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January 12, 2017

CIRCUS Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to Unveil Out of this World Circus

Queens We Love

Exclusive Interview with Alyson Thomas

The Hot List | Top 5 things happening in South Florida this week What’s Hot | Scott Holland’s guide to everything happening in SoFla Cover Story | Why Marriage Matters - And Love Wins Outlook | Pompano Bill’s Top 5 Pics Hot Talk | The best chatter on Facebook and Twitter this week Hot Beats | A fresh take on music you are hearing now Festival | Gay8 Festival returns to Little Havana Hot Talk | Things that make you go hmmm... Hot Eats | Take a culinary adventure at Lung Yai Thai Tapas Five Questions | Interview with Richard Gray Event | The Pride Center’s Second Annual Rainbow 5K Fundraiser Hollywood | Inside & Out Genre Latino | Conexiones: Ecuador Need Wood | Bad Experiences Hot Bodies | Shoulders Like Boulders

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EVERYTHING FROM THE CIRCUS TO POT AT THE INAUGURATION There's a ton of stuff happening in South Florida this week and it's all covered in this exciting edition of Hotspots and on our all-new digital hub, Hotspots.LGBT. As our readers know, “If it's happening, it's here!” In this issue, Scott Holland details all the events coming up and previews the new Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Pride Center's second annual Rainbow 5K Fundraiser as well as the annual Gay8 Festival which is returning to Little Havana. We take you on a culinary excursion at Lung Yai Thai Tapas in Miami, one of food critic's Ian Maloney's latest discoveries, and offer up some Hot Talk, the best chatter of the week on Facebook and Twitter. Check out the new Hot

Beats column, a fresh take on today's music which we introduce this week and read about the plans by the D.C. Cannabis Coalition to hand out 4,200 joins for free at Donald Trump's inauguration in another new feature we call 'Things That Make You Go Hmmm.” Richard Gray, managing director of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, explains why Fort Lauderdale is leading all the major destinations of the world in its outreach to LGBT travelers in an exclusive interview. And our cover story uses the opportunity of the marriage this weekend of our own Andrew LaRochelle to examine “Why Marriage Matters – and Love Wins.” Be proud, be safe and have a wonderful weekend! - Peter & Peter

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STREET FESTIVAL

• A hunky & talented all-male singing string quartet, that has a signature popclassical sound. The Broward Ctr for the Perf Arts on Jan. 15th at 7pm. BrowardCenter.org

• A free Latino LGBT art, music and food street festival in Miami. The second annual one-day festival will take place on Jan. 15th, 11am-10pm Gay8festival.com

WELL-STRUNG GAY8 CONCERT FESTIVAL

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• This 7th annual event has its finale on January 15th at West Palm Beaches Waterfront Commons, 11am5pm. More information at SuperCarWeek.com

• Final World Tour. After 5 decades and 120 Million albums sold, Kenny knows when to walk away. Catch him on Wednesday, Jan 18th at Kravis Center. Kravis.org

SUPERCAR WEEK

KENNY ROGERS

TRUTH AND LIES

• The Menendez Brothers – American Sons, American Murderers includes an interview with Lyle 27 years later. Catch this special on Jan., 12th on ABC at 9pm. Abc.com

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week ago Wednesday, Broward House held their monthly Men’s Mixer at Al & Chuck Travel in Wilton Manors. For those of you who haven’t had the please, go check them out as we have another Gay Travel company, right in our gay city. Village Pub moved the infamous “Life’s A Drag” to Thursdays, and the inaugural show last Thursday was a huge success. So now, you can catch Daisy Deadpetals along with Angie Ovahness and special guests every Thursday at 10:30pm. On Saturday, Body Tek Group Fitness Training held a Health and Wellness

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Fitness Fun Day which featured about 25 vendors, lots of free classes, giveaways, and a full day of fun for the entire family. Congrats to the Bodytek team for a successful event! Saturday night, Ramrod hosted their 101 Pig Dance, which as always brings out the “Oink” in all the men. Sunday we hit 2 brunches. We started at Palace for their infamous Sunday Brunchic and got to see the fabulous cast performing, and then headed back to Fort Lauderdale where we met some friends at Rosie’s, which is always packed on Sunday afternoon.

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Triton Talent presents “Mel Schwartz Sleeps with Mae West” a madcap musical-comedy of errors by and directed by Ginger Reiter (playwright/composer of the Jackie Mason musical) at Empire Stage (1140 N. Flagler dr. Ft Laud) It stars: Peter Librach, Sheba Mason, Cherrill Rae, Jerry Weinberg, & David r. Gordon. 8 performances only: Jan 12 - Jan 22, Thursday - Saturday at 8pm and Sundays at 5pm. Tickets are $30 ($20 when using code, save) at: melsleepswithmaewest.com or call 845-598-2850.

Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents a cabaret-style evening of short movements and dialogue with The Amernet String Quartet at 8 p.m. In an evening hosted by Broward Center Arts Ambassador Lyn Farmer, the doors will open an hour before the concert and patrons will have the opportunity to enjoy light fare and bar service in the performance space while mingling with the musicians. The concert is Classical with A Twist, which invites music lovers to kick off their heels, loosen their ties and get ready for an up-close and casual experience with classical. Tickets are $ 25 online at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954-462-0222; in person at Ticketmaster outlets or the

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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is proud to present the return of Pink Martini, the beloved Oregon-based “little orchestra” led by founder and artistic director Thomas Lauderdale together with lead vocalist China Forbes. Pink Martini’s diverse 12-piece orchestra will perform arrangements from their new album Je dis oui! at 8 p.m. inside the acoustically superb John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. Tickets are $35, $55, $75, $95 and $115 and may be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at arshtcenter.org Two days before the fantastic Gay 8 festival, the producers present the “Pa’Lante Awards” at 7pm at Cubaocho (1465 SW 8th St). They invite you to celebrate 4 lifetime achievements: Cecilia Gutierrez-Abety, Denise Brown, Desmond Child and Steve Adkins. Admission to the awards ceremony, which is the main benefit to raise money to put on the Gay 8 Festival is $100, which also includes all access and drinks on Friday and Sunday. q

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W South Beach in partnership with Chateau D’esclans presents Live Music Sessions featuring Anna Palmerola from 7-10pm. The event will also feature a complimentary Rose’ upon arrival and a lit bites menu. RSVP at: Wsouthbeach@ inhouseideas.com. u SATURDAY JAN 14

The SMART Ride 2016 check party is from 1pm - 3pm, at The International Swimming Hall of Fame! The seven benefiting agencies of SMART Ride 2016 will receive checks and don’t forget 100% of every dollar raised will be distributed, as well as fund their 10% Lifeline that continues to give money out throughout the year where the needs arise for assistance in the HIV/AIDS arena. Passed hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and soft drinks provided.

based LGBT artist organization presents its annual juried show, “ArtExplosion”, representing an array of work in all media. It is one of the largest LGBT art shows in the United States, and is ArtsUnited’s largest fundraiser of the year. The opening reception is from 6-9 p.m. at ArtServe. The reception will include an erotic art and film show, surprise performances, a raffle, food and drink. MC for the evening is Akrylika Magenta, and music will be provided by DJ Frankie Fox. A $10 donation at the door helps support ArtsUnited’s programs. $1,000 in awards will be presented. The exhibit runs through Jan. 27th.

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Bigger Saturdays at Score presents Arena, Pre-Party featuring DJ/ Producer Isaac Escalante.

