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The Ballet world loses a Prince: Richard Cragun dies at 67

7 August 2012 by Gramilano 12 Comments

Richard Cragun, one of the most important dancers of the 20th century has died at 67. His legendary partnership with Marcia Haydée, the ground-breaking work at Stuttgart Ballet with John Cranko, and … [Read more...] about The Ballet world loses a Prince: Richard Cragun dies at 67

More Ziegfeld folly! Can you still be a Follies girl at 105?

14 July 2012 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Of course you can! Doris Eaton Travis was the last surviving girl from the Ziegfeld Follies. She joined the company in 1918 at the age of 14, and in this picture with her younger self is the … [Read more...] about More Ziegfeld folly! Can you still be a Follies girl at 105?

Oliviero Toscani stirs up controversy with his new penis calendar

23 December 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Photographer Oliviero Toscani, best known for his provocative ad campaigns for Benetton, is causing scandal once again with his 2012 calendar for a leather-tanning consortium showing close-ups of 12 … [Read more...] about Oliviero Toscani stirs up controversy with his new penis calendar

Spock actor Zachary Quinto comes out as a gay man

17 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Actor Zachary Quinto, known for portraying Spock in the 2009 blockbuster film "Star Trek," has publicly come out as a gay man. In an interview with New York Magazine published yesterday, Quinto … [Read more...] about Spock actor Zachary Quinto comes out as a gay man

Elizabeth Taylor’s designer clothes to be auctioned

21 September 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Designer clothes owned by Hollywood legend and fashion icon Elizabeth Taylor, including haute couture by Chanel, Yves St. Laurent and Dior, will be sold at auction in New York, Christie's said … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Taylor’s designer clothes to be auctioned

Annie Lennox collects her OBE for charity work from the Queen

29 June 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Annie Lennox has collected an OBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace for her charity work fighting Aids and poverty in Africa.The former Eurythmics singer, 56, said: "Its quite magical. Its really … [Read more...] about Annie Lennox collects her OBE for charity work from the Queen

George Michael to sing at the Royal Opera House

23 June 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

George Michael is to stage a special concert for Sir Elton John's Aids foundation. The gig at London's Royal Opera House will benefit the charity's newly created Elizabeth Taylor Memorial … [Read more...] about George Michael to sing at the Royal Opera House

Critics Roundup: South Park creators’ musical ‘The Book of Mormon’ triumphs on Broadway

27 March 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

It looks as though everyone got the joke after all. Even in Utah, it seems, with no damning articles or negative reviews. Time reports: “I was prepared for scatological humor, generous doses of the … [Read more...] about Critics Roundup: South Park creators’ musical ‘The Book of Mormon’ triumphs on Broadway

Elizabeth Taylor: selection from a life… what today’s press has been saying, her best films and her changing look

23 March 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Today's press A London-born beauty who never lost her clipped, clean way of speaking, Ms. Taylor possessed vivid features known to three generations of filmgoers: Raven hair, dark eyebrows, ivory … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Taylor: selection from a life… what today’s press has been saying, her best films and her changing look

The violet eyes have closed for the last time: Dame Elizabeth Taylor dies at 79

23 March 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Dame Elizabeth Taylor has died in Los Angeles today at the age of 79. The double Oscar-winning actress had a long history of ill health and was being treated for symptoms of congestive heart … [Read more...] about The violet eyes have closed for the last time: Dame Elizabeth Taylor dies at 79

The Maestro and Madonna – it must be the date from hell

4 January 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

From Norman Lebrecht's excellent blog 'Slipped Disc: I had to read this twice to make sure the hangover hadn't turned into a Bruckner nightmare, but even in the cold light of day it appears that the … [Read more...] about The Maestro and Madonna – it must be the date from hell

Dead Twitter celebs emerge from their digital coffins – and in doing so raise $1 million for AIDS charities

7 December 2010 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

It took longer than many thought -- and comedians had a laugh at their expense -- but singer Alicia Keys and her celebrity friends raised $1 million for an AIDS charity and, with it, lived to tweet … [Read more...] about Dead Twitter celebs emerge from their digital coffins – and in doing so raise $1 million for AIDS charities

Ailey – Bennett – Donn – Joffrey – Nureyev – Gillis … … …

1 December 2010 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Some of the dance world's losses, but the list is much, much longer: Alvin Ailey Michael Bennett Jorge Donn Robert Joffrey Rudolf Nureyev Christopher Gillis ... … [Read more...] about Ailey – Bennett – Donn – Joffrey – Nureyev – Gillis … … …

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GRAHAM SPICER

Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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