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Desperate' for Wisteria Lane queers, 'Grey's' gay to marry teen

Billy Masters

"I truly believed he would never get married. He never seemed interested." – The mother of Al Reynolds (the soon-to-be former Mr. Star Jones) explains why she was so surprised that her son was getting married. After all, gay marriages aren't legal…yet!

Billy's back in LA after spending a lovely time at the Filth2Go Beach House in Fort Lauderdale. You may have seen me with Dan Renzi eating and drinking our way through the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival (truth be told, I did more eating, while Dan did the drinking). Special thanks to Kevin Hopper from "Express Gay News" and "411 Magazine" for inviting me.

Although I skipped Lance Bass' SoBe birthday party, I did manage to slip into town and spend a night at the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. Boy, have gay flicks gotten better in the past few years. I want to single out the short by my bon ami Dennis Hensley (who, apparently, has a hidden career as a gender illusionist on the side). His flick "Reunion" looked like a million bucks, and gave a tantalizing glimpse of what I predict will be great things to come.

The feature "Tru Loved" was also quite enjoyable. Again, it looked as good as anything out there, and the script and actors were more than acceptable – some better than others, to be sure, but no one was terrible. And, how great it was to see Nichelle Nichols on the big screen – and playing the mother to Jasmine Guy, no less. The after party was thrown by SoBe socialite, Edison Farrow, where I got to spend time with Nichelle, and congratulate writer/director Stewart Wade and Najarra Townsend, who pretty much carried the flick.

In these politically charged days, it seems everyone has an opinion. But how interesting that one of those voices is coming from the 16-year-old openly gay son of a famous singing mom and a very conservative dad. James Duke Mason is the son of Belinda Carlisle and Morgan Mason – who was an aid to President Reagan and the son of actor James Mason. Duke is an unabashed political junkie He's a staunch Hillary supporter (so, incidentally, is Belinda) and a well-informed, articulate boy who is trying to inspire his peers. Being a product of our times, he's getting his message out with video blogs on http://www.YouTube.com (account name JamesDukeMason) and writing for http://www.ThinkYouth.org. It's sad that some Obama supporters have stooped to anti-gay slurs against this young man, who has responded with a strength of character and dignity that belie his years.

Another youngster looking toward the future is TR Knight, who will be attending a commitment ceremony in West Hollywood kicking off Gay Pride Month. Popular WeHo watering hole, The Abbey, is the site of this annual symbolic ceremony at 7:30 June 4, and TR will attend with his boyfriend, Marc Cornelsen – who, being 19, is really not even old enough to get in, but apparently that's neither here nor there. Reportedly, TR and Marc plan to marry and are even talking about children – although I believe one must no longer be considered a child before they can adopt one.

By the way, to register for this ceremony, go to http://www.MatthewShepard.org/GetMarried

You may recall at this same ceremony in 2004, I married porn superstar, Kurt Young. It may not have been a binding ceremony, but the conjugal visits are a good perk. That and the free champagne (and cake)!

Congratulations to actor Van Hansis, who was just nominated for a Daytime Emmy for his work as gay teen "Luke Snyder" on "As The World Turns." And, double congrats since he is allegedly dating former "A Chorus Line" hottie, Tyler Hanes…who was the subject of a blind item a few months back.

While I'm sending out congrats, both Marissa Jaret Winokur and Sam Harris have signed deals to shoot talk show pilots for next season (Sam for Lifetime, and Marissa for syndication). This is not the first time their paths have crossed. Both appeared in that notable production of "Hair" here in LA alongside Steven Weber – and his impressive appendage.

Rumor has it that Rosie O'Donnell is revisiting the idea of developing a variety show. You may recall that when she left her wildly successful daytime talk show, she considered a weekly variety show that would film in Miami Beach – ala Jackie Gleason's old show (and possibly on the same stage). This old idea has gotten some play recently, with Rosie admitting she'd love to helm something similar to the old "Carol Burnett Show."

Our next item brings together two of my favorite things – hot guys and donuts! There's no doubt that Cameron Matthison is one of the most spectacularly gorgeous men alive. Face, body, hair, height, you name it, he's got it. You know what we have in common? Obviously nothing on the surface, but we both harbor a secret love of donuts – mine perhaps less secret than his! Cam was heading home after a tough day on "All My Children" when he happened upon a street vendor closing up for the day. What did that mean? Two free donuts for Cam. And photos of this Adonis eating donuts on http://www.BillyMasters.com.

You know what would be even better – if I could find photos of a hot guy on the beach eating donuts in a Speedo! I can dream, can't I? And, in that dream, I'd cast Robert Buckley, who plays the often shirtless photographer on "Lipstick Jungle" – a show which may not be returning in the fall. But have no fear. He shows quite a bit in "Flirting with 40," a flick he's filming for Lifetime. Many of the scenes take place on the beach, and the photos slipped to us are quite steamy, indeed. Check 'em out on our Web site.

Our very own Tuc Watkins returns to "One Life To Live," which leaves his role on "Desperate Housewives" up in the air. While many people have complained that neither of Wisteria Lane's gay characters have had much to do, I look at them as a slightly more feminine "Mrs. McCluskey" – who usually joins them on the back burner (although she did win an Emmy).

That leads directly into this week's "Ask Billy" question. Darren from Hartford: "Is Jesse Metcalfe doing anything? Or is his career over?"

Jesse is trying to change his luck, after burning numerous bridges. Now he wants us to consider him a bad ass. This transformation began when he started getting some tattoos. Then he stopped shaving his body (camouflage). Then he stopped shaving his face, going for a scruffy look. He or his people (if indeed he still has people) released the photos making it clear that the industry should start considering Jesse for different roles. I don't know how different he is, but he sure looks hot. Not in the way of someone who would knock over a mall. But one who might show up at the mall for a make-over… and eyebrow waxing. At least he's lost some of that baby fat. We'll run the pics on http://www.BillyMasters.com.

When I'm more interested in soapy guys eating donuts than dropping trou, it's time to end yet another column. One more week until I take Chicago by storm with my new show "Going Out On A Limb" at Bailiwick Repertory on May 21, 23 and 25. In addition to juicy gossip, http://www.BillyMasters.com also has tickets for the show – and information about my other appearances in the Windy City. If you have a question, feel free to write me at [email protected] and I promise to get back to you before TR dates someone old enough to drink! Until next time, remember, one man's filth is another man's bible.

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