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What happened when a gay choir toured America's Bible belt

What happened when a gay choir toured America's Bible belt | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

David Charles Rodrigues’ documentary, Gay Chorus Deep South, follows the group through a region fully entrenched in Trumpism

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Jozzy Interview: 'Old Town Road' Co-Writer Talks Being Out in Hip-Hop, Spirit Day & More

Jozzy Interview: 'Old Town Road' Co-Writer Talks Being Out in Hip-Hop, Spirit Day & More | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

For rapper and songwriter Jozzy, life is pretty sweet. She's always had an ability to attract talented artists — she got her start by writing for Timbaland and Missy Elliott, and has since written for the likes of Fergie and Tinashe, while collaborating with artists like Lil Wayne, G-Eazy and more.

Nikiah Swartz's curator insight, October 20, 2019 1:50 PM
She’s talented and an exceptional songwriter and artist. The source is very informative on pulling you in and letting you know who the artist is and what she does. A major informational resource for the industry.
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Inaugural Pride List 2019: See the Industry-Shaping LGBTQ Executives

Inaugural Pride List 2019: See the Industry-Shaping LGBTQ Executives | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

For Billboard’s inaugural Pride List, 40 executives who hail from every sector of the music business and self-identify as LGBTQ share their most recent professional achievements, why they’re optimistic in an era of unprecedented cultural change and their determination to see doors open wider -- for the benefit of the entire creative community.

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Singer/Songwriter Donovan Holden Releases New Album, A Brighter Day

Singer/Songwriter Donovan Holden Releases New Album, A Brighter Day | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

A Ohio native, Donovan Holden, began early on to write his own songs, in notebooks, vastly influence bu the radio tunes of the time: country, soul, rock n’ roll, pop, blues, jazz, gospel, and sacred music, which all seemingly co-existed together before the days of heavily formatted radio.

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Lovelytheband Fights for LGBTQ Rights in New ‘Maybe, I’m Afraid’ Video

Lovelytheband Fights for LGBTQ Rights in New ‘Maybe, I’m Afraid’ Video | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

“Everyone has insecurities and goes through trying times,” singer Mitchy Collins says

Gitit Druyan's curator insight, April 20, 2019 9:03 AM
This scoop is from https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lovelytheband-fights-for-lgbtq-rights-in-maybe-im-afraid-video-824403/
The Rolling Stone is a monthly magazine. It was founded in San Francisco in 1967, and consider to be one of the most reliable sources of music news. 
This video is dealing with an important subject that many people, (men and women) are struggling with. I think that "Lovelytheband" is doing the right thing by releasing a video telling a story about a man that all his life has been struggling with his sexuality. It will help a lot of young people and maybe even kids to talk about their issues and leave a truthful life. 
Thank you, Lovelytheband. 
Keila Snyder's curator insight, April 21, 2019 10:18 PM
I completely agree with this artists message. It uplifts those being knocked down in not just the entertainment industry but the society of today world wide. This is a credible source and it is used widely in the music industry.
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Grindr and pop superstar, LGBTQ activist Pabllo Vittar partner to create and offer exclusive content to the Grindr community

Grindr and pop superstar, LGBTQ activist Pabllo Vittar partner to create and offer exclusive content to the Grindr community | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The partnership will include exclusive Grindr and Pabllo Vittar video content and the release of new music to Grindr users before it's available to the general public. Grindr and Vittar will also work together to identify a project to support the LGBTQ community as part of the campaign. The partnership comes as Grindr celebrates a decade of helping users in virtually every country in the world to connect, thrive, and express their authentic selves.

william copeland's curator insight, April 23, 2019 1:54 PM
I think this is a very good step forward for the LGBTQ community, and I'm glad its something like Grindr that's doing it. The source is from Grindr itself, which I would consider very reliable, and an information source for those in the audio industry.
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Why the Gay Men’s Chorus of L.A. is singing for survival

Why the Gay Men’s Chorus of L.A. is singing for survival | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles has been part of the fabric of the city for 40 years, but recent allegations of sexual misconduct and serious financial problems have forced the group into painful self-reflection. An attempt to start over comes this weekend.

