News
In Atlanta
Marietta to host first ever Pride festival
The Marietta Rainbow Festival will take place at LeBuzz on Saturday, July 24.
Premiere Party raises 50K for homeless LGBT youth
The annual Premiere Party, which traditionally kicks-off Atlanta’s summer party circuit, raised $50,000 for homeless LGBT youth CHRIS Kids serves.
’Burn a Koran’ Pastor’s New BFF: Phelps’ ’God Hates Fags’ Crew
A Gainesville, Fla. anti-gay minister’s plan to make a bonfire out of copies of the Qu’ran--the holy book of the Muslim faith--has been denounced by the military and the State Dept., but the minister’s group has friends in Topeka, Kansas.
Ore. abuse case lawyers want to question cardinals
Lawyers for a man who wants to hold the Vatican accountable for the priest who molested him in the 1960s asked a federal judge Wednesday to allow them to question top cardinals.
Entertainment
In Atlanta
Kim Stengel :: Phantom’s long running diva
No one has played the role of Carlotta Giudicelli, the haughty prima donna in Phantom of the Opera, more than Kim Stengel. She has performed the role more than 5,000 times on Broadway as well as all over the U.S., Canada, and Asia. EDGE had the change to catch up with Stengel for a conversation about Phantom, long runs, touring and playing a diva.
Actor Tony Vierling finds a home in ’Little House on the Prairie’
Tony Vierling came to the musical version of Little House on the Prairie when it was first produced a few years ago at Minneapolis’ Guthrie Theater. His experience was so positive that when he was asked to join the road company, he jumped at the chance. EDGE spoke to Vierling (who is the dance captain for the show as well as an understudy for various roles) recently about the show’s appeal, working with Melissa Gilbert and going on for a 12-year old.
Left for dead by MTV, music videos rebound on Web
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.
The Kids in the Hall :: Death becomes them
The Kids in the Hall are back on television - this time on IFC with a new series called Death Comes To Town. With the show coming to a close this week, EDGE spoke to KITH Scott Thompson about the show, the Kids and his health.
