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• Two of music’s most captivating live performers will share the stage this summer when multi-platinum selling and multiple Grammy Award-winning global superstars Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull reunite for a co-headlining tour with CNCO as support on Friday, June 23rd at 7:30 pm at the American Airlines Arena. DIANA ROSS
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• Performs twice in South Florida: On Saturday, June 24 at 8pm at the Kravis Center, and on Sunday, June 25 at 7:30 PM at Arsht Center. Diana Ross’ famed and remarkable career includes hit singles such as “Endless Love,” “I’m Coming Out,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” She is one of the most iconic female singers of all time and was named “Female Entertainer of the Century” by Billboard magazine. MOVIES
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• The Last Knight stars Mark Wahlberg, Laura Haddock, Gemma Chan, and Isabela Moner and is about Humans and Transformers at war, and Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving the future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. The movie is 143 minutes and hits theaters on Friday, June 23 THEATER
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• The Off-Broadway hit comedy Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. Playing at he Kravos Center from June 23 – 25; Tickets are $55
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GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA • Every coming out story has a song, and the “Generation OUT!” program weaves them together in a musical collection that spans decades. Expect to hear iconic tunes by Judy Garland, Madonna and Lady Gaga on Saturday, June 24 at 8pm at the Parker Playhouse.
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• Is comedy royalty as she is the child of playwright Ginger Reiter and comedian Jackie Mason, Sheba Mason has been performing in her mother’s plays since the age of 2. Honing her own skills onstage for years, Mason’s become a fixture of the Manhattan comedy scene, spouting witticisms about everything from politics to grandmothers. Catch her at the Boca Black Box on Thursday, June 22 at 9p.m.
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fter a breakout part in the “Hunger Games” saga, as dreamy tribute Finnick Odair, and now a starring role opposite Rachel Weisz in “My Cousin Rachel,” the odds certainly have been in Sam Cla lin's favor. Considering his winning streak, we're holding out hope that a “Fifty Shades of Grey”-style rendezvous between him and the Hemsworth brothers – his idea, mind you – could be the British actor's next major franchise. Till that blessed day comes, check out what the affable Me Before You looker has to say about inding the right gay role, how people are responding to his recent Hollywood body-shaming criticism and French gay porn.
I love seeing a woman in power, but, man, you really get jerked around in “My Cousin Rachel.” (Laughs) Haven't we all been there? Haven't we all been in love and kind of swept off, though
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usually warned by friends? But, of course, Philip is a bit of a loner and left to his own devices, really. Love is blind, and it makes you do crazy things. (Laughs)
Growing up, what was your introduction to the gay community? I got involved in musical theater at a young age and so that was an immediate part of my life. I mean, the second you kind of step onto the stage and embrace the arts, it becomes a part of you. And the second you open yourself up to becoming an actor and performing and exploring this industry in whatever capacity – any form of art, really – there's an openness, and it's a really wonderful and incredibly rewarding industry to work in.
Plus, you're British. (Laughs) It does really upset me that people aren't open-minded. People are still
hung up on such a traditional old-world life, and people should be allowed to love who they want and be who they want and speak what they want and believe in what they want. I think it's a shame that people are so narrow-minded that they believe their way is the only way. It's sickening, in all honesty.
I don't believe you have played a gay role, and I'm gonna let you give me one good reason why that hasn't happened. (Laughs) I actually got oered the role of a gay man in a TV series! But I didn't think it was well enough written. I have auditioned for gay parts and not got them and desperately wanted them. It's nothing I'm shying away from. It's something I fully embrace. And, actually, I have done it in plays during drama school, but it just hasn't worked yet for me. But I'd jump at the chance. I'd be happy to do anything that was sort of good enough for me to kind of get my feet stuck in, like a meaty role, or an opportunity to work with a great director no matter what the story and no matter what the character.
How aware are you of your LGBT fan base? In all honesty, I kind of don't know (laughs). What I mean is, any fans, really, I'm just – it's always a surprise that someone from whatever country or walk of life (is a fan), and it just sort of amazes me that people travel so far and spend so much time waiting. It's very humbling. It's something that you can never really get used to. I think you'd be not a nice person if you got used to it. It's a consistent shock and one that I try to embrace as best I can. I'm always so grateful that people are interested and do go out of their way to watch my movies and follow my social media. I feel very grateful and lucky and thankful.
Recently, you acknowledged being bodyshamed on movie sets, and I'm glad you spoke out against the issue as it relates to
male actors in Hollywood. There are many men in the LGBT community who deal with body-related issues. You know, I'm like any human being on this planet; I have my insecurities. And it fascinates me that bringing it up in an interview resonated with so many people, only because people seem surprised by the fact that happened. I'm like, are you kidding me? It's been happening for decades and decades and decades. It's just not talked about as much. It's amazing that it has resonated and hit home for so many people. That is, unfortunately, the harsh reality of the world that we live in. We sort of live our lives through Instagram and Twitter and these ilters, and we give people an insight into our lives, but we're so, so picky about what it is that we share. It's so kind of manipulative and it's warped our reality. In actuality, how many people are Hollywood-ready 24/7? I think for me as a father and as a friend and as a son
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I love the entire Hemsworth family. I say we get all of us involved and we do a “Fifty Shades of Grey.” We can make it reality.
and as a husband, I wanna be around my loved ones – I don't wanna be spending every day under the sun working out.
