Donna Summer
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Christian John Wikaneâs 'A Night at the Disco' Explores Disco Musicâs Role in LGBTQ+ History
In the summer of 1979, 16-year-old French Canadian singer France Joli stepped onto a stage on Fire Island as a last-minute replacement for Donna Summer. She had [...]Read more about Christian John Wikaneâs 'A Night at the Disco' Explores Disco Musicâs Role in LGBTQ+ History
Frankie Grande on Embracing Queer Joy, His Sexy New Music and Sister Arianaâs Role in His Pop Debut
When Frankie Grande bounces into our Zoom meeting, he radiates enough energy to power a small city. The self-proclaimed âgayest person on earthâ is about to [...]Read more about Frankie Grande on Embracing Queer Joy, His Sexy New Music and Sister Arianaâs Role in His Pop Debut
Queer Things to Do: Attend Royal Oak Pride, Become a Queer Scout, Learn about Canadian Queer History
As you sashay toward the final third of 2023, don't miss the season's final Pride events. Both Ann Arbor and Royal Oak will roll out the rainbow rug [...]Read more about Queer Things to Do: Attend Royal Oak Pride, Become a Queer Scout, Learn about Canadian Queer History
A Brotherhood of Voices: PRISM Men's Choir on Community, Advocacy and Disco Fever
As the Covid pandemic shuttered businesses and put community activities on hold, PRISM Gay Men and Allies Chorus of Metro Detroit, like so many other choirs [...]Read more about A Brotherhood of Voices: PRISM Men's Choir on Community, Advocacy and Disco Fever
Driving Mother Knickers: Recalling My Special Friendship with Charles Alexander
Every night the call would come. âAny gossip?â he would ask. Sadly, there wasnât usually much worth mentioning since weâd spoken just the day before and neither [...]Read more about Driving Mother Knickers: Recalling My Special Friendship with Charles Alexander
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5 Queer Things You Can Do Right Now-ish: Drag Brunch, the Donna Summer Musical, Pistons' Pride Night
The weather outside may still be winter-ish, and spring is still several weeks away, but that shouldnât stop you from living your best life. Take on the town [...]Read more about 5 Queer Things You Can Do Right Now-ish: Drag Brunch, the Donna Summer Musical, Pistons' Pride Night
Screen Queen
Can't Stop the Music "Three Men and a Baby" actor Steve Guttenberg is on roller skates, and that's just the beginning of "Can't Stop the Music," the [...]Read more about Screen Queen
Edie Franklin's 40-Year Career Recognized as 'Living Legend' at Motown Honors April 14
Edie Franklin, a mainstay in Detroit's drag scene for years, is set to be officially recognized for her contributions with the Living Legend award at the [...]Read more about Edie Franklin's 40-Year Career Recognized as 'Living Legend' at Motown Honors April 14
Shining Star: Local Performer Inspires Orlando Community to Keep On Dancing After Pulse
Photo: Amanda Voisard Dance can heal, we know that. It can be a cathartic soul-soother, as it's been, ironically, in Orlando after the recent June 12 Pulse [...]Read more about Shining Star: Local Performer Inspires Orlando Community to Keep On Dancing After Pulse
Out of Character: Alex Newell Q&A on Being Asked If He's Trans Post 'Glee,' Stealing Church Solos & Red Lobster
Photo: Brian Ziff Maybe Alex Newell's star-making moment â the "Dreamgirls" showstopper "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," which the 23-year-old gloriously [...]Read more about Out of Character: Alex Newell Q&A on Being Asked If He's Trans Post 'Glee,' Stealing Church Solos & Red Lobster
Aging: For Albert Cunningham, The Glass Is Half Full
Aging Series Albert Cunningham III lived a comfortable life growing up. "I was born in Chicago in 1952 to schoolteacher parents and grew up in the cookie [...]Read more about Aging: For Albert Cunningham, The Glass Is Half Full
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The Big Daddy Of Dance: Giorgio Moroder Dishes On Producing Cher & Janet, Talks Gay-Bait Bathhouse Oblivion
