The transparency that online social networking imposes is something that takes getting used to. For many people, exposing yourself to a potentially immense and judgmental community can be new and scary. But many gay people love that function of Facebook because it makes one primary but traditionally fraught ritual of gay and lesbian life so much easier. That would be coming out. Facebook is like drive-thru coming out: quick, cheap and open all night. Read More...
Profession: NFL Coach and Sportscaster
Biography: As head coach of the Oakland Raiders John Madden won the 1976 Super Bowl. Although drafted into the NFL Madden never got the chance to play due to a knee injury in training. He turned to coaching in 1960 before joining the Oakland raiders in 1967 and becoming head coach in 1969. Madden retired as coach in 1978. After his coaching career, he became widely known as a colour commentator for NFL telecasts, paired with Pat Summerall and then Al Michaels. Read More...
Not surprisingly, Live Nation is posting another record quarter in Q2 2024, with revenue up 7% over Q2 2023 to more than $6 billion, operating income up 21% to $466 million and 39 million fans globally at its concerts, up 5% with double-digit growth at the company’s arenas and amphitheaters. Read More...