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Queen's Iranian rhapsody

by J.A. Lopata

Queen is the first rock band to receive Iranian government approval for an official album release.  more ...

Bollywood's first AIDS film

by J.A. Lopata

India, with the world’s second largest HIV-positive population, just launched its first mainstream film dealing with AIDS ... plus ...

Is Robbie Williams gay?

by J.A. Lopata

Hunky and sensitive British pop music star Robbie Williams is considering a lawsuit against U.K.’s People tabloid, which announced that he is indeed gay. plus ...

Homophobic reggae beats on ...

by J.A. Lopata

Reggae dance hall favorite Beenie Man has continued to have concert dates cancelled around the world because of his homophobic lyrics. plus ...

Michelangelo's David turns 500

by J.A. Lopata

Not looking a day over 25, Michelangelo’s sculpture David turned 500 on Sept. 8, amidst the unveiling of the statue’s latest restoration and celebrations in his home town of Florence, Italy. more ...

No Boston closet for fashion's Marc Jacobs

by J.A. Lopata

Openly gay fashion designer Marc Jacobs, dubbed “The Guru of Grunge” by Women’s Wear Daily opened his latest boutique shop on Newbury Street in Boston on Friday, August 13. plus ...

Straight Chef says 'No' to Queer Eye

by J.A. Lopata

A prominent British celebrity Chef, who will soon be premiering his cooking show “Hell’s Kitchen” in American this fall, has turned down an offer for a makeover on “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.”  plus ...

Broadway without gay actors?

by J.A. Lopata

What if the Republicans arrived for a Broadway show and none of the gay actors turned up? ... plus ...

Will & Grace & Janet Jackson?

by J.A. Lopata

Wardrobe malfunction? "Will & Grace," cleared of FCC obscenity charges, invite Janet Jackson to be on the show ... plus ...