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March 14, 2019

HOT BODIES

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What’s Hot | Scott Holland’s Guide to Events in SoFla

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RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 | Kahanna Montrese

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Deep Inside Hollywood

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Feature | Adam Devine Exclusive Interview

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The Hot List | Top 10 Happenings in South Florida this Week

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Genre Latino | Conexiones: República Domincana

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On the Scene | Stephen R. Lang’s Hot Pics of the Week

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Easy Recipes | Easy Beef Empanadas (Pastelillos)

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Creep of the Week | Pat Robertson

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Feature | World's First Transgender Lingerie Fashion Show

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The Frivolist | Stop Doing These 19 Things on an Airplane

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Hot Advice | Supportive Boyfriend

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Winter Party Festival (Beach Party, Betsy VIP Party, Hunters, Nikki Beach, Palace, and Gaythering Hotel)

Coco Peru

Winter Party Festival

Beach Party

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ast Wednesday, PNC Bank at the Nobu Eden PNC Bank at the Nobu Eden On Sunday, we went to On Sunday, we went to ast Wednesday, Wolf Cuff and Roc Miami Beach. As usual, Roc Miami Beach. As usual, Rosie's for some SundayRosie's for some SundayWolf Cuff and Uwe Schroder the event was well attended the event was well attended Funday and as always it was Funday and as always it was Uwe Schroder th th and they presented a few presented the 9 and they presented a few packed and a lot of fun! presented the 9 packed and a lot of fun! awards including the Voice of annual benefit awards including the Voice of annual benefit Equality Award to Garrard for Grateful Paws at Georgie's Equality Award to Garrard for Grateful Paws at Georgie's Conley (author of "Boy Alibi/Monkey Bar. The event, Conley (author of "Boy Alibi/Monkey Bar. The event, Erased") who also received Erased") who also received the Key to the City from the Key to the City from Miami Beach Mayor Geller. Miami Beach Mayor Geller.

Also on Saturday evening The Also on Saturday evening The Outlandish Performance Barbie is turned 60, and on Outlandish Performance Barbie is turned 60, and on Series presented Miss Sunday to celebrate this very Series presented Miss Sunday to celebrate this very Richfield 1981 in “Gender special occasion, Matty's special occasion, Matty's Richfield 1981 in “Gender Fluids” at the Sunshine which was once again a Wilton Park and Art Gallery Fluids” at the Sunshine which was once again a Wilton Park and Art Gallery HUGE success featured lots 21 in Wilton Manors, hosted HUGE success featured lots 21 in Wilton Manors, hosted of silent auction items, a a huge 60th birthday party! of silent auction items, a a huge 60th birthday party! 50/50 raffle, many Pictured are the winners of 50/50 raffle, many Pictured are the winners of performances, and raised the Best Barbie and Ken performances, and raised the Best Barbie and Ken over $22,000 at press time. Costume contest. over $22,000 at press time. Costume contest. On behalf of myself and my 2 On behalf of myself and my 2 pugs I want to thank Uwe for pugs I want to thank Uwe for his continued support and his continued support and love for animals and their love for animals and their well-being! well-being!

On Saturday evening, On Saturday evening, Equality Florida presented Equality Florida presented

Cathedral. She was back for Cathedral. She was back for her fourth consecutive year, her fourth consecutive year, and didn't disappoint with all and didn't disappoint with all new music, videos and new music, videos and costumes, this hilarious show costumes, this hilarious show celebrated all the genders – celebrated all the genders – both old and new! their Miami Celebration by both old and new! their Miami Celebration by 14 | Hotspots.LGBT

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Emmy award-winning comedian, author and host of “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah brings his “Loud & Clear Tour 2019” to Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., with two shows at 7:30 and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $35, $60, and $90 at seminolehardrockhollywood .com. The Ramrod presents special guest, the current SECC Bootblack Boypup Max. u SATURDAY MAR 16 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood presents, direct form America's Got Talent the Champions, the magic of Jon Dorenbos. Showtime is 8pm with tickets $60 and $80 at seminolehard rockhollywood.com. The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale presents BC Bazaar from 2-5pm. For this occasion, the hotel will be transforming its signature restaurant, Burlock Coast, into a

vibrant marketplace for all to shop different local and regional vendors. From the popular Lilly Pulitzer brand to beautiful pottery pieces created by local artist Domingo Olavarria, guests

and locals can enjoy an afternoon of shopping with the beach just steps away. Venezuelan artist, Claudia Echeverría (CloD), will also be in attendance to do live demonstrations of her wellknown whimsical abstract paintings, which will be available for purchase.