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Americana Musician and Equality Activist Molly Adele Brown to Perform at Vanderbilt LGBTQ Health Symposium

Americana Musician and Equality Activist Molly Adele Brown to Perform at Vanderbilt LGBTQ Health Symposium | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The Vanderbilt Program for LGBTQ Health is excited to announce they will be hosting their Second Annual Southern LGBTQ Health Symposium on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 9am-5pm. The symposium will engage providers, students, and community members throughout the region on a variety of topics to better serve sexual and gender minority patients and families.

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Introducing our sixth Hero of Pride!

Introducing our sixth Hero of Pride! | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

In celebration of the NYC arrival of WorldPride 2019, The Mixx is honoring 12 individuals who are making a difference in the lives of the LGBTQ community. Our sixth Pride Hero is Meredith Augustin, talented singer & musician, and backbone of the LGBT community at the Church of Saint Francis

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The Gay Men's Chorus of Mexico City fought immigration scrutiny to bring their songs to LA

The Gay Men's Chorus of Mexico City, en route to L.A., hit a snag at the Houston airport while going through customs. A call to the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles cleared things up and now the group is ready to lift its voice at the Glendale Alex Theatre this weekend.

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Brody Ray, Transgender Artist, Auditions for America’s Got Talent

Brody Ray, Transgender Artist, Auditions for America’s Got Talent | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Becomes First Out Transgender Musician to Progress to Judges’ Cuts - The third time is a charm for Brody Ray, a transgender singer/songwriter. After auditioning for American Idol and The Voice, the outgoing country singer from Kearney, Nebraska finally advanced to the live auditions of America’s Got Talent and earned four “yeses” from judges Simon Cowell, Mel B, Howie Mandel, and Heidi Klum, making him the first-ever out transgender musician to advance on the reality show. Brody Ray performed a powerful rendition of the song “Stand in The Light” by Jordan Smith.

Diquan McWilliams's curator insight, August 18, 2018 6:21 PM
This source seems very legit, it has a writer and different official links on the page. It doesn’t chooses sides and seems to go perfectly with the story line . The source has links to his official site , I’m not exactly sure if that’s showing that it has some type of relation with Brody Ray. I wouldn’t say this website is a major information resource because it’s call I Love Gay so I would think it’s made for Gay people and would be slightly bias in different circumstances.
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Pop star Ellen Joyce Loo was trailblazer for Hong Kong’s LGBT community and broke down stigma around mental illness

Pop star Ellen Joyce Loo was trailblazer for Hong Kong’s LGBT community and broke down stigma around mental illness | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it
On Sunday, the Hong Kong pop star died from a suspected suicide. Reporter Vivienne Chow looks back on her last meeting with the singer, where she appeared to have come to terms with her sexuality and bipolar disorder
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Olivia Records’ Judy Dlugacz and Cris Williamson to Receive Americana Jack Emerson Lifetime Achievement Award for Executive

Olivia Records’ Judy Dlugacz and Cris Williamson to Receive Americana Jack Emerson Lifetime Achievement Award for Executive | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Pioneering record label founders to be honored at the 17th Americana Honors & Awards, September 12 in Nashville, Tennessee - The Americana Music Association® names Judy Dlugacz and Cris Williamson, two of the Olivia Records founders, as recipients of the 2018 Jack Emerson Lifetime Achievement Award for Executive. The honor will be presented to Judy and Cris at the 17th annual Americana Honors & Awards, which will take place Wednesday, September 12 at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium.

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Samantha Sidley makes bubbly, LGBTQ-friendly jazz-pop

Samantha Sidley makes bubbly, LGBTQ-friendly jazz-pop | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The L.A. singer's quietly radical new album, "Interior Person," featuring "I Like Girls," was born from surviving both a serious illness and a sexual assault.

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Listen to Queer South African Artist Nakhane's Summer of Pride Playlist

Listen to Queer South African Artist Nakhane's Summer of Pride Playlist | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Listen to Queer South African Artist Nakhane's Summer of Pride Playlist

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Greyson Chance on Being Gay and Masculine

Greyson Chance on Being Gay and Masculine | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Find out what singer and YouTuber Greyson Chance said about masculinity, coming out as gay, and how his sexuality and gender intersect.

