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All those loving Christian prayers for God to smite sodomite George Michael didn’t work, as the pop star is set to be released from his Vienna hospital and “should be home by Christmas.” Within the next few days the ­superstar singer is set to be ­discharged from the hospital in Austria where he has been treated for the past month. …

A lovely Xmas tune for the gays. Get it here.

As always with Jonny, possibly NSFW.

Flamboyant comedian Alan Sues died yesterday at the age of 85. Sues and his over-the-top campy characters had their peak in the 60s and 70s and today his fellow Laugh-In cast member Ruth Buzzi tweeted on his passing.The New York Times notes that Sues never formally came out, which may surprise those who remember his screamingly queeny persona. He tended …

George Michael’s Austrian team of doctors have issued a statement saying that the pop star’s condition has improved. They also continued to bat down rumors that his hospitalization is HIV-related. Professors Gottfried Locker and Christoph Zielinski said: “The latest development in Mr Michael’s case, which has evolved from a severe pneumococcal infection, necessitated intensive care due to its severity and …

While spokespersons continue to downplay the severity of his condition, the family of George Michael has flown to Austria for what the Telegraph describes as a “bedside vigil.” The singer, who is being treated in hospital in Vienna, Austria, is said to be responding to treatment and “slowly improving”. He had been joined by his 75-year-old father Kyriacos Panayiotou, who …

George Michael is reportedly worsening after being admitted on Monday to an Austrian hospital for the treatment of pneumonia. His management has announced the cancellation of the remaining dates on his world tour. Via yesterday’s Vienna Times: He is currently in intensive care on the 13th floor of the red tower as a result of heart problems believed to be …

At a sold out show at Madison Square Garden, the Foo Fighters invited openly gay rock legend Bob Mould to join them for a jam session which included a cover version of Tom Petty’s classic, Breakdown. The audience gave Mould a rousing welcome.

Spain has granted citizenship to Puerto Rico-born Ricky Martin, who may be seeking a legal venue to marry his boyfriend. Spokesman Jose Blanco told a news conference that ministers had agreed to grant him a “letter of naturalization”, issued in special circumstances, because of his “personal and professional links with Spain”. Spanish newspaper El Pais reported that Martin sought citizenship …

I don’t recognize the venue, but the hot furry DJ is from NYC. (Tipped by JMG reader Greg)

This first cut on Erasure’s just-released 14th album is the best thing they’ve done since the early 90’s. And that’s coming from an obsessive fan. Cannot wait for the remixes, which should be epic.

Thirty years later, the Boy still has it. There are lots of remixes of this, with varying results.

Actress Leisha Hailey (The L Word) claims that Southwest Airlines kicked her off her flight for kissing her girlfriend. The actress and singer was with her partner on a flight between Baltimore and St Louis when the incident happened. She tweeted yesterday: “I have been discriminated against by @SouthwestAir. Flt. attendant said that it was a ‘family’ airline and kissing …

Tickets go on sale this Sunday. In this very special, one-night-only event, some of today’s greatest artists gather to celebrate the music of punk and alternative rock icon, Bob Mould. Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), Ryan Adams, No Age, Best Coast, Craig Finn and Tad Kubler (The Hold Steady), and Margaret Cho with Grant Lee …

Yesterday Neil Patrick Harris received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. After Elton has more photos at the link.

This has got to be one of the most unexpected endorsements of the season. Grammy award-winning musician Barry Manilow told The Daily Caller that he agrees with “just about everything” 2012 Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul says, calling him a “solid” contender for the highest office in the land. “I like him. I like what he says, I do. …

Freddie Mercury would have been 65 today. Check out Google UK’s mini-tribute.