O'Donnell plans gay parenting magazine

American comedienne Rosie O’Donnell is planning a new magazine aimed at gay and lesbian parents.

R Family Magazine, due out in 2005, is O’Donnell’s second attempt at launching a publication. The first, Rosie, died an acrimonious death in 2003 after clashes between her and publishers Gruner And Jahr.

O'Donnell's spokeswoman Cindi Berger says: "Rosie does hope to launch a magazine in the new year."

The former actress wants a platform to address gay family issues. O’Donnell recently wed her long-term partner Kelli Carpenter in San Francisco.