LGBTQ news and entertainment
Good timing – I needed a light-hearted break. And who doesn’t like a little break with Chris Evans?
JustJared shares photos of Chris Evans and his excellent biceps on the set of his new film “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.”
A local NBC news station shot some raw footage of Chris on the set, including Chris dropping down to the ground to do some pushups to pump up those arms!
Looks like the news out of Brazil yesterday that the country’s high court had effectively legalized marriage equality may not be the last word on the subject.
From the New York Times:
Brazil’s courts generally hew to the decisions of the National Council of Justice, which was created in 2004 and has functioned largely as a disciplinary body for the judiciary. But Congress could be another matter, as tensions simmer between Brazil’s legislative and judicial branches over the high court’s conviction of legislators involved in a vast vote-buying scandal.
Moreover, legislators who oppose same-sex marriage have recently grown more vocal in Congress. Marco Feliciano, a conservative evangelical preacher who now leads the lower house’s commission for human rights and minorities, has drawn criticism for comments that gay-rights activists call homophobic, but he has resisted pressure to step down from the post.
Same-sex marriage is already legal in 13 Brazilian states and in the capital federal district.
Where The Bears Are – Season 2 Trailer from Where the Bears Are on Vimeo.
Yay! The first trailer for the second season of WHERE THE BEARS ARE!
NSFW.
According to a new poll by The Detroit News and WDIV-TV Channel 4, 56.8 percent of Michigan voters now support the freedom to marry — up 12.5 percent from last year — while just 36.7 percent oppose it.
The support is in stark contrast to 2004, when Michigan voters approved a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage.
At least 65 percent favor some form of civil unions, but those are also banned by the state’s anti-gay constitutional amendment regarding marriage. The new poll shows 54 percent would be prepared to vote to repeal that ban.
A November poll similarly found that 56 percent support equality.
(source)
Kinky Boots opened on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 4, 2013 to RAVE reviews, and now the Original Broadway Cast Recording is coming!
In case you’ve missed a beat – USA Today called the show “a sizzling, high-spirited new musical that’s bound to put cheer in your heart!” KINKY BOOTS has also been chosen as the critic’s pick by The New York Times, New York magazine and Time Out New York, as well as Entertainment Weekly’s “Must List.”
In Kinky Boots, Charlie Price (Tony® Award nominee Stark Sands) has suddenly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola (Billy Porter). A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he’s meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible… and discovers that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.
Inspired by a true story and based on the Miramax motion picture, Kinky Boots features a book by four-time Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage, Torch Song Trilogy, Newsies) and a musical score from Grammy® Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper. The production is directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, La Cage, Broadway Bares), with music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Stephen Oremus (Book of Mormon, Wicked).
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I was recently in NYC and had the chance to see what the much-deserved ballyhoo is all about. And all of it is true. Tony® Award nominees Stark Sands and Billy Porter lead a cast of thirty-two that left me breathless and exhilarated. It’s truly “must-see” theatre.
On a personal note, I’ve known Billy Porter (nominated for every award he can be this season) for 20 years, and it’s oh-so-very gratifying to watch his work be oh-so-celebrated at this point of his already fab career.
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In reaction the the Abercrombie &Fitch CEO stating his company only markets to the ‘cool kids”…
This photo of the I-35W bridge appeared last night on the City of Minneapolis Facebook page.
The following announcement was also posted:
Marriage equality begins August 1 in Minnesota.
I never knew this. I seriously have to try it now.
Hit mute because the “music” on the video will drive you insane.
Otherwise, cool idea 🙂