Actress Niecy Nash recently told The Cut, “Hollywood is a business that will often require you to be something else. But at some point you have to say, I'm going to be 100 percent who I am and be OK with that.” Does that resonate with you? When was the point in your career you decided to be your authentic self? Don't get me wrong: I wholly agree with
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what she said. But at the same time, also, one of the reasons I got into acting was because of my insecurities, I suppose. I enjoy hiding behind different characters. My social media feed doesn't really re lect exactly what I'm doing. I am active on social media, but it's not quite my life. That, to me, is private. And when I work I love exploring and having those other characters be another side of me and sharing them with the world. In truth, I partly enjoy physically transforming myself for roles. Someone whose career I admire is Christian Bale; he mentally and emotionally goes to a different place every time, and he physically transforms himself and that's always quite admirable. At the same time, to stand out from the crowd, and in order to put your stamp on your work, to have that con idence in yourself somewhat, you have to believe in yourself that you can do it. I still feel like I'm inding my own feet, and every day I'm learning something new. There will de initely come
a time when I'm 100 percent con ident in family. I say we get all of us involved and we do a family. I say we get all of us involved and we do a a time when I'm 100 percent con ident in myself, I hope. But I'm not quite there yet. As “Fifty Shades of Grey.” We can make it reality. “Fifty Shades of Grey.” We can make it reality. myself, I hope. But I'm not quite there yet. As an actor, you kind of constantly panic about an actor, you kind of constantly panic about what people think, and we strive for In “Me Before You,” there's a recurrent joke In “Me Before You,” there's a recurrent joke what people think, and we strive for perfection as actors, but the thing about regarding French gay porn. Please tell me regarding French gay porn. Please tell me perfection as actors, but the thing about being an actor is you'll never be perfect. that was based on an anecdote from your that was based on an anecdote from your being an actor is you'll never be perfect. own life. own life. Till then, we'll always have you giving (Laughs) I can't say I've watched any French (Laughs) I can't say I've watched any French Till then, we'll always have you giving Josh Hutcherson CPR in “The Hunger porn, actually. No, French porn is not something porn, actually. No, French porn is not something Josh Hutcherson CPR in “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” In fact, you had a that I've seen before. However, now I'm Games: Catching Fire.” In fact, you had a that I've seen before. However, now I'm real bromance there for a while, and you intrigued! real bromance there for a while, and you intrigued! even said during an interview, As editor of Q Syndicate, the even said during an interview, As editor of Q Syndicate, the “My mouth touching his was international LGBT wire service, “My mouth touching his was international LGBT wire service, a beautiful moment.” Chris Azzopardi has interviewed a a beautiful moment.” Chris Azzopardi has interviewed a When can we expect you multitude of superstars, When can we expect you multitude of superstars, to rekindle that ire? including Meryl Streep, Mariah to rekindle that ire? including Meryl Streep, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé. Reach You know, Josh is You know, Josh is Carey and Beyoncé. Reach him via his website at honestly one of my honestly one of my him via his website at www.chris-azzopardi.com favorite people in the favorite people in the www.chris-azzopardi.com and on Twitter world. In all honesty, world. In all honesty, and on Twitter (@chrisazzopardi). every time I go to Los every time I go to Los (@chrisazzopardi). Angeles – and I've only Angeles – and I've only been there once since we been there once since we inished “Hunger Games,” inished “Hunger Games,” if you can believe it – I if you can believe it – I always hope that I can actually always hope that I can actually hang with him, and I'm sure if hang with him, and I'm sure if he's in London he knows he he's in London he knows he could give me a call. But yeah, could give me a call. But yeah, hopefully something can be hopefully something can be rekindled – that's the hope. rekindled – that's the hope. He's one of my favorites. He's one of my favorites.
“Hunger Games” fans have “Hunger Games” fans have some of the wildest some of the wildest imaginations – and some imaginations – and some pretty fantastic gay ideas for pretty fantastic gay ideas for you, Josh and Liam you, Josh and Liam Hemsworth. What are your Hemsworth. What are your thoughts on the gay fan thoughts on the gay fan iction that's been written iction that's been written about you three? about you three? Fan iction is one of those Fan iction is one of those things I wish I knew more things I wish I knew more about. Someone was telling about. Someone was telling me that “Fifty Shades of Grey” me that “Fifty Shades of Grey” was based on “Twilight” fan was based on “Twilight” fan iction. I didn't realize there iction. I didn't realize there was an underworld with these was an underworld with these kind of amazingly imaginative kind of amazingly imaginative ideas. I had no idea! But I love ideas. I had no idea! But I love Liam as much as I love – in Liam as much as I love – in fact, I love Chris Hemsworth. I fact, I love Chris Hemsworth. I love the entire Hemsworth love the entire Hemsworth
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The best chatter on Facebook this week “That’s when I saw him. I was just in shock at the sight of it. I yelled at the man to get off my pig or I would damn well shoot him. He was screaming saying he was unable to move as his penis was stuck in the pig’s vagina.”
“If we took the energy and vitriol we reserved to pounce on one flag variation in one city and turned it on those who seek to destroy our rights, we’d be running the world tomorrow and we’d all have gorgeous new hairstyles to boot.” —Drag icon LADY BUNNY, speaking about the controversy over the proposal to add the colors black and brown to the rainbow flag.
“This year in the LGBT community, I hope to see young people get more involved politically and become more active and more aware. I want to see young LGBT people – not just young, all LGBT people – get involved politically, because these freedoms that we’ve witnessed in the past 20 years could slip away in a heartbeat.” —RuPAUL, TV drag celebrity and entertainer, in Entertainment Weekly’s LGBT issue this Pride month.
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—An unnamed Hendersonville, North Carolina farmer telling police how he found a local man having sex with his pig. The perpetrator was charged with indecent assault and cruelty to animals.
“There’s no way in heck I would attend LA Pride because it’s a Resist March. Instead of celebrating diversity, it’s the opposite of what Pride stands for.”
—GINA ROBERTS, a transgender woman in Los Angeles who served as a delegate at last year’s Republican convention.
“Because I hate the mother*cker. How’s that?” —Broadway star and gay favorite PATTI LUPONE, when a reporter kept pressing her for an answer as to why she hoped President Donald Trump doesn’t attend her current Broadway show, War Paint.
“I thought I should take a lot of pills and I could go to sleep and not wake up anymore. And everything would be so much better because then I would not be transgender and I wouldn’t have to experience the stuff that I experienced at McDonald’s.”
—LA’RAT REED, a transgender woman in Wayne County, Michigan, who is suing her former employer McDonald’s for sexual harassment. Reed alleges the ongoing harassment by co-workers and supervisors included getting her genitals groped and being forced to use a broom closet as a bathroom.
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ast Monday, Poverello celebrated their 30th Anniversary with an all-day Open House. Seen there were almost every single board member, and hundreds of community member’s paying respect to what Father Tom created!
On Thursday evening, the Mayor and City Commissioners presented the Stonewall VIP party at Richardson Historic Park. Seen there was many politicians including Mayors and commissioners from many neighboring cities, as well as all the commissioners from WM, and Victor Zepka and Alyson Thomas (Boardwalk) who supplied all the delicious food, Mike (SFGN) and his hubby Will, Robert Boo (Pride Center), abbey Alfasi (Unite Energy Drink), Rabbi Noah Kitty (who was honored) and many more.
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On Friday SAVE!'s Champions of Equality Gala was held at the Penthouse Riverside Wharf in Miami and featured amazing views of downtown and Brickell. They honorees were: Jazz Jennings, Nancy Broadzki, and from Royal Caribbean Cruises Grand Van Ulbrich & Francisca Phillips. The Hall of Champions Awards went to: Mark Ketcham, Herb Sosa, Justin Flippin, and a six other political figures. On Saturday, was the annual Stonewall Wilton Manors: Parade and Street festival where tens of thousands showed up to have fun. Some of the highlights of the parade
were: Grand Marshall Sharon Gless, Broward Sheriff Scott Israel, Rep. Debbie
Wasserman-Schultz, Kicked off with a Pulse tribute, and Pride Center announced their theme for Wicked Manors “Heroicons."