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How Pragya Pallavi Commemorated India's Legalization of LGBTQ Sex with New Album Queerism

How Pragya Pallavi Commemorated India's Legalization of LGBTQ Sex with New Album Queerism | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

On September 6, 2018, singer Pragya Pallavi sat glued to her laptop with a group of friends. The Supreme Court of India was hearing a case that would determine the fate of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, an outdated law criminalizing homosexual sex with jail time and a fine. She had a feeling that the hearing would go well, but was still “surprised and relieved” when the court decided to overturn the law.

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Gregory Dillon's 'Alien Boyfriend' Video: Watch

Gregory Dillon's 'Alien Boyfriend' Video: Watch | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

In an increasingly crowded queer pop arena, Gregory Dillon is creating colorful splashes by matching his heavy voice to his light songs, with great effect.

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Erasure’s Andy Bell Stars on New Stage Show, Queerteria TV in London

Erasure’s Andy Bell Stars on New Stage Show, Queerteria TV in London | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Queerteria TV is the latest installment in the performer’s project as his dystopian alter-ego, Torsten

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Lily Allen and Clean Bandit to headline new Irish LGBT music festival

Lily Allen and Clean Bandit to headline new Irish LGBT music festival | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The line-up for a new Irish music and arts festival aimed at the LGBT+ community has been announced today.

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Pride in Music is a new network to help support LGBTQ artists and allies in British music

Pride in Music is a new network to help support LGBTQ artists and allies in British music | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The new network will bring together LGBTQ professionals and artists – as well as allies – to help make positive changes in the music industry.

Destiny Acevedo's curator insight, January 24, 2019 8:33 PM
I think it would create a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community!
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Boston Gay Men's Chorus and Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles Face Off in World Series Challenge

Boston Gay Men's Chorus and Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles Face Off in World Series Challenge | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Today, the Boston Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) issued a World Series challenge to the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles. If the Boston Red Sox defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fall classic, the LA Chorus will perform Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline," a tradition at Fenway Park. If the Dodgers are victorious, BGMC will perform Randy Newman's "I Love LA" and make it available online. The winner will also make a donation to GALA Choruses, the North American association serving the LGBTQ choral moving, for its work supporting emerging LGBTQ choruses.

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At Represent NC, Women And LGBTQ Musicians Are Heard Loud And Clear

At Represent NC, Women And LGBTQ Musicians Are Heard Loud And Clear | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

When Triad-based artist Molly McGinn agreed to organize a new weekly music night at a local venue, she wanted it to look and sound a little different.

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Joey Suarez, Gay Latino Electro Pop Star, Releases New Music Video “Dancing By Myself” Exclusively on Revry

Joey Suarez, Gay Latino Electro Pop Star, Releases New Music Video “Dancing By Myself” Exclusively on Revry | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

When international LGBT streaming service Revry contacted Joey Suarez about offering exclusive content to Revry’s quickly growing subscriber base, Suarez knew the partnership was a match made in gay heaven. As an openly gay musician, Suarez is determined to help break down barriers and increase acceptance, following in the footsteps of other great LGBT artists including Elton John, Melissa Etheridge and Adam Lambert.

Albany Posey's curator insight, August 18, 2018 7:53 PM
I wanted to scoop this story because not many people want to come face to face with the LGBT situation in anything when it comes to the entertainment industry.

I have learned this for sure, and that is that everybody was really created equal. Those who are prejudice or discriminate against others don't believe we were created equal.

Me personally, I am glad to see Joey Suarez kicking down walls to bridge the gap between normal and what most consider abnormal. It's great to see he had the guts/nerves to break down barriers and increase acceptance. In my opinion, I don't think anyone is better than anyone else. I use to have a hard time accepting gay people, and it wasn't that long ago that I had that attitude towards them, But God has helped me to realize me and no one else has the right to suppress anyone's talent or gift and take it away from them just because they don't live the life we think they should live. As long as the music sounds good and has a positive message, I will support gay and straight alike when it comes to music.
ilovegay.net has been proven to be a reliable source for LGBT information in the entertainment industry. I was able to click on the link and it gave me this story, so I know it is reliable. It's not just reliable for this story, but it has given the world and especially the gay community a lot of stories concerning the LGBT community.
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LoveLoud illustrated the generational shift on LGBTQ issues, and shows us our future

LoveLoud illustrated the generational shift on LGBTQ issues, and shows us our future | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Sometimes progress can be a painfully slow slog; and sometimes it happens with shocking speed.

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