For some people, the Bible is clear: Jesus had a gay partner. For generations, scholars have debated the meaning of the line in the Gospel of John (), which states: “Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.”.
When Gertrude “Ma” Rainey — known as “The Mother of Blues”— sang, “It’s true I wear a collar and a tie Talk to the gals just like any old man,” in ′s “Prove It on Me,” she was flirting with scandal, challenging the listener to catch her in a lesbian affair. It might not seem like a big deal to us now, but back then, pursuing same-sex relations could get you.
Morris still maintains a close relationship with Duke today. He also mentioned his appearances on "Diff’rent Strokes," where he commended Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges’ performances. Finally, the discussion led to Garrett's role on "The Jeffersons" and rumors about Sherman Hemsley being a gay man. Interview by: Shawn Prez.
When William Burroughs turned 80, his work found yet another generation of fans. GARY INDIANA caught up with the writer, as prolific and eclectic as ever and interviewed him for Out.
Sadly, when Dusty Springfield came out as bisexual in , her commercial career collapsed, and she went from hero to zero. Springfield rose to fame with The Springfields in the s, who had a smattering of hits before successfully pivoting into a solo career.