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Benny and Christopher, college freshmen, meet playing football and begin a relationship. They fall in love supported by their family and friends. As their love for each other grows, a past tragic event involving their mothers comes to light. This revelation tests their own love and Benny’s close-knit family. Throughout this reflective love story, with the beauty of rural Ohio as its backdrop, Benny travels an emotional journey that examines both his own feelings and his family’s ability to come to terms with the past. AKRON is a

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Ramrod presents their monthly ”Underground Invasion” party (2nd Saturday of every month) starring DJ John Bata. u SUNDAY JAN 15

The second annual Gay8 Festival takes place today on Calle Ocho from 14-17th avenues from 11am to 10pm. This is a free event and last year was amazing! For more info go to Gay8Festival.com

Cabaret du Jour presents “With A Song in My Heart” starring Glenda Grainger with musical direction by Gary Lawrence. The event takes place at the Tennis Club (600 Tennis Club Drive, Fort Lauderdale). Doors open at 2pm with showtime at 3pm. Tickets are $20 ($15 for residents) plus a two drink minimum. A selection of appetizers will be available. For reservation

& ticket information, call Ken Harrison 954-547-2819 or by email at Kenh7748@ yahoo.com.

Village Pub presents Electra’s “Viva La Diva,” it’s a sure Bette also featuring Elvis at 9:30pm.

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Adams Interiors is featuring a coupon in their ad which is a “THANK YOU” to all their Hotspots customers. Cut out the coupon and get $200 to be used on any purchase over $1,000 by January 31. Noche Latina Florida presents the 14th annual Miss and Mr. Noche Latina Pageant (an official Preliminary to Miss Florida F.I.) on Wed Jan 25th at Bailo Nightclub. For more info, call 954-478-4587.

sensitive and unique independent film that puts a progressive, Midwestern spin on a classic family drama. The run time is 88 mins and will be released on February 7th by WolfeVideo.com for only $19.95 Akron is not rated and is

directed by Sasha King, and Brian O’Donnell and stars: Matthew Frias, Edmund Donovan, Joseph Melendez, Andréa Burns, and Amy da Luz For more information, see akronthefilm. com.

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helped ring in New Years Eve with them.

GENESISERS

South Florida Circuit Goddess Terry

wrangles her boys in for a quick snap at Tracy Young’s Genesis Party at Revolution.

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to Walk Like an Egyptian at Manor’s Gods, Pharaohs, & Queens, New Year’s Eve Party.

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Josh Benyi kikis with DJ Sushiman

at The Palace’s New Year’s Eve party on the beach.

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Door Maven Lola Lotus decides if you will have

fun at Score or not. Hint: money always works.

KITTY’S HAREM Kitty Meow rang in New Years with

some of her favorite Boardwalk Man Meat.

SCORE IS SOOO NYSYNC

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to Unveil Out Of This World Circus By Scott Holland

ingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites their South Florida fans to engage in a new circus experience as they present Out Of This World, a cosmic voyage that takes everyone to space to witness incredible acrobatic performances on various planets introduced through lead characters and a good versus evil storyline. This all-new immersive experience is coming to the American Airlines Arena in Miami. “As we unveil Out Of This World, a show unlike anything experienced before, we are launching our iconic brand into the future,” said Alana Feld, Executive Vice President of Feld Entertainment and Producer of Out Of This World. “Ringling Bros. is constantly changing, but this is more than that. In this production, we're creating a new genre of circus that will shatter expectations, spark excitement and push the limits of what's possible.” In Out Of This World, audiences will be riveted by an interactive, action-packed storyline illed with space-age family fun and technology, which deepens their connection to the performers. Through the lens of a magic

An All-New Intergalactic Family Experience telescope capable of discovering the most spectacular circus stars in the galaxy, they will join the Circus Space Fleet on a heroic mission of good versus evil to bring performers back to Earth, traveling to interstellar worlds of sand, water, ire and ice. For the irst time, the show features thrill skaters in addition to unbelievable performances by gravitydefying acrobats, majestic animals and hilarious clowns. Imaginations will run wild throughout the nonstop display of artistic athleticism, with acts seamlessly transitioning from loor to air to ice, a feat never before done in Ringling Bros.

Back for his seventh tour as Ringmaster with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, it was a pleasure to sit down with Johnathan Lee Iversion, just a couple weeks before they come to South Florida.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to Unveil Out Of This World Circus Were you a ham/performer as a kid? Sure, when I needed to be.

You were very young, 11 years old, when you started with the Boys Choir of Harlem. How did that come about and tell me about the experience? My mother recommended it. I'd seen a news segment on the choir and found it appealing. Their extensive traveling schedule is what intrigued me most. I always desired to travel. The audition was simple, at the time seemed like the greatest event of my life. However, when I got accepted I had no idea I had to actually work for a shot at performing. I thought I'd just get on with it. You know how we're told in this reality TV talent show age. It was the hardest 18 months of my young life. I attempted to quit every week. However, the work eventually paid oďŹ&#x20AC; and the result was an enchanting life experience during my teen years: traveling the globe, performing with the likes of Stevie Wonder on the world's most coveted stages, including the White House, for Presidents and dignitaries such as Nelson Mandela.

Barbara Walters named you one of the 10 most fascinating people in 1999, can you remember how that felt? Did it help your career? Initially being selected sounded great. I wasn't pleased with how I was presented on that show. Certain segments of the press cling to this Boys in the 'hood narrative when talking about black

As always it's The Greatest Show On Earth, but this time in the universe.

What was your irst professional (paid) gig? I believe the soundtrack for the motion picture Glory.

You have been with Ringling Bros on and oďŹ&#x20AC; since 1998. Does it ever get boring? Are you kidding? My coworkers ly and talk to animals, among other extraordinary things. I wouldn't trust anyone bored by that.

people. That wasn't my reality at all. I grew up on Central Park West for goodness sake. So, no it did nothing for my career, because it wasn't the truth.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to Unveil Out Of This World Circus that can compare to being the voice who initiates the most wondrous presentation on the planet, nothing. Hollywood awards season is upon us and every year, I think to myself: "they need 99 + takes and CGI to do what we do, but are hailed as demigods." No, the miracle, the magic, the birth place of American pop culture still resides under the Big Top.

You have performed oﬀ-Broadway, in commercials, have done voiceovers, and you write freelance. Is there one you enjoy more than the others, and if so why? It's a privilege to be capable and aﬀorded a venue to work in various capacities of entertainment. Essentially I play for a living and for some reason people pay to see it. I never take that for granted. However, writing is most exhilarating, as it comes through me as a completely original thought or creation.

Other than in this new show, what has been your favorite act(s) in the circus over the years? The Working men & women - our crew. Watch them at any show and it is a stellar performance all its own. Without them, there is no show.

What should the South Florida audiences expect from this version of Ringling Bros circus and how does it diﬀer from the past? As always it's The Greatest Show On Earth, but this time in the universe. They'll be intrigued by the intergalactic tale of good vs. evil, friendship lost and regained and all the high wattage adventure in between, even before the show during our Animal Open House and Star Seeker's Early Access. What made you come back and take over the Ringmaster hat one more time? There's nothing in the performance world

What's ahead for Johnathan? I'm inally going to begin working on my book. The demand is there and I believe I am mature enough to properly tell my story and even appreciate what it might mean to others. Know any good publishers? Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's Out Of This World Circus will be playing at the American Airlines Arena until January 15. Tickets for can be purchased by visiting Ringling.com.