The Manor Complex in association with Hilton Wolman presents the 20th anniversary of the official “Atlantis Salvation SailAway Event.” In the Ballroom they feature the sounds of DJ Kidd Madonny with set design by 3DX. In the Ivy Dance Room and patio, Noche Latina Saturdays presents Taina Norell, Lana Novva Lanudde, DJ Cubano Miik and sexy Latin Go-Go Papi's. Doors open 1 hour early at 10pm with admission only $10 before 11pm. Tickets can also be bought for $10 in advance at: Showclix.com/event/ atlantis19.

u SUNDAY MAR 17 Rumors presents “Lucky Sunday,” where they will be celebrating St Patty's Day with many specials including $15 Corned Beef and Cabbage.

The Ramrod presents their monthly EDC (Enforced Dress Code) on the patio from 9pm to 12am hosted by 2019 Mr. Florida Rubber, James “O Town” Kinkster. u MONDAY MAR 18 My good friends Latrice Royale and her hubby Christopher Hamblin present their annual Mr. and Miss Pride South Florida 2019 Pageant at the beautiful Aventura Arts and Cultural Center. The night will honor Rolly Villaverde and Dee Ranged (Mr. and Miss Pride South Florida 2018) and feature hostesses Nikki Adams and Sasha Sommers and performances by Wendy Williams, Tayanna Love, Raul Vegas, Porsha Chambers, Missy Meyakie Lepaige, Elishaly D'Witshes, Jeffrey Kelly, Delores T. Van Cartier, Judas Elliot and very special guest, the one and only Tommie Ross. Categories include: Presentation (show your pride), Talent, Swimwear, Hotspots.LGBT | 15

hosted by Alex and Jesica and Formal Wear and Q&A (top 5 Formal Wear and Q&A (top 5 hosted by Alex and Jesica and the audience will determine only). For more information go to: the audience will determine only). For more information go to: the winner, who will receive PridesouthFL.com. the winner, who will receive PridesouthFL.com. $1,000 in cash and 3 bookings $1,000 in cash and 3 bookings in their summer music series. The Pride Center at Equality in their summer music series. The Pride Center at Equality Park presents “Dining With Park presents “Dining With The GFLGLCC (Greater Fort Pride” from 11am to 8pm at Las Pride” from 11am to 8pm at Las The GFLGLCC (Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Orquideas (5640 N. Federal Orquideas (5640 N. Federal Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce) presents their Highway - Latin American Commerce) presents their Highway - Latin American March Mixer at Renaissance Restaurant). Mention “Dining Restaurant). Mention “Dining March Mixer at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port with Pride” when ordering and with Pride” when ordering and Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port th th 25% of the proceeds will go to 25% of the proceeds will go to Hotel (1617 SE 17 Hotel (1617 SE 17 Street) Street) support the Pride Centers 2019 support the Pride Centers 2019 from 5:30-7pm. Admission is from 5:30-7pm. Admission is Florida AIDS walk Team. The Florida AIDS walk Team. The complimentary for GFLGLCC complimentary for GFLGLCC donation will be matched dollar donation will be matched dollar members and only $10 for members and only $10 for for dollar by AHF. for dollar by AHF. future members. The event future members. The event includes one complimentary includes one complimentary u TUESDAY MAR 19 u TUESDAY MAR 19 Reyka vodka drink and Reyka vodka drink and Scandals presents the open Scandals presents the open complimentary Hors complimentary Hors auditions at 8pm for their new auditions at 8pm for their new D'oeuvres. For more D'oeuvres. For more contest entitled “Voice of contest entitled “Voice of information and/or to RSVP information and/or to RSVP Scandals.” Bring a 1 minute Scandals.” Bring a 1 minute email: Raymond@gflglcc.org. email: Raymond@gflglcc.org. acapella vocal audition. 12 acapella vocal audition. 12 MAR 20 u WEDNESDAY MAR 20 contestants will be selected for contestants will be selected for u WEDNESDAY this 10 week contest with weekly this 10 week contest with weekly Murray & Peter present Murray & Peter present eliminations. Voice of Scandals is eliminations. Voice of Scandals is Haters Roast: The Shady Haters Roast: The Shady