Some of the big entertainers at the local bars were: Company B at Hunters, Lilly McCloud at Rumors, Wendy Ho & Jackie Beat at Progress,
Everything need to plan EVERYTHING YOUyou NEED TO PLAN YOURyour WEEKweek u THURSDAY JUN 22 Out in the Tropics LGBTQ Performing Arts Series and FUNDarte in association with Centro Cultural Español present La Shica in concert at The Gleason Room at the Fillmore (1700 Washington Ave, Miami Beach). La Shica is a Madridbased artist who mixes the raw passion of flamenco with the girt of urban Hip-hop and rap, adding touches of rock and funk, and rounding out the sound with generous jazz and blues influences. Purchase tickets at the Fillmore Box office in person or call them at 305-673-7300 or through Ticketmaster.com. u FRIDAY JUN 23
Miami’s own golden boy Pit Bull reunites with Enrique Iglesias for what is sure to be an amazing concert at 7:30 pm at the American Airlines Arena.
Out in the Tropics LGBTQ Performing Arts Series and FUNDarte present Joey Arias in concert at the Gleason Room at The Fillmore (1700 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach). Joey
Arias is an internationally acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, actor, performance artist, and fashion icon. Arias lived and worked with legendary musician Klaus Nomi then became a performance artist, cabaret singer, and drag artist,
u SATURDAY JUN 24 save $5, or spend $100 and Compasssave $15. of Palm Beach presents the 16th annual u FRIDAY JUNE 16 Stonewall Black & White Ball: Emerald Night NBC 6 Cafe' at Rosie's Bar & (Translation: Black and white withGrill from 9a.m. to 11:30a.m a glimmer of with free coffee and treats an emerald) at the Harriet the opportunity to meet the Himmel Theater in City Place, WestNBC 6 Morning News Team! Palm Beach. At 7:30p.m.This is an Official Stonewall is the VIP Pride Week event appearance and Leadership award by NBC 6 for the Wilton reception ($75) and at Manors Stonewall Pride Para 9p.m. is general admission & Festival. ($35 in advance and $40 at the door). Tickets can be purchased atThe Art and Culture CompassGLCC. Center/Hollywood announce com or in person at and became popular among the opening of its summer these locations: Compass early Gay Pride activists Communityexhibitions tonight. Charley Center, in Miami. Arias played the Friedman: Moist Things – u THURSDAY JUNE 15 Roosters, Penny’s at the emcee in Cirque du Soleil’s Selected Works 1995-2017 an Duke, Mad Hatter, The Box Zumanity, for which he The GLLN invites everyone David Rohn: In Service | Out O Gallery, Fort Dix or Studio co-wrote 3 songs. He has to join them for Happy Hour at Service. Also showing is Lisa 205. performed at such venues as Rumors from 6-8pm. This Rockford: Dear 33020. The Carnegie Hall, The Freedom event is generously sponsored Noche Latina Saturdays Theatre in London and a by our Strategic Alliance inside the Ivy Dance Room world tour through cabaret Members Edward Jones and and Patio at the Manor clubs of Paris, Tokyo, Canada, Seacoast Bank. Complex presents “Puerto and England. His film credits Rican Pride Celebration,” include Mondo New York, Big with their annual “Hot Top Pee Wee, Elvira, Mistress Boricua Contest” featuring of the Dark, Wigstock – The $300 in cash and prizes Movie, Flawless, To Wong Foo, exhibitions will run through (limited toAugust 20 with the opening the first 5 Thanks for Everything! Julie contestantsreception taking place on that sign up). Newmar, and Z Chromosome. The night will star Sasha TV credits include an tonight from 6 to 9 pm. Lords and Admission to the opening Selena Jimenez, infamous Saturday Night Live resident DJ episode withStarting today through David Bowie and along withreception is $10 and free for Larry Larr spinning Klaus Nomi, Ann Magnuson’s Sunday, June 18th My TropiXXX members. Gallery hours are your Latin Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 5 favorites and Vandemonium (Cinemax), is featuring a Pride Sale, where Hot Latin Go-Go papi’s. Elvira’s MTV Halloween Ruby members get 40% off and pm; Saturday – Sunday 12 – 4 Saturdays at the Manor Special, HBOs Dragtime and 20% off for nonmembers. pm; closed on Mondays. are from 11pm to 4am and Real Sex, and Gayer than Gay Admission to the Center COVER before on VH1. Purchase tickets at the feature NOfollowing the opening recepti From today until June 20, the midnight and only $7 with Fillmore Box office in person Pride Factory features a sale is $7 for adults, $4 for seniors Manor cardand students, and free for after midnight or call them at 305-673-7300 where the more you spend, the and $10 without. or throughmore you save. Spend $50 and Ticketmaster.com. members.
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The Frost Museum, in the Hsiao Family Special Exhibition Gallery presents Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience invites guests on a journey of space exploration with hands-on activities and multimedia components. Guests will get a glimpse of the challenges and triumphs of space exploration. Interactive exhibits invite engagement in the extraordinary conditions of space exploration and the science that makes it successful. What lies ahead for human space flight? And what does it mean for life on Earth? Discover what is possible and what awaits in orbit and beyond. Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience is on display at Frost Science
from today through Sunday, September 10. Admission is complimentary with museum tickets. More information is available at frostscience.org/ space.
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Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida presents “Generation OUT!,” which is coming out stories weaved together in a musical collection that spans decades. Expect to hear iconic tunes by Judy Garland, Madonna and Lady Gaga on Saturday, at 8pm at the Parker Playhouse. To purchase tickets go to: BrowardCenter.org u SUNDAY JUN 25
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Nonesuch Records releases The Natalie Merchant Collection,—a deluxe ten-CD box set compiled by Merchant—on June 23, 2017. The Natalie Merchant Collection comprises ten discs, including all eight of her solo studio albums from the past three decades. A ninth disc, Butterfly, is a new studio set featuring four new songs and six reinterpreted selections from her catalogue, all arranged for string quartet. The final disc is Rarities, a collection of 28 | Hotspots.LGBT
fifteen rare and previously unreleased tracks recorded between 1998 and 2017, which offers a unique view of Merchant’s creative experimentation through home studio demos, album outtakes, live tracks, and collaborations with diverse artists like Billy Bragg, David
Gospel Jubilee at 6 p.m. which is a joyful celebration of Southern Gospel Music.
