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james Franco says 'Maybe I'm just gay': The actor gave a tongue-in-cheek answer (as part of a longer, smarter quote) to Entertainment Weekly in response to the endless rumors that frequently playing gay roles must mean he's a homosexual. Worth a read. Also: hey journalists, ask him about his movies already! [Entertainment Weekly]

John Edwards engaged? The former senator denies the National Enquirer's report that he'll wed mistress Rielle Hunter in the wake of estranged wife Elizabeth Edwards' death, but then again, he also denied the Enquirer's earlier reports that Hunter was his mistress -- not to mention their baby. [Politico]

Girl Scout cookies coming: In lighter news -- unless you made a weight-related New Year's resolution -- Girl Scout cookies go on sale this week, though the L.A. area's season starts in another 15 days per the official site. [Girl Scout Cookies]

Best indie rock taco: St. Vincent's Annie Clark, a guitar wizard and apparent foodie, says "The Taco Truck on Hyperion" has the best taco anywhere, but given that there's no L.A. food truck titled "The Taco Truck," we're not sure which one she ran into. Help! [Eater]

'Mad Men' getting fifth season: Now we're back into the "best news ever" department. AMC has renewed the beloved drama, with the likewise obsessed-over "Breaking Bad" set to return as well.

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Ahna o Reilly

Ahna O Reilly has been linked romantically to James Franco for over five years now. Yet, people question if James Franco is gay.

Could she just be his cover?

Why are people even questioning James Franco about this anyway? Oh, because he’s played gay characters.

“Milk,” “Howl,” and the upcoming “The Broken Tower” are all movies where James Franco has played a gay character. Guess that’s enough to get people questioning him.

About her long-time boyfriend wanting to be gay, Ahna says “If he does, it’s news to me!”

Franco is keeping his sense of humor about it and has teased, “You know what, maybe I’m just gay.”

Maybe he just hasn’t given people enough to gossip about because he’s in a long-term relationship. It’s just the characters he’s playing. After all, we don’t see a celeb play a superhero or psycho and think that maybe they secretly are those, so let’s cut James Franco and Ahna O’ Reilly some slack.

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