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People.com: James Franco Sets Record Straight - He's Not Gayupdated: Fri Sep 10 2010 16:28:00

"That's what people think, but it's not true," says the actor, who's also no stoner

Myth of the 'gay lifestyle' justifies biasupdated: Tue Apr 06 2010 14:58:00

On most mornings, my better half wakes up around 5:30, throws on some sweats and heads to the gym before work.

Schwarzenegger signs bill honoring gay-rights activistupdated: Mon Oct 12 2009 16:52:00

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill commemorating Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician elected to public office in the state, a spokesman for the governor said Monday.

Bill designating 'Harvey Milk Day' draws fireupdated: Wed Sep 09 2009 01:57:00

Amid conservative opposition, a bill that would designate a day of "significance" in California for slain gay politician Harvey Milk is heading to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's desk.

Medal of honor awardedupdated: Wed Aug 12 2009 22:03:00

Sixteen people ranging from politicians to athletes receive the medal of honor from President Obama.

Obama presents 16 with Presidential Medal of Freedomupdated: Wed Aug 12 2009 22:03:00

A pioneer, a preacher, an activist and an athlete were among 16 people who President Obama honored Wednesday with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.

People.com: James Franco Pulls Out of UCLA Commencementupdated: Fri Jun 05 2009 12:48:00

The guest speaker sends his regrets - he's got a movie to do

People.com: Sean Penn Seeks Statewide Harvey Milk Dayupdated: Wed Mar 04 2009 00:36:00

The Oscar-winner pushes for an official day to honor the slain gay rights activist

'Slumdog' makes history, sweeps Oscarsupdated: Mon Feb 23 2009 15:27:00

Years from now it may be a trivia question on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."

People.com: Slumdog Millionaire Sweeps Oscar Awardsupdated: Mon Feb 23 2009 15:07:00

Kate Winslet, Sean Penn take top honors; Heath Ledger, Penélope Cruz also win

'Slumdog Millionaire' wins best pictureupdated: Sun Feb 22 2009 23:56:00

"Slumdog Millionaire," the little film about a poverty-raised teaboy who goes on a game show as a way to find his lost love, won best picture Sunday night, earning a total of eight Oscars at the 81st annual Academy Awards.

People.com: Mickey Rourke Wins, Gives Rambling Speech at Spirit Awardsupdated: Sun Feb 22 2009 22:19:00

The Wrestler star and Penelope Cruz both take home acting trophies

Who's going to win at the Oscars?updated: Sun Feb 22 2009 11:31:00

Greg Cannom. Remember that name.

'Benjamin Button' hooks 13 Oscar nominationsupdated: Wed Feb 18 2009 08:15:00

"Benjamin Button" received more life, but Batman ended up in the dark.

And the nominees are...updated: Tue Feb 17 2009 11:12:00

CNN's Kareen Wynter takes a look at today's Academy Award nominations.

Commentary: Oscar picks are mostly OKupdated: Tue Feb 17 2009 11:12:00

The first round of voting is over, and the nominations are in. But in this election, there will be no debating between the nominees, and campaigning will be restricted to photo spreads, red-carpet interviews and the Hollywood cocktail party circuit.

People.com: James Franco Finds Harvard a Real Dragupdated: Sat Feb 14 2009 22:10:00

The Milk actor is named the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year

People.com: INSIDE STORY: Forces Behind Milk Reflect on 'Devastating Year' for Gay Rightsupdated: Tue Feb 10 2009 09:35:00

Thirty years after Harvey Milk's murder, the gay rights movement still misses his powerful voice

Penn pleased honors bring visibility to 'Milk'updated: Tue Jan 27 2009 12:05:00

Sean Penn says the best person to play Harvey Milk would have been the pioneering gay politician himself.

Sean Penn wins for 'Milk'updated: Tue Jan 27 2009 12:05:00

Sean Penn wins best leading male actor in a movie. "This is a story about equal rights for all human beings," Penn said.

People.com: Meryl Streep, Sean Penn Win Lead SAG Awardsupdated: Mon Jan 26 2009 13:12:00

Plus: Kate Winslet continues her award show victory lap and 30 Rock cleans up

People.com: Who'll Get Oscar Gold? A Bluffer's Guide to the Nomineesupdated: Thu Jan 22 2009 16:34:00

PEOPLE's film critic predicts a big night for Slumdog, Mickey Rourke and Meryl Streep

Review: 'Milk' is a terrific filmupdated: Thu Jan 22 2009 09:26:00

Sean Penn and Gus Van Sant have a proposition for us: a biopic dedicated to the memory of San Francisco activist and City Supervisor Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, who was murdered by a fellow supervisor in 1978.

People.com: Milk Leads New York Critics Awardsupdated: Wed Dec 10 2008 15:27:00

The film's Sean Penn and Josh Brolin also receive acting nods from the group

People.com: Diego Luna's Son Is 'One Thing that Matters'updated: Mon Nov 10 2008 12:42:00

The Milk star reflects on his first 11 weeks of fatherhood

Gay-friendly school plannedupdated: Mon Oct 13 2008 11:29:00

The "pride campus" would promote tolerance and have 600 slots open to all high school students. Prime News reports.

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