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CONTEST: IMPERIAL TEEN – FEEL THE SOUND

OIA Staff — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:34:05 +0000

Enter to Win! Merge Records presents FEEL THE SOUND the fifth album from beloved indie pop group IMPERIAL TEEN Eleven brand new tracks including the blog-buster “Runaway” Out Now http://imperialteen.com/ Read the full article @ CONTEST: IMPERIAL TEEN – FEEL THE SOUND Read more articles @ our blogBecome a fan on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

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CONTEST: Enter to win the W.E. – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and movie mini-poster!

OIA Staff — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:16:49 +0000

The Weinstein Company presents W.E. A film by Madonna. In Select Theaters February 3. Check your local listings. W.E. tells the story of two fragile but determined women – Wally Winthrop and Wallis Simpson – separated by more than six decades. In 1998, lonely New Yorker Wally Winthrop (Abbie Cornish) is obsessed with what she perceives [...]

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CONTEST: GRAFFITI6 – COLOURS

OIA Staff — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:36:23 +0000

Enter to Win! COLOURS the Capitol Records debut album from the vibrant new voice of soulful pop GRAFFITI6 featuring the hit single “Free” Available now! www.graffiti6.com Read the full article @ CONTEST: GRAFFITI6 – COLOURS Read more articles @ our blogBecome a fan on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

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CONTEST: CARISHMA’S “Glow In The Dark”

OIA Staff — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:12:28 +0000

Enter to win! “Glow In The Dark” the scorching club hit from rising pop star CARISHMA Available NOW on iTunes! with remixes by Dave Aude www.carishma.com facebook.com/carishmamusic Read the full article @ CONTEST: CARISHMA’S “Glow In The Dark” Read more articles @ our blogBecome a fan on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

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CONTEST: Skeleton – The Good Natured

OIA Staff — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:04:28 +0000

Enter to win! Skeleton the new EP from UK pop-noir trio The Good Natured Available digitally now Catch The Good Natured LIVE at Mercury Lounge on January 16! “…serious pop music. Nothing less than sheer brilliance” – Arjan Writes www.thegoodnatured.co.uk Read the full article @ CONTEST: Skeleton – The Good Natured Read more articles @ [...]

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CONTEST: Enter to win The Iron Lady soundtrack!

OIA Staff — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:48:42 +0000

The Weinstein Company Presents The Iron Lady starring Meryl Streep and Jim Broadbent Now Playing In Select Theatres www.ironladymovie.com ‘The Iron Lady’ is a surprising and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher (Meryl Streep), the first and only female Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. One of the 20th century’s most famous and influential women, Thatcher [...]

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CONTEST: Enter to win a My Week With Marilyn prize pack including wayfarer-style sunglasses, mints and movie poster!

OIA Staff — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:30:15 +0000

The Weinstein Company Presents My Week With Marilyn starring Michelle Williams, Kenneth Branagh and Eddie Redmayne Directed by Simon Curtis In Theaters November 23 www.myweekwithmarilyn.com My Week With Marilyn OFFICIAL Trailer Read the full article @ CONTEST: Enter to win a My Week With Marilyn prize pack including wayfarer-style sunglasses, mints and movie poster! Read [...]

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CONTEST: Enter to win a copy of Ceremonials!

OIA Staff — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:16:51 +0000

CEREMONIALS the sophomore album from the critically acclaimed band Florence + The Machine including the hit single “Shake It Out” Available everywhere from Universal Republic Records www.florenceandthemachine.net Read the full article @ CONTEST: Enter to win a copy of Ceremonials! Read more articles @ our blogBecome a fan on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

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OiA presents a J. Edgar prize pack giveaway contest!

OIA Staff — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:35:58 +0000

Enter for a chance to win a J. Edgar prize pack! One grand prize winner will win a J. Edgar leather messenger bag, J. Edgar hat, and movie poster. Four runners-up will win a J. Edgar hat and movie poster. Warner Bros. Pictures Presents J. Edgar In Limited Theaters Wednesday, November 9. Opens wide Friday, [...]

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CONTEST: Anonymous – prize pack

OIA Staff — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:42:32 +0000

Enter to win a prize pack for Anonymous including a t-shirt, bookmark and mini-poster! Columbia Pictures Presents ANONYMOUS In Theaters October 28 www.anonymous-movie.com Set in the political snake-pit of Elizabethan England, Anonymous speculates on an issue that has for centuries intrigued academics and brilliant minds such as Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, and Sigmund Freud, namely: [...]

