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“You cannot buy, no matter how much money you have, you can’t buy class. President Obama, whatever you think of his politics, is a very classy man. He’s a smart man. He’s one of the kindest people you want to meet, he and his wife are. I’m not talking about politics – having met them and knowing them, you can’t teach that. I think that’s something the president is jealous about. He doesn’t have those qualities.”
“We are pressing ahead with inclusive relationship and sex education in in English schools, making sure that LGBT issues are taught well. We’re determined to eradicate homophobic and transphobic bullying.”
THERESA MAY, prime minister of the United Kingdom, at that country’s gay Pink News Awards, the first serving prime minister to attend the annual event.
DON LEMON, openly gay host of CNN Tonight, referring to President Donald Trump’s behavior.
“Well…I’m in Momma Mia 2.”
CHER, announcing on Twitter that she has joined the cast of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, which will be released in July 2018. Cher’s biomusical, meanwhile, will make its debut in Chicago in 2018 prior to hitting Broadway.
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“It’s very scary for me to see where the nation as a whole is going. Every day we wake up and, whether it’s women’s rights or LGBTQ rights, we are seeing them either be threatened or stripped away. If we don’t keep the door open and elect people that are like-minded individuals, we can see just how fragile these rights are…”
Openly gay candidate ERIC ROLLINGS, who is running for the Orange County (Orlando) Commissioner seat in District 3.
“There are people who wish to take immediate advantage of this law when it comes into force and I wish them the best for the future.” JAMES DENT, an elected official for the tiny island of Alderney (population of 2000) where same-sex marriage was just legalized.
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from Wicked Manors, to Lincoln Road, to SAVE Halloween Annual event at Magic City Casino to all the events at the nightclubs and bars, Halloween is our Gay Christmas and everyone will be out to party. Watching all the costumes, so creative, some provocative is my favorite thing to do on this the gay Christmas. Hope to see you all out and about!
CONCERT - CARLOS SANTANA
The Grammy-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has been fusing Afro, Latin, blues and rock for 40 years. The guitar god’s Transmogrify Tour consists of the band performing fan favorites from Woodstock to “Supernatural” and beyond, and takes place on Saturday October 28 at Hard Rock Live at 8p.m. Tickets range from $50.50 to $320. LEGEND - JOHN CLEESE
the Living comedy genius, will tell stories of his life and career at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Nov 1, and you just may finally find out the air-speed of an unladen swallow. Before John silly walks his way on to the stage, the excitement will build as the audience will get to watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail in its entirety on the big screen. Tickets Start at $40, so don’t miss your chance to see the man who has achieved nothing short of comedy royalty in this thrill-of-a-lifetime evening. DANCE - MIAMI CITY BALLET: PROGRAM ONE
opens the 2017/18 season with a 50th Anniversary celebration of George Balanchine’s sparkling Jewels, returning to the repertoire after a ten-year absence. Inspired by precious gems – emeralds, rubies and diamonds – this full-length work features three acts, each showcasing different music and styles of ballet. Taking place at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday and Sunday October 28 & 29 with tickets ranging from $20-$195. They will also feature Pre-show lectures one hour prior to show time. CONCERT - BEBE & BASSY TOUR
New York-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha combines ‘90s R&B and modern pop on her 2017 full-length debut, “All Your Fault.” She’s joined by San Francisco singer-songwriter Marc E. Bassy, the former vocalist of the Los Angeles-based pop band 2AM Club. Catch their act one day before Halloween (Monday, October 30) at the Culture Room at 7p.m. Tickets range from: $28.50 to $228.50.
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Comic actor Peter Bisuito returns for a one-night-only Halloween-themed show featuring all-new material and musical numbers. Expect adult content and language. The show takes place on Monday, October 30 at the Sunshine Cathedral at 8p.m. Tickets range from $18-$60.
