The Boulet Brothers'
Dragula: Resurrection
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Premiering On Shudder October 20
Shudder, AMC Networks' premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, today announced a new Shudder Original, The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Resurrection coming to the platform just in time for Halloween. The innovative, two-hour ilm—part horror movie, part documentary and part reality competition—marks the irst spin-off of the groundbreaking The Boulet Brothers' Dragula series and the Brothers' irst collaboration with the horror streaming service. The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Resurrection will premiere exclusively on Shudder in all territories on Tuesday, October 20. Hosted and judged by series creators The Boulet Brothers, The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Resurrection's Halloween-themed competition marks the irst time that competitors from all three seasons of the show will return to compete against one another. The winner of the competition will be “resurrected” and will return to compete on the upcoming Boulet Brothers' Dragula Season 4 as a main competitor, and will also walk away with a twenty thousand dollar cash prize. “We're so excited to be bringing this special to life, and even more excited that it's happening just in time for Halloween. The format is
something incredibly different and it truly presents drag in an innovative way that has never been seen on TV before. It's easily the best content we have ever produced, and the highest level of drag that TV audiences have ever seen. We are so proud of the cast and crew who made this happen, and we're thrilled to be partnering with Shudder to produce it,” explained the Boulet Brothers. “Over three seasons of their pioneering show, the Boulets have been a creative force helping to make horror more outrageous, fun and delightful. We're excited to have The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Resurrection, on Shudder and can't wait to share it with our members,” said Craig Engler, Shudder's General Manager. Dubbed one of the “15 best LGBTQ shows everyone needs to watch by Cosmopolitan and “required horror viewing” by Fangoria, The Boulet Brothers' Dragula has taken both queer and horror audiences by storm. The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Resurrection presents drag in a unique feature-length format, blending both cinematic and documentary style content with reality competition. Unlike past seasons of the series which brought competitors to Hollywood, The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Resurrection will travel across the country for in-depth conversations with each artist where they live and work, observing their process as they create their unique looks. The competitors will be challenged to conceptualize and design three original Halloween-themed looks and present them in performances to be ilmed at haunting and horrifying realworld locations including an abandoned Georgia train station and a haunted mansion in the woods of North Carolina. The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Resurrection will also feature music from trans pop icon Kim Petras and gay country music star Orville Peck. The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Resurrection is written, produced and co-directed by the Boulet Brothers with Executive Producer David Sigurani and director Nathan Noyes.
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Country legend talks 30 years of drag queens doing 'Fancy,' gay country stars and ripping off Barbra Streisand
Reba McEntire Photos credit Universal Music.
By Chris Azzopardi
It was 30 years ago when Reba McEntire – music legend, gay icon, the epitome of country glamour – made Bobby Gentry's “Fancy” her own. A feminist statement about a woman who turns to sex work to overcome childhood poverty, the story-song became synonymous with McEntire after her version surpassed the original on the country music charts. McEntire's remake was featured on her 1990 album Rumor Has It, her 17th studio album. It has resurfaced three decades later in an anniversary edition, featuring two new versions of "Fancy." One, a dance mix, was produced by DJ Dave Audé ; the other is an acoustic live version. On Zoom from her home just outside Nashville, McEntire greets me on my computer screen with her signature Southern
When you go as yourself do people actually believe it's you or do they think they're getting a Reba look-alike? No, pretty much they go right for it, especially when I talk. It's the voice. If I say something, then they're (like), “I knew it was you!” Are you saying no drag queen could duplicate that voice? Some have gotten real close! It's been 30 years since “Fancy” was released, and by the time it was released in 1990, you already had a fairly devoted LGBTQ following. But with “Fancy,” is that when you knew you were a gay icon? If I wasn't sure, I was de initely sure after I released “Fancy,” yes. I don't have any reason to think that I had a big gay following before that, but I think I did. But it just increased a lot by the time “Fancy” What do you remember about the got out, and then the clothes changes and photoshoot and that whole look for the all that kind of stuff. Rumor Has It cover? There was a whole drag explosion I don't remember much about the photoshoot except (that) it was Sandi Spika because of the song. Is that what you're referring to? who did my clothes and my hair back in Yeah. the, oh, late '80s and '90s, and then all the For your gay fans, hearing “Fancy” at a way up until I went to do Annie Get Your gay bar after midnight was sort of just Gun in 2001. She did my clothes, my hair, another day. Do you have any memories and it was her idea to do the rip-off of hearing “Fancy” at a gay bar yourself? inspired by the Barbra Streisand No, no. Can't say I have. Photoshop album cover. So we did that and everybody loved it. Of course it was the last I feel like you've missed out. These 30 setup of the day because she had worked years have gone by and not one time two hours on all this hair and then, of have you stepped into a gay bar and course, we had it underneath that little heard “Fancy.” scarf and the hat. I'm gonna have to make that happen! When you go to Walmart like you did What do the drag queens who have to show your Twitter followers the done “Fancy,” including Kennedy Rumor Has It vinyl – well, irst of all, do Davenport and Miz Cracker's you always go out to Walmart looking performance on RuPaul's Drag Race All like yourself? Stars, get wrong and right when they're No! Ha! We just popped in to visit the performing that song? record department and sign a few albums. Any time I have seen on television or They were rippin' the plastic off the record YouTube anybody doing “Fancy” in drag I cover and I was signin' some. It was fun. It am in awe of their makeup and the time was fun just to pop in and kind of make a that they have spent to get all dolled up and little surprise appearance and then leave. just look fantastic. Anybody who can sing that whole song in heels and the out its So you went there expecting to be that they wear, hey, I'm applaudin'. There's noticed as Reba. not gonna be any criticism from me at all. Yeah, yeah. Well, I had my mask on. charm and a full-face smile. Strands of her ire-red hair are being repositioned by an assistant's loating hand. “I'm never my own glam squad,” she says. “I have (makeup artist) Neil (Robison) here with me. We were up bright and early this morning gettin' ready, and I have my team to make sure I am decent.” Even amid a pandemic, the sight of an undone Reba is ... well, let's just say there's a better chance of getting a reboot of her hit TV series Reba (she's on board). Because nofrills Reba? “I wouldn't do that to ya,” she jokes. During our conversation, the superstar re lected on how “Fancy” solidi ied her gay icon status, what impresses her most about drag queens who have performed the song, and why she doesn't “judge the book by the cover” when it comes to the queerness of out country artists Orville Peck and Lil Nas X.
with anything except those two boys I love with all my heart and I wanted to be there for 'em. And if we just love each other and quite judgin', I think this world would be a lot better place. It's not my job to judge. I don't want that job, at all. I just want to love people. I wanted to know if you have heard Orville Peck's version of “Fancy” and what you thought of it. Also, what do you think of him and his contribution to country music as an out gay artist? I loved his version of “Fancy.” I thought it was different. I liked how he kept the music, the production, real low until the end of the song and then it got real big. I was expecting it earlier, so that was a great surprise. But I've just got introduced to him, because of his remake of “Fancy,” and so I'm not that familiar with him to answer the second part of the question.
