Frontiers Vol. 34, Issue 10 by Frontiers

SEPT. 3 - 16, 2015 | VOL. 34, NO. 10

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A Look at Prime Time TV’s New Roster The 25 Best-Dressed Gay Celebrities Political Hypocrisy: A Rogue’s Gallery

FALL CULTURE &

STYLE PREVIEW

Escape to the Sexual Smorgasbord of Cuba + ‘Hedwig’ Calls It Quits + The Season’s Upcoming Fashion Weeks

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Contents

SEPT. 3 - 16, 2015

FEATURES

The 25 BestDressed Gay Celebrities

Culture Preview

52 Fall Style Trends

ON THE COVER Chris Petersen and Otto Seppalainen of LA MODELS photographed exclusively for Frontiers by Ryan Forbes, Ryanforbesphotography.com, with 100% of his fees donated to the L.A. LGBT Center. Styling by Art Conn. Hair by Eddie Cook. Photo assistance by Kyle DiFulvio. Makeup/P.A. by Celeste Bailey.

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DEPARTMENTS NEWSBOX 07 08 10 12 12 14

Homophobia on the Radio Flashbulb Watercooler Trump Hardens Immigration Stance A Rogues Gallery of Political Hypocrisy DateBook

THE GAY AGENDA 17

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Fall Closet Essentials at Every Price Point Color Stories of the Season Our 3 Favorite New Apps Killer Kimonos

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TRAVEL 23

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The Cultural Capital of California Wine Country Are You an Airport Asshole? Return to Cuba

CALENDAR 31

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Your Guide to the Season's Upcoming Fashion Weeks Labor Day L.A. 3 Film Festivals Come to Town L.A. County Fair Returns Eating Out: E.P. & L.P.

ENTERTAINMENT 43 44 45 46 46

Fall Television Preview Film Reviews Music Reviews Coming to TV Theater Reviews

COLUMNS 64 65 66 68 72

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Billy Masters Gossip Gay Palm Springs Marketplace Gaydar

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PEOPLE INDEX Justin Bieber 8, 61 Mariah Carey 65 Alice Cooper 40 Salvador DalĂ 32 2

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Taye Diggs 64 Alfred Hitchcock 31 Janis Joplin 26 Chaka Kahn 40

Ryan Murphy 43, 44 Richard Neutra 34 Trevor Noah 43 Henry Rollins 25

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Radio Silence

KPFK airs homophobic rant as the station faces financial failure By Karen Ocamb

59% Percent of the U.S. population reached daily by radio, the country’s second most powerful medium, second only to TV, which has a daily reach of 80%*

SPEAK OUT

ince 1959, KPFK, the Pacifica radio station in Los Angeles, has broadcast a wide range of liberal and hard-left-leaning programming under the rubric of multiculturalism. KPFK, for instance, airs the only LGBT-specific broadcast in the Greater L.A. area—IMRU, produced by award-winning out journalist Steve Pride. But constant rebellion doesn’t necessarily entail respect among the programmers and community board members of the commercial-free, listener-sponsored station, so Pride created a Hate Speech Prevention policy. It took seven months to pass, but the interim policy was in effect on Aug. 15-16 when KPFK aired an unchallenged homophobic rant in which a psychiatrist compared homosexuality to bestiality, among other offensive comments. General Manager Leslie Radford preapproved the 30-hour block of programming, “Afrikan Mental Liberation Weekend” with host Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn. “As a bisexual person, I am deeply angered and pained by those characterizations,” Radford wrote. But, she added in a second email, “My policy as general manager has been to allow all people on our air to say whatever they want within the bounds of the law, and if I’m true to that, then I can’t censor Dr. Person-Lynn’s offensive remarks.” Person-Lynn interviewed psychiatrist Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, noting that she’s been labeled homophobic. “No, I’m not a homophobic,” Cress Welsing said. “But have I tried to understand what these behavior patterns are about. Like I was giving a lecture on Thursday evening, and you know explaining to the audience, you know, people can be conditioned to have sex with animals. People can have a sexual response to animals. Animals can have a sexual response to people. Anybody who’s had a dog probably is aware of that,” adding

that “homosexual behavior” had reached “epidemic levels” in the African-American community. “Afrikan Mental Liberation Weekend” has aired twice before on KPFK, in 1992 and in 2003, causing an uproar in the Jewish community over Person-Lynn’s anti-Semitic remarks. The defense then as now is First Amendment. “Hate speech” is “free speech,” Radford told Pride. She suggested that Pride scrap his planned IMRU program and use his time instead to respond to the programming. Pride refused, noting that he would be “preaching to the converted” and not reaching the same African-American audience. Ironically, an hour of programming opened up during the block of African-American programing on Aug. 29. Pride quickly produced a show entitled “Outside the Dream” during which host Vash Boddie discussed homophobia in the black community with Omar Hasan, program coordinator for the black gay group In the Meantime Men; Gabriel Maldonado, founder and executive director of TruEvolution; and Dr. Sylvia Rhue, writer, religious scholar and producer of the awardwinning documentary All God’s Children.

“This is South Dakota. We haven’t adopted the East Coast culture. We haven’t adopted the West Coast culture. We maintain our own culture.” South Dakota Rep. Roger Hunt, who introduced a proposal that instead of allowing students to declare their own gender would require birth certificates and “visual inspections” *According to Statista.com SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

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“I think it went well,” Pride said afterwards. “There were a few callers concerned that there might be a permanent black ‘gay’ show during the Saturday Morning block of black-centric programs, but they were nice about it.” Radford did not reply to a request for comment. This clash between Pride and Radford is no little kerfuffle. In fact, it appears to be only the tip of an iceberg upon which the ship of KPFK and perhaps the Pacifica network itself seems bound to crash. After years of financial mismanagement and internal political squabbles, KPFK has considerable debt and, according to comments posted by insiders on the website PacificaInExile.org, now faces charges of “union-busting” for laying off workers and cutting salaries by 50%. On Aug. 27, SAG-AFTRA took Pacifica into arbitration over KPFK’s alleged violation of their collective bargaining agreement, the site reported Aug. 31. “KPFK is having more serious financial problems than usual. The present board majority took power a year and a half ago, and the financial problems were put on steroids,” Kim Kaufman, a former KPFK Treasurer who sits on the KPFK Local Station Board, told Frontiers. “There has been virtually no accounting staff for the last year and a half; a terminated CFO who they re-hired and who looked the other way; and no general ledger for over six months until I discovered it. The board majority, with Lydia Brazon—chair of the national board—as its leader, passed a budget last year with a $500,000 deficit in it. They just approved a budget for next year with a $1 million deficit. It’s based on fantasy revenue and poor estimation of expenses. This is the Shock Doctrine being played out at KPFK—create a financial crisis yourself and then use it to further your goals.” One goal, Kaufman contends, is to use the financial crisis to eventually cause the breakup of the Pacifica network, the assets of which would then be “scooped up” by longtime Pacifica insider and Oakland attorney Dan Siegel. Siegel, Kaufman alleges, “has a reason to negotiate badly on KPFK’s behalf. A month ago it was discovered that he and another Berkeley board member had filed Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State creating a new nonprofit called KPFA Foundation, which he publicly stated was to acquire assets of Pacifica, such as broadcasting licenses, in the event of a Pacifica Foundation insolvency, dissolution or governmental intervention.” There have been dire predictions about KPFK’s demise before—and the station has always managed to pull through, buoyed by the progressive left’s need to hear fresh stories and scrappy alternative points of view. But now once-loyal listeners are tuning into a multitude of other outlets, begging the question, what will become of the 40-year-old IMRU if KPFK sinks into oblivion?

MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 2015, Microsoft Theatre L.A. Live, August 30—The cable network returned to its roots of music videos, honoring the year’s best in what is always a star-studded, #trending affair. Clockwise from top left: Nick Jonas, Kim Kardashian with Kanye West (the night’s Video Vanguard award-winner), Jussie Smollett, Britney Spears, Michael Willett, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, host Miley Cyrus, designer Jeremy Scott, Justin Bieber

AUDIBLE IMPACT: MUSIC & ACTIVISM, The Grammy Museum, August 28—The Ally Coalition presented this day of service, conversation, music and comedy to support LGBT equality, with proceeds supporting LGBT youth. From left: Event host and designer Rachel Antonoff, Bleachers frontman Jack Antonoff, Lena Dunham, Carly Rae Jepsen, Alia Shawkat, Sarah Silverman

SPEAK OUT “I’m not a Catholic—I’m an atheist—but I like the Pope better than you do.” Bill Maher spars with Rick Santorum about climate change on the Aug. 28 taping of his HBO show Real Time, citing a recent papal letter calling it a “principal challenge” for humanity

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9TH ANNUAL HEROES AWARDS, Home of Dean Hansell, August 22—The Stonewall Young Democrats honored former L.A. City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl and Black AIDS Institute’s Phill Wilson, among others. Photo at left: Former L.A. Mayors Antonio Villaraigosa and Richard Riordan with Rosendahl (seated) Top, from left: Wilson, State Sen. Pro Tem Kevin de Leon with Assemblymembers Steve Bradford, Anthony Rendon and Miguel Santiago Bottom, from left: Cecilia Estolano and Katherine Aguilar Perez-Estolano, Ron Galprin with Hansell

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WATERCOOLER

Your cheat sheet for intelligent conversation — By K aren Ocamb

Virginia Gunman Says He Was ‘Human Powder Keg’

Vester Lee Flanagan, known professionally as Bryce Williams, shot and killed WDBJ7 TV reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward during a “live” TV broadcast near Roanoke, Va., on Aug. 26. Flanagan then faxed a rambling 23-page manifesto to ABC News rife with complaints alleging that he had been bullied and suffered harassment and discrimination as “a gay black man.” “I’ve been a human powder keg for a while,” Flanagan wrote, “just waiting to go BOOM!!!!” Station general manager Jeffrey Marks told reporters that Flanagan attended an Employee Assistance Program for behavioral issues but failed to improve and was fired in 2013. Marks also said a judge and EEOC dismissed his complaints. Flanagan committed suicide before being captured.

VesterLee Flanagan

Feds Raid Rentboy’s New York Office, Arrests Made

19 Trans Women Reported Murdered Since January

The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs issued a statement on Aug. 26 mourning the deaths of two black trans women—Jasmine Collins of Kansas City, Mo., and Keyshia Blige of Aurora, Ill.—who NCAVP believes are the 18th and 19th reported homicides of a transgender/gender nonconforming person since Jan. 2015. NCAVP says they had been misgendered and misidentified by police and media. A repre sentative from G etEqual and #BlackLivesMatter interrupted presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Aug. 27 during a town hall in Cleveland to demand her attention on trans women in prison.

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Pope Francis

Illinois Catholic Bishop Thumbs Nose at Pope

Pope Francis will attend the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia in late September, though he will not meet with LGBT Catholics. He may be forced to address LGBT issues, however. Last July, after a same-sex couple tried to enroll their child in a Catholic school, Illinois Bishop John Paprocki issued a decree that flagrantly violates the pope’s Jan. 2014 admonition to welcome children of same-sex couples into the church. Paprocki’s decree mandates that all parents, including non-Catholics, agree that their children will be taught Catholic principles—“even if we are living a way of life that is contrary to those teachings”—attend mass and tithe at least 8% of their income. LGBT Catholic advocates called the policy “unprecedented.”

Samantha Power at UN briefing

NOM Discloses Donors from 2009 Maine Marriage Fight

After four years of battling an elections ethics complaint filed by Laguna Beach-based gay Republican activist Fred Karger, the National Organization for Marriage on Aug. 24 released the names of seven donors who contributed $2 million to successfully overturn Maine’s same-sex marriage law in 2009. Only one donor, Richard Kurtz, was from Maine. The rest are familiar to LGBT politicos from the 2008 Prop. 8 fight, including hedge fund manager Sean Fieler, who gave $1.25 million; John Templeton of Pennsylvania, who gave $300,000; and San Diego businessman Terrence Caster, who also gave $300,000. Maine reinstated marriage equality in 2012.

An investigation into alleged money-laundering and prostitution culminated with an Aug. 25 raid of the Manhattan offices of Rentboy.com by NYPD officers and Department of Homeland Security agents. Among the seven people arrested as a result of the raid was Jeffrey Hurant, 50, the company’s owner and CEO. The site presents itself as a social networking site that merely pairs up escorts and masseurs with clients but leaves the financial transaction up to those parties. Some gay activists are enraged, saying the raid was reminiscent of bathhouse raids from decades ago. Many have since called for re-examination of the decriminalization of sex work.

UN Holds Historic Briefing on ISIS Murdering Gays

Islamic State militants control Iraq and Syria, and on Aug. 24, the UN Security Council received a historic three-hour briefing on how ISIS is “carefully targeting” LGBT people. Jessica Stern, executive director of the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, presented graphic evidence of 29 killings by ISIS. She was followed by Samantha Power, U.S. Ambassador to the UN, and two gay men who talked about being victimized even before ISIS emerged. Not included was the Aug. 23 report by Iraqi television station Al-Sumaria that ISIS threw “nine civilians off a tall building” in the city of Mosul “on charges of sexual perversion,” according to the Washington Blade.

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Trump Hardens Immigration Stance

eality TV star Donald Trump tops GOP polls in his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, based largely on his tough immigration proposals. Trump wants to round up and deport 11 million undocumented immigrants in a “very humane fashion.” How Trump proposes to do this will surely be a question during the next Republican debate on Sept. 16, hosted by CNN. Trump nemesis and Univision anchor Jorge Ramos thinks the proposal would ignite a $137 billion police and ICE reign of terror. “Imagine authorities across the country, raiding homes, workplaces and schools, violating the human rights of millions of men, women and children,” Ramos wrote recently on his blog. “After these brutal raids, the undocumented would need to be held in stadiums or other giant facilities while they waited to be put on buses or planes back to their countries of origin.” Trump would also do away with the 14th Amendment, which grants birthright citizenship to undocumented immigrants born in America, and would deport those U.S. citizens as well. Recently, Trump and his main rival, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush started using the term “anchor babies” to describe these children. Bush subsequently clarified that he meant babies born through Asian “maternity tourism.” Rep. Judy Chu, chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific America Caucus, said the term “anchor babies” is a slur. “It’s insulting to both the Latino and the Asian American Pacific Islander community, and I believe … that [Bush] owes the AAPI community an apology for his insensitive remarks,” Chu told KPCC. “I think Asian-Americans are starting to perceive that we are being attacked as an immigrant community,” Asian Americans Advancing Justice’s Karin Wang told KPCC, adding that the new attention doesn’t mean the community is being taken seriously. Ramos estimates that about 4.5 million children would be impacted by Trump’s deportation proposal. Most Americans know these youth as DREAMers, a movement whose leaders include many LGBT undocumented students. They are fearful of being deported to a homophobic country about which they know nothing. A 2013 study by Williams Institute scholar Dr. Gary J. Gates estimated that of the estimated 900,000 LGBT adult immigrants (age 18+), approximately 267,000 identify as undocumented—71% of whom are Hispanic and 15% Asian or Pacific Islander. Nearly half (49%) of LGBT undocumented immigrants are under age 30, compared to 30% of all undocumented immigrants. Another question for the CNN debate: How does the GOP plan to win the general election after alienating Latinos, Asians and LGBT people? —K.O. Trump (left), Bush

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A ROGUES GALLERY OF HYPOCRITES 3

Anti-gay reality TV star Josh Duggar isn’t the first righteous religious blow-hard to be caught with his proverbial pants down By Karen Ocamb

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PHIL ROBERTSON

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here’s something so enticing about a sex scandal in sweaty, hot August. Unless, of course, your name pops up, dripping in innuendo. That’s what happened to the 32,875,000 anonymous members of the adulterypromoting website Ashley Madison, whose names, email addresses, home addresses, credit card numbers and sexual desires were suddenly exposed as part of a moralistic hack attack last July. Reporters, prospective blackmailers and others are pouring over the mounds of leaked data that reveals how many people professing the virtues of their wedding vows play outside the box of “traditional marriage.” Ironically, while the media salivates over the scandals of known figures, little attention is paid to the harmful hypocrisy of “family values” cheaters whose profession it is to attack gays for the supposed immorality of homosexuality. Josh Duggar The oldest son of the evangelical Christian TV family on TLC’s now-cancelled 19 and Counting, Duggar signed up for two paid accounts on the Ashley Madison adultery site four months before he was hired as the executive director of a lobbying effort for the anti-LGBT Family Research Council, which the Southern Poverty Law Center has classified as a hate group. And, as Duggar railed against the immorality of same-sex marriage, the married father of four kids under the age of five was dabbling on a dating site, OKCupid, and consorting with strippers and lingerie models on a fake Facebook account, according to RawStory.Duggar apologized for cheating, his porn addiction and being “the biggest hypocrite ever.” He then went into a Christian rehab to receive the same kind of Bible-based counseling he reportedly received after he confessed to his parents that he sexually molested four sisters and a family friend as a teenager.

JIMMY SWAGGART

JIM BAKKER

6 ‘Categories of desire’ allowed on the Ashley Madison website— (1) Attached Female Seeking Males, (2) Attached Male Seeking Females, (3) Single Male Seeking Attached Females, (4) Single Female Seeking Attached Males, (5) Attached Male Seeking Males and (6) Attached Female Seeking Females. Single men seeking attached men could not use the site.

Phil Robertson Duck Dynasty’s patriarch caused quite a stir with his interview in the January 2014 issue of GQ magazine. The rich Louisiana backwater Bible-thumping A&E reality star equated homosexuality with bestiality and adultery, adding that drunkards are among those who “won’t inherit the kingdom of God.” And according to his wife, the anti-gay firebrand knows something about that. “The drinking got worse. And I knew then but I didn’t want to believe it,” Miss Kay Robertson said of her husband Phil in a 2013 documentary. “He was running around on me. And what I would tell my boys all the time is, ‘That’s not your daddy. That’s the devil in your daddy.’’’ Bill Clinton In 1991, when the gay community first became aware of Bill Clinton, more attention was paid to the Arkansas governor’s promise to fight against AIDS than his religious opposition to same-sex marriage, which seemed a tad hypocritical when tabloids reported about purported liaisons with Jennifer Flowers, Paula Jones and the “Troopergate” scandals. Gays became furious, however, when Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in 1996, later facing impeachment over the Monica Lewinsky scandal in 1999. In 2013, Clinton called for DOMA to be overturned. But out Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart noted something missing. “As welcome as Clinton’s words are, there are two that are conspicuously absent: I’m sorry,” Capehart wrote. “Sorry for signing the bill. Sorry for crowing about it in radio ads on Christian radio stations during his ’96 re-election campaign. Sorry for the harm it has caused same-sex couples and the income it exacerbates.” Though both Bill and Hillary Clinton now support marriage equality, the former president still hasn’t apologized for DOMA. Newt Gingrich First elected to Congress in 1978 as a Georgia Southern Baptist on a family values platform, by 1993 Gingrich had created enough of a conservative backlash to the Republican establishment that he inspired the Republican revolution of 1994, which ended four decades of Democratic rule in the House of Representatives. But he also proved to have weak ethical standards—which eventually led to his resignation—and he was hardly a poster boy for “family values.” He got into an argument with his first wife over divorce papers while she was in the hospital recovering from cancer surgery. A Roman Catholic now, he’s been married three times. But his cycle of cheating, divorce and marriage has not disqualified him as an on-air political commentator and a 2012 GOP presidential candidate. Mark Sanford From June 18-24, 2009, this GOP South Carolina governor— a member of the religious conservative and secretive Washington, D.C., group called The Family—just disappeared. He told his staff that he would be hiking on the Appalachian Trail and did not respond to phone calls from staff or even his family. When he was spotted at the airport returning from Argentina, Sanford finally came clean in an emotional news conference, saying his Argentinian mistress was his “soulmate” and acknowledging that he “crossed the lines” with other women during his 20 years of

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marriage. Sanford was eventually censured for using public funds for the trip, which he reimbursed. And while John McCain had mentioned him as a possible VP running mate in 2008 and there was some chatter about him running in 2012, the extramarital affair was forgiven but not excused, and he retired after leaving office in 2011. Arnold Schwarzenegger The majority of Californians didn’t seem to care when the Los Angeles Times exposed the movie action star as a mega-philanderer accused of sexual harassment. They elected the popular Republican to replace Gov. Gray Davis in a 2003 recall election. It was later revealed that Schwarzenegger—who was married to Kennedy clan member Maria Shriver—had an ongoing secret affair and love-child with the family’s housekeeper for years. Though Schwarzenegger never spouted the “family values” political line, he did twice veto then-Assemblymember Mark Leno’s marriage bills on the advice of his lesbian chief of staff who told him that it would violate the anti-gay marriage Prop. 22 that voters passed in 2000. Additionally, he joked about “girlie men” and courted the right wing during President George W. Bush’s 2004 re-election convention, perhaps buying into the possibility of changing the 14th Amendment to allow him to run for president. In 2008, Schwarzenegger opposed Prop. 8 and refused to defend it in state and federal court, thus leading to the initiative being eventually overturned by the Supreme Court. Shriver divorced Schwarzenegger without public forgiveness.

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Jimmy Swaggart, Jim Bakker Perhaps the most famous public display of contrition was performed by televangelist Swaggart in his tearful February 1988 onair apology for infidelity with a prostitute. “I have sinned against you, my Lord, and I would ask that your precious blood would wash and cleanse every stain until it is in the seas of God’s forgiveness,” he wailed. Swaggart left the pulpit for a year, returned and was caught again in 1991 after California police stopped him for driving on the wrong side of the road. When asked who she was,

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Rosemary Garcia said, “He asked me for sex. I mean, that’s why he stopped me. That’s what I do. I’m a prostitute.” Ironically, Swaggart initially got caught because in 1986 he outted the adultery of rival televangelists Marvin Gorman and Bakker. Gorman hired a private investigator to dig up dirt on Swaggart. Meanwhile, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker’s fall from grace included on-air groveling, some jail time for swindler Jim in 1994 and a new life for re-married Tammy Faye Messner as a gay icon, who refused to rebuke gays on their popular show and even requested sympathy for people with AIDS. Ted Haggard In 2006, three prominent anti-gay Christian leaders were caught being gay: Paul Barnes, Lonnie Latham and, most surprisingly, Haggard, pastor of the New Life Church in evangelical haven Colorado Springs. Haggard was also the powerful president of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) from 2003 until he got caught with a male prostitute— who also supplied him with methamphetamine. Haggard resigned in November 2006, tried rehab, but admitted on CNN in January 2009 that he had another relationship with a man, but he declined to say if there were any others. He tried to start another church that said little about homosexuality. George Alan Rekers Vehemently anti-gay Rekers was photographed by the Miami New Times in 2010 arriving at Miami International Airport after an extended vacation with a 20-year-old “rent boy” known as Lucien (who was later identified as Jo-Vanni Roman). Rekers—a psychologist, Southern Baptist minister, founding board member of the Family Research Council and scientific “advisor” to the “conversion therapy” group NARTH (the National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality)—insisted that Lucien was only there to help carry Rekers’ luggage, despite videotape showing him carrying his own luggage. Roman subsequently said that Rekers paid him for daily nude massages that included touching Rekers’ genitals. The minister subsequently resigned from NARTH.

“As you probably could’ve guessed by this moment, I have decided in 2020 to run for president.” Kanye West closes his acceptance speech for the 2015 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs on Sunday, Aug. 30. The award was presented to him by none other than Taylor Swift.

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PDC FALL ART LAUNCH

H ig hlig h t s in c lu d e three sculpture install a tio n s by wo r l d renowned artists in the Blue Lobby, while featured exhibitions include Industry’s Art With Heart to benefit anti-bullying organization Friend Movement and Andrew Myers’ “screw art” solo show, where realistic portraits “come to life” from metal objects. pacificdesigncenter.com FRI. | SEPT. 18

EQCA EQUALITY AWARDS

Hosted at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. Live, this year’s awards honor Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León, attorney Cary Davidson, philanthropist Tom Steyer and cofounder of The Robert Group Clarissa Filgioun. eqcaawards.org

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LINDA RONSTADT IN CONVERSATION

Northridge’s Valley Performing Arts Center presents the f a m e d p e r f o r m e r, w h o will speak with long time friend and award-winning producer Dan Guerrero. valleyperformingartscenter.org

SAT. | OCT. 3

SANTA BARBARA INTL FILM FEST GALA

Jane Fonda will be honored with the 10th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film at this black-tie gala dinner, held at the Bacara Resort & Spa. Funding from the gala directly supports the festival’s programs. sbiff.org

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GLSEN RESPECT AWARDS L.A.

The leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students honors Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake with the Inspiration Award at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. 2014 honoree Julia Roberts will serve as one of the event’s honorary co-chairs. glsen.org

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Fall Closet Essentials

It doesn’t always cost an arm and a leg to dress on-trend, as evidenced by these 5 must-have items for the season, available at every price point By Brad Virata

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1. THE CLASSIC TRUCKER JACKET You’ll find the classic trucker jacket everywhere this fall, in both oversized and shrunken fits. Denim, suede and twill are the most popular fabrics on this season’s catwalks. Dress it up with your favorite pair of suit trousers and comfortable kicks; dress it down with your favorite pair of beat-up chinos. DSQUARED2 PHOENIX TRUCKER JACKET, $990 Available at Dsquared2, 461 N. Rodeo Dr., dsquared2.com POLO RALPH LAUREN CAMO TRUCKER JACKET, $245 Available at Saks, 9600 Wilshire Blvd., saksfifthavenue.com LEVI’S COMMUTER TWILL TRUCKER JACKET, $88 Available at Macy’s Mens Store at the Beverly Center, 8500 Beverly Blvd., macys.com SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

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Maybe you’re planning a trip to the Serengeti, or maybe you’re just stumbling down the street to your local dive bar. Either way, you’ll channel your inner adventurer with a shirt inspired by the battlefield, and it’s a great opportunity to show everyone those bootcamp classes have paid off.

Thick, natural-colored, rubber-soled kicks are all the rage this fall. They’re comfortable—just ask the male models walking the ready-to-wear runways of Milan, Paris and Tokyo.

BALMAIN TWILL MILITARY SHIRT, $975 Available at Barneys, 9570 Wilshire Blvd., barneys.com

ORIGINAL PENGUIN JONES SNEAKER, $125 Available at Nordstrom at The Grove, 189 The Grove Dr., nordstrom.com

G-STAR RAW STRAIGHT SHIRT, $200 Available at G-Star, 7966 Melrose Ave., g-star.com

VANS CHAUFFEUR SF SNEAKER, $56 Available at Vans, 13220 W. Washington Blvd., vans.com

ZARA DENIM SHIRT, $50 Available at the new Zara inside the Glendale Galleria, 100 W. Broadway, zara.com

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3. THE MAGNIFIED FLORAL PRINT With brands like Saint Laurent and Lanvin looking back to 1950s counterculture for inspiration, wild and exotic florals are making a return to the runway this fall. These magnified and super-sized pieces are for guys who like to bend the rules. LANVIN BLENDED MATERIAL SWEATSHIRT, $590 Available at Lanvin, 260 N. Rodeo Dr., lanvin.com YOUR NEIGHBORS ELGEVIAN FLORAL INTARSIA SWEATER, $59 Available at Urban Outfitters, 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd., urbanoutfitters.com H&M FLORAL SWEATSHIRT $25 Available at H&M, 6922 Hollywood Blvd., hm.com

COMMON PROJECTS LOW-TOP TRAINER $400 Available at South Willard, 8038 W. 3rd St., commonprojects.com

This season’s most controversial style, the funnel neck’s silhouette can either make you look sloppy or classic cool. (There’s no in-between.) Stick to solid, bold colors, and feel free to layer it under your favorite blazer or overcoat when the weather allows. THE KOOPLES LEATHER TRIM WOOL & COTTON FULL ZIP, $395 Available at Nordstrom at The Grove, 189 The Grove Dr., nordstrom.com GUESS ROY FUNNEL QUILTED CHEVRON SWEATER, $98 Available at Guess at The Beverly Center, 8522 Beverly Blvd., guess.com INC FUNNEL-NECK LONG SLEEVE KNIT, $40 Available at Macy’s Mens Store at the Beverly Center, 8500 Beverly Blvd., macys.com

OUR FAVORITE FALL COLOR STORIES IVORY The color of the mo ment, it’s cool, cri sp, neutral and organic . Ivory knitwear an d sweaters are layere d and styled slightly oversized. You’ll fin d that chunky silho uettes lend a cozy feeling when paire d with soft textures and amplified volum e. 18

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MINER AL GREY Warm, organic an d a neutral base sh ade, it’s gracing every high-fashion runw ay this season. From Dior and Hèrmes to Ra g& Bo ne , co ns ide r th is sh ad e th e cu rre nt closet staple . He athered, washed , faded and worn-in, mine ral grey fabrics on ly get better with age. —B .V.

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Heteros are outcasts in the twisted world of new comic strip The Corporeals CROCODILES EATING HAIRY man snacks, a fish with legs observing a “walk don’t swim” sign ... I get it! And if you have a taste for the absurd, you’ll get it, too. The aforementioned scenarios are just a snippet of The Corporeals, an oddball single-frame weekly comic strip that has been described as “The Far Side meets The Flintstones.” Brainchild of David Quantic and Bill Ferenc, the universe of The Corporeals was hatched a year ago, and out came a society replete with gay couples, lesbians, bear/human relationships, monkey-people dinosaurs and a unicorn. Ironically, heterosexuals are the freaks and outcasts of this society, online at thecorporeals.com. “The Corporeals is not Family Guy; it’s not South Park. We’re not interested in commenting on pop culture with shock humor or epic insults,” says Quantic. “Anytime I’ve tried to write something like an insult joke in the context of The Corporeals, it just seems wrong.” What doesn’t seem wrong—in The Corporeals’ bizarrosphere—is the interspecies relationship of Manny and the Bear. The image of the happy couple encircled in a permanent bear hug has become the chief symbol for the comic strip. Regardless of your brand of humor, we can all agree there’s nothing like an occasional walk on the wild side with a huggable bear. —Jim Larkins

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or the fashionable gay who seems to have everything, here’s something that’s sure to up your style game while injecting your closet with a dose of Asian culture. Open the Kimono (1510 Abbot Kinney Blvd., openthekimonostore.com) is one of the latest shops to open its doors in Venice’s tre n dy A bb ot K inney district. The company produces SoCal versions of traditional Yukata-style kimonos, and each silkrayon garment (priced to order) is a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art, handmade right here in Los Angeles. Why should we let the ladies dominate the kimono fashion scene? Get a kimono that fits your form and taste and look fabulous. Whether you opt for the split-toe socks if of course completely up to you. —J.L.

APPLY YOURSELF WE’VE ALL GONE THROUGH APP PARALYSIS—that point when you’ve flicked through the app store looking for a decent download, only to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices. We’ve cut through the clutter and found three new offerings that are engaging, well-designed and worth putting on your phone. —Patrick Rosenquist Dreamify What does a computer think you look like? You’ve probably seen the wonderfully trippy photos that Google’s DeepDream experiment spits out. In order to study how an artificial neural network works, the folks in Mountain View fed a computer program images and made it guess what was in the picture. The results are fractal-like and surreal, like Dalí gone mad with Photoshop filters. This bleeding-edge technology is now available on your phone, so you can load up a selfie—or whatever you’d like—set up to 12 different parameters and let AI do the rest. Available on Android, iOS out later this fall. Free. MSTY Halfway between WhatsApp and Spotify, MSTY (My Song to You) lets you send a tune to a friend along with a picture and message of your choosing. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, and the selection includes millions of songs— including the catalogues of Universal, Warner and Sony. The app is even linked to Apple Music, letting your friends buy your earworm if it bores deep enough into their head. These days, you can send a GIF, a Vine or an emoji to get your point across, so why not also let your messages sing? Available on Android and iOS. Free. Strava It seems there are as many fitness apps as there are workout routines. Strava wants to be your go-to activity tracker, keeping tabs on your runs, hikes and cycling routes. Compare your time and effort to previous outings, or see how other athletes fared on the same trip. The premium version also offers a “Suffer Score,”—a measure of your workout intensity—as well as workout videos. One of the best features is the track recommendation—fire up Strava and see which nearby routes others recommend. Available on Android and iOS. Free for basic, $6/month or $59/year for premium.

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As Northern California’s peak season takes off, discover the small-town charms of Napa’s cultural and culinary capital, Yountville By Mark A. Thompson

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Large enough to store everything you’ll need for a resort weekend away but compact enough to fit under the airplane seat in front of you, the Nightswim Flight Bag by MAST ($245, mastresort.com) is the perfect tote option for the urbane traveler seeking bespoke accessories for the road. (Each piece is individually numbered and limited edition.) The branchild of SoCal native Steve Solari, MAST was founded to meld fashion with function for the runway—the airport runway. —Stephan Horbelt

s you stroll past the various Michelinstarred restaurants and luxury properties that dot Yountville’s main street, it might be hard to imagine that this culinary capital of Napa Valley was once better known for its brothels and a rough-and-tumble ethos that kept most visitors at a distance. While there’s still a vestige of that post-Prohibition past in the town’s one notorious dive bar, what most visitors to Yountville notice are the acclaimed restaurants, tasting rooms and curated galleries, several of which are located in buildings listed on the National Register. Depending on who’s doing the math, Yountville has more Michelin stars per capita than nearly any other small town in America. With just under 3,000 residents and one main street, it packs in a feast of gourmet options. Home to more than 400 wineries, Napa County is the most upscale of Northern California’s winegrowing regions—though it wasn’t always so. A long hangover after the Gold Rush was followed by the inception of Prohibition, which decimated the wine industry, leaving only sacramental winemakers. Groezinger Winery, the valley’s largest winery before the Volstead Act, is now V Marketplace, home to Napa’s original hot-air balloon company, Napa Valley Aloft. For more than 30 years, the family-run company has launched daily from the grounds of the former Groezinger estate. Apart from sprouting a pair of wings, there are few better ways to witness the beauty

of a Napa sunrise than with pilot Jayson Kimball, who’s been flying since the age of 15; he knows the sky as well as he knows his hometown. As you lift nearly a mile into the sky, you’re encircled by panoramic views of the Mayacamas Mountains and the sculptured terrain of the Vaca range. With favorable winds, you might even glimpse the Sierras or the San Francisco skyline. The hour-long flight is followed by a champagne breakfast during which you’re pinned with your own hot-air balloon wings.

ELEGANT SANCTUARIES One of the most inviting settings at the fiveacre resort Bardessono, $$$$$, is the hammock strung beneath a century-old heritage oak tree that was a part of the original Bardessono family homestead. Opened in 2009 with LEED Platinum certification and lushly landscaped with birch and olive trees, cypress and magnolias, the resort combines sustainable design with environmental ethics; nearly a thousand solar panels provide half of the hotel’s power. Throughout the grounds, a rotating collection of paintings and sculpture from the Andrea Schwartz Gallery focuses on work that complements the hotel’s aesthetic of luxurious environmentalism. Its spacious suites, which include gas fireplaces and a furnished courtyard or balcony, are particularly notable for the custom bathroom that doubles as a private spa with in-suite butler service. Outdoor showers complete the illusion of living in SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

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harmony with nature, while a rooftop pool and deck offers panoramic vistas of the Mayacamas Mountains. At Poetry Inn, $$$$$, the nightly turndown chocolates come from chocolatier Wendy Sherwood of Napa’s La Forêt, which also supplies the three Michelin-starred Benu in San Francisco. That little detail tells you a great deal about the standards of hospitality that mark a respite here. Perched on a bucolic hillside in the Stags Leap District, the extraordinary five-room sanctuary offers the privacy and tranquility of a fully staffed estate. Beyond the gated drive above the Silverado Trail, the property is surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. A pool and a deck beckon, but the views from your expansive rooms with wood-burning fireplace and terrace are equally alluring—and a chef is available for private dining. Outdoor showers overlook the entirety of the valley, and morning coffee or tea wakeup service is followed by a three-course breakfast on the veranda. “A bottle of good wine, like a good act, shines ever

in the retrospect,” wrote Robert Louis Stevenson—and a sojourn at Poetry Inn lingers in the memory. With its Provencal décor and landscaped rose gardens, Maison Fleurie, $$$$$, offers a taste of French country charm in the heart of Yountville. Originally constructed in 1873 of stone from local quarries, its the oldest hotel in the Napa Valley—and, if you listen to the locals, its colorful history includes a period as a popular bordello. Each morning, guests partake of Four Sisters Inns’ signature breakfast buffet, which includes entrees like Grand Marnier French toast, artichoke quiche and other signature dishes from The Kitchen Cookbook. Fresh-baked cookies are offered daily, bicycles are available, and many rooms feature a fireplace for cool Napa evenings. Situated amidst a vineyard at the edge of town, Napa Valley Lodge, $$$$$, evokes a Tuscan villa complete with fountains, landscaped gardens and bocce ball court. The oversized rooms here also feature fireplaces and verandas; an outdoor fire pit adjoins the pool

ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT 1. DON’T BE A DRAG(GER) While I’m stoked that you’ve joined the rest of us in the 21st century by acquiring a bag on wheels, let’s make sure you know how to walk with it. Please don’t drag your luggage two feet behind you; keep it close. In fact, think of it as a part of you—you should always be conscious of where your bag is and in whose way it just might be.

courtyard. In keeping with Northern California’s relaxed lifestyle, guests enjoy evening wine receptions and a complimentary Champagne breakfast served daily in Vintage Hall.

NAPA’S CULINARY CAPITAL One of the first things you notice while cruising around Yountville is the line outside Bouchon Bakery, $$$$$, which recall the lines outside Manhattan’s Magnolia Bakery during the heyday of Sex and the City. Next door, the Michelin-starred Bouchon Bistro, $$$$$, replicates the charms of a Parisian bistro with such impeccable attention to detail that you might almost believe you’ve wandered into Benoit. Décor aside, what you eat and drink at Bouchon will be a reflection of Thomas Keller’s seasonal, farm-totable focus. Opened in 1998, Bouchon feels as romantic as a cherished Parisian memory. When dining at Redd, $$$$$, let the weather be your guide in determining whether to be seated in the olivetree-shaded courtyard or to languish

like a film star in the minimalist dining room. Helmed by acclaimed chef Richard Reddington, the Michelin-starred restaurant opened in 2005 with a menu that reinterprets wine country cuisine with Asian, European and Mexican influences. A favorite of the film industry, Redd spawned a more casual Yountville sibling in 2012—a Napa-style pizzeria named Redd Wood, $$$$$, that recalls Reddington’s stint at Spago Beverly Hills. Named for the matriarch of the Bardessono family, Lucy Restaurant & Bar, $$$$$, practices a field-to-fork philosophy, utilizing produce from Lucy’s Garden for artisanal cocktails and seasonal cuisine. The wine list offers a number of organic and biodynamic vintages, which can be enjoyed on the terrace or in the sleek dining room—or at Lucy’s Garden Table surrounded by Persian lime trees and flowering herbs. The flowers that infuse chocolatier Chris Kollar’s lavender and fennel pollen truffles come from the certified organic Jacobsen Orchards, which is where Hill Family Estate offers a Secret Garden tour. A bucolic sanctuary hidden off the beaten

5 things you probably do at the airport that make you an @$$hole By Stephan Horbelt

2. WHAT’S THAT SMELL? Hey, all you people in line at [insert overpriced airport restaurant here], don’t even think about boxing up that warm meal and bringing it onto the plane! While you surely deserve a hearty dinner, your fellow travelers don’t deserve smelling roast beef au jus or linguini in clam sauce all the way to JFK.

3. CHECKPOINT YOURSELF Here’s one that only applies to those who have traveled, say, more than once in their life. How do you not know how airport security works?! Take off those shoes before you get to the big radioactive machine, and place that laptop in its own bin!

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You’ll be traveling in one of the most exclusive cabins in the sky when you opt for the new Delta One experience, which comes with complimentary Sky Club access, a stellar menu, flat-bed seats and other luxe amenities. Travel to Europe in November-December and take advantage of special fares starting at $2,157 round trip from JFK. delta.com

track, Jacobsen Orchards is a verdant oasis less than five minutes from downtown Yountville. More than 120 varieties of fruit trees share an acre of land with hundreds of vegetables, herbs and culinary flowers, all of which are available to various chefs and restaurants who follow an honor harvest, leaving their names and amount on a clipboard pick list.

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WINE TASTINGS WITH ART As it was in bohemian Paris, art and wine are natural companions throughout the Valley, with numerous tasting rooms offering curated galleries with the work of regional and national artists. For the past two decades, Jessup Cellars (jessupcellars.com) has been producing incredible single varietal wines and elegant blends, including the acclaimed Table for Four. Winemaker Rob Lloyd has a virtuoso’s touch, blending wines notable for their silky tannins, rich complexity and elegant balance. Artist Cynthia Carey curates a series of rotating exhibitions at Jessup Cellars Gallery. Across the street, wine collective

4. WAIT YOUR GD TURN! I’m pretty sure it says right on your ticket which group you’ll board the plane with. Didn’t hear whether Group C is ready to board? Ask a fellow traveler. Everyone’s going to the same place, so there’s no need to rush the gate and stand in the way of those who are supposed to be boarding! Also see: crowding the baggage carousel upon landing.

Ma(i)sonry offers curated flights of limited-production wines. Located in an immaculately restored stone manor house listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is part of Bespoke Collection, which offers artisanal brands and experiences from more than 20 small-production California wineries. Featured at Ma(i)sonry, Aerena Galleries & Gardens showcases the works of a broad range of mid-career artists, as well as vintage pieces by Eames, Louis Vuitton and others. Notable for its sensual and supple Cabernets produced from an acclaimed winery in the prestigious Stags Leap District, Cliff Lede Vineyards, established in 2002, is also famous for designating all the vineyard blocks with the titles of classic rock ‘n’ roll songs such as “Hotel California” and “Purple Haze.” Guests are urged to recreate the Beatles’ iconic Abbey Road album cover in front of the vineyard’s own impeccably reproduced Abbey Road signage. The 60-acre property is a veritable contemporary art museum with pieces from the proprietor’s vast collection dotting the estate.

5. MOVE YA ASS! Moving walkways (you know, those flat escalators) are surely a sign that the world of The Jetsons is nigh. Unfortunately, some people still don’t know the protocol: if you’ve got all the time in the world and aren’t rushing to a flight, meaning you’re going to stand on the walkway and relax, move to the right-hand side. Let your fellow travelers who are in a hurry sail right past you to the left, and the airport will be a much more friendly place!

If you follow the tree-lined drive to the California Veterans Home (one of the most bucolic sanctuaries available for American military veterans), you’ll come upon the restored Lincoln Theater as well as Napa Valley Museum. Founded in 1972, the museum moved in 1998 to Yountville to a boldly designed building honoring the county’s agricultural roots. Inside are three galleries dedicated to rotating exhibitions, local artists and local history, as well as a permanent exhibition showcasing the Valley’s geological and cultural history and its evolution into one of the premier wine-growing regions of the world.

1 92 0 s h o te l -tu r n e d - s p a The Oaks at Ojai has added nearly 20 theme weeks and weekends to its calendar. Rates start at just $250 per person and include accommodations, fitness classes, meals, wifi and parking. Hike 50 miles in five days, Nov. 29 - Dec. 4, as part of the “Into the Wild Hiking Week” package. oaksspa.com Hyatt Palm Springs is offering a “Buy 2 Nights, Get the 3rd Night Free” package (book by Sept. 15) that is perfect for the overworked Angeleno craving an extended weekend desert getaway. Call to book, or go online and use the code 55110. palmsprings.hyatt.com

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MATINEE SAN DIEGO Sept. 4-7

UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL Sept. 19-20

FOLSOM STREET FAIR Sept. 25-27

Head south for Labor Day to frolic poolside and dance up a storm at eight big events. Friday’s huge opening party takes place at Rich’s, with pool parties throughout the weekend at host hotel The Lafayette, and a Sunday main event at the Mission Bay Waterfront’s Nautilus Pavilion. matineesandiego.com

The ninth annual Sydney fest aims to rid films of complacency and revitalize real enthusiasm. We’re excited for bloody spoof Dude Bro Party Massacre III, the Henry Rollinsstarring He Never Died and a 20-yearslater screening of Larry Clark’s Kids. suff.com.au

The world’s biggest leather event returns to San Francisco, and while the main event is on Sunday, it’s a full weekend of debauchery. Catch live shows on the festivals’ stages, meander to find your own brand of trouble, or hit up Magnitude, the big dance party. folsomstreetfair.com

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ack in the early ‘90s, when the Meatpacking District’s French diner Florent was the center of a certain universe, we had a libidinous literary friend who traveled to Cuba annually, spending winters in a licentious haze before returning to his Little West 12th Street apartment, where he would host dinner parties and regale his guests with tales of Cuba’s sexual smorgasbord. Similarly, Gary Indiana’s “first and last memoir,” I Can Give You Anything But Love (240 pp., $26, Rizzoli ExLibris), peels back the bed sheets on a polyamorous culture that, with the recent restoration of diplomatic ties to the United States, is already receding into the horizon. Evoking a sexual world as it existed before Grindr, Indiana describes a lustful pursuit in Cuba that recalls New York City in the years before AIDS, writing, “Yesterday, sitting in the sidewalk café of the Hotel Telegrafico … I glimpsed a beautiful young man walking. … He glanced at me and slowed his pace, continued a few steps, looked back, looked away, walked a little further, then slipped into the French café. … His second glance was a familiar, unambiguous message of availability.” Throughout its 54 years of U.S.-imposed isolation, Cuba has exerted a powerful pull for those desirous of replicating something of the dissolute abandon evoked in the novels of André Gide, Paul Bowles and Jean Genet. Indiana has lived and worked in Cuba for more than a decade, and his memoir recounts his drug-fueled and booze-laden sexual escapades with customary subversive humor. One of Indiana’s boytoys is both deaf and mute, making their attempts at communication in a world without iPhones a comedy of errors: “He soundlessly whispered ‘mañana’ many times before stepping onto the elevator. But maybe he was saying ‘mama’ or ‘Managua.’ How could I be sure?” The author of seven novels, as well as plays, poetry collections and nonfiction, Indiana is also a visual artist published in publications such as Art in America and Vice. At the 2014 Whitney Biennial, Indiana presented Untitled (Stanley Park), a semicircular LED curtain that displayed video footage taken at the Presidio Modelo, a prison on the Isla de la Juventud 26

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in Cuba, which was modeled after the panopticon-style surveillance system of English philosopher Jeremy Bentham. Black-and-white photographs by Indiana are interspersed throughout his memoir. Punctuating the chapters on Cuba, Indiana returns to his formative years in San Francisco, Los Angeles and, ultimately, Manhattan, where he was art critic of the Village Voice from 1985-87. Of his years in San Francisco during its Haight-Ashbury heyday, Indiana captures the hypnotizing hallucinogenic kaleidoscope of the city’s ‘60s bacchanal: “We went everywhere in a posse, collecting rootless, powerfully attractive, emotionally flattened hippies of both sexes, who were soon employed on the psychedelic fringe of the porn business, which orbited around the Sutter Theater in the Tenderloin … [where] the porn theaters threw LSD parties and gala premieres that filled up with local celebrities and stoned kids from the Castro. ... Janis Joplin, all boas and bangles, turned up at one gala. … Our merry band dropped acid or mescaline or psilocybin and tripped off to the Nocturnal Dream Shows … where the Cockettes performed at the Palace Theatre on Fridays. Or dropped into the Stud to shanghai boys to audition as porn models.” Given his phantasmagoric youth, it’s little wonder that Indiana lands in Cuba, where “you must never plan, is the lesson here.” Throughout the chapters on Cuba, Indiana depicts a society suspended in liquid amber, with the awareness that everything will change and that “it simply isn’t possible to continue things as we’ve done for so long.” All the more reason then to write about it, as it was, as it has been, when hustlers congregated nightly along the Malecón. “Mastiu reminds me of a sailor in a Cocteau drawing,” writes Indiana, “hair cropped to his skull, rippling muscles, exaggeratedly full lips, thick fingers … a creature with animal grace and a holy stupidity eager to be kissed and fondled, petted and fussed over like a child.” Who wouldn’t want to return there—often, and in memory? —Mark A. Thompson

TODAY, CUBA IS HOTTER than ever, with travel professionals saying it’s one of the most requested destinations for Americans. Ever since this summer’s resumption of diplomatic relations, the Caribbean island 90 miles off the mainland has become the spot most likely to inspire envy from friends and family. The only thing is, Cuba is still off-limits to American tourists, which has been the case since 1961. Tourism remains banned, but travel to Cuba is legal in 12 categories, which include professional research, academic pursuits, sports participation, public performances, humanitarian aid and journalistic projects. Travelers must verify that their time in Cuba proved instructive or educational, as well as keep all receipts of travel transactions—for five years. In short, U.S. citizens can now “license” themselves if they can prove their travel meets legal requirements. While American carriers like JetBlue and American Airlines fly daily from Miami to Cuba, American travelers must book those tickets through third-party charter companies for the 45-minute flight—or fly on a non-American commercial airline through a third country such as Mexico or Canada (which is how many Americans have been traveling to Cuba for decades). Flights to Cuba are also available from New York, Tampa and Orlando—and, as of Dec. 12, American Airlines plans to offer nonstop charter flights between Los Angeles and Havana. Keep in mind that two blank passport pages are required for entry and exit stamps. Non-American-owned cruise ships have been sailing to Cuba in recent years, and Carnival recently announced Cuban sailings for May 2016. As for island lodgings, Airbnb lists more than 2,000 Cuban homes, and “casas particulares” (similar to bed-and-breakfasts) on the island number in the hundreds. Now, more than ever before, it’s time to reread Graham Greene’s Our Man in Havana with a pitcher of Havana Club mojitos. —M.A.T.

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■ Sun. | Sept. 6 BEARS IN SPACE Akbar

L.A.'s famed summertime party returns to the parking lot of Akbar as Chris Bowen and Victor Rodriguez welcome guest DJs Jason Greer, Lovefingers and Heidi, plus a few special performances by local talent. akbarsilverlake.com

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■ Fri. | Sept. 4 GRUNT AWOL Los Globos

As a special treat just for Labor Day Weekend, Grunt moves to the upper level of Los Globos. Hosts for the special night include Mario Diaz and Shawn Morales, with music provided by DJ Kadett and Matt Pernicano. clublosglobos.com ■ Fri. | Sept. 4 ART DECO FESTIVAL Queen Mary

The annual festival returns for its 11th year to bring the Art Deco era into the 21st century. The festival showcases elaborate parties, musical entertainment, vintage dress experiences, lectures and more. Through Sept. 7. queenmary.com ■ Sat. | Sept. 5 MACBETH Studio Theatre, Pomona

MARCO MARCO: WORLD OF WONDER

This famous play about a Scottish king who rises to the highest office in the land by questionable means continues to resonate with audiences today. Through Oct. 4. classcsupomona.tix.com ■ Sat. | Sept. 5 PSYCHO Hollywood Forever Cemetery

The ultimate Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece, it’s the story of a woman who steals money from her job and flees north. When she stops in a motel for the night, she realizes her crime may not pay off. Sit back in the cemetery for a terrifying classic. cinespia.org

Your guide to upcoming fall fashion weeks, from New York to London to our own backyard By Mike Ciriaco ■ Sun. | Sept. 6 CARELESS WHISPER BRUNCH Whisper Restaurant & Lounge

This new weekly brunch at The Grove, named after the WHAM! song of the same title, encourages guests to dress in ‘80s style and enjoy endless drinks, like the Bloody Proud Mary and Papa Don’t Peach, and dishes like I Ain’t ‘Fraid of No Toast. whisperloungela.com ■ Sun. | Sept. 6 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FLEA MARKET Regent Theater

Every first Sunday the rock ‘n’ roll flea market returns, selling everything from vintage vinyl and antiques to clothing, jewelry and other memorabilia. $2 at the door, or free if you eat at Prufrock next door. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. theregenttheater.com

hile our hetero counterparts are spending their autumn couchquarterbacking for various sports, we gays know the only competition worth winning is fashion. And you better believe it's a competition. This month heralds the advent of the fall fashion season, where major designers display their latest collections across the world’s major metropolitan catwalks—most importantly, declaring to the industry what is ‘in’ and what is ‘out.’ The season of sartorialism starts off in New York, one of the four major fashion capitals of the world. Frontiers Media is a presenting sponsor of Style Fashion Week New York, taking place Sept. 10-12 at the lavish Gotham Hall, where designers will showcase their latest designs on a 70-foot runway. One of our favorite local labels, Marco Marco, closes the event on Saturday evening with his dazzling men's and women's wear. That same day, Mercedes -Benz Fashion Week begins, ruling Manhattan through Sept. 17. With over 80 designers showcased this year, the event can become a bit overwhelming, but be sure to scope out the Ralph Lauren show. Last year the label made a splash with its mystifying 4-D runway show using waterscreen projections. Fingers crossed they up the ante this year. Over on the West Coast, Orange County celebrates StyleWeekOC—nine days of fashion shows and events showcasing the best of SoCal style, Sept. 10-19. Featured fall collections include Trina Turk, Bebe and Rebbeca Taylor, plus a Neiman Marcus runway show spotlighting the luxe department store's best

looks for fall and winter. For the rest of September, the fashion community will hop across the pond for backto-back fashion weeks in the couture capitals of London (Sept. 18-22) and Milan (Sept. 23-29). Of course, once October rolls around, it's back to Cali. While not as well-known in the fashion world as the festivities of New York and Paris, Los Angeles' fashion weeks have begun attracting runway shows from internationally renowned designers like Betsy Johnson, Nicole Miller and Tom Ford, who presented his autum/winter 2015 line at L.A. Fashion Week in February earlier this year. It was a move that definitely brought positive attention to L.A. as a hub for international fashion showcases. Style Fashion Week L.A., also presented by Frontiers Media—and which will also head to Dubai and Cairo—taps into the trendy, eclectic atmosphere of DTLA, Oct. 14-18. The event takes place at The Reef, where a main stage will showcase designers' collections on an 80-foot runway (take that, New York). More private viewings of new collections will be possible in the Intimate Stage and in a Designer Presentation Room. Even more, a 20,000-square-foot Marketplace will be set up, where labels can display and sell their products—and of course schmooze with highprofile editors and stylists, a sport in itself. Find more info about Style Fashion Week L.A. (and New York) at stylefashionweek.com. Los Angeles may not have its own football team just yet, but when it comes to filling a room with fashion-minded people, L.A.'s fashion weeks are already MVPs. SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

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The Godfather of Funk George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic headline L.A.’s largest Labor Day music festival, joined by Sheila E., The Wailers and others for the one-day event. workingcalifornians.org ■ Mon. | Sept. 7 LEARN THE WORDS, BITCH Akbar

Taking place every first Monday, it’s an amateur lipsynching competition where signup is open to all. You do it in your car, and you do it in front of the mirror, so why not do it at Akbar? Signup starts at 8:30. akbarsilverlake.com ■ Tue. | Sept. 8 REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Pasadena Playhouse

Set in a tiny sewing factory of East L.A., this award-winning comedy tells the story of five full-figured women racing to meet an impossible deadline to keep their sewing factory from going under. Through Oct. 4. pasadenaplayhouse.org

■ Tue. | Sept. 8 CUR-ATE DINNER SERIES: SAVORING SURREALISM Ray’s & Stark Bar

Discover Surrealism with Maite Gomez-Rejon of ArtBites for a four-course meal with a French and Spanish flair. Inspired by Salvador Dalí’s cookbook Les Diners de Gala, food is prepared by Chef Viet Pham. raysandstarkbar.com ■ Tue. | Sept. 8 THESE PAPER BULLETS! Gil Cates Theater

This “modish ripoff of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing” makes its West Coast premiere. It’s the story of Quartos, a band of four, who jump through hoops to find true love and cut an album in seven nights. Through Oct. 18. geffenplayhouse.com

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You Better Work Masterbeat celebrates Labor Day with a weekend of parties (and very little rest) IF LABOR DAY IS SUPPOSED TO BE A DAY OF REST, Masterbeat didn’t get the memo. The international party posse wants to close out the summer by making you sweat with a weekend of tight beats, tight bods and loose morals. Concisely dubbed Labor Day L.A., the three-day bacchanal features the combined DJ talents of Alain Jackinsky, Big Kid, Brett Henrichsen, Aron, Serving Ovahness and Nando over the span of multiple venues. The holiday blasts off Saturday night with the traditional Hard Labor party at the Belasco Theater. You’ll then have a chance to catch your breath and find your second wind with the after-hours Reload at Couture Nightclub, but you’ll need to regain consciousness in time to roll out of bed by the crack of 9 p.m. to submit to some dirty gay hazing at the West Coast chapter of WeParty Frat House. The long weekend climaxes on the roof of West Hollywood’s Andaz Hotel, where the Neon Jungle pool party—featuring costumes, visuals and décor by famed NYC fashion line Slick It Up—is sure to get you all kinds of wet. After such a marathon of drinking, dancing and debauchery, you’d better rest up and regain your strength in time for Labor Day weekend 2016. —M.C.

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efore movies even had sound, they had homosexuality. The first film to ever win the Academy Award for Best Picture, the 1927 silent WWI pilot flick Wings, is notable for featurBURBANK INTERNATIONAL ing what is arguably the first sameFILM FEST sex on-screen kiss. Nearly a century Sept. 9-13 later, homosexuality is as woven into burbankfilmfest.org contemporary cinema as ever. This month, celebrate the innately gay art form of the motion picture by attending a trio of film festivals. The cinephilia begins Sept. 9 at the Burbank International Film Fest, which aims to usher up-and-coming talent into the entertainment industry. LONG BEACH The event leads with a screening of QFILMS FESTIVAL Hoovey, based on the true story of a Sept. 9-13 teen basketball star who survived qfilmslongbeach.com a brain tumor, then relearned how to walk, read and eventually dribble a basketball again. That theme of overcoming adversity, a cornerstone of LGBT culture, resonates throughout the festival, specifically in the festival’s finale, Marsha Hunt’s Sweet Adversity. A rising film star who was blacklisted in the 1950s, Hunt L.A. BRAZILIAN evolved into one of Hollywood’s first FILM FESTIVAL Sept. 13-17 celebrity activists, crusading against labrff.com third-world poverty, homelessness and homophobia. In fact, her film features the song “Here’s to All that Love,” which Hunt wrote over 40 years ago about same-sex marriage. For a more overly gay cinematic experience, head south for the Long Beach Qfilm Festival. The city’s longest-running film fest strives to showcase films that embrace the LGBT experience, this year featuring a number of popular Outfest darlings, like Tab Hunter Confidential and Seed Money. If you missed those screenings back in July, consider this a new opportunity. Starting Sept. 13, head back up the 405 for L.A.’s Brazilian Film Festival. Any culture that encourages guys to strut around in next-to-nothing swimwear must be gay-friendly, right? The queer highlight of the festival is Juan Zapata’s Simone, which follows a lesbian woman who experiments with a man for the first time and explores the concept of pansexual liberation. Ironically, these days there seems to be more shock value in a lesbian schtupping a man, than in two men kissing. —M.C. SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

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■ Wed. | Sept. 9 PALEYFEST FALL TV PREVIEWS The Paley Center

■ Sat. | Sept. 12 EIOTOWN SOLO ART SHOW Tropico de Nopal Gallery

With each night devoted to a network, the fest features screenings and exclusive conversations with the stars and creative teams of fall TV’s hottest new series. Expect appearances from Ted Danson, Marcia Gay Harden, LL Cool J, Ricky Martin and more! Through Sept. 17. paleycenter.org

For the seventh year, local artist eiotown (whom you know from his incredible Out of the Closet window displays in WeHo) features artwork, paintings, photos and more. Guests are encouraged to wear a unique red jacket. 6-10 p.m.

■ Wed. Sept. 9 THE OBJECT LESSON Kirk Douglas Theatre

■ Sat. | Sept. 12 A FLEA IN HER EAR A Noise Within

Actor-illusionist-inventor Geoff Sobelle transforms the space into an epic storage facility, stacking boxes to the ceiling, allowing audiences to roam free and poke through the clutter. The production unpacks our relationship to everyday objects. Through Oct. 4. centertheatregroup.org

Victor’s wife Raymonde suspects her husband may have a wandering eye during a brief bout of impotence. Her friend Lucienne attempts to lure him with a note to see if he will pursue. When Victor sends a lookalike, mishaps lead to a new appreciation of their relationship. Through Nov. 22. anoisewithin.org

■ Thu. | Sept. 10 MOJADA: A MEDEA IN LOS ANGELES Getty Museum

■ Sat. | Sept. 12 THE PRINCES OF KINGS ROAD Neutra Institute & Museum

This new adaptation is a reimagining of Euripides’ Medea transported to East L.A. The play follows the legendary sorceress who deceives her family by aiding in the theft of the Golden Fleece and flees into exile. Through Oct. 3. getty.edu

In this hypothetical story of iconic L.A. architects Richard Neutra and Rudolph Schindler, bitterly estranged for 23 years, the two end up occupying the same hospital room in Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. Through Oct. 4. theprincesofkingsroad.com ■ Mon. | Sept. 14 THE HIVE Local cinemas

Fathom Events and Nerdist Industries bring the next generation of horror to the big screen with this crossgenre sci-fi thriller, in which a plane crash leads to a mysterious plague, putting summer camp kids in danger. fathomevents.com

■ Sat. | Sept. 12 FIGHT CLUB Hollywood Forever Cemetery

This dark comedy is the story of an insomniac office worker looking for a way to spice up his life. Once in a fight club, he discovers that his wild nights are evolving into much, much more. Enjoy the 16-year-old film under the stars. cinespia.org 34

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■ Tue. | Sept. 15 ROOFTOP FILM CLUB: DIRTY DANCING The Montalbán

Film viewing rises to new heights this summer thanks to the UK’s leading outdoor cinema company, the Rooftop Film Club. On this night, catch an ‘80s classic. la.rooftop filmclub.com

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Unleash your inner child at the L.A. County Fair

ay men are sometimes accused of suffering from Peter Pan syndrome, that pop-psychology diagnosis for men who refuse to grow up. Well, if you’re going to behave like a man-child anyway, lean into it and head to Pomona this month for some bratastic fun at the Los Angeles County Fair. The annual event features classic all-ages fun with a heavy peppering of big-boy entertainment. L.A. County Fair has developed beyond a mere agricultural expo. This year it ramps up the adrenaline with an assortment of new rides alongside returning favorites like Disko, G Force and Evolution. For those who get thrills from skills, hit up the the Midway Carnival and crush one of their 45 games to win something giant and fuzzy. Music lovers have several options at the fair. The steampunk-themed Grinding Gears Nightclub offers a Victorian scifi dance experience augmented by the sounds of aptly named house band The Steam Punkers and resident DJ Gizmologist. The club also hosts performances by tribute bands covering the likes of Alice Cooper, Led Zeppelin and Queen. If you’re in the mood to hear music from the real deals, the fair’s End of Summer Concert Series has your back. With a live performance nearly every night, the series kicks off Sept. 4 with a one-two diva combo of Patti LaBelle and Chaka Khan. Other artists featured this year include Train, Alejandra Guzman and, riding a wave of ‘90s nostalgia, Bell Biv DeVoe with Tony! Toni! Toné! As to be expected with an event from agricultural origins, the L.A. County Fair serves a wide selection of locally sourced, organic produce. But what’s the fun in that? You’re far enough away from the judging eyes of WeHo to engorge yourself on gut-busting fare like Cinnamon Fireball Texas Doughnuts and Funnel Cake Burgers. Just save some of your calorie count for the bar, where you’ll find award-winning vino and handcrafted brew. Between all the gaming, dancing and boozing, by the end of the night, you man-children will be snoozing like babies. —M.C.

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lime and ginger. It’s a great summer supper ou might be forgiven for missing starter, and one that complements the chilethe entrance of La Cienega’s latest fueled spice of many of Tikram’s dishes. hotspot were it not for the bright, For dinner, go light with the kakoda, a flashing welcome sign behind the hostess Fijian-style ceviche with Baja rock shrimp stand at E.P. & L.P., an “Asian Eating House” in coconut milk, lime and chiles. Another and rooftop lounge now occupying three signature, the baby green lip abalone, is floors on the corner of Melrose. served in the half shell, with just the right The restaurant comes courtesy of a wood-grilled char and a dash of curry paste motley crew of Aussies including DJ Grant and Thai aromatics. The Chinese BBQ duck Smillie, David Combes, model-couple salad comes with tender hunks of duck meat, Ashley Hart and Buck Palmer, Sydney its crispy skin still intact, pungent smoked chef Louis Tikaram (formerly head chef at chili, cashews, tamarind and toasted rice landmark Longrain there) and Axwell from over a bed of fresh greens and herbs. Swedish House Mafia. Yeah, it’s an interestAmong the mains, the crispy skin ing assortment, but it works. chicken—half a fried chicken served with As does Tikaram’s wide-ranging menu. black vinegar paste, chili and lemon—is great The chef draws on his travels throughout for sharing, as is the tender twice-cooked Southeast Asia, with its many dynamic food short rib, which is braised then wood-grilled scenes and culinary traditions, as well as for a little smokiness, then served on the his own unique Chinese-Fijian heritage and bone with a ginger-yellow Australian background to bean mash. create a selection of fresh, You’ll want to try at least flavorful twists on an eclectic one of E.P.’s exotic desserts, assembly of familiar Asianlike the current crowd-pleaser, Pacific foods. a mango pudding with spongy You’ll find E.P., the main papaya-sago pearls, roasted restaurant, on the second coconut ice cream and fried floor, and as soon as you exit coconut strips on top. the elevator or walk up the Of course, if you’re not stairs, you’re in the heart of in the mood for dinner, head the dining-room action. On E.P. & L.P. straight up to L.P., the roofone side is the open kitchen 603 N. La Cienega Blvd., WeHo top lounge, instead. Grab a with a wraparound counter (310) 855-9955 cocktail or a glass of wine to for diners who like to see eplosangeles.com enjoy around the fire pit or at what’s being prepared; on $$$$$ one of the table’s views of the the other is the bar. Hollywood Hills. Seating is Start with a signature Atmosphere on a ‘first come, first served’ cocktail from mixologist Alex Street food chic basis for groups under 10, and Straus’s list. Welcome to the the food selection is smaller. Jungle is a straightforward Standout Dishes Soft-shell crab bun, BBQ Favorites like the spicy Asian but strong concoction of rye duck salad hot wings, fried soft-shell whiskey, cognac, vermouth crab buns and the “nachos” Drinks and green tea, sort of like a Welcome to the Jungle with cassava crackers and Southeast Asian Manhattan. coconut cream chicken are (What would that be, a Hong Hours 5 p.m.–midnight daily perfect when accompanied Kong?) Gin lovers should try by something from behind the 99 Problems But a Herb Reservations the bar. —Eric Rosen Ain’t One with lemon, kaffir Recommended

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A Fall TV Preview 13 new primetime television series to keep you on the couch ‘til 2016 By Patrick Rosenquist

he start of fall means one thing for TV fans—it’s time to cram even more shows onto your DVR. This season is all about franchises. From Minority Report to The Muppets, networks have taken a cue from film studios and learned audiences flock to stories they already know. There are still new offerings popping up, though, from moody thrillers like Blindspot to camp impresario Ryan Murphy’s new anthologized outing, Scream Queens. With so much hitting the air, we’ve rounded up a list of the shows we’re most excited to catch. Minority Report Fox, 9 p.m. (Sept. 21) Starring: Stark Sands, Meagan Good, Nick Zano Premise: Set 11 years after the Spielberg movie, and after D.C. dismantled its Precrime Division, former precog Dash (Sands) teams up with a detective (Good) to solve crimes, all while searching for his lost twin (Zano). Why We Can’t Wait: The 2002 film was one of Spielberg’s best. And while he doesn’t have any direct involvement, the slick, stunning world he created is rich with detail and well worth exploring.

From top: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Scream Queens, The Muppets

Blindspot NBC, 10 p.m. (Sept. 21) Starring: Jamie Alexander, Sullivan Stapleton, Audrey Esparza Premise: A woman covered in tattoos (Alexander) is found in Times Square with no memory of who she is or how she got there. The FBI tries to decipher the designs, which hold clues to her identity and point to an impending terrorist attack. Why We Can’t Wait: Alexander has done some great work on Kyle XY (which boasted a similar premise) and Thor (where she played warrior Sif). We also can’t complain about staring at Aussie hunk Stapleton week after week.

The Daily Show Comedy Central, 11 p.m. (Sept. 28) Premise: The Peabody Award-winning nightly roundup of political satire heads back to the air, this time hosted by newcomer Trevor Noah. Why We Can’t Wait: The relatively unknown South African comedian has a lot to live up to, as Jon Stewart built the show into a beloved institution. We’re excited to see how Noah steers one of late night’s biggest franchises. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend The CW, 8 p.m. (Oct. 12) Starring: Rachel Bloom, Vincent Rodriguez III, Santino Fontana Premise: Manhattan Lawyer Rebecca Bunch (Bloom) follows high school flame Josh (Rodriguez) to West Covina to rekindle their long-dead relationship. Why We Can’t Wait: It’s a damn musical! Originally developed for Showtime, the creators have promised at least three numbers per episode. It’s a hard genre to pull off, but hey, we’re glad someone is giving it another shot (we’ll forget about Smash). Supergirl CBS, 8:30 p.m. (Oct. 26) Starring: Melissa Benoist, Calista Flockhart, Chyler Leigh Premise: Guided by her adopted family,24-year-old Kara Danvers (Benoist) rediscovers her hidden Kryptonian powers. Why We Can’t Wait: Greg Berlanti—the man behind hits Arrow and The Flash—is also helming this one. The man knows how to transition DC Comics to the small screen. Plus, haven’t you missed Flockhart? The Muppets ABC, 8 p.m. (Sept. 22) Starring: Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

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In Cooties, a tainted chicken nugget in Fort Chicken, Ill., causes young kids to attack and dismember anyone nearby. This horror comedy, produced by Elijah Wood, has a handful of funny oneliners, a few clever in-jokes and some gleefully nasty sight gags—especially of kids playing with various body parts. However, the love triangle between would-be novelist Clint (Wood), his former classmate Lucy (Alison Pill) and Lucy’s obnoxious boyfriend Wade (Rainn Wilson)— debilitates Cooties like a virus. The cast seem game, especially screenwriter Leigh Whannell, who amuses as a science teacher, but Jorge Garcia is literally wasted as a stoner crossing guard. —Gary M. Kramer

Premise: Once again, the Muppets are back, with this show following them as they produce late-night talk show Up Late With Miss Piggy and deal with deadlines, egos and romance. Why We Can’t Wait: The sizzle reel ABC released earlier this year was a hoot; and while the mockumentary comedy has petered out, the Muppets could breathe new life into the format. Scream Queens Fox, 8 p.m. (Sept. 22) Starring: Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Abigail Breslin Premise: A killer dressed in a red devil costume stalks the sisters of reviled sorority Kappa Kappa Tau, reenacting a tragedy that befell the group two decades earlier. Why We Can’t Wait: You love American Horror Story, and you especially loved Roberts in AHS: Coven. Camp King Ryan Murphy aims to blend the rapid-fire insanity of his previous shows with gruesome humor—and he invited Jamie Lee Curtis to curate the carnage.

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In write r/dire c tor Neil LaB ute’s new come dydrama, work colleagues Natalie Havington (Alice Eve) and Les Moore (Matthew Broderick) are grounded in Albuquerque. He uses the layover to revisit the scene of a one-night stand that involved anal sex. Natalie, who has her own sexual secret, coaxes him. LaBute makes these characters and their sexual peccadilloes intriguing enough for viewers to be drawn into Dirty Weekend. If the script overemphasizes Les’s so-called “gay panic,” there is a point to it, along with some kinky twists that put the queer in “Albu-queer-que.” While the leads handled their roles well, one might prefer this Dirty Weekend to have been even naughtier. —G.M.K.

Limitless CBS, 10 p.m. (Sept. 22) Starring: Jake McDorman, Jennifer Carpenter, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Premise: Based on the 2011 thriller, Brian Finch (McDorman) is followed by the FBI and a crime syndicate after taking a drug that boosts his IQ to four digits and gives him total memory recall. Why We Can’t Wait: While audiences weren’t exactly clamoring for an adaptation of the Bradley Cooper flick, the premise has an intriguing hook that could translate well to CBS. Cooper, too, makes an appearance. Heroes Reborn NBC, 8 p.m. (Sept. 24) Starring: Jack Coleman, Gatlin Green, Ryan Guzman Premise: Set a year after a terrorist attack decimates Odessa, Texas, Noah Bennett (Coleman) comes out of hiding and teams up with a group of superhero vigilantes to thwart a second attack. Why We Can’t Wait: The first season of Heroes was a phenomenon, and by promising a “limited run,” NBC is hoping to reign in the formless nonsense that soured fans of the original broadcast.

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Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz ’s Austrian-made psychological thriller takes a page from the Michael Haneke (Caché, Funny Games) creepfest playbook. In the middle of nowhere, in an antiseptic modern farmhouse, a mother returns from plastic surgery, her face wrapped in a death’s head of bandages, while her twin boys, Elias and Lukas, begin to wonder if she is, in fact, their real parent. Nothing is as it seems in this elegantly slow-paced piece of torture porn, and while you will be certain to figure out basic plot elements from the get go, the young actors Elias and Lukas Schwarz add yet another indelible portrait to the long list of bad seed/evil twin performances. —Dan Loughry

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Grandfathered Fox, 8 p.m. (Sept. 29) Starring: John Stamos, Josh Peck, Paget Brewster Premise: Hard-living recent divorcé Jimmy Martino (Stamos) has to recalibrate his life after learning that he not only has a son (Peck) but a young granddaughter too. Why We Can’t Wait: Who doesn’t want Stamos back on primetime? Plus, allgrown-up Nickelodeon alum Peck is as adorable as they come. Hand of God Amazon (Sept. 4) Starring: Ron Perlman, Dana Delany, Andre Royo Premise: Judge Pernell Harris (Perlman) suffers a mental breakdown and is convinced that god is commanding him—through visions sent from his comatose son—to commit acts of vigilante justice. Why We Can’t Wait: With director Marc Forster (Monster’s Ball, World War Z) and Perlman attached, there’s some serious talent telling this story. The pilot, which premiered on Amazon last year, was brooding and beautiful. Dr. Ken ABC, 8:30 p.m. (Oct. 2) Starring: Ken Jeong, Suzy Nakamura, Tisha Campbell-Martin Premise: Based on comedian Jeong’s previous career in medicine, Jeong stars as Ken Park, a physician roped into battles both professional and personal. Nakamura stars as his wife, Allison, a therapist. Why We Can’t Wait: While TV has made strides to reflect its audience more fully, the world of Dr. Ken will bring some much-needed diversity to primetime. Ash vs. Evil Dead Starz, 9 p.m. (Oct. 31) Starring: Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless, Ray Santiago Premise: The evil forces behind the Necronomicon are back, and only Ash (Campbell) can stop them. Armed with a shotgun (and, well, missing an arm), Ash and his coworker Pablo (Santiago) battle the undead. Why We Can’t Wait: Creator Sam Raimi is guiding this adaptation, and the recently released trailer blends over-the-top gore with laugh-out-loud hysterics.

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So There is Ben Folds’ showoff album. After touring a symphonic set of greatest hits, Folds entered the studio with New York classical sextet Ymusic to record his new album, which is his best since Rockin’ the Suburbs. The album is divided into two parts. The first is made of of eight classic Ben Folds tunes with an orchestral twist, PRIME CUTS: some of the strongest tracks he’s recorded in a while. “Yes Man” “Phone in a Pool” is a beautiful homage to angry out“Not a Fan” bursts, while “F10-D-A” is the cleverest joke Sparks “F10-D-A” never made. The second half of So There is made up of a classical suite that is part-Beatles, part-Tim Burton, showing just how much Folds has developed as a composer. So there. —Dominik Rothbard

MICHACHU & THE SHAPES Good Sad Happy Bad (Rough Trade)

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It has seemed for ages that Glaswegian trio The Fratellis were a one-and-done proposition. They sprang out of the box with popular debut Costello Music (and the insinuatingly catchy glam-abilly of “Chelsea Dagger”) and then receded. Two follow-ups came and went, the band PRIME CUTS: went on hiatus and side-projects followed. Now they “Dreaming” are back, still mining the rock ‘n’ roll vein, no new “Unity” sounds to crow over, yet refreshed and enjoyable. “Suffering” While it may be true that the time for solid rock records has long passed, all it will take is one great single to revive a flagging career. By that measure, there are a few great ones here from which to choose. —D.L.

MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE Pink (Metropolis)

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Everything old is new again? Shortly before the indie emo bands of the early to mid2000s offered teens the soundtrack to their suburban wastelands, Mindless Self Indulgence decided to piss off parents and inspire kids to raise a middle finger to the PRIME CUTS: system. This is actually the long-lost first “Married Alive” efforts from the band (which is actually just a dude “This Hurts” named Jimmy Urine), and it’s finally getting its release “Vanity” almost 20 years later. If you like tuneful but gritty electro/industrial angst someplace between early Nine Inch Nails, Filter and Marilyn Manson, you’ve come to the right place! There are even two pretty great covers: Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus” and Duran Duran’s “Girls on Film.” I already dusted off my Doc Martens and cut-off camo shorts to stomp around. —Paul V. Vitagliano

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CLUELESS: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Rockwell Table & Stage Through Sept. 27

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Rockwell Table & Stage continues its giddy trend of turning classic ‘ 9 0 s films into whacky, metamusicals with their latest, Clueless: The Unauthorized Musical Parody. Adapted by director Daniel Segura and Executive Producer Kate Pazakis, this twist on the much-quoted comedy centers on a 32-year-old woman named Emma (Laura L. Thomas) going through a personal rough patch. When her gay best friend (Corbin Reed) convinces her that acting out their favorite movie will make her feel better, the two go down the rabbit hole into a musical mashup of ‘80s and ‘90s songs mixed with favorite moments from the film. With the usual terrific performances by such Rockwell regulars as Emma Hunton (playing Tai), Spencer Strong Smith and Peter Porte, and newcomers Thomas and Michael Thomas Grant, this is a goofy, sort of coked-out version of Cher’s story. A hair overlong, Clueless is still a sure-fire hit for Rockwell and another showcase for the great talent in our city. —Kevin Taft

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participating in comedy sketches, stunts, pranks, musical productions and competitive game show segments. With its host’s current A-list standing in Hollywood, big name stars should be no problem securing for appearances. Details about the new show are for the most part being kept quiet. Discussing the show recently during a TV panel at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Aug. 13, Harris said, “We’re holding a lot of cards close to our vest, because that’s what’s gonna make it fun to watch live. I really do think it will be fun, and I’m hoping a little bit game-changing. But I also didn’t anticipate how much work went into the production of it. It’s essentially producing six, seven shows simultaneously.”

SNEAKY OLE TIME Ruskin Group Theatre Through Sept. 19

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There’s lots of flirtin’ and fussin’ and Co u n t r y/ We s te r n t w a n g i n ’— p l u s 1 0 characters in search of a credible plot—in this sitcom-level worldpremiere musical, written by Stephen Mazur. Developer-director Michael Myers’ production shoehorns in 24 existing songs by Grammy-winning tunesmith Paul Overstreet, primarily dealing with the battle of the sexes. The contrived narrative centers around the dilemma of ambitious musician Jack (appealingly befuddled Alexander Hitzig), who crashes his motorcycle outside of a shit-kickin’ Tennessee saloon, en route to meeting his girlfriend (Lara Jones), with whom he plans to either become engaged or break up. A less-than-inspired Twilight Zone-type gimmick emerges halfway through. In addition to Hitzig and Jones, Meyers’ adept cast of actorsinger-dancers includes Amy Motta, Nina Brissey, Nicole Olney, Robert Craighead, Ken Korpi, Dave Florek and Chip Bolcik. Further pluses are Cliff Wagner’s kickass musical direction, Tor Campbell’s spry choreography and Cliff Wagner’s ambient barroom set. —Les Spindle

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n the 1970s, you couldn’t throw a rock at a week night without hitting a variety show, whereas today’s daytime and late-night talk shows contain much more chitchat than skits with musical interludes and guest stars. But a comeback just might be around the corner, with NBC’s Neil Patrick Harris-hosted Best Time Ever making its debut on Sept. 15, following the season finale of America’s Got Talent. Virtually unknown to American audiences, this new show is based on the long-running UK series Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeway, and Harris, the show’s executive producer, has brought on that show’s EP, Siobhan Greene, to run his one-hour program, which will last for eight weeks. Its premise includes celebrity guests

BEST TIME EVER Premieres Sept. 15 10 p.m. on NBC

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Sept. 8, CBS

MOONBEAM CITY Sept. 16, Comedy Central

Here comes another adult-oriented, animated laugh fest in the vein of Archer, this one a spoof of the 1980s cop show. It may be even more adult, though, as it centers on a sex-addicted cop named Dazzle Novak, voiced by Rob Lowe, while Elizabeth Banks speaks for his police chief boss Pizzazz Miller and Will Forte plays his rival, Rad Cunningham. (Are those names ridiculous enough for you?) Prepare for characters seemingly designed by Patrick Nagel, only the brightest of colors and synth-heavy tunes. The series is hysterical and over-the-top, promising to be appointment viewing no matter in which decade you grew up.

The former host of Comedy Central’s Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert, presents his unique take on socially relevant comedy as David Letterman’s replacement. Following his tenure playing a faux conservative talk show host, Colbert’s version of The Late Show promises a refreshing alternative to the man-on-the-street interviews of Jimmy Kimmel and the celebrity party games of Jimmy Fallon. First night guests include Jeb Bush and George Clooney, with an eclectic guest list the following nights that includes Scarlett Johansson, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Amy Schumer and Stephen King.

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PROJECT GREENLIGHT Sept. 13, HBO Here comes a revival of the filmmaker competition reality series produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for HBO back in 2001 and 2003. The premise takes first-time filmmakers, chosen in the first episode, through the process of creating their very first big motion picture. This version features Affleck and Damon as judges alongside producers Marc Joubert and Effie Brown, HBO’s Len Amato and Bobby and Peter Farrelly (Dumb and Dumber, Shallow Hal), who act as mentors and will eventually choose the winning director.

Sunday, Sept. 6 Arthur & George is Masterpiece Theatre’s three-part adaptation of Julian Barnes’ novel about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle trying to save a man accused of bloody crimes. (8 p.m., PBS)

Monday, Sept. 14 Most of the pros return to Dancing with the Stars, but with one big change—the departure of judge Len Goodman, who moves onto UK series Strictly Come Dancing. (8 p.m., ABC)

Wednesday, Sept. 9 Suddenly Royal is a new reality series about an American auto mechanic who finds out he’s an heir to royalty on the British Isle of Man. (10 p.m., TLC)

Tuesday, Sept. 15 The Bastard Executioner, Kurt Sutter’s first post-Sons of Anarchy series, is a violent epic set during the Middle Ages. Lee Jones, Katey Sagal and Stephen Moyer head the cast. It begins with a twohour premere. (10 p.m., FX)

Thursday, Sept. 10 The fourth Season of Longmire has the crime drama moving from A&E to Netflix. Recurring guests this season will include Ally Walker and Gerald McRaney. All 10 eps stream at once.

Thursday, Sept. 17 The Streamy Awards, an awards show honoring the best in original online videos, will air on TV for the first time. (10 p.m., VH1) SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

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FIRE The 20 Gay Style Icons Currently Burning Up Our Hearts and entertainer Alex Newell, we set out to do the impossible—rank our favorite gay celebs’ signature styles and single out their favorite labels. It was a sweat-inducing task, indeed, sifting through so much red-hot style. You might want to crack a window.

A true (karma) chameleon for the ages, George O’Dowd, 54, made a name for himself and Culture Club with overexaggerated and androgynous looks—taking from drag as equally as from off-the-runway fashion—some elements of which he continues to rock onstage today, though he’s calmed down for sure. SIGNATURE STYLE: These days his style centers around his hat game, along with a fresh face of makeup and vintage and thrift store finds. FAVORITE LABELS: Comme des Garçons, Vivienne Westwood, Philip Treacy

19. Anderson Cooper Our favorite silver fox, Cooper, 48, always looks dapper while delivering the news for CNN, which clearly runs in the family. He’s been keeping the Vanderbilt name classy since 1967. SIGNATURE STYLE: He works with a limited palette of classic newsman attire, which includes crisp collared shirts, conservative silk ties, solid tees when onassignment, and dark jeans when out in the field. FAVORITE LABELS: Ralph Lauren Black Label, Calvin Klein, James Perse

18. André Leon Talley The former editor-at-large of American Vogue and front-row fashion show regular, Talley, 65, makes our list for (1) sheer nerve and (2) his “incredible sense of fashion history” (thus spoke Tom Ford). An icon in flowing robes—fashioned just for him by the world’s most famed designers—he’s a grandiose sight to be seen. Everything is over the top in Talley’s world, which is no easy feat, as he stands at 6’6”. SIGNATURE STYLE: Draped fur, all-encompassing capes, animal-skin overcoats, wild ushankas. You know, subtlety. FAVORITE LABELS: Lagerfeld, Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs

17. Neil Patrick Harris Always the embodiment of man-boy sophistication—as a child star, as womanizer Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother, as host of several awards shows and the upcoming series Best Time Ever—Harris, 42, wowed audiences with his multiple looks for the 2015 Oscars, even if he did (allegedly) stuff his skivvies for that one pantless bit. SIGNATURE STYLE: Onstage you’ll find him in slim-fitting suits, while it’s fitted jeans and graphic tees when playing the real-life role of proud papa to twins Gideon and Harper. Either way, he’s one hot Doogie—er, daddy. FAVORITE LABELS: Tom Ford, Polo by Ralph Lauren, N2N underwear

OCEAN: ROB DOWSLEY; SMITH: BALENCIAGA

20. Boy George

BOY GEORGE: DEAN STOCKINGS; HARRIS: LONDON FOG

rom leading man Matt Bomer’s shiny and chic red carpet appearances to TV upstart Jussie Smollett’s stylish off-camera streetwear, from the more outlandish getups of fashion historian André Leon Talley to the gender-nonconforming looks of actor

16. Ricky Martin He's returned to the international spotlight after a career break that lasted from 2007-2010—complete with multiple TV gigs, chart-topping music and world tours—and at 43 this Puerto Rican crooner is as sexy and stylish as ever. SIGNATURE STYLE: With a body like his, Martin understandably opts for muscle-defining tees, especially when tooling around town with his twin boys Valentino and Matteo. His wardrobe rarely strays from black, white and grey. FAVORITE LABELS: Versace, Armani, John Varvatos

14. John Waters Just like his canon of misfit-hero films, John Waters’ taste in fashion is a little gross. Complementing his notorious trademark— that delightfully pervy pencil moustache— are eye-catching suits that few men could pull off other than the Baltimore-based director and author. Even at 69 years old, filth is a badge of honor for Waters. SIGNATURE STYLE: Wacky, weird and wild, from a suit that looks like it’s covered in cat hair to a Margiela suit (Waters’ favorite) that looks like it’s been splashed with rain water by a cab. FAVORITE LABELS: Paul Smith, Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto

13. Thomas Roberts The first out anchor of an evening network newscast, Roberts, 42, broke down walls on July 18, looking ever so dapper behind his new NBC desk. Always dressed like a man in charge, and occasionally sporting Clark Kent-worthy thick-rimmed glasses, he brings a sense of stylish sophistication to the nightly news that only a gay man coud bring. SIGNATURE STYLE: Roberts keeps it quite professional with cuffed shirts, tie bars and pocket squares, recalling an earlier era when newscasters were the most stylish men on television. FAVORITE LABELS: Ted Baker, Ralph Lauren Purple Label

12. Andy Cohen

OCEAN: ROB DOWSLEY; SMITH: BALENCIAGA

BOY GEORGE: DEAN STOCKINGS; HARRIS: LONDON FOG

15. Frank Ocean Let's not be naïve—there are expectations placed upon the first openly gay mainstream rap and R&B artist, not least of which is that he’ll bring a fresh fashion take to the game. Ocean, 27, has met those expectations, rocking stylish high-end looks on the red carpet and proving his cred with sophisticated street style. SIGNATURE STYLE: Campus cool with an urban twist. Ocean seems as comfortable in backwards caps and cardigans as he is in monochromatic formalwear walking red carpets. And don’t dare him to rock his Air Jordan 1s with a black slimfitting suit. FAVORITE LABELS: Band of Outsiders, Chanel, Nike

You love to watch Cohen, 47, gab with celebrities nightly on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live—and that smile is downright infectious—but you also love to see what frat-tastic yet sophisticated look this always well-groomed good ol’ boy from St. Louis has pulled from the closet. SIGNATURE STYLE: He has a “weekend warrior” wardrobe—polos, tees and plenty of plaid. You’ll most often catch him in denim with tucked-in button-downs, sporting a blazer when it’s called for. What else would you expect from a man on top? FAVORITE LABELS: J.Crew, Jimmy Choo, Brooks Brothers

11. Sam Smith It's no secret that the British crooner has serious pipes, but his style game is on point, too. In fact, Smith, 23, recently shocked us all by announcing via Instagram that he collaborated with Balenciaga on the French line’s upcoming Fall 2015 collection. He’s also the face of the moody campaign, and looks damn good rocking those dark suits and cashmere overcoats. SIGNATURE STYLE: Before dropping some weight, Smith preferred dark tones and wide collars for a shiny street look. Now that he’s slimmed down, he’s branched out to brighter colors and jewel tones. FAVORITE LABELS: Topman, Burberry, Fred Perry, Emporio Armani

10. RuPaul Charles HE’S the world’s most famous drag queen, rocking heels and an evening gown like few real women can, but he’s quite dashing as a man, too. Charles, 54, proves that nothing good comes from being scared of a little color or pattern in your wardrobe, and that dressing on-trend is never a drag. SIGNATURE STYLE: You’d be hard-pressed to find him on camera in anything other than a perfectly tailored, bold suit and shirt combo, which perfectly accentuates his tall, slender frame. FAVORITE LABELS: Klein Epstein & Parker, Galliano

7. Nate Berkus

8. Marc Jacobs Somewhat of a style chameleon, Jacobs, 52, looked like a ponytailed investment baker when working with Perry Eillis in the early ‘90s, was a sneakers-andsweater fan for much of the 2000s, and became a bold wild child after getting ripped in 2007. SIGNATURE STYLE: These days Jacobs opts for tightfitted tees on the street, and while he preferred to make a statement with his fashion in the past (remember the sheer lace Comme des Garçons dress he wore to the Met Gala in 2012?), he typically sticks to well-tailored, slim suits at industry events these days. FAVORITE LABELS: Marc Jacobs, YSL, Hermès

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Sassy, fearless and fabulous, Newell, 23— who portrayed trans teen Wade “Unique” Adams on Glee, a TV first—has picked up the mantle from his own style icon, André Leon Talley. “I love playing with androgyny” he told Frontiers last year, which he does by seamlessly working women’s wear into his wardrobe. SIGNATURE STYLE: The sky’s the limit with Newell’s style, though he clearly has an affinity for statement pieces—tiaras, capes and look-at-me jewelry. Pairing a masculine shawl-collar blazer with a pair of women’s pumps has become his red carpet calling card. FAVORITE LABELS: Michael Costello, Christian Dior

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While he knows how to dress up for the red carpet, typically going with a super sophisticated, welltailored suit or tux, we’re most enamored by his street style— comfortable (not too baggy, not too tight) tees and henleys, the occasional hoodie or cardigan and always the most worn-in boots you’ve ever laid eyes on. No one makes it look as effortless.

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LeBron James

When he’s not sporting basketball shorts on the floor with the Cavaliers, James has created a rep for himself as one of the league’s most stylish players. Maybe it’s the fact that when sculpting his outfits, he starts with the shoes, which always complement his look— street wear or formalwear— ever so perfectly.

Pharrell Williams An up-and-coming fashion icon (in addition to one of pop music’s true masters), Williams transforms everything he wears—from jorts and distressed denim to hot pink wool trench coats and printed shawl-collared dinner jackets— into fresh celebrations of relaxed urban elegance.

Nick Jonas

Perpetually making us “jealous” of the straight women who can have him, the R&B artist and actor is typically at his best when he’s not wearing much. When he is clothed, he’s generally sporting neutral tones in the form of a button-down, cardigan or leather jacket; and few others can get away with a bowler hat.

Zac Efron

On the street, this star of We Are Your Friends always looks like he’s just thrown together an outfit after spending all day at the beach—and it works. Lowrise skinny denim has never looked better, especially when taken from day to night with the addition of a bespoke blazer.

LAMBERT: FREDDY MAIN; SMOLLETT: SEAN JOHN

The acclaimed actor can portray anyone on-screen, from Sherlock Holmes to X-Men foe Magneto, and he’s nearly as versatile in his personal style as well. McKellen is comfortable rocking Chuck Taylors with a suit to his latest premiere or a summer suit and hat when acting as the New York Pride grand marshal, as he did in June. Let’s hope we’re all as effortlessly fashionable at 76 years old. SIGNATURE STYLE: Smart suits and even smarter scarves. At this point in his storied life, he’s seen way too much to be concerned with pesky rules concerning pattern-mixing. FAVORITE LABELS: John Varvatos, Cavalli

RUPAUL: COURTESY EVENING STANDARD; NEWELL: RICKY MIDDLES WORTH; JONAS: ARTHUR DELLOYE

9. Sir Ian McKellen

The interior design expert, new father and New York resident, 43, does a great job of conveying his down-to-earth personality through classic, lived-in pieces. He’s a big fan of earth-tone basics, from soft tees in the summer to chunky sweaters in the winter, and we’re thinking he shares a closet with his equally dapper, doting hubby, Jeremiah Brent. SIGNATURE STYLE: Casual chic streetwear—lots of denim, khaki and leather—layered appropriately for the weather. FAVORITE LABELS: John Varvatos, Marc Jacobs, vintage Levi’s

3. Tom Ford

5. Adam Lambert A glam rocker for the new age of radio, American Idol alum Lambert, 33, who recently dropped his third album in June, has come to embody a refined rock n’ roll vibe. Formerly the reincarnation of hair metal frontmen, Lambert has since traded the heavy guyliner, leather and metal studs for more sophisticated style icons like Elvis, James Dean and George Michael. SIGNATURE STYLE: Abandoning costumes for the classics, you’ll often find Lambert sporting a black biker jacket and other staples, though always with a bit of edge. He is the new frontman for Queen, after all. FAVORITE LABELS: Maison Martin Margiela, Saint Laurent

LAMBERT: FREDDY MAIN; SMOLLETT: SEAN JOHN

RUPAUL: COURTESY EVENING STANDARD; NEWELL: RICKY MIDDLES WORTH; JONAS: ARTHUR DELLOYE

4. Jason Wu Currently a darling of American fashion, Wu, 32, has made a name for himself by designing women’s wear that effortlessly contemporizes old-school glamour (just ask Michelle Obama). When it comes to dressing himself, unlike other young designers who veer towards ‘edgy downtown cool,’ often to excess, his style is best characterized as evolved elegance. SIGNATURE STYLE: Proving that simple can be powerful, Wu stays away from patterns, prints and graphics, instead opting for solid staples—jeans, crisp button-downs, slim-cut two-button blazers and basic tees. He’s walking proof that you can never go wrong with the classics. Even his haircut (neatly buzzed) is a lesson in simplicity. FAVORITE LABELS: Saint Laurent, Dsquared2, Christian Dior

“Style is a personal thing. It’s what defines you,” says the former head of Gucci and YSL, who founded his own namesake line back in 2006. Considered by most to be the walking embodiment of sex at 53, the most significant trick up Ford’s sleeve is his eau de confidence, which explains why men clamor for his signature colognes. SIGNATURE STYLE: He’s always dressed to the nines, either buttoned up with a tie (occasionally adding a silk scarf or velvet blazer) or showing skin with three buttons undone. FAVORITE LABELS: His own, of course.

2. Jussie Smollett When you star in one of the most acclaimed (and fashionable) series on television, your personal style game has to be on par. While on Empire, Smollett, 32, may leave the fashion statements to Taraji P. Henson’s Cookie character, but in real life he’s been tapped by Sean John as the face of its new fall ad campaign, sporting sleek suits and leather jackets. SIGNATURE STYLE: Smollett loves a colorful monochromatic suit, in shades that complement his caramel complexion. At the most recent Billboard Music Awards, he sported a khaki headto-toe number (with a pop of tangerine) on the carpet, and went with a violet two-button suit for his performance.Off-camera he’s casual chic, preferring comfortable knits and hightops. FAVORITE LABELS: Dries Van Noten, Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton

1. Matt Bomer To be honest, we’d much rather see this Missouri native, 37, in his birthday suit (thanks, Magic Mike movies), but he’s a sight for sore eyes once he’s clothed for the red carpet, too. Part of a new generation of onscreen talent that understands the allure of Old Hollywood style, he recalls the debonair qualities of Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart. SIGNATURE STYLE: Consistently sleek from head to toe, Bomer consistently stuns with timeless red carpet looks. While he’s not afraid to mix colors and patterns (seriously, this guy has never had an off night in his life), no one can top his black tie outings, as evidenced at this year’s Golden Globes, when his midnight blue tux blew everyone else—men and women—out of the water. FAVORITE LABELS: Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

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EDGE A birdseye view of 9 fall fashion trends sure to elevate your personal style

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1. GREY GUARDIANS

Layer multiple shades of grey to welcome autumn’s monochromatic palette.

On Chris (left): Shirt by Anthony Morato available at LASC, pants by Zara, cardigan by PLAY by Comme des Garçons, shoes by TCG. On Otto: Shirt by Combatant Gentleman, pants by INC available at Macy’s, jacket by H&M Purple Label, shoes by Zara, tie by Alexander Olch

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2. HERITAGE CHIC

Pointed creepers paired with sophisticated silhouettes and an attention to detail make every fall day a catwalk. Pants by Tsubi available at LASC, shoes by Alexander McQueen

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3. MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.

Embody the impossibly mysterious man by sporting skinny-fit suits this season, preferably in graphic patterns . Sweater and suit by Drykorn available at Choukair, shoes by H&M, watch by Vestal available at LASC

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4. GO GREEN

Army, forest, even mint—from head to toe, green is the new orange, and you’ll see it everywhere this season. Sweater and leather jogging pants by Drykorn available at Choukair, boots by Bar III available at Macy’s

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5. THE BIKER JACKET

Not just for bad boys and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s homages, biker jackets are everywhere, from runways to fast fashion racks. Biker jacket by Vince, sweater and moto pants by Drykorn, shoes by TCG

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6. IN THE TRENCHES

Trench coats in black, camel and grey are the go-to outerwear for adding a dapper vibe to any look. Shirt by The Kooples, coat and pants by Drykorn available at Choukair, shoes by Zara, belt by H&M, socks by TopMan

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7. BURGUNDY ACCENTS

Think of burgundy as a neutral, pairing nicely with any color in your existing wardrobe. Shirt and blazer by Drykorn available at Choukair, pants by Ted Baker, shoes by Bar III available at Macy’s, socks by TopMan

8. SHEARLY HOUNDSTOOTH Shearling trim and houndstooth patterns give this fall’s bundle-up garments a timeless elegance.

On the cover, Chris wears shirt by Zara, jacket by Sandro, tie stylist’s own. Otto wears sweater by Drykorn available at Choukair, jacket by Sandro

9. URBAN JUNGLE

Subtle or bold, mixed or matched, animal prints and leather embellishments are popular this fall. On page 1, Chris wears shirt by Zara, blazer by The Kooples. Otto wears shirt by INC available at Macys, suit by Drykorn available at Choukair

Models: Chris Petersen and Otto Seppalainen of LA MODELS Hair Styling: Eddie Cook Photo Assist: Kyle DiFulvio Wardrobe Assist: Marisa Melideo Makeup/P.A.: Celeste Bailey Produced by Ed Baker

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FALL CULTURE PREVIEW Don’t hole up in your house once the temperature starts to drop. Go out and savor some of L.A.’s world-class culture. From museum exhibits to Madonna, Billie Holiday to Beach House, explore all our amazing city has to offer this fall. by

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Clockwise from top left: Frank Gehry at LACMA, Lawrence of Arabia, Black Mass, Stonewall, the Catalina Festival of Art

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THE WHO

Sept. 11, Local Cinemas

Sept. 18, Catalina Island

Sept. 21, Staples Center

W r i t e r/ D i r e c t o r M . N i g h t Shyamalan looks to rejuvenate his career with this ‘found footage’ horror comedy about a trip to Grandma’s house that turns gruesome. The real twist: early reviews are strong.

There’s more to Catalina Island than golf carts. Head towards the water and check out the wares on Crescent Avenue in Avalon, where painters, sculptors and photographers show their crafts. Through Sept. 20.

Is it really possible The Who have been together for a half-century? Well, yes—and they’re touring to celebrate. Hear them jam through hits like “Baba O’Reilly” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”

FRANK GEHRY

Sept. 13, LACMA

The city’s most celebrated architect gets his own comprehensive show, where his impact on the L.A. skyline—as well as those of Chicago, Barcelona and New York—will be explored through never-beforeseen sketches and models.

HIT THE WALL

Sept. 18, L.A. LGBT Center A lively retelling of the Stonewall Riots, musicians Anna Waronker (That Dog) and Charlotte Caffey (The Go-Go’s) want to pull you into the verve and anger that sparked the modern LGBT rights movement. Through Sept. 20.

BLACK MASS

Sept. 18, Local Cinemas It’s been a while since Johnny Depp took a role that didn’t involve a team of makeup artists, and this biopic about Boston mobster Whitey Bulger looks to be his return to form.

4TH ANNUAL L.A. PODCAST FESTIVAL Sept. 18, Sofitel Love all things podcast? Then grab some tickets to see some of the medium’s masters, including Marc Maron, Jimmy Pardo and Paul F. Tompkins. All three will perform live versions of their shows, with discussions, meet and greets and more.

RICKY MARTIN

Sept. 19, The Forum

The superstar (and adorable dad) brings his One World Tour to Inglewood, where he’ll perform a classics and new hits. How could you pass up “Living La Vida Loca” live?

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Sept. 20, Ahmanson Theater Three-time Tony Award-winning director Jack O’Brien launches a new national tour of the beloved musical, just in time for the film’s 50th anniversary. Through Oct. 31.

MAC MILLER

Sept. 22, Fonda Theater Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller scored a bona fide hit with 2013’s Watching Movies with the Lights Of f—and while fans eagerly anticipate his follow-up, GO:OD A.M., Angelenos can hear the Wiz Khalifa protégé test out new material live.

STONEWALL

Sept. 25, Local Cinemas The trailer for Roland Emmerich’s latest film caused controversy for its lack of trans characters or historical figures of color, but star Jeremy Irvine believes filmgoers should wait to judge this reimagining of the Stonewall riots.

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA

Sept. 26, Egyptian Theater

Watch this f ilm the way it was intended when American Cinemateque screens a 70 mm print of David Lean’s masterpiece.

TUNES FOR THE FALL Keep your playlist crisp with some of autumn’s most anticipated album releases Prince HITNRUN (Sept. 7)

!!! As If (Oct. 16)

Beirut No No No (Sept. 11)

Majical Cloudz Are You Alone? (Oct. 16)

Lana Del Rey Honeymoon (Sept. 18)

Deerhunter Fading Frontier (Oct. 16)

Peaches Rub (Sept. 25)

Neon Indian VEGAS INTL. Night School (Oct. 16)

New Order Music Complete (Sept. 25) Chvrches Every Open Eye (Sept. 25) Silversun Pickups Better Nature (Sept. 25)

Carrie Underwood Storyteller (Oct. 23) Rod Stewart Another Country (Oct 23) Joanna Newsom Divers (Oct. 23)

SEPTEMBER Wavves V (Oct. 2)

Selena Gomez Revival (Oct. 9)

Justin Bieber Untitled (Nov. 13)

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BRIDGE OF SPIES

NOBUNNY

Oct. 23, The Echo

The man behind Blade Runner and Alien, Ridley Scott, returns to sci-fi with an adaptation of Andy Weir’s popular novel, with Matt Damon starring as a stranded astronaut.

New Yorker writer Susan Orlean joins Liz Goldwyn onstage to discuss her latest book, an exploration of Los Angeles vice around the turn of the century.

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg team up again for this Cold War-era true crime thriller written by Joel and Ethan Coen.

Sprung from the mind of rocker Justin Champlin, Nobunny has him working through noisy punk tunes wearing a bunny mask and usually nothing else.

OCTOBER

Oct. 16, Local Cinemas

HOTEL THEORY

HOZIER

Oct. 3, REDCAT

Oct. 13, Microsoft Theater

Inspired by Wayne Koestenbaum’s experimental book of the same name, REDCAT gathers over 20 artists to explore how art influences philosophy using film, theater, discussions and more.

The Irish crooner, whose inescapable hit “Take Me to Church” is probably still playing on a loop in your head, performs at this newly christened theater

GUARDS AT THE TAJ

Oct. 6, Geffen Playhouse

Rajiv Joseph’s latest comedy focuses on two guards handed the overwhelming task of protecting one of India’s treasures, the Taj Mahal.

CARRIE: THE MUSICAL

Oct. 8, Los Angeles Theatre

The historic DTLA theater hosts this immersive staging of the cult film—the 19__ one, natch—putting audiences in the middle of the high school with a prime seat at the prom. Through Nov. 15.

JOSHUA TREE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Oct. 8, Joshua Tree Lake Campground

Head out to the desert and hear an eclectic mix of bands in an intimate setting. You’ll find acts as diverse as folk trio Ben Miller Band to soul collective Desert Rhythm Project. Through Oct. 11.

CULTURE COLLIDE L.A.

Oct. 8, Echo Park

A globe-spanning roster of musicians take over Echo Park, with over 40 bands—from the Far East to East Los Angeles—taking part. Through Oct. 10.

THE WALK

Oct. 9, Local Cinemas

Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as Philippe Petit, the French high-wire artist who made headlines for traversing the World Trade Center towers in 1974.

STEVE JOBS

Oct. 9, Local Cinemas

Michael Fassbender is the Cupertino mogul, telling the story of the Apple CEO’s rise and fall (and rise again) through three transformative product launches.

L.A.’S RED LIGHT ERA

Oct. 13, The Hammer

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KANSAS CITY CHOIR BOY

Oct. 15, Kirk Douglas Theater

Courtney Love brings to life a “theatricalized concept album” about a small-town couple looking to leave their drab hamlet. A New York run earlier this year garnered her and composer Todd Almond kudos for their energy and inventiveness. Through Nov. 8.

KURIOS

JOHN MULANEY

Oct. 16, Largo at the Coronet Sure, his show Mulaney—which, if you remember, was supposed to be the next Seinfeld—didn’t live up to its insane expectations. But his comedy routines are tight, hilarious and relatable—which is all we ever wanted from the Chicago native.

HUDSON MOHAWKE

JOHN FLECK: BLACKTOP HIGHWAY Oct. 22, REDCAT

JANET JACKSON: UNBREAKABLE

Oct. 23, Local Cinemas

Oct. 16, Microsoft Theater

Bitch, she’s Madonna! Of course you’re going to see her at the Forum. Whether or not you were a fan of her latest album, the Material Girl has a huge catalogue to draw upon, and she always puts on a remarkable show.

Scottish DJ and Kanye West collaborator Mohawke brings his unique mix of trap music and avant garde beats to Los Angeles.

Cirque du Soleil’s new production asks its audience, What if you could alter reality at will. You’ll definitely think some of this show’s sights are make believe.

You have “No Sleeep” on repeat, don’t you? Janet Jackson’s back, and she’s kicking off a worldwide tour to support her new album Unbreakable.

Oct. 26, The Forum

Oct. 18, Fonda Theater

The performance artist reimagines the classic horror genre in this comedic solo show. Touching upon everything from taxidermy and creature features to Freud, he works through our love of everything scary and sets it to music.

Oct. 15, Orange County Fair

MADONNA: REBEL HEART TOUR

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The enfant terrible restaurateur may be old hat at this point, but Bradley Cooper’s manic intensity may make this flick about a drug-addled and demanding chef worth checking out.

Clockwise: Janet Jackson, The Martian, Hozier, Guards at the Taj, Kurios, Kansas City Choir Boy

GUARDS AT THE TAJ: DOUG HAMILTON; JOEY ARIAS: HEATH MCBRIDE

THE MARTIAN

Oct. 2, Local Cinemas

NOVEMBER HANSON

DECEMBER

Nov. 6, Local Cinemas

Yes, they’re still around! And yes, they will probably play “MMMBop.” And, finally, yes, it will get stuck in your head for the next few months.

You’re not the only one apprehensive of this 3-D adaptation of Charles Schultz’s beloved comic, but creators of this family flick have promised a “timeless” story, so at least we won’t be subjected to a Snapchatting Snoopy.

TASTE OF KOSHER

Nov. 1, Sofitel

Check out the diversity of Jewish cuisine at this food and wine festival, sponsored by the American Friends of Meir Panim.

RAIN ROOM

Nov. 1, LACMA

In this mind-bending installation, step into an indoor storm while a computer tracks your movement and turns off the spigots above your head, keeping you dry during the deluge. Advance tickets are highly recommended.

THE ELECTION ONE YEAR OUT

Nov. 3, The Hammer

Barney Frank’s long career took him, as he puts it, from the New Deal to gay marriage. One of America’s most powerful gay politicians, he assesses the 2016 race exactly one year from Election Day.

SPECTRE

Nov. 6, Local Cinemas

Daniel Craig’s last outing as 007 was considered one of the best in the franchise, and with Christoph Waltz playing the head baddie, this one looks like a good mix of brooding and things going boom.

KATHY GRIFFIN

Nov. 6, Mark Taper Forum

Your favorite ginger comedienne brings her “Like a Boss” tour to DTLA for four nights, ready to share her thoughts on Caitlyn Jenner and the Duggars. Through Nov. 7.

DEERHOOF

Nov. 6, The Echoplex

GUARDS AT THE TAJ: DOUG HAMILTON; JOEY ARIAS: HEATH MCBRIDE

THE PEANUTS MOVIE

Nov. 1, Fonda Theater

It’s hard to sum up this NorCal group’s sound, but it’s a bit like a marching band doing pop-punk, with a whole lot of psychedelics thrown in.

OUTSIDE MULLINGAR

Nov. 10, Geffen Playhouse

This play about two farmers in the Irish countryside won rapturous reviews when it debuted on Broadway last year, with critics calling it one of John Patrick Shanley’s finest works. For a man with a Tony, an Oscar and a Pulitzer, that’s high praise, indeed. Through Dec. 20.

THE WONG STREET JOURNAL

Nov. 12, REDCAT

Described as a “psychedelic TED Talk,” Kristina Wong’s topically promiscuous solo show features a set hand-crafted from felt, talks about clickbait and global poverty and lots of slideshows.

RINGS

Nov. 13, Local Cinemas Set 13 years after the events of surprise horror hit The Ring, this threequel could surprise. The Ring 2 wasn’t that bad right?

BILLIE HOLLIDAY CENTENNIAL

Nov. 19, REDCAT

New York-based cabaret singer, drag queen and performance artist Joey Arias is renowned for his take on Holiday’s repertoire. For her 100th birthday, he performs an all-Billie set.

STRAIGHT WHITE MEN

Nov. 20, Kirk Douglas Theater Obie Award-winning playwright Young Jean Lee explores privilege and fatherson relationships in this new play. Through Dec. 20.

THE GOOD DINOSAUR

Nov. 25, Local Cinemas

Pixar already scored a hit this year with the phenomenal Inside Out. Can they do double-duty this fall? Set in a world where dinosaurs and humans coexist, this fable is bound to be heartfelt.

THE CHRISTIANS

MA’AM

Dec. 2, Mark Taper Forum

Dec. 17, Oh My Ribs

Staged like a megachurch sermon, this play focuses on Pastor Paul as he pivots his congregation toward a different take on salvation and kindness. Through Jan. 10.

This all-women sketch comedy showcase includes amateurs and pros alike working through a hilarious mix of female-driven humor.

HARVEST FESTIVAL

Dec. 4, Pomona Fairplex

Boasting over 24,000 crafts and items, Pomona’s annual celebration of autumn has live music, a kid’s area and specialty foods. Through Dec. 6.

BEACH HOUSE

Dec. 9, Fonda Theater Mellow and melodic, Baltimore natives Beach House are touring this fall to support their latest release, Depression Cherry.

SISTERS

Dec. 18, Local Cinemas You’d likely do anything to be related to both Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Here the two star as siblings determined to throw one last party before their parents sell their childhood home.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Dec. 18, Local Cinemas J.J. Abrams' much-awaited installment comes to (literally) every IMAX theater in the country for a month.

THE WEEKND

Dec. 9, The Forum

Abel Tesfaye's hit “Can’t Feel My Face” ruled the radio over the summer, turning the indie R&B singer into a mainstream star.

LAZY DAY LIBRARY Fall in L.A. may not get too chilly, but it’s still the perfect time to cozy up and read a great book. Here’s what we’re looking forward to SEPTEMBER Purity, Jonathan Franzen The Girl in the Spider’s Web: A Lisbeth Salander Novel, David Lagercrantz The Heart Goes Last, Margaret Atwood Two Years Eight Months and TwentyEight Nights, Salman Rushdie OCTOBER A Strangeness in My Mind, Orhan Pamuk M Train, Patti Smith Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal, Jay Parini Then Comes Marriage: United States v. Windsor and the Defeat of DOMA, Roberta Kaplan NOVEMBER Avenue of Mysteries, John Irving Numero Zero, Umberto Eco The Past, Tessa Hadley Cross Justice, James Patterson

Clockwise: Beach House, Sisters, Joey Arias, Barney Frank

DECEMBER Secret Sisters, Jayne Ann Krentz Violenzia and Other Deadly Amusements, Richard Sala

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

THE WORLD OF BILLY MASTERS

From left: Taye Diggs, Sarah Jessica Parker, Margaret Cho, Kathy Griffin, Morrissey

RECALLING 20 YEARS OF FILTH, NEW ‘SEX’ RUMORS, HEDWIG CALLS IT QUITS

Show Me on the Doll You’d think, after all these years, I’d have tackled every conceivable topic. And yet, I don’t believe I’ve ever written a story about somebody being “fingered.” Dare I say, we’re going to rectify that right now. This story come from singer Morrissey. He recently told Larry King that he was fingered by the TSA. I’m shocked, and somewhat hurt. I travel more than anyone I know. And nobody has ever come close to my anus—well, not until we’ve left the ground and I’ve slid the word Ocupado into place. Morrissey says, “I had been through the full scanner and the second bit, but then he 64

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went straight for my private bits and then put his finger down my rear cleavage.” Hedwig’s Final Bow Taye Diggs has the distinction of not only being the first Hedwig of color on Broadway, but also the Hedwig to close the show on Sept. 13. Ticket sales for Diggs have not been particularly encouraging, and reviews for his performance have been decidedly mixed. NJ.com gave the Newark native a glowing review, titling its piece, “Why Taye Diggs might be the best Hedwig yet.” However, the New York Post titled its review, “Taye Diggs is a drag in ‘Hedwig & the Angry Inch’—and not the good kind.” What I find most interesting is his appearance. I remember how Neil Patrick Harris actually took weight off his lithe frame to convincingly play the role. Most of the other Hedwigs did the same. From the photos of Diggs in his scanties, he looks rather, well, large. Then again, what do I know? The Post calls him “buff,” but I’d call him enormous ... and not the good kind. Solo Sexy Time Twenty years ago, I met Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick during an intermission of Death Defying Acts off-Broadway. Matthew was quiet and reserved; SJP was bouncing from person to person. The duo’s recent joint show in Provincetown mirrored that dynamic. There was even a bit of dish. While discussing Sex and the City, host Seth Rudetsky asked Sarah about her favorite storyline. Curiously, Parker chose the last few episodes of the series where Carrie moved to Paris with Mikhail Baryshnikov. So, in other words, from what I always considered an ensemble show, SJP’s favorite memory was the arc that didn’t involve the other three ladies. Interesting. When asked about the possibility of a third movie, Parker was coy, saying that they do have a story to tell, and that sometime in the future, when the time is right, and if everyone wants to do it, it will happen. To that, a friend of hers yelled up from the

audience, “You already confirmed it to me on your steps a month ago.” Parker took this in stride, saying nothing was definite, but who do you believe? The Stylish Scoop Speaking of scoops, we got one earlier this season, courtesy of Margaret Cho, when she revealed she’d be joining E!’s Fashion Police. Actually, the gig was only a guest spot for the first episode on Aug. 31. The current plan is for each episode to feature three regular panelists—Melissa Rivers, Giuliana Rancic and Brad Goreski—plus two guest stars. Cho and NeNe Leakes were the first guests. But here’s the part you won’t hear from anyone else: after Joan Rivers died, the frontrunner to replace her was Margaret Cho! She had several meetings with E! and was told it was a done deal. What happened? Kathy Griffin, that’s what. Cho’s dear friend campaigned for the job and made it clear that she was Rivers’ anointed successor. I should note that both Cho and Griffin were extremely close with Auntie Joan. While Rivers identified with Griffin, she greatly admired Cho’s attention to detail, craftsmanship and how seriously she took fine-tuning a routine on the road. But one cannot underestimate Griffin’s popularity, and that clinched it for E! After Kathy left and Fashion Police had to be rebuilt from scratch, I’m told Cho was the first person the network called. When Morrissey is getting more action than me, it’s definitely time to end yet another column. Because celebrity nudes have been a big part of our success, we’re going to play a little game with you: Name That Penis. If you can correctly identify 20 celebrity penises featured over the past two decades, you’ll win a prize. So get yourself over to BillyMasters.com, the site that’s barely legal. If you need a bit of personal attention, send an e-mail to Billy@BillyMasters.com, and I promise to get back to you before Geffen pays Keanu 20 years’ back alimony. Until next time, remember, one man’s filth is another man’s bible.

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Defining a Legacy “Filth: disgustingly offensive dirt, garbage, anything viewed as grossly indecent or obscene.” That’s how Mr. Webster defines “filth,” and who would argue with him? With that definition, this column was launched 20 years ago. Back then, it was called “Filth,” and it was supposed to be a temporary gig. But here I am, two decades later, wondering what I did right ... or wrong! When I look at the very first story I tackled, it gives a clear view of things to come. I researched the rumor that David Geffen had married Keanu Reeves. I squelched it with what would become my customary wit: “Do you think the man who guided Cher’s singing career can’t spot talent? Well, do you?” I was off and running. When I started this column, it was a different world, kiddies. There was no Will and Grace. Ellen DeGeneres had a sitcom. Rosie O’Donnell wasn’t out. Elton John was bisexual. And that’s the point: people didn’t talk about gay things. I’d like to think I helped make a change. The internet was in its infancy, and many people who weren’t in big cities didn’t know any gay people. (Well, they didn’t think they knew any gay people.) I can’t tell you how many e-mails came in from folks who were just coming out and wanted to connect with anyone who was gay. For better or worse, I was it, and I was there. And I’m still there. So there.

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COMBATTING ONLINE DOUCHEBAGGERY

love when you send me online gossip tips. Really, I do. But let’s get one thing straight: While it’s my sworn duty to make fun of the personalities (and personality disorders) of our beloved West Hollywood, rarely do I name names. Unlike another site I can think of, the point of this column isn’t to bully our LGBTQIA brothers, sisters and gender non-binary brethren but rather to self-reflect on our own cliché L.A. douchebag ways ... because we all have them! That said, I often receive emails from readers ranting about “hot A-gays on Facebook” and the “trashy crap they post.” While I often roll my eyes at y’all and write back with a “Green is not your color. Lose the jealousy, queen!” I sometimes have to agree. WeHo (and I’m speaking to you specifically, tank-top wearing, booty shorts-sporting A-gays), your Facebook feeds have gotten trashy and you have begun clogging up our feeds with toxic levels of douchebaggery. The sad part is that you probably don’t even know it! That’s why I’ve compiled a list I like to call “If You Post More Than One of These on a Regular Basis, You Might Be a WeHo Online Douchebag!” How many apply to you? • Pictures of your vegan, low-carb, low-fat dinner and the reasons we should all be eating like you • Anything having to do with CrossFit, Burning Man or the circuit party scene. If we cared, we’d be there, too. • Any and all inspirational quotes, especially when they come from the likes of Mariah Carey • Event invites to your blackbox theater play. While we click that, yes, we’ll be there, we’re not going! • Invites to “like” your actor/model page. We’re not joining you on the online casting couch. • Pictures of you and your new trick and why you feel #blessed to have found the #LoveOfYourLife • Sad song lyrics that “totally tell the story” of the breakup with your new trick and how you’ve #LostTheLoveOfYourLife • Shirtless selfies • Check-ins at the gym. We’re all proud of you, honey. Good for you! • Photos of you at a gay bar, wasted. You’re not in college anymore. • Guilt trips about why we should sign your online petition for something superficial, like “Save the Underwear Stores on Santa Monica Boulevard!” (Yes, this petition actually existed ... and garnered over 500 signatures!) • Your Amazon wishlist, Kickstarter campaign or GoFund Me page. In this economy, none of us have the money to fund your entitlement. • Any YouTube videos making fun of a marginalized population. It makes you look like a high school bully!

The solution? I’m not saying to stop posting. What I am urging is that you use that share button mindfully and cautiously. While the online world is far from real life, it is a reflection of the self, and social media douchebaggery has already been copyrighted by the Kardashian clan!

For more Gossip Gay, go to FrontiersMedia.com. Drop me your dirty little secrets at QueerSay@hotmail.com, and don’t worry, I never give up my deep throat! SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

PALM SPRINGS

EMPOWERMENT IN THE DARK Popular film festival Cinema Diverse returns to the desert for another year of placing transformative LGBT stories in the limelight By Mike Ciriaco On the roster of this year’s Cinema Diverse, clockwise from top left: Drown, Seed Money, Hush Up Sweet Charlotte, Eisenstien in Guanajuato

Cinema Diverse Sept. 17-20 cinemadiverse.org

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eveloped in the 1930s as both a resort for vacationing movie stars and an oasis for gay men to escape the Hollywood closet, Palm Springs is an appropriate setting for LGBT film festival Cinema Diverse, returning to the desert hamlet this month. “It has always been a really accepting community— sometimes a naughty community—where Hollywood stars could come and be safely and discreetly gay,” says Michael C. Green, managing director of Cinema Diverse, referring to Palm Springs. “It has been the place to come for people seeking freedom and anonymity.” It has been these gay freedom-seekers that necessitate Cinema Diverse. The festival was conceived in 2008, years after the town’s previous gay film festival had ceased operations. Within five years, the festival doubled its number of screenings, and, as of 2014, the event attracts over 5,000 attendees. This year’s Cinema Diverse proves to be bigger than ever, occupying three screens at the local Camelot Theater. Green attributes the fest’s success to Palm Springs’ active and vocal gay populace. “Having an LGBTQ film festival really enriches our large community, because it tells stories that remind us of where we came from, who we are and who we can be,” says Green. “It allows us to tell stories that not only inform and transform those within our community but also have the power to change the lives and attitudes of people outside our community—stories that are not always available in mainstream media or in mainstream film festivals. We believe that LGBTQ filmmakers, and the stories they tell through the movies they make, empower our community, advance our efforts to gain equal rights and often introduce us to a world that has heretofore never known us.” This year’s festival includes a number of films that may be familiar to patrons of other LGBT film festivals, like a few Outfest fan favorites, documentaries Seed Money and The

Cult of JT LeRoy among them. It will also showcase a number of up-and-coming features, such as Paternity Leave—the latest release from Matt Riddlehoover, the queer filmmaker behind Scenes from a Gay Marriage and West Hollywood Motel—and Billy Clift’s long-awaited film Hush Up Sweet Charlotte, starring Varla Jean Merman, Mink Stole and a few stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race. While Cinema Diverse pumps out the big names of the LGBT movie-verse, it also proudly features works that have a harder time finding the limelight. “I am particularly proud of the fact that we offer programming not found in other major LGBTQ film festivals in California, because it gives our neighbors reasons to come out to Palm Springs,” Green says. “We also offer a great variety of shorts, many that have trouble getting into other film festivals because they are at or over 30 minutes. We don’t discriminate against longer shorts. Some of them have been our most popular screenings over the years.” Cinema Diverse also embraces the future of media. On Saturday, Sept. 19, the festival will host New Media Spotlight, a showcase produced and curated by The Moxie Project and Toughboot Productions, which lends visibility to the many ways independent artists are releasing their work directly onto the web. In the 21st century, utilizing the internet is a pragmatic strategy for thriving as an independent filmmaker. “We’re excited to take festivalgoers through a quick education about the best in emerging LGBTQ content specifically created for the web,” Green says. “The New Media Spotlight offers four different features, each made up of a curated compilation of web-exclusive content—many being seen on the big screen for the first time.” While modern society—and Hollywood—has surely evolved past the need for an anonymous gay oasis, Palm Springs still serves California’s LGBT community as a true haven for queer artists.

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Say “Hello, Gorgeous” to the 1968 musical that introduced Barbra Streisand to moviegoers with a special screening. Drag queen Jersey Shore provides live commentary. 7 p.m. ultrastarmovies.com

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Someone smells like a wet dog

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