Welcome, Lance

So young Lance Bass of the unfortunately popular boy band *Nsync (gotta get that asterisk right) has come out of the closet. And he wants everyone to know that his relationship is a stable one.

Of course gay celebrities in unstable relationships, or without relationships, would be a less sincere representation of their lives. Take, for instance, Ellen Degeneres. When she decided to have that coming out episode of hers, she went on a press tour to promote it. One of the shows that featured her was 20/20. And Barbara Walters, ever the concerned journalist, asked Diane Sawyer after the interview ended about the future of the show.

With her face mushed together, highlighting her lines of ignorance, she wondered what Ellen could possibly have been thinking.

"What is she going to do now? I mean, they can't have her date on the show."

Oh, no?

I'm happy that Lance is happy. I'm happy he's out. All kidding aside, his move is a statement for not hiding. For actually being happy. He's paved the way for other celebrities to come out. We're waiting.

But there's another thing. He might just be allowed to live the way he wants without having to convince fans and everyone else that he has no shame. And the blogosphere and various media outlets I imagine will grow tired of talking about it. I have.