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Cyndi Lauper Announces 'True Colors' Concerts for Gay Rights

Posted Mar 12th 2007 3:30PM by Kenneth Hill
Filed under: Celebrity, Events, Gay Pride, Gay Rights, Video, YouTube

true colors tour logo I was flying home from Fort Lauderdale on Jet Blue this morning when Cyndi Lauper popped up on that nifty personal satellite TV screen all the seats have. Every homosexual on the plane quickly changed channels to see what was up with the ol' gal. I unplugged the 'phones from my iPod, which was belting out some vintage Nancy Wilson, and tuned in. A new album, I hoped? No. Way better.

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 Queens in line." Right on, girlfriend!

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.

cyndi lauper 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.

"This tour was created to celebrate our differences by raising awareness for liberty, fairness and dignity for everyone – not just some of us. Our fans can come out to celebrate a great cause while also hearing some great music," Lauper said.

I. Can't. Wait.

See cities, dates, artists and info: True Colors
Purchase Tickets: Ticketmaster
(tickets not yet available for some cities)

Watch Cyndi Lauper Singing 'True Colors,' Live in 2006:

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1. 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.

Posted at 5:02PM on Mar 13th 2007 by danny

2. well Danny I think you suck

Posted at 5:18PM on Mar 13th 2007 by ha!

3. 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..

Posted at 8:38PM on Mar 13th 2007 by bill comey

4. 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.

Posted at 12:46AM on Mar 14th 2007 by RobertsonL

5. Robertson I agree. Let's not talk about Danny's comment. He doesn't deserve the attention.

Posted at 12:50AM on Mar 14th 2007 by Ryan Lochk

6. 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

Posted at 10:41PM on Mar 17th 2007 by Bermuda

7. Danny, dig a hole and bury yourself, you are a rock with lips. Big Up Cindy.

Posted at 1:19AM on Mar 18th 2007 by Anthony

8. 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.

Posted at 1:42AM on Mar 18th 2007 by John in Fort Lauderdale

9. 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!

Posted at 2:10AM on Mar 18th 2007 by Mary Anne

10. 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!!!!!

Posted at 2:36AM on Mar 18th 2007 by Cindy

11. 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.

Posted at 3:52AM on Mar 18th 2007 by JC

12. 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...

Posted at 4:22AM on Mar 18th 2007 by Matt

13. 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?

Posted at 4:41AM on Mar 18th 2007 by SS

14. I'm curious as to why these "haters" are visiting a queer site in the first place? Ms. Lauper is a ledgend. Godspeed...........

Posted at 6:03AM on Mar 18th 2007 by Mary Ellen

15. 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

Posted at 11:58AM on Mar 18th 2007 by JIM

16. true colors concerts for gay rights...i´d love to be part of this... i love cyndi lauper :)

Posted at 3:31PM on Mar 30th 2007 by chilean

17. 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.

Posted at 11:19PM on Apr 1st 2007 by Twinspirit

18. 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.

Posted at 7:45AM on Apr 7th 2007 by sal

19. 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.

Posted at 5:07PM on May 18th 2007 by Victor

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