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I watched when you dropped the dress at the CMAs and a lot happens in the face. It's a lot of acting. Oh, attitude. Lots of attitude. Well, drag queens have that. You bet. I do know this: That they get my hand motions down pat, and the way I stand, and it's just very lattering. I love it.
The “Fancy” remix on the anniversary reissue is produced by Dave Audé. What kind of input did you give Dave on what you wanted for the dance mix? I didn't. When a person knows how to do that, do a dance mix, I'm not one to give advice or say, “Do it this way or that way.” That's their forte. Let them do their job. I think he did a great job. I've talked to you twice in the past about LGBTQ issues. One of our conversations was about marriage equality, and you came out in support of it. It was a big moment. I remember seeing the headlines: Reba McEntire says everybody deserves marriage rights no matter their sexual orientation. And you illustrated why with a couple of friends of yours. Do you think that you've been able to be a bridge between the LGBTQ community and the conservative community who had or have trouble embracing LGBTQ people? Maybe. I haven't asked. I'm not the type of person who forces my views and my opinions on other people when they are so adamant about it, but I am a person that will discuss it and say why I am the way that I am. I walked (my friends) Nathan and Justin down the aisle. It's all because of love. It has nothing to do
What do you think is the signi icance of Lil Nas X being the irst openly gay Black artist to win a CMA award for “Old Town Road”? See, here's the deal: You're putting more emphasis on him being gay. To me, I looked right past that. I saw he was a very talented young man who had a vision about this song and he pursued it and it turned into a huge thing. I respected him for that. That he's gay – that didn't change my mind about how much I admired him for pursuing his dream. Yeah. I guess in an industry where it has felt that it's dif icult for a gay person to breakthrough – and a Black person, for that matter – on my end, it seems like a big deal. Yeah, I can see why. But it's kind of like, I don't judge the book by the cover; you gotta know the person, and if I don't know the person, I'm taking the information I can get – talent, ambition, perseverance, a gift – and going with that. Have you met Lil Nas? I haven't. But I know Billy Ray (Cyrus, who appears on the “Old Town Road” remix with Lil Nas X). I've looked and seen a lot of things about (Lil Nas X) in different stories. I think it was a Sunday morning program that I learned more about him. But admiration. Total admiration for him doing that. How's life in quarantine been for you? Is everybody healthy? Are you healthy? All of my bunch are doing very well, thank you for asking. And I've really enjoyed the quarantine because I never had this much time off. I'm enjoyin' it. I'm just relaxing. I grew a
garden this year and I'm cookin' out of it. I'm lovin' it. It was weird, the irst two months. In March, April and May I was in Oklahoma after my mom passed and we were cleaning her house out and separating everything, and then I came back to Tennessee after Mother's Day and just kind of stayed out in the country, so not around big crowds at all. I know you're an “everything happens for a reason” person, and I was thinking about that because of what is happening to all of us in some way, shape or form right now. We're all going through our own challenges with the pandemic. What do you believe is the reason for what is happening to us
long time ago, (I decided) to stay away from negative people because that's infectious and it's contagious, and I try to stay and hang out with positive people. It just makes the day so much brighter and easier. It just lows easier. Everything goes better. To end, since we're here for Rumor Has It, what have been some of the craziest rumors you've read
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right now? Have you thought about that? I've got different philosophies. Sometimes when things happen to me – like when I broke my leg skiing in '96 – I always thought that was God's way of saying, “Slow down, slow down, you're going way too fast.” Not only skiing – but in life in general. So I see the good things that have come out of the pandemic and the quarantining, where families are sittin' at the table again eating supper together and breakfast and being a unit instead of everybody going (in) different directions, running 100 miles per hour. There are bad things that have happened because of people being sick and losing their lives and people losing their loved ones. That hurts my heart. But if I had to say the good parts about the quarantine, it's that we've slowed down. Everybody goes too fast. And if we can just focus on the good and not so much of the bad, I think we'll just be better off. Just take the good out of every situation you can get and not just dwell on the bad. How do you stay so optimistic through everything that's been happening that has me all shook up? It comes with age because you can't do anything about it, one way or the other. So you can choose to dwell in the misery or you can just search with all your might to try to ind the more positive things that are coming out of the situation. That's just what I try to do. I remember a
about yourself? There was one out just this past week about everybody up in arms about me investing in a CBD store or company or something. Well, I've never done that. And then somebody was telling me, “Well, I saw it; here it is,” and I said, “Well, I didn't do that,” and then another friend in another part of the country sent it to me and said, “Did you do this?” I did not invest in a CBD company. And then there was a lot of very famous entertainers in this article that said, “Reba's turned me onto this CBD; I am just so thrilled.” Garth Brooks being one of them. I don't see how they get away with it. So, you're not having CBD gummies with Garth? That's never happened? No! Ha! Well, we're gonna nip that one in the bud. Thanks. I need all the help I can get. Ha! It was great to talk to you, Reba. Good talkin' to you too. Stay well, stay healthy and be safe, and I hope we get to talk soon in person or over the phone. I enjoy visitin' with you.
As editor of Q Syndicate, the LGBTQ wire service, Chris Azzopardi has interviewed a multitude of superstars, including Cher, Meryl Streep, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, GQ and Billboard. Reach him via Twitter @chrisazzopardi.
WHAT’S HOT
By Scott Holland
What’s HOT OCTOBER 15-28
The Broward LGBTQ+ Get out the Vote Action Center open last Thursday at the former Boomerang's Pet Thrift Shop at 2365 Wilton Drive. The building is under renovations and they are at the NW entrance inside the chain link fence. Plenty of parking, so enter in the rear. Their hours of operation are M-F 2pm - 9pm, Sa 10am -
and an open bar. It's great to see when owners and management appreciate their staff. Thanks to Alex and Michael for such a great event! uTHURSDAY OCT 15
9pm, Su 2 pm - 7 pm. Due to COVID-19, they are limiting the number of people in the center at a time, requiring masks and social distancing. They encourage everyone to make a 15 minute appointment by going to www.lgbtqdems.org/2020gotv-office/ Also on Thursday from 8 pm to 11pm the Pub closed for an employee Appreciation party where employees were treated to lots of yummy food
The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is opening its doors to the public with the long-awaited unveiling of its exhibition, “Raú l de Nieves:
Eternal Return and The Obsidian Heart.” The exhibition, curated by Risa Puleo, will be on view through March 21. It's the first exhibition to consider symbiosis between the artist's solo sculptural work and collaborative performances as well as de Nieves' most comprehensive survey to date. The artist and Puleo worked closely together to design the exhibition as an immersive experience in which individual sculptures, installations, and audio performances blend into a cohesive experience of the spiritual, familial, and self across time. Multimedia artist, performer and musician de Nieves drew his inspiration uMOCA
from memories from his childhood in his hometown of Michoacá , Mexico, where public religious rituals and private devotional acts included elaborate costuming, performances, and theatrical components. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, MOCA has instituted new health and safety guidelines that require social distancing and face coverings, among other measures. For the safety of its visitors, staff members, and volunteers, the museum is also implementing enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols, such as the placement of signage and hand sanitizer throughout the museum.
