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According to Radiohead’s frontman Thom Yorke, the music industry is on the brink of collapse. Many established musicians have cut their ties to their label and are now free agents in a brave new world.
But for many openly gay musicians being Indie has long been their only career choice. Join us for a live music session with Aiden James as he plays songs from his new album On the Run, making it as a musician and of course, Lady Gaga.
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Levi Kreis brought some southern sensibility to this Sunday’s Tony Awards when he won for featured actor in a musical for his portrayal of rocker Jerry Lee Lewis in “Million Dollar Quartet.”
We interviewed Levi as he had just moved to Chicago to perform in the trial run of “Million Dollar Quartet” the musical that won him the Tony. Congratulations!
(Originally posted on Oct. 9, 2008.)
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Money is no object when it comes to stopping gay rights in Russia. Even though the Russian constitution guarantees the right to assembly, Moscow’s mayor has spent a lot of resources trying to stop the city’s annual Gay Pride Parade.
How did the Russian gays outwit the mayor? By setting up a smart mob! Listen to today’s show as activist Andy Thayer reveals the fascinating details on how they did it.
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Josh Kilmer-Purcell was once Aquadesia, a popular drag queen living in New York City known for her acrylic bra that held live goldfish. He wrote all about it in his book, “I Am Not Myself These Days“- one of the best drag queen memoirs ever.
Today, he and his partner live on a rustic farm in upstate New York, the focus of Josh’s new book and a reality TV show “The Fabulous Beakman Boys.”
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Apple’s new iPhone is out of the closet. It’s thinner in size and richer in graphics, but what really gotten people’s attention is the front facing camera which allows for video chatting- Sexting just got upgraded.
And Hollywood is getting is getting randy too as many celebrities enjoying media attention from their same sex kisses. Find out who has been locking lips.
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We are really excited to see Bruce Vilanch perform at Milwaukee Pridefest this weekend. Back in 2006 we had the opportunity to interview him about his life and career when he was coming to Chicago to host IML.
Please enjoy this classic podcast with the very funny Bruce Vilanch and please join us this weekend in Milwaukee on the Summerfest grounds.
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Chicago is about to be invaded by an army of very funny people for the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. To kick off the event, they’ve picked Cameron Esposito, who gonna get this party started, quickly.
Join us we talk about our adventures at IML (International Mister Leather Contest and Conference) and all the hot news including: Rue McClanahan’s death, the oil spill in the gulf, and strange ice cream flavors.
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We’re very excited to have in the home studio the award winning, dance diva- Kristine W.
With thirteen No. 1 Billboard Dance hits, Kristine is one of the top 5 dance artists in the country alongside with Madonna, Janet Jackson, Donna Summer, and Mariah Carey. After listening to her latest single “Be Alright” I’m convinced this song might be a chart topping hit for this fierce musician.
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Many celebrities are busy echoing the style of other famous people in order to be a celebrity other than themselves. Look at Lance Bass as Adam Lambert, Lady Gaga as Madonna and Kathy Griffin as Bettie Paige.
Meanwhile, here in Illinois, Republican State Representative Mark Kirk may be impersonating a straight man. Political blogger Phil Reese talks about the man chasing after Sen. Obamas former seat as a hypocrite who votes against gay rights while secretly being gay.
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Remember Paul Lynde’s snarky laugh, or Richard Hunt’s meeps as Beaker on the Muppet Show? The memorable affectations delivered by these wonderful gay men amused audiences for years.
Even now, actors, podcasters and video bloggers continue this great tradition, but as openly gay men. Today video blogger Jonnie Jenkins (known on YouTube as the Phat Gay Kid) joins us to talk about his endearing voice.