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PEOPLE ARCHIVES: 2006
(chronological by date posted, with latest on top)
People Archives: 2006 / 2005 / 2004 / 2003 and earlier
Pam Spaulding Blogs Her Way to the Top The author of the LGBT political blog Pams House Blend, talks about conservative reactions, midnight postings and how to make a difference.
Catie Curtis Reconnects Lesbian singer-songwriter and activist Catie Curtis talks about her latest album, Long Night Moon, and her support for LGBT rights.
Top Chef's Josie Smith-Malave Lesbian chef Josie Smith-Malave, formerly a professional football player with the New York Sharks, brings her best game to Bravo's new season of Top Chef.
Lesbian Athletes Finally Get Their Own Deals After decades of homophobia and sexism, lesbian athletes are finally getting the accolades and support they deserve.
The Tonight Show's Vicki Randle The Tonight Show's openly lesbian band member is finally stepping into the spotlight with her first solo CD, Sleep City.
Interview with Mandana Jones of Bad Girls In her first interview for an American publication, the Bad Girls star talks about the British prison drama, and her chemistry with co-star Simone Lahbib.
The Amazing Race's Amazing Father/Daughter Team Teammates Duke Marcoccio and his openly lesbian daughter, Lauren, tell us how their experience on The Amazing Race helped them become closer to each other.
Interview with South of Nowhere's Mandy Musgrave The actress talks about what the new season holds for Ashley, the response of gay viewers, and staging the perfect catfight.

Interview with Top Model's Megan Morris The recently eliminated contestant on this season of America's Next Top Model tells us that she wasn't the only lesbian in the Top Model house.

Martina Navratilova Retires on a High Note This month, Navratilova ends her tennis career with her 178th doubles title at the U.S. Open, and is honored by Lambda Legal for her lifetime of courage and integrity.

The Power of Two: Ellen Ratner and Cholene Espinoza Fox News correspondent Ellen Ratner and her partner, pilot and reporter Cholene Espinoza, talk about Katrina, the right wing and gays in the military.

Al Start Is Ready to Go With a new album and her first international headlining tour, the British singer-songwriter turns life into sweet acoustic music.

Out British Actress Sophie Ward In 1996, Ward made headlines when she came out as a lesbian. Ten years later, she reflects on her career, producing a successful play, and what it means to be an out actress.

Rock Star: Supernova's Patrice Pike The bisexual indie rocker talks about her new gig on Rock Star: Supernova, her fans and challenging herself creatively.

Gay Without the Spin: Elvira Kurt Toronto-based comedian Elvira Kurt talks about her Hungarian heritage, her recent marriage, and her new reality series, First Comes Love.

Flying High with Dreya Weber The omnisexual producer and star of The Gymnast talks about aerial arts, making a film about gay women, and working with Cher.

Jackie Warner Talks Back TheThe Work Out star tells us what has happened since the end of her Bravo series, including why she is back together with girlfriend Mimi.

Cruising for Comedy: Poppy Champlin The out comedian talks about how she got her start, the lesbian and gay cruise circuit, and performing at the Gay Games in Chicago.

Doria Roberts Declares War on Apathy The out musician and activist talks about the political edge to her music and her latest project, the War on Apathy.

I'm (Not) Gay … So What? Oprah and other celebrities show that being gay is not the stigma it used to be.

Michele Balan: The Last Woman Comic Standing The comedian talks about writing concert banter for musicians, performing for gay audiences and making it to the final rounds of NBC's Last Comic Standing.

Shamim Sarif: Making Her Mark on Page and Screen The award-winning British lesbian author talks about her upcoming film, Can't Think Straight, about two young women of Palestinian and Indian origin who fall in love.

The Sky's the Limit for Jackie Warner The star of Bravo's Work Out discusses fitness, her girlfriend, and why being gay has helped her succeed.

Maxine Lapiduss: From Roseanne and Ellen to Variety With a Twist The writer/producer of hit shows Roseanne and Dharma and Greg talks about coming out in Hollywood and what happened behind the scenes on the last season of Ellen.

Interview with Lesli Klainberg The Director/Producer of Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema talks about her new IFC documentary, the queer film community, and why she loves Desert Hearts.

Interview with Andrea Meyerson The director talks candidly about the wild days of her 20's, her long road to coming out, and the genesis of the Laughing Matters films.