by The Shoppes of Wilton Manors on private property from 5 to 8pm, with live music starting at 5:30pm. Each business will be able to participate and artist are encouraged to put out 10 x 10 tents to showcase their art work. Social distancing and masks will be mandatory for the event in our COVID-
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Pride Fort Lauderdale presents a car wash at Dick's Service Station from 11am to 3pm. This is a fundraiser for their non-profit, and they will be socially distancing and you can even stay in your car while they wash it. They are also looking for volunteers, if interested email Robyn@pridefortlauderdale.o rg or sign up at https://signup.com/go/CAvr qDi. Dick's Service Station will provide hamburgers, hot dogs & cold refreshments for a charitable donation. This event is sponsored by: AHF, and they will be onsite for free HIV testing and giving away safe sex kits. Get tested and receive a FREE haircut certificate from Dick's Service Station. Tonight is the monthly Art Walk Wilton Manors hosted
Conscious community. Touchfree payment processing is encouraged for each artist selling their artwork. Artist are required to provide sanitizer at points of sale or where surfaces are contacted. Artist are required to register online at AWWM.org.
Stonewall National Museum and Archives Virtual Fall Fun-Raiser This annual fundraiser takes place on Thursday October 15 from 7 to 8:30pm featuring comedian Judy Gold (standup comedian, actress, and author of Yes, I Can Say That – When They Come For the Comedians We Are All in Trouble and the writer and star of two critically acclaimed, Off-Broadway hit
shows: The Judy Show – My Life as a Sitcom and 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother) and Broadway star Sean McDermott (is one of Broadway's leading performers starring in Miss Saigon, Falsettos, Starlight Express, Grease, Chicago and many others). Tickets are $35, and you can purchase them and raffle tickets (Grand Prize: Exclusive Getaway to the Turks & Caicos at the Luxurious World-Renowned Grace Bay Club! Restaurant for two, personal concierge service, afternoon tea and more, and First Prize: (6) Six Months Delivery Dessert of the Month Club from Harry & David, and Second Prize: Black Leather Hard Rock Hotel Weekender Tote from Canyon Outback Leather Goods) at: https://stonewallmuseum.org/virtual-funraiser/
Mind Body Social Goes Virtual The “new normal” has called us all to redefine our approach to life's most basic needs and physical and mental fitness are more important than ever, as we aim to keep our lives in balance. As a response, Mind Body Social will be hosting over 30 events from now through October 17th, featuring more than 30 top experts & instructors, in a festival of virtual activities that provide the ultimate wellness experience, aiming
to connect the local community, LIVE from iconic locations throughout South Florida. For more information or a list of events, go to: www.wowsoflo.com Social Distance drops on Netflix on October 15 Set in the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Social Distance is an eight-part anthology series that showcases the power of the human spirit in the face of uncertainty and isolation.
Each standalone episode is told through a virtual lens and captures the unique emotional experience of being forced apart by circumstance and having no choice but to communicate remotely and rely on technology to maintain any sense of connection. Through these varied and deeply human stories, Social Distance aims to provide some much-needed catharsis during a tumultuous time while also capturing a snapshot of this singular moment in history. Stars Danielle Brooks, Mike Colter, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Oscar Nunez, Asante Blackk, Peter Scanavino,
Becky Ann Baker, Dylan Baker, Guillermo Diaz, Okieriete Onaodowan, Max Jenkins, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Lovie Simone, Lachlan Watson and more. For more information, go to: netflix.com/SocialDistance
Acting Aging Expo on October 17 The Pride Center at Equality Park presents their annual Active Aging Expo; this year going virtual and taking place online on Saturday, October 17th from 10am until noon. They hope everyone can join them for what will be a very exciting morning! This year's Virtual Expo will provide Active Aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) adults with a unique, comprehensive overview of community resources, with virtual exhibits reflecting health, finance, insurance, legal, travel, entertainment, retirement, and a number of helpful community organizations. Register for FREE at ActiveAgingExpo.org to be eligible to win a host of great door prizes and giveaways including a large screen television!
Rebecca Hits Netflix on October 21 After a whirlwind romance in Monte Carlo with handsome widower Maxim de Winter (Armie Hammer), a newly married young woman (Lily James) arrives at Manderley, her new husband's imposing family estate on a windswept English coast.
Naive and inexperienced, she begins to settle into the trappings of her new life, but finds herself battling the shadow of Maxim's first wife, the elegant and urbane Rebecca, whose haunting legacy is kept alive by Manderley's sinister housekeeper Mrs. Danvers (Kristin Scott Thomas). Directed by Ben Wheatley (High Rise, Free Fire) and produced by Working Title Films (Emma, Darkest Hour), REBECCA is a mesmerizing and gorgeously rendered psychological thriller based on Daphne du Maurier's beloved 1938 gothic novel.
A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting Drops on October 15 When high school freshman Kelly Ferguson (Tamara Smart) reluctantly agrees to babysit Jacob Zellman (Ian Ho) on Halloween, the last thing she expects is to be recruited into an international secret society of babysitters who protect kids with special powers from monsters. In order to keep Jacob safe from
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harm, Kelly teams with nononsense chapter Vice President Liz Lerue (Oona Laurence), tech genius Berna Vincent (Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson), creature expert Cassie Zhen (Lynn Masako Cheng) and potions master Curtis Critter (Ty Consiglio) to defeat a Boogeyman known as "The Grand Guignol" (Tom Felton), a glamorous witch named "Peggy Drood" (Indya Moore) and their legion of mysterious monsters. Based on the first installment of Joe Ballarini's popular scary book series of the same name, A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting is directed by Rachel Talalay, produced by Ivan Reitman and Amie Karp, with Naia Cucukov, Tom Pollock, and Ilona Herzberg executive producing. Alessio Scalzotto, Tamsen McDonough, Ashton Arbab, Crystal Balint, and Ricky He also co-star in this action-packed adventure about working together to overcome your fears.