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Who says green beer is the only celebratory Who says green beer is the only celebratory drink on St. Patrick's Day? Barefoot, which has drink on St. Patrick's Day? Barefoot, which has deep roots in being an ally to the LGBTQ deep roots in being an ally to the LGBTQ community, is offering some festively green community, is offering some festively green cocktail recipes for those who would like to cocktail recipes for those who would like to cheers to St. Patty's Day with an alternative to cheers to St. Patty's Day with an alternative to the same old beer. To boot, these recipes only the same old beer. To boot, these recipes only •1 ounce Irish Whiskey •1 ounce Irish Whiskey call for five ingredients or less so you can call for five ingredients or less so you can •1 ounce Apple Juice •1 ounce Apple Juice spend less time prepping and more time spend less time prepping and more time •Apple Slice Garnish •Apple Slice Garnish celebrating with friends and family! celebrating with friends and family! INSTRUCTIONS: INSTRUCTIONS: •Combine Irish Whiskey and apple juice in •Combine Irish Whiskey and apple juice in LUCK O' THE IRISH APPLE SIPPER LUCK O' THE IRISH APPLE SIPPER cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS chill. Strain into champagne flute. Top with chill. Strain into champagne flute. Top with •3 ounces Barefoot Moscato Spumante Bubbly •3 ounces Barefoot Moscato Spumante Bubbly Moscato Spumante. Garnish with apple slice. Moscato Spumante. Garnish with apple slice.

Tour, at 8pm at the Parker Playhouse. This is an outrageous evening of unapologetic comedy starring the drag queens from RuPaul's Drag Race on VH1: Willam, Latrice Royale, Ben DeLa Crème, Thorgy Thor, Lady Bunny, Mimi Imfurst, and hosted by Darienne Lake. They're all sisters when they walk on stage, but that's when everything changes as the queens read each other for filth – all in good fun.

The inaugural Greater Fort Lauderadale Food & Wine Festival, which will feature culinary creations and libations from local restaurants, craft spirit brands, wineries and breweries will take place from today through Sunday,

March 24, in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale. The festival will benefit Feeding South Florida and showcase Broward County's renowned and emerging chefs and restaurateurs and highlight the culinary renaissance that is currently sweeping through Broward County. Notable restaurant partners for the Grand Tasting on March 23, include Casa D'Angelo, Café Maxx, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Lobster Bar Sea Grille, Olivia Restaurant and Bar and The Capital Grille. For a full list of partners and participants, please visit GFLFoodWine.com.

SHAMROCK PINCH INGREDIENTS: •2 ounces Barefoot Moscato •1/2 ounce Irish Whiskey •1-1/2 ounce Orange Juice •1-1/2 ounce Ginger Beer •1/8 Fresh Lime INSTRUCTIONS •Place ice in a tall glass. •Add wine, whiskey, and orange juice •Top with ginger beer •Squeeze fresh lime into drink and drop the shell into the glass

PINCH ME PROSECCO INGREDIENTS: •3 ounces Barefoot Bubbly Prosecco – chilled •¾ ounce lime juice •¾ ounce simple syrup •Lime wheel INSTRUCTIONS: •Combine lime juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice •Shake to chill •Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and top with Barefoot Bubbly Prosecco •Garnish with lime wheel

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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11

