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Last Tuesday, the GFLGLCC hosted their monthly mixer at Xtreme Action Park. Everyone seemed to be
Media. Congrats to Michael on a stellar job leading the GLBX.
On Wednesday night, Thanksgiving Eve, Victor Zepka celebrated his 62nd birthday at the World Famous Boardwalk. The
all weekend long. Men in Uniform are always sexy!
having fun with all the games and attractions. That same night the GLBX hosted their monthly mixer
at the Plunger Beach Resort in Lauderdale by the Sea. Michael Goodman made the announcement that this would be his last event at their Lead. In attendance: Rene Cantu from Equality Florida, Blanca Puerta from Fast Printz & former Leader Andy Perrott from Lightship
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addition to playing softball, they had before, nightly and after parties in different bars
place was filled with wellwishers. Seen there was: Pat Burnside, Michael Murphy, Howard Andrew, Bernadette and Debbie, Mayor Dean Trantalis, Michael Albetta, Bruce and Ben of Creative Male, Casey (Grand Hotel and Spa), Leor (New York Grilled Cheese), Frankie Blue and many more. A special shout out to Daisy Deadpetals (Hostess of the New Meat Contest) who serenaded Victor as Marilyn Monroe.
Starting Friday and going all weekend was the 24th annual Hurricane Showdown. In
For the rest of the weekend, the Hotspots staff split up: Half went to Miami and half stayed in Fort Lauderdale. In Miami Saturday night featured the return of the
White Party to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and
Everything you need to plan your week featured fabulous costumes in white, acrobats, Hostesses Shawn Palacious and Athena
Dion, DJ Smeejay and recording artist Kimberly Davis. Congrats to Care Resource for reviving the White Party at a place we all love…VIZCAYA!
Hilton and the Score Boys presented Circuit Miami, which basically took over all the parties that used to surround White Party and did a fabulous job. From the Pool Party, to The Beach Party to all the clubs and afterhours the parties were packed. Congrats on a FAB job! In Fort Lauderdale, we started Saturday night at Scandals for the annual
Afterwards we headed to the Manor as they were celebrating their 9th anniversary to a packed house. The event starred the winner of Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 10 – AQUARIA in the Ballroom, along with
billboard popstar Kendra Erika and the sounds of DJ Monty Q. In the Ivy Dance Room and Patio Noche Latina Saturdays celebrated with their drag superstars Miss Noche Latina 2018 Estephania St Lords, and Miss Florida F.I. 2017, Kalah Mendoza, along with DJ Cubano Miik, and sexy Latin Go-Go Papi's. Congrats to Brett, Paul, Gary, Garry and the entire staff on 9 fabulous years and wishing them many more years of success! u THURSDAY NOV 29
Leather Masked Ball, which once again was packed with leather men and their admirers. Congrats to Rich and his entire staff of volunteers on another fab year.
Stonewall National Museum – Wilton Manors (2157 Wilton Drive) presents, Home for the Holidays –
stonewall movie night at 6 pm. Jodi Foster's 1995 starstudded directorial debut is a perfect representation of why they say you can't go home again…When her teenage daughter opts out of Thanksgiving, single mother Claudia Larson (Holly Hunter) travels alone to her childhood home for an explosive holiday dinner with her dysfunctional family. Claudia quickly tires of her parents, her longsuffering sister (Cynthia Stevenson), her snobby brother-in-law (Steve Guttenberg) and her nutty aunt (Geraldine Chaplin). But the evening gets interesting when Claudia's gay brother Tommy (Robert Downey Jr.) turns up with a new friend named Leo Fish (Dylan McDermott). The parents seem to accept their son's homosexuality without acknowledging it, which is an accurate note for many families. Claudia is disturbed by the absence of Tommy's former boyfriend, who was popular with the entire family. Free to attend with a $5 suggested donation. u FRIDAY NOV 30
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st 11am to 7pm and Sunday. The features their bi-monthly (1 rd events are free and open to the and 3 Saturday of the month) Res-Erection Naked public! Blackout event at 10p.m. This is always a sold-out event, so u SATURDAY DEC 1 get there early! Today is World AIDS Day and Broward House along with u SUNDAY DEC 2 CAN Community Health The Pub presents Brutbears presents a Vigil and the Bear Necessi-T Dance Remembrance Walk which starts at 6:30pm at Hagen Park form 4-10pm with great music and ending at the Pride Center. and Go-Go bear dancers. Miami Beach is also doing something, but the details Flip Flops Dockside Eatery were not available at Press presents their monthly T time. Keep an eye on our Dance (first Sunday of the Website and Social Media month) from 4 to 7p.m., channels as we will be posting. hosted by Amanda Austin with DJ Robert Lavalle spinning and this month's The Ramrod presents Pig Dance #124 (first Saturday of special guests: Nickey Monet, LuLu Cavali and Joanna every month) from 10pm to 3am with this month's guest James. DJ Barry Huffine. The Ramrod presents the closing party for Pig Week, The Club Fort Lauderdale
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Biscayne Bay in Downtown Biscayne Bay in Downtown which will be a Happy Hour which will be a Happy Hour Miami between the Venetian Miami between the Venetian Pig Roast hosted by Chad Pig Roast hosted by Chad & MacArthur Causeways. A & MacArthur Causeways. A Bush with free food on the Bush with free food on the One-Day Fair Pass provides One-Day Fair Pass provides patio from 6-9pm. patio from 6-9pm. admission to Art Miami and admission to Art Miami and Context Fairs at $50. A MultiContext Fairs at $50. A Multiu TUESDAY u TUESDAY DEC 4 DEC 4 Day Pass provides admission Day Pass provides admission to Art Miami, Context and to Art Miami, Context and Art Miami (art-miami.com), Art Miami (art-miami.com), Aqua Art Miami Fairs for $90. Aqua Art Miami Fairs for $90. the city's original and longest the city's original and longest Students aged 12 – 18-years, Students aged 12 – 18-years, running international running international and seniors aged 62-years contemporary and modern art contemporary and modern art and seniors aged 62-years th th and older are $35. Children and older are $35. Children fair returns for its 29 fair returns for its 29 edition, edition, under 12 are free. The VIP under 12 are free. The VIP together with the seventh together with the seventh Pass costs $250 and provides Pass costs $250 and provides edition of its adjacent sister edition of its adjacent sister access to the VIP Previews; access to the VIP Previews; fair Context Art Miami, fair Context Art Miami, unlimited admission to Art unlimited admission to Art (contextartmiami.com) (contextartmiami.com) Miami + Context Art Miami Miami + Context Art Miami running from today until running from today until th th during public fair hours; and during public fair hours; and December 9 December 9 . They will . They will access to Art Miami VIP access to Art Miami VIP present an array of iconic and present an array of iconic and Lounge + Context Art Miami Lounge + Context Art Miami exemplary works, dynamic exemplary works, dynamic VIP Lounge; and VIP Lounge; and projects and special projects and special complimentary admission to installations. Art Miami and installations. Art Miami and complimentary admission to partnering museums. This partnering museums. This Context Art Miami will kick off Context Art Miami will kick off pass will also provide access pass will also provide access Art Week with a VIP Private Art Week with a VIP Private to Aqua Art Miami for the VIP to Aqua Art Miami for the VIP Preview at the Art Miami Preview at the Art Miami Preview and during fair Pavilion located at One Herald Pavilion located at One Herald Preview and during fair hours. hours. Plaza at NE 14th Street on Plaza at NE 14th Street on
