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Rock band Wilco reverses decision to cancel Indiana concert
Chicago-based rock band Wilco says it’s going ahead with a May concert in Indianapolis now that Indiana lawmakers have tweaked a state law to address concerns that it would allow discrimination against LGBT individuals.
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Bearded Austrian diva Conchita Wurst is living her dream
She rubs shoulders with fashion icons Jean-Paul Gaultier and Karl-Lagerfeld and plays sold-out gigs across Europe. Her appearances on Austrian radio talk shows attract callers from as far away as California.
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‘It’s My Party’ singer‑songwriter Lesley Gore dies at age 68
Singer-songwriter Lesley Gore, who topped the charts in 1963 with her epic song of teenage angst, “It’s My Party,” and followed it up with the hit “Judy’s Turn to Cry,” and the feminist anthem “You Don’t Own Me,” died Monday at age 68.
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Out singer, songwriter Sam Smith is king of the Grammys, wins ‘Best New Artist’
Sam Smith was the king of the Grammys, taking home three of the top four awards, including song and record of the year for “Stay With Me,” and best new artist, while Beck won album of the year.
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Elton John offers to introduce Putin to gay people to promote understanding
NEW YORK — Entertainer-songwriter Elton John is volunteering to introduce Russian President Vladimir Putin to gay Russians to help promote understanding.
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LGBT History Month profile: Blues singer, recording artist Ma Rainey
Ma Rainey, called the “Mother of the Blues,” was one of the earliest known American blues singers and recording artists. She is recognized as one of the great female blues vocalists.
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LGBT History Month profile: ‘Hip-Hop’s First Lady,’ Queen Latifah
Known as “Hip-Hop’s First Lady,” Queen Latifah is an acclaimed entertainer in music, film and television. She has received a Grammy, a Golden Globe and two Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards.
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LGBT History Month profile: Singer, songwriter Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman is a multi-platinum, four-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter. Two of her songs have reached the Top 10 on the BillboardHot 100 chart, and her first No. 1 hit, “Fast Car,” was named one of the best songs of all time by Rolling Stone.
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Westboro Baptist Church to picket ‘fag enabling’ boy band One Direction
The Westboro Baptist Church, home of the anti-gay extremists behind the “Gods Hate Fags” and “God hates…” everything else, say they will picket an upcoming concert of fag-enabling” boy band, One Direction.
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LGBT History Month profile: Singer and performance artist Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga is a world-famous performance artist and singer. She is best known for her chart-topping singles and outrageous costumes. She has had three consecutive best-selling albums and one of the highest-grossing tours.