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The SUPREME diva, Diana Ross performs tonight at 7:30pm at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Diana Ross’ famed and remarkable career includes hit singles such as “Endless Love,” “I’m Coming Out,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” She is one of the most iconic female singers of all time and was named “Female Entertainer of the Century” by Billboard magazine. For more information or tickets, go to ArshtCenter.org.
Broward Equality Connection takes place today from 6p.m. to 8p.m. at Mojo’s Restaurant (4140 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale). There is no charge for this event, so you can bring a guest, or three! Equality Connections are a great way to introduce new people to the work of Equality Florida. If you stay for dinner, Anthony & Domenick of Mojo’s will “give back” to Equality Florida 20% of regular priced menu items. For reservations (recommended) call 954-568-4443.
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Miami Live (912 71st Street, Miami Beach) presents Open Mic Night starting at 9pm, hosted by DJ Epps, with Shemuwel performing live!
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Byrne, The Chieftains, Cowboy Junkies, and Amy Helm. The package includes a 100-page lyric book and pictorial history of the singer-songwriter’s solo career—an archival treasure box for collectors. Preorders are available now at nonesuch. com with an instant download of the new recording of “Frozen Charlotte” from the Butterfly disc as well as an exclusive, limited-edition print autographed by Merchant. To coincide with the release of the box set, Merchant will tour the US this summer with Natalie Merchant: 3 Decades of Song, performing songs from across her entire career. A portion of the tour’s proceeds will be donated to the environmental organization Food & Water Watch, which champions healthy food and clean water. Tickets are on sale now, and more information may be found at nataliemerchant.com.
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Peppermint: Drag needs to go in a new direction. The trans movement has never been more relevant than it is now and I want to be a part of a historic moment. I think winning the title of "America's Next drag Superstar" as a trans Queen would be just that.
Sasha: America's Next Drag superstar needs to be someone who will evolve along with the art of drag, who's open to new ideas and wants to evolve and change quickly. That's been my focus from the beginning. Even if I don't win the crown, I guarantee that I'll be the one turning out the most surprising new types of drag 38 | Hotspots.LGBT
performance and drag looks! But I'm also committed to curating and representing drag for others. I publish an art magazine about drag (“Velour: The Drag Magazine”) and produce a stage-show called “Nightgowns,” which features some of the best drag I know (especially non-Drag Race drag), with a focus on trans performers, POC drag artists, drag kings and even AFAB queens! No matter the outcome of Drag Race, I plan to leave my mark on the history of drag!
Shea's: “In this competition, I have really had the ability to handle whatever the judges throw at me. Being talented is one thing, but applying those talents shows the true making of a superstar and I believe I did just that."
Trinity: Because I deserve to win! I have C.U.N.T. I feel that I was the most versatile from the girls. I am the hardest worker and I would do the best at representing the brand of Americas Next Drag Superstar.
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AND THE WINNER IS...
u Congrats to the 2017 Stonewall Court: Miss Agatha Tolley & Mr. Efrain Reyes.
SWEATING THE GLITTER OUT u Cycleward Studio recently hosted a
Pulse Pride Ride benefitting the victims fund & Equality Florida.
SOUTHERN BOY
u Swing by Southern Nights Fort Lauderdale
and get a cold one from Dorian.
ARTIST DU JOUR
u Artist Manuel Leon participated in the ArtsUnited United & Proud show at Magnetic Pompano.
SOOO GROOVY
u Mod Wine Lounge owners Chad & Frank would like to thank everyone for two groovy years.
OH LEIGH...
u Carlos did a great Leigh Bowery
inspired creation for Georgie’s Alibi/ Monkey Bar’s Turnabout.
SHE’S A WINNER
u Condragulations to Athena Dion, the Winner of the Ultimate Miami Drag Queen Pageant.
A FAMILY OUTING
HELLO HOTNESS
u Meet Juan Carlos. He likes being shirtless
& drinking at Rumors. Enough said.
WELCOME IN
u GLBX’s Frances Herrara is welcomed by
Be Well MedSpa’s Oren Kiriatto to the latest GLBX After Hours Mixer.
u Fort Lauderdale’s Jennings Crew stopped by the Equality Rally for Unity & Pride at Huizenga Park.
COMPASS CELEBRATES PRIDE AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AT 16TH ANNUAL STONEWALL BALL
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n Saturday June 24, 2017, Compass will host the annual Stonewall Ball at the Harriet Himmel Theater in CityPlace. The “black and white” party commemorates the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising of June 1969, an event widely regarded as the birth of the modern gay rights movement. This year, Compass will incorporate a “glimmer of green” to add a pop of color to the annual black and white party.
STONEWALL Black-n-White BALL 6.24.2017
with a Glimmer of Green
Lake Worth City Commissioner, Andy Amoroso, is this year’s recipient of the Compass Leadership Award. Established in 2006, the Compass Leadership Award recognizes an elected or appointed of�icial who has demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusive social justice. Theo Smith will be awarded the Michael Brown Memorial Faces of the Community Award for his tireless volunteerism and community organizing within the LGBT community.
“We’ll have entertainment and ambiance never before experienced at Stonewall Ball,” hints Julia Murphy. “This ball commemorates the event that launched the modern LGBTQ rights movement and we seek to honor its importance and continuation.”