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By Romeo San Vicente the CBS All Access series The Good Fight. Sheen will play a charismatic lawyer named Roland Blum whose wickedness and corruption provides plenty of resistance fodder for Baranski. Meanwhile, we already reported on the upcoming Matt Tyrnauer (Scott and the Secret History of Hollywood) documentary Where's My Roy Cohn? (formerly titled Don't Mess with Roy Cohn) But brace yourself for a second Cohn doc, this one still untitled, from Ivy Meeropol (Heir to an Execution). She's the
Todd Haynes and Mark Ruffalo go after DuPont to see one of Marvel's most Three-time Academy Award beloved superheroes take nominee Mark Ruffalo time out to remind audiences (Spotlight) will leave his Hulk that the only real-life heroes responsibilities alone long are the people who stick out enough to star in the latest their necks and take on the movie from Todd Haynes. Big Bad themselves. Socially conscious production company Participant Media Get ready for a will produce the film – once Roy Cohn-ucopia known as Dry Run, though Did you miss the Roy Cohn currently untitled – about corporate lawyer Robert Bilott, lesson in queer history class? Do you still not know about who shepherded an the closeted, Trumpenvironmental lawsuit that turned his career upside down mentoring, McCarthyite lawyer who hated the LGBT and, most importantly, community and himself? exposed decades of chemical Well, soon you won't be able pollution on the part of to blame media erasure for DuPont. Ruffalo will conot knowing about one of the produce the film, based on most dastardly homosexual Nathaniel Rich's New York villains of the 20th century, Times Magazine article, “The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's because Michael Sheen (Masters of Sex) is about to Worst Nightmare.” It will be interesting to see what Haynes star opposite Christine Baranski, Cush Jumbo and can do with this material, as Rose Leslie, playing a his adaptations of other work character based on Cohn in always wind up bearing his the upcoming third season of auteurist stamp, and it's great
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COHN granddaughter of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were prosecuted by Cohn in the 1950s, and then executed. Word is that this one will focus intently on Cohn's private life, based on information from people who knew him, as well as on candid audiotapes of Cohn himself. Not to worry, none of this drops between now and the holidays to bum you out; it'll all be part of 2019's gift basket of deplorables instead. Romeo San Vicente Still loves the Hulk!
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categories in the same year. The series will return to the runway with supersized 90minute episodes on Friday, December 14th at 8pm on VH1. This season's guest judges include Jenifer Lewis, Ciara, Kacey Musgraves, Gus Kenworthy, Keiynan Lonsdale, Zoë Kravitz, Yvette Nicole Brown, Cecily Strong, Rita Ora, Susanne Bartsch, Ellen Pompeo, Frances Bean Cobain, Felicity Huffman, Jason Wu and Erica Ash. The 10 competing super queens will hold nothing back to impress the judges as they vie for a spot in the coveted “Drag Race Hall of Fame” and a grand prize of $100,000 are:
Farrah Moan (Season Nine) Los Angeles, CA | Twitter: @farrahrized, Instagram: @farrahrized Farrah moaned her way through season nine, and your favorite Vegas showgirl is back for “All Stars” four! The cotton candy queen may have gotten lost in her emotions in her season, but on “All Stars,” she's ready to highlight (wink) her talents…. She wants to prove to the world that she's more than just a cry baby and take her place on a pink pedestal in the “Drag Race” Hall of Fame!
Gia Gunn (Season Six) Los Angeles, CA | Twitter: @GiaGunn, Instagram: @gia_gunn Gia Gunn is back, but does she have the firepower to blast her way into the “Drag Race” Hall of Fame? Absolutely. Gia wants to show she's more than sassy catchphrases from season six. She's fully seasoned and ready to snatch that “All Stars” crown!
Jasmine Masters (Season Seven) Los Angeles, CA | Instagram: @msjasminemasters Her name is Jasmine Masters, and she has something to say… she's here, b*tches! Back for more, on “All Stars” four! Since season seven, Jasmine has gone viral on social media making her the ultimate “meme queen.” But Jasmine wants to prove she packs more than a punchline and has the skills to take home the crown.
Latrice Royale (Season Four and “All Stars” One) Hollywood, FL | Twitter: @LatriceRoyale,
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Instagram: @latriceroyale She's large and in charge, chunky yet funky... she is Latrice Royale! Latrice competed on season four and as half of “Team Latrila” on “All Stars” one, but she failed to make her way to the top both times. She's back in the werkroom to prove that an OG queen can serve it to the younger queens and finally secure her spot in the “Drag Race” Hall of Fame!
Manila Luzon (Season Three and “All Stars” One) Los Angeles, CA | Twitter: @manilaluzon, Instagram: @manilaluzon Runner-up on season three and gone-too-soon on “All Stars” one, Manila is back again hoping the third time is the charm. She's got a closet full of campy couture and the comedic chops to make Manila an “All Stars” thrilla, but will it be enough to finally take home the “Drag Race” crown?
Monét X Change (Season Ten) New York, NY | Twitter: @monetxchange, Instagram: @monetxchange On her season, Monet X Change won the hearts of all and the Miss Congeniality title. Fresh off of season 10, she's back with a fire lit under her padded ass to serve some polished looks and prove she has everything it takes to soak up the “All Stars” crown!
Monique Heart (Season Ten) Kansas City, MO | Twitter: @IAmMoniqueHeart, Instagram: @iammoniqueheart Monique Heart came to Season 10 with talent, glitter, and Jesus… What she lacked was the funds for a closet full of costumes. Since her
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season, she's performed all over the world, making that coin and amassing a stunning collection of lerks. Monique is back for “All Stars,” reclaiming her time, and vying for a spot in the “Drag Race” Hall of Fame!
Naomi Smalls (Season Eight) Chicago, IL | Twitter: @naomismallsduh, Instagram: @naomismalls On Season eight, Naomi Smalls put the LEG in “legendary” and stomped her way into the top three. She's back on “All Stars” to prove she can outperform the best of 'em and to show the world you should never underestimate the tall, pretty fashion model. Trinity Taylor (Season Nine) Orlando, FL | Twitter: @trinitythetuck, Instagram: @trinitythetuck Trinity Taylor is back as Trinity the Tuck… and this tuck has teeth! On Season nine the pageant queen, with body for days, made us laugh all the way to the top four. But now, full
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“All Star” confidence, she's here to claim her seat in the “Drag Race” Hall of Fame.
Valentina (Season Nine) Los Angeles, CA | Twitter: @allofvalentina, Instagram: @allaboutvalentina It's fan favorite, Valentina! She was chopped from season nine for not knowing the words, but since her season, there's no masking her talent. The glamorous, high fashion, Latin American diva is back on “All Stars” for her Telenovela redemption story…. and the “All Stars” crown.
To celebrate the upcoming season of “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars,” Logo will be airing a week-long marathon of every episode of “RuPaul's Drag Race” and “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.” Starting on Friday, December 7th, at 10pm, the marathon will run until December 14th at 8pm, leading into the new season's premiere.
