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Glee star Darren Criss says he’s “culturally queer”

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Darren Criss has described himself as “culturally queer”. The American actor memorably rose to fame on the Fox musical comedy Glee as Blaine Anderson, the openly gay lead singer of the Dalton Academy Warblers who becomes romantically involved with Chris Colfer’s mainstay Kurt Hummel. Blaine and Kurt have since been hailed as one of the most iconic queer couples in television history. After playing the title character in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway, Criss went on to star in American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace as gay serial killer Andrew Cunanan, for…

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This Glee star almost left Ryan Murphy’s hit musical series during season 5

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The fifth season of Glee almost featured a very different cast lineup. In 2009, TV enthusiasts were introduced to the popular teen musical dramedy, created by Nip/Tuck creator Ryan Murphy. Taking place at the fictitious William McKinley High School, the series focused on the school’s glee club, New Directions, as they navigated issues such as sexuality, race, gender identity, mental health, pregnancy and school violence. The show also propelled the careers of Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Corey Monteith, Naya Rivera, Amber Riley, Heather Morris, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Diana Agron…

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It’s time that asexuality stopped being the lost letter in the LGBTQIA+ acronym

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For Asexual Awareness Week, writer Allie Daisy King explores how she came to terms with her asexuality and the need for ace individuals to be recognised by the wider queer community. WORDS BY ALLIE DAISY KING  I spent so much of my life wondering when I was going to get my foot-popping kiss, ever since I first watched The Princess Diaries. Everything I came across had me poised to expect fireworks. Then, when it finally happened, aged 18 in the back of an Uber in Melbourne, I was confused. I…

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The Price of Glee: Discovery+ releases first trailer for explosive docuseries

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Discovery+ has released the first trailer for its highly anticipated docuseries exploring the deaths of three Glee stars. The Price of Glee will delve into the global phenomenon the show became and the tragedy it has since been marred by. “The bigger the show went, the smaller their worlds become,” an interviewee can be heard saying in the trailer. It will include never-heard-before stories and will explore the role fame played in the deaths of Cory Monteith, Naya Rivera and Mark Selling. Monteith died at the age of 31 from…

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Chris Colfer says he was “absolutely terrified” to play Kurt Hummel on Glee

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Chris Colfer revealed that he was initially terrified to portray an openly gay character on the hit series Glee. Back in 2009, the 32-year-old author wowed viewers with his portrayal of Kurt Hummel on the beloved teen-comedy. Due to his performance, the young talent won multiple accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award, People’s Choice Award and a Golden Globe Award. However before the series became a pop culture hit, Colfer revealed that he was terrified to take on the role – which was specifically written for him – out of…

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Glee star Chris Colfer breaks silence on whether he’ll see Lea Michele in Funny Girl

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Glee star Chris Colfer has revealed if he’ll see Lea Michele in the Funny Girl revival. Back in the 2010s, Ryan Murphy’s acclaimed musical comedy ruled the entertainment sphere with its infectious covers and hilarious storylines. The series also made households names out Michele and Colfer – who portrayed Rachel Berry and Kurt Hummel, respectively. While the two talents played best friends on screen throughout the show’s six-season run, it appears their relationship in real life is a bit more complicated. During a recent interview on SiriusXM’s The Michelle Collins…

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Jonathan Groff says he was “ashamed” of his sexuality before role in HBO’s Looking

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Jonathan Groff has opened up about his challenging coming out process in a brand new interview. If you’re a lover of musical theatre, then there’s a high chance you’re aware of Groff and his incredible talent. In the late 2000s, the Matrix: Resurrections star made waves with his breakout role in the popular rock musical Spring Awakening. Following the success of the aforementioned musical, Groff gained further recognition for his roles in Glee, Hamilton, Frozen and the beloved LGBTQ+ drama Looking. But alongside the continued upward trajectory of his career,…

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Jonathan Groff reunites with Spring Awakening cast in new HBO documentary

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Jonathan Groff and the cast of Spring Awakening are headed to HBO Max in a new documentary. If you were a musical theatre fan in the early 2000s, chances are you’ve heard of the coming of age rock musical Spring Awakening. Based on the German play of the same name, the Broadway show followed the lives of a group of teens living in late 19th century Germany. Within its multiple musical numbers, Spring Awakening touched on various topics, including sexuality, abortion and suicide. The production also sky-rocketed the careers of…

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Darren Criss discusses debate over straight actors playing gay characters

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Darren Criss has given his thoughts on the ongoing debate regarding straight actors playing gay roles. At the start of his career, Criss received critical acclaim for his portrayal of gay Warbler Blaine Anderson on the hit TV show Glee. After starring in five seasons of the musical series, he portrayed critically acclaimed LGBTQ+ roles in American Crime Story and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. However, in 2018 Criss announced that he would no longer portray queer characters. “There are certain [queer] roles that I’ll see that are just wonderful,”…

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15 of the best LGBTQ+ shows you can watch right now on Disney Plus

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The post 15 of the best LGBTQ+ shows you can watch right now on Disney Plus appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Sam Damshenas

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