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Rita McKenzie :: Everything’s coming up Ethel

Sep 9
Rita McKenzie’s been paying tribute to Ethel Merman for some 20 years now; but, she’s quick to point out, she’s not impersonating the Broadway great. EDGE spoke to McKenzie about her show - Ethel Merman’s Broadway - currently at the Laguna Playhouse.

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In Los Angeles

Reckless paparazzi bill goes to Gov.’s desk

By Weho News Staff | Sep 9
If there is one thing most people in WeHo know and hate, it is the scrums between men with cameras and mad car chases with cameras pointed out windows down the Sunset Strip that drive celebrities to distraction in hopes of getting the "money shot."

Debate rallies Senator Boxer’s local supporters

By Matt Baume | Sep 9
People packed a downtown bar last week to cheer on Senator Barbara Boxer (D-California) in the only scheduled debate with her Republican challenger, businesswoman Carly Fiorina.

The ’New Gay?’ Polyamorists Pursue Legitimacy

Sep 9
Polyamorists in Canada are seeking legitimacy for consensual, familial relationships between non-related adults... a lot of them. Or, at least, more than the usual two.

Gay Couple, Fleetingly Famous for a Kiss, Separated by Tragedy

Sep 9
Two young men electrified a conservative South African town when a picture of them kissing prompted anger, but also spoke to gays of passion, commitment... and normalcy. Tragically, a month after the photo was taken, one of the young men is dead following a car crash.

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Entertainment

In Los Angeles

A Wither’s Tale

By Trevor Thomas | Sep 2
Another brilliant offering by the insane Troubadour Theater Company: Shakespeare and the soulful tunes of Bill Withers. Say what?

LA Report :: Gleam Joel -- empowering hip-hop with new musical

By Ed Rampell | Sep 1
A chance meeting in a Swiss swimming pool led to the writing of a new musical that uses hip-hop to tell an empowering message, thanks to singer Gleam Joel.
Olivia Newton-John

Where are those black pants? Catching up with Olivia Newton-John

By William Bessette | Sep 8
Catching up with our favorite "Grease" star... Olivia Newton-John during her recent Vegas trip. Her new musical opens the Toronto Film Festival this week.

Britney Booted from ’Big Brother’ House

Sep 9
Julie Chen sat down with evicted "Big Brother" 12 house guest Britney Haynes and discussed her exit, her relationship with the guys and her time in the house.

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Style

Face It, Summer’s Over: Put Your Best Face Forward into Autumn

By Mark Thompson | Sep 7
Face it, summer’s over. Your share has expired and fears of Hurricane Earl sent you racing back to the city. No more salty-air days; so long, sun-kissed skin. Boo hoo. So now what? Now it’s time to stride into autumn with your best face forward.

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Nightlife

The Old Faithful geyser erupts in Calistoga, Calif., Wednesday, July 14, 2010. This isn’t the biggest geyser in the world, but it is regular, spouting off every 40 minutes or so. The water, about 350 degrees, shoots as high as 60 feet.

Finding Mr. Wright :: August 30, 2010

Sep 1
EDGE attended the sassy and pre-production launch party for FINDING MR. WRIGHT. The cast of the film, Matthew Montgomery, David Moretti and Jason Stuart were helping to raise money for LA AIDS Walk with the evening raffle. They were also looking for support of their new film with $2 jello shots. There were performances by Eric Rowland and Billy Dortch. Also, special guest Actor and Artist Thom Bierdz shared his work aat the event.

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Business/Finance

John Boehner

GOP proposes renewing tax cuts, freezing spending

Sep 8
House Republican Leader John Boehner onWednesday proposed a two-year freeze on all tax rates and a cut in government spending to the levels of 2008, before a deep recession took hold of the economy.

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Technology

In this publicity image released by Interscope Records, Lady Gaga is shown during the filming of her music video for ’Telephone.’

Left for dead by MTV, music videos rebound on Web

By Jake Coyle | Sep 9
Watching music videos has become central aspect of Internet usage. Music blogs and social media have greased the channels, facilitating the quick, easy spreading of videos, especially those with arresting or controversial visuals. People even buy clips on iTunes.

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Travel

With a five star hotel in the background, a man walks by restored Roman pillar tombs of the ancient city of Leukaspis a well known Greco-Roman port overlooking the Mediterranean Sea at the costal resorts of Marina, Egypt Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010. Today, it&r

Ancient City by the Sea Rises Amid Egypt’s Resorts

By Associated Press | Sep 8
Today, it’s a sprawl of luxury vacation homes where Egypt’s wealthy play on the white beaches of the Mediterranean coast. But 2,000 years ago, this was a thriving Greco-Roman port city, boasting villas of merchants grown rich on the wheat and olive trade.

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Health/Fitness

In this Sunday Feb. 1, 2004 file photo, entertainer Janet Jackson, left, covers her breast after her outfit came undone during the half time performance with Justin Timberlake at Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston.

Young Gay Men Fueling Rise in HIV Rates

By Kilian Melloy | Sep 8
The AIDS crisis that ravaged the gay community in cities like New York and San Francisco may be less visible, but it is still raging, health experts earn--and a new wave of HIV infections may be about to crest.

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EDGE@Night :: Upcoming Events in Los Angeles

September 10, 2010 @ Micky’s :: EDGE Fridays at Micky’s!

CD Release :: "Kaleidoscope Heart" from Sara Bareilles!

DVD Release :: "Shut Up And Kiss Me"!

SARA BAREILLES - "Kaleidoscope Heart" - Featuring the first ’F*ck You’ song & video "King Of Anything" -
In-stores September 7th...the follow up to her massively successful album "LITTLE VOICE"!
www.sarabmusic.com

SHUT UP AND KISS ME - Ben’s friends think he is a catch - smart, successful, sexy...and a commitment-phobe. Ben just thinks he just hasn’t found the right one. Ben (Ronnie Kerr, Regarding Billy, Daydream Obsession: Legacy) is 35, facing the unsatisfying suburban dating world, and looking for more then just sex. Nightmarish attempts with video dating, bad gym run-ins, and his uproarious friends signing him up with online match-making sites have got him nowhere. Meanwhile, Ben has his eye on the hot neighborhood stud, Grey (Scott Gabelein), who runs by his house everyday as he waters his lawn. He finally gets the nerve to talk to him and the chemistry is instant. But what happens when you meet someone who doesn’t share the same beliefs about relationships that you do? Funny and touching, Shut Up and Kiss Me deals with sexual monogamy and dating in today’s gay world. A modern take on the challenges of relationships and the unique obstacles of a budding gay love story. A romantic comedy for the rest of us!

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