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TOGETHERNESS - WORLD AIDS DAY Takes place on the 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. YOUTUBER – RANDY RAINBOW He is a comedian, actor, writer, host and Internet sensation best known for his viral comedy videos. His popular series of political spoofs and song parodies have garnered international acclaim and over a hundred million views. He is the creator and star of the long-running BroadwayWorld.com web series Chewing the Scenery with Randy Rainbow and Last Minute with Randy Rainbow. Fri, Nov 30 and Sat Dec 1; Parker Playhouse (707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $27-$97; ParkerPlayhouse.com FESTIVAL - RIPTIDE MUSIC 2018 The World’s Biggest Beach Party powered by Ford will feature more than 30 bands, including the following: The Jacksons, Sheila E., Lisa Lisa, Baha Men, The Sugar Hill Gang, Alice Merton, Bob Moses, The Driver Era, Two Feet, Dreamers, lovelytheband, Superorganism, Third Eye Blind and many more! Fri, Nov 30-Sun Dec2; Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (1100 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $65-$200; riptidefest.com. COMMANDER – PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON Is joined by world’s bestselling author James Patterson as they discuss their novel, The President is Missing, offering candid insights into their unique collaboration and research, as well as the timely and alarming issues their novel raises about our world today. The result is a powerful, one-of-a-kind thriller filled with details only a President could know. Each full-priced ticket will include an autographed copy of The President is Missing. Sat, December 1; 8pm, Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami); Tix: $50; ArshtCenter.org COMEDIAN – DAVID SPADE The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member has enjoyed success on both the big and small screens. On television, Spade starred in the long-running sitcoms “Just Shoot Me” and “Rules of Engagement.” His films include two each of the “Joe Dirt,” “Grown Ups” and “Hotel Transylvania” series. Fri and Sat, Nov 30 & Dec 1; Palm Beach Improv (550 S. Rosemary Ave. West Palm Beach); Tix: $45; PalmBeachImprov.com Hotspots.LGBT | 35
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TELEVISION - THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL The freshman series won Emmy’s for Outstanding Comedy, Lead Actress, Supporting Actrss, writing and directing. Season 2 sees Midge trying to have it all – a comedy career, a job and a working marriage, or at least a partnership – but as she gets better at comedy the harder it is for her to keep the rest of her life together. Wednesday Dec 5th; 12am; Amazon Prime SINGER - WILLY CHIRINO The popular Cuban, known for such albums as “Sigo Pa’ Lante,” appears with his big band and special guests in this celebration of Christmas. He has recorded over 20 albums, several of which have attained platinum and gold status. In 2006, his album “Son del Alma”, won a Grammy for Best Salsa/Merengue Album. Sat, December 01, 8pm; The Fillmore (1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach); Tix: $64-$254; fillmoremb.com. MENORAH - 39TH ANNUAL CHANUKAH FESTIVAL This is the World’s Largest Annual Chanukah Festival, taking place on the 2nd night of Chanukah and this year features, the King of Jewish Music, Avraham Fried, Live In Concert, and the most popular Jewish musical team, 8th Day. Rabbi Raphael Tennenhaus, Chabad’s Executive Vice President, reminds everyone that: Admission to the Festival, as always, is FREE! Mon, Dec 03; 7pm – 10pm; Gulfstream Park & Casino (901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach); FREE. SYMPHONY OF THE AMERICAS: HOLIDAY MUSIC & MOVIES Selections from The Polar Express, Home Alone, Grinch Who Stole Christmas, White Christmas, and more with coordinated movie clips on the big screen. Soloists include principal musicians of the Symphony of the Americas. There will be a Pre-concert informational talk 30 minutes prior to each performance. Tues, Dec 4 – Sunday, December 9; Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 Southwest 5th Avenue , Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $50-$75; BrowardCenter.org.
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SINGER - FONSECA The Colombian singer, songwriter, record producer and activist is touring in support of his recent “Simples Corazones” release. Influenced heavily by Carlos Vives, his style is a blend of vallenato and cumbia, two traditional and popular forms of Colombian music. His achievements include six Latin Grammy Awards and one Billboard Latin Music Awards. Also appearing is Bacilos. Thurs, November 29; 8pm; American Airlines Arena (601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami); Tix: $41-$223; Aaarena.com.
Comedian Randy Rainbow Returns to Fort Lauderdale with 2 shows
Comedian, actor, writer, host and Internet sensation Randy Rainbow (his real name) appears at Parker Playhouse Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1 at 8 p.m.
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Rainbow is perhaps best known for his viral comedy videos and his popular series of political spoofs and song parodies that have garnered international acclaim and over a hundred million views. He's been called "the best thing about the 2016 GOP race" by Dan Savage and his musical tribute to the irst presidential debate of 2016 (“BRAGGADOCIOUS!”) received 28 million views in its irst two days. He was subsequently asked by the cast of TV's Will & Grace to parody a song which they performed during a political fundraiser for the 2016 election. Rainbow has also written for comedian Kathy Grif in and hosted and performed in numerous theatrical events for the Broadway, cabaret and gay communities, as well as for the Tony Awards and some of New York City's most popular night spots including 54 Below, Birdland Jazz Club, XL Nightclub and Therapy NYC, where his own weekly show ran for two years.
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Rainbow has been seen as a talking head on VH1 and has been heard regularly as both a guest and co-host on Sirius XM Radio. He is the creator and star of the long-running BroadwayWorld.com web series Chewing the Scenery with Randy Rainbow and Last Minute with Randy Rainbow. This event is not recommended for children under 12. Tickets are $27–$57 with $97 VIP tickets that include premium seating and a meet and greet with the artist. Ticketmaster is the only of icial ticketing service of Parker Playhouse. Buy tickets online at ParkerPlayhouse.com and Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222; in person at the Parker Playhouse box of ice Tuesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and at the Broward Center's AutoNation Box Of ice. The Parker Playhouse, located in Holiday Park at 707 N.E. Eighth Street in Fort Lauderdale, is an af iliated venue of the Broward Center for the Performing Art.
No Doubting the Power of Viola Davis
‘Widows' star on her LGBTQ evolution, why her favorite role was as a man and being inspired by sexual uidity.
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iola Davis taps my hand when she really means what she says. Each time the actress reaches over to make contact, the big bar in the big skyscraper in big Chicago where we are sitting diminishes. She has a way of making any space feel intimate. The irst black actor to win an Oscar, Emmy and a Tony for acting, Davis is seated diagonally from me at a larger-than-we-need table more suited for a family's Thanksgiving gathering than a conversation between two people. She is striking in a baby-blue pantsuit and a gorgeous, billowing afro, owning the space she occupies much like the way she owns the screen, having granted vulnerability and humanity to some of
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TV, theater and ilm's most unforgettable women for three decades. Her knack for investigating the deepest human depths of her characters is best illustrated in a single scene, as a loving, anguished mother in 2008's Doubt, her indelible breakthrough. Later, she starred as Aibileen Clark in The Help (she previously played another maid in gay director Todd Haynes' 2002 ilm Far From Heaven), and in Suicide Squad and Fences, which won her an Oscar. And as criminal defense attorney Annalise Keating on ABC's hit drama How to Get Away with Murder, she is a mighty force. Davis's signature resilience once again pervades tenacious crime-boss Veronica
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Rawlins in 12 Years a Slave and in director Steve McQueen's socially charged actionthriller Widows, notably featuring a lead cast mostly comprised of actresses of color. After spending the early years of her career not recognizing her power even though we did, Davis, 53, does now, she tells me. The obvious question: “Do gay men feel compelled to bow down to you?” I ask, moments into the candid conversation that awaits us, which has Davis re lecting on how she learned to love the LGBTQ community and why she feels her best role was as a man. Smiling, she lights up and leans back. “You know what, yeah, they do.” These badass women doing badass things in a world where sometimes these women are told that they can't do them... Absolutely.