Compass’ Stonewall Ball June 24th will start with a VIP reception at 7:30 pm. General admission begins at 9pm. Tickets for the VIP reception are $75; general admission is $35 if purchased in advance or $40 at the door. To purchase tickets or for more information go to www.compassglcc.com or call Compass at 561-533-9699
COMPASS Mission Compass aims to diminish stereotypes by challenging long-standing misconceptions about the character of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. We accomplish this by emboldening our youth, promoting pride in our community, and acting as an educator, advocate, health service provider, and focal point for community organizing. 44 | Hotspots.LGBT
Despite our changing times, America's leading companies a n d b r a n d s a r e p r o u d l y remaining out and proud, with more companies including LGBTQ people and families in mainstream advertising and marketing than ever before. Logo, the leading entertainment brand for the LGBTQ community, today released the second annual 'Trailblazing Companies' list, a ranking of companies and brands that have demonstrated a public commitment to LGBTQ people & issues through advertising, communications, and other public initiatives. The campaigns and marketing endeavors on the list showcase a range of personalities, stories and experiences within the LGBTQ community. Hilton, Anheuser-Busch,
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Marriott, Google, and Apple were fou n d to have t he highest scores in categories t h a t c o u n t e d L G B T Q initiatives in the following o b j e c t ive , p u b l i c - fa c i n g categories: LGBTQ-Inclusive Advertising, Digital Video & Social Media, Policy Support, Spokespersons & C-Suite Executives, Donations & Sponsorships, and Website E n g a g e m e n t . T h i s ye a r, e x a m p l e s o f c o r p o r a t e support for the survivors, families and victims of the Orlando Pulse nightclub tragedy were also calculated in scoring. Accordi ng to Bob W i t e c k , President of Witeck Communi-
cations, LGBTQ consumers represent an estimated buying power of $971 billion. Previous Logo research also has found that 71 percent of LGBTQ consumers are more likely to support a brand after seeing an equality-themed ad, while 71 percent were more likely to purchase from a company that a c t i v e l y s u p p o r t s a n d c o n t r i b u t e s t o L G B T Q charities/causes. L o g o ' s ' T r a i l b l a z i n g Companies' list was created through extensive research conducted in partnership with Witeck Communications, a
strategic communications firm with special expertise in LGBTQ communications. Logo started with a pool of close to 200 consumer-facing companies that earned 100% scores for their internal LGBTQ policies on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. Each company was then evaluated based on the seven objective categories that demonstrate each company's support of the LGBT community in the public sphere. Companies were awarded points based on their performance in each of these areas. “Each of these companies is delivering a message of inclusion, diversity and equality that is needed now more than ever,” said Pamela Post, SVP of Programming for Logo. “While we are incredibly proud to recognize these 25 trailblazing companies who are raising the bar higher than just their bottom line, the ultimate goal is to one day reach a time when a list like this is no longer necessary.” Bob Witeck also adds that, “the resonance of LGBTQ attitudes in the marketplace has made a sea of change in how brands express their values, connect innovatively with diverse households, and grow market share. This new study is an encouraging roadmap of trends and opportunities for all brands aiming to step up their competition.”
1. Hilton 2. Anheuser Busch 3. Marriott International 4. Google 5. Apple 6. Unilever 7. Target 8. American Express Co. 9. Macy's 10. Campbell 11. PepsiCo 11. AT&T Inc. 11. Wells Fargo 14. Nike 14. Nissan North America 16. PNC Financial 16. Bank of America Corp. 18. Diageo North America 18. E&J Gallo Winery 20. American Airlines 20. Hallmark 22. Comcast 23. Intel Corp. 23. Toyota Motor 25. Alaska Air Group For more information on the rankings and each company's score visit: files.logo.tv.com/rules/logo-25trailblazing-companies-2016.pdf
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
Mamma Mia
Al Pacino
By Romeo San Vicente
soon as La Streep's calendar cleared. The cast is back: Colin Firth, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan and most likely some of the rest, singing other songs from the Swedish Beatles' back catalog (and probably a couple of reprises of tunes from last time). And in 2018 you will go buy a ticket. You know you will. This is your next Waterloo, and Pierce Brosnan's singing voice is the secret slaying force.
The question is not why they're making a sequel to “Mamma Mia!” The 2008 smash grossed over $600 million worldwide, after all. The question is why it took so long to get here. It's been nearly a decade since Meryl Streep and pals warbled ABBA tunes in the service of some kind of plot – truthfully, we forgot what the movie was even about and so did you – and we wondered if anyone would ever have the nerve to say, “You know what? We need even more of ‘that’.” But in a world where “Paul Blart: Mall
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Cristian de la Fuente
Mama Mia, get ready for more “Mamma Mia”
Cop 2” was an easy decision, perhaps we shouldn't have wondered so much; it was always going to happen, just as
ABC jumps on the musical bandwagon with “The Little Mermaid”
Would anyone have ever
“Fly” girls ready for takeoff
Bruce Boxleitner
Based on real events, the indevelopment series “Fly”
Judith Light
predicted that the hot thing on TV in 2017 would be dueling broadway musicals, done live? That an innovative staging of “Grease” would win over television critics and audiences? That old-fashioned musical theater would captivate the nation? Well, it did, predictions be hanged, and now ABC is climbing aboard. The network will revive its _Wonderful World of Disney_ brand and kick off what is certain to be an ongoing series of special broadcasts with _The Wonderful World of Disney: The Little Mermaid Live!_ A celebrity-packed cast will be announced as soon as the ink is dry on their contracts. And the clock is already ticking: the airdate is scheduled for Oct. 3 and the network promises an interesting twist on the format, one that will mix live action with animation. We're intrigued, Disney. Now please entice us with some stars.
Scotty Bowers
promises something refreshingly different. Set in Atlanta, it's the story of the first commercial airline flight crew staffed entirely with African-American women. Their lives and careers, and the obstacles they face, will form the ongoing narrative, and the cast will include TV vets Tatyana Ali (”The Fresh Prince of Bel Air”), Bruce Boxleitner (”Babylon 5”), Cristian de la Fuente (”Devious Maids”), Valarie Pettiford (”The Blacklist”), as well as Ja Rule, Mindy Cohn, Cicely Tyson, Marla Gibbs, Todd Bridges, “Glee” star Amber Riley, and the show's creator, former child actor Rae'Ven Kelly, taking control of her own projects starting here. This women-driven enterprise will also feature behind the scenes talent like lesbian filmmaker Aurora Guerrero, whose 2012 feature “Mosquita y Mari” was a hit at Sundance and an LGBT festival staple. “Fly” is shooting now and waiting for a network pickup, but that wait will certainly not be very long. We're looking forward to this one for 2018.
Buckle up For “The Secret History of Hollywood”
Did you get a chance to pick up 2012's trashiest memoir,
“Full Service: My Adventures In Hollywood and The Secret Sex Lives of The Stars”? Not yet, you say? Well, summer's here and the time is right, as it were. But if you'd rather wait for the documentary film on the subject, well, the time is almost right for that, too. Scotty Bowers, now 93 years old and the author of “Full Service”, was a World War II vet who came to Hollywood and quickly fell in with a circle of queer movie stars, all of whom were looking for sex on the down low. Bisexual, hungry and ready to make friends and money, Bowers arranged the liaisons (and often participated) and took notes. Now, documentary filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer (”Valentino: The Last Emperor”) has the movie version ready, titled “Scotty and The Secret History of Hollywood”, and there was a buyer's screening at the recent Cannes Film Festival. That means there's no distributor just yet. But salacious sells, and so it's only a matter of time before your local LGBT film festival gets its hot hands on this hotter property. Romeo San Vicente politely requests that “Mamma Mia 3” be set in outer space.
