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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Man Who Came Out as Gay at 90, Once-Closeted 29-Year Military Vet Share Their Stories in New 'Late to the Party' Doc
ABC News Studio's upcoming documentary special Late to the Party: Coming Out Later in Life showcases people in the LGBTQ+ community who came out as older adults Interview subjects include a man who came out as gay when he was 90 years old, a retired Baptist priest and a military veteran The documentary premieres June 6 on ABC and streams the following day on HuluIt's never too late to live your truth. ABC News Studio's upcoming documentary special Late to the Party: Coming Out Later in Life showcases people in the LGBTQ+ community who came out as older adults, and PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the trailer. Late to the Party will air on June 6. The release date is timed to Pride Month, which is celebrated throughout June in the United States to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall uprising. The special will first debut on ABC before streaming on Hulu the following day. The documentary follows writer Charles Blow, 54, who came out as bisexual in his 40s, as he speaks with an array of individuals about their coming-out journeys and current lives. One of the subjects is a man who came out as gay when he was 90 years old. "Well, let me tell you," he begins to say in the trailer before the scene cuts. Others include a retired Baptist priest and a military veteran. "All around the country, people in mid-to-late life are coming out of the closet," Blow says at the beginning of the trailer, followed by snippets of people's personal accounts. "I was in the military for 29 years. For me, being gay wasn't an option," one man says. Another recalls "hiding so many things" prior to coming out. "I was the only openly African American Baptist acknowledging my sexuality," a third man reveals. "It was just like, 'Oh, did he just serve us some tea?' " More emotional stories are teased as a young woman tearfully embraces her father after he calls her "brave," and snapshots of an intimate gathering attended by people in same-sex relationships fill the screen. Blow concludes the trailer with a sweet message to viewers: "Coming out late in life, you are not alone. And you are fine, just the way you are." The documentary is produced by World of Wonder — the Emmy Award-winning team behind RuPaul's Drag Race, with Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Jeremy Simmons and Melia Patria serving as executive producers. David Sloan is a senior executive producer, and Blow is a consulting producer. "We're so proud to celebrate not only the resilience and strength of our community, but also the incredible progress that has been made over the decades," Bailey and Barbato say in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE. "We are honored to partner with ABC News Studios and have Charles at the forefront of this project, sharing his transformative story of self-love and acceptance that can inspire us all." Sloan adds in an exclusive statement that the show "is a deeply moving exploration of identity, courage and authenticity that reminds us it's never too late to live your truth." He continues, "Highlighting the journeys of those who come out later in life is not only important — it's profoundly inspiring." "Through highly intimate, emotional stories, viewers will learn about the challenges that kept older generations in the closet and celebrate with them as they experience the joy of being out and proud for the first time later in life, ultimately learning it's never too late to find acceptance, community and true self-love," the synopsis teases. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Last June, Blow spoke to several individuals who came out later in life for The New York Times. "I came out when I was about 40 years old," he said, reflecting on his own journey. "And it was a strange experience because it felt a little bit like you were a person out of time — that people around you had done what you were doing much earlier; they experienced the same feelings that you were experiencing as an older person, earlier." Late to the Party: Coming Out Later in Life airs June 6 at 8/7c on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu. Read the original article on People
New York Post
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman disheveled with fake nail, sores at LA hotspot after singer sounded alarm on his ‘mental health'
Cher's 48-year-old son, Elijah Blue Allman, was recently spotted looking worse for wear following the end of his ugly conservatorship battle with his superstar mom. Allman, whose father was the late Southern rockstar Gregg Allman, was caught on camera smoking a cigarette outside the famous Chateau Marmont hotel on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, Calif., this week. 11 Cher's 48-year-old son, Elijah Blue Allman, was spotted looking worse for wear outside the famed Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood. MHD/Avalon 11 Allman's clothes were in tatters and he appeared to have several marks on his legs. MHD/Avalon His clothes were in tatters, per a video first obtained by Daily Mail, and he struggled to stand up straight as he stumbled around the exclusive Hollywood hotspot. Allman, who had a long, nail-polished fingernail on his right hand, was also seen staring off vacantly before shakily wandering back into the famed hotel. The Post reached out to Cher's rep for comment. The disturbing footage of Cher's adult son comes after the 'Believe' singer, 78, and Allman months after they ended their bitter conservatorship battle. 