Top 10 online stories

1. Hal Sparks up close and personal

Actor and comedian Hal Sparks from Showtime’s “Queer as Folk” sat down with O&AN to talk about life after the series finale and his stand-up comedy.

Published: June 1, 2007
Author: Jarvis Handy
Total hits: 44,526

2. FedEx to begin offering same-sex domestic partner benefits

More than 200,000 employees at FedEx were able to obtain same-sex domestic partner benefits beginning last January.

Published: May 24, 2010
Author: O&AN Staff Report
Total hits: 35,466

3. Kane, Robinson team up to debut Maverix clothing line

Nashville's Christian Kane (who many will remember fondly as the maniacal Lindsey from the television show “Angel”) has teamed up with stylist Heather Robinson to launched Maverix, a rock n' roll inspired bikini and lingerie line.

Published: Aug. 1, 2008
Author: F. Daniel Kent
Total hits: 32,389

4. ‘America's Next Top Model’ to hold Nashville casting call

“America’s Next Top Model” held an open casting call in Brentwood for their Cycle 16 season.

Published: July 6, 2010
Author: O&AN Staff Reports
Total hits: 22,882

5. Still Unpredictable raises more than $28,000

The third-annual GLBT Chamber of Commerce Unpredictable Fashion show was the most successful to date, raising more than $28,000 and netting the chamber $22,130.

Published: June 1, 2008
Author: David Miller
Total hits: 20,866

6. Dresden Dolls release B-Sides companion to 'Yes, Virginia' before

Dresden Dolls drummer Brian Viglione took time to talk with O&AN about the album and the future of the Dresden Dolls during an exclusive phone interview from his home in Boston.

Published: Aug. 1, 2008
Author: F. Daniel Kent
Total hits: 20,002

7. GLSEN of Middle Tennessee releases statement on bullying epidemic

GLSEN of Middle Tennessee released a statement in regards to the death of Gordonsville teen Phillip Parker, who took his life after years of bullying about his sexuality.

Published: Jan. 23, 2012
Author: O&AN Staff Reports
Total hits: 18746

8. 'Mamma Mia' returns to TPAC’s Jackson Hall

“MAMMA MIA!” the musical based on the songs of ABBA, returned to TPAC in May 2007.

Published: April 6, 2007
Author: O&AN Staff Reports
Total hits: 18,647

9. O&AN Exclusive: 1-on-1 with Adam Lambert

“American Idol” runner-up, Adam Lambert sat down with O&AN to talk about how his career has flourished.

Published: July 31, 2009
Author: Kristin Keiper
Total hits: 18440

10. LOGO finds love transamerican style with upcoming reality slate

Logo, a division of Viacom Inc.’s MTV Networks, announced it has greenlit a new competition dating series – “Transamerican Love Story” – centered on transgender activist, actress, author and former Nashville-based entertainer Calpernia Addams.

Published: Dec. 7, 2007
Author: O&AN Staff Reports
Total hits: 18314