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CONTEST: ERASURE – TOMORROW’S WORLD

OIA Staff — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:24:17 +0000

Enter to win! TOMORROW’S WORLD the highly anticipated new album from the legendary ERASURE featuring the hit single “When I Start To (Break It All Down)” Available Now Catch Erasure on their first US tour dates in more than five years For a full list of tour dates and ticket purchasing info, visit Erasureinfo.com [...]

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CONTEST: The Ides of March prize pack

OIA Staff — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:39:34 +0000

Enter to win a prize pack for The Ides of March including a t-shirt and mini-poster! Columbia Pictures and Cross Creek Pictures Present THE IDES OF MARCH In Theaters October 7 http://www.idesofmarch-movie.com The Ides of March takes place during the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary, when an up-and-coming campaign press secretary (Ryan Gosling) [...]

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CONTEST: Enter to win copies of JEM and the Holograms: Season One!!

OIA Staff — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:52:31 +0000

JEM and The Holograms: The Truly Outrageous Complete Series 11-Disc DVD Set featuring All 3 Seasons, 65 Original Episodes and Totally Awesome Extras! Rockin’ into stores on October 11 from Shout! Factory JEM and the Holograms: Season One available to own the same day! http://www.shoutfactory.com/browse/383/jem_and_the_holograms.aspx#axzz1XlquzhzJ Read the full article @ CONTEST: Enter to win copies [...]

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CONTEST: NERVO – We’re All No One

OIA Staff — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:16:33 +0000

ENTER TO WIN! “We’re All No One” The new digital single from the dynamic DJ/Producer/Songwriter duo and co-creators of the global hits “When Love Takes Over” (David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland) and “Put Your Hands Up” (Kylie Minogue). NERVO Featuring monster remixes by Hook N Sling, Dave Audé, Jungle Fiction and NERVO. Available now on [...]

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CONTEST: David Guetta’s Nothing But The Beat

OIA Staff — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:54:50 +0000

Enter to win! NOTHING BUT THE BEAT the fifth album from global hit-maker and superstar DJ DAVID GUETTA including the hit singles “Where Them Girls At” ft. Flo-Rida and Nicki Minaj and “Little Bad Girl” ft. Taio Cruz and Ludacris Available August 29 from Capitol/Astralwerks Records www.davidguetta.com Read the full article @ CONTEST: David Guetta’s [...]

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CONTEST: What Matters Most – Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman

OIA Staff — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:00:50 +0000

Enter to win! What Matters Most – Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman featuring ten tracks of classic Bergman songs never previously recorded by Barbra Streisand including “That Face” and “The Windmills of Your Mind” Available August 23 from Columbia Records www.barbrastreisand.com Read the full article @ CONTEST: What Matters Most [...]

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CONTEST: 30 Minutes Or Less

OIA Staff — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:45:18 +0000

Enter to win a movie prize pack including t-shirt, hat and mini-poster! Columbia Pictures presents 30 Minutes Or Less In the action-comedy 30 Minutes or Less, Nick (Jesse Eisenberg) is a small town pizza delivery guy whose mundane life collides with the big plans of two wanna-be criminal masterminds (Danny McBride and Nick Swardson). The [...]

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CONTEST: Streetwalkin’ on DVD

OIA Staff — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:10:36 +0000

Win Streetwalkin’ on DVD! Shout! Factory presents Academy Award® winner Melissa Leo in this gritty, emotional roller-coaster ride of a teen prostitute on the sleazy streets of NYC. “Fast-paced … vicious … full of surprises.” New York Times Melissa Leo may have recently won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in The Fighter, but [...]

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The End of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

OIA Staff — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:40:52 +0000

On Friday, President Obama certified to Congress that the conditions necessary for ending “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” have been met. His certification follows that of Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Admiral Mike Mullen, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This means that in 60 days – on September 20, 2011 – DADT [...]

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CONTEST: ‘FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS’ Prize Pack

OIA Staff — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:33:23 +0000

Enter to win a ‘Friends With Benefits’ prize pack including mini-poster, silicon bracelet, t-shirt and soundtrack. Screen Gems Presents FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS Starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis Friendship is a four-letter word. GET SOME JULY 22 Soundtrack available July 19 from Madison Gat Records. www.fwb-movie.com Read the full article @ CONTEST: ‘FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS’ [...]