Patti LuPone Live Streaming on Sat, October 24 at 8pm The Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents a livestream concert featuring two-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone streamed live from New York's Shubert Virtual Studios cabaret-style,
showcasing a mix of Broadway show tunes, pop songs, and personal stories from the life of a Broadway star. At-home audience members will be invited to email in questions to be answered during the livestream. Proceeds from this event will support our Road to Recovery Campaign. Tickets are $30 per household and includes access to the livestream performance and an additional 72-hours of on-
demand viewing access to a video recording of the livestream, available one hour after the broadcast ends. Each ticket purchase includes a license valid for one household only. Sharing login credentials with anyone will result in exclusion from the event without refund. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to: BrowardCenter.org.
Billy Porter Releases For What, It's Worth Grammy/Emmy/Tonywinner Billy Porter released For What It's Worth (Something Happening Here Remix featuring Stephen Stills).. Available on all
streamingplatforms and digital retailes. Said Porter "This song means so much to me. I am first generation postcivil rights and this song speaks truth power as much today as it did when it first came out. Stephen has been so
gracious and lovely to work with. It was such an honor to perform with him on the DNC - virtually, of course. As we close in on this fever-pitch of an election, I hope that our version of “For What It's Worth” will raise people up and inspire them to take action, use their voice, and vote, vote, vote."
Sade Releases “This Far (6 Vinyl Albums Boxset) This boxset ($179.98) features remastered versions of all of Sade's studio albums to date, on pure 180-gram black vinyl – the first complete collection of their studio work up to the present day. All six of the band's acclaimed albums: Diamond Life (1984), Promise (1985), Stronger Than Pride (1988), Love Deluxe (1992), Lovers Rock (2000), and Soldier of Love (2010) are packaged into the beautifully finished, white case-bound box. revisiting the audio, the band and Miles
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Showell worked from high resolution digital transfers of the stereo master mixes, from the original analogue studio tapes, remastered at halfspeed at Abbey Road Studios. The elaborate, half-speed mastering process has produced exceptionally clean and detailed audio whilst remaining faithful to the band's intended sound. No additional digital limiting was used in the mastering process, so the six albums benefit from the advantage of extra clarity and pure fidelity, preserving the dynamic range of the original mixes for the very first time. The six album sleeves have been meticulously reproduced in exact detail with authentic paper and printing methods, perfectly replicated for the first time since their original release. Pre-order at: https://storeus.sade.com/product/.
Nina West Presents Heels of Horror Drag Superstar Nina West is continuing her reign as the Queen of Halloween with the first ever digital production of Heels Of Horror. For 12 years, Nina West has written, produced and performed a
Halloween Variety show LIVE in her hometown of Columbus, OH. Fans would come from all over the US to see the show, selling out tickets in a matter of hours and raising over $1million dollars for LGBTQ+ charities. The entirely new show is split into 3
episodes each featuring a different Halloween theme. They will be streamed exclusively via a ticketed event on VIMEO and will feature some of Columbus's finest performers as well as special guests Sydney James Harcourt (Original Cast Member Hamilton on Broadway), Jennica Tastrophe, Gretta Goodbottom and The Skeleton crew, Jamz Dean and surprise cameos from the world of stage and screen. The show is sponsored by the generous support of the presenting sponsor Equitas Health. Equitas is a regional non-profit health system serving the healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ in 13 cities in the Midwest. Throughout the run,
Nina will be asking for donations to Equitas Health to continue its mission. The production is also supported by the Columbus-based, national companies White Castle and Big Lots. Tickets are just $30 and are on sale now at www.vimeo.com/ ondemand/heelsofhorror.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 Premieres on Netflix October 16 What was intended to be a peaceful protest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention turned into a violent clash with police and the National Guard. The organizers of the protest—including Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Tom Hayden and Bobby Seale—were charged with conspiracy to incite a riot and the trial that followed was one of the most notorious in history. The movie
stars: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sacha Baron Cohen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Keaton, Frank Langella,John Carroll Lynch, Eddie Redmayne, Mark Rylance, Alex Sharp, Jeremy Strong, Noah Robbins, Danny Flahery, Ben Skenkman, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Caitlin Fitzgerald, Alice Kremelberg, John Doman, J.C. MacKenzie, Damien Young, Wayne Duvall, and C.J. Wilson.
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2020 LGBTQ Candidate Diversity Report Released; At Least 1,006 LGBTQ People Running in 2020 More LGBTQ people ran or are running in 2020 than ever before; The LGBTQ Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ leaders to public of ice, released its inaugural Out on the Trail report, which details the diversity of LGBTQ candidates who ran for of ice in 2020. At least 1,006 openly LGBTQ people ran or are running in 2020 – a historic number – and a 41 percent increase since the 2018 midterm elections. The report found that LGBTQ candidates in 2020 are signi icantly more racially and ethnically diverse than the overall U.S. candidate population and that more bisexual and queer candidates are stepping up to run than ever before. The report also shows the number of LGBTQ candidates who ran in each state. Among the key indings: • At least 574 openly LGBTQ candidates will appear on the general election ballot in November, a 33 percent increase since 2018; • 31 percent of LGBTQ candidates running in 2020 identify as people of color, making it signi icantly more racially and ethnically diverse than the general candidate population (which is just 10 percent people of color); • LGBTQ men of color are running in numbers proportional to men of color in the overall U.S. population (19 percent), yet LGBTQ women of color are running at rates just half their proportion in the U.S. population (10 percent and 20 percent, respectively); • The proportion of bisexual and queer
candidates in the total LGBTQ candidate population grew signi icantly from 2018 to 2020, but the proportion of lesbian candidates dropped. • The number of transgender people running for of ice decreased between 2018 and 2020 (from 48 to 34), yet the number of genderqueer/non-binary/gender nonconforming candidates increased dramatically (from six to 25). • Alabama is the only state where zero known openly LGBTQ candidates ran in 2020, while California, Texas and Florida were the states with the greatest number of LGBTQ candidates running. • Victory Fund's 2020 endorsed LGBTQ candidates are slightly more diverse than the overall LGBTQ candidate population in 2020. “A historic number of openly LGBTQ people are running for of ice this year and we have the opportunity to elect an unprecedented number on Election Day,” said Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund. “While LGBTQ candidates are signi icantly more diverse than U.S. candidates overall, we must continue to break down the barriers LGBTQ people of color, women and trans people face when considering a run for of ice. Our government must re lect the diversity of America.” The entire Out on the Trail digital report can be viewed at victoryfund.org/outonthetrail.
Doug brings more
than sixteen years of volunteer civic service & is ready to serve as your Commissioner with proven leadership, experience & vision for the future of our city. DOUG’S PRIORITIES
Ensuring Public Safety is number one
Increasing city revenues that will help offset rising taxes by fostering Smart Growth along Dixie Hwy, Andrews Ave. & Oakland Park Blvd.