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Kahanna Montrese

By Scott Holland

n week two of Season 11 of RuPaul's Drag Race, the contestants start out saying goodbye to Soju and then Ru walks in and informs the gurls, that the mini challenge will be stealing the spotlight in a celebrity photo bomb. They have 15 minutes to get into quick drag. The winners were Brooke and Silky, who each received $1,000 Gift Certificate from Fierce Queens. Hollywood is making films celebrating Black Empowerment. For the Maxi challenge the 2 teams (Captained by the winners) will each be starring in an all drag queen cast film. Brooke's team (Nina, Ra'jah, Honey, Shuga, Plastique and Ariel) had the movie “Why It Got To Be Black….Panther?,” and Silky's team (A'keria, Vangie, Mercedes, Yvie, Kahanna and Scarlet) had the movie “Good God Girl, get Out.” The guest judges were Sydelle Noel (Black

Panther) and Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live) and the runway look was “Whats Your Zodiac Sign.” IN the end there was a tie for the win to Scarlet and Yvie and they each won a $2,500 gift card to Crème Shop. The bottom 2 were Kahanna and Mercedes and Kahanna Sashayed away.

Q: At what age did drag become an interest and how did you pick your name?

I was 18 when I first stepped into drag. I came up with Khanna because I wanted a name that was exotic, and it sounded Hawaiian. I got my last name form my drag mom, Coco.

Q. Speaking of your mom, she is Ru Paul Royalty, did she give you any advice?

She was very supportive during the whole process and she said to me to be myself and to know there is no one else like me and stay true to that.

Q: How many times did you apply to be on RuPaul's Drag Race? How did it feel when you found out you got chosen?

I auditioned twice; for season 10 and 11. When I got the call it felt super validating and I was very excited about it.

Q: Tell us about your RuPaul's Drag Race experience?

The whole process was a chance for me to learn who I am and to evolve. I took away

growth and how to really elevate my drag. It was an amazing experience. What I got back from the experience is more than I think I would get from a lifetime of doing drag.

Q. Is there something you wish you did different and or is there a certain look you wish we could have all seen? I wish I would have prioritized before I went on the show a little better. It's one of those things that needs your full attention and I wasn't able to do that. My street fighter look was sickening, and I wish I could have shown that.

Q: What's your marital status?

I am single and available for the boys.

Q: Who do you want to win?

I love Silky a lot but if I had to pick one I would pick Yvie, as she has such a good soul and her drag is something we haven't seen before.

Q: Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you. That I am really introverted, and drag has helped me to become outgoing.

Q: What's ahead for Khanna?

Lots of stuff coming up…music videos, etc, and I am very excited about performing around the world. For more information on Kahanna Davenport, go to facebook.com/KahannaMontrese.

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deep inside HOLLYWOOD By Romeo San Vicente

Jim Parsonsproduced Special really will be special

Now that Big Bang Theory is winding up its run, Jim Parsons is expanding his reach in the mogul business. After jump-starting Young Sheldon on CBS, he has turned his attention to a sitcom first. It's called Special and it actually is based on the book I'm Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves by Ryan O'Connell, a gay man with cerebral palsy who has also worked as an executive story editor on Will & Grace. The upcoming Netflix series will star O'Connell as a fictionalized version of

Queer cinema's hopes are now pinned on Billy Eichner No pressure, but it would appear that gay viability in mainstream Hollywood filmmaking is now riding on Billy Eichner's shoulders. He will write and star in a Judd Apatow-produced, gay-themed romantic comedy for Universal. Nick Stoller (Neighbors, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) will direct the film that currently has no plot details up for inspection, but here's what's at stake: nothing less than studio support for LGBTQ+ content in mainstream cinema. This will be, if you can believe it, the first major studio film with a queer plot and a queer leading character since Love, Simon,

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and the first of its kind pitched at an adult audience since 1997's Kevin Kline-starring, coming out comedy In & Out. Not that we've gone without all these years. Queer indie cinema hasn't stopped cranking out the rom-coms and every other genre of movie, and TV has turned into the place for characters of all genders and races (the studios seemingly only have eyes for gay white men) but this is where the big studios are, and it would be great if Eichner and Apatow knocked this one out of the park so more â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and more diverse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; stories could get their shot.