DANCE - FLAMENCO LEGENDS: PACO DE LUCIA PROJECT
Created by 10-time Latin Grammy winner Javier Limón, a longtime collaborator and producer of legendary Spanish flamenco guitarist de Lucia. The six-man outfit reassembles the original band that toured with de Lucia for the last 10 years of his career and includes a singer and a dancer. This event takes place on Sunday, October 29 at 7p.m. at the Olympia Theater. Tickets range from $37-$57.
COMEDY - CARIBBEAN COMEDY FEST
Celebrates South Florida’s Caribbean natives with comedians Majah Hype, Marc Trinidad, Ms. B and Sawyer Boy. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Husband Against Breast Cancer. The festival takes place on Saturday, October 28 at 8p.m. at the Pembroke Pines City Center. Tickets range from $25-$55.
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The vocalist and musician blends Jewish themes with reggae, beatboxing and alternative rock. He is best known for the hit 2005 single “King Without a Crown.” Catch him on Thursday, October 26, at 8p.m. at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center. Tickets range from $60-$75.
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HALLOWEEN TOURS SPIRITS OF STRANAHAN HOUSE
The annual history-inspired Halloween excursion returns. The evening tour, guided by authentic Victorian Mourners, will divulge the dark secrets of the spirits who linger within the confines of Stranahan House. Additionally, the Grave Keeper will tell tales of countless other haunted sites throughout Florida. The tours happen at 7p.m. for 4 days starting Friday, October 27 and going through Monday, October 30, and tickets are $25.
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WADE DAVIS II
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Wade Alan Davis II is the first NFL player to come out. He is a pioneering LGBT advocate who directs the You Can Play Project, an organization that educates the pro sports industry about LGBT issues. Davis grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana, and Aurora, Colorado, in a devout Southern Baptist family. He played football in high school and for both Mesa State and Weber State in college. In 2001 Davis made his professional debut with the Berlin Thunder in Europe's NFL, where he helped Wade Davis is the win World Bowl IX. first National Later that year, he Football League player joined the Seattle to come out. Seahawks before returning to Europe to play for the Barcelona Dragons. In 2003 he signed with the Washington Redskins. A leg injury forced him to retire early. Davis came out publicly in 2012. He has since toured the country, sharing what it was like to be closeted in professional sports and to grow up in a strict religious family. He became a pioneering activist and paved the way for other LGBT players to come out. Davis has spoken at colleges, universities and corporations around the world. In 2013 when he was named executive director of You Can Play, Davis helped develop training focused on LGBT inclusion and diversity in professional sports. He also worked with the Hetrick-Martin Institute in New York, where he
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“Don’t let the love for your sport overshadow the need to love yourself” taught life and employment skills to LGBT youth. In 2014 Davis became a professor at the Tisch Institute for Sports Management, Media and Business in the NYU School of Professional Studies. He cofounded the YOU Belong Initiative, an organization that provides comprehensive training for LGBT youth and allies. His social media campaign, #ThisIsLuv, celebrates LGBT experiences in the black community. Davis has written about his life and the need for LGBT acceptance in sports for many publications, including The Advocate and The Huffington Post. He contributed essays to the books "For Colored Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Still Not Enough" and "Coming Home." Davis serves on the board of the Gay Men's Health Crisis in New York City and is a member of the sports advisory board for GLSEN. Among other recognition, Northeastern University awarded him an honorary doctorate for public service. The National Youth Pride Services named him one of 50 Black LGBT Adults That Youth Should Know and The Root named him to its list of 100 black influencers.
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20th Anniversary: Fireman’s Ball
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By Mike Rox
While the current administration is resting on its racist laurels instead of providing a decent humanitarian response to hurricaneravaged areas, including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, there is something "we" can do to help – and look good doing it. Check out these products to support your fellow Americans – a portion of the proceeds from everything on this list will aid relief in Texas, Florida and beyond – then send a message to ol' “45” that the world would be better off without him. (code)Word Ball Caps
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Local hospitals typically receive the funds raised from (code)word ball caps, emblazoned with a specific area code corresponding to the hospitals that serve those areas, but for a limited time “The Hat That Gives Back” is offering Texas- and Florida-specific designs that individually will supply 21 meals to men, women and children in hurricane-stricken areas. Available in gray and camo, Harvey hats feature “TEX” on the front and “Lonestar” on the back while the Florida version features “FLA” above the bill and “Sunshine” behind. $35, codewordhats.com
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In A Perfect World Foundation Texas Tote Inspired by the Texas State bird and flower – mockingbird and blue bonnet, respectively – this limited-edition tote created by founder Manuela Testolini, Mama Earth, J'aime and artist Marley Van Peebles will dedicate 100 percent of its proceeds to provide care packages for hurricane victims. This is the first of a limited series of totes that will raise funds for causes worldwide. $25, iapw.org
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House of Dad T-shirts House of Dad will send $5 from every limited edition “Puerto Rico Strong” Tshirt to support hurricane-relief efforts via United for Puerto Rico, plus $2 from any other shirt it offers, including the LGBT-inspired “Proud” line, which will make nice stocking stuffers for your parade-marching family members. $24, houseofdad.com
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Boatsetter rentals Spend the day living a lifestyle of the rich and famous by renting small fishing boats to luxury yachts from Boatsetter (think of it like the Airbnb of watercrafts) that include captains so you can booze and cruise worry-free. Fifteen percent of your rental will benefit Hurricane Irma victims. boatsetter.com
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Kammock hammock Your backyard will benefit from a bit of backcountry flair when you install Kammock's limited edition Wallaby-style Texas flag hammock, weighing just 10 ounces and ultra-packable for on-the-go adventure. All proceeds will support Harvey victims through a donation to the American Red Cross Foundation. $79, kammok.com
Catherine Page hope bracelets Choose silver or gold tone designs and stones – like moonstone and white, pink quartz, and aquamarine – in these made-to-order bracelets that represent the best parts of our humanity, from compassion and mercy to tranquility and serenity. One-hundred percent of profits will benefit the Red Cross. $22, catherinepage.myshoptify.com
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Mikey Rox is an award-winning journalist and LGBT lifestyle expert whose work has been published in more than 100 outlets across the world.
He splits his time between homes in New York City and the Jersey Shore with his dog Jaxon. Connect with Mikey on Twitter @mikeyrox.
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NEWSWATCH SIDEWALK SALE PLANNED FOR SATURDAY
‘Shop & Play Wilton’ aims to attract shoppers, patrons to Wilton Drive
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ilton Drive, the heartbeat of South Florida’s LGBT community, will be alive this weekend as “Shop & Play Wilton” takes place, offering patrons and customers a Saturday Sidewalk Sale amidst five days of great deals and discounts on everything from food and clothing to professional services and alcohol. Many businesses have announced extended hours. Parking is free until 8 p.m. on Saturday, thanks to the City of Wilton Manors. (City lots offer free parking daily until 6 p.m.)
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“Local businesses and organizations need your business now more than ever... Shop & Play Wilton celebrates our community’s strength and commitment to support each other.”
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our support and this is a great opportunity for us to come together in the spirit of community and solidarity,” he continued. During the five-day event, there will be a special Happy Hour each afternoon at 5:30 at a different establishment (visit ShopPlayWilton.com for schedule). Patrons will be encouraged to stay on the Drive to enjoy great deals on dinner, shopping, cocktails and more. The main event will be a Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, Oct. 28. “We’re thrilled to partner with other businesses and organizations along Wilton Drive to help encourage our community to come out and support this thriving area,” said Chris Rudisill, Executive Director of Stonewall National Museum & Archives. “Local businesses and organizations need your business now more than ever. Our museum space on the Drive provides us the opportunity to share LGBTQ history and culture with generations of people, and Shop & Play Wilton celebrates our community’s strength and commitment to support each other.” Stonewall Gallery on Wilton Drive will be offering free T-shirts (while supplies last) and 30% off memberships in recognition of Shop & Play Wilton. The community initiative, conceptualized by Hotspots Media Vice President Peter Jackson, came to life after he took the idea to Publisher Peter Clark, then to Tim Moffitt and Keith Blackburn, presidents of the WMBA and GFLGLCC, respectively. City Manager Leigh Ann Henderson soon supported the program. Clark presented the idea to Mayor Gary Resnick and the Wilton Manors City Council who embraced the idea and agreed to extended free parking at city lots on Saturday until 8 p.m. 4 Shop & Play Wilton continues through Oct. 30. Visit ShopPlayWilton to see a video and get the latest updates.
