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Molly Parton : the last Queen of Bohemia
There is an inexplicable link between gay men and flamboyant larger than life women. Especially in the UK where eccentricity is a character trait that is both encouraged and even worshiped. These women are the epitome of queer, although nearly all of them are heterosexual albeit often convoluted. Sometimes labeled bohemian they are iconic…
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Dame Barbara Windsor : a truly great British gay Icon RIP
Today most of the LGBTQ Community in the UK will be in mourning for the passing of one of the country’s beloved gay icons Dame Barbara Windsor, better known as ‘Babs’. This highly successful actress from London’s East End was the least pretentious star who flitted from serious drama to deliciously camp comedy. Her…
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Dame Shirley Bassey : I Owe It All to You
The 83 year old Grand Dame of Pop Shirley Bassey has just released her latest album which is a highly emotional thank you and may be farewell to all her fans. “I Owe It All To You,” is the first single and title track from her “grand finale” album and was written by Don…
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Dame DIana Rigg (forever Emma Peel) dies aged 82 RIP
The moment Diana Rigg first starred as Emma Peel in the Brit TV series The Avengers in 1995 she became an instant gay icon. She had taken over her role as Steed’s right hand woman from Honor Blackman , and she quickly made the part very much her own. I mean who wouldn’t like…