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COVER

Andrew and Steven will join the ranks of 500,000-plus same-sex married couples this weekend

WHY MARRIAGE MATTERS ... AND LOVE WINS

uThe reality 18 months after marriage equality By Peter Jackson

hen Andrew LaRochelle and Steven Bowe exchange their marriage vows in downtown Fort Lauderdale this Saturday, they will join the burgeoning ranks of more than half a million same-sex couples legally married in the United States. There has been a rush to the altar by LGBT Americans in the 18 months since June 2015 when the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution guaranteed same-sex couples the legal right to marriage – or, as Justice Anthony Kennedy put it, “equal dignity in the eyes of the law.” Research reported by the Williams Institute estimates 123,000 LGBT marriages in

just the first 12 months after the ruling, with wedding spending generating $1.58 billion for local and state economies. But not all of America is celebrating the victory of marriage equality. The opposition has been strong with the likes of Kim Davis, the defiant Rowan County, Kentucky clerk who famously chose to go to jail rather than comply with a federal court order to grant same-sex marriage licenses. Today, incidents of discrimination by those planning a same-sex wedding are rampant. One in four (25%) of engaged or recently married couples “know for sure or suspect they

were rejected” by wedding vendors. That is just one of the alarming findings of new research revealed last month by Bernadette Smith, president of the Equality Institute. Addressing the 17th Annual Community Marketing LGBT Tourism Conference Lee Rubin, right, officiates at a same-sex marriage in Las Vegas, Smith presented the Personally, since marrying, I have experienced findings of the 2016 Survey of Contemporary an immediate recognition by straight people of my Couples and Wedding Trends which also relationship when I reference my husband – which revealed that 52% of engaged and recently never happened in the previous 18 years when he married same-sex couples are afraid of being was just my ‘domestic partner.’ - Lee Rubin rejected by wedding vendors. But fears of discrimination or not, LGBT couples are running down the aisle – and the of love, and a testament that two individuals reason has to do with more than just love. will remain committed and entrusted to one “The impact of marriage equality has been another throughout their lives together,” says huge and inconsequential at the same time,” Rosen, who is the clinical director of a national believes Lee Rubin, Fort Lauderdale LGBT treatment center in the Greater Philadelphia community leader, philanthropist, and a area but also maintains a private practice marriage officiant who unites gay couples in Fort Lauderdale. “Prior to gay marriage in his capacity as a minister of the Universal legalization, many individuals and couples in Life Church, an online ministry that ordains the LGBT community felt oppressed or negated wedding officiants. “I say inconsequential of their right to the legal aspects that marriage because none of the doomsday apocalyptic provides, as well as domestic partnership predictions or marriage equality opponents validation, and the officially of the lifelong have come true.” commitment and joy that marriage allows for.” What marriage equality has also done, The psychotherapist likens the experience believes Mr. Rubin, is added legitimacy to to a time “when African-Americans and same-sex unions. “Personally, since marrying, women were not able to vote.” America’s LGBT I have experienced an immediate recognition community estimated at 14 million people by straight people of my relationship when I “felt stifled and muffled in their quest to enjoy reference my husband – which never happened an accepted life together while receiving the in the previous 18 years when he was just my legal domestic benefits that a traditional male‘domestic partner.’ Rubin is married to Jim female marriage attests to and allows for,” Walker, a member of the Board of the Pride explains Rosen. Center located in Wilton Manors. Matthew N. Rosen, a psychotherapist uLEGAL BENEFITS and professional counsellor whose practice And there are important legal benefits. over nearly two decades includes the LGBT “Marriage has meaning and permanence community and who is, himself, in a samethat no other relationship status confers, sex relationship, sees marriage as a critical the most important being the legal rights psychological validation for LGBT couples. that automatically comes with marriage,” “Marriage is a validation, a commitment explains Mr. Rubin. “These include tax benefits

COVER: Why Marriage Matters - and love wins from filing joint income tax returns, estate planning benefits, including inheriting your spouse’s assets without tax consequences. There are automatic federal benefits, like Social Security, Medicare, disability and veterans’ and military benefits for spouses. There are automatic employment benefits, such as insurance benefits through a spouse’s employer, family medical leave, receiving wages, workers’ compensation, and retirement plan benefits for a deceased spouse – even the ability to take bereavement leave if your spouse or one of your spouse’s close relatives dies.” There are also medical benefits that come with marriage, explains Mr. Rubin, citing “the ability to visit your spouse in a hospital intensive care unit or during restricted visiting hours in other parts of a medical facility, and making medical decisions if your spouse becomes incapacitated and unable to express wishes for treatment. For LGBT families, marriage means the ability to file for stepparent or joint adoption. Applying for joint foster care rights. Receiving a share of marital

Psychotherapist Matthew Rosen

property if you divorce. Getting spousal or child support, child custody, and visitation if you divorce. Obtaining family rates for health, homeowners’, auto, and other types of insurance. Receiving tuition discounts and permission to use school facilities. Getting crime victims’ recovery benefits if your spouse is the victim of a crime. Obtaining immigration and residency benefits for non-citizen spouse. Even the ability to visit your spouse in jail and other places where visitors are restricted to immediate family. Combined, these benefits matter because they give LGBT families the kind of equality that can’t be obtained through any other means.”

uDREAM COME TRUE But back to Andrew and Steven and their nuptials this weekend set amidst the backdrop of residential high-rises and million dollar yachts lining the New River in Fort Lauderdale’s historic downtown. Steven, who works in the banking industry, is in disbelief that after their eight years together, “I now get to legally marry the man I want to spend the rest of my life with… that is something I never even dreamed for myself.” Andrew, who is an advertising representative for Hotspots Media Group, gushes, “You know when you can’t imagine not spending every day with someone that it’s time for the next step in commitment.” There are almost certainly legal battles in America’s future as marriage equality continues to be a hard lump in the throats of the evangelicals and attempts to legalize discrimination against the LGBT community under the guise of religious freedom have already been announced. But for now, at least, as tens of thousands of loving LGBT couples choose the sanctity of marriage in a nation that promises “liberty and justice for all,” the words of Jim Obergefell, whose Supreme Court case it was that brought about marriage equality, are resounding loudly: Love Wins!

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has been photographing the LGBT scene in South Florida for several decades and has been breaking ground in gay publishing. Originally from Norway, Michigan, Bill served in the U.S. Navy and was at IBM. Today he still takes pictures on his travels around town and Hotspots is proud to reproduce them here. Pompano Bill is a recognizable face in our community and is loved by all.

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[exclusive interview] by Scott Holland From the moment I first met Alyson Thomas, too many years ago to mention, I took a liking to her. Years later when we got together to resurrect the Miss Florida F.I. Pageantry System (along with Victor Zepka and Gary Santis) we spent so much time together she has become a member of my family. My hope is that you will love â&#x20AC;&#x153;Momma Bearâ&#x20AC;? (her nickname) as much as I do after reading this feature. What was the first drag show you saw and tell me about the experience? My first show was at the legendary Sweet Gum Head in Atlanta, GA. The year was 1974 I believe. What made it so captivating was the sequins, rhinestones, and realness of the cast. I remember my mind flooding with questions, and trying to figure out how the girls did what they did to look that way. Of course, I had no idea about hormones, silicone, surgery, being allowed to live as a woman, let alone become one. I didn't know how to do hair, makeup, sew, or pad, so seeing all this made me want to go back every night to learn and become part of the crowd. When did you decide you wanted to do drag and when did you realize it would be a profession? I decided to venture into the idea of playing in women's clothes at age 14, sneaking out of my window into the alley behind my home in Brooklyn, NY and seeing the hot and sexy Puerto Rican boys that lived in my