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IN OTHER NEWS... HIV/AIDS RESEARCHERS AWARDED GRANTS Three young researchers are one step closer to finding a cure for HIV/AIDS thanks to a grant from amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research. Daniela Monaco, Ph.D., at Emory University in Atlanta, GA; Gabriel Ozorowski, Ph.D., at The Scripps Research Institute in San Diego, CA; and Jonathan Richard, Ph.D., at the Université de Montréal, Centre de Recherche du CHUM in Montreal, Canada are recipients of the Mathilde Krim Fellowships Grants in Basic Biomedical Research, a prestigious fellowship program that supports bright young scientists seeking innovative solutions to HIV/AIDS. Each researcher will take a unique approach to tackling HIV/AIDS. Each recipient will be awarded $150,000 over two years while working under the mentorship of former Krim Grantees.
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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. 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. 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 Relax on the dock while sipping a specialty cocktail or eating a fresh, made-to-order 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 awardwinning burgers, wings, hot & cold sandwiches, sliders, flat bread, pizzas and fresh fish, shrimp and chicken entrees. Full bar. Check web site for weekend brunch entertainment schedules. 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 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
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EATING OUT 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 awardwinning Cutthroat Kitchen chef Robyn Almodovar. SAGE 2378 N. Federal Highway sagecafe.net 954-565-2229 Chic, intimate bistro delivering French country cooking in a romantic locale with patio seating. SHOOTERS WATERFRONT 3033 NE 32nd Ave, Ft. Lauderdale ShootersWaterfront.com 954-566-2855
Popular, spacious dining with a comprehensive menu and dining right on the Intracoastal. TEE JAY’S SUSHI 2254 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors 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 Restaurant in South Florida 2015” by the Sun-Sentinel, this gem dishes up Thai classics and specials by
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EATING OUT 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. ZUCKERELLO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3017 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale zuckerellos.com 954-776-4282 Familiar Italian pastas and flavorful mainstays (plus early-bird specials) are offered up in this warm, inviting restaurant.
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new program or step up a routine with new exercises. This soreness known as Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS), usually follows the workout and lasts a day or two. If pain persists and grows worse, don't be too brave to consult a physician. Whenever you're working out and a sudden, shooting pain immediately follows a movement or muscle contraction, you must stop at once or you may risk serious injury. Be aware of your body as it moves and how much you can realistically push yourself.
If you're already suffering with a preexisting condition, or if you think you might have one, check with your physician before
Be aware of your body as it moves and how much you can realistically push yourself.
beginning a program or continuing with your regular routine. Here I'm talking about things like chronic neck pain, shoulder impingement or rotator cuff issues, chronic low back pain and chondromalacia (wearing of the patella or knee cap). Once you're diagnosed and treated for one of these ailments, only with your physician's approval should you return to working out. Most doctors will tell you that with the correct progressive exercise program, many of the above conditions can be greatly improved or even eliminated! The key is to exercise safely and effectively so that you never injure yourself in the first place.
and carefully. Keep a journal of the weight you lift. 4. Always watch your form carefully as you perform each exercise. Get a good contraction of the muscle during the positive or concentric part of the motion and slow down on the negative or eccentric phase of the repetition.
Here are a few steps you can take to keep strong and pain free for years to come.
1. Don't forget the importance of a 5-10 minute warm-up. A brief walk to the gym or a few minutes on a recumbent bike can rev-up your metabolism and warm-up joints and muscles preventing injuries. 2. Stretch lightly before lifting weights. Save more intensive stretching for between sets or after your overall workout. 3. Weight training should be progressive. Begin with a light warm-up set and then gradually challenge your muscles with the next few sets as you add weight gradually
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THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO By Peter Jackson
Hmmm...