11 Allman smoked a cigarette outside the hotel before stumbling back inside. MHD/Avalon 11 Cher's son's shorts were stretched out and stained. MHD/Avalon 11 Allman was also seen staring off vacantly. MHD/Avalon Cher first applied to place her son in a conservatorship in December 2023, claiming he could not 'substantially manage his own financial resources' because of 'severe mental health and substance abuse issues.' 'Any funds distributed to Elijah will immediately be spent on drugs, leaving Elijah with no assets to provide for himself, and putting Elijah's life at risk,' the legal documents stated. She also claimed that Allman's estranged wife, Marieangela King, was a bad influence on her son and actively worked against her efforts to get him help. 11 Cher and her son at the premiere of 'Blow' in March 2001. Getty Images 11 The 'Believe' singer and Allman at the New York premiere of 'Stuck on You.' WireImage The battle became so intense that King, 37, accused the Goddess of Pop of hiring four men to kidnap Allman to send him to a rehab facility. But Cher denied King's kidnapping allegations and told The Post at the time, 'I didn't do it, and if I did it, I wouldn't say I did it.' The 'If I Could Turn Back Time' singer ultimately dismissed the conservatorship case in September 2024. 11 Cher with Allman and his now estranged wife, Marieangela King, in 2016. Marieangela King /Instagram 11 Allman and King in February 2024. ASSOCIATED PRESS 'The team successfully defended Elijah, resulting in Cher voluntarily dismissing her petition,' Allman's lawyers told People following the dismissal. 'This outcome allows the parties to focus on healing and rebuilding their family bond,' they added, 'a process that began during mediation and continues today.' In April, King filed for divorce from Allman, citing irreconcilable differences. She marked their date of separation as March 31, 2025. 11 Allman and King arriving to court with their lawyers in January 2024. The New York Post 11 King filed for divorce from Cher's son on April 8. WireImage 'We had a beautiful 13-year journey, filled with memories I'll always cherish,' she said after filing for divorcen. 'I know we'll remain friends, and Elijah will always hold a special place in my heart.' 'As we turn the page to this next chapter,' she added, 'we kindly ask for privacy and truly appreciate your understanding.' King also requested $6K per month in temporary spousal support and the family vehicle: a 2017 Toyota Prius.
NDTV
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Buck Teaser: Get, Set And Groove To Jackson Wang And Diljit Dosanjh's Dance Anthem
New Delhi: A big treat for Diljit Dosanjh's fans. His new single Buck, in collaboration with K-pop star Jackson Wang, will be out tomorrow (May 9). A day ahead of the release, Jackson dropped the teaser on Instagram. The clip opens to dancers showing their killer moves on the floor. The scene then cuts to Jackson, who sings, "I can show you how to dance". There is a glimpse of Diljit and Jackson dressed in black outfits as people dance around them. The side note read, "BUCK feat. Diljit Dosanjh in 24 24-hour countdown. YouTube countdown is on NOW. Pre-SAVE LINK in BIO now. Do u wanna dance?" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jackson Wang (@jacksonwang852g7) ICYDK: Jackson Wang is a member of K-pop group GOT7 and an established solo artist. The singer is known for hits like 100 Ways and Blow. The Hong Kong-born performer has gained a substantial following throughout Asia, the United States and Europe with his unique blend of pop, hip-hop and R&B. Jackson is expected to visit Mumbai on May 10 to promote his song, Buck. This will mark his second major appearance in India after performing at Lollapalooza in 2023. According to India Today, the Diljit Dosanjh and Jackson Wang collaboration materialised after both artists expressed interest in working together. Jackson's upcoming India visit is being coordinated by Kamal Shah, a Singapore-based associate of Jackson, and Bunty Bahl, a prominent figure in the music and Bollywood industry. Before Jackson Wang, Diljit has collaborated with several international artists such as Sia, Camilo, Ed Sheeran and Saweetie. The singer has many hit songs under his belt, such as Born to Shine, G.O.A.T., Hass Hass, Kinni Kinni, Raat Di Gedi and more. Diljit recently concluded his sensational Dil-luminati Tour after touring the USA, Canada, Europe and India.
NDTV
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
This Is Not A Drill: Diljit Dosanjh And GOT7 Member Jackson Wang To Collaborate For A Song. Details Inside
New Delhi: K-pop star Jackson Wang and Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh have joined forces for a new single titled BUCK. The song is scheduled for release on May 9. This collaboration brings together two of Asia's biggest music stars. Jackson Wang, a member of K-pop group GOT7 and an established solo artist, is known for hits like 100 Ways and Blow. The Hong Kong-born performer has gained a substantial following throughout Asia, the United States and Europe with his unique blend of pop, hip-hop and R&B. Diljit Dosanjh enters this collaboration following his groundbreaking performance at Coachella and numerous successful global tours. Adding to the anticipation, Jackson Wang is expected to visit Mumbai on May 10 to promote BUCK. This will mark his second major appearance in India. According to India Today, the collaboration worked out after both artists expressed interest in working together. Jackson's upcoming India visit is being coordinated by Kamal Shah, a Singapore-based associate of Jackson, and Bunty Bahl, a prominent figure in the music and Bollywood industry. ICYDK, Jackson Wang is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter and fashion designer. He has released two solo albums - Mirrors (2019) and Magic Man (2022), and is currently working on MAGIC MAN 2.
