Rachel Maddow: Gay People Have a Responsibility to Come Out

Rachel MaddowRachel Maddow was quoted in an interview saying that gay people have a responsibility to come out.

Political reporter Maddow, who is openly gay, was being interviewed by The Guardian when she was asked if she felt any frustration towards an equally well-known news presenter who is widely assumed to be gay but has never come out?

Maddow carefully words her response, "I'm sure other people in the business have considered reasons why they're doing what they're doing, but I do think that if you're gay you have a responsibility to come out."


RadarOnline.com is reporting that it was immediately speculated that Maddow was referring to CNN anchor Anderson Cooper.

However, 38-year-old Maddow took to her blog to say that it was not Cooper she was referring to.

Maddow writes, "I wasn't asked about Anderson Cooper, I didn't say anything about him, he literally was never discussed during the interview at all -- even implicitly. I don't tend to be shy when I criticize -- you wouldn't have to read between the lines if that's what I was trying to do."

She continues, "I did not in my interview with The Guardian say anything about or to Mr. Cooper, nor would I. Although criticism of Mr. Cooper was intimated by The Guardian and picked up everywhere -- I did not make that criticism in the interview, nor did I imply it, nor is it what I believe."

Maddow also wrote about her long held beliefs of people coming out and concludes by saying, "I also believe that coming out makes for a happier life, but that's not a matter of ethics, that's just corny advice."

Maddow is in a long term relationship with her partner, artist Susan Mikula.

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Cheryl Cole's Poofy New Haircare Campaign

She?s been the face of L?Oreal since 2009, and now there is a brand new ad campaign featuring Cheryl Cole.

In the shots, the ?X Factor? beauty poses with a huge bouffant hairdo promoting L?Oreal?s Elnett hairspray which is celebrating its 50th birthday.

Described by Elnett as the 'rock it' look, Cole shows off her hairdo which stands out against a gold background and turns ever so slightly, revealing the tattoo on her neck.

You will see Cheryl in two other styles - the 'glam it' and 'work it' ? for the campaign.

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Kristin Cavallari & Jay Cutler: 5 Things to Know About Their Romance

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Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler are "very in love" and "so happy," a source tells PEOPLE, which stands to reason: Cutler popped the question over the weekend.

So what do we not know about the romance of the reality starlet and her NFL star fiancé?

1. They fell in love fast
They only began dating last fall, and their relationship has been primarily long-distance, but by January, Cavallari, 24, admitted Cutler already had her heart. "I'm in love and it's been great," she told PEOPLE. "Things are really good."

2. Cavallari has other ties to Chicago besides Cutler
"Chicago is great for me," Cavallari has told PEOPLE. "My mom and that whole side of the family is there ? It's been nice to hang out with my mom." In fact, since the engagement, a source tells PEOPLE, Cavallari has been spending a lot of time out there.

3. Cutler has health problems, but they don't hurt his career
Noting he "had no energy," Cutler, who lost 35 lbs. in 2008, told the Associated Press that he'd been diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes. "It's a little overwhelming to get that news and realize you're going to have to completely change your life," he said, adding that the diagnosis is not expected to affect his play.

4. They share a love of charity
Cavallari has worked with One Kid One World, helping children in impoverished and war-torn areas. She recently traveled to Kenya and El Salvador.

Cutler does volunteer work for young people with developmental disabilities through Vanderbilt's Best Buddies program ? and in 2007, he started the Jay Cutler Foundation, which partnered with Mile High United Way?s Youth Success Initiative to help at-risk youth overcome obstacles and graduate from high school.

5. They've both felt betrayed
Cutler, 27, was verbally attacked by some of his Chicago Bears teammates after the 2010 NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers for sitting part of it out due to a knee injury and appearing disinterested on the sidelines. Cutler later said the criticism "bothered" him.

Meanwhile, Cavallari's Hills pals Stephanie Pratt and Lo Bosworth staged a highly publicized drug intervention last year, telling her they were "worried." A shocked and upset Cavallari vehemently denied claims that she ever had substance abuse issues.

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Britney Spears Not Engaged Despite Wearing Huge Ring on Ring Finger


Britney Spears just likes jewelry, okay? Geez.

The singer's rep says that despite her wearing a huge rock on that finger, there is no truth to engagement rumors surrounding Britney and Jason Trawick.

"Completely not true," Spears' rep tells E! News of any of the latest round of rumors sparked by the pop superstar's piece of apparently random jewelry.

"It's not an engagement ring, not a story."

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Sorry, but most people don't wear random jewelry that big or on that finger. So when Spears did (hanging with Nicki Minaj Friday), it caught attention.

It's Britney Spears. Not that there's anything wrong with it, but people are gonna notice, and wonder. Besides, it's about time she got hitched, right?

She and Jason have been together an awfully long time, and seem so happy together. We're not trying to rush her or anything. We're just saying.

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"Poetry Man" Singer Phoebe Snow Dead at 60

Let's pause to celebrate the moments of Phoebe Snow's life.

The singer-songwriter, best known for her 1975 hit "Poetry Man," passed away this morning from complications related to a brain hemorrhage she suffered last year. She was 60.

Snow also lent her distinctive voice to several commercials, including the famous "Celebrate the Moments of Your Life" ads for General Foods International Coffees. She also sang the theme song for the Cosby Show spinoff A Different World.

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Soon after being nominated for a Best New Artist Grammy in 1975, though, Snow decided to make caring for daughter Valerie, who was born with severe brain damage, her primary focus.

"Occasionally I put an album out, but I didn't like to tour," Snow told the San Francisco Chronicle in 2008. "But you know what? It didn't really matter because I got to stay home more with Valerie [who died in 2007 at age 31], and that time was precious."

In addition to her solo work, Snow also collaborated and toured with such artists as Jackson Browne, Paul Simon and Steely Dan's Donald Fagen.

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Lindsay Lohan Tapes 'Tonight Show' Appearance, Receives Standing Ovation

Lindsay Lohan stopped by 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' Monday to tape her first appearance since being sentenced to jail and received a surprisingly warm welcome from the crowd.

According to RadarOnline.com, the studio audience was apparently thrilled that Lohan stopped by to chat, rising to their feet to cheer when she entered. Those hoping to catch Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth will have to wait -- her appearance was bumped due to Lohan's last-minute sit-down.

Lohan reportedly told Leno that her recent 120-day jail sentence for probation violation was "shocking" and that the sentence "left her numb."

Besides sharing her feelings on her legal woes, Lohan confirmed the news that she will join the cast of 'Gotti: The Generations.'

The actress is currently out on $75,000 bail while she appeals the sentence, which also includes a hefty amount of community service. Lohan is due back in court June 3 for her jewelry theft trial, with a pretrial date set for May 11.

Leno's interview with Lohan airs tonight on NBC.

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