himself. The plot revolves around O'Connell rewriting his identity in order to get the life he wants and live well with the body he was born with. O'Connell will not only star, but write and produce the series, too. And it will be the first time a queer person with a physical disability has headlined a sitcom. Look for it

Romeo San Vicente loves Queer Cinema

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ADAM DEVINE

Life of the Party

Isn't It Romantic star on his thirsty gay following, what straights can learn from gays and being a 'bear cub'

ven now, Adam Devine just wants to dance with some bodies. So, as Josh in Isn't it Romantic, the comedian known for lexing his funny-guy chops in Comedy Central's Workaholics (which he also co-wrote) and ABC's Modern Family, keeps the love strong with Pitch Perfect co-star Rebel Wilson in their new selfaware anti-rom-com. With assists from a satirical gay sidekick (Brandon Scott Jones of NBC's The

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Good Place) and Whitney Houston and Madonna musical numbers, the ilm also stars, of course, Liam Hemsworth as the man of everyone's dreams â&#x20AC;&#x201C; though, in this case, the unconscious literal one that Wilson's Natalie falls into. During a recent call, Devine spoke about his bear-cub identity, tactfully tackling LGBTQ storylines and the popularity of his penis on gay blogs.

Photos : Warner Bros. Pictures.

By Chris Azzopardi

Charming rom-com, Adam, but where's the movie where you end up with the gay sidekick? (Laughs) Maybe that's the sequel.

That's the movie Hollywood needs to make next. Yeah, you might be right.

In your version of that movie, what guy would play the sidekick you fall for? I mean, Liam. If I'm a gay dude, I want the hunk. I'm goin' hunky!

You get to a do a Whitney and Madonna musical number in the movie. Do you know enough gay men to know that these women are gay icons? I do, yeah. I've got a good handful of gay friends and they keep me abreast of what's hot in the gay culture: Whitney, Britney Spears also. We should've done a Britney Spears tribute.

What was your earliest exposure to the LGBTQ community? I guess my cousin came out as gay and I was much younger than him and that was the irst time that I knew anyone who was gay. He came out to the family and then we all knew, and then you'd see him at holidays and stuﬀ and it was cool. You're like, “Oh, I love my cousin, he's the man, and he's a great guy.” It normalized the whole thing.

Do you hear from LGBTQ fans on Twitter? Yeah, I do sometimes. I've been told that I'm a bear cub, so I'm not a full-on bear. I think I'm too

tiny, so I'm a bear cub is what my gay buddies tell me.

You don't seem to have enough body hair to be a bear cub. Well, I'm not afraid to 'scape. I manscape. And I think that's important. I don't want puﬀy t-shirts, that's the issue. That's the reason I do it.

You don't want hair lumps. Yeah, I don't want weird puﬀs around my nipples from my hair, so I gotta maintain.

Your role in Game Over, Man!, particularly your full-frontal scene: What did that do for your gay following? (Laughs) I noticed some fan blogs, and I'm like, “Oh, cool, a fan blog, they're spreading the word,” and then I'm just like, “Oh, it's very gay and it's just every naked photo I've ever taken.”

So by fan blog you mean GayTube.com? Yeah, basically. I'm not sure if that's the one, but yes.

If you go to an Adam Devine story on an LGBTQ website, you'll likely ind some guys in the comments crushing on you. One gay commenter noted your role on Modern Family and that your brand of adorkable is one he inds sexy. I love it. How often does that interest from gay men translate to real life? Do guys hit on you?

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No, I don't think so. I mean, I have a girlfriend. I think it's known that I don't go that way. But, admittedly, gay guys don't care – they swing for the fence. I think straight guys need to learn something from the gay community. They're so afraid!

Is the irst gay thing you did in your professional life an episode of The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman called “Dykes Like Us” or does your pro-gay history go back even further? (Laughs) I guess that is the irst thing!

