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“Stronger” “Stronger”/ /Colton ColtonFord Ford
Everyone's favorite silver daddy reflects Everyone's favorite silver daddy reflects on some of the struggles that have kept on some of the struggles that have kept him out of the limelight for several years. him out of the limelight for several years. “Stronger” is a big, beautiful ballad that “Stronger” is a big, beautiful ballad that starts off simple with a vocal and starts off simple with a vocal and acoustic guitar before it whisks listeners acoustic guitar before it whisks listeners on a powerfully sweeping musical on a powerfully sweeping musical journey. Its inspirational lyrics reveal journey. Its inspirational lyrics reveal Ford's own life mantra of staying the Ford's own life mantra of staying the course, believing that victory is course, believing that victory is inevitable. Two remixes accompany the inevitable. Two remixes accompany the original. Spin Sista's “Future Haus” mix original. Spin Sista's “Future Haus” mix is epic and anthemic while Spin's “Haus is epic and anthemic while Spin's “Haus of Love” mix offers a chill kind of vibe of Love” mix offers a chill kind of vibe that is absolutely delish. that is absolutely delish.
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“Missing” “Missing” / John / John Chandler Chandler
Each single on John Chandler's new Running, Missing, Each single on John Chandler's new Running, Missing, Changing, Growing EP tells a story all its own with sad but Changing, Growing EP tells a story all its own with sad but hopeful lyrics, set to real piano and guitars, alongside hopeful lyrics, set to real piano and guitars, alongside minimal drums. “Missing” chronicles the artist's road to selfminimal drums. “Missing” chronicles the artist's road to selfdiscovery where he questions if he is in a healthy discovery where he questions if he is in a healthy relationship, working the right job and living in the ideal city. relationship, working the right job and living in the ideal city. Produced by Joe Crow and co-written with American Idol Produced by Joe Crow and co-written with American Idol finalist Brandon Rogers, the emotionally charged track sets finalist Brandon Rogers, the emotionally charged track sets Chandler on a journey where he makes some major life Chandler on a journey where he makes some major life changes and writes an incredible song. changes and writes an incredible song.
“Give“Give a F-ck”/ a F-ck”/ JohnJohn Duff Duff
Essentially a proclamation of Duff's own self-worth, Essentially a proclamation of Duff's own self-worth, “Give a F-ck,” is an unabashedly theatrical-R&B-patter“Give a F-ck,” is an unabashedly theatrical-R&B-pattersong about unrequited love. There is no hidden song about unrequited love. There is no hidden message here. Its opening lyric refers to Duff's desire message here. Its opening lyric refers to Duff's desire for connection and disdain of masturbation. The piano for connection and disdain of masturbation. The piano intro is followed by lush accompaniment, dramatic intro is followed by lush accompaniment, dramatic turnarounds, and clever word play, before escalating turnarounds, and clever word play, before escalating into its soaring octave-jumping climax. Written by into its soaring octave-jumping climax. Written by Duff, produced by Alex Delicata (Rihanna) and Duff, produced by Alex Delicata (Rihanna) and mastered by Grammy-nominated-engineer Mike Bozzi mastered by Grammy-nominated-engineer Mike Bozzi (Snoop Dogg), it's the artist's most Mariah Carey, (Snoop Dogg), it's the artist's most Mariah Carey, Babyface inspired piece yet. Babyface inspired piece yet.
“Radio” “Radio” / Kory / Kory Burns Burns
This seductive new R&B track celebrates being single and This seductive new R&B track celebrates being single and doing what, when and who you want. Produced by Sean doing what, when and who you want. Produced by Sean McMillion (Nicki Minaj) and Carlos Battey (Grammy winner McMillion (Nicki Minaj) and Carlos Battey (Grammy winner for his dance remix of Madonna and David Guetta's for his dance remix of Madonna and David Guetta's “Revolver”), the upbeat single is reminiscent of 90's smooth “Revolver”), the upbeat single is reminiscent of 90's smooth crooners who were always inviting that special someone crooners who were always inviting that special someone home to put nothing on… but the radio. It is fun, flirty, and home to put nothing on… but the radio. It is fun, flirty, and feel good; exactly what the world needs right now. feel good; exactly what the world needs right now.
“Kingdom” “Kingdom” / David / David Hernandez Hernandez
The new single from our hometown American Idol The new single from our hometown American Idol is a powerful ballad about the dangers of is a powerful ballad about the dangers of infatuation. Co-written by Hernandez and infatuation. Co-written by Hernandez and featuring beat boxing from his good friend, featuring beat boxing from his good friend, American Idol Blake Lewis, the song is about the American Idol Blake Lewis, the song is about the artist's real-life relationship that he admits he artist's real-life relationship that he admits he allowed to wreck his whole world. Hernandez's allowed to wreck his whole world. Hernandez's longtime collaborator, Daniel Braustein, plays longtime collaborator, Daniel Braustein, plays electric guitar and drums on the track. Hernandez electric guitar and drums on the track. Hernandez also brings in six vocalists for the background also brings in six vocalists for the background choir that gives “Kingdom” its majestic gospel feel choir that gives “Kingdom” its majestic gospel feel towards the end. towards the end.
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Gay Icon, Gay Daughter Conga queen Gloria Estefan on her daughter's coming out, openly discussing it for Red Table Talk, and why being accepting is not enough
By Chris Azzopardi She admits it took several painful years, but gay icon and Latin pop trailblazer Gloria Estefan is now in a "really good place" with her 25-year-old daughter Emily, who is openly queer. After working on their relationship in therapy, they're continuing those conversations during the Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk: The Estefans, which also features Gloria's niece, Lili Estefan. The show comes on the heels of Gloria's latest album, Brazil305, which was released in June. The legendary singer-songwriter's irst album in seven years features re-recorded, Brazilian-inspired versions of her hits, including "Conga" (redone as "Samba"), "Cuts Both Ways" and "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You." Gloria collaborated with Emily, who graduated from Boston's Berklee College of Music and released her debut album in 2017, on several songs for the series, including its apt theme,
"Let's Talk About It." "Let's Talk About It." It's true that Red Table Talk: The Estefans gets It's true that Red Table Talk: The Estefans gets right to the heart of the matter, with the second right to the heart of the matter, with the second episode focusing on Emily's sexuality. The episode focusing on Emily's sexuality. The episode is an emotional bloodletting. Emily episode is an emotional bloodletting. Emily confronts the icon about her reaction when confronts the icon about her reaction when Emily came out to her: "I was like, 'Hey, I'm in Emily came out to her: "I was like, 'Hey, I'm in love with this girl,'" Emily says to her mother love with this girl,'" Emily says to her mother about her relationship with partner Gemeny about her relationship with partner Gemeny Hernandez. "The Hernandez. "The irst thing you said was, 'If irst thing you said was, 'If you tell your grandma and she dies, her you tell your grandma and she dies, her blood is on your hands.'" blood is on your hands.'" During the episode, Gloria tells Emily During the episode, Gloria tells Emily she's remembering the conversation “in she's remembering the conversation “in a different way.” a different way.” “Did communications suffer for a bit “Did communications suffer for a bit there? Yeah, they did,” Gloria admits there? Yeah, they did,” Gloria admits during our recent Zoom interview, during our recent Zoom interview, where she appeared from her home where she appeared from her home library in Miami. “Then we had to library in Miami. “Then we had to give each other time and space, give each other time and space, and still came back to the table, and still came back to the table, and back to the table, and back and back to the table, and back to the table. So I think it's kind to the table. So I think it's kind of of itting that we are literally itting that we are literally at the table and sharing it at the table and sharing it with everyone.” with everyone.”