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Ultimate Miami Drag Queen Pageant at Magic City Casino
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Rod Stewart joined by Cyndi Lauper Two of music's most acclaimed artists and powerhouse live performers will tour together this summer when Rod Stewart is joined by special guest Cyndi Lauper for an 18-city. Produced by Live Nation, the tour begins Thursday, July 6 in Hollywood, FL, Hard Rock Casino and Saturday, July 8 in Tampa, FL at Amalie Arena. For more information on the tour, please visit livenation.com. Tickets for Hollywood, FL (July 7); Tampa, FL (July 8); are available at ticketmaster.com. Sir Rod Stewart is one of the bestselling artists in the history of recorded music with 200 million records sold worldwide. With his signature voice, narrative songwriting, trendsetting style and passionate live performances he's transcended all genres of popular music, from rock, folk, soul, R&B, new wave, and even the Great American Song Book; making him one of the few stars to enjoy charttopping albums throughout every decade of his five decade-long career. As a singer and songwriter his hits 66 | Hotspots.LGBT
include “Gasoline Alley,” “Every Picture Tells a Story,” “Mandolin Wind,” “You Wear It Well,” “The Killing of Georgie,” “Tonight's the Night,” “You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim),” “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?,” “Young Turks,” “Forever Young,” “Hot Legs,” “Infatuation” and the indelible, “Maggie May.” Stewart's performed for millions of fans on all seven continents, even holding the record for the largest-ever free concert, for an estimated 4.2 million in Rio de Janeiro on New Year's Eve in 1996. In addition to touring, his Las Vegas residency, "Rod Stewart: The Hits," at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace has remained one of the hottest tickets and best reviewed shows since its launch in 2011. He's earned countless of the industry's highest awards, among them; two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the ASCAP Founders Award for songwriting, New York Times bestselling author, Grammy™ Living Legend, and in 2016 he officially became “Sir Rod Stewart” after being knighted by Britain's Prince William at Buckingham Palace for his services to music and charity. rodstewart.com Cyndi Lauper is a Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Awardwinning artist who, after 30 sterling years and global record sales in excess of 50 million albums, has proven that she has the heart and soul to keep her legion of fans compelled by her every creative move. With her first album, She's So Unusual, Lauper won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist and became the first female in history to have four top-five singles from a debut album. With a string of unique follow-ups, Lauper has continued to push her own boundaries, exploring electronic dance music, American standards, the Memphis blues and, with her latest studio album Detour, country classics from the '40s, '50s, and '60s which features collaborations with some of country music's most-celebrated artists including Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, and Alison Kraus. In recognition of her ongoing contribution to music, Lauper was inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015. cyndilauper.com
EATING OUT A SAMPLE OF FORT LAUDERDALE’S FAVORITE
restaurants
ASIA BAY 1111 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale asiabayrestaurants.com 954-848-9900 Elegant riverfront dining with a menu of Japanese and Thai dishes including creative sushi rolls.
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BEEFCAKES (at Boardwalk) 1721 N. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale BoardwalkBar.com 954-463-6969 Open daily from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. The best burgers and chicken wings in town. BONA ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2468 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors bonaitalianrestaurant.com 954-565-7222 Under new ownership! Fresh made Italian food. Signature dishes include Fazzoletti, (pasta purses with fontina cheese, cream sauce, peas/bacon), Chicken Cyriac or traditional Eggplant Parmigiana. CEVICHE BY THE SEA 2823 E. Oakland Park Blvd. CevicheByTheSea.com 954-999-0751 Intimate seafood and Peruvian cuisine. Recommended as a “truly remarkable dining experience.” Reservations recommended. Open for lunch. Happy Hour M-F, 5-7 p.m.
Zuckerello’s owners Adam Zucker (right) and Eli Biton. ZUCKERELLO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3017 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale zuckerellos.com 954-776-4282 Familiar Italian pastas and flavorful mainstays (plus great early-bird specials) are offered up in this warm, inviting restaurant. The concept of Zuckerello's Italian Restaurant began in November 1989 in the mind of Adam Zucker. His desire was to operate a neighborhood restaurant and bar. It was important to him that Zuckerello's be a place where locals could come and dine in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. After 12 years, in 2001, Eli Biton joined Adam in this endeavor, and pursued the same envision for the concept of Zuckerello's Italian Restaurant. Try this restaurant just once and it will quickly become a favorite!
EAT 2150 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Eatinwiltonmanors.com 954-626-0722 Menu offers everything from salmon to Chef Rosario’s meatloaf. Great $10 specialty drink menu. FLIP FLOPS DOCKSIDE EATERY 3051 NE 32nd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale FlipFlopsDocksideEatery.com 954-567-1672
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Relax on the dock while sipping a specialty cocktail or eating a fresh, made-toorder item from the menu. GEORGIE’S ALIBI & MONKEY BAR 266 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors AlibiWiltonManors.com 954-565-2526 Relaxed patio atmosphere with a full menu offering award-winning burgers, wings, hot & cold sandwiches, sliders, flat bread pizzas and fresh fish, shrimp and chicken entrees. Full bar. Check website for great weekend brunch entertainment. KALUZ KaluzRestaurant.com 954-772-2209 Modern American dining with spectacular waterfront views from an elegant dining room or from a more casual patio and outdoor bar. LIPS 1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park
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Fladragshow.com 954-567-0987 A restaurant/cabaret that “dresses up” to entertain its guests! Fabulous drag and tons of fun! MIND YOUR MANORS 2045 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors 754-223-2172 MindYourManorsPub.com A fun, relaxing garden pub and wine bar serving comfort food and hospitality. Enjoy a wide range of creative cocktails, craft beers and a very unique wine list. NABU AMERICAN FUSION BUFFET 3485 N. Federal Hwy. 954-568-2208 NabuAmericanFusionBuffet.com This place offers it all: Japanese, American, Italian and Chinese. Incredible buffet. Q BAR 2362 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale qbarfl.com
954-565-2229 Live jazz & blues acts perform at this gastropub serving gourmet burgers & Creole-type dishes. ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL 2449 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Facebook.com/rosiesbarandgrill 954-563-0123 A Wilton Drive favorite, this place is known for its non-stop party every “Sunday Funday” with live DJs spinning great music. Great burgers, fresh seafood and amazing Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. RUMORS BAR “PALATE PARTY” 2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors RumorsBarWiltonManors.com 954-565-8851 Full bar, restaurant and entertainment venue serving fresh, local ingredients in delicious dishes by award-winning Cutthroat Kitchen chef Robyn Almodovar.