Tell me about that experience. You know, I don't even remember – I had such a small part on that show. (Creator) Laura (Kightlinger) cast me in it and she was just really cool and great. We ended up casting her as a MILF who uses me for sex on Workaholics and it turns out I can't handle it. It's too much. I can't handle everything she's giving me.

Regarding your role in Pitch Perfect, Rebel once told me: “I think most of the Treblemakers, the boy band, are gay. What about that scene where there's, like, nine dudes in a hot tub … naked? That's totally gay.” Can we explore this? Is it gay for dudes who love a cappella to be in a hot tub 38 | Hotspots.LGBT

together? If they are fucking each other it is. But just to sit in a hot tub, that could go any which way! How does kissing Rebel compare to kissing Zac Efron? Weirdly, same amount of lip gloss. (Laughs) Cherry? Vanilla! Boysenberry! With Rebel it lasts a little longer; with Zac it was one brother kissing another brother, so it wasn't a sensual kiss in any way.

In an episode of Workaholics called “Gayborhood” you and your buddies inadvertently end up in Palm Springs for a Pride party that you don't know is a gay Pride party and you guys pretend to be “threeway gay.” Did that episode get you invited to more gay parties? (Laughs) With Workaholics we really prided ourselves on tackling issues but not really tackling the issues. And we really wanted to make ourselves the butt of every joke. I remember that day this casting director was coming to set and he wanted to meet me. It just so happened to line up on that episode that he was gonna come to set. Everybody was so worried and my manager was worried and

they're like, “We wanna cancel. We wanna do it another day. We don't want him to get the wrong impression of you as an actor,” and I'm like, “It's a funny episode and we're the butt of every joke here. We're the idiots.” And then he came on set and he was like, “This is the funniest episode of television I've ever seen.”

The episode was also well-received by critics. Did that surprise you? It honestly didn't because gay guys are cool as hell and they get it and they understand what's funny and what's oﬀensive. I think you can't be oﬀended by everything and you have to have a sense of humor about things. I wasn't surprised that the gay community has a sense of humor. It meant that we're doing something right and that people understand what we're trying to do, and that we're not just out to be shock comedians, or we're not crude for crude's sake. It all comes from a good place… and I think the shock was that it came from us. Like, people on the outside looking in, you probably wouldn't think that we'd be the guys to deliver that sort of message. But hey, turns out we are! For that episode, how was it determined that you look more like a bottom? Oh, I think in the writers' room that's what happened. (Laughs) I don't know how or why. I think my ass is kind of on and poppin', so that must've been it.

In general, how conscious are you of inding the balance between what can pass as gay humor and what can be perceived as oﬀensive to the LGBTQ community? We all have gay friends, and if you think maybe they could take this the wrong way –

we don't want to alienate anyone or make anyone feel like they're not in on the joke – then you just check in with your gay buds and say, like, “Hey, what do you think of this? Is this funny or is this weird?” People aren't afraid to tell you the truth if you're upfront and honest with them. Jumping back to Isn't It Romantic, I'm glad to see the movie is inclusive and there's a fun gay sidekick, but I'm gonna hold you to this rom-com where you and Liam are romantic leads. (Laughs) I've got the idea for the spinoﬀ!

You can credit me, but also you don't have to because after Love, Simon I just want our community to have more romcoms with lead characters who happen to be gay. I'm with you. Where it's not something that is kept in the closet or that anyone's ashamed about. It's just loud and proud. I like that idea. As editor of Q Syndicate, the international LGBTQ wire service, Chris Azzopardi has interviewed a multitude of superstars, including Cher, Meryl Streep, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé. His work has also appeared in GQ, Vanity Fair and Billboard. Reach him via Twitter @chrisazzopardi.

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Winter Party Festival

VIP Party at The Betsy

Photos: Stephen R. Lang

Miss Coco Peru

Comes to Outlandish Performance Series At Sunshine Cathedral By Scott Holland

this Hotspots exclusive interview.

