Girl reappearing Tori Amos on tackling the classics, her new album and tour and why you'll never find her cashing in for a quick buck Washington Blade: Sept. 27, 2012
'Hello gorgeous' Gay biographer William J. Mann on his new Streisand book Washington Blade: Oct. 18, 2012
Taking on Tallulah Valerie Harper discovers a real person beneath Bankhead's trademark schtick Washington Blade: May 29, 2008
All hail the queen Madonna's back — but a lot is at stake with a new single, album, movie and Sunday's Super Bowl performance Washington Blade: Feb. 3, 2012 Joey comments: Sometimes you don't land the interviews you want. This is a good example of working around that and delivering something anyway.
Sisters in spirit Gospel music vets Knapp, Becker unite for Christmas album, tour Washington Blade: Dec. 14, 2012 Joey comments: This might initially sound ho-hum, but with Knapp having recently come out, Becker being of ambiguous sexual orientation (and the potentially huge ramifications of that on their fan bases), there was a lot here to chew on.
Rippin' & tearin' & strippin' Melissa Etheridge on Wolf Trap, her disregard for radio, a new box set and how she cares for her trademark vocals Washington Blade: June 14, 2013 Joey comments: This piece got more buzz than any celebrity interview I've done in years, largely due to a last-minute question (an afterthought) about Angelina Jolie and Etheridge's surprise answer.
Key changes Popular gospel singer Ray Boltz shares coming-out journey in this Blade exclusive Washington Blade: Sept. 12, 2008 Joey comments: This piece is the most widely read thing I've ever done and broke the Blade's online record for most views. I knew I was onto something big — no gospel singer of Boltz's stature had ever come out. But lurking behind the simple news that he's gay was an interesting human interest story that took care and patience to excavate.