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Joan Rivers jokes about her summer in Fire Island in 1969.

January 5, 2018 compassq Comments Off on Joan Rivers jokes about her summer in Fire Island in 1969.

We just stumbled upon this Joan Rivers interview from The Dick Cavett Show. In the interview, which originally aired on Sept. 16, 1969, Rivers reveals that she used to vacation in one of America’s most well-known gay enclaves, Fire Island. Cavett asks Rivers where she was all summer, as she wasn’t in New York City. “Mainly Fire Island, and I certainly wouldn’t run into you there,” she quips. Cavett responds, “Not under my real name.” Read the full article HERE.

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Coachella is funding anti-gay politicians. Is it time for a boycott?

January 5, 2018 compassq Comments Off on Coachella is funding anti-gay politicians. Is it time for a boycott?

Earlier this week, Coachella, the annual California music and arts festival, announced its 2018 lineup. The lineup includes Beyoncé, St. Vincent, Perfume Genius, Cardi B and Eminem alongside many other musicians. But just like last year, it has once again come to light that the festival’s owner Philip Anschutz has given nearly $200,000 to Republican politicians and Super PACs throughout 2017, including some who are anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ rights. Anschutz has not yet responded to reports of his Coachella anti-LGBTQ donations. Read the full article HERE.

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People are getting upset with the term, “Gold Star Gay.” Calm down, it’s a joke!!!

January 4, 2018 compassq Comments Off on People are getting upset with the term, “Gold Star Gay.” Calm down, it’s a joke!!!

Last week, late-night talk show host and openly gay Bravo TV executive Andy Cohen was criticized for being “divisive” and elitist for describing himself as a “Gold Star Gay.” But what is a Gold Star Gay (or the elusive “Platinum Star Gay”)? How did these “awards” come about, and why do some consider them inappropriate? Read the full article HERE.  

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Happy new queer: 18 reasons to be excited for LGBTQ arts and culture in 2018.

January 4, 2018 compassq Comments Off on Happy new queer: 18 reasons to be excited for LGBTQ arts and culture in 2018.

Out with the 2017 best-of lists, in with the 2018 preview lists — and frankly, when it comes to anticipated LGBTQ film, TV, music and books, the latter sure was fun to compile. Say what you want about the state of the world, but the next 12 months seem likely to offer up enough queer cheer to get me excited to ride out the apocalypse. Read the full article HERE.

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The best LGBT documentaries of 2017.

December 28, 2017 compassq Comments Off on The best LGBT documentaries of 2017.

Here are some of the year’s best films about true LGBT stories. Whitney: Can I Be Me frankly explores the many problems that plagued the brilliant singer, including drug use, homophobia, and the pressure not to sound “too black.” Among those featured in the Showtime documentary is… Read the full article HERE.

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TV network asks if watching too much porn “turns people gay”.

December 27, 2017 compassq Comments Off on TV network asks if watching too much porn “turns people gay”.

Satellite TV station, TV9 Telegu (India) recently featured a segment that explored the reasons behind homosexuality. The title of the segment was: “Gay culture on the rise in Telugu states.” The ridiculous piece aired on December 25 and was also published on the station’s YouTube channel. Read the full article HERE.

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Cher is set to headline the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras…well maybe.

December 27, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Cher is set to headline the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras…well maybe.

American singer and icon, Cher, is tipped to headline the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras next year. The 71-year-old – who is known for hits including Believe and I Got You Babe – is reportedly close to being locked in to perform at one of the biggest parties of the year. Read the full article HERE.