Talk:Barry Manilow

personal life

This could use a short blurb about his personal life. has he been married? has he had kids?

Married once, no kids

He was never married, surely? He's not into that.

Manilow is believed to be gay.

His initial claim to fame was playing the piano for Bette Midler (a gay icon) at the Continental Baths (a gay sex club). In 1998, he organized a benefit for the Gay Men's Health Center in New York.

As with many celebs, Manilow fears that outing himself would detract from his fan base, mainly middle-aged or older women.

Here's a photo of Barry with a "close friend" in Greenwich Village:

http://socialitelife.com/images/barrymanilow02.jpg

Any attempt at entering anything about Manilow's personal life (i.e. alluding to his sexuality) in Wikipedia is undone by his fans, such as Michael Zimmer (Mtz206).

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4/19/2006 That pic of Barry Manilow is NOT real it's FAKE. Barry is NOT gay!! And he said over and over that he's married to his music:)Well then I guess that explains his relationship with a WOMAN he's been living with(Linda Allen)

The Damned Crotch Pic

Ok. Given the category of entertainment Manilow is known for (ie: he's not Michael Jackson), the picture can be considered derogatory (and likely actionable) if we leave it up there either incorrectly characterised, or without proper primary source documentation that it was *actually* Manilow.

Since none of us (I'm assuming) wish to get Wikipedia *sued*, I'm sure we can all leave the picture *off* the page until such time as someone can provide the appropriate primary documentation as to whom the picture is actually of... right? You're on notice, people. Quit playing; we have a Sandbox for that. Baylink 19:49, 7 Dec 2004 (UTC)

Re: that damned crotch pic

Here's proof it's really Barry Manilow: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/manohmanilow

not my club but I heard he grabbed it recently in chicago. So there you go.

Re: that damned crotch pic

Here's more proof it's really Barry.

Chicago Daily Herald - Barry's show lacking in Barry

http://www.dailyherald.com/lake/main_story.asp?intID=3828384

Chicago Daily Herald - October 23, 2004

Barry's show lacking in Barry By Jamie Sotonoff Daily Herald Staff Writer

As he said hello to fans at the Allstate Arena Thursday night, Barry Manilow referred to himself as "your old friend Barry."

But our old friend Barry has developed some new interests (and a new blond hair color) since his popularity peaked in the 1970s. Perhaps a better name for him these days is Broadway Barry.

[ ... ]

Adding to the show's Vegas-y feel was Manilow's audience interaction and his crotch-grabbing dance move during "Copacabana."

[ ... ]

Yeah; *that's* what I would construe as a primary source. Thanks to the anonymous poster (I've trimmed the quote down to avoid copyvio), and my apologies to those I was arguing with. Baylink 18:07, 8 Dec 2004 (UTC)

Image again

The next problem with that image is "what's the copyright status?". I've had an email (on the foundation mail) stating that the writer is the copyright holder and did not give permission for its use. As we have no source information and an active complaint, I have deleted it. If the source can be verified and shown to be suitably licensed, then we can replace it. Anyone got any relevant information? -- sannse (talk) 11:29, 11 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Um, "screw it"?  :-) I'm certainly not going to fight for it.
--Baylink 22:50, 11 Jun 2005 (UTC)

penthouse 8 years?

Just wondering where'd they get 8 years from? I checked and can't find no mention of it in that article. nevermind found it and just fixed it. a fan

ALBUMS

I have been making articles for each album...they all look pretty much the same; picture, track listing, summary, and side info box. If you have any suggestions as to something else I should add, let me know. Weatherman90 15:31, 19 February 2006 (UTC)