Sideshow: Roland Martin suspended

CNN has suspended Roland Martin for tweeting "offensive" remarks demeaning gays on Sunday. Shocking: The cable news network finally decided to do something after taking a demure three-day time-out.

"Roland Martin's tweets were regrettable and offensive," CNN says in a statement. "Language that demeans is inconsistent with the values and culture of our organization, and is not tolerated. We have been giving careful consideration to this matter, and Roland will not be appearing on our air for the time being."

Martin mocked David Beckham for posing in his undies for an H&M video ad and skewered a random male passerby for wearing pink. So, will Roland be paid? Will he have to go without his supper? How long will the suspension last? No answers. A rep for gay advocacy org GLAAD, which called Martin out minutes after his tweets, says, "CNN today took a strong stand against anti-LGBT violence and language that demeans any community."Ellen: Thanks, J.C. Penney, for having my back

Gab-show host Ellen DeGeneres on Wednesday thanked J.C. Penney for refusing to fire her as an advertising mouthpiece despite pressure from conservative groups who said Ellen's lesbian-ness conflicts with their values.

"I am proud and happy to say that J.C. Penney stuck by their decision to make me their spokesperson," Ellen said.

"For those of you who are just tuning in for the first time, it's true. I'm gay. I hope you were sitting down," Ellen joked.

An American Family Association-backed group, One Million Moms, threatened to call for a national boycott of the chain store if Ellen weren't fired. They accused the chain of callously trying to increase its consumer base by "jumping on the pro-gay bandwagon."

Ellen didn't like that comment. "Being gay or pro-gay isn't a bandwagon," she said. "You don't get a free ride anywhere."

Dusting off them Beach Boys

The Beach Boys, those honey-voiced heroes who made California what it is today, plan to kink out their wrinkles, dust off their hats, and reunite for a live performance at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. It'll be their first gig as a band in 20 years. Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks will join previously announced musical guests Maroon 5 and indie rock band Foster the People.

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