Former Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson has spoken out in support of gay rights, slamming American politicians for refusing to allow same-sex marriages in the country.

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Mexican singer/actress Thalia (1971)

These actors and artists don't have much in common besides looks. But who gets the shit-end of the stick? Check out our photo slideshow of celebrities that look alike and which one has an advantage over the other.

Monday, Sept 8 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (Fox, 8 p.m.) - Happy 16th Birthday, John Connor! Your terminator friend just blew up, there's some really bad guys after you

Happy Birthday to "Akeelah and the Bee" actress Keke Palmer (1993), "Home Alone" star Macaulay Culkin (1980), Mexican singer/actress Thalia (1971), "Gilmore Girls" actress Melissa McCarthy (1969),

Sarah Connor (Lena Headey) tries to stop the impending apocalypse and change her son's fate on the second season of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles premiering Monday, Sept. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Check out new season 2 cast pictures here.

Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson has reportedly landed a role in the TV series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

Many people may place her on a high pedestal along side other jaw dropping female artists with her hit singles, "Ur So Gay" and "I Kissed A Girl", but the outspoken Katy Perry took a path many wouldn't have been able to survive.

Some Days: I met someone from Fox in a grocery store who came up and asked if maybe I could write something for TV. It was nice because I love being commissioned.

"I'm 41, I'm a woman not a kid. I have no interest in making silly pop music." Garbage star Shirley Manson refuses to bow to record label pressure to make a commercial solo album. The untitled debut has been put on hold as the singer and her record label row over how best to sell the project to music fans.