In the closet
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In the closet may refer to:
- ClosetedClosetedCloseted and in the closet are metaphors used to describe lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and intersex people who have not disclosed their sexual orientation or gender identity and aspects thereof, including sexual identity and sexual behavior.-Background:In late 20th...
, a reference to undisclosed sexual orientation, sexuality, or sexual behavior.- Coming outComing outComing out is a figure of speech for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people's disclosure of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity....
, or "coming out of the closet", the voluntary public revealing of one's homosexuality.
- Coming out
- Skeleton in the closetSkeleton in the cupboardSkeleton in the closet or skeleton in the cupboard is a colloquial phrase used to describe a shameful secret.It may also refer to:-Films:...
(or "cupboard"), a reference to an undisclosed fact or activity from one's past that might have a negative impact on one's public image.
In music and film
- "In the ClosetIn the Closet"In the Closet" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson from his 1991 Dangerous album. The song became that album's second number one R&B single and its third top ten pop single, hitting number six on the Billboard Hot 100....
", a 1991 song by Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
. - Trapped in the ClosetTrapped in the Closet"Trapped in the Closet" is a series of songs by American contemporary R&B singer R. Kelly. The song set consists of 22 chapters, which were released from 2005 to 2007. The first five chapters of the set are included on his seventh studio album TP.3 Reloaded, with the first chapter being released as...
, an urban opera or "hip-hopera" by R. KellyR. KellyRobert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play...
from 2005. - "Trapped in the Closet" (South Park), a 2005 episode of South Park.
- Monster in the ClosetMonster in the ClosetMonster in the Closet is a 1986 horror/comedy with a veteran cast, including Howard Duff and John Carradine, as well as The Black Eyed Peas' Stacy Ferguson and Paul Walker in early roles. The film was distributed by Troma Entertainment...
, a 1986 horror/comedy from TromaTroma EntertainmentTroma Entertainment is an American independent film production and distribution company founded by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz in 1974.The company produces low-budget independent movies that play on 1950s horror with elements of farce...
. - Monsters In The ClosetMonsters in the ClosetMonsters in the Closet is Swollen Members' first compilation album and third release on Battleaxe Records. Monsters in the Closet is a collection of B-sides, rarities and unreleased tracks from the groups back catalog. In order to properly promote the record however, three brand new songs were...
, a 2002 compilation album from Vancouver hip-hop group Swollen MembersSwollen MembersSwollen Members is a Canadian hip hop group from Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada consisting mainly of the duo Mad Child, and Prevail. Frequent collaborators include vocalist Moka Only and producer Rob the Viking, an official group member since 2002...
. - "Keg in the ClosetKeg in the Closet"Keg in the Closet" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released in 2005 as the sixth and final single from his 2004 album When the Sun Goes Down...
", a 2004 song by country music singer Kenny ChesneyKenny ChesneyKenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
. - Skeletons in the Closet (Oingo Boingo album), 1989 compilation album.
- Skeletons in the Closet (Gamma Ray album), 2003 live album.
- R&B Skeletons in the ClosetR&B Skeletons in the ClosetR&B Skeletons in the Closet is the fourth solo album by Parliament-Funkadelic leader George Clinton. It was released in May 1986 by Capitol Records and was the last album that Clinton would record for the label...
1986 album by George Clinton.