I have to say, with I have to say, with this second episode of this second episode of Red Table Talk, there's Red Table Talk, there's a lot to unpack here. a lot to unpack here. You're probably still You're probably still unpacking it yourself. unpacking it yourself. Well, you only saw 30 minutes of a two-andWell, you only saw 30 minutes of a two-anda-half-hour conversation. I really would've been a-half-hour conversation. I really would've been happy just continuing the conversation. Emily happy just continuing the conversation. Emily and I have spent a lot of time going to therapy and I have spent a lot of time going to therapy
together during these years just trying to learn together during these years just trying to learn how to talk to each other, and dealing with the how to talk to each other, and dealing with the loss of my mom, her grandmother, that was loss of my mom, her grandmother, that was brutal. I studied psychology and up till now brutal. I studied psychology and up till now hadn't needed therapy, but the hole I was in hadn't needed therapy, but the hole I was in was really big when I lost my mom, so it was was really big when I lost my mom, so it was all the same time. all the same time. I've been trying to look at this from the I've been trying to look at this from the perspective of a fan, and I've been kind of perspective of a fan, and I've been kind of dissecting the fact that you've been a gay dissecting the fact that you've been a gay icon for decades. And this is surprising icon for decades. And this is surprising news to anybody who has revered you as news to anybody who has revered you as such. such. But surprising why? But surprising why?
Well, from Emily's perspective and what Well, from Emily's perspective and what was said from you to her regarding abuela. was said from you to her regarding abuela. Oh, well, like I said, in the show she's Oh, well, like I said, in the show she's remembering things from her pain and remembering things from her pain and perspective; I did not tell her that. And that perspective; I did not tell her that. And that was de was de initely not said. I wanted people to initely not said. I wanted people to listen to her music just as music, because I listen to her music just as music, because I know how this world works and when I said know how this world works and when I said that to her, what she heard was, “Hide, cover that to her, what she heard was, “Hide, cover up,” and that's why I had told her, “If you want up,” and that's why I had told her, “If you want to get on the (gay Pride) to get on the (gay Pride) loat, I'm there with loat, I'm there with you.” you.” Were you concerned knowing that if Were you concerned knowing that if what Emily thought you said was made what Emily thought you said was made public, it could impact your relationship public, it could impact your relationship with the LGBTQ community? with the LGBTQ community? Look, it's always a concern when you put Look, it's always a concern when you put out your thoughts on anything, or on out your thoughts on anything, or on something personal, because there's no way something personal, because there's no way that anyone is ever going to see every that anyone is ever going to see every conversation that Emily and I had, because conversation that Emily and I had, because
that's the only way that you can really judge. It's really interesting because today I saw one of my tweets – some woman saying that I was a “homophobe” – and that is the furthest thing from the truth. But when you put stuff out there, people are going to do with it what they will, and that's just not the case. To us, it was a nonissue that Emily was gay. It was a non-issue. And the rest was me trying to protect both women that are the most important women in my life. That's the reason we're having these conversations, because we know that people in their homes and families are going to put it in their own world and do with it what they will, but we decided that we were going to be honest. And you can't fake real.
I have in my mind what I hope parents of LGBTQ kids hear and apply to their own relationships with their kids. But what do you hope that is? I'm hoping that conversations get started. We know the importance of being supportive. I was incredibly supportive of Emily. But it's a complex thing because our kids are going through so many things, they don't know sometimes who they are or what they may be feeling. I was the grand marshal of the gay Pride parade! So I'm thinking, like, “Absolutely she would tell me (she's gay) if she were; why wouldn't she?” I just hope they realize there's only love here. Only acceptance. But honestly that word “acceptance” to me is rough because I
don't have to “accept” that Emily is gay.
When Emily irst came out or there was talk of her being queer, my irst thought was, “Oh my god, to be the child of a gay icon.” Exactly.
I just thought, “How easy.” But after seeing this, it completely changed my perception of that because I was fascinated by what it's like to be the queer daughter of a gay icon and how even then it's a struggle to come out. And that's not necessarily because of you or your husband, Emilio. What do you think it says about society that you, Gloria Estefan, longtime gay icon who did a video for the It Gets Better campaign, wasn't the safe place her daughter needed her to be, or that her daughter didn't perceive her to be? It killed me, because I was a safe place for her. I just think that she was really in a lot of pain. But listen, she felt that just because she's a celebrity's kid too. Because it's only recently that I found out that she was bullied in school, like most people I guess are, which is terrible because I was never bullied in school. And just because you're a celebrity's kid… they bully you just because of that. They want to knock you down a few pegs. Cher struggled with Chaz being transgender, and she's been very open about that struggle. Like that relationship, your struggles with Emily really do shatter the illusion of what it's like to be the child of a celebrity.
