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GLEE: “I Know Where I’ve Been” Performed By Coach Beiste, Unique & 200 Transgender Singers

Dot-Marie Jones as “Coach Beiste” on GLEE

Last month it was revealed on the TV series GLEE (now in it’s final season) that the character of “Coach Beiste,” played by 3-time Emmy Award nominee Dot-Marie Jones, would transition as a man upon the revelation that he was transgender.

Last Friday saw the return of “Coach” where he encountered mixed reactions to transitioning. In the end, transgender character “Unique” welcomed “Beiste” back with a powerful rendition of the song “I Know Where I’ve Been” from the hit musical Hairspray – accompanied by a 200 member chorus of transgender singers.

Check out the very powerful performance below:

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Watch: “Coach Beiste” On GLEE Comes Out As Transgender

In this scene from GLEE’s 3rd episode of the season, three-time Emmy Award nominee Dot Marie Jones (“Coach Beiste”) comes out as transgender to Sam (Chord Overstreet) and principal Sue Sylvester (out actor Jane Lynch).

I applaud the show approaching a very important subject. Some fans of the show, however, point out that this story arc conflicts with who the character has professed to being in the past (“deep down I am still just a girl”).

I think the challenges transgender folk face are real, and very important, so I look forward to seeing how this is handled during the Fox series’ last season.

I think with Dot Marie Jones handling the acting duties, the arc is in great hands.

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News Roundup – January 17, 2015

Dot Marie Jones as “Coach Beiste”

A few news stories you might have missed:

• GLEE’s Dot Marie Jones (“Coach Beiste”) revealed this week that her character will transition from woman to man in a transgender story arc in the series’ final season.

• Climate change deniers should take note: 2014 was the hottest year in recorded history.

• Fox has announced “Grease: Live” – a live TV adaptation of the hit musical – will star Julianne Hough (“Dancing with the Stars”) as “Sandy,” and Vanessa Hudgens (“High School Musical”) as “Rizzo.”

• A pastor in Denver has attempted to ensnare a pro-LGBT baker with charges of discrimination because she wouldn’t bake a cake in the shape of a Bible with the words “God hates fags.”

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Olivia Newton-John opens “Summer Nights” at the Flamingo Las Vegas in top form

Olivia and husband John Easterling arrive at the carpet
That’s my husband Michael in charge

Olivia Newton-John opened her new residency at the Flamingo Las Vegas last night to standing ovations throughout multi-genre song set.

Olivia was in fantastic form both vocally and visually.  Moving across the stage with amazing ease, she sailed through over 20 songs in a 90 minute set.   Highlights were a “take no prisoners” vocal at the end of “Sam” that brought the house down, and an emotional ‘you-could-hear-a-pin-drop’ rendition of “Send In The Clowns” that reminded the audience that the singer is also an actress.  This is an artist at the peak of her powers in terms of interpretation and vocal ability. 

Celebrities in attendance were RuPaul, Dot Marie Jones of GLEE, Joey Lawrence of ABC Family’s “Melissa & Joey,” and rare audience member Marie Osmond who usually holds court on stage with her famous brother with their own long running show at the Flamingo.

You can see some of the red carpet action below:

And here are a few pics from the “Pink Carpet” and the opening night party held at the Flamingo poolside.

Olivia looking fabulous

Dot Marie Jones of “Glee” (R) with her wife Bridget (L)

Olivia with the one and only RuPaul.  Ru grooved to the music throughout the concert.

Marie Osmond says hello on the Pink Carpet after Olivia’s opening performance

Olivia with Joey Lawrence of ABC Family’s “Melissa & Joey”

Olivia, her husband “Amazon” John Easterling and Pat & John Farrar
John Farrar wrote and produced many of Olivia’s biggest hits

With Dot Marie Jones of GLEE.  So warm, genuine and wonderful.  My new friend 🙂

(L-R) Me, John Farrar, Pat Farrar, Olivia, husband John, Mark Hartley, Michael Caprio
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Las Vegas: ROCK OF AGES star Mark Shunock launches monthly charity event “Mondays Dark”

www.mondaysdark.com

The third Monday night of each month is about to become a hot bed of entertainment, music and comedy for a cause when ROCK OF AGES star Mark Shunock launches “Mondays Dark” beginning Monday, November 18th.

The framework of the evening will be modeled after a talk show format with topics, musical guests and very “off the cuff” moments.  Think a cross between The Ed Sullivan Show and David Letterman.

Shunock will gather an eclectic cast of guests including stars from Hollywood, the Strip, musical acts, athletes and celebrity chefs for 90 minutes of chat, entertainment – and a lot of laughs. “Mondays Dark” will partner with a different Las Vegas-based charity to raise $10,000 per month for each charity, with an estimated grand total of more $100,000 over the next twelve months between ticket sales and silent auction items.

The first “Mondays Dark” will benefit Opportunity Village and include special guest stars: three time Emmy nominee Dot-Marie Jones from the hit series Glee, Travis Cloer of Jersey Boys and performances by the cast of Rock of Ages, Anne Martinez and, the Opportunity Village Elvis impersonators, The OV Elvi.

Tickets range from $20- $50 and can be purchased by visiting www.MondaysDark.com and are limited to 200 tickets per event. VIP table reservations and bottle service are available for up to six people per booth by calling 702-485-1262.

Listen below as Shunock chats on what to expect at “Mondays Dark:”