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New George Michael Concert Film + RuPaul, Lisa Kudrow At HRC Dinner + More

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Queerty: The late pop star George Michael is getting another close-up in a new concert film based on previously-lost footage, George Michael: The Faith Tour. The big-screen release will coincide with the drop of an 18-track album of previously unreleased recordings sometime later this year. Continue reading “New George Michael Concert Film + RuPaul, Lisa Kudrow At HRC Dinner + More”

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Netflix’s “The Four Seasons” + George Michael’s Generosity + More News

Colman Domingo and Marco Calvani in 'The Four Seasons'

Some news items you might have missed: • Gayety: The new film The Four Seasons follows a group of married couples who vacation together each season, with their seemingly perfect friendships thrown into disarray when one couple faces a looming breakup. The new Netflix adaptation stars Colman Domingo and Marco Calvani (above)  as one of the intrepid duos. Continue reading “Netflix’s “The Four Seasons” + George Michael’s Generosity + More News”

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George Michael Wanted To Make ‘Porn’ Music Video? + More News

The late George Michael
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The late George Michael wanted to shoot a “hardcore porn” version of a music video he filmed after being arrested for engaging in a “lewd act” with an undercover Beverly Hills cop in April of 1998, according to a longtime collaborator. Continue reading “George Michael Wanted To Make ‘Porn’ Music Video? + More News”

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Andrew Ridgeley On The Last Time He Saw George Michael + More News

WHAM! bandmates Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Andrew Ridgeley of Wham! has opened up about the last time he saw his bandmate George Michael before the latter’s unexpected death in 2016. Continue reading “Andrew Ridgeley On The Last Time He Saw George Michael + More News”

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News: George Michael To Be Inducted In Rock Hall + More News

The late British musician George Michael will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year.
George Michael
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The late British musician George Michael will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. It’s the first year Michael has been eligible. The artist died in 2016 at the age of 53. Continue reading “News: George Michael To Be Inducted In Rock Hall + More News”

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Former Porn Actor Wins Lawsuit Against University That Fired Him + More

Ruggero Freddi aka Carlo Masi
Ruggero Freddi aka Carlo Masi (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Ruggero Freddi, a former gay adult actor who worked under the name Carlo Masi during his time in the porn industry, has won his lawsuit against Sapienza University in Rome, Italy after alleging he was fired unfairly for his history as a sex worker. Continue reading “Former Porn Actor Wins Lawsuit Against University That Fired Him + More”

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‘White Lotus’ Star Top Contender For George Michael Biopic + More News

White Lotus star Theo James is the top contender for a big-budget film about George Michael's rise from his days with Wham! to his solo career. Michael died in 2016.
Theo James in ‘White Lotus’ (image via HBO)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: White Lotus star Theo James is the top contender for a big-budget film about George Michael’s rise from his days with Wham! to his solo career. Michael died in 2016. Continue reading “‘White Lotus’ Star Top Contender For George Michael Biopic + More News”