They put that on themselves also. Just as a musician – forget as a gay person – Emily didn't even sing until she was 18, even though she is the most amazing singer. She didn't want to go there, because at 2 years old she was with me on tour and saw me doing what I did – and she was an amazing drummer, guitarist, everything else – but she wouldn't touch it with a 10-foot pole because she thought, “Oh god, people are going to expect (me) to sound like (her), to look like her.” There were a lot of expectations that she really had a rough time just being herself and all I would tell her was, “Mama, just be yourself.” As parents, you hope to think you know your kids, but sometimes, like when I did the It Gets Better campaign, so many kids that committed suicide, the irst reaction was, “The last person we thought would do that was them,” because of the way they presented to the world, where inside they had all these things going on. That's why, to us, it's important to start these conversations because we don't really know unless we talk about it, unless we ask, and unless we're willing to take the risk of putting who we are out there. You know, I hope that the LGBTQ community understands it for the way that it's intended. And I didn't have to “accept” Emily because Emily is my daughter. I love her. I'm interested in exploring this dichotomy of what it was like to feel all this love from the LGBTQ community but not from your daughter when you were experiencing so much tension with her, and a lot of it was regarding her sexuality. Well, for me, it was just hard to understand. And that was the main reason that we went into therapy, because I kept saying, “But I don't understand what the issue is.” We opened our arms to Gem and to Gem's family. But every human being is a world unto themselves, and even through therapy when I would try to communicate my feelings, I think she had prepared herself for battle. It was hard for both of us to correctly ind a way around the emotion. That was the hard thing. And on top of that, we're
Cuban. So that's even harder. Because oh my god, for Cubans to get around an emotion is very tough. (Laughs.)
You've been surrounded by the LGBTQ community for decades, but have you learned anything new about the queer experience through Emily? I learned what I already knew: that regardless of how things change and how it may be legal to get married, it's still dif icult for our kids because there's pressure, there's bullying, and now the web and social media. People spew hatred so easily behind an anonymous name. So even though society has become more open and more accepting about everything, now there's a whole other angle where people can get to you and spew their hatred right at you. That kills me. I mean, she takes it better than I do. I see someone comment on her page, and she goes, “Mom, chill out,” and I'll, like, answer them or get upset and she goes, “Mom, relax.” I go, “But mama, block them!” I'm interested in knowing what the music that you've worked on with Emily sounds like, and what that kind of
collaborative process is like working with her? You mean the theme song that we wrote together?
And you also perform some songs during the show. Oh yeah, that was so incredibly special. To me, any time I can sing anything with Emily, it's incredible. Funny enough, when we were in the studio listening to the takes, sometimes we ourselves couldn't tell who was singing what line because when we sing together (the) textures of our voices are very similar, even though she's got – I wish on a good day I could do 10 percent of what she can do musically. But it was wonderful, and we chose songs that went with the subject matter of the episodes. We only did three in this irst series of eight, but for me to sing with my daughter, you gotta realize I have a piano in my house and the song that she wrote for On Your Feet! (the jukebox musical based on Gloria's life), her and I wrote it together. But listen to how it came about: She wrote that song when she was a freshman in high school. She said, “Mom, I have a homework assignment that I have to do, and I have to write a pop song and I wrote this and I want you to tell me what you think.” So she plays me the song and I said, “You wrote a hit song, that's a hit song.” Cut to senior year in high school: I'm elbow-deep in the letters from my fans after the accident (Gloria was injured in a 1990 bus crash) in the warehouse trying to put (them) together for Alex Dinelaris, who wrote the book, and he calls me and he said, “I've got
the scene that's gonna be the original song.” He tells me what the scene is and all I could hear in my head was a song Emily played me twice three years before. So I texted her and I go, “Mama, when you come home today, we're gonna write this song.” She came home, and within 15, 20 minutes we wrote this song (“If I Never Got to Tell You”).
To end, I'd like to ask you something completely unrelated to Red Table Talk. I'm curious about something that has recently resurfaced after Mariah Carey wrote about it in her new memoir. And Carole King has talked about this too: how Celine Dion moved to the front of the stage to sing “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” with Aretha Franklin during the inaugural VH1 Divas Live in 1998. And in Mariah's recent memoir, she wrote about “one diva's” attempt to “come for the queen a little bit during the song.” What's your version of the story? Listen, I was with these people who have chops from hell. The funny thing that I was noticing was that we all knew Carole was supposed to start the song, and Aretha started it. Maybe just out of sheer habit (laughs) because it was her hit that she had done and had taken to this amazing level that Carole had written. I think she just came in and – boom! – she started. But Carole was supposed to start it off, so I was already thinking, “Uh-oh, are things going to change now?” I was thinking technically about how we were going to sort the parts if all of a sudden someone switched parts at the top of the song. If you look at Divas Live, you see Carole going for the mic to start singing and the cameras there because that's what's supposed to happen.
And everybody stood in the back, but Celine was like, “OK, I'm gonna come forward and I'm gonna see if I can have it out with Aretha.” She was de initely the Queen of Soul. You know what, though? Celine, that's not her personality. Celine sings amazingly well and beautifully and all of them are amazing. But she's a very down to earth and chill person. I didn't feel that, honestly.
I think she probably was just feeling the song. Yeah! Listen, she was excited. We were all super excited. I was more excited to be sitting at the piano with my idol Carole King because that woman got me through my teenage years. I wore out I don't know how many copies of Tapestry, and I was in awe to be singing with the legendary singersongwriter Carole King because I'm a songwriter, so that to me was like, “Oh my god, it's Carole, this woman that I pored over every liner note, every credit, every piece, wondering who the cat was on the cover of the album.” I was just thrilled to be there. And also my scarf got stuck on my heel in my performance. Did that make it on tape? I
don't remember seeing that. Oh yeah, it did. And you know the funny part is: I don't like a lot of paraphernalia and stuff, but the stylists are always, “Oh, it's gonna be fabulous, you gotta wear this scarf! And come out with the scarf!” And I go, “Something's gonna happen, I'm telling you.” I go out and my shoes were brand new, so the scarf was long and it got hooked on the heel of my shoe and then it was like, “How do I take this damn scarf off my shoe?!” And I think I inally threw it at some point during the performance. I think I had to pull it off my shoe! So there you go. All the things that happened behind the scenes. And then they cut me out of the People magazine picture! They put all the divas in except me. I remember because I was hosting The Rosie Show and I did a whole song, a little parody about it, to “I'm a Believer.” I did, “I'm not a diva, I couldn't be one if I tried.” This interview was lightly edited and condensed for clarity.
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.
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NOVEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 2
uFRIDAY NOV 20 Island City Stage (2304 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors) presents Dixie's Happy Hour at 8pm. Right now, the world needs a drinking buddy, and there's no one more qualified for the job than Alabama's favorite daughter, Dixie Longate – a gal who's never
too far away from a cocktail. You are invited to join Dixie for this uproariously raucous joyride where Dixie will serve the four basic food groups: gin, rum, vodka and tequila. Dixie's Happy Hour will also take place on Saturday, Nov 21 at 2 and 8pm and Sunday, November 22 at 5pm. Online streaming performances are also available. Tickets are $35 + $3 processing at islandcitystage.org Today is recognized across the nation and around the
globe as the Transgender Day of Remembrance. This solemn occasion serves as an opportunity for us to come together in solidarity and community to pause, reflect, grieve and honor the memory of the transgender, non-binary and gender nonconforming lives taken from this world due to acts of hatred, transphobia and violence. Everyone is invited to join TransInclusive Group, The Pride Center, and their community partners and collaborators including Arianna's Center, SunServe, HRC South Florida, FLUX, The Poverello Center, South Florida Transgender Medical Consortium, and Talkin' T virtually as they unite with individuals, communities and organizations around the world to honor the memory of the transgender and gender
nonconforming individuals whose lives were lost because of acts of transphobic violence and hate. Their Transgender Day of Remembrance event will be held online on Facebook Live from 6-8pm. A panel discussion will be followed by a virtual memorial as they Say Their Names and honor the memory of those who have been lost. The Artwork of Mr. Brainwash (starts today and goes through Dec 20) is an exhibition at New River Fine Art, Fort Lauderdale that
explores the alternative macrocosm of internationally renowned Post- Pop Artist, Mr. Brainwash, as he explores bold color, graffiti style markings, splatter paint, black stencils, silkscreened iconology, and audacious street art aesthetics. An art extravaganza, not to be missed, Keep it Real will be a virtual and in-person exhibition featuring new works by Mr. Brainwash (b. 1966) as he utilizes artistic undertones of Norman Rockwell inspired, but rebellious American Nostalgia. Keep it Real delivers a sumptuous ostentation of graphic reverence dedicated to the prevailing king of conducive play. Keep it Real consists of over 25 works of art. uSATURDAY NOV 21
The 2020 Fort Lauderdale Air Show has been rescheduled for today and tomorrow over Fort Lauderdale Beach. The U.S.
Air Force has scheduled all four of its fighter jet demonstration teams to perform at the show – the F22 Raptor, F-35 Lighting II, F16 Viper and A-10 Thunderbolt II. “The U.S. Air Force is providing an unprecedented level of support by sending all of their fighter jet demo teams to perform,” said Bryan Lilley, Co-Chair of the Fort Lauderdale Air Show. “The 2020 air show season ends November 15,” said Chris Lagerbloom, City Manager for the City of Fort Lauderdale. “Extending the schedule for all these teams by an additional week really shows how much the Air Force values our world class destination as a performance venue.” Originally scheduled for the weekend of May 2-3, the show was postponed due to COVID-19. To that end, show officials in November will be implementing a series of “Stay Safe and Separate Initiatives” to ensure the safety of guests and spectators at this year's
event. For more information, please visit the event website at fortlauderdaleairshow.com. Welcome back to Art Walk in Wilton Manors! Starting at 5pm artists from all over Florida will be showcasing one of a kind art, wares and
creative designs. Three of the most popular Art Walk locations are back and with limited space available - so hurry! Artist and vendors are welcome to request a waiver for free vendor registration. Contact social@wmeg.org with subject line: “NOV ARTWALK WAIVER.” No artist will be turned away.
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The perfect turkey awaits on the next segment of The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale's Cooking with The Galleria free virtual tutorial series with Seasons 52 Chef Elvis Bravo. Join Chef Bravo on Facebook Live, at 2 pm, as he provides tips and techniques regarding how to prepare this traditional Thanksgiving favorite with a citrus mojo marinade twist. Also featured on this segment will be the
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The 26th Annual Hurricane Showdown Softball Tournament will occur during Thanksgiving Weekend, starting today and going through Sunday, November 29th at Mills Ponds Park in Fort Lauderdale. This year will be the largest tournament to date, with 65 teams signed up to play. For information, visit HurricaneShowdown.net
great drink specials; it's the leather party of the year! Tickets are $60 in advance or $75 at the door, so make sure to get yours early! Masks are required, and it IS the Leather Masked Ball so get creative! They will also be performing temperature checks for the safety of all patrons and staff! Advance tickets are exclusively available online at lmbftl.org. uSATURDAY NOV 28
The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida is presenting their very own holiday movie special event today and
Lambda Men's Brotherhood is pleased to announce The Leather Masked Ball XV will be held at Eagle Wilton Manors (2209 Wilton Drive) from 9pm till 1am. With music from DJ Daniel Kristopherre uDash & Lily Premieres on Netflix November 10 and DJ Rentboy, hot guys, and
tomorrow at 7pm, which you can see as a safe and enjoyable drive-in movie at the spectacular new multiuse development, Dania Pointe (139 S Compass Way, Dania Beach)! Go enjoy some memorable performances from the past, plus some incredible new music recorded safely in recent months! Special Guest Performances by Linda Eder, Alan Cumming, and More! An encore performance will take place on Sunday, November 29 at 7pm. Only 175 spaces each night. Order yours today at: www.gmcsf.org/holidays.
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upcoming winner of The Galleria's Taste of the Holidays recipe contest who will prepare his/her special accompanying dish. Viewers are invited to try this entré e at home or dine with Seasons 52 this Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26, to enjoy a full holiday meal. The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale has resumed its normal operating hours of 10am to 9pm, Monday through Saturday and noon to 6pm on Sunday, plus continues to institute additional safety measures complying with government guidelines. Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and P.F. Chang's are offering full-service dining and takeout. Blue Martini is now open.
The Broward Center presents “Men Who Dance,” which takes the audience on an artistic journey, exploring the role of men on the dance stage. Join performers from Miami City Ballet, Dance Now! Miami, Cuban Classical Ballet, Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami, Tango Out, Mestre Gustavo Guru, Florida Grand Opera and others. Seating at this event allows for 6ft of physical distance for your safety. Tickets for this event will only be available in allotments or 2 or 4 patrons seated together as they maximize the available seats. There will be no single tickets available. Showtime 8pm, with tickets $35 at Browardcenter.org
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uSUNDAY NOV 29 The Box Gallery announced that they have joined the Artists Sunday alliance, and that they will promote local artisans and craftspeople on Artists Sunday, which is celebrated today, the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Artist Sunday, falling between Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, is a day dedicated to encouraging consumers to shop with artists and give something special, unique, and handcrafted this holiday season. The Box Gallery appreciates the culture artists create and the impact they have on our local community, while adding expression and beauty to our lives. It is their commitment to their resident and invited artists from the Palm Beach County arts community to open their doors to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 6pm to help artists, as they have been some of the hardest hit groups during the COVID19 Pandemic. It is their hope that guests looking for holiday gifts support our local arts community. Artists from
across the country are participating in Artists Sunday, representing a full range of art, hand-crafted items, and performances. The diversity of artisans allows consumers to 'shop art' this Artists Sunday and give something personal and meaningful this holiday season. uMONDAY NOV 30
Everyone is invited to the 6th Annual Bishop SF Makalani Mahee Transgender Equality Awards, presented by TransInclusive Group, The Pride Center, and The Florida Department of Health in Broward County and held virtually this year on Facebook live at 7pm. Each year, awardees are nominated by the community representing transgender, non-binary and ally individuals, along with businesses and medical providers who have advanced Transgender Equality in the community. Awards are presented to an individual or business receiving the highest number of nominations in each of six categories.
of the ways HIV has affected the music industry. There will be live musical performances, an opportunity to add your own memories and messages about our community's response to AIDS, and lite refreshments. For more information, please contact us: info@worldaidsmuseum.org.
Tonight and tomorrow, Voss Events presents Drive 'N Drag Saves Christmas at Westfield Broward in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets which start at $69 per car for two people with 100 VIP spots, closest to the stage available for $150 per spot are available now on VossEvents.com. Additional passengers are $25 each. All general admission spots are assigned upon arrival.
The Slutcracker, a retelling of The Nutcracker Lon Haber & Co is thrilled to announce AFM (American
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Start your World AIDS Day with WAM (World AIDS Museum) at The Galleria Mall! This morning event (8:30-10am) is a great way to start your 2020 World AIDS Day. Their theme this year is “Rock the Ribbon”- Featuring music and remembrances
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Film Market) world market premiere of The Slutcracker, a retelling of The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky's famed 1890s ballet, “Casse Noisette,” or “The Nutcracker,” in fabulous feminist form. While the story has been altered to chronicle Clara's sexual empowerment, the original structure of the ballet has been wellpreserved and remains true to its artistic integrity. The Slutcracker will be available to the public starting on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, at 12:01am EST via the production's official website: Slutcracker.com.
Uncle Frank Available on Prime Video This Thanksgiving In 1973, teenaged Beth Bledsoe (Sophia Lillis) leaves her rural Southern hometown to study at New York University where her beloved
Uncle Frank (Paul Bettany) is a revered literature professor. She soon discovers that Frank is gay, and living with his longtime partner Walid "Wally" Nadeem (Peter Macdissi) -- an arrangement that he has kept secret for years. After the sudden death of Frank's father -- Beth's grandfather -- Frank is forced to reluctantly return home for the funeral with Beth in tow, and to finally face a longburied trauma that he has spent his entire adult life running away from. Writer-director Alan Ball's heartfelt and hilarious road movie travels from the bohemian scene of postStonewall New York City to rural South Carolina, following Frank's painful journey from hitting rock bottom to acceptance and forgiveness and, finally, reintegration into his family and into life itself. Bettany reveals Frank's fragile core by peeling away the layers of Frank's sophisticated but guarded persona. Sophia Lillis plays Beth as a naive but observant young woman whose eyes are opened to a
world she could never have imagined. Peter Macdissi also has a standout performance as Wally, a man whose capacity for compassion runs deeper than he even knows. Ball (known for his ensemble TV work on Six Feet Under and True Blood) also elicits strong turns from his superb supporting cast, including Stephen Root, Margo
Martindale, Steve Zahn, Judy Greer and Lois Smith.
“Ice House” Coming to DVD & VOD on November 24 Mill Creek Entertainment is excited to announce the home entertainment debut of the suspense-filled thriller Ice House, premiering on DVD and across digital VOD platforms. Grant, an arrogant man of privilege and wealth, invites his childhood friend,
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Hurricane Showdown Returns November 27-29 at Mills Pond Park
The 26th Annual Hurricane Showdown Softball Tournament will occur during Thanksgiving Weekend, Friday, November 27th through Sunday, November 29th at Mills Ponds Park in Fort Lauderdale. This year will be the largest tournament to date, with 65 teams signed up to play Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The organizers have worked very hard to make sure teams will be safe with social distancing guidelines throughout the weekend. They will have identi ied particular areas throughout the park
to maximize the space to encourage more social distancing outside the main softball complex. Players will wear masks and other forms of PPE while playing and using sanitizer and disinfectant to keep safe and clean throughout the games. Chris Aleman, tournament director, and the SFAAA board of directors are excited to welcome players to sunny South Florida during these trying times to a safe environment to play the games they love. For information, visit HurricaneShowdown.net.
OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale 12th 12th Edition goes Virtual: Dec 3-6 The 12 The 12thth edition of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ edition of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale, a bi-annual Film Festival Fort Lauderdale, a bi-annual ilm ilm festival whose mission is to unite the festival whose mission is to unite the community through social events and community through social events and LGBTQ+ media that inspire, entertain, and LGBTQ+ media that inspire, entertain, and educate, is going virtual! Building upon the educate, is going virtual! Building upon the success of its Miami-based virtual success of its Miami-based virtual ilm festival ilm festival held online earlier this year, the Fort held online earlier this year, the Fort Lauderdale edition, presented by Gilead Lauderdale edition, presented by Gilead Sciences and Broward County, will showcase Sciences and Broward County, will showcase 21 world-class contemplative, comedic and 21 world-class contemplative, comedic and creative creative ilms from 11 countries, (several ilms from 11 countries, (several making their US debuts during the streaming making their US debuts during the streaming festival). All of the festival). All of the ilms will be made ilms will be made available to viewers throughout the state of available to viewers throughout the state of Florida from December 3 – 6. The festival will Florida from December 3 – 6. The festival will also host livestreamed special events with also host livestreamed special events with cocktail happy hours, talent and Q & A cocktail happy hours, talent and Q & A sessions as a way to virtually tie the sessions as a way to virtually tie the community together. community together.
"This year's Fort Lauderdale edition of the "This year's Fort Lauderdale edition of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival will follow in OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival will follow in the footsteps of our successful Miami virtual the footsteps of our successful Miami virtual edition which simultaneously opened-up the edition which simultaneously opened-up the dialogue for equality in dialogue for equality in ilm throughout the ilm throughout the state of Florida, for the state of Florida, for the irst time,” said Victor irst time,” said Victor Gimenez, executive director of OUTshine Gimenez, executive director of OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival. “Despite the current LGBTQ+ Film Festival. “Despite the current health pandemic climate, interest in diverse health pandemic climate, interest in diverse arts and arts and ilm has continued to grow and we're ilm has continued to grow and we're thrilled to share these culturally signi thrilled to share these culturally signi icant icant US debuts and internationally award-winning US debuts and internationally award-winning
stories championing unity and acceptance with stories championing unity and acceptance with a much broader audience.” a much broader audience.”
In keeping with social distancing guidelines In keeping with social distancing guidelines and community safety, this year's festival will and community safety, this year's festival will feature the OUTshine Drive-OUT feature the OUTshine Drive-OUT ilm Cowboys ilm Cowboys (USA), a critically acclaimed drama, on (USA), a critically acclaimed drama, on Thursday, December 4, at 7 pm at Pier 66 Thursday, December 4, at 7 pm at Pier 66 Marina (2150 SE 17th Street in Fort Marina (2150 SE 17th Street in Fort
Lauderdale). Awarded “Outstanding Lauderdale). Awarded “Outstanding Performance in a U.S. Feature” at Outfest LGBT Performance in a U.S. Feature” at Outfest LGBT Film Festival and “Best Screenplay” at the Film Festival and “Best Screenplay” at the TriBeCa Film Festival, Cowboys stars Steve Zahn TriBeCa Film Festival, Cowboys stars Steve Zahn (Treme', Modern Family, Dallas Buyers Club) as (Treme', Modern Family, Dallas Buyers Club) as Troy, a father who tries to liberate his young Troy, a father who tries to liberate his young transgender son by taking him to Canada, but transgender son by taking him to Canada, but as a frustrated female detective spearheads an as a frustrated female detective spearheads an investigation, she discovers that the child's investigation, she discovers that the child's family situation is more complicated than she family situation is more complicated than she thought. Director Anna Kerrigan has created a thought. Director Anna Kerrigan has created a powerful story that propels this modern-day powerful story that propels this modern-day western forward with an uncommon emotional western forward with an uncommon emotional veracity. veracity.
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Another event of note in this year's line-up is the Saturday, December 5, 7 pm 10th anniversary screening of BearCity (USA), an outrageous, hilarious and authentic touching portrait of a group of friends trying to get by via laughing, loving and sex-ing in New York City. A virtual cast reunion and interactive Q & A will follow the ilm. Other highlights include the US premiere of the romantic drama Walking with Shadows (Nigeria), the awardwinning international comedy-drama Goodbye Mother (Thưa mẹ con đi) (Vietnam), the award-winning international drama No Hard Feelings (Germany) and the feature thriller Through A Glass Darkly (USA). A virtual closing awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, December 6, at 8 pm via Zoom.
Some of this year's lms are:
A Worm In The Heart – Documentary - is a collection of stories of tragedy, strength and
resilience from the LGBT+ community across Russia. Shot in six cities along the Trans-Siberian Railway, this documentary details the current state of the Russian queer community - giving both broad societal overviews and deeply personal accounts from activists and non-activists alike. The ilm follows Paul Rice and Liam Jackson Montgomery, a gay couple from Ireland, as they travel on the TransSiberian Railway, stopping in cities thousands of kilometers apart meeting with a diverse range of LGBT+ people-from Nobel Peace prize nominees and drag queens to those who have suffered brutal homophobic and transphobic attacks Ask Any Buddy – Documentary - Long before ilms like Love, Simon and Call Me By Your Name became common fare at the multiplex, the only places gay men could see their lives and lusts depicted on screen with any degree of honesty was at their local all-male adult cinema. From coming out stories to romances, melodramas to camp comedies, the hundreds of ilms
churned out by the gay adult ilm industry throughout the 60s, 70s, and 80s were a driving force behind the spread of gay culture and constitute a largely forgotten cinematic document of the era — ilms that were often shot in actual queer spaces, starred the people who frequented them, and then played back in movie theaters that doubled as safe communal spaces for members of the community. From casual tearoom cruising to actual police raids, Ask Any Buddy uses rare footage shot at dozens of real bathhouses, bars, movie
theaters, pride parades and legendary hotspots like New York's West Side Piers to explore both the sex ilm genre's unique blend of fantasy and reality and its role in documenting a subculture that was just starting to come into visibility in the years immediately following the Stonewall Riots. Goodbye Mother (Thưa mẹ con đi) - Comedy, Drama, Foreign, Family, Romance - Van, the heir of a Vietnamese clan, returns home from the US for the irst time in 9 years to relocate his father's tomb. His family is surprised when he brings a young VietnameseAmerican named Ian along. No one knows that Ian is Van's boyfriend, and Van is planning to come out to his widowed mother, who expects him to get married and have kids to ful ill his duty as an heir. Complicating the homecoming is Van's grandmother, who has dementia and mistakes Ian for her grandson. While struggling to ind the perfect occasion to come out, Van learns that his mother is
seriously ill. Have the tissues ready for tears of laughter and heartache as you travel into the world of Trinh Dinh Le Minh's heartmelting romantic dramedy, Goodbye Mother.
Gossamer Folds - Trans, African American - Gossamer Folds is a heartfelt tale of big dreams and unlikely friendships in 1986 suburban Missouri. Bored with his new home and looking for an escape from his parents' constant arguments, vocabulary-obsessed 9-year old Tate
Millikin sparks a strong bond with two of his neighbors: a Black trans woman named Gossamer and her retired English professor father, Edward. Tate inds in Gossamer and Edward what he desperately lacks from his parents: guidance, care, and respect…not to mention being introduced to all sorts of new words. But as threats to separate the group begin to mount, all while Gossamer entertains the idea of following her dreams to New York to become a Fashion Designer, Tate must accept the possibility of losing the irst meaningful friendships he's ever had. Los Fuertes (The Strong Ones) – Drama - Lucas travels to visit his sister in a remote town in southern Chile. In front of the ocean and fog, he meets Antonio, a boatswain in a local ishing boat. When an intense romance grows between them, their strength, independence and adulthood become immovable in front of the tide. The Strong Ones is a beautiful, staggering and tender story of love and bravery between two men in search of their own freedom at the end of the world.
No Hard Feelings - Drama, Immigration, Gay - Parvis, the son of exiled Iranians, was caught shoplifting. He is sentenced to community
service at a refugee shelter where he meets the siblings Banafshe and Amon, who have led Iran. As a romantic attraction between Parvis and Amon grows, the fragile relationship between the three is put to the test. No Ordinary Man - Documentary, Music, Trans - For decades, the life of American Jazz musician Billy Tipton was framed as the story of an ambitious woman passing as a man in pursuit of a music career. In No Ordinary Man, Tipton's story is re-imagined and performed by trans
artists as they collectively paint a portrait of an unlikely hero. Together, the ilmmakers join Tipton's son Billy Jr. to reckon with a complicated and contested legacy: how do you tell the story of someone who was hiding in plain sight yet desperate to be seen? Walking With Shadows - Drama, Romance, Foreign, POC - Ebele Njoko has been running his whole life, searching for love and acceptance
from his family and driven to recreate himself as Adrian, a respected father, husband and brother. But when his past starts to catch up with him, his fabricated life begins to unravel. Adapted from the critically acclaimed 2005 novel by award-winning Nigerian writer Jude Dibia, this delicate and powerful portrait of queer Nigeria tells the story of a man coming to terms with the reality he has created for himself to hide in plain sight. A full list of ilms and
descriptions can be found at outshine ilm.com/ ilms/program.
Tickets for the 12th edition of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Virtual Film Festival Fort Lauderdale are on sale, now, at outshine ilm.com/buy-tickets. Prices for individual ilms are $7.50 each and value packages range from $37.50 to $100. Opening night drive-in tickets are $40 per vehicle. OUTshine members and annual pass holders receive discounts on all packages.
For additional information about OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival memberships and ilm packages, call 877766-8156.
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The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center Present the official kick-off to
World AIDS Day at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
Rocking a red ribbon not only completes any out it; it shows everyone – especially people living with HIV and their families – your support. On Tuesday, December 1 at 8:30am The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center (WAM) will present the of icial kick-off to World AIDS Day, founded in 1988 and themed this year as Rock the Ribbon. Hosted by The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, the event will feature special guests Chuck Panozzo, Styx rock band member, and Laura Vivas, recording artist and former contestant on The Voice. “As an advocacy and learning center, World AIDS Museum is proud to present this open to everyone effort that keeps HIV care and education at the forefront,” said Requel Lopes, executive director of WAM. “World AIDS Day remains as relevant today as it's always been, reminding people and governments that HIV has not gone away. There is still a critical need for increased funding for the AIDS response, to increase awareness of the impact of HIV on people's lives, to end stigma and discrimination and to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV.” World AIDS Museum will gather elected
of icials, fellow HIV-related agencies and other stakeholders. Attendees will embrace this community gathering with special performances by Laura Vivas and the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus under the direction of Gary Keating. DJ Aulden Brown will add his lair to rock the crowd. “The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is honored to host this global effort which impacts the lives of so many, here, and abroad,” said Melissa Milroy, senior marketing manager at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. “We have a history of supporting this health-related cause from hosting past art exhibitions and AIDS quilt panel displays and we will continue to show our support.” Special guest Styx rock band member Chuck Panozzo will be one of the voices heard as to why this day is so important. Charles Salvatore "Chuck" Panozzo is an American musician best known as the bass player for the rock band Styx. A longtime member of Styx, he founded the group with his fraternal twin brother, drummer John Panozzo, who died in July 1996, and singer/keyboardist Dennis De Young. He toured part-time from 1999 to 2003, and
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currently tours with Styx on a regular basis. Chuck Panozzo is openly gay and has been out since 2001. That year, he also announced that he is living with Laura Vivas Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus HIV, and has been involved in campaigning for AIDS awareness and gay rights. In 2006, he spoke with Frontiers for the irst time about his decision to come out. The following year, he released his autobiography “The Grand Illusion: Love, Lies, and My Life with Styx.” Laura Vivas will offer a live performance that will coincide with the rock theme. Her blind audition on NBC's hit show The Voice, Season 3, resulted in a spot on Christina Aguilera's team. A native of Puerto Rico, Vivas' career began at age Photography and GPR | Goodman Public 18 singing back-up for local artists. Since 2007, Relations, will be open to the public and take she has been the lead singer and the lone female place outdoors under the covered valet in a six-piece South Florida cover band called parking entrance. Facial coverings will be Re-Mix. She has opened for artists such as required. Attendees are encouraged to Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, Bruce Hornsby and register in advance at Worldaidsmuseum.org. more. Laura Vivas will offer a live performance The event, sponsored by The Galleria at Fort that will coincide with the rock theme. Her Lauderdale, Seasons 52, Michael Murphy blind audition on NBC's hit show The Voice, Season 3, resulted in a spot on Christina Aguilera's team. A native of Puerto Rico, Vivas' career began at age 18 singing back-up for local artists. Since 2007, she has been the lead singer and the lone female in a six-piece South Florida cover band called Re-Mix. She has opened for artists such as Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, Bruce Hornsby and more. The event, sponsored by The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, Seasons 52, Michael Murphy Photography and GPR | Goodman Public Relations, will be open to the public and take place outdoors under the covered valet parking entrance. Facial coverings will be required. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance at Worldaidsmuseum.org. The event, sponsored by The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, Seasons 52, Michael Murphy Photography and GPR | Goodman Public Relations, will be open to the public and take place outdoors under the covered valet parking entrance. Facial coverings will be required. Attendees are encouraged to Charles Salvatore "Chuck" Panozzo register in advance at Worldaidsmuseum.org
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Beating the Aches and Pains of Workplace Stress
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good workout can leave you mighty sore, but in the end, most will agree that the feelings of accomplishment and exhilaration are well worth it! There is another type of stress, the kind that beats you down, and you know where I'm going here. A tough day at work, whether you are working from home or at an office can leave you with a stiff neck, lower back pain, headaches, sore wrists, and worse. Many guys complain of a stiff neck and sore shoulders by quitting time. The reality is that your head weighs 10 to 12 pounds and supporting that weight for hours is bound to
strain your neck and shoulders. Here's what you can do. Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports your spine and scoot your butt as far back as possible. Sit up, straighten your shoulders, pull your chin back and that will keep your head and spine in line. Keep essentials close by. Straining to reach your “stuff� can cause shoulder soreness and even rotator cuff tears. Phones, fax machines and keyboards should be within convenient reach for you. Don't type while you're on the phone. Flexing your head against your shoulder to hold the phone pinches the primary blood
flow to the arm and the brain. The best fix here is to use a headset. But if it's not in your budget, when the phone rings, pretend that it is 1968 and take notes with a pen and paper. This will give your wrists and fingers a break from the keyboard. Try setting your computer screen a little lower. Your neck was built to bend slightly downward. Keep your monitor low enough by placing it on the desktop, not on top of the computer's central unit or other type of riser. Many guys suffer with low back pain. Sitting at work for hours may take the load off your feet, but it increases the pressure on your spine by 30%. Here's what you can do. First, never stay in one position too long. Move around. Constantly changing position helps the disks in your spine retain more fluid and that keeps your back more pliable. Second, loosen your ham strings. Prolonged sitting can tighten your hamstrings which can strain the muscles of your lower back. Here is a stretch you can do. Sit on the floor with your left leg extended in front of you and bend the right leg so your right foot touches your right knee (Your legs will form a figure four). Bend forward at your waist to stretch your left hamstring and hold the stretch for ten seconds. Repeat this stretch with your other leg. Stretch daily. Third, ditch the cheap chair. An office chair
should have an adjustable height and a tilting back rest. Adjusting the chair is simple. You should be able to keep your spine straight and your knees and elbows bent at 90 degrees as you rest your feet flat on the floor.
