1967, Wikimedia Commons November 27, 1942 – James Maurice Hendrix: "Music Is Getting Too Heavy." Hendrix could have stayed in the US Army, where he probably would have been sent to Vietnam. Instead, he pretended he was gay. That was all it took to be discharged … [Read more...]
#WomenWeLove: Tina Turner
36 years ago, in the wake of divorce, debt and dismal record sales, Turner came up with a sensational comeback. At 45 years old, an age when most pop singer's careers are fading, Turner's album Private Dancer, delivered her from commercial purgatory to become the singer's … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Composer, Virgil Thomson
Via Wikimedia Commons November 25, 1896– Virgil Thomson was born in the heart of the USA. He was an influential and important 20th century music critic and a composer. Thomson was one of a group of young gay musicians including Leonard Bernstein, Paul Bowles, Aaron Copland, … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Candy Darling
Darling by David Bailey, 1973 November 24, 1944– Candy Darling: 'I am a star because I have always felt so alienated and I project this feeling to others.' She was a film star, a socialite, a model, a celebrity, Manhattan Bohemian royalty and inspiration to … [Read more...]
#WomenWeLove: Ann Marie and Marlo Thomas
Marlow Thomas can't understand men who are surprised by women with opinions, an issue she dealt with when her television series That Girl debuted in 1966. Thomas: "I think they're Neanderthals. I mean, where the hell have they been? We've been speaking up since 1961! I don't … [Read more...]
#QueerQuote: “It’s Never Morals, It’s Manners.” – Clifton Webb
In Laura, via YouTube screen-grab I love that fun euphemism for a homosexual used in the early 20th century: "Confirmed Bachelor". Clifton Webb (1889-1966) is the very definition of the term. It shocks me, the films I missed when I was younger, even as I studied Film … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Actor, Madeleine Sherwood
November 13, 1922 - Madeleine Sherwood: "All my life, since I was a tiny girl, my idea has been to be in New York and on the stage." Madeleine Sherwood was an astonishingly good character actor who is closely associated with the works of Tennessee Williams, especially her … [Read more...]
The Grinch Live Musical Is Coming to NBC
Deadline announced today that NBC will air a two-hour production of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical! on December 9. Staged at the Troubadour Theatre in … [Read more...]
Bianca Del Rio is Scrooge in Voss Events Spectacular “Drive ‘N Drag Saves Christmas” Show
Voss Events is back with a brand-new experience for drag fans this holiday season: Drive ‘N Drag Saves Christmas, starring Bianca Del Rio as Scrooge … [Read more...]
#WomenWeLove: “Bazazz”, Kay Thompson
November 9, 1909 - Kay Thompson She was one of the most uniquely fascinating women in showbiz. When they both passed away on July 2, 1998, Roy Rogers got most of the attention. None of her obituaries got it right and the failing New York Times didn't even try. She was … [Read more...]
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