Judy Garland

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YouTube Treasure: "Glory, Glory" Judy Garland

Our country needs a pick-me-up song right now, and I think I've found it. It's Judy Garland's version of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," done on her 1960s TV variety show in order to inspire a distraught nation after the assassination of JFK. We've been shot in the groin lately by economics and ... More >>

The Ruby Slippers Are Missing!

No one cares about Judy Garland anymore because Beyonce weirded up her memory with just 10-seconds' worth of "Over The Rainbow" at the Oscars. But one pair of the ruby slippers worn by Judy as she pranced to the Emerald City are gone, and attention must be paid! Thankfully, someone in Minnesota ha ... More >>

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No one cares about Judy Garland anymore because Beyonce weirded up her memory with just 10-seconds' worth of "Over The Rainbow" at the Oscars. But one pair of the ruby slippers worn by Judy as she pranced to the Emerald City are gone, and attention must be paid! Thankfully, someone in Minnesota ha ... More >>

The Iceman Cometh Back

No one cares about Judy Garland anymore because Beyonce weirded up her memory with just 10-seconds' worth of "Over The Rainbow" at the Oscars. But one pair of the ruby slippers worn by Judy as she pranced to the Emerald City are gone, and attention must be paid! Thankfully, someone in Minnesota ha ... More >>

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No one cares about Judy Garland anymore because Beyonce weirded up her memory with just 10-seconds' worth of "Over The Rainbow" at the Oscars. But one pair of the ruby slippers worn by Judy as she pranced to the Emerald City are gone, and attention must be paid! Thankfully, someone in Minnesota ha ... More >>

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The Music Man

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Adrian at the Met

My Gay Boyfriend

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The Color of Paradise

Turn Back the Clock

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The Need for Freed

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The Need for Freed

Das Experiment

Austrian directors push boundaries with global documentaries and transmedia translations

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Austrian directors push boundaries with global documentaries and transmedia translations

Closet Case

Searching for queer clues and a tv producer who can pick them up

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Searching for queer clues and a tv producer who can pick them up

GENDER- BENDER

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A Curse on Your Walls

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Are You Ready For Stonewall's 40th Anniversary?

"Join the Rainbow Pilgrimage" is the advertising slogan behind the attempt to make New York City into a lavender tourist destination this June when Gay Pride intersects with the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. "And what is Stonewall?" I hear anyone under a certain age (i.e., 90) asking. Well, it's t ... More >>

Rare Rehearsal Footage of Judy Garland!

As the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion approaches on June 28, let's not forget that one of the subtexts in the air as that revolutionary moment in gay liberation took place was that the great diva Judy Garland had recently passed on, and the gays were understandably annoyed about it.

David Parker and Yoshiko Chuma Ride Different Ranges

As the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion approaches on June 28, let's not forget that one of the subtexts in the air as that revolutionary moment in gay liberation took place was that the great diva Judy Garland had recently passed on, and the gays were understandably annoyed about it.

Judy Garland TV Outtakes!

Judy Garland's 1960's TV variety show often seemed to consist solely of outtakes. Judy appeared to be on the verge of semi collapse at times, though that usually made her rally and belt out a song brighter than ever, her trouper's invulnerability conquering all the physical and emotional realities ... More >>

Best Movie Musical Of All Time

​This is exceedingly difficult to narrow down, seeing as I'm gay, but my top 10 would no doubt have to include: Two heart wrenching Judy Garland films that turn people gay (The Wizard of Oz and Meet Me In St. Louis) Two flashy Kander and Ebb adaptations with bright makeup and dark underpinni ... More >>

When Did You Know You Were Gay?

​If indeed you are gay, that is. If you're not, then when did you know you were straight, bi, or bicurious? Was it your reaction to your first Judy Garland song? Vin Diesel movie? Weekend in Palm Springs? I'll tell you how I knew. As a 12-year-old, I felt vaguely sexual and kept looking at ... More >>

I Sang With Judy Garland

​Tommy Femia is the finest Judy Garland impersonator there is, so when he asked me to do a cameo in his show at Don't Tell Mama the other night, I DID tell mama. I was thrilled. The problem is, I have no act. I used to read Susanne Somers' poetry aloud at events like this, but that never got ... More >>

See The Restored Star Is Born This Sunday!

