Morning Brew – Thurs. Aug. 9: Jessica Clark on getting naked for “True Blood,” Beth Ditto is “too lesbian and too cheeky” for the U.S.

Good morning! I’m super excited about the U.S. v. Japan soccer match today. Anyone else?

While we’re on the topic of the summer games, here’s where our out ladies stand: Seimone Augustus and her hoopster squad take on Australia in the semifinals today. Brazil and France both lost their handball matches, which means we won’t see any more of the lesbians on their squads. But the Netherlands super gay field hockey team reached the finals after beating New Zealand yesterday. They’ll take on Argentina tomorrow.

Marsha Thomason has launched a blog called Walk in my Ladyboots. She dishes on fashion, beauty and hopefully some White Collar scoop.

Jane and Maura are the only female couple in TVGuide’s list of Couples You Are Shipping This Summer.

Beth Ditto says that she and her Gossip bandmates don’t get recognized as much in the U.S. as abroad.

We don’t have any success in the USA. On the one hand that sucks, on the other hand it doesn’t. Whenever I’m home I have my peace and can relax.Why aren’t we famous in the US? Too fat, too lesbian or too gay? Too cheeky? I don’t know.

All the more reasons you should be famous here! Well I geeked out on meeting her and whenever I spot Hannah around town.

Despite the rumors,