Going Mental
The similarities between the Jewish and gay personality quirks seem endless: built-in guilt, a little self-loathing, sarcasm, issues with food…need we go on? Given the comic goldmine they provide, it’s surprising that we haven't seen more ... more
Playing Dirty
Gay rock has a long and varied history: Melissa Etheridge‚ Elton John‚ Pansy Division‚ Imperial Teen…they have all paved the way for out musicians‚ like newcomer Adam Lambert. Now it’s time for the transgendered community to strap one on — a guitar‚ th... more
Ray's Anatomy
If HBO's new series, Hung (premiering Sunday), is about a suburban male escort who's, well, endowed, you've got to wonder why the pay cabler doesn't give us a swinging glimpse of the title character, a la Boogie Nights. But with ... more
In the Company of Men
Everything about Gossip is big. Zaftig, out-and-proud front-woman Beth Ditto. Thunderous beats. Spacious grooves. Post-punky/funky guitar riffs. And their third release was put together by music’s biggest producer: Rick Rubin. Music for Men (... more