How a donut put $37,500 in Orlando man’s pocket The City of Orlando just paid $37,500 to a man after police officers wrongly arrested him for what they thought was crystal meth — but what was, in fact, simply glaze from a donut. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Daniel Rushing sued the city after he was arrested for drugs and hauled off to jail. Tests later confirmed the “evidence” was donut glaze. You’d think the cops would know more about donuts?
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ONLY 12% OF BISEXUAL MEN ARE OUT
The Pew Research Center has found that only 12% of bisexual men are out of the closet compared to 77% of gay men. Ladies, you know when your boyfriend tells you he’s at the gym…
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Gordon Thomas as he played Adam Carrington on Dynasty in the 1980s — and pictured today (inset).
Gordon Thomas, the handsome Canadian actor who played Adam Carrington in the original Dynasty television series in the 1980s (and a heartthrob to so many gay men at the time!) has finally admitted he is a homosexual. Thomas, now 72, told The Daily Beast he dealt with a lot of homophobia and feared coming out at the time. In the hit series, Adam Carrington’s brother, Steven (played by actor Al Corey), was gay — one of the earliest gay main characters on prime time television, although his character was married to a female at one point. “It was not until I was nearly 30 years that it [homosexuality] stopped being classified as a mental illness in the U.S. So you’re dealing with that. And the shame, the breathtaking lack of self-esteem, has only just begun to seep out of my soul,” Thomas said.
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Russell Tovey is gay superhero The Ray for the CW After Thanksgiving weekend is over and you've successfully shaken off your family until late December, the CW has a gift to soothe you back into comfortable queerness: Russell Tovey, the "Quantico"/"Looking" star with the cute ears, will be playing gay superhero The Ray for a CW "Arrow"verse four-part crossover special. Oh, you don't know what “The Ray” is? OK, comic book lessons start now: The Ray is a part of DC's Justice League, and he's a man who got exposed to a genetic light bomb (not important to know what that is because we're shaky on the concept ourselves) and now has lightbased superpowers, which allows him to fight criminals. Also, he's gay. Now you're caught up. Tovey will keep on being The Ray after this special, as well, because he's also voicing the character for CW Seed's upcoming animated series, "Freedom Fighters: The Ray". There's going to be so much gay Ray you won't know what to do
By Romeo San Vicente
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with all of it. Tune in November 27 and 28 for a crash course in believing that a gay superhero can blind bad dudes with the power of justice. Something like that.
Moonlight writer McCraney takes on Disney's "Cyrano" Tarell Alvin McCraney, the Academy Award winning cowriter of "Moonlight", has a suitably high-profile project in the works, this time with Walt Disney Pictures. "Cyrano The Moor" is the
title, and it's a musical mashup of Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello" and Edmond Rostand's comedy "Cyrano de Bergerac". The live-action musical will star David Oyelowo ("Selma") as Cyrano – good idea, as he's already played Othello to great acclaim on the stage – and be set in 19th-century England. And that's as far as the information goes at this point. No other co-stars yet, no director, no word on who's creating the music. But this one definitely has our
Anna Paquin
interest and we're excited to see how McCraney will synthesize two seemingly opposing literary forces, all while putting a queer spin on the material.
Holliday Grainger
There are only so many times you can watch "Carol", you know? Yes, we understand that it's perfect in pretty much every way, what with the impeccable 1950s period detail, Cate Blanchett's gorgeous outfits, Cate Blanchett's dom attitude, Cate Blanchett's… well, literally her everything. "And" it has a happy ending. So it's as if the moviemaking goddesses heard our yearning for more of that and decided it was time for another lesbian romance set in the 1950s. Which brings us to "Tell It To The Bees". Based on Fiona Shaw's 2009 novel, the currently-inproduction drama stars Academy Award winner Anna Paquin as a doctor in a rural British village who falls in love with a young woman played by Holliday Grainger ("Tulip Fever"). Grainger's hetero romance has recently hit the rocks and the only cure is some lady doctoring, and that more than suits our
George Michael
Anna Paquin is the "Bees" knees
requirements. Currently shooting in Scotland with director Annabel Jankel, it'll probably hit screens in 2018, even though we're ready for it now.
