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Michael Bublé Gets Into the Heavy Stuff
| Croonertalks plans for LGBTQ youth outreach, teaching his kids to be themselves andhis ‘sexist’Christmascover By Chris Azzopardi “You’re my first. Be gentle with me. Can we start with, like,
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Dear Island Diva: All eyes are ‘Misty’ for you
By Forest Riggs In Galveston you’d have to be an ostrich with your head in the sand if you are not aware of the original Island Diva, Misty Valdez. Well
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7 Not-To-Be-Missed LGBTQ Artists
| Looking tosupport the sounds of our community? To start, add these acts to your gaylist By Chris Azzopardi MNEK You’ve heard English singer, songwriter and producer MNEK behind the
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Recapturing the Magic: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ croons its way to Houston
By Colby Etherton A few nights ago, I had the pleasure of viewing the AD Players’ production of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at the Jeanette & LM George
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Learn this name: Kiersey Clemons
By Romeo San Vicente Young, queer, up-and-comer Kiersey Clemons had a recurring role on Transparent. She also co-starred in the films Dope, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising and Hearts Beat Loud.
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2018: The Year That Was (Part 1)
By Johnny Trlica This time of year it’s customary to reflect on the past 12 months. While 2018 was not the best of times, it was probably not the worst
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5 Ways to Help a Friend Financially Without Giving Them Money
By Mikey Rox When a friend or family member comes knocking for cash, pause before opening your wallet – because rarely does this situation go off without a hitch. That’s
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A grown-up letter to Santa
By Nancy Ford Dear Santa, How the heck are you? Long time no write, right? I know, I know. It seems the only time I come to you is when
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Eunice: Where Your Seafood Dreams Come True
By Jim Ayres When I think of “Eunice,†one character comes to mind: Carol Burnett’s Eunice Higgins who, along with dim-witted husband Ed (Harvey Korman) and cantankerous Mama (Vicki Lawrence),
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You can help Texas go pro-cannabis
By Rena McCain Happy Weedsday to all of you! As the year nears its close, I am sitting here reflecting on all of the progress this state has made in