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Oscars Get With the Political Program

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Feb 10, 2020 This year's telecast showed signs of progress—now the Academy Awards producers need to get audiences to tune in again. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Elton John Soars as Pop Phoenix in ‘Rocketman’

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig May 30, 2019 “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a tough act to follow, but “Rocketman” may just become the next nostalgic musical sensation to hit theaters. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Brunei Laws Allow Stoning for Gay Sex, Adultery

ANNABELLE LIANG / The Associated Press Apr 3, 2019 Designed to bolster the influence of Islam, the Southeast Asian nation's laws also apply to children and foreigners. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Russia’s War on Gays Now Extends to Elton John

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Sep 26, 2013 The pop icon has said he will go ahead with two concerts in Russia for the sake of his gay fans in that country, but conservative groups there are calling for a ban on the Rocket Man. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rocketman Tackles Religion

Staff / Truthdig Nov 12, 2006 Sir Elton John said in a recent interview that all organized religions should be banned for sowing bigotry toward gays and turning people into "hateful lemmings." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )