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son when I asked them to buy me a Janet Jackson t-shirt and then proceeded to make it into a halter top. “TOGETHER AGAIN” After a friend passed away from AIDS, Janet was inspired to write this song. The track was originally written as a ballad, but it was changed to be more uplifting and inspiring. If there was any question before the song came out, “Together Again” definitely cemented Janet as a gay icon. “THAT’S THE WAY LOVE GOES” The best selling song of her career, this track stayed atop the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. One of her most seductive tracks, the sound was completely different than what everyone was used to hearing from Janet. Also, a young JLo makes a small appearance in the music video, which is kinda cool. ROLLING STONE COVER One of the most memorable magazine covers of all time, the then-24-year-old had just inked a nearly $50 million contract with Virgin Records, so what better way to celebrate than posing seminude? Those hands over her hoo hoos belonged to her boyfriend of the time. You know that guy is still telling people sitting next to him in a bar that his hands were the hands that covered Janet Jackson’s boobs. I would.
Damn it, Janet. We love you. COUNTING JANET JACKSON’S EIGHT MOST ICONIC MOMENTS TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF UNBREAKABLE.
“SCREAM” Finally. Big brother and little sister got together to make one hell of a track. “Scream” was the first single off of Michael’s 9th studio album, HIStory: Pasy, Present and Future, Book I. The song was on point. The video was on point. Reportedly, the expressive video cost $7 million to make. That’s redic! But I guess if you’re going to do something big and you can spare $7 million, might as well go all out.
In case you’re still hungover from Pride and didn’t realize it, Janet – or Miss Jackson if you’re nasty – recently unleashed NIPPLEGATE her brand-spankin’-new album Unbreakable, and I’ve had it on Along with 9/11, when they announced Bin Laden was dead, and replay since it’s release. when gay marriage became legal, I know exactly where I was that Sunday evening in 2004 when Justin Timberlake released Not only does it mark her 11th studio album, but Queen Nasty took Janet’s chocolate Kracken. That evening provided some very confused looks in my house. Was it pierced? Was it tattooed? I it back to her roots and do what she does best. still don’t really know. But this isn’t an album review. In honor of the release let’s discuss a few of Janet’s most iconic moments throughout her- “FEEDBACK” My 2nd favorite track off her extremely underrated Discipline althree-decade career. bum, “Feedback” and it’s subsequent video gave us some wicked “RHYTHM NATION” dance moves and some pretty amazing visuals. The song itself The shoulder pads. The dancing. Both were on fleek and set a doesn’t really make sense, but that’s ok. Who else can have lyrics standard for the world as well as Miss Jackson herself. like “I’m heavy like a first day period”? Nobody. Period. When Janet counts down in the video, she doesn’t just do it basic with her fingers. She mind fucks us all. If you watched it as much as I have, then you know what I’m talking about, and you still aren’t coordinated enough to pull it off. THE VELVET ROPE TOUR I remember seeing concert t-shirts of her tour everywhere. My parents should have known something was different about their 20 | 10.21.15
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e all remember the stellar performances by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy so well: the trio of bumbling witches who were accidentally resurrected by a teenager in Salem, Mass., in the 1993 cult classic, Hocus Pocus.
Flash forward to 2015: Now’s the time to channel the ghouls and goblins inside you and resurrect those witches at Jerusalem House’s annual Halloween Bash. The annual throwdown with hundreds of local gays bringing their costumed best takes on “Hocus Pocus” as a theme this year. Be bold. Be clever. Think sexy. Think virgins who need to be sacrificed. Think of innocent children needing to escape the clutches of witches on the hunt for their precious souls as you create your costumes and prepare for this wickedly delicious gathering taking place on Saturday, Oct. 24. The standard-bearing gay Halloween party in Atlanta takes place this year at the W Atlanta Midtown. In addition to an open bar, the party hosts a best-ever costume contest spanning three categories: Individual, Group, and Halloween Krewe. The costume contest is such a big deal, Jerusalem House channels local celebrities to judge it, so bring your best. Look for Jovita Moore from WSB-TV, Jason Moattar of Moattar LTD, John Gidding of Fox 5 Home Free, E. Vincent Martinez, fashionado extraordinaire from the Art Institute of Atlanta, Rich Eldridge of EldridgeATL, and DJ Kaedy Kiley from 97.1 THE RIVER. Get your creative black hearts pumping. The judges are looking for the hottest ensembles —a nything from Spooky to scary to sexy and downright hilarious. The bash is a guaranteed chance to not ly have a great night and support a cause – proceeds go to help fight HIV and eradicate the scourge of AIDS – but you can also win prizes. Depending on your level of support, you can win a trip to Miami, Patron appreciation gifts, VIP “no wait” expanded bar service, and $3,000 in cash. Oh! And keep your eyes, peeled, fellas. The Sanderson Sisters themselves will make a cameo, so no doubt you’ll want to look your best for them. This is also an excellent opportunity to show off for that hot new guy you’ve been pining for, or just to have the best time ever with friends. The bar’s gonna be open for five creepy hours serving signature drinks crafted from Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and DJ include a night’s stay at the W Hotel Midtown, free parking, Sean Mac will be behind the decks keeping the rhythm of the 10 raffle tickets, recognition at the event and an expanded night pumped and sexy. bar menu. There is no such thing as fashionably late, either. Early-bird ticket orders qualify for $10 off. Tickets at the door start at $75, so the discount is no chump change. Entry includes complimentary lite bites, costume contest entry and five hours of bottomless cocktails. The “Halloween Krewe” entry is $500 and provides ten general admission access tickets. The “Spellbound Patron” is $600 and gets two VIP passes which
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will be on hand to provide good eats and libations, and Decatur Healing Arts massage therapists will be available to participants. Onlookers and cheerleaders are will be the organization’s biggest year yet. encouraged. “We just recently expanded to cover all of Georgia. One of the things that we did, The Grady High School drum line leads that we’re extremely proud of, is we have the walk as it steps off, in addition to field advocates who work closely with The Old School Band keeping things our public policy office in Washington rocking and rolling with live entertainDC,” Owens tells David Atlanta. ment. The fun comes while particpants remember what they’re walking for. “Our field advocates, along with other organizations too, like the Trevor “We do education. We fund research. We do Project, were very involved,” she says. support for survivors of suicide lost, as well “To get legislation here in Georgia as for those who struggle,” Owens says. House Bill 198, the Jason Flatt Act, which requires certificated school She encourages anyone and everyone personnel, to have suicide preven- to come out and take a lap and experition training yearly K through twelve, ence a life-changing, healing event for is outstanding. We worked with the themselves as well as everyone who Department of Education to get our has lost loved ones to suicide. More Than Sad program into every public school in Georgia, almost 2,400.” If you’re reading this and in crisis or knows someone who is call the National Suicide The goal this year is to reach or surpass Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-T-A-L-K. $225,000. In anticipation of a crowd ranging from 1,800 to 2,000 people, the walk takes Out of the Darkness Walk Atlanta place at Piedmont Park to accommodate the takes place Saturday, Nov. 1 in masses and accompanying activities. Piedmont Park. No entry fee required for participation. Register online at Local food trucks such as Tex’s Tacos, outofthedarkness.org Urban Talli and Seven Seas Mediterranean
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o one wants to talk about it, but somebody is doing something about it. Advocates, allies, family and friends ban together throughout the fall season to walk miles raising awareness for suicide prevention, fighting to end the stigma surrounding depression and all the struggles entailed.
The Out of the Darkness community walks are part of a nationwide effort to unite thousands of people sponsoring and raising funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The AFSP uses the money to fund research, educational programs, public policy advocacy and to support survivors. November marks the Atlanta chapter’s 12th annual walk. Support and involvement has grown over the past decade since the first Out of the Darkness Atlanta gathered only 250 participants and raised $57,000. Last year, over 1,500 people attended the walk and brought in almost $210,000. According to Christina Owens, the Georgia Area Director for the AFSP, this 28 | 10.21.15
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ultiple Grammy Music Award and Latin Grammy winner, Ricky Martin along with International Urban artist, Wisin and Pop duo Ha*Ash, as his special guests, have been spicing up arenas all over the U.S. for the legendary singer’s acclaimed One World Tour produced by Live Nation.
The tour kicked off in the United States on Sept. 15 with the first show in Las Vegas. Now the Latin god bringing all his flavor to Philips Arena on Oct. 22. Wisin and Ha*Ash have been alternating opening acts between tour dates. For those not in the know about the irresistible pop duo, Ha*Ash (Hanna Nicole and Ashley Grace), then you must get with it. The girls have achieved triumphant commercial success and garnered media praise for their latest album, Primera Fila-Hecho Realidad (First Row – Made Real) and have successfully toured internationally. The dynamic duo recently released their latest single, “Lo Aprendí de Ti”. Unfortunately, Ha*Ash will not be with Martin during his Atlanta appearance. Wisin you may know from Martin’s previous collaborations also joins the tour as a special guest in New York, Washington, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami and other cities. Wisin colaborated with Martin in the radio hit, ‘Adrenalina’ for which the video 30 | 10.21.15
received over 300 million views on YouTube and has collaborated in a new single that will be released soon. Wisin just released his second album, “El Regreso del Sobreviviente” (The Return of the Survivor). Consistently sold out, the show for the tour is one hundred percent new and fresh. An incredible stage design, elaborate choreography and a set-list including both classic and new hits from his latest album “A QUIEN QUIERA ESCUCHAR,” all will bombard fans and shake their bon-bon when the sexy crooner rolls into town.
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10TH & PIEDMONT Half Price Happy Hour Menu 5-7pm, Last Friday Swank by Bellisima BLAKE’S TGIF with Doug & Lateasha 3-9pm • “Deadly Vixens” Drag Show 11pm • Bill Berdeaux Spins Street Level • Mike Pope Spins Upstairs BURKHART’S FEMME FATALE with Destiny Brooks and Justice Taylor at 11PM CLUB RUSH “Got Leche” Free entry until 11pm 18 & up - Open until 4am EAGLE DJ Dance Party FELIX’S Pour It On Me Rock Party w/DJ Darlene and our Sexy Shot Bois- 10pm FRIENDS Happy Time Friday Kelly & Ken 6 pm G’S Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Ryan Baker 10PM HERETIC PUMP featuring Atlanta’s hottest deejays - Occasional special events. No cover b4 11 HIDEAWAY $5 Smirnoff drinks & Martinis DJ Marc J. Cubs @10pm in back room JUNGLE The Other Show with Edie Cheezburger 9:30pm LIPS ATLANTA Glitz & Glamour Las Vegas Style MODEL T Texas Hold’em Poker 9pm MY SISTER’S ROOM Dance Party upstairs featuring Drag, DJs & Hosts OSCAR’S Music Video Night SWINGING RICHARDS T-Shirt Review,$10 TEN ATLANTA Music & Videos by DJ Daryl Cox 10pm
Tuesday 10TH & PIEDMONT Shareable Tuesdays: 3 - course dinner for 2 for $25 BLAKE’S Latin Night with Guest DJ’s • 1/2 Priced Menu ‘til Midnight BURKHART’S DRAG-EOKE with Angelica D’Paige at 10PM CLUB RUSH “Tipsy Tuesday” 18 & up - Open until 4am FELIX’S Karaoke with Darlene - 10pm HIDEAWAY Game night: Poker and blackjack 7:30 Trivia with Jason Walker 8:30 LAS MARGARITAS Cuban Night - $12.95 All You Can Eat Cuban Buffet & $5 Mojitos MODEL T Texas Hold’em Poker 7pm MY SISTER’S ROOM Industry Night OSCAR’S Show Tune Tuesday with Chad- 8 pm SWINGING RICHARDS 1/2 Price cover
Saturday
BLAKE’S Party Pop wth Doug 3-9pm. “Voyeur Wednesday” Go-go guys, 10 p.m. BURKHART’S HUMPDAY KARAOKE with Darlene at 10PM FELIX’S Wild Out Wednesday w/Nicole Paige Brooks, Mychelle LaCroix DuPree & Mo’Dest Volgare - 11pm FRIENDS Hump Night with Regina Simms HERETIC WarpZone Video Game Night 7pm - Pig Dance Black Out Party DJ Stan Jackson 10pm-3am NO COVER HIDEAWAY Beauty and the beat! Ruby Redd Charity Bingo @8:30 free to play. karaoke W/ Tyler @ 11:00 $ 3.00 well drinks all day long JUNGLE Drag Wars - doors open at 9 and show starts at 10 - $250 Cash Prize based on audience applause LIPS ATLANTA Bitchy Bingo MODEL T Wonderful Wednesdays 7pm
10TH & PIEDMONT Bottomless Mimosa Brunch BLAKE’S #TheBritandTheTit 1-9pm • “Glitter Bomb” w Edie Cheezburger, Shavonna Brooks • Guest DJs Upstairs 10pm-close. BURKHART’S SYNERGY with Shawnna Brooks and Monica Van Pelt at 11PM CAMPAGNOLO Legendary Musician Robert Ray on the piano 10pm-1am EAGLE DJ Dance Party FELIX’S Superstar Karaoke w/Diva Darlene and our Sexy Shot Bois - 10pm FRIENDS Free Pool with Bryan 2-6 pm; Let’s Make A Deal with Ken 6-10 pm HERETIC Varies. EARLY COUNTRY (8pm-12:30am) & LATE NIGHT DANCE with Billboard DJ MIKE POPE @12:30-close. No cover except special events. HIDEAWAY $2.50 All Well Drinks JUNGLE Fantasy Girls 9pm; Club Night, Various Guest DJ’s LIPS ATLANTA Glitz & Glamour Las Vegas Style MODEL T Texas Hold’em Poker 3pm MY SISTER’S ROOM Brunch 11:30am-4pm - Dance Party upstairs featuring Drag, DJs & Hosts OSCAR’S DJ Christopher Kind SWINGING RICHARDS T-Shirt Review $10 TEN ATLANTA Music & Videos by DJ Rob Reum 10pm
Thursday
Sunday
MY SISTER’S ROOM Karaoke BLAKE’S Texas Hold em Poker 7pm “I - Candy” Street level with Shawnna Brooks 11pm BURKHART’S DANCEFLOOR DIVAS with Phoenix (RuPaul’s Drag Race s3) at 11:30PM EAGLE Balls Deep Karaoke w/ Mikey FACES LOUNGE The All Star Cabaret Drag Show & Karaoke FELIX’S Killer King Karaoke w/Tyler King - 10pm FRIENDS Texas Hold’em 8pm; Ladies Night 10 pm G’S Game Night with Brent Star 9PM HERETIC 3 Legged Cowboy Night 9pm Free dance lessons 8-9pm. No cover. HIDEAWAY Hot Mic’ Comedy w/ Ian Aber at 10pm followed by Karaoke at 11:30. Draft Beer Special LAS MARGARITAS Dirty South Trivia $5 Smirnoff & Cuervo Drinks. House Cash Prizes & $5 Wings LIPS ATLANTA Dinner with the Divas MODEL T Pre-Weekend Party! 7pm MY SISTER’S ROOM College Night - King of Thrones Drag Show OSCAR’S Twisted Thursday with Eric SWINGING RICHARDS 2-4-1 VIP & Entry
10TH & PIEDMONT Bellini Brunch | Flashback Showgirls with Angelica D’Paige BLAKE’S Open at 1pm - Bloody Mary’s with Robin. Texas Hold em Poker Upstairs 2pm. High Energy with DJs Will Bryan & Bill Berdeaux. “Cellblock Sunday” with Lateasha 8pm BURKHART’S Tossed Salad hosted by Brigitte Bidet - Music & Drinks 8pm - Showtime 9pm CLUB RUSH Hip Hop and R&B - 18 & up - Open until 4am FELIX’S Bloody Mary & Mimosa’s All Day FRIENDS DJ hosts Sunday Delights 2 pm-closing HIDEAWAY $3.50 wells the Armorettes @8:00 LIPS ATLANTA Gospel Brunch w/ Bubba D. Licious LAS MARGARITAS Papi’s $17.95 Unlimited Brunch & Choice of Mimosas, Sangrias, Bloody Maria’s, & Mojitos MODEL T Karaoke for a Cause 8pm MY SISTER’S ROOM Brunch 11:30am-4pm - T Dance Party featuring $3 Mimosas & $5 Bloody Marys TEN ATLANTA Brunch 11am & music by DJ Rob Reum inside and DJ Robert Ansley on the patio 4pm
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ARIES (Mar. 20 – Apr. 19): In your drive for success, the on-ramp may not be readily apparent. Find the best approach by slowing down and waiting for opportunity to present itself. Make sure you’re ready to step on the gas when the light turns from red to green.
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TAURUS (Apr. 20 – May 20): You will gain a deeper understanding of a person or situation if you look at things from a different angle. Your own personal ideals and sense of purpose may also undergo a sea change as your enlightenment grows.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): Getting the ball rolling will prove easy today as roadblocks fall, and friends are receptive to your leadership. Even your partner will be impressed with your skill in implementing plans and communicating ideas.
GEMINI (May 21- Jun. 20): Confusing undercurrents abound as your partner becomes more like your boss. There may be something he’s not telling you. Through gentle persuasion he could reveal a personal problem that’s causing his recent change in behavior.
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CANCER (Jun. 21- Jul. 22): How well you deal with a problem could spell the difference between a great day and a crappy one. Your proven ability to turn snatch victory from the claws of defeat may be tested as a solution could call for extreme measures that make you uncomfortable.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 21 – Jan. 19): You’ve admired him from afar, and you’ve finally caught his eye. Now what? Good energy and confidence in yourself has gotten you this far, so don’t stop now. Taking things slow, or at a pace you like, will pay off, as you impress him with your quiet, yet steadfast pursuit.
LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22): You’ve been quite the gym bunny lately, and you have the chiseled bod and six pack abs to prove it. This gives the you an even higher sense of ego, but don’t go overboard on the pumping and flexing. Others may get bored with your ‘look at me’ preening, and you risk looking silly.
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S E S S I O N You make about six times my income, but when you asked me out to eat, I had to pay my own way. Everyone was right. You are a douche.
You keep telling me you love me, but you’re showing me a whole ‘nother thing entirely. When you get this, I’ll already be gone.
I don’t care how fit you are. Leopard print spandex pants outside the gym are NEVER appropriate for work!!!
Told you that I like your glasses, but was too shy to say I like your ass. Womp-womp.
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I could love you, baby, but your man bun is douchey.
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Our relationship takes place on Facebook. I’m all hashtagged out. Wait. One more: #donewithyou
I’d tell you how into you I am, but you won’t shut up about how much you have in common with your trainer.
You’re the one, you’re the one, blah blah, no one is hotter, yeah give it to me, blah, yeah that’s it. … Are you done yet? How much weight does a bitch have to gain before it’s okay to mention it? No hate, but that’s the real reason why I didn’t recognize you at Pride, girl.
So many sexy guys who work out at Pride. Do pecs have to come with that attitude though? Not cute.
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