Friends of Dorothy: why Judy Garland is the original gay icon
Judy Garland, the gay icon once called the ‘The Elvis of Homosexuals’, died on this day in 1969 (22 June). Gay mythology long connected her funeral with the Stonewall riots and therefore the birth of the Pride movement. Queer historians however, dismiss the connection. One explained the rioters “were not the type to moon over …
Watch: Drag Queen Jade Elektra change one word
Toronto drag queen Jade Elektra brought down the house at the 2019 Toronto AIDS Vigil with her live performance of a Nat King Cole classic. As reported by author and activist Mark S. King at LGBTQ Nation, Jade changed the title word ‘Unforgettable’ to ‘Undetectable.’ Her performance encapsulated the U=U message perfectly. Jade Elektra, when …
Jackel – bisexual rapper not for faint-hearted
Bisexual Rapper Jackel hails from New Zealand but lives in Sydney. She enjoys an immense following within the LGBTIQ community and alternative underground scenes. A loud and proud Bisexual, JACKEL pulls no punches with her music. Her lyrics encompass real-life issues from drugs and hustling to personal empowerment. “Pretty girls don’t pay for drugs,” she …
Watch: Freddie Mercury – Time Waits for No One
Universal Music Thursday unveiled a previously unreleased song by Queen front man Freddie Mercury. Originally recorded in 1986 at London’s Abbey Road Studios, the stripped back ‘Time Waits For No One’ never found release at the time. The bare-bones rendition of the ballad showcases Freddie Mercury’s powerful voice. His only accompaniment is musician Mike Moran …
Uni censors sign – Gaga’s Gay Glitter quote inappropriate
The president of the University of Central Arkansas demanded the removal of a Lady Gaga quote from a library signboard. The Torreyson Library used the Lady Gaga quote in celebration of Pride Month. Staff at the Arkansas university regularly update the signboard outside the library with news and other information. “Being gay is like glitter. …
‘Just a Mum’ by Shelley Argent with Leanne Edmistone
Of course, a book about Shelley Argent is going to address the Marriage Equality debate. However, Just a Mum co-authored with Leanne Edmistone documents not only the battle but also what brought Shelley to it. Shelley Argent always wanted a family. Growing up in a dysfunctional family, she dreamed of a loving family of her …
Former footballer pleads for donations
A GoFundMe page set up this week seeks $3,000,000 in donations for former football player, Israel Folau. The former sportsman wants the $3 million to fight Rugby Australia over the termination of his contract. Despite earning millions of dollars in his career, Folau says he needs help to fund his legal battle. Rugby Australia recently …
Homophobic & Sexist Language in sport: Monash research
World-first research by Monash University examines motivations for homophobic and sexist slurs in sport and potential solutions. Researchers presented their findings at the Tenth International Conference on Sport & Society at the Ryerson University in Toronto Canada tonight. Earlier today, Erik Denison, lead researcher of the Sports Inclusion Project gave us an insight into the …
One Nation Twitter sh-tfight. Oh, the shade!
A great Twitter sh-tfight erupted this week between a former One Nation member of the West Australian Legislative Council and a former colleague. Parliamentarian Charles Smith quit the party over his “frustration” with the leadership. Smith regularly posts about ‘identity politics’ on social media, citing concerns about issues such as youthful drag queens, drag queen …
Star Observer not yet sold – outcome expected soon
Late last night QN Magazine published a story announcing the sale of Sydney’s Star Observer LGBTIQ newspaper. The story was premature. QN Magazine took the story from a news site from an established Sydney publisher. The press release stated that, after the purchase of the Star Observer, the publication would move into his offices and …