There are lots of reasons to celebrate writer, activist and host Janet Mock. She’s an inspiring speaker, a brilliant writer and an eloquent advocate … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: Janet Mock’s ‘Realness’ Revolution
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Gay Iconography: Willkommen Alan Cumming
Star of stage and screen Alan Cumming has been one of the most outspoken and visible out actors in the LGBT community. From his breakout role as the … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: Willkommen Alan Cumming
Gay Iconography: Janet, Ms. Jackson If You’re Nasty
When it comes to the things that make an icon, Janet Jackson seems to tick every box. Janet is a genre-spanning triple-threat whose decades-long … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: Janet, Ms. Jackson If You’re Nasty
Gay Iconography: Carol Burnett Is A Sketch Comedy Queen
She’s won Golden Globes, Emmy Awards, a Peabody, and more, but if there is one piece of hardware associated with the great Carol Burnett, it’s a … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: Carol Burnett Is A Sketch Comedy Queen
Gay Iconography: What You Said In 2014
When I started writing Gay Iconography in late 2013, I hoped to explore why some celebrities and artists held mass appeal — not to be confused with … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: What You Said In 2014
Gay Iconography: Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday Adventure
If there’s a case to be made for nurture versus nature, I’d have to cop to Pee-Wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special playing at least a small role in my … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday Adventure
Gay Iconography: The Hollywood legend of James Dean
Having released just three major films before he was tragically killed in a car accident in 1955, James Dean was able to leave an indelible mark on … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: The Hollywood legend of James Dean
Gay Iconography: Feel The Funk For Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan, a worldwide singing superstar who has sold an estimated 70 million records across the globe, may be the Queen of Funk, but she’s also a … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: Feel The Funk For Chaka Khan
Gay Iconography: Lots to Love About Lucy
When it comes to comedy, there is one icon, one legend whose star will always burn brighter than the rest: Lucille Ball. As perhaps the most beloved … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: Lots to Love About Lucy
Gay Iconography: ‘Constant’ Praise For k.d. lang
Before Melissa Etheridge, before Ellen, before Rosie, there was k.d. lang. The Canadian singer-songwriter with one of the most moving voices on the … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: ‘Constant’ Praise For k.d. lang