Ball Legend Paris Dupree has Died

If you are a fan of "Paris Is Burning" then I have some sad news. Paris Dupree has died.

Here's the scoop:

In New York’s drag ball world, Paris Dupree was considered a legend among legends. As the founding mother of the House of Dupree, she was an inimitable force, an iconic figure who mobilized young, urban gays to express themselves in ways that mainstreamAmerica could not quite understand. That is until the release of Jennie Livingston 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning, which was named after one of Dupree’s grand balls. Details of Dupree’s death remain unconfirmed, but friends and fans began Tweeting “R.I.P. Paris Dupree” on August 15. She was living in New York City at the time of her passing.

“The ballroom runway ‘Grand Prize Competition’ in heaven got a bit thicker this week with the passing of Mother Paris Dupree,” says famed performer Karl Xtravaganza. “Her death signals the end of an era.” Dupree made her mark as one of the “big five” House mothers in New York’s ballroom scene. She founded the House of Dupree in the 1970’s alongside her fellow mothers Angie Xtravaganza, Dorian Corey, Avis Pendavis and Pepper LaBeijia. Originally established in Harlem, the drag balls were over-the-top and exuberant—a Wonderland of escapism where you can be anything you want, and anything goes. Dupree’s annual Paris Is Burning ball inspired Jennie Livingston’s documentary, which included footage from ballroom events and intimate interviews with drag mothers and their “children.” Dupree appears in one scene where she rips the wig off her head and yells “Butch, Queen!” to the judges. It’s a true lesson in fierceness that only a ballroom icon could teach.

This is a sad day for the community.

Hat Tip to Rod 2.0

Cyndi Lauper Opens a LGBT Youth Homeless Shelter in Harlem

Musical diva and icon Cyndi Lauper will open True Colors Residence, a shelter for LGBT youth in Harlem.

The True Colors Residence, named after her 1986 hit "True Colors," will be located on West 154th St. near Frederick Douglass Blvd. in Harlem. The residence, the first permanent housing facility of its kind in the city, was conceived by the singer, her manager and the West End Intergenerational Residence, a non-profit focused on providing housing for homeless families and the elderly.

Lauper, a longtime supporter for LGBT rights, was moved to pursue this project because up to 40 percent of homeless youth in the city identify as LGBT. "These young people often face discrimination and at times physical assault in some of the very places they have to go for help," she wrote in a letter seeking donations for the residence. "This is shocking and inexcusable!"

The opening day is September the 1st. Go Cyndi!

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What will Happen in the True Blood finale?

Mega writer Alan Ball dropped some info on what to expect in the end of this season.

Hankie up, True Blood fans. Not everyone survives the Halloween clash between vampires and witches in the fourth-season finale. "There is a body count by the end," says creator Alan Ball. "It's more than one death—people we know and love—and it's pretty shocking."

And we may see an familiar face by the end too... P.S. It's not Russell  

Lost Trailer: Locke and Key TV Series

Locke & Key is a wonderful graphic novel that was made into a series. But Fox pu**ied out and let the pilot hang high and dry.

But in some mysterious fashion, it leaked and I have it for you to see

CBN News: Glee Is Desensitizing Our Kids To Homosexuality

Interesting Quote: Rick Perry

Even if an alcoholic is powerless over alcohol once it enters his body, he still makes a choice to drink. And, even if someone is attracted to a person of the same sex, he or she still makes a choice to engage in sexual activity with someone of the same gender. 

Yes, Ricky compared homosexuality with alcoholism.

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Steve Jobs Resigns from Apple

Now a Gay man is the CEO,and his name is Tim Cook

New Video: Elephant - Queer Nation

Have you heard of Elephant? Not the movie or the animal, I'm talking about the musical group. Well, if not, here is the scoop. This duo is making the scene here in Los Angeles for a few reasons. 1) they're twins 2) they're gay 3) they rap.

Also their style is provocative and very interesting. I have their new video called "Queer Nation" for you to check out. Let me know what you think.

WATCH: The Asshole Teacher of the Year defends his Anti-Gay Facebook Message

This son of bitch is Jerry Buell. He was suspended for posting a hateful message about gay marriage on Facebook. Now he feels that he was wronged:

Interesting Quote: Joseph Farah

Look, this earthquake turned out to be a warning only, without loss of life or serious property damage. But there will be a bigger one coming, as everyone should understand.Your life can change dramatically in the blink of an eye. 

I don't know what to expect from this hurricane on its way toward the East Coast. It could be devastating for some or nothing at all. 

Nevertheless, it's always a good time to get right with God.
Your life can be snatched away at any time without warning. So, when we get them, we should take heed.
Listen to God. Read His book. Obey the commandments. Listen to His voice. Seek forgiveness for your sins. Pray for the redemption of your loved ones. Pray for the redemption of your country. I say this in love to everyone reading.

You can laugh about it. You can cry about it. But take the message seriously.
It is offered earnestly in love. 

Washington, D.C., deserves more than the wallop it got today. It needs a much bigger shaking up than it got. And I have no doubts that it is coming – unless there is a real change of heart in the leadership of this country.
After all, if America doesn't face judgment soon, God will have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah. And God doesn't offer apologies.

Joseph thinks D.C. deserves worse. I guess it does since the GOP and Tea Party are screwing things up.
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