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CONTEST: Bad Teacher (Prize Pack)

OIA Staff — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:28:41 +0000

Enter to win a Bad Teacher prize pack including a tank top, mini-poster and drink cozy! Columbia Pictures Presents BAD TEACHER She doesn’t give an “F.” In Theaters June 24 Get your advance screening passes and other promo prizes while supplies last! www.areyouabadteacher.com Read the full article @ CONTEST: Bad Teacher (Prize Pack) Read more [...]

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CONTEST: Diamond Rings – “Something Else” Remixes and a STAY FIERCE T-shirt!

OIA Staff — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:17:17 +0000

Enter to win a copy of the “Something Else” remixes and a STAY FIERCE t-shirt! Rising pop star DIAMOND RINGS introduces “SOMETHING ELSE” (with mixes by Disco Fries, Dark Intensity and Mike Gloria) from his debut full-length album Special Affections - Available June 21 from Astralwerks! www.diamondringsmusic.com www.facebook.com/diamondringsmusic Read the full article @ CONTEST: Diamond [...]

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CONTEST: Rihanna – Loud North American Tour

OIA Staff — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:12:00 +0000

Win a pair of tickets to see Rihanna - Loud North American Tour with special guests Cee Lo Green and J. Cole! Extraordinary live entertainer and pop music superstar Rihanna confirms critically acclaimed lyricist and fellow Roc Nation artist J. Cole will join her, and incomparable musical genius Cee Lo Green, on the LOUD North American tour. Live [...]

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CONTEST: Beginners – Enter to Win an Autographed Poster

OIA Staff — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:20:28 +0000

Focus Features Presents Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer and Mélanie Laurent in Beginners Directed by Mike Mills This is what love feels like. In Select Theaters June 3 Enter to win an autographed poster – signed by Ewan McGregor and Mike Mills! www.focusfeatures.com/beginners Read the full article @ CONTEST: Beginners – Enter to Win an Autographed Poster Read [...]

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CONTEST: Lisa Lampanelli – Tough Love

OIA Staff — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:06:02 +0000

Enter to win Tough Love on DVD! Jack Records and Warner Bros. Records present “Tough Love” the new special from comedy’s lovable “Queen of Mean” Lisa Lampanelli Available on iTunes now. On DVD and CD April 5 www.lisalampanelli.com Tunes – Audio: http://budurl.com/lpvu // Video: http://budurl.com/mw3l Amazon – Audio: http://budurl.com/mpnt // DVD: http://budurl.com/skt9 Read the full article @ [...]

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CONTEST: BLACK SWAN

OIA Staff — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:59:41 +0000

Enter to win! BLACK SWAN Starring Academy Award Winner Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel and Mila Kunis A film by Darren Aronofsky Own it on Blu-ray and DVD March 29 From Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Read the full article @ CONTEST: BLACK SWAN Read more articles @ our blogBecome a fan on FacebookFollow us on [...]

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CONTEST: Love & Other Drugs

OIA Staff — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:42:08 +0000

Enter to win! Love is just what the doctor ordered. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents the romantic drama LOVE & OTHER DRUGS. Smooth-talking playboy Jamie Randall (Jake Gyllenhaal) is on a fast track to the top of the pharmaceutical sales industry – promoting the miracle drug Viagra by day and charming the ladies by [...]

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CONTEST: Diamond Rings – Special Affections

OIA Staff — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:52:32 +0000

Secret City Records presents SPECIAL AFFECTIONS the debut full-length album from rising pop star DIAMOND RINGS including the hit singles “Something Else” and “Wait & See” “A synth-rock orgy…” – Under the Radar Available Now! www.diamondringsmusic.com www.facebook.com/diamondringsmusic Catch Diamond Rings on his upcoming tour with PS I Love You following dates with Robyn WITH ROBYN [...]

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CONTEST: Win a Pair of Tickets to See Kylie Minogue LIVE in Concert!

OIA Staff — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:04:58 +0000

OutInAmerica.com wants you to win a pair of tickets to see Kylie Minogue LIVE in concert! International pop icon Kylie Minogue is bringing her Aphrodite – Live 2011 World Tour to North America this spring. Enter to win tickets to see Kylie at the Verizon Wireless Theatre in Houston on May 10 or the Hard Rock Live in [...]

