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Kal Penn Comes Out at 44: Here Are 7 Other Celebrities Who Came Out Later in Life
"Harold & Kumar" actor Kal Penn, also a former White House staff member during the Obama administration, came out as gay this week, and we're more than [...]Read more about Kal Penn Comes Out at 44: Here Are 7 Other Celebrities Who Came Out Later in Life
The Chicks' Natalie Maines Talks Queer Creators Behind Trio's Comeback LP, LGBTQ Activism & Advice For Lady A
Sitting somewhere with an abstract-art background obscuring her precise location, (Dixie) Chicks frontwoman Natalie Maines erupts into an explosive [...]Read more about The Chicks' Natalie Maines Talks Queer Creators Behind Trio's Comeback LP, LGBTQ Activism & Advice For Lady A
Wilson Cruz Talks 'Visible,' His Groundbreaking Gay Role & Its Legacy
The first openly gay actor to play an openly gay series regular in a leading role on TV, Wilson Cruz has witnessed firsthand the changing tides of TV [...]Read more about Wilson Cruz Talks 'Visible,' His Groundbreaking Gay Role & Its Legacy
Deep Inside Hollywood
By Romeo San Vicente Billy Porter joins Camila Cabello for new "Cinderella" If this bit of news were a ballroom walk-off, the category would probably be "Fairy [...]Read more about Deep Inside Hollywood
Hundreds Showed Support at 20th Annual REC VOICES Gala
Detroit's Ruth Ellis Center celebrated its 20th anniversary in style as a crowd of nearly 400 turned out for the Thursday, Sept. 26, VOICES Gala at Detroit's [...]Read more about Hundreds Showed Support at 20th Annual REC VOICES Gala
Honoring Wanda Sykes' LGBTQ Legacy
In Wanda Sykes' latest comedy special "Not Normal" she takes on everything from the Trump administration, the #MeToo movement and racism; it's clear that over [...]Read more about Honoring Wanda Sykes' LGBTQ Legacy
2019 REC Voices Gala
On Thursday, Sept. 26, the Ruth Ellis Center will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2019 VOICES Gala. The Center's signature event, the VOICES Gala is a [...]Read more about 2019 REC Voices Gala
Deep Inside Hollywood
By Romeo San Vicente Janelle Monae hits 'The Road' with Gloria Steinem Feminist icon Gloria Steinem's 2015 memoir titled "My Life On The Road" concerned her [...]Read more about Deep Inside Hollywood
Q&A: Wanda Sykes Talks New Standup, Walkouts & Ellen's Interview with Kevin Hart
Because according to Trump's America only white het men can exist, now would be a good time to reintroduce Wanda Sykes. She is a black person and a woman and a [...]Read more about Q&A: Wanda Sykes Talks New Standup, Walkouts & Ellen's Interview with Kevin Hart
Porn stars tie knot - and so do Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Wanda Sykes?
"Let me tell you, if 'Robin' somehow crops up in one of the new 'Batman' films along the line, I'll be chaining myself up somewhere and refusing to go to [...]Read more about Porn stars tie knot - and so do Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Wanda Sykes?
Michigan LGBT ComedyFest Returns to Dearborn
The Michigan LGBT ComedyFest returns to the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn for its 21st installment March 4 at 8 p.m. Formerly a [...]Read more about Michigan LGBT ComedyFest Returns to Dearborn
Deep Inside Hollywood
By Romeo San Vicente Kate McKinnon takes the lead in 'The Lunch Witch' She already has an Emmy for her work on "Saturday Night Live," and she's managed to [...]Read more about Deep Inside Hollywood
Q&A: Lisa Lampanelli on Performing at Trump's Inauguration Under One Condition, Unamused Lesbians and Why She's Angry at Oprah
If you know her racy sense of humor, you practically expect Lisa Lampanelli to hurl a slur at you when she calls. Once, she wanted to know "if this was the [...]Read more about Q&A: Lisa Lampanelli on Performing at Trump's Inauguration Under One Condition, Unamused Lesbians and Why She's Angry at Oprah
Deep Inside Hollywood
By Romeo San Vicente 'Riverdale' pushes Archie into the present Greg Berlanti, the gay producing dynamo whose comic book loyalty has given TV "Arrow," "The [...]Read more about Deep Inside Hollywood
Deep Inside Hollywood
By Romeo San Vicente Laura Linney and Armistead Maupin pitching brand new 'Tales of The City' Laura Linney is committed to playing Mary Ann Singleton. When [...]Read more about Deep Inside Hollywood
Black And Gay: My History, My Truth
History by definition is the branch of knowledge dealing with past events. Dig a little deeper and many dictionaries expand the definition to include the [...]Read more about Black And Gay: My History, My Truth
Ruth Ellis Center Celebrates 15 Years Serving LGBTQ Youth
HIGHLAND PARK – The Ruth Ellis Center is celebrating its 15th anniversary serving youth in Detroit and the metropolitan area. Established in 1999, Ruth Ellis [...]Read more about Ruth Ellis Center Celebrates 15 Years Serving LGBTQ Youth
Q&A: Wanda Sykes On Ruth Ellis, 'Pootie Tang' & The Republican Takeover
Wanda Sykes isn't letting the recent Republican takeover get her down. In fact, considering all the funny fodder it will undoubtedly inspire over the next [...]Read more about Q&A: Wanda Sykes On Ruth Ellis, 'Pootie Tang' & The Republican Takeover
Deep Inside Hollywood
By Romeo San Vicente Cher and Bette are 'In the Pink' If any movie sounds like it's following a "how-to" guide for making something a whole lot of gay men [...]Read more about Deep Inside Hollywood
Deep Inside Hollywood
By Romeo San Vicente 'James Franco's Cruising' is a thing that's really happening If you're a film festival nerd or just really into arty-dirty stuff like [...]Read more about Deep Inside Hollywood
