FOF #1587 – Donna Summer’s Last Dance

Donna Summer, the queen of disco whose career spanned five decades and earned her multiple number one hits and awards, died after a long battle with cancer, she was 63.

Donna Summer is now being worshipped as a goddess in Japan.

Today we reflect on the life and music of Donna Summer, whose work was the soundtrack to the lives of many gay men.

What do the lyrics mean in “MacArthur Park,” considered one of one of the strangest songs ever in pop music?

Why did Donna seem to have a fascination with sex workers?

Amazing true stories behind her sexy, decadent music. Was she really having sex during the recording of “Love to Love you Baby?”

Plus–

John Waters gets a lift from the indie band Here We Go Magic while hitchhiking on the highway in Ohio.

What’s up with RuPaul and Chris Crocker not wanting to pay for their Feast of Fun subscriptions?

A new study reveals not a single person has left the army because of the repeal of DADT, the lift on the ban on openly gay and lesbian military personnel.

A Japanese developer creates a robotic butt that expresses emotions, but can robotic butts truly feel love?

Canon’s all robotic workforce. Update your calendars on the robopocalypse.

The new Green Arrow, Stephen Amell, is a real stud.

Featured Music:
Madleen Kane – Cherchez Pas – Horse Meat Disco, Vol. 2: iTunes

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