Queer Alex Newell Slays At 'NBC Macy's 4th' With 'America' and 'Brave'. And Was It Brave

Glee star Alex Newell, who identifies as genderqueer and uses all pronouns, received widespread acclaim on social media for their stellar performance at Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show. Newell, also a Tony Award winner, sang Ray Charles’ “America the Beautiful” and Sara Bareilles’ “Brave” by the Hudson River as 60,000 fireworks illuminated the night sky. Their four-minute performance gathered a lot of praise on social media. #Queer Up Entertainment
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