neighborhood. By 18, I started collecting "drag" of my own. I would play and read magazines and look at pictures to learn makeup and hairstyles. I didn't have someone to "paint" me and I had no gay friends, and I wouldn't dare tell anyone my secret. It was taboo. Throughout my 20's and 30's I concentrated on my education, my career and trying to be accepted in the business world. I knew I was "gay" but it couldn't come out in school, at work or around my family. For me, at that time, drag wasn't an option only a weekend secret. I would enter "talent shows" to get bookings so I could be on the stage. Drag became serious for me around 34-35, when I felt I had achieved success in my career, I owned a home, had a stable support group of "queens" and although it remained a secret, when I dressed I never let those people in the nightlife see the other side of me - the daytime version. By the mid 1980's I was getting calls to be in shows because I weighed under 100 lbs. and looked like a female. Who is your drag mother and who is your favorite queen other than your drag mother and why? I never really had a "drag mother" as the girls have these days. I had role models and they molded me, helped me and encouraged me. The legendary Billie Boots and Mickey Day paved the road for me to start my career. A very talented queen who was much younger than me, Crystal Lambega, taught me more than any other entertainer at that time. She showed me how to shine on stage, how to lip sync and how to as she said "sell your goods and make your coins". Crystal did puppet skits that were so entertaining to me she was a Broadway/Las Vegas star. I would have to say my favorite entertainer is Carmella Marcella Garcia. Not only has she always kept me laughing with her humor and sincerity, but as a human being no one has been so down to earth honest, humble and genuine with me from day one. Through personal struggles and demons, to family and pageantry, George T. has always been a phone call, a text, an email or a plane ride away. I owe my roots in South Florida to two people, Danny Villar and Carmella Marcella Garcia. What's your favorite number to perform and why? My favorite number to perform is "Never Been to Me" by Charlene. The song's meaning touches my heart and my dear sister Lola Lush gave me the CD when the movie "Priscilla Queen of the desert" came out and it was the title song to the movie. It has been a money maker for me and it makes me feel good when I hear it. What differentiates you from other Queens (Makes you Unique)? What makes me unique is my sense of style. Class, stature and style come from within. I molded my style off of the classic simplistic straight lines of the 1940's and 1950's. Women like Lucille Ball and Jaqueline

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Why We Love Her! With a nick name like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Momma Bearâ&#x20AC;? how can you not love her!

She has helped so many entertainers achieve their dreams.

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She has more shoes than Imelda Marcos Kennedy had the look that I wanted to achieve. My name, my style, my circle of closely chosen sisters and the choices I make in life on and off the stage, in and out of the spotlight and the choice I choose to stay young and active and surround myself around happy, unique and entertaining people. I could care less about keeping up with the Jones's Give me a closet full of shoes. What does the future hold? The future holds a lot for me. With the help of my support system, and my positive outlook on life, I hope to achieve a national pageant title. I also plan to expand on my pageant businesses and desire to educate, employ and nurture up and coming entertainers and lead them on the path to a successful life in the artform of female impersonation, coupled with learning an important lesson in our life style - "Moderation" it's the key to survival.

The best chatter on Facebook and Twitter this week

“We all have to get used to everyone’s differences and understand that this is a big, gigantic, beautiful, colorful world and it only works with inclusion and empathy. It only works that way. Live and let live. Love and let love.” —Pharrell Williams, appearing on Ellen.

“We are convinced that Jeff Sessions will not fairly enforce our nation’s laws and promote justice and equality in the United States.” —A letter to Congress signed by more than 1,100 law professors protesting the appointment of President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General, the anti-LGBT and raciallyinsensitive Jeff Sessions.

“Next time I’ll ring through beforehand so you don’t have to shoot me.” —Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, who took a stroll at 3 a.m. around Buckingham Palace because she couldn’t sleep and was “nearly shot” by a guard.

“She said some very not nice things about homosexuals, so I didn’t feel that was good of me to have her on the show to give her a platform after she was saying things about me.” — Ellen Degeneris, talk show host, who canceled a scheduled appearance on her show by gospel singer Kim Burrell, who was supposed to perform a duet with Pharrell Williams from the new film Hidden Figures. A video went viral prior to Burrell’s appearance in which she railed against gays calling them “perverted.”

“The cheers were louder than the boos and I must say, ‘Thank you!’ If anything, I hope LGBTQ youth can see something like that and stand proud. I am proud to be standing with them. From the voice of a gay man who has been living with HIV/AIDS for nearly 30 years, my message to those LGBTQ youth: ‘Don’t give up and you are worth more than you know! Also, life does get better…” —Greg Louganis, 56, five-time Olympic medalist, who received boos and cheers as the first gay grand marshal of the Rose Parade last week.

From RADIO to the CLUB

by Ryan Edwards

...a fresh take on what we are hearing right now!

H T BEATS My name is Ryan Edwards, and I am an aspiring writer who also loves to poke fun at various topics, especially music. After all, there is so much seriousness in the world today, why not add some laughter? I have lived all over the United States, from Manhattan to Las Vegas to Fort Lauderdale and beyond. However, no matter where I've traveled, I've always considered South Florida to be home. I spent my early and mid-20s living in Wilton Manors reading and hoping to have my photo in

Hotspots. So, it's an honor to now write a music column for them. Look, I'm 36 years old, so today's pop music just doesn't cut it with me. I'm at the age when Sexy Otter meets Bitter B!tch. In my day, the Chainsmokers were my friends and me at 5 a.m. walking from the Coliseum to the Copa. Twenty One Pilots was a damn good night at the bathhouse after an airline convention. However, some of it is tolerable, so here's my take on some big songs in late 2016.

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1 This Town by Niall Horan Omg! This song is so lame and hipster that I am gauging my ears, getting a sleeve tattoo that says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom,â&#x20AC;? and buying plaid suspenders from Urban Outfitters as we speak. [friend shows me who sings it on the internet] Oh, it's by the hot blonde from One Direction?! It should win a Grammy. It's everything!

Side by Side by Ariana Grande feat. Nicki Minaj Does Nicki Minaj still speak with that fake ass English accent? You know, the one that sounds more fabricated than the one from that new Beverly Hills Real Housewife. Horrid. Some call Ariana the next Mariah Carey. Whatever. Licking a donut is hardly the same as a Glitter level breakdown. Maybe in a decade she'll be invited to Rockefeller Center to screech a version of “Problem” with a haggard Iggy Azalea looking like a Lil Kim, the one from today.

Closer by The Chainsmokers I had a gay mid-life crisis, so at age 30. I too bought a Range Rover I could not afford, so this song really speaks to me. Also, omg! That one half of the group is so hot! Which one? Well, one looks like an Andrew Christian model, and the other looks like John Goodman's reject son. You tell me, hunty!

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24K Magic by Bruno Mars

What do Bruno Mars and twinks have in common? Cocaine in Las Vegas. What do they not have in common? Twinks don't get caught. Amateur! Oh, and, c'mon! All that money you made off of “Uptown Funk...” You can afford 240K Magic. Step your game up!

I Don't Wanna Live Forever

by Zayn Malik & Taylor Swift Beyoncé may have had the greatest video of all time, according to Kanye, but Tay Tay had a duet with the hottest man on the planet and on the soundtrack for the hottest movie on the planet! Taylor may go “Back to December” all the time after this massive hit. Hell, this bad b!tch bags every hot musician. She's got four #1 Billboard pop hits by herself and several more by injection.

by Ian Maloney

One of the things that makes South Florida special is the diverse Hispanic population that calls the area home. While the Latino population hale from all across the globe, the Cuban community is most often associated with Miami and the cultural hub of the county is Calle Ocho or SW 8th Street, the heartbeat of Little Havana. Last year, Damian Pardo and a group of his friends decided that they were going to bring two of South Florida's largest groups together right on Calle Ocho. The street already played host to the festival of the same name but Pardo and his crew knew

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Year two promises to be bigger and better!

