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entertainment2 years ago

Barry Manilow Reflects on the Struggle of Concealing His Sexuality in the Spotlight

Barry Manilow, the renowned singer, spoke candidly about the challenges he faced in concealing his sexuality, fearing it would end his career. He revealed his orientation publicly in 2017 and expressed relief over the supportive response from fans. Manilow recalled a conversation from the 1980s where Clive Davis mentioned the negative impact on Elton John's career after coming out, though Davis doesn't remember this discussion. Manilow has been with his husband, Garry Kief, since 1978 and they married in 2014. He also shared his joy in becoming a grandfather through Kief's daughter's adoption.

via New York Post |
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entertainment2 years ago

Barry Manilow Reflects on the Struggle of Concealing His Sexuality in the Spotlight

Barry Manilow, the iconic singer, discussed the challenges of concealing his sexuality, describing it as a "burden" and expressing constant worry about being asked about it in interviews. He came out publicly in 2017 and has been married to his partner Garry Kief since 2014. Manilow recalled a conversation with Clive Davis, who allegedly warned him about the risks of coming out, citing Elton John's experience. Despite his fears, Manilow's fans showed overwhelming support when he revealed his sexuality. He also shared his joy of being a stepfather and a grandfather, embracing these roles in his personal life.

via Fox News|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Barry Manilow Reflects on the Struggle of Concealing His Sexuality in the Spotlight"

Barry Manilow opened up about the early days of his career performing at the Continental Baths, a gay bathhouse, alongside Bette Midler, and the 'burden' of hiding his sexuality for decades. Despite the unusual gig, he viewed it as just a job. Manilow, who came out publicly in 2017, reflected on the fear that revealing his sexuality would have ended his career, a sentiment echoed by record producer Clive Davis. He also discussed the changing attitudes towards being gay in the entertainment industry, noting that it would have been detrimental to his career had he come out in the 1970s.

via PinkNews|
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entertainment2 years ago

Barry Manilow Reflects on the Challenges of Concealing His Sexuality in the Spotlight

Barry Manilow, in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, discussed the challenges he faced hiding his sexuality to protect his career, fearing it would end if he came out. He never felt able to address his LGBTQ identity publicly until 2017, despite never being directly asked about it in interviews. Manilow also mentioned a past conversation with Clive Davis about the risks of coming out, which Davis doesn't recall. Manilow, who has been with his husband Garry Kief since 1978, expressed gratitude for the positive reaction to his coming out from fans and the public.

via Rolling Stone|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Survivor's Parvati Shallow Announces Queer Identity, Confirms Romance with Mae Martin"

"Survivor" winner Parvati Shallow has come out and announced her relationship with comedian Mae Martin through Instagram posts. The couple shared affectionate photos and expressed their happiness, receiving support from celebrity friends. Shallow, who was previously married to John Fincher, will be seen next on Peacock's "The Traitors."

via Entertainment Tonight|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Survivor's Parvati Shallow Announces Queer Identity and Relationship with Mae Martin"

Parvati Shallow, known for winning "Survivor: Micronesia," has come out as gay and revealed her relationship with comedian Mae Martin through an Instagram post. The announcement comes after Shallow's divorce from fellow Survivor alum John Fincher, with whom she has a daughter. Shallow has faced challenges, including filing for a domestic violence restraining order against Fincher. She is also set to appear in the second season of Peacock's "The Traitors" airing in January 2024.

via Daily Mail|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Survivor Champion Parvati Shallow Comes Out, Confirms Romance with Comedian Mae Martin"

Survivor winner Parvati Shallow has come out as queer in an Instagram post where she also revealed her relationship with comedian and Taskmaster winner Mae Martin. The post featured photos of the couple and a caption celebrating their queer identity. Fellow Survivor winner Erika Casupanan also came out as a lesbian, marking a significant day for LGBTQ representation within the Survivor community.

via Vulture|
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