Addressing Environmental Concerns and Sea Level Rise
Examining the City Budget and looking at cost savings through new technology and cross utilization of services
Ensuring a long-term master plan to help preserve our single family neighborhoods and help our businesses grow and thrive
Promoting Economic Development & Tourism
Developing a strategic long-term recovery plan following the Covid 19 Pandemic
Making sure Wilton Manors is a friendly and welcoming city to everyone & that residents needs are heard & addressed
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Special Report: shadow of CyberBullying inin the the shadow of CyberBullying in the shadow of CyberBullying COVID-19 CyberBullying COVID-19 CyberBullying COVID-19 As election day draws near, we at Hotspots Media want to help ensure that you get the most accurate information possible. Combine election rhetoric with the pandemic and you have a recipe for cyberbullying in our own LGBTQ+ community. The following article was prepared by VPN Mentor and we strongly feel that it truly addresses a major issue facing our community: The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has thrown the world into a new and unprecedented era of uncertainty, inancial instability and chaos. Professionally, many of us have had to transition to a completely new virtual workplace. Students are struggling to complete their studies from home, a true challenge in any era. What is getting lost in this conversation is the potential for increases in online victimization, abuse, and cyberbullying. The lockdown may provide some form of relief from in-person victimization and bullying. For many, and what could be more troubling, is that same harassment has shifted and even increased online. Many non-pro it agencies and victim support lines are struggling to stay a loat right now, and that has obviously extended to the cyberbullying resource community. The pandemic has aected professional organizations that are normally fully-staed, answering phone calls, and responding to
complaints and reports from victims. Our researchers wanted to discover just how those resources have been impacted, and do a further deep dive into how a world thrown into chaos by Coronavirus is handling online harassment. Using data that we've gathered from our own research, we've found that vulnerable communities, ranging from people with varying racial backgrounds, LGBTQ, as well as children and young adults, have gone up dramatically from benchmark 2018 and 2019 numbers. People of all ages in every community are left without the normal level of resources for reporting, counseling, and general support. Whether or not these organizations will rebuild or reopen during the pandemic remains as uncertain and cloudy as any other aspect of this global crisis. The survey included a short interview with a quali ied support operative with over 12 months seniority in the center. Every operative was inquired about the center's operations before and during the outbreak, with open questions to establish notion and survey questions regarding the center's workload and eective response capabilities. The survey's focus period was February-July 2020. Online Harassment and Cyberbullying of LGBTQ Community LGBTQ youth are more likely to use the internet as a resource to seek out help and
guidance. Respected being negatively.” academic studies Another 33% VPNMentor New have shown that reported they have Cyberbullying Data (July 2020) young people who been “physically identify as LGBTQ threatened or 81% of Cyberbullying Organizations surveyed in 2020 use the web and harmed due to Reported an INCREASE in Online Bullying During the Pandemic social media their LGBTQ platforms to build identity” already in 49.7% of contacted organizations did not answer the social capital their lives. phone numbers, chats and emails listed on their websites and freedom they We can draw and resource pages. are often denied in some conclusions school or at home. from these 16.7% of those organizations were either temporarily or Prior to numbers as permanently closed. Coronavirus, that compared to the segment of society foreboding statistics was already quite active we pulled from our online and while also being one of the most research. If LGBTQ teens spend more time vulnerable online communities. If you're the online and are more likely to be harassed parent of an LGBTQ student or are a member of online, those issues could compound even the LGBTQ community as an adult: there is a far more when we're all sheltering in place. greater chance of your being exposed to LGBTQ youth are also more likely to suffer cyberbullying. Why? Cyberbullies focus their from the ensuing emotional trauma of that attention and actions on marginalized groups abuse than their heterosexual peers prior to Coronavirus: During the pandemic, those because those individuals are far less likely to numbers are going to rise and they're going speak out if they are afraid of being outed. to rise a lot. Even during the best of times, LGBTQ young Without the usual list of resources, LGBTQ people and adults grapple with online abuse teens need a supportive environment where and harassment regularly. In 2013, the advocacy they can feel safe and protected. Remember: group GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education those anonymous reporting tools are not as Network) reported that LGBTQ youth are three robust as they were pre-COVID. We don't times more likely to experience online harassment and bullying as non-LGBTQ youth. know if, and when, they will rebound, if at all. Other data in the same report revealed that For more tips, check out the VPNMentor LGBTQ youth were “more likely than non-LGBT online safety guide for the LGBTQ youth to be bullied or harassed online (42% vs. community. 15%) and twice as likely to say they had been Report by vpnMentor bullied via text message (27% vs. 13%).” The survey cited that “respondents also reported they were as likely to report not feeling safe online (27%) as they were at school (30%).” So far what we know in 2020 is harrowing. The Trevor Project reported that in 2020, prior to the Coronavirus pandemic, nearly half of LGBTQ youth considered suicide. 48% of those teens surveyed reported they had already engaged in self harm. The majority of young people in that segment, or a telling 86% “also said that the current political climate has impacted their well-
Halloween Isn't Cancelled... As
“It's Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus” Returns To The Kelsey Theater October 30-31
One of South Florida's favorite Halloween shows, It's Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus* (previously Hocus Pocus Live) is landing at The Kelsey Theater in Lake Park for two nights of holiday fun on October 30 and 31 (performances are at 7 pm and 9:30 pm each night; each runs 1 hour and 15 minutes). Following eight consecutive years of instant sell-outs, the wildly popular all-ages tribute show brings Halloween's most beloved classic to life with incredible detail. The audience is invited to take a dive into '90s nostalgia as South Florida's top drag performers transform into the ilm's iconic characters. All are invited to join this limited-seating, socially distanced event as they tell the story of three wacky witches, accidentally resurrected by teen pranksters on Halloween night in 1993. The dynamic lead cast includes Nicole Halliwell as Winifred Sanderson, Calypso Monroe as Sarah Sanderson and Nicky Monet as Mary Sanderson. Produced and created by South Florida's drag mastermind Nicole Halliwell (TLC's I am Jazz, America's Got Talent, Queenz The Drag Experience), It's Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus boasts intricately detailed sets, eerily uncanny lookalikes, replica props and costuming, and more in this immersive stage spectacle. Going light years beyond your standard “drag show,” there's nothing quite like this! Prior to each performance, audiences can enjoy “Wicked Villains,” a “delightfully evil preshow,” starring the cast of Queenz The Drag Experience as even more fabulous female impersonators transform into such favorite cartoon villains like Male icent, Ursula, Cruella DeVille, and The Evil Queen. “Never before has a drag tribute show gone above and beyond to re-create the magic of a cult classic like this,” said Halliwell. “Like watching your favorite ilm unfold before your
eyes, adults and children, alike, can quote and sing along with their favorite movie moments!” Tickets are now on sale starting at $65 for general admission, and $75 for “front row” VIP, which includes a souvenir gift pack. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.hocuspocuslive.net, by calling The Kelsey Theater at (561) 328-7481, or the Boca Black Box Theater at (561) 483-9036. Performance tickets will be limited to comply with COVID-19 community health and safety guidelines. Proceeds from ticket sales will bene it the show's displaced and furloughed cast of entertainers due to the pandemic. *Celebrity impersonators, no af iliation with the Walt Disney Company. This live production is sponsored in part by Tate's Comics & Games www.tatescomics.com. For more information on Nicole Halliwell go to: http://www.nicolehalliwell.com.
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LIL NAS X RAPPER “I 100% want to represent the LGBT community.”
Montero Hill, known as Lil Nas X, is a Grammy Award-winning rapper and social media sensation. A trailblazer in the hip-hop community as a gay rapper who speaks freely about his sexuality, Nas X entered the international spotlight with his single “Old Town Road.” Nas X was born outside of Atlanta, Georgia. His father is a gospel singer. His parents divorced when he was 6, and he spent much of his childhood living in housing projects. As a youth struggling with his sexual orientation, Nas X spent most of his time alone. At age 13, he turned to social media and experimenting with memes. He eventually carved a niche for himself as an internet personality, working to create catchy content he hoped would go viral. He began with short Facebook videos and finally found success on Twitter, where he accumulated more than four million followers. He amassed nine million followers on YouTube. As his songwriting progressed, he adopted his stage name as an homage to the rapper Nas. In December 2018, Nas X bought beats online and recorded the country rap song “Old Town Road.” He promoted the song on social media with hundreds of memes and with a musical
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“challenge” on the video-sharing app TikTok. Popular with all kinds of listeners, the song rapidly jumped to the radio, then to the Billboard charts. With its unique blend of country and hiphop, “Old Town Road” provoked controversy about its place on the country music charts. Nas X and the country star Billy Ray Cyrus subsequently recorded a remix. Released in April 2019, the single shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it remained for 19 weeks—longer than any song in history. It went 10 times platinum. Only 34 songs have ever achieved this status. In June 2019, Nas X released “7,” his debut EP on Columbia Records. The seven-track recording features “Old Town Road” and the single “Panini,” which peaked at No. 5 on the Hot 100. Nine days after the EP's release, Nas X came out as gay on Twitter. He is the first artist to do so with a No. 1 hit currently on the charts. Nas X was nominated for six Grammy Awards in 2020. He won two for “Old Town Road” and also became the first LGBT artist to win a Country Music Association (CMA) Award. He was named to the TIME 100 Next list and the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
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LAURA RICKETTS (b. December 15, 1967)
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“I think the Cubs have come quite a long way … I'd like to see it expand for the LGBT community.”
Angelica Ross is a television actress and the founder and CEO of TransTech Social Enterprises, an organization that helps transgender people find work in the technology industry. Born male, Ross grew up in Racine, Wisconsin. Perceived as feminine by the eighth grade, she came out as gay at age 17. Her evangelical Christian mother responded so negatively, Ross attempted suicide. Ross entered the University of WisconsinParkside but dropped out after one semester and joined the U.S. Navy to qualify for the G.I. Bill. After six months of service and harassment, Ross requested and received a discharge under the “Don't Ask Don't Tell” policy. At age 19, Ross transitioned to female. Her mother and stepfather rejected her gender identity. Ross eventually went to live with her biological father in Roanoke, Virginia, where she waitressed so she could attend cosmetology school. After facing discrimination in Roanoke, she moved to Hollywood, Florida, where she overhauled a website for her employer and taught herself computer code. She used the experience to start her own web design and consulting firm, while she studied acting. Ross later found a position as the employment coordinator at the Trans Life Center in Chicago, helping transgender people secure jobs and health care. In 2014 she launched her own nonprofit, TransTech Social Enterprises, to train transgender
workers in technical computer skills and help them find employment. In 2015 she participated in the White House LGBTQ Tech and Innovation Summit as a featured speaker. In 2016 Ross landed a role in “Her Story,” a web series about transgender women in Los Angeles. The same year, the program was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama. Ross also served as executive producer and star of the short film “Missed Connections,” a black transgender love story. “Missed Connections” was an official selection at the 2017 Outflix and Outfest film festivals. In 2018 Ross joined the cast of the critically acclaimed television series “Pose,” about New York City's underground black and Latinx LGBT ballroom culture of the 1980s. The following year she starred as a psychologist in the FX television network series “American Horror Story.” In 2018 the Financial Times named Ross a top 10 LGBT executive. In 2019 she served as a celebrity ambassador of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Late in 2019, she became the first transgender person to host a national presidential candidate forum, when she hosted the official discussion of LGBTQ+ issues with the 2020 Democratic candidates. In January 2020, the luxury brand Louis Vuitton featured Ross in its ad campaign.
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Stress is here to stay – at least for awhile. The volatile 2020 elections, a mercurial stock market, a global pandemic; need I go on here? There is not a whole hell of a lot you can do about some of this monumental mess (besides getting out to vote and staying safe and careful). So why not start taking a little better care of yourself these days? A workout program as simple as a couple halfhours of cardio and a few sessions with weights in the gym each week can relieve tension and help you feel and look better. Besides staying active, another way to beat stress is to pay attention to what you eat.
Turning to comfort foods and junky snacks will only make you fat and depressed. Skipping meals will cause your body to store fat more easily as your energy and metabolism go down the tubes. Here is a better list of suggestions to help you to eat, feel and look better! Drink your milk. Stress may lower your levels of serotonin, an essential neurotransmitter to the brain and one of your body's “stay-calm” chemicals. Milk contains whey protein which can help build and replenish your lagging serotonin. Although skim milk or 2% milk can save you calories, good old- fashioned whole milk is wonderful.
give you that little burst of energy, and fill you up perfectly. OK, here we go again. How many times must I rhapsodize about the benefits of eating oatmeal? This nectar of the gods is a perfect complex, low glycemic index carbohydrate loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber to keep you going and going. Oatmeal, it is not just for breakfast anymore.
Ordering a salad for lunch is a great and healthy idea for any meal as long as you throw a manly piece of grilled chicken or fish on top of it. Leafy greens like endive, arugula, chard and spinach are great sources of B and C vitamins which are often depleted by stress and tension. The extra protein will help to maintain and build lean muscle. Eating grilled, cold water fish like salmon, trout or mackerel which are rich in omega 3
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CVB's Lauderdeals Extended Through October 31
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and it becomes time to do the thing in the title. It's due to land in select re-opened theaters and Hulu in late November, so you don't actually have to run anywhere to see it.
Run from horror-mom Sarah Paulson It's always the Smother Mother's fault, isn't it? That's what the movies like to tell us, anyway. But as long as the drama is high and the suspense suitably tense, we seem to enjoy watching trapped kids escape whatever hell Mommy has devised for them. And who else to play such a woman than Sarah Paulson, a veteran of multiple American Horror Story trips down the path of madness?
Well, she'll be doing it again in Run, from filmmaker Aneesh Chaganty (Searching), co-written by Chaganty and Searching collaborator Sev Ohanian. Co-starring newcomer Kiera Allen as Paulson's daughter, it's the story of a young woman raised in total isolation by a mother who controls her every move. Then the cracks begin to develop in Mom's narrative
The late, legendary American composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein was gay. He was also married to a woman, Felicia Cohn Montealegre, who understood his homosexuality, and chose to be with him. It was the 1950s, and this sort of thing was not uncommon for queer people, and it makes for a fascinating entry point for a drama about the closet. Enter Bradley Cooper, moving on to his next directorial project after A Star Is Born, with a new film for Netflix called Maestro, in which he'll star as Bernstein. Joining him on screen as Montealegre will be Carey Mulligan. Cooper's been working with the Bernstein family for a few years now, developing the project, one that will cover the couple's
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and dates also to be announced). We love this idea, naturally, because it makes inventive use of space not designed for theater. And now
one thing high school didn't provide. Valdez will star as a successful movie star who goes home for the event to fulfill the
we've also got fantasies of Urie and playwright Jonathan Tolins reviving Buyer in Barbra Streisand's actual basement.
unrealized dream of being a high school cheerleader. What she encounters instead is her mother's worsening cancer diagnosis, a sister (Leyco) in need of some sibling support, and then a little as-yetundefined romance. Still in development, this is the kind of non-traumatic story about queer people of color that needs Hulu or Netflix to give it the push and production cash it deserves to get in front of audiences. We'll be waiting and watching.
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more than 30-year relationship. Keeping in mind that nobody likes a wallow in queer misery for the sake of prestige entertainment, we'll trust Cooper to do right by this important subject matter. Now that the United States is, in general, somewhat less treacherous for many in the LGBTQ+ community, these complex stories from the past become even more vital to keep in our collective memory. The project shoots in spring 2021.
The Extinction of Fireflies the next step in streaming theater
Want to see a new play? You can't, we know, all the theaters are closed. But what if, in the manner of Hamilton on Disney+, you could stream a new play at home? It's not the ideal situation, obviously, but is anything ideal right now? The answer to that would be a supersize no, so you'll want to dig into the opportunity to watch The Extinction of Fireflies. It stars Drew Droege (Bob's Burgers, all those amazing “Good evening, America, I'm Chloe Sevigny” videos on YouTube) as a would-be playwright who invites his friends over – played by Tracie Bennett (Coronation Street) and Buyer and Cellar's Michael Urie – to read his latest work. The comedy is from James Andrew Walsh, and it's now in production in Walsh's own Rhode Island home, where it will be shot and delivered to an as-yet-unspecified streaming platform (ticketing
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It's time for the trans POC rom-com. It's been time, really, but now one's actually on the horizon. From the beautiful minds of Filipinx queer creators Rain Valdez (the Emmy-nominated web series Razor Tongue) and Rachel Leyco (Batman Beyond) comes Re-Live: A Tale of An American Island Cheerleader. The story revolves around a 10-year class reunion where the theme is the “do-over,” the chance to fix that
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Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold The Concert Comes to Cinemas Worldwide October 21 & 25
Trafalgar Releasing announced today that Stevie Nicks, two time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, legendary Grammy winning recording singer/songwriter supreme, will debut Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold The Concert, which will be released for two nights only on October 21 and 25 at select cinemas, drive ins and exhibition spaces around the world. With this ilm Nicks, long considered one of the most iconic live performers, provides music fans with a virtual front row seat to the magic Stevie brings to the stage in concert. The ilm features a set-list of fan favorite Nicks songs from her solo career and as a member of Fleetwood Mac including “Rhiannon,” “Stop Draggin' My Heart Around,” "Edge of Seventeen," “Stand Back,” “Landslide,” and more as well as rare gems from her platinum selling catalog. The ilm also reveals intimate story-telling and inspirations for some of the most famous and timeless songs and lyrics in music history which to this day remain part of the soundtrack to the lives of generations of music lovers. Directed and produced by Joe Thomas during Nicks' fabled 67 city sold out 24 Karat Gold Tour, ilming and recording took place in Indianapolis and Pittsburgh in 2017. “The 24 Karat Gold Tour was my all-time favorite tour. I not only got to sing my songs but I was able to tell their stories for the irst time. I love having the opportunity to share this concert with my fans. From me to you – 24 Karat Gold,” Said Stevie Nicks.
Kymberli Frueh, SVP for Programming and Content Acquisitions for Trafalgar Releasing said, "We are thrilled to collaborate with BMG and Stevie Nicks' team on this landmark global cinema event which is sure to delight fans. Stevie's legendary career has spanned over four decades, creating legions of fans across the generations. Her 24 Karat Gold concert tracklist features some of her greatest solo hits as well as Fleetwood Mac classics." The event will be screened in cinemas around the world on Oct. 21 and 25. Tickets are on-sale at StevieNicksFilm.com, where fans can ind the most up-to-date information regarding participating theaters and sign up for event alerts. Dates are subject to change based on the status of local cinema reopenings. The 2CD & digital/streaming releases will be available on Oct. 30 via BMG, featuring 17 tracks of Stevie's greatest hits live; including “Stand Back,” “Gypsy,” and “Edge of Seventeen,” as well as the irst ever live recording of “Crying In The Night,” and other live rarities. The 2CD will be available exclusively at Target on Oct. 30, and the digital release will be available everywhere on the same day. A limited-edition 2LP 180gram version will be available on “CrystalClear” vinyl exclusively at Barnes & Noble, while a 180-gram black vinyl version will be available everywhere.
Six vacation rental kitchens that are simply *chef's kiss* Feature and pictures courtesy of Vacasa. How many loaves of bread have you made in quarantine? Still counting? You're not alone. From banana bread to sourdough, recipe searches are surging as people pick up cooking as a new at-home hobby. And, with many still not ready to dine out, it's no surprise that travelers list a great kitchen (along with outdoor space) as a key feature of the perfect vacation rental. The best memories are made gathered around the table, after all. So to fuel both your travel and dinner inspiration, we've rounded up six James Beard–worthy kitchens from coast to coast that will make all your culinary dreams (safely) come true. Bon appé tit.
