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Actress Olympia Dukakis has passed away Actress Olympia Dukakis was one of those actresses whose face was simply known. Among other things, she starred in "Moonstruck" and in "The Naked Gun 33 1/3". Among other things, she was especially popular in the queer community. The mother of three children has now died. This was recently announced by her brother on social networks. Her colleague Cher has also spoken out via Twitter in the meantime. Despite her advanced age, Dukakis recently participated in a Netflix production. Who was Olympia Dukakis? Olympia Dukakis was probably what you would call a "typical character actress." She was known and loved, among other things, for her raspy but all the more endearing voice. Where other actors and actresses might still strive to sound as harmonious as possible, Dukakis was associated with one thing above all: authenticity. ...

Nicolas Puschmann is back on Let's Dance! The shock was deep! Nicolas Puschmann's exit was hard to digest for fans and jury. If you looked closely, you could even read a "What the F***?" on Motsi Mabuse's lips. However, the defeat last Friday is now history. Because: Nicolas Puschmann is back! As some, including Joachim Llambi, had already suspected, the Dutch singer Ilse de Lange had to admit defeat to her injury after all. Puschmann was overwhelmed As is almost proper in this day and age, Nicolas Puschmann got in touch with his fans via Instagram. However, the confusion was clearly written on his face. After all, he had to come to terms with the idea that his Let's Dance career was history just a few hours before. In the video, which by the way was already recorded in the training room, he describes that he learned of the news when he was just...

Nothing looks as sexy as good manners, right? Many queers, among others, also seem to be of this opinion. Because: the gentleman style is currently more popular than ever! Whoever manages to impress his counterpart can sometimes book clear flirting advantages. But what actually makes a real gentleman? What exactly is so sexy about mastering the mix of compliments and pleasant restraint? And how can you put it all into practice during the Corona Pandemic? While the following information won't directly turn everyone into a gentleman, it does point out some interesting clues that are worth pondering. Tip No. 1: As a gentleman, keep quiet and enjoy? Yes, but only conditionally The motto "A gentleman keeps silent and enjoys!" is only conditionally true. Anyone who has ever sat in front of a rather taciturn interlocutor on a date knows that this can be very exhausting. Therefore, it is best here - as so often - to de...

Melanie Müller, Katy Bähm and Olivia Jones sing against homophobia The statements of the Prince of Anhalt on the subject of "being gay" have made waves. Now follows a reaction from people who were or are - more or less directly - affected by said statements. Melanie Müller and Katy Bähm were live on the scene when the homophobia scandal took its course. Olivia Jones reacted immediately with a long statement in the social networks. Now the whole thing is processed musically. Müller, Bähm and Jones recorded the song "We are Queer" together. The result? A catchy tune with a special message. A danceable beat against homophobia Possibly the people who wrote the song thought that there are already enough songs that point out in a dignified way that homophobia and intolerance (unfortunately) still exist in everyday life. After all, Lady Gaga already proved that statements can lead to more...

Nicolas Puschmann had to leave Let's Dance - but why? It was one of the Let's Dance decisions that many viewers could not understand: Nicolas Puschmann's journey on Let's Dance came to an unexpected end on Saturday. And that, although the ex-Prince Charming had still skimmed 27 points with his Quickstep in the first round. Shortly after the announcement of the verdict, voices were raised in the social networks criticizing the verdict. More and more viewers demanded that the decision about the final elimination should not lie with the TV community, but should be made by the jury. Speaking of the jury, Motsi also expressed her dismay that Nicolas must now set sail. Already during her first evaluation, she emphasized that she would look forward to the show every time, knowing that Nicolas and Vadim would dance again. A Let's Dance participation with a high degree of difficulty In the course of time, it turned out to be among ...

Fashion Baron Alber Elbaz has died of covid-19. Fashion designer Alber Elbaz is dead. The 59-year-old died of covid-19. Among others, Alex Koo, his life partner, also mourns him. The two had been together for a long time. In Paris, in a hospital, Elbaz now closed his eyes. In the fashion world, the queer designer was successful and well-known. His creations showed not only a sense of style, but also always a pleasant conspicuousness. Among other things, it was Elbaz's cheerful and at the same time pleasant manner that made him so popular. In a world that - according to many prejudices - is mainly about superficialities, the designer always provided a breath of fresh air and ensured that people could also believe in the "good in people" without any problems for the most part. Alber Elbaz - a very special character There's no question about it: Alber Elbaz seemed a little more approachable than many other people in the industry. He convinced with imaginative cr...

Hape Kerkeling's "Beatrix" appearance marked its 30th anniversary "How far can you actually go?" Hape Kerkeling seems to have asked himself this question about 30 years ago. He dressed up as Queen Beatrix and drove to Bellevue Palace in a limousine. The rest is TV history. The action worked. It even seemed that not even the security guards could be angry with the entertainer. The whole thing was too ingenious to be perceived as mischievous. Nevertheless, many began to sweat. Because: the real queen arrived only a few minutes after Hape's performance. What had happened? The concept behind the prank was well thought out, yet comparatively simple. As part of the state visit of the Dutch Queen Beatrix, Kerkeling dressed himself up as Beatrix and took it upon himself to have a "lekker luncheon" at Bellevue Palace. Whether one was already aware of this at the time in the context of the first broadcast...

Elton John moves his Oscar party to the Internet For many film fans, the Oscars are simply part of a perfect movie year. The flair of "staying up late", "eating chips" and being happy for the stars who have been awarded one of the prizes just comes once in 365 days. In addition, the Oscars are almost always good for one (or more) surprise(s). However, there are also constants without which a "perfect Oscar night" would be difficult to imagine. One of them is the famous Elton John Oscar Party. No matter who wins, no matter who goes away empty-handed: Sir Elton John stands for good humor and entertainment like no other host. And this time? Due to Corona, an exuberant celebration was unfortunately not possible this time. But that's no reason for John to bury his head in the sand. Because: if it's not possible to celebrate "in real", the party can simply be moved to the Internet, can't it? Elton John brings the "Wh...

Men are more and more on nail polish especially in colorful colors & different variants David Beckham and Co. have long since demonstrated: yes, men can also wear nail polish! The proportion of male customers in the nail studio is continuously increasing and more and more are discovering their preference for colorful nails. However, in order for this trend to really come into its own, some "basic rules" should be observed. After all, it is important that the polish underlines one's own type and makes an authentic appearance. Anyone who displays the necessary sensitivity here can usually not do much wrong. Variant No. 1: the clear lacquer This is a wonderful option for all those who only want to harden their nails a little without immediately showing off with color highlights. The clear nail polish gives the nails a slight shine and - depending on the product - often makes them more resistant. Variant No. 2: Muted colors L...