How do you explain the connection between these strong women you play and the LGBTQ community? Because I think the LGBTQ community feels like they're on the periphery. They feel like they're not seen, they feel like they're not worthy, they feel like they're not valued. And there's no answer to that, other than the fact that you're not heterosexual. Really, that's it. That's what I think, and I certainly feel the same way, as someone who has been marginalized my entire life. Listen, when I think about myself, I am everything within me. I've had boyfriends, people think I'm cute (laughs). I'm funny! I'm telling you, I'm all of those things. And I cannot stand labels. I cannot stand them. Did you have something to do with Annalise's sexual luidity, then? I had everything to do with that. And so did (creator) Pete Nowak; I can't leave him out. I
really have to give him credit for that too. But yeah, absolutely. And also, I Am Jazz: I was watching that one night. I love that show. But I was watching that one night and (trans TV star and model Jazz Jennings) was playing in the closet with one of her friends who was a trans teenager, and it was just great. They were talking about who they see themselves with in the future, and they were like, “Whoever, you know. I'm open. I'm open to a boy, I'm open to a girl.” And they started talking about just the attributes of the people they wanted to be with. That transformed me more than anything. I thought, “That is the greatest thing in the world,” and I thought that that was a great idea
for Annalise because Annalise is so damaged, so traumatized that what if she just said, “I'm just open to love”? God, think about what we can explore there. Are you inspired by this generation of young people who identify as sexually luid? Totally, with everything. My generation – I always say, “The black and Hispanic people liked disco and the white people liked rock 'n' roll.” That was my generation. And there was no language for homosexuality – only fear.
Growing up in Rhode Island, what was your introduction to the LGBTQ community? Hmm... probably through… that's a dif icult question. I'm gonna say this: My friend… shit. This is menopause, 'cause I was just talking
about him. Slim! My friend Slim! And I'll say him, even though it's more than just him, because I just did have a lot of gay friends. I'm a theater geek! But my introduction into, especially the gay and the trans community, was Slim. And the reason why I say that is because it challenged even my idea of sexuality, because we were just friends and he had a girlfriend, and then he announced to me that he was gay, and then it went from that to him borrowing my clothes, my dresses. I was like, “Oh, OK! You can borrow my dresses!” So he would take my dresses, and then it went from that to him dropping out of school – and of course we still continued our friendship. And then it went from that to him wearing my makeup. I just remember going with it, of course, because I loved him. It was my irst introduction into a different level of sexuality that no one talked about. He had a group of young men that lived with him who were all trans and he called them his “sons and daughters.” Some were gay, some were trans, some were transvestite, and it was my irst introduction into the luidity of sexuality. You said this was going to be a dif icult question for you to answer, but it wasn't. It wasn't dif icult, I know. I guess not.
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challenge for you? I guess it was a little – it was. But I loved him. I have to say I loved him, so I felt it was on me to shift my thinking and it was up to me to understand him. I will say I went with it, but it was my irst introduction to understanding it. When I was on Facebook, I did have my Facebook friend Nika (Lomazzo, a trans woman and activist) and she really schooled me. So every day I would go to her site and she would school me and I said, “I've been to school; I'm just gonna learn.” She's a trans woman, so I was schooled (with) just certain language.
The irst time you kiss a same-sex love interest played by Famke Janssen – did your mother ever see that episode of How to Get Away with Murder even though you didn't want her to? Yep! You said that you weren't gonna show it to her. I didn't show it to her! She saw it on her own!
And? She was good with it – because my niece is gay and at 9, 10 years old she told her mom, my sister: “Mom, I like girls,” and my sister said, “OK. Well, are you OK?” She said, “I think I'm ine.” She was like, “OK, well I'm good too.” And that was their conversation.
You starred in one of the most notable queer ilms ever made: Todd Haynes' Far From Heaven. How do you re lect on your role in that ilm? The maid? I liked that movie. I loved that movie. And the role?
I mean, the role was a maid. I'm done with the maids. But that was in the beginning of my career. I wasn't really awoke then – not as awoken as I am.
You recently admitted to having issues with The Help. Yeah, I did.
Looking back on The Help and Far From Looking back on The Help and Far From Heaven, what has that taught you about the Heaven, what has that taught you about the importance of representation for the black importance of representation for the black and LGBTQ community? and LGBTQ community? I guess I already knew it then, too, but I never I guess I already knew it then, too, but I never thought that I had any power. I was just happy thought that I had any power. I was just happy to have a job. But I think it's important to be to have a job. But I think it's important to be seen, it's important to see your own images on seen, it's important to see your own images on the screen – and in the screen – and in a way that is honest. a way that is honest. The reason I The reason I became an actor, became an actor, and it's absolutely and it's absolutely the reason why I the reason why I became an actor: became an actor: I'm a total nerd and I'm a total nerd and I fell in love with I fell in love with Arthur Miller. He Arthur Miller. He said he wrote to said he wrote to make people feel make people feel less alone, and less alone, and that's why I do what that's why I do what I do. Seriously, I do. Seriously, that's why I do what that's why I do what I do. I seriously do. I do. I seriously do. And so I feel And so I feel responsible for any responsible for any image I put out image I put out there that makes there that makes people feel alone, people feel alone, that makes people that makes people feel not seen, that feel not seen, that doesn't show fully doesn't show fully who they are – their who they are – their anger, their pain, anger, their pain, their joy, their their joy, their sexuality. That's sexuality. That's your job as an your job as an artist, so yeah, artist, so yeah, that's where I'm at that's where I'm at right now. right now.
Have you Have you considered the considered the importance of you importance of you not just portraying a lesbian but a lesbian of not just portraying a lesbian but a lesbian of color, a demographic so rarely portrayed on color, a demographic so rarely portrayed on screen, and the impact that could have on screen, and the impact that could have on the LGBTQ community? the LGBTQ community? I've been offered, I played: God's Heart with I've been offered, I played: God's Heart with Julie Kavner. We were lesbians. I played a Julie Kavner. We were lesbians. I played a lesbian in King Lear. It was a workshop lesbian in King Lear. It was a workshop
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production (at the Public Theater in New York) and actually the guy who directed it was one of the people who put together Paris Is Burning and he set King Lear in one of the gay (ball-culture) “houses” of the '90s. And I didn't do it, because the director told me at the last minute I probably should've done it, but he wanted me to compete in those gay house shows. You have to be a man pretending to be a woman or a woman pretending to be a man and the more real you are, that's a whole competition. It's about being as real as you can be. To me, that was the best role I'd ever done, by the way. Bar none. TV, ilm. It was the best role.
Why was your role in King Lear so special to you? Because I had to play a lesbian who was pretending to be a man and I went home – I am telling you, I said, “I am gonna hit this” (bangs ist against palm). So I felt like I really transformed into a man. I thought it was totally believable! And Nicole Ari Parker was my girlfriend! Every time we see each other, I'm like, (excitedly waves her arms) “Hey!”
I feel like gay men must come up to you all the time and quote Annalise's iconic line, “Why is your penis on a dead girl's phone?” Is that line still following you around? I mean, I don't know what it is about that line – maybe just 'cause it was so unexpected! So I keep quoting or thinking about Dorothy in
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The Wizard of Oz, because I feel like gay men like that movie too. I love that movie. And there's a lot of reasons why. I think its Judy Garland too, you know?
Right, a gay icon. Yeah. You understand why. But also, this is my thing: She keeps talking about going home and wanting to go home, and then in the end the Good Witch tells her (she) had the power to go home all along. I know, even as a black woman, that feeling. I have the power within to be the change I wanna see, to have the life I wanna have; it's already in me. People strip us of our worth and the potency of our worth and the potency of our power so much. I see it because... listen, I'm socialized on steroids (laughs). The number of people I meet every day who interview me, who I have to meet at parties and social gatherings, because I'm an actor – one of the things I've noticed, 'cause I love looking at different reporters who come in and imagining who they are, who they love, and I love it. And there have been (people) who come in from the LGBTQ community – and now there's more trans men, trans women reporters, and it's a “coming out” and stepping As editor of Q Syndicate, the international LGBTQ wire service, Chris Azzopardi has interviewed a multitude of superstars, including Meryl Streep, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé. Reach him via his website at www.chris-azzopardi.com and on Twitter (@chrisazzopardi).
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AND THE MAGIC NUMBER IS...
u At the Closing Ceremony of Smart Ride 15 CEO Glen Weinzimer and some friends
give us the total money raised.
BOURBON BOYS
u Fiancees Alex & Oz have a great
time catching up with everyone at Bourbon Street Pub.
DUET
u Singers Lenora Jaye & Antonio Edwards
get ready for a packed house at Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar’s Duets 3rd Asnniversary.
CELEBRATING BILL
u Fort Lauderdale’s Bar & Nightlife came out to celebrate the life of Pompano Bill at The Pride Center.
CHECK OUT
u Stop in The Palace on South Beach
and check out bartender Yasmani.
RELAXING AH TIME
u Brandon & Isaac have a great time with all the boys at Bourbon Street Pub.
GAY SEND OFF
u David Ardelean from Team Pridelines has a great send off for Smart Ride 15 Day 2 from Hawk’s Cay.
POUR BOYS
u The Boys at Hôtel Gaythering
always have a great time and keep the boys lively.
MISSING BILL
u The Team at Rosie’s showed their love and
support for Pompano Bill at his Celebration of Life.
FIRST I RIDE THEN I PERFORM
u The Smart Ride’s very own Rider Kenya Couture makes it a night at 801 after the ride.
Keshas Weird & Wonderful Rainbow Ride
Kesha Invites her Fans to Sail the Caribbean February 17-21
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esha and Sixthman, the industry leader in music festivals at sea, are excited to announce ‘Keshas Weird & Wonderful Rainbow Ride. This immersive four-day vacation experience will take 2,500 fans on the wildest ride of their lives from February 17 – February 21, 2019 from Tampa to Nassau, Bahamas on the beautiful Norwegian Pearl. Of the cruise, Kesha says, “Imagine if Woodstock was gay as fuck, happy and free and the funnest sleepover ever and then I kidnapped you all and we took it to the Caribbean. I'm especially excited to have so many of my LGBTQ friends and supporters with us, so you know this shit is gonna be fun! Joining us as well are amazing supporting entertainers like Big Freedia, Girl Talk, Matt and Kim, Betty Who, Superfruit, Jonathan Van Ness, Wrabel, and of course some of my favorite queens (as seen on RuPaul's Drag Race and beyond) including Bob The Drag Queen, Detox, and Thorgy Thor. We are going to be living our best life on a Fabulous boat!” On the inaugural voyage of this innovative rainbow adventure, fans will be treated to two unique Kesha sets on the pool deck stage and a full schedule of activities with Kesha
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and the supporting talent while enjoying Caribbean sunshine. Kesha adds, “This wild cruise, this oceanic magical experience that I have concocted, will be like no other in history, THAT I can assure you!!! I wanna celebrate life with every single one of you and revel in exactly who we are!!! Bust out those glitter thongs and face paint, babes, we're going in.” Double occupancy staterooms on Kesha's Weird & Wonderful Rainbow Ride begin at $895 per person, plus taxes and fees. Low deposits and lexible payment plans are available on this once in a lifetime vacation experience. A destination of her own, Norwegian Pearl offers guests Norwegian Cruise Line's signature freedom and lexibility to enjoy 11 onboard bars and lounges, 15 dining experiences, a casino, one outdoor pool, hot tubs, and a full menu of spa treatments. Kesha's Weird & Wonderful Rainbow Ride cruisers will enjoy duty-free shopping and awe-inspiring architecture in beautiful Nassau, and get the chance to explore their adventurous side diving into the crystal blue water with dolphins and colorful ish. For more information and to book a cabin, visit: KeshasRainbowCruise.com
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Chile se encuentra localizado en el extremo sudoeste de América del Sur. Teniendo como capital la ciudad de Santiago, la República de Chile posee un extenso territorio en cual se divide en 15 provincias: Tarapacá, Arica & Parinacota, Antofagasta, Atacama, Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Libertador, Maule, Blobio, Araucanía, Los Ríos, Los Lagos, Aisén y Magallanes. 50
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Chile se conforma de tres zonas geográficas. La primera de ellas, Chile continental, la misma se comprende una franja en la costa occidental del Cono Surque, incluyendo la rivera sudoriental del océano Pacífico hasta las cumbres más altas de la cordillera de los Andes. Dentro de este parámetro se incluye la Región de Magallanes y Antártica Chilena, la Región de Coquimbo. Limita
con Perú al norte, Bolivia al nordeste y Argentina al este y el paso Drake al sur. La segunda, es Chile Insular; esta se conforma de un gran grupo de islas de origen volcánico en el océano Pacífico Sur: el archipiélago de Juan Fernández y las islas Desventuradas, pertenecientes a Sudamérica, la isla Salas y Gómez y la isla de Pascua, ubicadas en Oceanía. La tercera, es el Territorio Chileno Antártico, el cual es una zona de la Antártica sobre la cual Chile reclama soberanía, prolongando su límite meridional hasta el Polo Sur. Debido a lo anterior, Chile se define como un país tricontinental. Chile tiene una costa con perímetros de longitud impresionantes, llamado Mar chileno. Este comprende cuatro zonas: el mar territorial la zona contigua, la zona económica exclusiva y la correspondiente plataforma continental. Chile es considerado un país de ingreso muy alto y en vías de desarrollo. La República de Chile cuenta con una población de alrededor de 18 millones de habitantes, la calidad de vida en la tierra Chilena es muy cómoda debido a su crecimiento económico, y desarrollo humano. El periodo de globalización en Chile permite a su población contar con una sociedad con valores y apreciación a la libre expresión el cual es un ejemplo a seguir por el resto de los países Latino Americanos. La comunidad LGBT en La Republica De Chile se ha abierto paso por si misma. La aceptación de la comunidad LGBT en Chile ha avanzado al
pasar de tiempo; las uniones civiles son completamente permitidas, el cual realza la libre expresión en este país Sur Americano. La vida nocturna en cuanto a clubs gay en Chile es completamente extensa, por eso Chile se encuentran entre los primeros países a visitar de América Latina cuando a destinos turísticos se refiere. Hablando de destinos turísticos en Chile no podemos dejar de mencionar algunos de los más hermosos lugares de entre muchos que tiene Chile: La Playa Cavancha. Vibrante ciudad balneario, una localidad del norte de Chile, que cautiva con sus playas de arenas blancas y oleaje suave, hermosas arquitecturas en madera levantadas durante la época de esplendor de las salitreras y valiosos museos arqueológicos que dan muestra de la Cultura Chinchorro que habitó la zona miles de años atrás. Entre las cosas que no puedes pasar por alto es el Magistral Atardecer en Ahu Tongariki Isla de Pascua. Localizada en medio del Océano Pacífico, es considerada uno de los lugares turísticos de Chile que genera mayor curiosidad, tanto por sus enigmáticas esculturas en piedra conocidas como Moáis como por las misteriosas leyendas y tradiciones de la cultura ancestral Rapanui. Declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco . Y por último y no menos importante: La Laguna San Rafael. Entre los Campos de Hielo Norte en un área reconocida como Reserva Mundial de la Biosfera por la Unesco, se sitúa este idílico paisaje, hogar del majestuoso
Glaciar San Rafael, que naciendo en el nevado de San Valentín recorre quince Kilómetros de distancia, para finalmente desembocar en la laguna del mismo nombre. Solo accesible por medio de embarcaciones especiales, hechiza por sus torres de hielo que alcanzan setenta metros de altura, enormes témpanos que flotan sobre las aguas y un silencio sobrecogedor que permite escuchar los constantes desprendimientos de hielo. Y recuerda que no se te puede olvidar en tu visita a Chile degustar de un rico Arrollado huaso entre muchas más delicias chilenas.
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Ceviche Chile is located in the southwestern tip of South America. Having as capital the city of Santiago, the Republic of Chile has an extensive territory in which it is divided into 15 provinces: Tarapaca, Arica & Parinacota, Antofagasta, Atacama, Coquimbo, Valparaiso, Libertador, Maule, Blobio, Araucania, Los Rios, Los Lagos, Aisen and Magallanes. Chile is made up of three geographical zones. The first of these, continental Chile, includes a strip on the western coast of the Cono Surque, including the southeastern bank of the Pacific Ocean to the highest peaks of the Andes mountain range. Within this parameter, the Region of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, the Coquimbo Region, is included. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast and Argentina to the east and the Drake pass to the south. The second one is Chile Insular; This is made up of a large group of islands of volcanic origin in the South Pacific Ocean: the Juan Fernández archipelago and the Desventuradas Islands, belonging to South America, Salas and Gómez Island and Easter Island, located in Oceania. The
genre latino / Conexiones third is the Chilean Antarctic Territory, which is an area of Antarctica over which Chile claims sovereignty, extending its southern limit to the South Pole. Due to the above, Chile is defined as a tri-continental country. Chile has a coast with imprecise lengths of perimeters, called the Chilean Sea. This comprises four zones: the territorial sea the contiguous zone, the exclusive economic zone and the corresponding continental shelf. Chile is considered a very high income and developing country. The Republic of Chile has a population of around 18 million inhabitants, the quality of life in the Chilean land is very comfortable due to its economic growth, and human development. The period of globalization in Chile allows its population to
have a society with values and appreciation for free expression which is an example to follow for the rest of the Latin American countries. The LGBT community in the Republic of Chile has made its way on its own. The acceptance of the LGBT community in Chile to advanced over time; civil unions are fully allowed, which enhances free expression in this South American country. The nightlife in terms of gay clubs in Chile is quite extensive, that's why Chile are among the first countries to visit in Latin America when it comes to tourist destinations. Speaking of tourist destinations in Chile we can not fail to mention some of the most beautiful places among many that Chile has: The Cavancha Beach.
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Vibrant spa town, a town in northern Chile, which captivates with its white sand beaches and gentle waves, beautiful wooden architectures erected during the time of splendor of the nitrate mines and valuable archaeological museums that show the Chinchorro culture that inhabited the area thousands of years ago. Among the things you can not miss is the Majistral Sunset in Ahu Tongariki Easter Island. Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it is considered one of the tourist places in Chile that generates more curiosity, both for its enigmatic stone sculptures known as Moáis and for the mysterious legends and traditions of the Rapanui ancestral culture. Declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. And last but not least: La Laguna San Rafael. Among the Northern Ice Fields in an area recognized as a World Biosphere Reserve by Unesco, this idyllic landscape is located, home to the majestic San Rafael Glacier, which rises fifteen kilometers away from the San Valentín mountain, finally ending in the lagoon of the same name. Only accessible by means of special boats, it is enchanted by its ice towers that reach seventy meters high, huge icebergs that float on the waters and an overwhelming silence that allows you to listen to the constant icefalls. And remember that you can not forget during your visit to Chile to taste a delicious "Huolão" among many other Chilean delights.
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5 Steps to Coming to Terms With Your Balding Head Male pattern baldness for a young gay man can be tough to come to terms with, but rest assured that your hair is only one aspect of your overall appearance and personal style. Instead of obsessing over that which you lack – and have little control over, frankly – concentrate on the total package you present. When your shoulders are held high because of boosted self-esteem from other outward factors, people will notice (even the haters) without thinking twice about your stich up top. To make the move to a more confident you, consider these tips on how to accept (and love!) your balding head.
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If you notice your hair thinning and that prospect is a source of anxiety for you – I've been there myself – assess the situation rationally and consult a professional. Master barber Brandon Barney suggests taking the issue straight to the person you've trusted your hair with for years – your barber or stylist. “The barber should have an idea – if they've been doing your hair for long enough to see it change – of both how your hair is growing and when it's starting to retreat,” he says. “If you don't have a regular barber, be your own detective. Look in the mirror and really look at yourself. After the shock of 'Holy shit, I'm old' wears off, be honest with yourself. You'll know if it's easier to see your scalp if your hair looks thinner at the roots.” It's important, too, that you're comfortable enough and have a decent rapport with your barber or stylist that they'll tell you the hard truth. My stylist downplayed my thinning for a long time out of fear of hurting my feelings. That didn't help the situation, and I lost valuable time in trying to halt the process. That's how I wanted to approach the issue – with a Minoxidil regimen – but that was a personal choice and certainly not an endorsement for the temporary remedy. This is a do-you situation and only you can decide how to make the best of it.
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I was in denial about my male pattern baldness for several years because I didn't want to accept that my youth had expired. As a result, I grew more self-conscious every time I looked in the mirror. I knew I had to deal with it at some point, even though the acceptance process dragged on. I wasn't alone in this battle, however, and neither are you.
Ask your significant other and friends their opinions
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When trying to figure out how to handle my own situation, I turned to my boyfriend and my friends for what I should do. While the final decision wasn't up to them ultimately, I wanted to hear from my male buddies on how they were approaching or had approached their own balding, and I wanted to gauge my boyfriend's response to buzzing my hair so the thinning wasn't as noticeable at the source. These consultations helped me come to terms with my situation and make a proactive move regarding my hair that would eventually eradicate my anxiety.
“You lose your hair and one thought comes into mind: I am no longer young,” says Barney. “Age has caught up. The sooner you can accept that, the sooner you can manage it. Older isn't dead, and age is only a number. If you're feeling depressed, self-conscious about it, you're not alone. The vast majority of people experiencing [thinning hair] feel that way. But learning how to manage it and accepting the reality of it will change how you feel about it and yourself.”
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Now that you've accepted what plenty of men continue to deny, you can start to disguise your “problem” area properly. This doesn't mean spraying on fake infomercial hair-in-a-can or carpeting your head with a toupee or comb-over. This is dressing your hair to its strengths and avoiding products that will exacerbate the issue. Don't use "high shine" hair products, like pomade or gel, for instance. The shine will draw attention away from the hair and accentuate your scalp. Instead, use clay or matte products that give a natural look. This will style your follicles effectively and help keep the focus on the hair you still have. Look up haircuts yourself before you see your barber next, make your top three selections, and prepare yourself for his professional, honest opinion and the possibility that none of them will work. Finding and accepting your new hairstyle – if one is needed – will benefit you
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Hair is important to a lot of guys, and that's nothing to be ashamed of. But remember that your hair is only one part of you, and not even the best part. Besides, there's nothing sexier than a man who owns himself and his appearance, which translates naturally to virility and masculinity. “Sexiness is a lot more about attitude and confidence,” says Caleb Backe, health and wellness expert at Maple Holistics. “If you're rocking a bald or balding head properly, it can be very enticing. Some see it as a sign of maturity and experience, which is a whole new kind of turn-on for many individuals. This process is not about compensating, or diverting attention, and it isn't about choosing a new hat to cover your shame. It's about self-acceptance of the highest order.”
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 spends his time writing from the beach with his dog Jaxon. Connect with Mikey on Instagram @mikeyrox.
7 Not-To-Be-Missed LGBTQ Artists. Looking to support the sounds of our community? To start, add these acts to your gaylist.
By Chris Azzopardi MNEK You’ve heard English singer, songwriter and producer MNEK behind the scenes, writing for artists like Madonna and Beyoncé (yes, he co-wrote a Lemonade jam, Bey’s “Hold Up”). But with his Capital Records debut, the 23-
year-old UK rapper-singer steps into the spotlight, seeing his own artistic vision through with a 16-track album meant to be heard as a full album, a de iant move in a singles-driven music industry. Black and gay, MNEK knows the struggle to thrive in a majority-rules world, which he writes about on the album’s standout, “Correct,” a call-toarms for queer people, served through the musical guise of a big party bop. Words to live by: “Yas bitch, stay fabulous, honey.” 64
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Donna Missal As is the case for many aspiring musicians who climb YouTube’s ladder, New Jersey’s Donna Missal stormed the internet irst, racking up 11 million combined streams. The demand opened the doors to her irst album, the soulful This Time, released in September on Harvest Records. Produced by Tim Anderson, known for helming projects by Solange and Halsey, the sexually luid LA-based singer-songwriter’s rock-meets-soul sound is as intoxicating as her lyrical content, which she says re lects “taking chances for yourself, iguring out who you are and really standing behind that.” John Duff Sassy, frequently shirtless IG sensation John Duff took his social clout to the next level with the release of his song “Girly,” a frothy pop romp celebrating femme power
(“let’s get girly, lip our hair, we don’t care”). Its accompanying video is a tribute to a pantheon of gay icons. In the clip, he delightfully mirrors the precious mannerisms of Mariah in her 1999 “Heartbreaker” video along with her signature look – a midriff halter top, cut-off jeans – while also recreating other iconic music-video scenes from Madonna, Britney, Beyoncé and Christina Aguilera.
Shea Diamond Activism is art in Shea Diamond’s case. Performing songs to fellow prisoners while serving time in various Michigan prisons, the trans singer-
songwriter and her inspiring narrative soon fell into the nurturing hands of star producer Justin Tranter, who Diamond has called her “fairy godmother.” Tranter produced songs from Diamond’s irst EP, released this year. For the album, the artist channels her personal struggles as a trans woman of color living in a time when the trans community is under attack. Now, particularly, her soulful croon is a voice that needs – and demands – to be heard. Christine and the Queens Pansexual French pop singer, songwriter, producer and choreographer Hé lö ise Letissier yearned to
break down gender constructs, so she fashioned an androgynous look, started going by “Chris,” and used her new persona (previously, her professional alias was Christine and the Queens) as the title of
her sophomore album, released in September. One of the most exciting pop albums of the year, Chris holds a mirror to the artist’s personal journey, boldly framing her newfound identity in assertive retro beats that throb and empower.
Michael Blume Michael Blume, an alumni of Yale University whose future was once academia-bound, almost didn’t pursue music as a career. But
after joining an on-campus a capella group that toured the world, performing in 35 countries, the New Jersey-bred, NYC-based has forged a lourishing musical career for himself. Queer and other human rights issues still rest heavy on his mind as illustrated by his latest release. A follow-up to his 2016 debut When I Get It Right called Cynicism & Sincerity, the six-song EP’s musically diverse palette – from trap hiphop to gospel and electronica – is the conduit for his pointed and passionate activist convictions.
Faultlines Folk-pop trio Faultlines pulled no punches with their Trump-targeted words on “Rain,” released early this year. The ired-up anthem is in the stomping soul style of 1960s protest songs and blends the earthy voices of band members Todd McCool, Ashley Morgan and John Flanagan, who draw upon urban pop and roots country for the gritty call-to-action. Their lyrics rouse: “There's a man in a big white house trying to take your voice away,” they sing. “Do nothing and stay silent if you think that it's OK.”
Chris Azzopardi is the editor of Q Syndicate, the international LGBT wire service. Reach him via his website at www.chris-azzopardi.com and on Twitter (@chrisazzopardi).
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Lips Annual Toy Drive To Bene t Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center
Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, will host a notyour-ordinary Holiday Toy Drive to bene it Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) during its Dragalicious Gospel Brunch on Sunday, December 9, with two show seating's at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped children's toy to receive a free Lips' world famous frozen cosmo during a future visit.
“Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center is grateful for Lips which puts their heart and soul into helping our kids,” said Ana E. Calderon Randazzo, Ph.D. of Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center. “We encourage everyone to join us for this great brunch which raises funds for our health related programs and collects toys for children in need.”
Attendees to this festive brunch will have two reasons to enjoy this foot-stomping, high-energy event. One is to celebrate Lips' show hostess, Nicolette's birthday and the other is to support CDTC. Show goers will experience soulful and inspirational music performed by the ladies of Lips who will also serve Lips' world-famous Sunday brunch with bottomless Bloody Marys, mimosas and Champagne.
