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It’s madness, and part of Polari’s WTF Friday features. Sick Poofs, Gay Headshaves and Witch Films.

” sick poofs? Maybe Azealia Banks was doing some research on how to further insult the sainted Perez Hilton, who never says anything unconscionable about anyone. “

Win tickets to see Dexter Clark live at Leicester Square Theatre, September 29

What name would you give to Dexter Clark’s own iconic hair-do?

Bad Romances.

Bastian Korff talks cabaret, finding the emotion in the pop songs he covers, and the difference between British and German audiences.

“Bastian Korff has a splendid, powerful voice. In his stripped-down renditions of classic pop he finds the heart of the song, and what he sings is raw and decidedly real.”

Bastian Korff

Bastian Korff headlines the RVT’s Hot August Fringe this Thursday, August 23.

The Sentencing of Madonna.

It seems these days that everybody hates Madonna, writes Little Bastard. But do the critics reveal more about their assumptions and prejudices than they do about her?

“It’s an artist’s raison d’être to challenge the political landscape and this has always been a part of Madonna’s work. As her platform gets bigger and the world slowly gets closer to hell in its hand basket, Madonna’s shows have become more intensely political.”

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Madonna, July 17, 2012

Madonna’s MDNA tour. A controversial, unpredictable, original and brilliantly executed show.

“The show’s stopper is a thoroughly genuine and passionate reinterpretation of ‘Like A Virgin’, although the dramatic and loaded impact suffers at the hands of the Westminster’s noise abatement legislation. I must admit the show would be far better suited to a more intimate, indoor venue.”

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Released July 12, 2012
‘Fantasea’ has an authentic, underground, raw sound that separates it from the other American hiphop mix tapes flooding the internet.

“If you grew up with Lil’ Kim and Missy Elliot and have a taste for filthy, feisty Femcees then you should love Azealia Banks. She’s Nicki Minaj without the commercial kookiness.”

Born this way video goes viral

Jessica Romani posted a video to YouTube of her father showing her brother Dylan his “born this way” tattoo. Wipeout Homophobia on Facebook posted the link and it went viral.

“This video humanises what is all too often dehumanised by bigotry. It shows a father expressing his love for his son; it shows what the ‘issues’ mean to real people.”

Born This Way, Carl Bean.

The Readers Wifes ninetheenth choice of song with LGBT significance: Born This Way, Carl Bean. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“I’m happy, I’m carefree and I’m gay… I was born this way”. If Gaga echoed these exact same sentiments recently, ageing Disco heads will remember it as a late-‘70s Lib anthem.

Charlie Hides talks Madonna, Lady Gaga and Cher

The multi-talented Charlie Hides tells the story behind his hit YouTube channel and the immensely popular series ‘Madonna’s Lady Gaga Nightmare’.

I’ve got a very dark sense of humour. It’s very politically incorrect. My live show is completely different from what I do on YouTube.