The Gay8 Festival â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunday, January 15th, between 14th and 17th avenues.

that there was a need to represent the LGBT community in Little Havana, as well as at other places like Miami Beach, which hosts the wildly popular Miami Beach Gay Pride in the spring. After a Herculean effort to get an LGBT festival off the ground, Gay 8 was born last January and the success blew everyone's mind, but solidified the idea that a place like Little Havana is ready to host our community, even rolling out the red carpet, cigars, and bongos to put on a party like no other in South Florida. The demographics and identity of Miami's heart is in flux. Little Havana is the historical, spiritual core of the Magic City. It's long, colorful history involves all of Miami's prominent, ethnic communities at one point or another (African-Americans, Anglos, Cuban-Americans, Haitians, Jews, Mexicans, Nicaraguans and yes Gay Americans as well.) Presently there is a another shift taking place in the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;while there is palpable energy in the air as new, younger Miamians begin to populate the historic neighborhood, talk of gentrification, uncontrolled development, a fragile, self sustaining economy and rising crime rates concern everyone. The LGBT community has a long track record of leading restoration and revitalization efforts in several of Miami's historic communities i.e. Coconut Grove, South Beach, Wynwood, and Midtown. In the aforementioned areas, the gay community has been

instrumental in balancing historic preservation with economic development, celebrating diversity while maintaining professional and civic standards that attract tourism and investment. Gay women and men in Miami have been pivotal in redefining the city's most significant urban enclavesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Little Havana will be no different. Whether you are a long time resident of South Florida who hasn't had much of a reason to check out Little Havana in some time or an out of town snowbird or intrigued foreign traveler that pops into Miami Dade County to check out Gay8, the event strives to build a lasting bridge that will bring all of the city's communities together in celebration and forge a union that will unite us all as proud Miamians for generations to come. The Pa'Lante awards will take place on Friday, January 13 at 7pm at CubaOcho (1465 SW 8th Street) and will honor Cecilia GutierrezAbety, Executive Director of Miami Children's Initiative, Denise Brown, Founder and President of RJT Foundation, Desmond Child, a musician, songwriter and producer, and Steve Adkins, President of the Miami Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. For more information on the Pa'Lante Awards visit Gay8Festival.com. The Gay8 Festival will take place on Sunday, January 15 from 11am till 10pm on Calle Ocho between 14th and 17th avenues. For more information and VIP passes, visit them online at gay8festival.com

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A CBS news affiliate in Washington, DC is reporting the D.C. Cannabis Coalition will be handing out 4,200 joints for free at Donald Trump’s inauguration. The plan is for everyone to light up four minutes and 20 seconds (420 is a code word for marijuana) into the event to send the message “it’s time to legalize cannabis at the federal level,” according to organizers.

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Gay porn star Tyce Jax, whose real name is Jared Louis Velazquez, was arrested by Atlanta police for beating and threatening his boyfriend with a knife for watching porn. Velazquez reportedly became enraged and allegedly attacked his boyfriend, Bobby Hamill, when he discovered him watching porn on an iPad, which Velazquez smashed. The incident happened in Nov. 25 but just came to light.

GAY PARTIES CELEBRATE TRUMP INAUGURATION

The Log Cabin Republicans, a group of gay Republicans, is throwing a post-inaugural bash on January 21 in Washington D.C. dubbed a ‘T Party’ while Gays for Trump is throwing a “Deploraball”, the Washington Blade reports. It will be a cocktail reception where tea as well as alcohol will be served. Meanwhile, a North Carolina-based organization called Gays for Trump is organizing an Inaugural DeploraBall Gala on the inaugural evening of Jan. 20. It will be held at the upscale Bolger Center Hotel in Potomac, Md. Gays for Trump President Peter Boykin said on the group’s Facebook site that all “deplorables” who supported Trump during the tumultuous presidential campaign — both gay and straight — are invited to attend the event. He was referring to the term “deplorables” that Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton used to describe some Trump supporters.

REASON #5 WHY OLDER MEN MAKE THE BEST BOYFRIENDS

The web site GayGuys.com lists 8 reasons why daddies make the best boyfriends for younger gay men: “He’s gone through a battle of the twenties, lessons of the thirties, and peace and tranquility of the forties. He knows what lies behind the bush because he’s been there, done it. He knows his boundaries and actually pays attention to them rather than ignoring it because he knows the dangers of doing so. This kind of attitude will flourish any relationship while inspiring you to find your own self. He is wise, mature and a better lover.”

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Lung Yai Thai Tapas

Lung Yai Thai Tapas Feeling a bit spicy? Run donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t walk to Lung Yai. This has to be among the best Thai places in Miami.

By Ian Maloney If you are anything at all like me, you love Thai food. Having been raised in a part of the country where there are basically no Asians, I never had Thai food growing up, but once I tasted it, I was hooked. After searching far and wide for a good authentic Thai restaurant in Miami, I was so excited to learn about Lung Yai Thai Tapas, which is located, of all places, in the heart of Little Havana on Calle Ocho. (1731

SW 8th St) Should you decide to venture out during the Gay 8 festival, or any other time you are feeling a bit spicy, run donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t walk to Lung Yai. This has to be among the best Thai places in Miami. Since finding this place, my husband Alan and I have become regulars. The restaurant is quite small, especially for Miami standards, but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up

for in flavor and authenticity. Seating options are at an L shaped bar or at one of the few tables on an outdoor patio. (Outdoor seating only available at dinner) and all food is prepared right in front of your very eyes behind the bar. If you are lucky, Chef Bas (Veenuthtapon Trisransri) will be at the wok, the restaurant is his creation and the dishes come from his imagination. As I have mentioned the

food is amazing but here are a few of my favorites, all dishes are served tapas style so order a bunch and bring a pal to share with. As starters, I recommend the Tom Kha Soup ($5), the Grilled Pork ($9), and the Chicken Wings ($5). The Crispy Spring Rolls ($5) are also a delight. Tom Kha is Tom Kha Soup a coconut milk based soup that contains lime juice, mushroom, galangal root, cilantro, and Thai herbs. You can order it with chicken, beef, or shrimp and as mild or spicy as you like. Like all the dishes, the soup is made to order and is the stuff of dreams, perhaps because it is freshly made. The Grilled Pork are small Chicken Wings portions of pork ribs that are marinated and deep fried until Pad Woon Sen ($10) and the Massaman Curry ($12). As they are crispy and perfect. an extra side dish, my hubby They are served with a spicy and I often order the Fried vinaigrette dipping sauce. Rice with Lump Crab Meat Lung Yai’s chicken wings are ($15). Pad Woon Sen is Pad battered and deep fried and served with a mae ploy a sweet Thai’s tastier cousin, a dish made with glass noodles, pepper dipping sauce. The fresh tomatoes, onions, and spring rolls are delicate and handmade, filled with cabbage celery and your choice of beef, chicken or shrimp. and veggies and served with a The ingredients are tossed plum sauce for dipping. together in a wok along with I can’t leave Lung Yai Thai a little soy sauce and can be Tapas without having the

Pad Woon Sen

Crispy Spring Rolls ordered as spicy as you like it. The Massaman Curry is a golden curry that is served with potatoes, cashews, onions, and garlic and is topped with avocado. You can also add tofu, beef, chicken, or shrimp for an up charge of $3. All of the dishes at Lung Yai exceed expectations so go often and try out the different regional specialties. The restaurant is open TuesdaySunday for lunch and dinner but pay attention to the timing of your visit. Lunch is served from 12pm-3pm with the last seating at 2:45pm. Dinner is served from 5pm12am. Since the place is small, come early and be prepared to wait a few minutes. Trust me, it is worth it!

uLet us know what you think of Lung Yai Thai tapas at Facebook.com/hotspotsmag. Hope to see you there!