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SAGE 2378 N. Federal Highway sagecafe.net 954-565-2229 Chic, intimate bistro delivering French country cooking in a romantic locale with patio seating. TEE JAY’S SUSHI 2254 Wilton Drive teejaythaisushi.com 954-537-7774 Casual locale for Thai & Japanese eats with Asian decorative touches and some traditional low tables. THAI SPICE 1514 E. Commercial Blvd., Oakland Park thaispicefla.com 954-771-4535 Voted the “Best Thai
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EATING OUT Restaurant in South Florida 2015” by the Sun-Sentinel, this gem dishes up Thai classics and specials by owner/chef Michael Tatton on a huge menu that includes Pan-Asian fare & steaks in a soothing space. Happy Hour with half-off appetizers and drinks from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. TROPICS PIANO BAR & RESTAURANT 2000 Wilton Drive TropicsWM.com 954-537-6000 Tropics Restaurant & Piano Bar is a warm, friendly place where you can enjoy fine dining, cocktails and live entertainment. Patrons can relax in one of the three dining rooms or three full-service bars.
SHOOTERS WATERFRONT 3033 NE 32nd Ave, Ft. Lauderdale ShootersWaterfront.com 954-566-2855 Fort Lauderdale’s most popular waterfront dining destination is back with a completely new look and a freshly inspired menu. Now owned by the same restaurant and yacht provisioning experts which for years earned a reputation as one of South Florida’s most highly regarded culinary teams at The Grateful Palate, the all new Shooters Waterfront delivers superb food, service and spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and features Fort Lauderdale’s most scenic Sunday brunch. With three large, artfully designed bars inside and out, a chic outdoor waterside lounge and resort contemporary dining room, Shooters Waterfront is Fort Lauderdale’s most exciting dining destination. With 340 feet of dockage and valet parking, guests are welcome to arrive by car or by boat.
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YEP, HE’S HAVING A BABY Trystan Reese, a transgender man in Portland, Oregon, is pregnant with the child of his partner of seven years, Biff Chaplow. “I’m okay with my body being a trans body. I’m okay being a man who has a uterus and has the capacity and capability of carrying a baby. I don’t feel like it makes me any less of a man. I just happen to be a man who is carrying a baby.” As reported by CNN, Reese, 34, and Chaplow, 31, who adopted Chaplow’s niece and nephew in 2011, said they knew many transgender men who have been able to have babies in “a healthy and responsible way.”
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How Trudeau, Trump chose to recognize Pride Month Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised the rainbow flag and transgender flag above Parliament Hill for a second year in honor of Pride month. A strong supporter of LGBT rights throughout his political career, Trudeau vowed to advance equal treatment for all Canadians. “As Pride season commences, Canadians will honor the many victories
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over the forces of exclusion, intolerance and hate,” Trudeau said. “We will also soberly acknowledge that there are many challenges still to overcome.” In the United States, President Donald Trump declined to recognize Pride Month as President Barack Obama had done, and spoke instead at a rally of conservative evangelicals promising to support and protect their religious freedom.
HOW NOW BROWN COW?
Seven percent of all Americans believe that chocolate milk comes from brown cows, according to a national online survey commissioned by the Innovation Center of U.S. Dairy, according to the Washington Post. That works out to 16.4 million misinformed, milkdrinking people. Everyone else knows that chocolate milk is made by combing milk, sugar and cocoa.
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First transgender Methodist deacon appointed The United Methodist Church has commissioned its first transgender deacon. M. Barclay, who is transgender but doesn’t identify as male or female and uses the pronoun “they,” told the United Methodist News Service, “For so long, I've longed to be a pastoral presence in the world — and certainly you can do that without a collar — but we have ordination for a
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reason, and part of that is that I can publicly identify as a pastor now,” stated Barclay. “I know it’s not particularly common in the United Methodist Church, but I intend to wear a collar every single day because for a person like me to navigate society in a collar provides some profound and urgently needed pastoral opportunities, particularly for queer and trans people.”
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the Best Routine for Lower Body By Tom Bonanti
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ou’ve seen him in the clubs, at the pool, and in your gym – the jacked muscle dude with cannonball shoulders, biceps like soft balls and giant slab- like pecs. Then your enthusiasm for this vision of muscledom wanes as you look down at his pencil-like, underdeveloped legs. No one I know looks forward to “leg day”, but if you want a strong, fit body and a classic, symmetrical physique, you must work out lower body. My advice is to keep the routine simple, safe, and consistent. Focus upon these five exercises that will hit every major muscle group. Perform this regime once, or perhaps twice per week for optimum gains. Go for 3-4 sets of eight to twelve reps of each exercise.
5. Calf raises are simple and easy. Begin by
using your own body weight as you go up and down on your tip toes. Then as your calves gain size and strength, you can increase resistance by holding dumbbells, kettlebells or even a barbell across your shoulders. As with all lower body weight training exercises, make sure to stretch, rest between sets, and stay mindful of using proper form
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1. Squats are simply the best weight training exercise you can do. They work every muscle group of the body, especially quads, hamstrings and glutes. If you don’t have access to a barbell and squat rack, you can squat with dumbbells, kettlebells, or even your own body weight. 2. Deadlifts are as manly as it gets in the weight room. Basically, you’re trying to lift as much weight as you can, just by picking up a barbell or dumbbells and putting them back down. Check your form- square off your stance, bend your knees slightly, keep your head up, lift the weight off the floor, squeeze your butt and hamstrings, and put the weight back down on the floor. 3. Dumbbell lunges will target butt better than any other weight training exercise. Grab some dumbbells or kettlebells, lunge forward on one leg as you drop to one knee with the other leg, rise, then alternate by lunging forward with the other leg, etc. You can do these as stationary lunges or you can do walking lunges around the gym, in the parking lot, or on your own driveway. For a special treat try lunging on an incline for maximum burn! 4. Leg extensions really define and shape the quads, the muscles at the front of the upper leg. When you perform these (if you have access to the apparatus), never lock the knees out at the top of the movement. Don’t use massive amounts of weight since this can prove to be detrimental to your knees. Instead use manageable weight, do more reps and sets, and go for that nice slow burn.
3-4 SETS OF 8-12 REPS OF EACH EXERCISE
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Stonewall Wilton Manors VIP Party at Richardson Estate
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“how far our moral standards have fallen.”
