More than 1,500 New Yorkers gathered today in Manhattan to mourn the death of a 32 year-old gay man, who was shot down on Friday just blocks away from the historic Stonewall Inn in an apparent act of anti-gay bias.
GSN's The Newlywed Game Now Open to Same-Sex Couples
Friday, August 7, 2009 - 8:15pm by Jonathan Rosales, GLAAD's Entertainment Media Manager
The Game Show Network's revival of The Newlywed Game, hosted by Carnie Wilson, announced this week that they are now casting for same-sex couples for season two.
Carnie Wilson and "The Newlywed Game" want YOU!
The casting call, which was posted to Craigslist, reads:
NOW CASTING!!!
The Game Show Network is currently casting season 2 of “The Newlywed Game”
Producers are seeking fun, outgoing couples to participate in the next season of this classic television game show!
Gay Couples: Marriages must be legally recognized in 1 state
If this sounds like you or someone you know, please contact the Casting Team IMMEDIATELY at: TheNewlywedGame@embassyrow.com
PLEASE INCLUDE: Names/Ages, City/State, Phone Number (with area code), Email Address, Wedding Date, and PHOTO.
All participants must be 18 years of age or older and married 2 years or less.
Location: LOS ANGELES
GSN has long been a strong LGBT ally and was a broadcast partner of GLAAD's "Be an Ally & a Friend" PSA campaign. We commend them on this tremendous step towards equality and hope that many of you will apply!