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RICHARD GRAY

The Pied Piper Behind Fort Lauderdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Success in LGBT Tourism

INTERVIEW 5 Questions

By Peter Jackson

hen Richard Gray, managing director of Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, presented at the 17th Annual Community Marketing LGBT Tourism and Hospitality Conference in Las Vegas last month, the audience paid very close attention. Gray is recognized as a pioneer in marketing to LGBT travelers and credited with attracting 1.5 million of them to Fort Lauderdale every year, boosting the local economy to the tune of $1.5 billion. In a new global marketing and advertising campaign that began Jan. 9, Fort Lauderdale became the world’s first destination to use transgender models in mainstream destination advertising for its 2017 campaign “to showcase the destination’s image as an authentic, diverse and inclusive,” according to the CVB. We asked Richard about the new campaign and a lot more in just 5 questions:

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LGBT travelers are especially important as they spend more money than mainstream travelers. Last year over 1.5 million LGBT travelers came here and spent over $1.5 billion.

Q: The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) was the first in the nation to have a separate LGBT department and today leads the nation in its pioneering marketing efforts to the LGBT community. Will we see a continuation of this trend in 2017? A: Five years ago we became the only Convention & Visitors Bureau/Tourist Board in the world to have a designated department whose sole responsibility was to develop and grow LGBTQ tourism. Fast forward five years and I am amazed that we are still the only game in town. Good for us because we are continuing to grow market share and destination awareness and show how inclusive, cosmopolitan and fabulous Greater Fort Lauderdale is.

Q: Why are LGBT travelers important to tourism in Fort Lauderdale? What do they contribute?

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A: All travelers are important to Greater Fort Lauderdale because tourism creates jobs. Tourism is the #1 industry here followed by the marine industry. LGBT travelers are especially important as they spend more money than mainstream travelers. Last year over 1.5 million LGBT travelers came here and spent over $1.5 billion. Yes, a billion, with a “B.” The fact of the matter is the gay community spends money. They love to stay in nice hotels, eat at great restaurants, shop and of course love to enjoy the nightlife scene. I am proud to say we have one of the best LGBT scenes in the United States. Wilton Manors, of course, is the epicenter of the LGBT scene but it is spreading out into Oakland Park and Hollywood with restaurants, boutiques and coffee houses. All good for this destination as we continue to evolve and even though we are primarily known as a beach destination for travelers we are beginning to have more of an urban vibe.

INTERVIEW

5 Questions

Q: In another first, Greater Fort Lauderdale hosted the largest transgender conference in 2015 and your outreach efforts to the transgender community have been unparalleled. Why is the T in LGBT so important to you?

A: I wanted to use my global tourism platform to talk about the forgotten “T” in LGBT. It was of the utmost importance to me that we spoke to the Trans community just as we spoke to the lesbian and gay traveler. More than two years ago we launched a historic U.S. National Transgender Travel study to better understand the needs of Trans travelers. One of the main learning curves was that this is a very stealth community. Following the study results, we launched our Trans campaign called “Where Happy Meets Go Lucky,” and created a dedicated Transgender travel landing page on our website sunny.org/tlgb, placing the “T” first to further illustrate our commitment to the market. As a diverse community that has always been very inclusive, we commissioned the study to better understand transgender travelers and to educate our hospitality community on how to be more sensitive to the needs of these travelers. We know that the authentic vibe that people feel when visiting an LGBT-friendly destination is what attracts allies and millennial travelers that support communities that offer these experiences.

Q: In 2016 you were honored with an Honest Travel Award by the travel trade news website eTurboNews (eTN) and SuccessfulMeetings.com identified you as one of the most influential people in the global meetings industry honoring you with their 2016 Trailblazer Award. Last month you were the recipient of the Q.Digital’s inaugural Innovator Award for 2016. How does it feel to be so recognized for your pioneering work and how do you plan to build on this success?

A: Awards are really the icing on the cake, especially when they are from your peers. I have dedicated more than 25 years to supporting and marketing the LGBT community in Greater Fort Lauderdale. My focus continues to be on keeping Greater Fort Lauderdale ahead of other destinations by pushing the envelope with our marketing tools as well as educating our community about LGBT travel. Greater Fort Lauderdale is a cosmopolitan, edgy, diverse, inclusive, authentic and accepting destination for all travelers. It is a part of our personality, and it is who we are as a destination.

Venezuelan transgender model Isabella Santiago stars in Fort Lauderdale’s tourism ads.

Q: What are your thoughts on LGBT tourism on a national or even global scale? A: Global acceptance is continuing to grow and obviously safety is primary when we as LGBT people travel. While, it is important to always to be true to who you are and your values, sometimes when traveling it is best to always be thoughtful and respectful of the culture and customs of the Country you are visiting. n

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are planned for the event. More than 400 participants are expected to attend. The starting line and the finish line will be in the heart of Wilton Manors on Wilton Drive, and runners will take off at 7:30am. The Center is collaborating with Split Second Timing for event organization and promotion. There will also be a race expo which will give LGBT friendly businesses a chance to interact with participants and spectators. Target, Broward Health Imperial Point, TD Bank, Trader Joes and many others are expected to be on hand for the expo which will take place from 8am to 10am. Expect some great giveaways from these supportive companies.

uRegistration is $30 for adults. First 400 participants will receive a Pride Center Rainbow 5K Run t-shirt and a medal! Proceeds of this event support the vital services and programs of The Pride Center at Equality Park. For more info about registering to race, visit TheRainbow5k.com.

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by Billy Masters

Carrie Fisher

Debbie Reynolds

HOLLYWOOD | INSIDE & OUT

Why all the fuss about Carrie's admitting she had an affair with Harrison Ford? I have to admit I slept with her father!" â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Debbie Reynolds' response to the fuss that followed the release of "The Princess Diarist." |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

2016 really went out with a bang, didn't it? Days before Christmas, Carrie Fisher reportedly stopped breathing on a flight from London to Los Angeles. People close to Carrie tell me that she suffered from sleep apnea, which may have been a contributing factor in this incident. While she had little hope for recovery, being on a ventilator allowed her loved ones time to say goodbye. One of the people who couldn't say goodbye was Carrie's mom, Debbie Reynolds. She simply wasn't

strong enough to see her daughter like that. What can I say about Debbie Reynolds? She was exactly what you'd expect - no airs about this legend. She was fun, bawdy, outrageous, but also quite poignant. If you could get her alone (which was tough even for her family), she showed depth and empathy particularly for those suffering from mental illness. She was incredibly devoted to Carrie. When discussing her daughter's problems, she once said, "I always feel, as a mother does, that I protect her.

Who will do that when I'm gone?" The day after Carrie's death, Debbie also passed away. Debbie's son Todd believes she willed herself to die so that she could be with (and continue to take care of) Carrie. Once Carrie was gone, so was the center of Reynolds' life and her reason to live. Carrie had a child with longtime partner Bryan Lourd, who subsequently left her for a man! Debbie quipped, "You know, dear, we've had every sort of man in our family we've had horse thieves and alcoholics and one-man bands - but this is our first homosexual!" Maybe, maybe not. For eons, there were rumors that Debbie's close friendship with Agnes Moorehead was more than platonic. A 1974 feature in "People" magazine alluded to this: "Last April, when Debbie's closest friend, Agnes Moorehead, died at age 67,

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the missing vocals were the ones she was supposed to be singing! Carey's team claimed she didn't sing because she could not hear the track in her earpiece or the monitor. But that can't be the case because she lip-synched the first and last songs adequately. Throughout "Emotions", the dancers around her obviously heard well enough to perform without incident. My sources tell me that Carey planned to lip-synch all three songs, but somehow the wrong "Emotions" track got cued up, and she never intended to sing live. Mimi's people calls this sabotage. That may be true, but it sure is funny to

Mariah Carey

rumors circulated about the two women's relationship." That's quite a bold statement for 1974! Sources claim the affair was confirmed by Debbie's son, Todd—although I've yet to find that specific quote. But Reynolds was always very close with gay people. In fact, mother and daughter will be buried on the other side of a wall from one of Debbie's best friends— Liberace! As 2016 drew to a close, Ryan Seacrest barely made it out alive. The day before the "New Year's Rockin' Eve" celebration, he was trapped in an elevator! He Tweeted, "Hi, from underneath the ball in Times Square". If I had a nickel... The awkward situation lasted 35 minutes until Ryan was extricated thanks to some sexy members of the New York Fire Department. Next time you want to see hot firemen, Seacrest, just buy the calendar! You'd think that given the pre-show mishap, the telecast would go smoothly. It did for Ryan, but the same can't be said for Mariah Carey! Mimi was set to sing "Auld Lang Syne", "Emotions" and "We Belong Together". I suppose the word "sing" is incorrect "lip-synch" is probably a more accurate term. She got through the first number - clearly not singing. Once "Emotions" kicked in, Mariah found herself in an awful dilemma. What started playing was the background track - no prerecorded vocals (aside from the high-pitched pyrotechnics at the end). This left Mariah completely flustered onstage, saying "We're missing some of these vocals, but it is what it is - let the audience sing." Yeah,

watch, as you'll see on BillyMasters.com I traditionally tell you two things at the beginning of every New Year. Yes, I watched the Kennedy Center Honors even without Ambassador Schlossberg lumbering out in an ill-fitting gown. As to New Year's Eve, I always spend it watching Lindsay Wagner movies with dear friends. 2016 was a big year for Lindsay - TWO NEW FILMS! I don't expect any of you have heard of "Change of Heart" or "Love Finds You in Valentine", for PixL and UP TV, respectively (whatever they hell they are). But, hey, a gig's a gig. And Lindsay never disappoints. When I'm showing my sentimental side, it's time to end yet another column. But, first, a big announcement. After years of your clamoring, I am giving in to the demand for a book. Not really a memoir—more like a recap of the past two decades of gossip, with more than a handful of personal anecdotes. I plan to name the names behind some blind items and share some salacious stories I was asked to suppress. And all these recent deaths delivered a silver lining—fewer potential lawsuits! Of course, the lawyers always pore over www.BillyMasters.com—the site where my convictions have never led to a conviction.

If you have a question, send it to Billy@BillyMasters.com and I promise to get back to you before Seacrest offers himself up as a CPR dummy at his local firehouse! So, until next time, remember, one man's filth is another man's bible.

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ecuador: un país multiétnico En cuanto a la comunidad LGBT se refiere, la unión civil entre personas del mismo sexo es completamente legal; fue legalizada en el año 2008 y materializada el 15 de septiembre del 2014. con Oscar Ambulo

La remarcable historia de Ecuador y su geografía nos ha ayudado a apreciar las riquezas culturales de las comunidades que se encuentran a lo extenso de las costas del Mar Pacífico. En Ecuador, se encuentran imponentes glaciares y paisajes montañosos que se extienden a través de los diferentes tipos de ecosistemas que son muy particulares de la región. Ecuador tiene una población de unos 15

millones de habitantes. El país se divide en 24 provincias, entre las más importantes son: Bolívar, Galápagos, Guayas Imbabura, Pichincha donde se encuentra el capital Quito, y Guayas donde se encuentra la ciudad de Guayaquil que es la ciudad más grande en la región costera. La misma tiene una población de más de 4.000.000 habitantes, es la ciudad más grande del país. Estas ciudades representan respectivamente las culturas

costera y de montaña. Ecuador es un país multiétnico, y su población es de origen indígena, africana y europea. La mayoría de los ecuatorianos son mestizos, con una ascendencia española e indígena. Alrededor de más de un millón de ecuatorianos tienen raíces africanas, y muchos de ellos viven en las regiones de Esmeraldas y Chota en el noroeste del país. En cuanto a la comunidad LGBT se refiere, la unión civil entre personas del mismo sexo es completamente legal; fue legalizada en el año 2008 y finalmente se completó y fue materializada el 15 de septiembre del 2014. Por eso, Ecuador está en muy buena posición en cuanto a los derechos de la comunidad LGBT. En el Ecuador podrás encontrar diversidades de clubs nocturnos gay. Entre los más reconocidos y exuberantes son El Divino, Radar & Discoteca Bitch Cuando de turismo se habla el Ecuador debe ser uno de tus destinos turísticos a visitar. En esta ocasión te hablare de cuatro destinos turísticos de entre muchos hermosos que tiene este extraordinario país. Parque Nacional Yasuní es una de las regiones más diversas, en la cual es posible navegar por caudalosos ríos, realizar caminatas en la selva, avistar una extraordinaria cantidad de especies y compartir con las comunidades indígenas que han habitado el área por cientos de años. Mindo Nambillo es una reserva ecológica fenomenal.

Es un paraíso natural de bosques húmedos y nublados, espectaculares paisajes donde convergen ríos y cascadas, junto a una extraordinaria biodiversidad de orquídeas, mariposas y pájaros. Apodada la Capital Mundial de las Aves, es uno de los lugares turísticos de Ecuador más atractivos para el avistamiento de ellas, contándose cerca de quinientas variedades, la mayor avifauna del planeta, entre las que figuran especies como tucanes, papagayos, búhos, patos salvajes y colibrís. El centro histórico de Cuenca se considera una de las ciudades más bellas de Ecuador. Fascina por su preservado centro histórico declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco, es hogar de hermosas arquitecturas coloniales y republicanas, que se abren paso entre un espectáculo de calles adoquinadas, pequeños mercados, antiguas plazoletas y coloridos balcones. El pueblo de Montañita es un balneario de inmensas olas rodeado de cerros y vegetación. Al pie del mar, sus hermosos paisajes se han consagrado como uno de los lugares turísticos de Ecuador más visitados por gente joven y amantes del surf. Lo han impregnado con una atractiva atmosfera de relajo y agitadas fiestas que no mueren antes del amanecer. Este destino también atrae por su pintoresco pueblo, en donde rusticas construcciones a base de caña y paja se mezclan con posadas, un sinfín de bares, restaurantes

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informales, ferias artesanales y tiendas de surf. Entre sus calles peatonales, la música reggae es una constante junto a los banderines con símbolos de paz. Y la gastronomía de Ecuador es inigualable, entre sus platos típicos mas reconocidos están Bolón de verde, Locro Ecuatorianos, y una deliciosa crema de Zapallo y sin poder pasar por alto una rica y bien fría Pilsen. Bueno amigos sin más me despido…¡hasta la próxima! The remarkable history of Ecuador and its geography has helped us to appreciate the cultural richness of its communities that are located on the Pacific coast. In Ecuador, there are impressive glaciers and mountainous landscapes that extend through the different types

of ecosystems that are very particular of the region. Ecuador has a population of about 15 million inhabitants. The country is divided into 24 provinces, among the most important are: Bolívar, Galápagos, Guayas Imbabura, Pichincha where the capital city of Quito is located, and Guayas where Guayaquil is the largest city in the coastal region. It has a population of over 4,000,000 inhabitants, and is also the largest city in the country. These cities respectively represent coastal and mountain cultures. Ecuador is a multiethnic country, and its population is of indigenous, African and European origin. The majority of Ecuadorians are mestizos, with Spanish and indigenous ancestry. However, more than one million Ecuadorians have

