Defense Sec. Chuck Hagel Includes Image Of Gay Proposal In Holiday Message

In a holiday message posted earlier this month, outgoing Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and his wife included an image of a gay sailor proposing to his boyfriend.

(Via Towleroad)

New Android Ad Features Gay Proposal

(Tipped by JMG reader Phil)

Engage!

Via Reddit: "I proposed to my boyfriend yesterday on the bridge of the Enterprise, he said yes and I couldn't be happier." (Tipped by JMG reader Ray)

Martina Navratilova Gets Engaged

#TennisChannel's @Martina Navratilova proposing in the TC @usopen suite! Congrats!! #shesaidyes #happilyeverafter pic.twitter.com/bDfdCVfDAD
— TennisChannelPR (@TennisChannelPR) September 6, 2014

Via People Magazine:

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, 57, got engaged to girlfriend Julia Lemigova, 42, in a moment that was telecast on the Jumbotron during the day's play at New York's Arthur Ashe stadium. Navratilova popped the question during a break while she was providing color commentary for the men's matches. The tennis legend was being interviewed by Ken Solomon in the Tennis Channel suite when she turned to Lemigova and said she would be asking the questions this time. Navratilova got down on one knee and offered her girlfriend a diamond-studded ring.

Gay Proposal Of The Day

Stick around for a cameo from a major movie star.

(Via Towleroad)

Two Million Views

Buzzfeed reports today that the above military proposal photo has garnered over two million views since being posted on Facebook. Hit the link for a great interview with the couple.

UTAH: Plaintiffs In Federal Marriage Equality Case Get Engaged

Father Tiger - Right Now

From the band's publicist:

Andrew, a super-fan of Los Angeles-based indie revival pop group Father Tiger, traveled from Orlando to L.A. with his boyfriend, Chad, for a vacation where he also planned to propose. Before they made the trip, Andrew wrote to the band telling them of his plans. Band members Greg Delson and John Russell agreed to meet the couple at a park after Andrew proposed (and Chad accepted!) to celebrate with a private, acoustic performance of their original song "Right Now."

Hit the Father Tiger tag for previous JMG posts about them.

Betty Who Meets The Home Depot Guys

Via press release from VH1:

Yesterday on VH1’s “Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan,” The Home Depot proposal couple, Dustin & Spencer stopped by to tell the story behind their viral video that’s already received over 10 million views on YouTube! Betty Who, whose song “Somebody Loves You” was the music used in the flash mob proposal, was also in studio to perform the catchy tune for her first ever TV performance. The Australian singer then got a fun surprise when she met Dustin and Spencer for the first time on camera. After the video went viral Betty Who was signed to RCA Records, so it was a special moment.

UPDATE: The clip is auto-playing for a few readers, so I've removed it. View it here.

Ellen Meets Home Depot Proposal Guys

Their clip now has 9.4 million views.

Home Depot Gay Proposal Flash Mob

Clip description:

Dustin arrived at the Home Depot in Salt Lake City thinking he was there to help his roommate pick out some lighting for a party. When he was taken to the lumber aisle, what he found waiting for him was a mob of friends and family as his marriage proposal unfolded to the song, "Somebody Loves You" by Betty Who. Spencer and Dustin would like to thank all of our amazing family and friends for their continued love and support!

Points for choosing gay-friendly Home Depot, of course.

RELATED: I should note that this was sent to me by Betty Who's publicist. However, the track was first published to YouTube back in January, so the proposal likely isn't a veiled commercial.