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I was flying home from
Cyndi was on national TV announcing the 'True Colors' concert tour which will visit 15 cities beginning in June to raise awareness about GLBT civil rights issues and to honor the love we gays have lavished on her lo these many years. I was flying high at the news -- literally and figuratively.
But wait ... It gets better.
The concerts will be five-hour extravaganzas guest starring a panoply of amazing artists who will join Ms. Lauper, including Rufus Wainwright, Erasure, The Indigo Girls, Deborah Harry and others. Rosie O'Donnell will be joining, and Margaret Cho is the host. OMG!
On why Cho chose to do this she said, "I am about as colorful and as queer as it gets. Who else is going to keep all those
One dollar of every ticket sold will be donated to the Human Rights Campaign. Erase Hate bracelets from the Matthew Shepard Foundation will be handed out to audience members and literature about issues facing the GLBT community will be available.
Lauper, who has a lesbian sister and has been a longtime staunch gay rights supporter, holds a special place in our community for many reasons -- not the least of which is that 'True Colors' has been adopted as a bonafide queer anthem. Now it will be further immortalized.
I. Can't. Wait.
See cities, dates, artists and info: True Colors
Purchase Tickets: Ticketmaster
(tickets not yet available for some cities)
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Tuesday 13 March
By danny
I use to like Cyndi Lauper, now I have reason not to. Lauper is pretty much a Has-been now, and will obviously do anything to get a little attention now that she is pretty much done.Perhaps she is just championing the cause for her sisters sake, I could be wrong, but homosexuals do not need nor deserve any special attention or rights.And people like Rosie O'Donnel need to be boycotted by Hollywood and the public completely, and once and for all. I believe that this country was better off when all gays were still in the closet, and it is time they went back to it.
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Tuesday 13 March
By ha!
well Danny I think you suck
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Tuesday 13 March
By bill comey
Danny that is the one of the most ignorant statements I have heard in quite some time. Gay people deserve the same rights as anyone else in this country. And as far as going back in the closet it will never happen we are moving forward and beyond ignorance such as yours. One more thing if it were not for gays, blacks and jews there would be no hollywood..
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Wednesday 14 March
By RobertsonL
Danny your comment is stupid! I think you just want the attention. If you seriously think that way, then I pity you. Cyndi is a great person doing something for a great cause. She's not a "has been." She's a legend.
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Wednesday 14 March
By Ryan Lochk
Robertson I agree. Let's not talk about Danny's comment. He doesn't deserve the attention.
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Saturday 17 March
By Bermuda
I think thats a great thing that cyndi is doing and supporting her sister, I really would not waste any more time talking to the closet door come out already you don,t know what your missing. smile
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Sunday 18 March
By Anthony
Danny, dig a hole and bury yourself, you are a rock with lips. Big Up Cindy.
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Sunday 18 March
By John in Fort Lauderdale
My adoration of Cyndi Lauper is insurmountable. Her support for gays and lesbians does not go unnoticed and all those who don't think that gays need rights should walk a few days in our shoes let alone a lifetime. Cyndi will never be a hasbeen not as long as she continues her devotion to those of us that simply adore her. One question tho.....why no concert here in south florida??? I'm very depressed about it.
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Sunday 18 March
By Mary Anne
Whoooooohooooooooo Great job Cyndi!!! I am so proud to be a fan. I will be looking for tickets! I am a married straight woman for 20 years and am happy to say I support all gay and lesbian rights. Rosie is a fav and I love her to death!!
I am so proud of the things Rosie has given back to the kids and the Gay community. And now Cyndi? whooohoooo Great job girls!
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Sunday 18 March
By Cindy
John I have to agree with your statement completely!!!
As for the concert schedule...I like you was sad to see she wasn't doing a concert in Sacramento,CA...she has 3 scheduled dates here in California..unfortunately they are the Bay area...and Southern California :( I hope she gets enough requests to add dates to the concert tour!!!!!
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Sunday 18 March
By JC
No matter how you look at it homosexuallity is wrong both morally,ethically, and legally. It's a shame now that people think that they can change laws and ethic's just to suit them. The law say its wrong and the Bible says it's wrong. You have the right to remain silent. Do so, what you do in your bedroom is your business but I for one dont want myself or my children subjected to your style.
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Sunday 18 March
By Matt
Right on Cyndi you're amazing for doing this... F@CK all the haters out there... Gays are struggling the same way African Americans did back in the 60's. We the gay population shall overcome and I will see you in concert sister...
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Sunday 18 March
By SS
To JC, Well you'd better not be having oral sex, or any other "deviant" sex , other than missionary syle , otherwise you'll be commiting acts of immorality in some people's minds. How does it feel to be judged? It's nobody else's business how you have sex and with whom, is it?
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Sunday 18 March
By Mary Ellen
I'm curious as to why these "haters" are visiting a queer site in the first place? Ms. Lauper is a ledgend. Godspeed...........
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Sunday 18 March
By JIM
WOW JC- THOSE ARE SOME SMART WORDS COMING FROM SOMEONE UP AT 4 IN THE MORNING WITH NOTHING BETTER TO DO THAN LOOK UP HOMOSEXUAL STUFF. HMMMMM ..SOUNDS INTERESTING TO ME. ARE U DOING THE STR8 THING WITH YOUR HANDS DOWN YOUR PANTS TOO?? I'M GLAD PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE STILL IN THE CLOSET BECAUSE YOU SERVE AS A LEARNING TOOL FOR THE NEXT GENERATION. YOU EXEMPLIFY EVERYTHING WE DO NOT WANT TO BE
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Friday 30 March
By chilean
true colors concerts for gay rights...id love to be part of this... i love cyndi lauper :)
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Sunday 01 April
By Twinspirit
Remember...don't give negitive speech, thought or action any energy. It only inflates it. Let the Danny's of this world speak their minds. It won't cause harm unless we let it. We know who we are. Only Love and Acceptance truly rules in this planet of ours. Hate is only Fear.
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Saturday 07 April
By sal
everyone has the right to their own opinion.even scumbags like those haters.we must always remember that.if we dont it will be turned around on to us.God Bless Cyndi.And i cant forget Rosie. for she has the bravery to come out and speak against this evil administration that we have in power at the moment.
The smart people know who you are.
Cyndi we appreciate what you are doing for us.we love you.
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Friday 18 May
By Victor
love you Cyndi. You rock girl.....I can't wait, I would have paid twice the amount for the tickets just to get a chance to see Cyindi again, I wouldn't dare miss any of Cindi's concerts, in 1984 during the filming of Money Changes Everything in Houston, I was 18 and so there...in white as you asked.....we are so excited and counting down the days.....love you Cyndi.
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