Archive for January 2016

Voguing in Detroit May Save Your Life, Suggests A New Documentary

Voguing in Detroit May Save Your Life, Suggests A New Documentary
It could be assumed that voguing is taking over the world. A new documentary dives into this subculture that’s offering solace for queer people in one of America’s most dangerous cities, Detroit. In Vogue, Detroit—a documentary short produced in conjunction with Dazed Digital—filmmaker Mollie Mills explores the positive ways in which the unique dance tradition founded in... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
January 22, 2016 at 1:20 pm • 

Sam Smith Responds to the Twitter Backlash Regarding His Tweets About Racism

Sam Smith Responds to the Twitter Backlash Regarding His Tweets About Racism
Sam Smith is using Instagram to clarify tweets he made earlier this week about racism. Smith was ridiculed by a lot of people  after tweeting that he was shocked racism still exists in 2016. The singer used Twitter to detail an incident he witnessed involving his friend being verbally assaulted with racial epithets in London.... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
January 22, 2016 at 12:43 pm • 

Actress Stacey Dash says get rid of Black History Month

Actress Stacey Dash says get rid of Black History Month
Stacey Dash, in the immortal words of Clueless, you are totally buggin. Fox News commentator Stacey Dash dismissed the outrage over the lack of African-American Oscar nominees as “ludicrous.” Dash, an African-American actress and contributor to the network, also said on Wednesday’s “Fox & Friends” that to obtain integration there should be no Black History Month, award shows... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
January 20, 2016 at 8:11 pm • 
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Bradley Cooper, Jake Gyllenhaal and Seth Rogen Audition for Clueless: Video

Bradley Cooper, Jake Gyllenhaal and Seth Rogen Audition for Clueless: Video
In my Clueless opinion, no one could ever tackle the role of Cher Horowitz in 1995’s Clueless better than Alicia Silverstone. Well, W Magazine was totally buggin’ when they rounded up four of Hollywoods top actors Jake Gyllenhaal, Bradley Cooper, Seth Rogen and Paul Dano—to audition for the iconic role of Cher Horowitz in Clueless. I think “As If”... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
January 20, 2016 at 7:09 pm • 

'Empire's Jussie Smollett Set For Chairman's Honor At NAACP Image Awards

'Empire's Jussie Smollett Set For Chairman's Honor At NAACP Image Awards
He’s cute, talented, gay and will be an NAACP Image Award winner very soon. Jussie Smollett, who plays singer-songwriter Jamal Lyon on Fox’s hit drama Empire, is set as one of eight recipients of the NAACP Chairman’s Award. The honor, which will be presented at the 47th annual NAACP Image Awards next month, is given in recognition of special achievement and distinguished... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
January 20, 2016 at 5:41 pm • 

The Prancing Elite Project Returns Tonight: Thank you, Oxygen!

The Prancing Elite Project Returns Tonight: Thank you, Oxygen!
Oh, how I adore them so much. Tonight will mark the return of Oxygen’s The Prancing Elite Project. The show follows a group of five gay and non-gender-conforming African-American dancers from Mobile, Alabama, who practice “J-setting,” a mix of cheerleading and hip-hop dancing traditionally performed by women during college football games. Known as the Prancing Elites,... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
January 19, 2016 at 3:58 pm • 
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Meet Martin Luther King Jr.'s White Driver

Meet Martin Luther King Jr.'s White Driver
Here’s a story you probably didn’t know about on this MLK day.  NPR’s StoryCorp uncovered the story of a white male who came to Atlanta and ended up being the King’s driver. In the mid-1960s, Tom Houck left high school to join the civil rights movement and decided to volunteer for King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference.... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
January 15, 2016 at 5:22 pm • 

HIV infections continue to rise among gay Hispanic men

HIV infections continue to rise among gay Hispanic men
New HIV cases have been falling in the United States in most racial and ethnic groups, except among gay Hispanic men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC officials reported that HIV diagnoses have been declining in many groups, including gay and bisexual white men, heterosexuals and people who inject drugs. Here... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
January 14, 2016 at 3:11 pm • 

Dear Prince Harry...

Dear Prince Harry...
Your Majesty  – It has come to my attention that His Majesty is considering a run on my team if things do not work out with your girlfriend Cressida Bonas. According to PinkNews, you accepted a phone number happily from another male at Rum Kitchen in Notting Hill that was interested in dating you. It... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
January 13, 2016 at 4:00 pm • 
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