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CONTEST: George Michael, Faith – Remastered

OIA Staff — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:00:34 +0000

Win a copy of George Michael’s Faith – Remastered Expanded Editions The album that made him an icon to generations. Of the many events that truly define the evolution of global pop at the end of the 20th century, the release of George Michael’s debut solo album, Faith, in November 1987, occupies a special place in [...]

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CONTEST: Win Lucky Lady on DVD!

OIA Staff — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:10:58 +0000

Win Lucky Lady on DVD! Shout! Factory presents the classic film combining action, adventure, and a good dose of comedy Lucky Lady Starring Liza Minnelli, Gene Hackman and Burt Reynolds in a throwback to the great screwball comedies of the 1930s Directed by the great Stanley Donen When three down-on-their-luck losers, Claire (Liza Minnelli), Kibby (Gene Hackman) and Walker (Burt [...]

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CONTEST: Joyce DiDonato’s Diva, Divo

OIA Staff — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:00:10 +0000

Win a copy of Joyce DiDonato’s Diva, Divo! Virgin Classics presents Diva, Divo the groundbreaking new collection of arias from acclaimed mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato Featuring arias from both male and female characters from the same opera story including Massenet’s Cendrillon and Berlioz’s Roméo et Juliette Available January 25 www.joycedidonato.com To celebrate the release of Joyce DiDonato’s Diva, Divo, Virgin [...]

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GLAAD Congratulates 2011 Golden Globe LGBT Winners, Nominees

OIA Staff — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:55:25 +0000

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today congratulated the LGBT winners and nominees of the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards. “Gay and lesbian actors, characters and storylines are not only helping build support for full equality, but are also generating [...]

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CONTEST: Duffy’s Endlessly

OIA Staff — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:05:45 +0000

Mercury Records presents ENDLESSLY the highly anticipated second album from Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter DUFFY featuring the hit singles “Well, Well, Well” and “Endlessly” Available December 7! www.iamduffy.com Read the full article @ CONTEST: Duffy’s Endlessly Read more articles @ our blogBecome a fan on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

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Illinois House Passes Civil Unions Bill

OIA Staff — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:48:01 +0000

A bill that establishes civil unions for same-sex couples in Illinois has just passed in the state’s House of Representatives and now heads to the State Senate, where it is also expected to win passage. VIA. Read the full article @ Illinois House Passes Civil Unions Bill Read more articles @ our blogBecome a fan [...]

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CONTEST: Chrisette Michele’s Let Freedom Reign

OIA Staff — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:54:28 +0000

Island Def Jam presents Let Freedom Reign the third album from Grammy Award-winning singer CHRISETTE MICHELE ft. the brand new hit singles “I’m A Star” and soon to be club classic “Boys Cry Too (Andy Zulla Mix)” Available November 30! www.thisischrisettemichele.com Read the full article @ CONTEST: Chrisette Michele’s Let Freedom Reign Read more articles [...]

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CONTEST: I Love You Phillip Morris – Prize Pack

OIA Staff — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:24:27 +0000

Enter to win I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS prize packs including t-shirts, keychains, and mini-posters! I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS is the improbable but true story of a spectacularly charismatic conman’s journey from small-town businessman to flamboyant white-collar criminal, who repeatedly finds himself in trouble with the law and on the lam, brilliantly escaping from the Texas [...]

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CONTEST: Black Swan – Prize Pack

OIA Staff — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:09:17 +0000

Enter to win Black Swan prize packs including hoodies and mini-posters! A psychological thriller set in the world of New York City ballet, Black Swan stars Natalie Portman as Nina, a featured dancer who finds herself locked in a web of competitive intrigue with a new rival at the company (Mila Kunis). A Fox Searchlight Pictures [...]

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CONTEST: Cyndi Lauper Live in Concert!

OIA Staff — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:15:11 +0000

Win a pair of tickets to see Cyndi Lauper Live in Concert! Sat/Dec 4th – Newkirk, OK @ First Council Casino Sun/Dec 5th - Concho, OK @ Lucky Star Casino Sat/Dec 18th - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent Cyndi Lauper burst onto the world stage as the quintessential girl who wants to have fun. After more than 25 [...]

