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RUSSIA: Madonna Supports Gay Rights At St. Petersburg Concert, Stays A Free Diva

As she promised on Facebook yesterday, tonight’s Madonna concert in St. Petersburg included a demand for respect for gay people. She was not arrested despite previous threats that she would be. Above is an excerpt from Madonna’s speech to the audience, via Madonna Tribe. Performing in black lingerie with the words “No Fear” scrawled on her bare back, Madonna urged …

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RUSSIA: Madonna To Distribute Pink Wristbands Prior To St. Petersburg Gig

Earlier this year St. Petersburg authorities warned that they would arrest Madonna should she violate the city’s new law against “homosexual promotion.” From the above it’s apparent that Her Madjesty is going to go for it at tomorrow’s concert. As noted in a post several below this one, yesterday Madonna further drew the ire of the Russian government when she …

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U.S. State Department Issues Warning About Madonna’s Concerts In Russia

At last night’s concert in Moscow, Madonna announced support for the jailed female punk band Pussy Riot, which is presently on trial for an anti-Putin concert staged in a church. Pop singer Madonna donned the trademark balaclava worn by punk band Pussy Riot during a concert in Moscow to demand Russia free three group members on trial for bursting into …

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Elton John Attacks Madonna (Again)

“Why is she such a nightmare? Sorry, her career is over. Her tour has been a disaster and it couldn’t happen to a bigger cunt. If Madonna had any common sense she would have made a record like Ray Of Light and stayed away from the dance stuff and just been a great pop singer and make great pop records, …

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Madonna’s Anti-Aging Machine

Madge’s stalkers have noted that when she leaves hotels her handlers follow with the above machine which is called the Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Oxygen Infuser. Product description: Hyaluronic Acid is an ingredient found naturally in the skin. The lightweight version of Hyaluronic Acid in the Rejuvenate Serum is absorbed quickly by the skin for maximum dispersion of nutrients. Follow with Rejuvenate …

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AbFab Olympics

Earlier today Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley carried the Olympic torch on one of its final legs to London’s stadium.

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Donna Summer’s I Feel Love Added To USA’s National Recording Registry

The Library of Congress has added Donna Summer’s seminal 1977 single I Feel Love to its National Recording Registry. (The move was announced back in May, but I didn’t learn about it until seeing a CNN report last night.) Selected for preservation because they are “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” the library said in a news release, the 25 sound …

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Madonna – Turn Up The Radio

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Gay Secret Behind Adele’s Heartache?

Adele’s sophomore release 21 has sold more than 22 million copies worldwide and is frequently cited as one of the most blistering “breakup albums” of all time. And according to an unauthorized biography, there’s a gay angle to all that heartache. The heartbreak that inspired Adele to pen her Grammy-award-winning music was inspired by an ex-boyfriend who left her for …

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Quote Of The Day – Betty White

“Oh! I didn’t know I was a gay icon. I get a lot of mail — but I don’t get many bad letters — but I got a woman the other day that was so upset with me because they said, ‘How do you feel about the gay marriage thing?’ and my answer to that is, ‘I really don’t care …

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Cyndi Lauper To Perform At Pier Dance

Breaking with many years of tradition, NYC Pride has announced the headliner for this year’s Pier Dance. That news is typically kept secret right up until they appear on the stage. Via press release: “Pride is about celebration, we are honored to have Cyndi celebrate with us,” said Mo George, Dance Director. “What an amazing way to introduce our new …

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Atomic

Eternally glamorous Debbie Harry attended last night’s amFAR benefit in New York City. (Via Boy Culture)

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Grace Jones At Queen’s Jubilee Concert

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Madonna: Live In Tel Aviv

On the MDNA tour…

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Indonesians Protest Lady Gaga

“Lady Gaga is a prostitute and Satan worshipper.” Hurray! More protest photos from Jakarta can be found at Buzzfeed.

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Kylie Minogue – Timebomb

(Via Towleroad)

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Lady Gaga Kisses Marge Simpson

I literally snorked at the final line.

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#1 This Week In 1976

Thirty-six years ago today, Donna Summer’s Try Me, I Know We Can Make It was in its third and final week atop Record World’s disco chart. (Billboard did not launch its own national Disco Action chart until later in 1976.) Clocking in at an epic eighteen minutes, this three-song medley from the aptly named Love Trilogy album was used as …

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Elton John On Donna Summer

“I’m so sad. This woman was the queen of disco and so much more. Her records sound as good today as they ever did. That she has never been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a total disgrace, especially when I see the second-rate talent that has been inducted. She is a great friend to me …

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