Lesbian Athletes at Wimbledon: Mauresmo Triumphs, Martina Says Goodbye Amelie Mauresmo scores her second Grand Slam victory of the year with a win, while iconic champion Martina Navratilova loses her final pre-retirement match.

The Long Laugh: Comic Karen Williams The humorist talks about comedy, social justice, and the International Institute of Humor and Healing Arts.

Writing with Heart: Anne Stockwell The Senior Arts Editor for The Advocate talks about interviewing Sheryl Swoopes, aggravating Anne Heche, and the unique privilege of conducting coming-out interviews.

Interview with Maja Ivarsson of The Sounds The charismatic bisexual singer talks about her band's queer following and their new cd, Dying To Say This To You.

Mastery of Form and Music: Elizabeth Bishop The Pulitzer Prize-winner was one of the most distinguished American poets of the twentieth-century.

Cynthia Nixon Wins Big at 2006 Tony Awards The actress kisses her partner Christine Marinoni before taking the stage to collect the Tony Award for her performance in Rabbit Hole.

Terri Jentz on Her Strange Piece of Paradise In her first book, the screenwriter investigates the unsolved crime of her own attempted murder in 1977.

From Family Ties to Desperate Housewives: Screenwriter Katie Ford The successful screenwriter talks about being out in Hollywood and how Ellen DeGeneres inspired her hit screenplay for Miss Congeniality.

Imagination Ignited: Singer-Songwriter Rachel Sage The prolific songstress talks about coming out as bisexual, the joys and trials of life on the road, and her latest release, The Blistering Sun.

Sheila Kuehl Finds the Spotlight Again The co-star of the hit 1960s TV series The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis enjoys her latest starring role as a controversial California senator and LGBT activist.
American In-Brella Inventor Sheryl McDonald For former airline agent Sheryl McDonald, necessity led to invention and a spot in the finals on American Inventor.
A Woman of Many Voices: Maile FlanaganThe Emmy-winning lesbian actor shines in the animated children's show PBS' Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks.
Interview with Iyari Limon The newly-out bisexual actress talks about her culinary ambitions, her new film, auditioning for The L Word, and how playing gay on Buffy impacted her coming-out process.
Interview with Sarah Waters The internationally best-selling author of historical novels Tipping the Velvet and Fingersmith talks about her writing process, her new book, and her lesbian agenda.
Janis Ian: An Enduring Legend The prolific out folk singer burst onto the music scene 40 years ago with a controversial song about interracial romance, won Grammys for songs like the 70s hit "At 17", and recently released her 20th album.
Interview with Chastity Bono Chastity Bono talks about growing up in the spotlight, her struggle with addiction, and competing on Celebrity Fit Club.
Jenny Shimizu on Full Throttle The out mechanic/model/actor speaks of girlfriends, unicorns and the action-packed, self-deprecating adventure show she will soon be bringing to cable TV.
Silas Howard is Exactly Like You Silas Howard, from punk band Tribe 8 and the film By Hook or By Crook, is now making Exactly Like You, a feature that will offer an alternative reading of the Billy Tipton story.
Karla Lemon: A Conductor with a Mission The lesbian orchestra conductor talks about achieving success in a male-dominated profession and making classical music more accessible to the masses.
Welcome to the New Heather Matarazzo Since playing a painfully awkward preteen in Welcome to the Dollhouse, the talented actor hit her 20's, came out, and is now about to star in a “lesbian Sex and the City."
China's Super Girl Li Yuchun Li Yuchun’s win of an American Idol-like singing competition and her sudden rise to stardom mark a turning point in the meaning of Chinese womanhood and the development of a queer identity in Mainland China.

Interview with Lena Headey The beautiful and talented star of Imagine Me & You talks about training with a dominatrix, meeting the press, and love at
first sight.

Amelie Mauresmo Wins Her First Grand Slam Title The out lesbian tennis player beat Justine Henin-Hardenne to win the Australian Open.

Interview with Gaye Adegbalola The musician talks about Saffire--The Uppity Blues Women's new CD Deluxe Edition, her solo career, and her evolution as a songwriter.

Interview with Honey Labrador The out model-turned-actress and producer talks about her career, her talk show, her new film, and working with an ex.

Kristanna Loken Comes Out The star of BloodRayne and Terminator 3 talks candidly about her romantic relationships with both men and women in an upcoming issue of Curve magazine.

People Archives: 2006 / 2005 / 2004 / 2003 and earlier

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