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CONTEST: Win Tickets to Cho Dependent at The Beacon Theatre

OIA Staff — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 06:00:42 +0000

Enter To Win! THE NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS MARGARET CHO: CHO DEPENDENT Featuring special guests john roberts and ben lee Friday, November 5 At 8:00 PM The Beacon Theatre For more info and to purchase tickets visit www.nycomedyfestival.com Read the full article @ CONTEST: Win Tickets to Cho Dependent at The Beacon Theatre Read [...]

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CONTEST: Win Tickets to Cho Dependent

OIA Staff — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:00:29 +0000

WIN TICKETS to CHO DEPENDENT the new stand up show from the provocative comedian MARGARET CHO at The Chicago Theatre – October 16 featuring her trademark raunchy and politically-charged comedy including hilarious songs from her new comedy music album Cho Dependent – in stores now! Tickets available for purchase Read the full article @ CONTEST: [...]

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New Zealand Denies ‘Ex Gay’ Group Charity Status

OIA Staff — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:44:00 +0000

The New Zealand arm of “ex gay” group Exodus has lost a bid to gain charity status, because the government there says that being gay is okay–and not a disease requiring charitable support… VIA. Read the full article @ New Zealand Denies ‘Ex Gay’ Group Charity Status Read more articles @ our blogBecome a fan [...]

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CONTEST: Win Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream

OIA Staff — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:08:29 +0000

Capitol Records presents Teenage Dream the exhilarating second album from global pop star Katy Perry Featuring twelve brand-new tracks including the smash singles “California Gurls,” “Teenage Dream,” “Firework” and “Peacock” Available everywhere August 24 www.katyperry.com Read the full article @ CONTEST: Win Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream Read more articles @ our blogBecome a fan on [...]

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Maine man wins $1 million gay discrimination suit

OIA Staff — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:35:12 +0000

A jury has awarded a Maine man more than $1 million in a discrimination case based on sexual orientation – the largest such award to date in Maine. Edward Russell’s attorney, Guy Loranger, argued in Cumberland County Superior Court that his client was repeatedly passed up for promotion because he is gay. In late June, a [...]

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Indiana man wins $1.25M after doc discloses he’s HIV+

OIA Staff — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:17:59 +0000

Bloomington, Indiana man won $1.25 million judgment against Internal Medicine Associates after they disclosed his HIV status when they sued him for a $326 past due bill. The doctor’s office gave the information to their collection lawyers who gave it to collection agents and included it in a court filing demanding payment… [ via The [...]

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New Yorkers Fight Back and Win: Hiram Monserrate Loses

OIA Staff — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:05:38 +0000

In what should become a model for how LGBT activists deal with elected officials who vote against equal rights, Fight Back New York’s campaign to defeat former State Senator Hiram Monserratte paid off big. Monserratte was defeated easily by Jose Peralta by a 3 -1 margin. Perralta is a member of the State Assembly who [...]

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Counter-protesters say efforts not wasted despite fundamentalist no-show.

OIA Staff — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:28:51 +0000

Seventy or so demonstrators wearing wings made of sheets lined up in front of the Brookfield Theater despite heavy rain and high winds to block the public view of protestering Members of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan., which planned to picket outside the theater during its last performance of “The Laramie Project”. The [...]

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CONTEST: Vampire Weekend’s Contra

OIA Staff — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:52:38 +0000

XL Recordings Presents Contra The Billboard #1 album from Vampire Weekend Featuring the singles “Horchata” and “Cousins” Available now! www.vampireweekend.com Read the full article @ CONTEST: Vampire Weekend’s Contra Read more articles @ our blogBecome a fan on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

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Annise Parker Elected Mayor: Houston is the Winner

OIA Staff — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:36:08 +0000

Voters in the nation’s fourth largest city went to the polls today and elected Equality Texas-endorsed candidate Annise Parker the next mayor of Houston. Parker was elected with 53 percent of the vote, defeating her runoff opponent Gene Locke who garnered 47 percent. Houston is the winner because Annise Parker’s prior experience will serve her [...]

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And Now the Good News – R-71 Wins in Washington!

OIA Staff — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:18:07 +0000

With 100% of the vote counted. Everything but marriage wins 51.03%-48.97% After the results from Maine, we needed some positive news. County Results & Map Last updated on 11/4/2009 7:56 AM Referendum Measure 71 concerning rights and responsibilities of state-registered domestic partners Measure Vote Vote % Approved 511,651 51.03 % Rejected 490,948 48.97 % Total [...]

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