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We’ve Got Her, Babe
| Cher talks new Christmas album, anti-LGBTQ+ ‘insanity’ and why she never took credit for co-writing ‘Believe’  By Chris Azzopardi After being introduced to Cher on the phone as her
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When Sufjan Stevens Finally Came Out, He Broke Our Hearts
Where did all that speculation get us? By Sarah Bricker Hunt For two decades, curious queer fans of the enigmatic indie singer-songwriter (and Detroit-born and Michigan-raised) Sufjan Stevens have pored
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Leading Queer Kids to a Better Life
Wilson Cruz on his continued dedication to LGBTQ+ youth through his new role at GLSEN  By Chris Azzopardi Wilson Cruz doesn’t love thinking too much about his childhood in Michigan,
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Look what you made her do
How this ‘Bible Belt baby’ became the first drag queen to top the iTunes Christian music charts By Chris Azzopardi In this year’s Republican war against drag, the plot twist
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Just How Gay Is ‘Barbie’? It Depends on Who You Ask
| Apparently, It’s At Least Queer Enough to Piss Off Conservatives By Chris Azzopardi Let’s face it: “Barbie†was going to be gay. Maybe not gay enough, according to some
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A Crowning Moment
| Matthew López, Tony winner for ‘The Inheritance,’ Breaks new records with feature directorial debut ‘Red, White & Royal Blue By Chris Azzopardi Pro-queer viewers have spoken, and they’re royally
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Taylor Swift Makes Strong Case for Gay Icon Status During Eras Tour
| Full of queer energy, the show had one fan screaming ‘Happy Pride Month to me!’ By Chris Azzopardi On my way to Ford Field in downtown Detroit for the
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The Story of Jordy
| Pop artist on new album ‘Boy’ and making his career work for him By Chris Azzopardi Emerging pop artist Jordy challenged himself on his recent tour and failed. The
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Dancing Through the Heartbreak
| Jake Shears channeled joy on his second solo album, even if he wasn’t always feeling it By Chris Azzopardi Listening to his new album, you wouldn’t know Jake Shears
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Pride Gift Guide 2023: We’re Here and We’re Queer – With Loads of Fun Gear
Somewhere over the rainbow, there’s Pride swag galore By Mikey Rox Pride isn’t just a parade in June anymore. It’s a whole vibe in these 2020s – a full-blown aesthetic