​No, not the Streisand version. The only way to restore that would be to shred it to pieces and sprinkle it all over Malibu. I'm talking about the 1954 Cukor-directed gem with Judy Garland at her most tremulously vulnerable and James Mason as her noble husband who marches into the ocean as s ... More >>

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​No, not the Streisand version. The only way to restore that would be to shred it to pieces and sprinkle it all over Malibu. I'm talking about the 1954 Cukor-directed gem with Judy Garland at her most tremulously vulnerable and James Mason as her noble husband who marches into the ocean as s ... More >>

Mickey Rooney & Jan Rooney

​No, not the Streisand version. The only way to restore that would be to shred it to pieces and sprinkle it all over Malibu. I'm talking about the 1954 Cukor-directed gem with Judy Garland at her most tremulously vulnerable and James Mason as her noble husband who marches into the ocean as s ... More >>

Camp Flashback: Valley of the Dolls Casting Weirdness

​The 1967 campfest Valley of the Dolls is the ultimate glossy film about three show biz glamour girls who fall into a big bottle of pills. (They should remake it with Britney, Paris, and Lindsay.) Interestingly, the book's author, Jackie Susann, wanted Liza Minnelli to play the part of risin ... More >>

Beyonce, Streisand, and Willow Smith Bring Back The Movie Musical

​Last year, Burlesque was the only musical to hit the screen (unlike you count Camp Rock 2 and Scott Pilgrim), but somehow that was enough to make the genre catch fire again. No fewer than three major divas are going ahead with large-scale movie musicals. And interestingly, every one of them ... More >>

Judy At Carnegie Hall Comes To The Cineplex!

​I just heard the sound of 10 million gays of a certain age plotzing. But let me explain. Stay All Night--a documentary exploring Judy Garland's legendary performance at Carnegie Hall (the April 23rd, 1961 show)--has just gone into pre-production.

Radcliffe's Costar Shocked By His Tony Dis

​Photo: Broadwayworld.com Tammy Blanchard plays Hedy La Rue in the How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying revival, and got Tony nominated for it, while star Daniel Radcliffe was famously omitted. Well, at the nominees meet-and-greet today, the talented Blanchard--whom you know as y ... More >>

Buy Marilyn Monroe's "Subway Dress" For Only $2 Million

​Marilyn Monroe's iconic white dress from The Seven Year Itch is on sale for the low, low price of $2 million. It's the halter dress she wears while standing over the subway grate, trying to keep the skirt down. Actress Debbie Reynolds, 79, who is Carrie Fisher's mother, is also a movie memorabili ... More >>

'Night Of 1000 Judys' Is Tonight! They'll Sing 'Em All!

​No, not Judi Dench. Anyway, tonight's attractions: Jackie Hoffman will sing "Swanee." Tony winner Daisy Eagan will do "The Trolley Song." Emily Bergl (Desperate Housewives) will croon "Zing! Went The Strings of My Heart" And there will be more. They'll sing 'em all and they'll stay all n ... More >>

The Five Gayest Songs Ever Written

​Happy Pride month! To celebrate, let's name the five gayest songs ever written--chosen because the LGBTS love 'em, not necessarily because they have specifically gay content in them: (5) "The Man That Got Away"--sung by Judy Garland When it was used by no fewer than two acts in the recent ... More >>

Why I Hate Being Gay! 62 Reasons!

Here's why we hate being gay

Who's The Greatest Drag King Ever In Movies?

Barbra Streisand, 'Yentl'​I gave the guys their turn at drag validation. Now let's go for the guys who happen to gals. Which of these screen ladies convinced you, intrigued you, and really grabbed you in their macho getups? By the way, in the above photo, Barbra's the one on the right.

Advocate Names Me #1

EJ Camp​My new book made the top of the Advocate's Hot Sheet, which consists of 10 sizzling treats for your cultural enjoyment. This is my first number one--and I even beat Judy Garland! Thank you, Brandon Voss.

Celebs Should Not Be Allowed To Have Children!

And if they do, at least pay the kids scale

Pick Your Triumphs, Not Just Your Battles

​The expression "Pick your battles" is a solid bit of advice that I've often ignored, sometimes wasting my time by going after unworthy enemies that leave me winning a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent. But I've always felt that people should choose their triumphs too!

Two Christmas Songs I Really Hate!

​I know "hate" and "Christmas" probably shouldn't be in the same sentence, so how about "despise"? Anyway, I absolutely loathe "The Little Drummer Boy". I find it slow and tedious and pretentious and annoying. Hearing it over and over again is the equivalent of putting hot pokers under my n ... More >>