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Rufus Wainwright Marries Jorn Weisbrodt in New York

Scott Shetler — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:48:38 +0000

Rufus Wainwright, who once famously declared, “I’m actually not a huge gay marriage supporter,” tied the knot yesterday at his home in Montauk, N.Y., with his long-time partner, theater producer Jorn Weisbrodt. Page Six reported that 250 guests witnessed the nuptials, including Lou Reed, Yoko Ono, Carrie Fisher, Julianne Moore, and Cindy Sherman. Also on [...]

Rufus Wainwright Quietly Rocks 'Letterman' + More

Joe Robinson — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:00:25 +0000

– Rufus Wainwright continued his push on the late-night talk show circuit Monday night when he performed the slow-grooving ‘Out of the Game’ track ’Jericho’ on the ‘Late Show With David Letterman.’ Wainright was accompanied by his typically expansive seven-piece backing band. [The Audio Perv] – Dinosaur Jr. bassist Lou Barlow has released the first new album from [...]

Rufus Wainwright – Bizarre Tour Rider Requests

Joe Robinson — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:50:15 +0000

Who would have thought Rufus Wainwright could be so demanding? The singer has an easy-going personality onstage, but behind it he doesn't hold back when it comes to what he doesn't want: No bread, no pasta, no red meat, no sugar, no dairy (including no butter or sour cream), no nuts, no plastic cutlery, no chocolate, no Evian water, not even any alcohol, his rider stipulates. “Rufus is on a strict dietary plan,” it explains, “so p