Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee Ken Mehlman reportedly says he is gay; police in Moscow detain activists at a U2 concert…

Activists Detained at U2 Concert: Police in Moscow said they briefly detained five Greenpeace and Amnesty International activists who were gathering signatures at U2’s first-ever concert in Russia. Police spokeswoman Zhanna Ozhimina told the Associated Press that the activists were detained because they didn’t have the necessary authorization. After a few hours, they were released. The activists were handing out leaflets asking people at the concert to sign petitions calling for authorities to bring to justice the people responsible for the murders of journalist Anna Politkovskaya and rights activist Natalya Estemirova.

Former RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman Comes Out: Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee Ken Mehlman has reportedly announced to his friends and family that he is gay. In an interview with The Atlantic, the 2004 campaign manager for George W. Bush says he struggled with his identity as a gay man before coming to terms with his sexual identity. “It’s taken me 43 years to get comfortable with this part of my life. Everybody has their own path to travel, their own journey, and for me, over the past few months, I’ve told my family, friends, former colleagues, and current colleagues, and they’ve been wonderful and supportive. The process has been something that’s made me a happier and better person. It’s something I wish I had done years ago,” Mehlman said. Mehlman began coming out a year ago and went public to beat out any possible leaks and to become an advocate for gay marriage.

Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee Ken Mehlman reportedly says he is gay; police in Moscow detain activists at a U2 concert…

Activists Detained at U2 Concert: Police in Moscow said they briefly detained five Greenpeace and Amnesty International activists who were gathering signatures at U2’s first-ever concert in Russia. Police spokeswoman Zhanna Ozhimina told the Associated Press that the activists were detained because they didn’t have the necessary authorization. After a few hours, they were released. The activists were handing out leaflets asking people at the concert to sign petitions calling for authorities to bring to justice the people responsible for the murders of journalist Anna Politkovskaya and rights activist Natalya Estemirova.

Former RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman Comes Out: Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee Ken Mehlman has reportedly announced to his friends and family that he is gay. In an interview with The Atlantic, the 2004 campaign manager for George W. Bush says he struggled with his identity as a gay man before coming to terms with his sexual identity. “It’s taken me 43 years to get comfortable with this part of my life. Everybody has their own path to travel, their own journey, and for me, over the past few months, I’ve told my family, friends, former colleagues, and current colleagues, and they’ve been wonderful and supportive. The process has been something that’s made me a happier and better person. It’s something I wish I had done years ago,” Mehlman said. Mehlman began coming out a year ago and went public to beat out any possible leaks and to become an advocate for gay marriage.

Ken Jeong, who famously played the naked crime lord in The Hangover, was a scene-stealer again Sunday at the MTV Movie Awards, honoring his wife's battle against breast cancer with a moving tribute and tears onstage and backstage.

"Todd [Phillips] and Bradley Cooper ... helped me through a really difficult time when my wife was going through breast-cancer treatment," an emotional Jeong, 40, said in accepting the award for Best WTF Moment. "The reason why I did this is that she taught me that life is short, and don't be afraid to take chances."

Jeong's wife Tran, who has been cancer free for two years, beamed from her seat inside the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles.
Tears welled up again backstage as Jeong talked more about his wife, with whom he has twin daughters Alexa and Zooey. "She is the brave one and just my best friend, my inspiration," he said. "I'm just really grateful. ... I was just celebrating her. This whole night is about celebrating her."

He then joked about the real reason he was misty-eyed. "I was really tearing up because they took the popcorn award away from me – that's why," he said with a laugh.

Jeong – who is a licensed doctor and also appears on NBC's Community – called his win "the best feeling in the world" and again credited his director and costar. "In all seriousness, Todd and Bradley really got me through a really tough time," he said. "I don't think anyone really knows what great guys Todd and Bradley were."

Ken Jeong, who famously played the naked crime lord in The Hangover, was a scene-stealer again Sunday at the MTV Movie Awards, honoring his wife's battle against breast cancer with a moving tribute and tears onstage and backstage.

"Todd [Phillips] and Bradley Cooper ... helped me through a really difficult time when my wife was going through breast-cancer treatment," an emotional Jeong, 40, said in accepting the award for Best WTF Moment. "The reason why I did this is that she taught me that life is short, and don't be afraid to take chances."

Jeong's wife Tran, who has been cancer free for two years, beamed from her seat inside the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles.
Tears welled up again backstage as Jeong talked more about his wife, with whom he has twin daughters Alexa and Zooey. "She is the brave one and just my best friend, my inspiration," he said. "I'm just really grateful. ... I was just celebrating her. This whole night is about celebrating her."

He then joked about the real reason he was misty-eyed. "I was really tearing up because they took the popcorn award away from me – that's why," he said with a laugh.

Jeong – who is a licensed doctor and also appears on NBC's Community – called his win "the best feeling in the world" and again credited his director and costar. "In all seriousness, Todd and Bradley really got me through a really tough time," he said. "I don't think anyone really knows what great guys Todd and Bradley were."

The New York Times is reporting that comedian Ken Ober, best known as the host of MTV’s “Remote Control,” died this weekend of unknown causes, although he had been complaining of flu-like symptoms. He was 52.

Ober began hosting “Remote Control” in 1987, marking MTV’s first foray into original, non-music-video programming.

He had more recently been a producer on Comedy Central’s “Mind of Mencia” and CBS sitcom “The New Adventures of Old Christine.”

The New York Times is reporting that comedian Ken Ober, best known as the host of MTV’s “Remote Control,” died this weekend of unknown causes, although he had been complaining of flu-like symptoms. He was 52.

Ober began hosting “Remote Control” in 1987, marking MTV’s first foray into original, non-music-video programming.

He had more recently been a producer on Comedy Central’s “Mind of Mencia” and CBS sitcom “The New Adventures of Old Christine.”