It's been 35 years since Giorgio Moroder and Cher hooked up for a late-night session to produce "Bad Love," the diva's disco rave-up from the soundtrack of [...]Read more about The Big Daddy Of Dance: Giorgio Moroder Dishes On Producing Cher & Janet, Talks Gay-Bait Bathhouse Oblivion
Out of Town: Cleveland & Gay Games 9
By Andrew Collins One of the most historic and beloved public food markets in the country West Side Market is in the heart of Cleveland's LGBT-popular Ohio [...]Read more about Out of Town: Cleveland & Gay Games 9
Me. I Am Mariah...': Carey's Best Album Since 1997
With the glorious powerhouse "Vanishing," off her star-making 1990 debut, Mariah Carey couldn't have known she'd be foreshadowing another release some 25 [...]Read more about Me. I Am Mariah...': Carey's Best Album Since 1997
Hear Me Out: Celine Dion, Katy Perry
Celine Dion, 'Loved Me Back to Life' To have the glass-shattering lung power that Celine Dion has built an empire of love songs on in the last 20-some years [...]Read more about Hear Me Out: Celine Dion, Katy Perry
Divas Of Song And Spirit
By Carolyn Hayes Plowshares Theatre Company begins 2013 by making good on its mission of "Celebrating the Black Woman" for the 2013 season. Arranged by [...]Read more about Divas Of Song And Spirit
Sister Act
Never ones to take themselves too seriously â their new video, "Baby Come Home," has them camping it up in nun gear â Jake Shears and Ana Matronic of Scissor [...]Read more about Sister Act
Kristine W sets you straight
What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay there. For instance, Kristine W â the chart-topping dance-music powerhouse adored by the gays â is heading to [...]Read more about Kristine W sets you straight
Deep Inside Hollywood
By Romeo San Vicente Justin Timberlake's got the beat If you're old enough to remember disco's heyday, then you know Casablanca Records. It was "the" dance [...]Read more about Deep Inside Hollywood
Dancing Queen
Of all the dance queens claiming the fame, Robyn's our best queer-kept secret. But the Swedish stunner wasn't always this exclusive â in the '90s, the world [...]Read more about Dancing Queen
Electra-fied divas to shock The Magic Stick again
By Taras Berezowsky DETROIT â When surfing the tubes of cyberspace, it doesn't take long to find a music video-style parody of Christina Aguilera's hit [...]Read more about Electra-fied divas to shock The Magic Stick again
Michigan goes Hollywood
Like something out of Hollywood, Sigourney Weaver scoots out of the prop tent to join a parade procession every time an ear-piercing horn roars. Except this [...]Read more about Michigan goes Hollywood
Q Puzzle-Endless Summer
August 6, 2007 Across 1 Rainbow shape 5 "Leave that alone!" to Anne Stockwell 9 "Amadeus" star 14 A fireman goes down on it 15 Early lesbian newspaper [...]Read more about Q Puzzle-Endless Summer
Saxophonist Dave Koz to add cinematic flavor to Southfield's JazzFest
By Laura Laing Dave Koz has built his career on following his gut and taking chances â characteristics more akin to the punk movement than smooth jazz. When he [...]Read more about Saxophonist Dave Koz to add cinematic flavor to Southfield's JazzFest
Greater Lansing Gay Men's Chorus to perform June 2-3
EAST LANSING â On June 2 and 3, the Greater Lansing Gay Men's Chorus will perform "Diva By Diva." The concert, originally developed and performed by the New [...]Read more about Greater Lansing Gay Men's Chorus to perform June 2-3
Get your disco on with Donna Summer July 31
By BTL Staff STERLING HEIGHTS â Save the "Last Dance" for Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco, as she brings her tour to the Jerome-Duncan Ford Theatre on Sunday, [...]Read more about Get your disco on with Donna Summer July 31
GOTCHA at Menjos
Photos by Danielle There were many superbowl parties but only Menjos had Serena Escevelle host The Diva party. CDs, posters, and many special items were given [...]Read more about GOTCHA at Menjos
