The New Gay Icons

Soundcheck | Feb 1, 2011

This year, the fight for gay rights went pop. Today on Soundcheck: a look at how modern day icons like Lady Gaga and Ke$ha stack up to the greats like Madonna and Cher. Plus: bossa nova heiress Bebel Gilberto plays live in our studio.

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