African roots, and many of them live in the Esmeraldas and Chota regions in the northwestern part of the country. As far as the LGBT community is concerned, civil unions between people of the same sex is completely legal; they were originally legalized in 2008 and the law was finally completed and was instituted on September 15, 2014. Therefore, Ecuador is in very good position regarding the rights of the LGBT community. In Ecuador you can find a wide range of gay nightclubs. Among the most recognized and exuberant are: El Divino, Radar & Bitch Nightclub. When speaking of tourism, Ecuador must be one of your top destinations to visit. What follows are four tourist destinations I've highlighted that are among many beautiful

places that this extraordinary country has to offer. Yasuní National Park is one of the most diverse regions in the world. It is possible to navigate through mighty rivers, to hike in the jungle, to see an extraordinary amount of species and to share with the indigenous communities that have inhabited the area for hundreds of years. Mindo Nambillo is a phenomenal ecological reserve. It is a natural paradise of humid and cloudy forests, spectacular landscapes where rivers and waterfalls converge. The reserve features an extraordinary biodiversity of orchids, butterflies and birds. Dubbed the World Bird Capital, it is one of the most attractive tourist sites in Ecuador, where there are about five hundred varieties,

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the largest avifauna on the planet, including species such as toucans, parrots, owls, wild ducks and hummingbirds. The historic center of Cuenca is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador. It fascinates because of ts preserved historic center which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is home to beautiful colonial and republican architectures, and a spectacle of cobbled streets, small markets, ancient squares and colorful balconies. The village of Montañita is a seaside resort surrounded by hills and lush vegetation. Its beautiful landscapes have been consecrated as one of the most popular tourist places of Ecuador and are highly visited by young people and surfers. These tourists have left the town with an attractive atmosphere of relaxation and hectic parties that don't end till the sun comes up. This destination also attracts tourists because of its picturesque village, where rustic constructions made from cane and straw are mixed with inns, endless bars, informal restaurants, craft fairs and surf shops. All along its pedestrian streets, the reggae music is a constant next to the pennants with symbols of peace. The gastronomy of Ecuador is unparalleled, among its most typical dishes are Bolón de verde, Locro Ecuatorianos, and a delicious cream of Zapallo and we could never overlook a rich and very cold Pilsen to wash it all down with.

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ey woody! I’ve had a couple of bad experiences with Grindr guys showing up at my door looking 20 years older than they are and three inches shorter than they advertised if you know what I mean. Is it bad karma to turn away a guy at your door if he totally lied about himself? Or should I be nice, let them in and let them down gently? -- Feeling Guilty

y Dear Feeling Guilty: I don’t think you have the right to turn them away. You have the obligation to do it. Don’t confuse bad karma with good sense. You should be punishing liars, not rewarding them. Let’s face it; there are guys online who lie so much their business cards say, “Professional Liar.” These guys are counting on your horniness blurring your vision and turning their visit into a Convenience f#ck. The best way to stop these guys is to insist on lots of pictures *before* you meet them. If the pics don’t match or look suspicious, meet them in a neutral place or don’t meet them at all. The whole lying thing reminds me of a concept called, “The Tragedy of the Commons.” Here’s the condensed version: If individuals exploit the resources of a common piece of land without thinking about the costs of that exploitation to other users, the land will wither and die. Hence, the “Tragedy.” If apps are the land, then trust is the resource. Anybody who lies about something important is exploiting “the commons” for their own personal gain and ruining it for others. That’s why it’s so important that you call out the liars. Now, almost everyone fibs and fudges online, according to a study quoted on WebMD. In fact, the study showed 81% of online daters fibbed. That’s for heterosexuals. Can you imagine what it is for gay guys?

Fortunately, the study showed that “extreme lies” are rare, probably because the people who tell whoppers get tired of doors slamming in their face. The eventuality of meeting limits the lying to acceptable and undetectable levels. BTW, the majority of the fibs in the study were about age and weight, and most of those were fairly undetectable in real life. So how do we avoid the “Tragedy of the Commons” when most of us are going to fib? By making sure that the lies do no harm. That means never lying if it: A. Compromises the Other Person’s Values. If he believes in monogamy and you lie about being single…well, you just manipulated him into violating his own moral code. Don’t do it. B. Puts His Health And Safety At Risk. That includes lying about STDs, drug use or, worse, owning the complete collection of Olivia Newton John albums. C. Pisses Him Off Because The Lies Are So F#@king Obvious. It’s okay to lie about your age if you really look the age you’re lying about. But if you say you’re 28 and you look like you owe Jesus three bucks for the lumber, then that’s NOT OKAY. It’s okay to lie about your weight if you’re near the weight you’re lying about. But it’s not okay if the guy’s looking for a slender build. Bottom Line: If somebody lies about something important, turn him away. Don’t be rude but do be direct. Just say, “I’m sorry but you don’t look anything like your pictures or anything in your profile. This isn’t going to work. Goodbye.”

uAsk Woody a question at needwood@mac.

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Shoulders Like Boulders How to Get Them! By Tom Bonanti

One muscle group that guys sometimes forget about or simply train routinely, are shoulders, technically known as the deltoids. Strong well developed deltoids will give your upper body that extra flair. The stronger these muscles are, the more your deep rotator cuff muscles will be protected from injury. The deltoids are located at the top of each arm and consist of the anterior or front deltoids, mid or lateral deltoids, and the posterior or rear deltoids. Well developed deltoids resemble canon-balls and they’ll give your physique the extra “POW”!

HOT BODIES Workout

oLateral raises are great for the mid deltoids and they help you to achieve a broader look to the upper body. Stand with your feet slightly spread. Keep your back straight, your arms hanging at your sides. Holding a dumbbell in each hand, raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent. Return to the starting position slowly and intently.

oFront raises are dynamite for the front and

rear deltoids. Stand with your feet slightly apart. Hold the dumbbells with your palms down (overhand grip). Resting the dumbbells on your thighs or slightly to the side, raise the dumbbells forward to shoulder height alternating each side.

oBent over lateral raises are great for the

overall shoulder, but especially for the rear deltoids and upper back. Stand with your feet spread apart and your knees slightly bent. Bend forward at the waist and keep your back straight. Hold the dumbbells with your elbows slightly bent. Inhale and raise the dumbbells to your sides. Exhale as you complete the movement.

HEREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MY GUIDE TO EXERCISES THAT WILL HELP YOU TO ATTAIN BIGGER, BROADER SHOULDERS: oSeated dumbbell presses are great for

front and mid deltoids as well as for traps and triceps. Sit on a bench with your back straight. Never arch your lower back during any weight training exercise. Grasp two dumbbells with an overhand grip and lift them to your shoulders, palms facing forward. Inhale and press your arms to an extended vertical position. Exhale as you lower them back to your shoulders

oThe upright row is another exercise for the

mid and rear deltoids. Holding a weighted bar in front of you with an overhand grip, pull it to your chin while keeping your elbows above the bar. Keep the bar close to your body.

oWith each of the above exercises try

performing three to four sets of 10 to 12 reps with a manageable but challenging weight. Be careful to maintain proper form with each exercise. Train shoulders twice a week for best results!

uFor more information on routines to

develop just about any muscle group, contact Tom Bonanti (954) 557-1119 or trainertomb@aol.com.