The Guardian
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Big Ocean, the world's first deaf K-pop band, on the stigma, the songs and a second album
'People often ask how we can be a K-pop group with hearing loss,' PJ says in between rehearsals in Seoul. 'But we want people to see us perform and be inspired, with our hearing status as almost a side note.' PJ is the main vocalist for band Big Ocean, which made history almost exactly a year ago as the world's first K-pop group composed entirely of members with hearing loss, a daunting venture in South Korea, a country where conformity is culturally valued. Now approaching their first anniversary, the trio of PJ, Chanyeon and Jiseok has overcome the sceptics, the stigma and the cultural barriers to prepare for a European tour and a second mini-album, having inspired fans worldwide. 'We've heard from fans who've found the courage to pursue dreams they'd given up on. That means more to us than being defined by our hearing status,' says PJ, as they prepare backstage for a TV show in Seoul. 'Through our activities, we'd rather be seen as artists who give strength and inspiration to people.' Before Big Ocean, the trio were on entirely different paths. 'I was an alpine skier for about four years, competing in national disability winter competitions,' says 22-year-old Jiseok, the group's youngest member and main dancer, who has been deaf since infancy and uses hearing aids. PJ, 25, was a YouTuber creating content about hearing impairment awareness. He lost his hearing through a childhood illness and uses a cochlear implant in his left ear and a hearing aid in his right. Chanyeon, the eldest at 27, worked at Korea University Anam hospital for four years as an audiologist before joining the group. He too lost his hearing in childhood, and had surgery for cochlear implants in both ears. Their paths crossed at Parastar Entertainment, a pioneering South Korean talent agency focused on representing artists with disabilities. The early days were challenging. 'Each of us recognises beats at different speeds, so it was extremely difficult for us to coordinate at first,' Chanyeon says. To address this, they turned music into a multisensory experience. The group synchronises by using specialised metronomes that flash in time with the music, vibrating smartwatches that pulse to the beat, and numeric displays that visually count measurements. When recording vocals, Big Ocean collaborates with AI specialists who track each member's vocal characteristics and then create a voice model that helps them refine their performances. 'It's a collaborative process,' says PJ. 'When things get difficult, our staff support us, helping us adapt and overcome challenges together.' Their music focuses on the themes of perseverance, hope and unity. Their debut song, Glow, encourages listeners to 'draw the world we'll create together in the sky'. Later releases, like Blow and Slow, continue this optimistic narrative by emphasising resilience and never giving up. The single Bright, released in February, features lyrics written by students with intellectual disabilities who used AI tools, and artwork created by students with visual impairments. The group's upcoming second mini-album, Underwater, marks a shift from youthful freshness to a more mature concept, revolving around the metaphor of mermen who discover their true power beneath the surface, with tracks representing a journey from submersion to awakening. What drives the three through the tough times is their connection with a global fanbase, affectionately called 'pado' (Korean for 'wave'). 'They [the fans] are so considerate,' says PJ. 'Even when things are tough, their generosity gives us strength. We have video calls with fans worldwide … No matter how tough things may be, I read their message as my motivation.' That motivation works both ways. Fan Nicolle Brown, from North Norfolk in the UK, has a chronic illness. The 32-year-old says: 'It's incredibly uplifting and inclusive, with their use of sign language in their performances bringing that extra touch that's personal to them and something new to bring to the industry as a whole. 'Seeing them accomplishing wonderful things despite the drawback of not being as able-bodied as the average person gives me hope.' Kirsty Spencer, 33, from Tipton, England, says: 'Big Ocean inspires me in a lot of ways…. They are something the music industry needs: true representation that disabled people rarely see in the media.' Jazmin Tannie, 29, from South Wales, says it's easy to feel left out as a disabled K-pop fan, but Big Ocean's 'meaningful lyrics make many of us feel seen and understood in ways we haven't experienced before'. Haley Cha, the CEO of Parastar Entertainment, had previously encountered significant obstacles when promoting artists with disabilities in modelling and acting, so she turned to K-pop as a 'last bastion' for inclusion. She is confident in Big Ocean's potential. 'My goal is to make Big Ocean the post-BTS phenomenon,' she says. 'Just as BTS broke stereotypes about Asian artists succeeding globally, Big Ocean can challenge preconceptions about artists with disabilities.' Big Ocean's tour begins on 19 April in Lausanne, Switzerland. 'We're really looking forward to travelling abroad and trying different foods,' says Chanyeon, smiling. 'Any recommendations?'
