We’re quick to throw around the word “iconic” these days — talk to any gay person under the age of 25, and you’re sure to hear it in every other sentence. But what does it actually take to be an icon, let alone a gay icon? These Women Have Earned Their "Gay Icon" Status.

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However, living in that bubble — especially if you grew up there — can lead to some surprises in the "real world." Take these 17 Times Celebs Failed At Everyday Tasks

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WKBW BuffaloCarmen Ruby Floyd, Bette’s Understudy in Hello Dolly!, Will Play At The Historic Birdland Jazz ClubBy Ashley RoweNov 14, 2018 Carmen Ruby Floyd, Bette’s Understudy in Hello Dolly!, Will…

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Chicago Tribune‘Hello Dolly’: Betty Buckley talks about the perils of following Bette Midler – And very well said, tooBy Chris JonesOctober 17, 2018 Q: I have to ask. You’re following…

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Bette Midler: Bootleg BettyExclusive: Bruce Vilanch, UnfilteredBy Guest Writer: Todd SussmanOctober 4, 2018 He’s naughty, bawdy, and brash.  I love it!  He was – and still is – the perfect…

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The DisinsiderBette Midler “Kvelles” Over New Mary Poppins MovieBy Skyler Shuler Sept. 29, 2018 We are just under 3 months away from the release of Walt Disney Pictures Mary Poppins Returns. The film had…

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Into MoreBright Light Bright Light on ‘Tough Love,’ His Friendship With Elton John, and Scoring ‘Queers’ BY DAVID OPIE 26 SEP 2018 Ever since Rod Thomas first stepped away from…

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710WORBetty Buckley: Hello, Dolly! National Tour is a “Gift”Sep 20, 2018 Broadway legend Betty Buckley says she’s “so excited” to be a part of the first national tour of Hello,…

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BillboardFormer ‘Sesame Street’ Writer Says He Wrote Bert & Ernie as a Couple, But Show Says They’re Just ‘Best Friends’9/18/2018 By Stephen Daw For nearly 50 years, Bert and Ernie,…

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Guardian‘Gay icons like to dress up’: Bob Mackie on Cher, Tina Turner and dressing Elton JohnBy Hannah MarriottAugust 20, 2018 You could dine out for a lifetime on Bob Mackie’s…

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