SCOTT LIVELY BY D’ANNE WITKOWSKI
Happy Pride Month, everybody! June is the month when the sale of rainbow merchandise skyrockets and anti-gay right wingers decry the very right of LGBTQ people to exist, let alone celebrate that existence. Case in point, Scott Lively, a man who literally wrote a book about how Nazis were all gay and that’s why they were such vicious killers, is having a very unhappy Pride Month. But wait a minute, back to the gay Nazi thing. Since Nazis are making a resurgence under the Trump regime, are these Richard Spencer brand Nazis also supposedly gay, too? Or was that only the old Nazis? IT’S ALL SO CONFUSING! Anyway, Lively, who views LGBTQ people through a horror movie lens (see: Gay Nazi book), thinks that we should remember REAL gay history, which, when retold by him, could easily provide enough material for one
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of those church haunted houses that are supposed to scare you away from sin but really just make you wish you’d spent your money on drugs instead. In a June 2 column on World Nut Daily, Lively is very upsets at the U.S. Navy for daring to post a rainbow flag on their Facebook page celebrating ALL who serve. Lively cites a 1957 publication in which the Navy said homosexuality was bad, which is proof, in his mind, that a Pride post in 2017 shows “how far our moral standards have fallen.” Lively contends that “we reached the height of our civility as a nation” in the 1950s because we apparently properly hated the gays back then. This is a very convenient revision of history. Perhaps anticipating push back, Lively does admit that “improvements in race relations were slow.” Uh, you think? Jim Crow laws were
enforced until 1965 and it’s not like America started over with a clean non-racist slate after that. I know that white people think that Obama brought racism back but the truth is it never really left. So, yeah, I think “height of our civility” is a real stretch. The rest of Lively’s column is a greatest hits compendium of right-wing “facts” about LGBT history. According to Lively, “Behind the facade of ubiquitous pro-LGBT propaganda in the media and academia is a community of deeply troubled people, rife with drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, self-destructive behaviors, ‘hate crime’ hoaxes, Machiavellian political manipulations at every level, pathological selfcenteredness and seething hatred for anyone who dares oppose the ‘gay’ agenda.” “Political manipulations at every level,” huh? Pretty good for a bunch of drug addicted losers riddled with self-hatred. Especially since Lively also claims that LGBT people are also responsible for the “exploitation and degradation of our military.” No wonder the
military wants us now. We have no life worth yet also have super human abilities. Although, wait, is Lively talking about “gay Nazis” again? Again, SO CONFUSING. The fact is, LGBT people have been serving in the military for as long as the military has existed. For the vast majority of that time, LGBT service members were forced to hide and many were booted out regardless of their professionalism, expertise, or training. Lively might think that returning to those times of “civility” is a good idea, but the military is actually stronger when it isn’t attacking its own members. I’m proud of the U.S. Navy, even if Lively isn’t. D’Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer and comedian living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. Follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.
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Pride events attendance up; LGBTs fear rollbacks of gains Pride events are taking on a renewed importance in 2017, with 63% of LGBTQ Americans surveyed said that that they will (or already did) attend their hometown Pride in 2017. This is compared to 47% having attended their hometown Pride events last year, representing a 34% increase in interest and participation for 2017. Further, 84% reported that Pride events across the United States are as important as ever, and 82% indicated that they feared rollbacks of recent LGBTQ equality gains. These eye-popping statistics are reported by the Community Marketing & Insights (CMI) 11th Annual LGBT Community Survey®, fielded in April/May 2017, which drew participation from 17,300 LGBTQ Americans across the spectrum of sexual orientations, gender identities, generations and ethnicities. It is the largest, longest-running study of its kind; a profile of community members involved in hundreds of LGBTQ media, websites, blogs, social media, apps, organizations and events. Full results from the survey will be released July 5. More information at www.CMI.info.
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Cher: The Musical will be hitting Broadway soon, the music icon, aged 71, has confirmed. According to a report by Gay Times, the musical will be written by Rick Elice of Jersey Boys fame and will be directed by Jason Moore, whose credits include the critically-acclaimed Avenue Q. The musical will, of course, include the diva’s many hit songs spanning five decades, and will follow Cher’s life from her childhood in LA through her collaboration with, and marriage to, Sonny Bono as well as her continued success in later years. Three actresses are expected to play Cher across the many stages of her life. Stay tuned!
Dept. of Commerce removes sexual, gender protections The Department of Commerce has removed sexual orientation and gender identity protections that have been included in the department’s EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) statement since 2010. The amended EEO statement now reads “The Department of Commerce does not tolerate behavior, harassment, discrimination or prejudice based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disabilities...” It no longer includes sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Generic version of Truvada approved by the FDA The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of Truvada, the only drug approved for use as PrEP (pre-exposure propylaxis) which helps to prevent HIV-negative individuals from acquiring the virus. Truvada is also used in combination with other drugs in the treatment of HIV. The FDA announced its approval of the generic version on its website. The drug currently costs about $1500 a month or $18,000 a year for the one-pill daily dose. Generic versions of drugs are typically much less expensive than the brand name — sometimes as much as 70-80%. It is not known when the generic version of Truvada will become available.
HIV/AIDS Council resigns; says Trump “doesn’t care”
The six members of President Donald Trump’s Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS have resigned, telling Newsweek magazine they cannot work for a president who “simply does not care.” In a statement, the six members said, “As advocates for people living with HIV, we have dedicated our lives to combating this disease and no longer feel we can do so effectively within the confines of an advisory body to a president who simply does not care.” The six — Scott Schoettes, Lucy Bradley-Springer, Gina Brown, Ulysses Burley III, Michelle Ogle and Grissel Granados —also said in their statement: “Signs of President Trump’s lack of understanding and concern regarding this important health issue were apparent when he was a candidate. While Secretary Clinton and Senator Sanders both met with HIV advocates during the primaries, candidate Trump refused. Whatever the politics of that decision, Mr. Trump missed an opportunity to learn — from the experts —a bout the contours of today’s epidemic and the most pressing issues currently affecting people living with HIV.
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Florida marijuana bill has (finally) passed Senate Bill 8A won the approval of the Florida legislature and has passed. It will implement and regulate a state constitutional amendment passed in November 2016 that legalized marijuana’s medical use. The new law will call for the state to grant 10 medical marijuana treatment centers along with the seven that already hold licenses to cultivate low-THC marijuana for the state’s current, more limited cannabis program. There are strict guidelines: 4 Counties and cities are allowed to ban dispensaries; 4 Doctors will be guilty of a first-degree misdemeanor if they are found to prescribe medical marijuana without “reasonable belief” that the patient suffers from a condition eligible for treatment; 4 Medical marijuana will not be available to be consumed by smoking it; 4 Dispensaries will be allowed to advertise their products, but state officials will have to approve all advertisements, and no cartoon characters or marketing techniques aimed at children are permitted.
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