Paris Jackson Thinks “Leaving Neverland” Might Ruin Her Chances at Stardom

By Trey Speegle on March 23, 2019 8:41 am

Paris Jackson has not seen the HBO documentary, Leaving Neverland, according to TMZ. But the aspiring actress is concerned that the film might have ruined her chances as a performer. The British tabloid, The Sun, reported that Jackson told friends she was anxious about how the … [Read more...]

Sylvester’s “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” Makes the 2019 Library of Congress Recording Registry (Along with Cyndi Lauper, Neil Diamond, and Schoolhouse Rock!)

By James St. James on March 22, 2019 12:51 pm

Every year, the Library of Congress' registry of historic recordings preserves 25 recordings in its National Recording Registry. This year's inductees span exactly a century, stretching from the earliest known recordings of Yiddish songs, "Yiddish Cylinders from the Standard … [Read more...]

Cardi B Files to Trademark Her Totally Original Catchphrase “Okurrrrr”…. While Laganja Estranja Tweets Her Frustration

By James St. James on March 22, 2019 10:43 am

According to documents obtained by The Blast, rapper Cardi B has filed to trademark her totally original, completely unprecedented, never-before-uttered-by-anyone-on-this-planet signature catchphrase … [Read more...]

#BornThisDay: Composer / Lyricist, Stephen Sondheim

By Stephen Rutledge on March 22, 2019 3:05 am

March 22, 1930– Stephen Sondheim: The outsider feeling, somebody who people want to both kiss and kill, occurred quite early in my life. Today we celebrate the birthday of Stephen Sondheim, my favorite theatre composer and lyricist, and a major figure of … [Read more...]

“Color Purple” Actress Oluwaseyi Omooba Fired for 2014 Facebook Post Saying ‘I Do Not Believe Homosexuality is Right’

By James St. James on March 21, 2019 3:13 pm

Earlier in the week, we reported that actress Oluwaseyi Omooba had been … [Read more...]

#QueerQuote: “Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most.” – Fran Landesman

By Stephen Rutledge on March 21, 2019 6:20 am

This song from 1955 is in my All-Time Top Ten Songs. I play it often at this time of year. I have two different versions that bookend my Spring Mix for which my friends are clamoring. Once I was a sentimental thing Threw my heart away each spring Now a spring … [Read more...]

Lizzo Just Dropped a New Single Featuring Missy Elliott and We’re Ready to F**k It Up to the ‘Tempo’

By Javay Frye on March 20, 2019 1:58 pm

(Via Lizzo's Instagram) Lizzo, the body positive, banger making diva, just released another single and it is now the only song that my thick thighed self will be dancing too! She had teased the … [Read more...]

Ariana Grande Is Encouraging People to Vote With Sweetener Tour and This Is the Activism We Are Here For

By Javay Frye on March 20, 2019 11:30 am

(Via Ariana Grande's Instagram) Ariana Grande's Sweetener Tour started Monday and she is using her public platform to encourage her fans to be active voters. Ariana teamed up with HeadCount to … [Read more...]

Party of the Year, LA: EVERYBODY Was There To Celebrate Bryan Rabin’s 50th Birthday (Were YOU?)

By James St. James on March 19, 2019 3:15 pm

Well. My DEARS. Longtime LA party promoter/producer/man-about-town Bryan Rabin held what was EASILY the party of the year at The Standard, Hollywood (the site of his weekly party "Giorgios"). Everybody who is anybody in the LA scene was there. Except for me. And I'm FURIOUS I … [Read more...]

Conchita Wurst No Longer Looks Like This. Watch Her New Video “Hit Me” and GASP!

By James St. James on March 19, 2019 11:54 am

I do love a shocking self-reinvention! 2014 Eurovision Song Contest winner/genderfuid icon Conchita Wurst has a stunning new look and a fabulous new music video to go with it. Yes, gone are the long, raven locks. Instead, she's currently sporting a short platinum 'do and a … [Read more...]