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A brand-new streaming app and website serving LGBTQ+ community launches today with the purpose of illing the void this underrepresented group has in the current media marketplace. Happi TV offers a wide variety of ilms and TV geared towards queer audiences, with special emphasis on products made by their own members of the community. “Even though the main streamers have LGBTQ+ sections, none of them are particularly invested in making this content a priority. We believe audiences will bene it from having a go-to destination in which they'll ind both entertainment, representation and a sense of belonging” said Daniel Bort, founder of Happi TV. The brand will also focus on showcasing short-form content made by a curated selection of out and proud members of the community. Genres will range from the usual comedy and music format's stints to new offerings on travel, cooking, home improvement, and celebrity interviews. “Formats focusing on the 'gay angle' have been extremely popular on mainstream television. We hope to bring a whole new perspective to tried-and-true formulas that elevate the pro ile of the community and are incredibly entertaining”, said Daniel Berilla, VP of marketing. The company has secured the participation of several iconic queer players as content providers, such as Sherry Vine and Buck
Angel. “Our goal is to bring as many pillars of the community as we possibly can. Creating a safe haven for our members will make us a viable choice for advertisers. We hope they take notice and increase their investment in the LGBTQ+ market, which is recognized as one of the smartest bets in the current marketplace. Its good business for everybody,” said Bort. The company hopes to offer a valuable service for North American audiences, with a unique experience for viewers throughout the pandemic and beyond. “More than ever, we need choices that provide a source of entertainment to audiences con ined and isolated. Our goal is to bring solace to these challenging times by offering content that will uplift our viewers' spirits,” said Berilla. The service will launch in The United States and Canada, with an international rollout planned in the near future. “America is leading the way in the marketing and monetization of the digital marketplace. We plan to slowly expand to other key territories as soon as possible. We want to serve our audiences thoroughly”, said Bort. Happi TV will be available in all the major app platforms in North America. It will follow an advertising video on demand (AVOD) model, offering free content to viewers that prefer to watch ads over a monthly subscription. It will also offer a linear channel option made available through digital streaming platforms in the territory.
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events of the past. It's early yet, and the fractured entertainment landscape makes no promises, but with TV production slowly ramping up again, then this one could see its way to screens sometime in 2021. And what nice news it could turn out to be; Primetime Lesbian Reba is absolutely something to hope for.
Fried Green Tomatoes, but with lesbians – and Reba – this time? In the early '90s, when Fannie Flagg's novel, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café was adapted to the big screen as Fried Green Tomatoes, the book's lesbian themes were dialed way down. Ladies in love became very close friends and straight audiences were allowed to feel comfortable. But that was 30 years ago, straight audiences have evolved somewhat, and now NBC has
put FGT back in development as a weekly dramatic series. Legendary progressive creator Norman Lear is executive producing, and Reba McEntire is attached to star. The story will revolve around Idgie (McEntire) – whose relationship with a woman was the center of the novel – returning to the small town where the first story took place and dealing with the
IMDb TV, Amazon's free streaming service, is teaming up with recording artists Tegan and Sara Quin for High School, a coming-of-age comedy series based on the bestselling memoir the twin sisters cowrote. Their situation was an unusual one, and reflected in the story: twin sisters growing up, discovering themselves in music as an outlet and an identity, all while coming to terms with being queer. Adding another layer of queer cred, actor-director Clea DuVall (Happiest Season) is writing the pilot and will also direct, all for Brad Pitt's Plan B production company. And now that you know IMDb has a
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Teen drag musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie will dress up 2021
One of the many cultural accomplishments of RuPaul's Drag Race is something that few high school guidance counselors could have predicted: the emergence of drag as a viable career path. But now we're here in a world where Trixie and Katya have had their own TV show, books and tours, and what drag-obsessed teen wouldn't consider the glamorous possibilities? Well, based on a true story, they say, comes Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the film adaptation of the hit stage musical about a 16-year-old named Jamie (newcomer Max Harwood) who, while trying to find his place in the world, decides that drag queen stardom is his future. And because this is a musical, that happy ending is assured, thanks to supportive friends and parents (Catastrophe star Sharon Horgan and Can You Ever Forgive Me? Oscar nominee Richard E. Grant co-star) who help him realize his destiny in the spotlight. And perfect timing: 20th Century Studios is set to release the film in February of 2021, in the middle of what pandemic experts are predicting will be a pretty tough winter. We're all going to need Jamie's queer blast of sunshine, music, dancing, and wigs by then.
Adam Rippon sitcom skates over to NBC
Good news or best news? America's gay figure skating Olympic medal scoring sweetheart, Adam Rippon, is developing a sitcom for NBC. Now, Rippon is unquestionably a world-class athlete. But if you've ever seen him on a talk show or, well, anywhere, you also know that he's simultaneously built for the
world of comedy, so this was kind of a no-brainer. The asyet-untitled series will be set in the world of figure skating, naturally, and center on a female skater who battles injuries, her family and other skaters on the way to ice stardom. Grace and Frankie vet Billy Finnegan will write the series from Rippon and co-creator Susan Kittenplan's story. No cast set yet, no dates, just a great plan, and we're readier than ready.
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