Jake Shears

I will now repeat this title, sniffling a bit: Jake Shears (of the Scissor Sisters) and Justin Bond (Kiki and Herb, mistress of Shortbus ) sing THE ROSE!!!! WITHOUT IRONY!!! You see children Irony is what we homosexuals use to defend ourselves from the cruelties of the outside world, like homophobia, bad taste, fluorescent lighting, that drunk girl/guy at the office part , and of course, our feelings. Now here we have two of New York's most famous gay cabaret starlets (see irony!) singing Bette Midler's sappy heart wrenching balled that pretty much makes me want to go an slit my wrist with BIC ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is about Jake Shears. Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story

The next issue of Butt (which I've posted about here before), the quarterly gay journal which is equal parts raunch and literary interviews, will feature Jake Shears hanging out with designer/photographer Hedi Slimane. Read Full Story

« Towleroad Guide to the Tube #259 | Main | TowleTech V.96 » 03/14/2008 Back in January I posted that a Tales of the City musical was in the works, driven by Avenue Q scribe Jeff Whitty and Scissor Sister Jake Shears. It appears the project is moving along swiftly : "Jason Moore ('Avenue Q," "Shrek') will helm the show, which follows the idiosyncratic characters encountered by a young Midwestern woman in 1970s San Francisco. Produced by 'Avenue Q' producers Jeffrey Seller, Robyn Goodman and Kevin McCollum, 'Tales of the City' hopes to hit Broadway during the 2009-10 season. Budget for the developing show ... Read Full Story