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Looking for some new sounds? Here’s the latest music reviews

Looking for some new sounds? Here’s the latest music reviews

Macklemore Gemini ★★★★½ Departing from his usual sounds when working on projects with Ryan Lewis, Macklemore’s latest album ventures into a more contemporary style of hip-hop but potentially an older version of Macklemore. Dealing with personal drama, battles with apathy, ego and the seduction of substances and sex. There is stark contrast to his other […]

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The Reverend Fred Nile thinks gay people will create their own nation

The Reverend Fred Nile thinks gay people will create their own nation

The Reverend Fred Nile has expressed his fear that LGBTI people might be moving to create their own nation. The outrageous claim was put forward in a media release citing the leader of the Christian Democratic Party’s reaction to US rapper Macklemore performing his song Same Love at the National Rugby League Grand Final. The song, which […]

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Editors of Australia’s largest LGBTI publications discuss the marriage debate

Editors of Australia’s largest LGBTI publications discuss the marriage debate

Editors from Australia’s largest LGBTI publications have met up to discuss the current marriage equality debate, the Macklemore controversy, and whether or not sport has a place in political debates. OUTinPerth’s Managing Editor Graeme Watson joined Matthew Wade from the Star Observer and Silke Bader of LOTL Magazine, on Melbourne radio station JOY FM’s regular […]

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Will rainbow flags be banned from NRL grand final?

Will rainbow flags be banned from NRL grand final?

Olympic stadium has denied media reports claiming that rainbow flags will be banned at today’s National Rugby League grand final. While media reports had claimed that a ban on ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ marriage campaign signs, and rainbow flags would be in place, the venue has put out a statement denying such a ban exists. Olympic […]

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Macklemore pledges donation to the ‘Yes’ campaign

Macklemore pledges donation to the ‘Yes’ campaign

Rapper Macklemore has pledged a donation to the ‘Yes’ campaign for marriage equality. The performer has announced his portion of Australian profits from the tune Same Love will go to the ‘Yes’ campaign. The song, which was number one on the Australian charts four years ago, shot back up to the top spot after conservative politicians […]

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Abetz asks if Macklemore will have to officially authorise his song?

Abetz asks if Macklemore will have to officially authorise his song?

Senator Eric Abetz has asked if rapper Macklemore will be required to provide an authorisation statement after performing his song Same Love at the NRL Grand Final? Macklemore is expected to perform his song about homophobia, that became an anthem for the marriage equality movement in the USA, on Sunday afternoon. Singer Mary Lambert, who penned […]

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Nobody writes songs about denying people’s rights

Nobody writes songs about denying people’s rights

OPINION The debate over whether or not it was appropriate for the National Rugby League to invite a singer who supports marriage equality, and had a hit song about reducing homophobia, is entering its third day. It’s likely to continue at least until Macklemore and Mary Lambert take to the stage at the NRL Grand […]

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“Let him play the song” Turnbull laughs off Macklemore complaints

“Let him play the song” Turnbull laughs off Macklemore complaints

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has laughed off Tony Abbott’s concerns about rapper Macklemore performing his song Same Love at the NRL Grand Final. “He should perform whatever he wants to perform,” the Prime Minister said, “I mean for heaven’s sake, it’s the half-time entertainment at the Grand Final. They’ve got a great artist, he’ll sing his top […]

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Madonna Played Wedding Singer to 33 Couples at the Grammys

Madonna Played Wedding Singer to 33 Couples at the Grammys

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis hit the stage with singer Mary Lambert for their overwhelmingly popular number “Same Love” at the Grammys. In a brief break in the song, Queen Latifah officiated a marriage ceremony for 33 couples, after which Madonna came onstage to sing a verse of “Open Your Heart” with the choir before joining […]

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