"George Michael: Freedom" Coming soon to Showtime In between Halloween parties later this month, be sure to sit down and have a moment of remembrance for the late great George Michael, when Showtime airs the documentary, "George Michael: Freedom". Co-directed by Michael and David Austin before the singer's death, it's a look into the making of his legendary album, "Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1". It also follows the British High Court battle Michael had with his record label and
the death of Michael's partner, Anselmo Feleppa. The list of interviewees is lengthy for this one, understandably, and includes “Freedom 90” models Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Tatjana Patitz, Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista, as well as fellow musicians Elton John, Nile Rodgers, Mark Ronson, Liam Gallagher, Mary J. Blige and Tony Bennett. We're glad this one was in Michael's hands and will be about significant events from his own perspective, rather than someone else's cash-in, tell-all, postmortem. The film premieres October 21.
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Closing Night Film “Saturday Church” & After Party
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NEED WOOD
By Woody Miller
HOT & BOTHERED
H
ey Woody, I have a friend who insists he’s bisexual but I’ve never seen him with a woman but with plenty of guys though! Don’t you think he’s a little delusional when he describes himself as “bisexual?” At best, it’s wishful thinking and at worst it‘s internal homophobia. I’m getting sick of my friend claiming he’s bisexual when he only goes to gay bars. How do I get him to admit he’s gay? —Tired of Hearing It
y Dear Tired: Most people think we fall into three categories: Gay, Straight or Lying. In all probability your friend is the third of the three. Research backs me up on this. Several studies have shown that male bisexuality, if it exists at all, is VERY rare. In the latest research, scientists put penis sensors on gay, straight and bisexual men and gauged the differences in their arousal when they watched straight porn versus gay porn. Guess what happened? The gay guys were aroused by gay porn but not straight porn. The hetero guys were aroused by straight porn but not gay porn. The guys who self-identified as “bisexual?” They were EXCLUSIVELY aroused by one or the other, usually by gay porn. This latest study is the largest of several reports confirming the same results. Research on sexual orientation has almost always been based on self-reporting. That’s why the aver-
age penis size in Kinsey’s studies is about six inches while the latest studies show it’s closer to five. Let’s face it, men lie. They lie about their penis size and they lie about who they like to screw. Now before I get hate mail from the three genuinely bisexual men in America, I don’t think having sex with women makes you bisexual anymore than a straight guy having sex with another man makes him gay. Of course gay men can f*ck a woman. All we have to do is think about her brother. And of course straight men can get it up for a gay man. All they have to do is think about his sister. I remember watching a porn video being shot where these two hot guys were getting f*cked so hard the cameraman was bouncing on the floor. The director says to me, “You know the guys getting f*cked are straight, right?” I scoffed. Come on, I thought, their d*cks were hard and they were getting pounded into ground beef. The director takes my arm, moves me across the room and points to the videos the guys were watching as they were getting screwed. It was straight porn! So, no, just because you can get it up for a wide variety of species doesn’t make you bisexual. It makes you a dildo. For me, the true “definition” of an orientation isn’t who you shag but who you’re in love with. You can fake shagging; you can’t fake the racing pulse, the obsessive thinking and the overwhelming desire to connect emotionally, physically, romantically and spiritually with another man. So if you want your friend to stop talking about bisexuality, then buy a penis sensor and show him different kinds of porn. His mind may be in denial but his body ain’t.
uAsk Woody a question at needwood@mac.com. Want more dating tips? Check out Woody’s book, Meet The Hottie in The Corner. The 21 Day Plan To Overcome Your Fear Of Rejection, Master The Art Of Icebreakers And Snag Guys You Never Thought You Could Get. http://grabhim.net/gay-dating-guides/
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