(The Sexist) Hip-hop moguls have a long tradition of multitasking: Over the years, rappers have doubled as actors , restaurateurs , clothing designers , videographers , and snack promoters . But local rapper Imani the Misfit is pretty sure he’s charting new territory, as far as side-projects go: He bills himself as “ Maryland’s First Bisexual Porn Star Rapper .” Sure, there are bisexual rappers— Nicki Minaj comes to mind. There are porn star rappers—porn performer Pinky recently entered the rap game .
(GLAAD) Second Menudo Member Comes Out as Gay Angelo García, a former member of Menudo, and former band mate of Ricky Martin, has come out as openly gay. García did interviews in Paragon Men as well as the high-circulation weekly TV Notas on news stands June 8. In the interview, García says he’s never been in the closet.
(On Top Mag.) Singer Belinda Carlisle says she backs gay marriage because her son is gay
(CNN) Addressing rumors that have circulated about her health, Lady Gaga told CNN’s Larry King this week that she doesn’t have lupus, but has tested “borderline positive” for the condition.
(BBC News) A concert by the openly gay British singer Elton John is to go ahead in Morocco despite calls by Islamists for him to be banned.
(CNN) Ever since she nearly collapsed on stage in March and had to cancel several shows earlier this year citing exhaustion, Lady Gaga has had pals worrying if she’s on the verge of tipping.
(Advocate) Chely Wright told Oprah she feels like she’s “about two weeks old” since coming out earlier this month, promoting the talk show host to cry. The two also talked about issues facing gay teens and why parents need to “open their hearts.”
(SFist) Bay Area Reporter confirms that Backstreet Boys, one-time boy band phenoms famous for wanting it that way , will perform at this year’s SF Pride Party on June 27 at Civic Center. Already scheduled to croon at two concerts at the Warfield during the same week , BSB will make a pit stop for the gays. Other performers scheduled to delight the crowd at this year’s Pride?
(GLAAD) It’s been more than five years since Ray Boltz – one of the bestselling Christian music artists of all time – revealed to his family that he is gay . Now, after an equally long absence from the stage, Boltz is finally ready to sing about it. Appropriately, Boltz’s new album is called “True.” Its track list includes songs about same-sex marriage (“Don’t Tell Me Who to Love”), bias crimes (“Swimming Hole”), and conservative claims that there is a political “agenda” for gay men and lesbians (“Following Her Dreams”).
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Two men face charges of scamming fans of Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert by selling tickets for a bogus concert in West Virginia….