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“Lips is proud to share the spirit of giving this holiday season and support the mission of Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center,” said Yvonne Lamé , Lips founder and co-owner. "We are the perfect backdrop to celebrate any occasion and it gives us great pleasure to present this festive opportunity to give local kids a great holiday.”
Guests of Lips always enjoy the witty show hostesses and talented cast as they serve up delicious food and entertainment as part of a well-orchestrated revue of past and present leading ladies. Lips is more drag-a-licious than ever with its popular menu of drag queen-inspired delicious salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts, plus a full-bar serving its world famous frozen cosmos and other specialty drinks. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (954) 567-0987. A $10 cover charge in addition to brunch will apply to each attendee and go directly to Children's Diagnostic and Treatment Center.
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T
Triceps Workout
for Arms Like a Superhero
t takes hard work to build a great set of guns. Those in the know will tell you that you've got to really work triceps if you want arms like a superhero! Triceps make up two-thirds of your upper arm, therefore it is logical that the bigger and more defined these babies are, the more massive your arms will look. The triceps are responsible for the movement of extension of the elbow and produce motion of the forearm. Because of their larger size you need to work tri's a lot longer and harder than biceps. Hit triceps twice a week using 3-4 exercises of 3-4 sets of 8-12 repetitions. Use free weights for triceps to give you a
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better range of motion and produce a fuller muscle. Here are some dynamite exercises that are
CLOSE-GRIP BENCH PRESS
sure to get results. Whenever you are working a muscle group always include at least one exercise that will take the muscle group through its full range of motion. Close-grip bench presses will do this for triceps. Lie face up on a flat bench, feet firmly planted on the floor. Take a barbell or E Z curl bar from the rack. Use a narrow grip so that your hands are only 2-3 inches apart. Keeping your elbows close to your body, lower the weight to your lower sternum, and immediately push upwards. Always begin with a light warm-up set. I especially like this exercise for mass building. Triceps extensions are a
classic. Start this exercise by holding a lat machine bar with your hands 2-8 inches apart. Now press downwards from your chin until your arms
are straight (just barely locking out the elbow). Return and repeat. Most bodybuilders keep their elbows tucked in at their sides during this
BENT-OVER TRICEP KICK BACKS
movement. This exercise can also be performed with a rope instead of a straight bar or lat machine bar.
Bent-over triceps kick backs are great for isolating the triceps of each arm. Hold a dumbbell in one hand and hold on to a rack or bench with the other hand. Raise and lower (kick back) the dumbbell at an even rate, keeping the upper arm in line with your torso and parallel to the floor. Keep your upper arm tight against your waist throughout. Be careful not to over use your wrist as you kick the weight back and extend the elbow.
TRICEP EXTENSIONS
Lying triceps extensions or “skull crushers� as they sometimes call them are killers. Lie on your back on a flat bench and hold a barbell or E Z curl bar at arms length above you. Lower it slowly to the forehead and raise the bar again to arm's length. This is a more advanced exercise and you may have to wait until your tri's are ready for this one.
Tom Bonanti is a certified fitness trainer and licensed massage therapist with his own gym and studio, Pump'n Inc. (pumpnincgym.com), in Ft. Lauderdale. You can contact Tom at trainertomb@aol.com with questions or to schedule a free consultation.
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Curtain to Rise on Act II at Parker Playhouse $25 million transformation planned for iconic entertainment venue
Parker Playhouse is set to undergo a $25 million transformation to take the iconic entertainment venue into the 21st century. When Parker Playhouse opened in Fort Lauderdale in 1967, it was a catalyst in turning a sleepy beach town into a vibrant cultural community. Since that time, some of the biggest names in entertainment have graced the Parker Playhouse stage. That stage also serves as a classroom for thousands of students annually who are enriched by educational performances. “This is truly an exciting time. Act II at the Parker will allow us to continue to provide outstanding artistic, educational and cultural programming for generations to come. The theater, known for its storied past, will reach new heights in the future,” said Kelley Shanley, president and CEO of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which has managed the Parker since 2005. The reimagined Parker Playhouse will retain its classic elegance with many original architectural features remaining intact. The original façade of the building will come alive in the stunning new lobby. Parker Playhouse also will feature private donor and premium lounges, a signature
bar area and new hospitality experiences in addition to upgraded systems, state-of the-art equipment and advanced acoustics. The popular continental seating configuration of the theater will be maintained. The Campaign for the Parker will be chaired by former U.S. Senator George S. LeMieux. “It is my honor to chair this committee. As a native of Broward County, I appreciate the impact the Parker has had on our community,” said LeMieux. “But its impact goes beyond entertainment. It is one of the treasures of South Florida. With this renovation, the Parker will be transformed from first class to world class.” “We want to thank our donors and sponsors who are supporting this incredible project,” said Richard B. Welch, chair of the board of the Broward Performing Arts Foundation. “To date, we have raised more than $20 million towards our $25 million goal. There are many opportunities for the public to participate in the Parker's restoration and help us preserve its rich legacy for generations to come.” The Broward Center anticipates breaking ground on the project in summer 2019, and construction is anticipated to be completed in time for the 2020-2021 season. For more information on these campaigns, visit ParkerPlayhouse.com/Support.
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By Andreus Quinones
Not Without My Daugter Dear Andreus, My ex and I were together for 5 years. In that time, I bought him a dog. She is beautiful, and I brought her home at 4 months old. Though she was a gift to him in the early stages of our relationship, I took care of her pretty much all the time. Now that we have separated, due to his infidelity, I want the dog. Since I have invested so much time and energy into caring for her, I think it is only fair. Am I wrong? Sincerely, Not Without My Daughter Dear Not Without My Daughter,
These situations are tough. Pets often have a place in our lives, as if they were human children. The reality is that if you gave her to him as a gift, then it is not right to take her away. A gift is given to keep, not to withdraw when things change. Maybe you two can come to an arrangement. You could always take turns keeping her, that way no one feels at a loss. If you both love the dog, then you will put your differences aside and focus your love on her. After all, she is innocent.
Dear Andreus,
My boyfriend and I have had a pretty decent relationship. He is very big on
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careers and making money and has always said that he could not date someone who doesn't have a job. Recently, I lost my job, and have had a difficult time finding another one or at least one that I want. I do have a good amount of savings, which allows me to sustain myself. The issue is that I am scared to tell him, in fear that he will leave. I know that it is only a matter of time before he finds out. I don't know what to do. Sincerely, Unemployed Lover Dear Unemployed Lover,
Okay. I think we all like having someone in our lives who is independent and can take care of themselves without our help. If he is going to leave you just because you lost your job, then LET HIM GO. If it is that easy for him to go, then you must question his loyalty to begin with. Things happen in life that are sometimes beyond our control. Clearly it seems that this is just a hiccup for you, so if he really loves you, or wants to be with you, then he should understand that. If you are using your own money to sustain yourself, and not leeching off him, then there should be no complaint. You have nothing to be ashamed of. If he can't accept it, then on to the next one. Love and cupidity can never have a balanced existence together.