Tag Archives: Rufus Wainwright

Advertising Age notes the new campaign from Gap: A stylish film running online in the U.S. and on broadcast outside the States accompanies colorful print ads featuring some famous celebrity pairings, including actors Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan, representing “True Love,” musician Rufus Wainwright and artistic director Jorn Weisbrodt, who stand for “Married Love,” while “Fatherly Love” figures rapper …

“For three nights only, experience the spectacle, the beauty, the flavor…of gum.”

Courtesy of the Karpel Group, today’s Swag Tuesday prize is Out Of The Game, the new album by Rufus Wainwright. The release went on sale today at music sellers and online. Rufus Wainwright returns to the pop foray with his eagerly anticipated new album, Out of the Game, to be released May 1st on Decca. Produced by the celebrated Mark …

With Helena Bonham Carter.

The disco pixie teamed up with gay popster Rufus Wainwright this weekend at the Watermill Center in New York, covering some of Kylie’s biggest hits and the below 1976 hit from Elton John and Kiki Dee. Tons of photos here.

“I have been with Jorn for five years and he’s the light of my life. He’s my inspiration, support and he’s good in the sack, too! But I am very aware of living in the U.S., of the conundrum that you can’t marry your gay partner and give him citizenship. He has to apply for a green card and he …

Folk music legend Kate McGarrigle, mother of Rufus and Martha Wainwright, has died at 63. The Canadian McGarrigle and her younger sister Anna started the duo Kate & Anna McGarrigle — sometimes billed as the McGarrigle Sisters — in the mid-1970s, creating a modern permutation of folk music notable for their crystalline harmonies. Their self-titled debut was a masterpiece of …

Last night my pal Chris accompanied me to the Ali Forney Center’s gala fundraiser, A Place At The Table, held at the Chelsea Art Museum where Manhattan’s gay glitterati nibbled fancy bits from top chefs, took part in silent and live auctions, and were entertained by Tony-nominee Justin Bond and famed singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright – all in the name of …

-Next Fall, playwright Geoffery Nauffts’ “exploration of faith in a modern gay relationship” moves to Broadway in the spring. Previews begin at the Helen Hayes in mid-February. The show got rave reviews in its Off Broadway run earlier this year, where it was extended three times. You probably recognize Nauffts from his numerous Law & Order bad guy appearances. -Costumes …

Courtesy of Fly Life Inc, today’s Swag Tuesday prize is Rufus Wainwright’s new live CD, Milwaukee At Last!, which comes out nationwide on September 22nd. Recorded at Milwaukee’s Pabst Theater in August 2007 this 10 song CD highlights selections from the full concert DVD that will be released simultaneously. Having wowed and dazzled audiences on his acclaimed and celebrated 2007 …

“I do feel like I live a fabulous life. And I know that’s why a lot of the critics get so mad at me sometimes, because they’re just really jealous.” – Rufus Wainwright, talking to the NY Times, adding that his fans have “a tinge of sadness to their devotion. It relates with the alienation that I bring up. So …

Gay heartthrob Rufus Wainwright’s new self-produced album, Release The Stars, (executive producer Neil Tennant) will be released in May, following his April appearance at Coachella. The album was mixed by Marius De Vries (Madonna, Melanie C, Kylie Minogue). With De Vries’ client history and with Neil Tennant as exec producer, I’m very curious how Wainwright’s sound might change on Release …