Wanda Sykes Talks Commitment to Detroit's Homeless Youth
Two and a half hours. That's all it took for Wanda Sykes, who spent that much time mingling with and encouraging the youth at the Ruth Ellis Center during a [...]Read more about Wanda Sykes Talks Commitment to Detroit's Homeless Youth
Ruth Ellis Center Looks to End the Chill
DETROIT- The Ruth Ellis Center is launching a major crowd-funding and awareness campaign, End the Chill: Where Homeless Youth Sleep this Winter, to bring aid [...]Read more about Ruth Ellis Center Looks to End the Chill
Karibu House E-Newsletter Summer Edition
Co-Gender Rap Resumes in October The KH board wishes to thank everyone who was able to make it one or more of the monthly discussions at the ACLU office over [...]Read more about Karibu House E-Newsletter Summer Edition
Idina Menzel Defies... Everything
Idina Menzel doesn't do anything halfway – even when she's deciding on her gay faves. "It's so silly," says the homo-hearted theater queen, surfing Google for [...]Read more about Idina Menzel Defies... Everything
If lesbians are more at risk for cancer, do something
By Liz Margolies Viewpoint Paula Ettlebrick died of ovarian cancer Oct. 6 and a whole movement grieves her loss. Her beauty, passion, and intelligence do not [...]Read more about If lesbians are more at risk for cancer, do something
Politics, discrimination
Compiled by Howard Israel S/he Said "I was like, 'I don't know, should I talk about it or what?' How many things could I have? I'm black, then lesbian. I [...]Read more about Politics, discrimination
Heroes, culture
S/he Said "They didn't establish (Dumbledore) as a heterosexual, so finding out he's gay isn't a change, it's just further information. Filling in the [...]Read more about Heroes, culture
Deep Inside Hollywood
By Romeo San Vicente Whose presence will be felt in 'The Muppets'? There's been so much rumor and speculation about what stars will pop up in "The Muppets" – [...]Read more about Deep Inside Hollywood
Wanda Sykes visits Ruth Ellis Center
HIGHLAND PARK – Comedian and actress Wanda Sykes took time out of her busy schedule while touring in Detroit on June 12 to visit with residents, youth, [...]Read more about Wanda Sykes visits Ruth Ellis Center
Striving for the perfect Pride
by Jessica Carreras Michigan's LGBT community is buzzing about freshly out country music singer Chely Wright's upcoming appearance at Michigan Pride this [...]Read more about Striving for the perfect Pride
Wanda's New World
There's no better time than now for Wanda Sykes to return to her stand-up roots. Her eponymous Fox late-night show was canceled after one season and "The New [...]Read more about Wanda's New World
Creep of the Week: Itawamba County School Board
When I was in high school I did not take my girlfriend to prom. It didn't even seem remotely possible. Instead I took a boy, who turned out to be gay. And my [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Itawamba County School Board
Wanda Sykes criticized for comments to Obama
by Rex Wockner National News Briefs Openly lesbian comedian Wanda Sykes has come under fire for comments she made to President Barack Obama on May 9 at the [...]Read more about Wanda Sykes criticized for comments to Obama
Deep Inside Hollywood
By Romeo San Vicente Wanda Sykes is Fox's Ms. Saturday Night Romeo already thought that Wanda Sykes was one of the funniest people on the planet, but when she [...]Read more about Deep Inside Hollywood
The Gay Moralist: Gathering Storm
by John Corvino Leave it to the National Organization for Marriage to try to rain on our parade. I'm talking about NOM's "Gathering Storm" ad [...]Read more about The Gay Moralist: Gathering Storm
Prince William shakes it (yes, that!) for the camera
Billy Masters "I am very proud. I'm proud to be a woman. I'm proud to be a black woman. I'm proud to be gay. And I love you all. Now let's go get our damn [...]Read more about Prince William shakes it (yes, that!) for the camera
Superman lip-locks with man in 'Porno'? You betcha!
Billy Masters "I think it's pretty obvious who I'm seeing. I think it's no shock to anyone that it's been going on for quite some time. She's a wonderful [...]Read more about Superman lip-locks with man in 'Porno'? You betcha!
Sandra Bernhard: Forever Naked
Sandra Bernhard's erstwhile mid-century modern pad in Flint – now, she says, a "funky" and "depressing" abode – isn't what it used to be. Nor is Michigan. And [...]Read more about Sandra Bernhard: Forever Naked
Billy Masters
"Come on there and sing 'Tainted Love.' I think you're fantastic. And I think you're a bold and brave and beautiful young man. And I admire you, Danny [...]Read more about Billy Masters
Best quotes of 2008
"I'm proud to be a woman, I'm proud to be a black woman and I'm proud to be gay." – Wanda Sykes, comedian and actress, came out publicly while addressing a [...]Read more about Best quotes of 2008
BILLY MASTERS
"I've only slept with four men in my life – and married two of them!" – Angelina Jolie's candid admission to "Cosmopolitan" magazine. Who would have thought [...]Read more about BILLY MASTERS
Comedy's topiary queen
Wanda Sykes appears comfortable dressed casually in hip-hugging blue jeans and a sequined blouse. She's also in tip-top shape. "So don't blow it," she tells [...]Read more about Comedy's topiary queen
Deep Inside Hollywood
By Romeo San Vicente Wanda Sykes becomes a man Remember "All of Me"? The surprise 1984 hit starred Lily Tomlin as a dying rich woman who arranges to have her [...]Read more about Deep Inside Hollywood
