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Ben Whishaw Discusses Sexual Politics And ‘The Pride’
Ben Whishaw and Hugh Dancy Share a Kiss in The Pride
The Pride, now playing at the Lucille Lortel theater in New York, stars Hugh Dancy and Ben Whishaw as lovers in two different time periods. Ben Whishaw, who recently drew attention for appearing out of the closet in an Out Magazine profile and closeted in New York Magazine, has apparently not grown wary of reporters. Today, an article in The Times explored the themes of his current play as well as his beliefs about sexual identity and art.
The Times writes: “With the people I like as artists there is an intrigue, and you want to know what they are really like,” he said in deflecting the inquiry about his own sexual identity. “But I think it’s essential for there to be some distance and privacy. It’s hard for it to remain an imaginative engagement if you know you’re watching a guy onstage who’s sleeping with — whoever. I find that puts up a wall.”
Don’t worry, Ben. You have nothing to fear about people ending their “imaginary engagements” with you. Mine’s still going strong and two people have already bought things off our registry at The Container Store. The Pride plays at the Lucille Lortel theater through March 20th.
Ben Whishaw, An Enigma In Suspenders
Whoop, There She Is: Miss’d America Brings the Drag Glamour to Atlantic City!
Miss Michelle Dupree snagged the crown this past weekend at the Miss’d America Pageant in Atlantic City. Attagirl! Photo by Joey A. Wright.
There is a whole lot of drag going on these days, honey. RuPaul’s Drag Race premiered this week, and we even heard that Tuesday’s groundhog was wearing a dress when he saw his shadow, so it doesn’t look like it’s going to end any time soon.
Not to be outdone by that “other” drag competition, the Miss’d America Pageant arose from the ashes on Sunday, after a five-year dormancy, full of feathers, falsies and fierceness in Atlantic City’s historic Boardwalk Hall.
Oh, the drama! Miss Michell Dupree (center) gets crowned! Photo by Joey A. Wright.
Miss Michelle Dupree snagged the coveted crown after being judged against six other queens in swimwear, evening wear and talent competitions that would have given the fiercest Drag Race dolls a run for their money. By day, Miss Dupree is known as Scott Cooper, a registered nurse and a single adoptive father. Looks, talent, a career – and a 15-month-old kid? I guess you really can have it all. And what a wonderful ambassador for drag, to boot!
See an interview with the Miss Dupree from Philly’s local news. Glam!
Green Day On Broadway!? You’d be an American Idiot not to go.
Who would have ever thought that badass boy band Green Day (not THAT kind of boyband) would helm a show on Broadway?! Ok, so they’re not actually in the show, but their new show, American Idiot, will consist entirely of music from their albums “American Idiot” and their Grammy-nominated new release “21st Century Breakdown”. Hot.
The Cast of American Idiot
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding this show – is this another jukebox musical? What is the plot going to be like? Will overly trained Broadway singers ruin the authentic rock feel? Personally, I used to listen to Green Day while getting dressed in my hypermasculine ice hockey locker room in high school, so to see it theatricalized on a Broadway stage is kind of a sweet irony. I actually can’t wait to hear a GIRL sing “She” (Ok, I don’t think that is actually happening, but I love the genderbending idea of it).
Lady Gaga’s Glammed Up Monsters Flock to Radio City
Lady Gagahas already rocked out two shows at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall this past Tuesday and Thursday night; and she’ll be back on stage there this Saturday and Sunday (with all the ticket sales from Sunday’s show going to relief efforts in Haiti).
In case you wondered if her fans were enthusiastic, check out the video above. The children are all about the Haus of Gaga. Classic! (Via AfterElton) I think the bloody toddler is my favorite.
And is it me, but does the big guy next to her in the video (her security guy?) look just like strapping actor Gerard Butler. Nice!
Our Lady J’s Boob-Aid Concert & Auction: Help a Gal Out!
NYC’s delightful and beautiful Our Lady J is one of the most talented musicians and performers you could ever meet. She’s a gifted pianist, a brilliant chanteuse, a jaw-droppingly good songwriter and a sharp wit. She’s also a trans woman who’s in need of a real rack.
Yes, folks Our Lady J is hosting a benefit concert for a cause very close to her heart. She needs boobs and the money to pay for them! So, the gal is mounting BOOB-AID or All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Tits, in which a truckload of amazing performers will join her onstage to raise $$$ to pay for her new breasts. Genius!
You can watch a cute video of Our Lady J talking up the event via Out.com.
The concert will happen next Wednesday, December 16 in NYC at The Wild Project (195 East 3rd Street, between Aves A & B) with two shows at 7pm & 9pm. Joining J onstage will be (get a load of this) Jake Shears, Taylor Mac, Natalie Joy Johnson, Murray Hill, Lady Rizo, The World Famous *BOB*, Novice Theory, Bianca Leigh, Glenn Marla and more, with a set of ten palindromic phrases (B-O-O-B) and variations composed especially for this evening by renowned composer Nico Muhly! In other words, expect lots of songs about knockers!
Photo by Tim Hailand.
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