Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe people at Theater Mania have produced this new series of videos that each feature a couple of ‘not unattractive’ gay Broadway performers who tell the stories of their first dates. If you have a thing for ‘happy-ever-after’ stories then you will LOVE these. And even if you are a tad cynical about romance, you will still find it hard not … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterWay before there were any gay men in the UK (well, officially that is) in public at least it was only women that ogled after men’s near-naked bodies. Each year there was a competition to find Mr. Apollo from a bevy of masculine beauties dressed in skimpy Speedo swim trunks. The year was 1959 and the Judges were … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterMaupin had a problem with his parents. Elements of his family’s dynamics surface in much of his best work. Michael Tolliver, the charming character in the “Tales of the City” series, famously writes a coming out letter to his Mama after she joins the Anita Bryant campaign to “Save Our Children.” Maupin’s parents never responded … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe UK’s biggest annual bear event is celebrating its big birthday this coming weekend in the only way they know how. Manchester’s Bear Mafia have planned special Club Nights including BIG SCRUM XL, MAFIA UNDERGROUND, and THE HIDEAWAY CLUB! There is also a huge Pool Party, Superbearoke and the return of the Sackville Gardens Market full of all sorts … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIts been exactly 20 years since Israel won the annual Eurovision Competition and it did so in a style that no-one will ever forget. The song was DIva and was performed by the transgender singer Dana International. It was a real first for this 60 year old competition and whilst the win was celebrated around the world, … Continue reading
