The first gay movie to be made and shown in Malaysia has proved an unexpected box office success in the conservative Muslim country. Directed by Khir Rahman, Dalam Botol (In a Bottle) is about a post-op transsexual who comes to realize that she may have been better off as a man. It has already earned…
The Old Globe Theatre is to stage Tracy Letts’ award-winning play, August: Osage County. Directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold, the dark comedy runs in the Old Globe Theatre, May 7-June 12. One of the most acclaimed plays of the last decade, August: Osage County won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Play and…
Are you the next John Galliano? Let me clarify, do you want his career, not actually be him? Is Project Runway the center of your universe? Do you have serious aspirations of becoming a fashion designer? If so, Art Meets Fashion, a citywide event that kicks off April 16 is offering local designers the opportunity…
North Park is the place to be (once again) for a couple of interesting art events on Saturday, April 23. UPDATE: The launch of the 2837 University at Agitprop in North Park has been moved by the organizers from April 23 to May 14. Head to Agitprop, behind Glenn’s Market at 2837 University Ave. and…
Pop sensation Christina Aguilera sported lingerie and a winning smile as she inaugurated The Abbey’s Gay Walk of Fame on Wednesday evening. The star was selected for The Abbey’s high honor for notable contributions to gay culture, such as the empowering anthem “Beautiful,” which has earned accolades from the gay community over the years since…
Nicole Crowther, a regular extra on the set of “Glee,” has been fired after tweeting a message to her followers that betrayed the outcome of a pivotal “Prom” episode of the hit series. After posting the message, “K is PQ and Ka is PK (sic)” and inciting speculation that Kurt (played by Chris Colfer) will…
Lil B is not afraid to push the limits of convention for the sake of publicity; but his latest controversy-inducing move is likely to top the charts. The MC has confirmed rumors that his upcoming album will be titled I’m Gay – and while the release date and final track list are as yet unknown,…
Dave Schlessinger, Chicago native and executive producer of a new, gay-oriented reality show, descended upon Chicago’s Boystown neighborhood this weekend in search of “big personalities” to star in the series. Schlessinger owns the company ChiTown Entertainment and has produced a number of high-profile local concert events in the past. He arrived in his hometown on…
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, a strong ally to the LGBT community and recent recipient of the Trevor Project’s Hero Award, told MTV News that he admires Lady Gaga’s very vocal activism on behalf of LGBT rights – as well as her unique, signature style. “She’s very outspoken…and it’s just about being who you were…
Darren Criss, the young actor who plays openly gay student Blaine Anderson on the hit series “Glee,” is now poised for solo stardom with the upcoming release of his own album, set for later this year. Criss, who originally auditioned for the role of Finn, landed the part of Kurt’s gay love interest when show…
