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Farewell Catherine O’Hara : you made the world such a richer and wonderfully funny place.
Queerguru wants to add to the avalanche of outpouring of love and condolences on the passing of the multi-award-winning actress, writer, and comedian Catherine O’Hara. This talented Canadian/American, who died this week, aged 71, after a short illness, had a remarkable, prolific body of work which started with the sketch comedy series Second City Television (1976–1984) for…
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KUDOS to Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras for introducing HOT TRANS MARDI GRAS
Queerguru has always been a big fan of the guys who run Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, but now we really LOVE them after we read their latest announcement. They are turning up the heat this February with HOT TRANS MARDI GRAS, placing trans and gender-diverse artists, performers, and communities at the centre of…
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‘Heated Rivaly’ star François Arnaud calls out NHL for their widespread homophobia in Mens Hockey
Queer Canadian actor François Arnaud, one of the stars of the hit TV series Heated Rivalry, won over our hearts even more yesterday. While appearing on the Kelly Clarkson Show on Tuesday, he said that he hopes the show forces the National Hockey League (NHL) to embrace more out queer athletes. “It’s crazy to think that there’s…
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The Nasty Queer Pigs of New York
Nasty Pig was founded in 1994 by husbands David Lauterstein and Frederick Kearney in New York City. Since then, the brand’s perspective has certainly been influenced by the city where it was originated. “New York doesn’t ask you to be anything other than who you are — it demands it,” Lauterstein explains. “This campaign is…