Whidbey Island Modern Farmhouse Greenbank, Washington This Paci ic Northwest Island, famous for its shell ish, is sure to be a hotspot for anyone in search of a seafood-fueled getaway. Can you imagine a clambake on that waterfront patio? So can we! You'll be prepping in a stunning open layout, where the kitchen, dining room, and living area low together, and there's no such
thing as too many cooks in the kitchen. A copper hood and wooden beams bring warmth to the modern design, contrasting with the crisp white cabinets and countertops. Plus, that view will never get old.
Heaven on Haines San Diego, California The kitchen in this ultramodern, oceanview vacation rental rede ines California cool. Pull up a stool at the expansive bar, a
perfect venue for avocado toast in the morning or a chilled glass of local rosé in the evening—courtesy of the wine fridge. The updated kitchen has a roster of chef-level appliances, including a double freezer, sixburner gas stovetop, and a dishwasher to make cleanup a cinch. Just remember the golden rule: the cook gets a pass on doing dishes.
Hiawatha On Star Sayner, Wisconsin This stunning Star Lake vacation rental will make you feel like you're in the center of
a Pendleton ad. The kitchen's wood-paneled walls, granite countertops, and wool-upholstered
chairs are the perfect surroundings for the hearty meal you'll need (and want) to whip up after a day of ishing, hiking, and fat-tire biking in Wisconsin's Northwoods. Finish the day with dessert around the camp ire or a nightcap while stargazing on the furnished deck. Cactus Wren Scottsdale, Arizona While the indoor kitchen here is well stocked
and impressive on its own, it's all about the outdoor cooking possibilities at this Scottsdale oasis. Kick back and take in the game on the outdoor television as you prepare a Southwestinspired feast on the gas grill. Another can't-miss feature is the wood- ired pizza oven, which delivers perfectly blistered pies in a lash. Get ready for everyone to send compliments to the chef.
Seabury Escape Bar Harbor, Maine With the gourmet amenities of this Maine vacation rental's kitchen, not far from Acadia National Park, you'll be iring up the stove before
you can say lob-stah. East Coast charm runs through the airy, open kitchen with tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious island for “sous chefs” to help prep. Kids, we're looking at you. Try bass ishing at nearby Hamilton Pond to bring home a fresh catch and bragging rights, or head to the docks and see what the boats are hauling in that day.
Oceanwoods 424 Kiawah Island, South Carolina It may not be what you imagine when you think “classic Southern kitchen,” but we've got one word for you: skylights. Picture the Kiawah Island sun streaming in as you try your hand at any number of the state's signature dishes—like Frogmore stew—in this epicurean haven. With an
ef icient loor plan, the contemporary kitchen has a coastal cool palette that matches the rest of the cottage, but spares no expense when it comes to inishes. Stainless steel appliances, ample storage, and a custom island are just a few of the amenities that will make cooking easybreezy in this beachside vacation home. For more information on these, or other rentals, go to: https://www.vacasa.com.
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BODY&SOUL By Troy Lefferson
The Top 10 Gay Love Scenes Featuring Men of Color
As long as there have been black people, there have been black LGBTQ and same-gender-loving people. But until 2017's Oscar-winning ilm, Moonlight, Hollywood largely ignored their stories. Even today, TV and ilm depict gay culture as overwhelmingly white. So, with the help of our friends at MrMan.com, we are celebrating diversity in Hollywood by awarding the best ilms and actors who have taken us into the steamy and sometimes kinky bedrooms of Black men engaging in same sex activity. Here are our ten must-see scenes. Did we miss any?
#10: Anthony Mackie and Yahya AbdulMateen II in Black Mirror
Before showing off his massive member on Watchmen, hottie with a bottie Yahya AbdulMateen II was taking his relationship with Anthony Mackie to the next level on Black Mirror! The two besties test out their off-screen chemistry with some super sexy spit-swapping. Black Mirror always gives us something to re lect on.
#9: Ashton Sanders and Jharrel Jerome in Moonlight Black gay life took center stage at the 2017 Oscars with Moonlight. In the lick's sexiest scene, Jharrel Jerome beats off Ashton Sanders on the beach as the two make out. Director Barry Jenkins might be straight, but he certainly knows what we want! Now, if we could just get a similar scene
with Trevante Rhodes…
#8: Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Robb Sherman in The Skinny Canada's Drag Race judge Jeffrey BowyerChapman sashays into the bathroom with Robb Sherman, before Robb strips off his teeny tiny tighty whities to reveal his banging bootay! Then the two get down to business with some hardcore tongue wrestling. Shantay, you stay.
#7: Jake Picking and Jeremy Pope in Hollywood Producer Ryan Murphy has an uncanny eye for
that rede ined the genre, and was even screened in theaters upon release. Adult Male superstar Casey Donovan might think he stars here, but all eyes were on Tommy Moore as he dominated Casey with his mega tool. Moore, please.
#3: Jake Weary and Damon Erik Williams in Animal Kingdom Anyone who watched Animal Kingdom
hot dudes, and that certainly includes Jeremy Pope. In Hollywood, Jeremy grinds up on Jake Picking in bed - getting his rock-hard gluteus maximus squeezed by Jake before ripping off his shirt to reveal his deliciously de ined bod. Hey Ry, can we get one more take, but with Dylló n Burnside between them? #6: Michael Kenneth Williams and Ernest Waddell in The Wire Michael Kenneth Williams and Ernest Waddell put a pin in the drama to focus on enjoying each
other's super sexy bods during some lit liplocking. Williams showed his johnson in season four, so if you splice the two scenes together in your mind, you can get creative.
#5: DeRon Horton and Rudy Martínez in Dear White People Dear White People is a Net lix favorite, and one of its best scenes features cutie DeRon Horton topping Rudy Martın ́ ez in the sac. DeRon becomes more than Rudy can handle, so Rudy makes DeRon apply extra lubricant.
#4: Casey Donovan and Tommy Moore in Boys in the Sand Boys in the Sand is a seminal gay adult ilm
knows that it's the best gay series on TNT, and if you don't believe us, check out the special attention Jake Weary gives to Damon Erik Williams' derriere. You'll need a cigarette after watching.
#2: Murray Bartlett and Charlie Barnett in Tales of the City Speaking of gay adult movies, do we even need to mention how down and dirty Charlie Barnett gets in Tales of the City? The insanely sexy hottie's scene with Murray Bartlett is one of the most realistic gay sex scenes ever ilmed. 'Nuff. Said. #1: Billy Porter and Dyllon Burnside in Pose The groundbreaking '80s ballroom series Pose highlights some of the iercest Black LGBTQ+ actors in Hollywood today. Living legend Billy Porter made headlines for consummating his relationship with young stud Dylló n Burnside in a scene that happens to reveal Burnside's thick booty! Folks, it doesn't get much better than this...
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