Were you always an entertainer, even as a child, or when did you get the bug? Yes, I was always an entertainer. I was obsessed with the musical Fiddler on the Roof and apparently had memorized the entire soundtrack by the age of 2. I would act it out for my family and anyone who would watch and so my parents inally took me to see it on Broadway and when it was over I was pouting. My mother asked, “What's wrong? Didn't you enjoy the show?” and I answered, “I've been doing it all wrong!” I've been a perfectionist ever since.

Photos: Peter Pallandino

iss Coco Peru, who is no stranger to South Florida audiences, returns with her hit show “Have You Heard?” for one night only at the Sunshine Cathedral (1480 SW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale) on Saturday, March 23 at 8 p.m. Coco Peru aka Clinton Leupp has appeared in many ilms and TV shows but is perhaps best known for her role in 1999s “Trick” which also starred “Beverly Hills 90210” alum Tori Spelling. Her very popular “Conversations with Coco,” is a successful internet series that has put Miss Coco in front of legends like Liza Minnelli, Jane Fonda, and Bea Arthur. It was a pleasure to chat with Miss Coco Peru for

When and how was Coco Peru born? In late 80's I was very inspired by the AIDS activism in NYC. I decided I wanted to combine my love of performing with activism and having been shamed for being eﬀeminate my whole life I igured one of the most powerful, radical things I could do at that time was to be an openly gay performer. I then decided to take it a step further and embrace what I had been taught to try and suppress and instead glorify it. I know nowadays it may seem that being an openly gay performer and a drag queen is not that big of a deal, but back then there were not the opportunities or even the visibility so it really was a leap of faith. However, I knew in my heart that it was the right thing to do, not just for myself but for future LGBT people.

in such a Catholic, homophobic country (at that time you had to knock on doors to get into the gay clubs), and I decided that there was a power in having the courage to embrace 100 percent of who you are and that human beings are wired to respect that courage. What would be the ultimate place for you to perform in? Radio City Music Hall with the Rockettes.

Tell us something about the man behind Coco? As you grow older there are so many things along the way that can corrupt your love for what you do, so I always try to remember that boy who entertained his family by singing the entire soundtrack to Fiddler on the Roof. I remember those Aids activists and those that came before me that made my life easier, and I try to get back to why I originally created Coco, so that when the business makes me crazy I will ask myself, “Why did you get into this business?” After 27 years the answer has always been the same, “I want to entertain, to feel a connection with my audience, and I want to leave the world just a little bit better than I how I found it.” It may sound corny, but it's important for me to keep things in focus.

Did you do “other drag” before you created Miss Coco Peru? No. Coco was the irst creation and she immediately resonated with people, because I was telling autobiographical stories and that wasn't something drag queens were doing at that time. I was talking about the hypocrisy of the Catholic Church, I was talking about AIDS, I was talking about my family and growing up gay in the Bronx. I was giving a voice to what a lot of people were feeling and my shows Describe Coco and Clinton in 3 words each? sort of became a big group therapy for the audience Coco – Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered and me. In fact, I used to say, “Let's pretend that this Clinton – Bed Bath and Beyond is a group therapy session, and it my turn to talk.” What's new since we spoke last year? How did you come up with the name and were Well, I'm a year closer to retirement! And I was there any other choices? also on Will and Grace since we last spoke. It My irst boyfriend was Peruvian and we went was so much fun and they even have me together to visit his country and I met a very cute coming back again for the Season Finale which boy named Coco who later came out onstage as this will be on in April. We already ilmed it in glamourous drag queen! I could not believe the December and Matt Bomer is in the episode transformation and I learned that he was very and at the table read he walked over to me and famous in Peru. It got me asking, “How could a gay said, “I have to introduce myself, I'm a HUGE man in drag get famous and be loved and celebrated fan!” Needless to say, I was thrilled! Being on

the show was a great experience, and to have been asked back for a second time this season was a real honor. The entire cast and crew are the best.

What can the Fort Lauderdale audience expect from your show: "Have You Heard"? This a Best-Of show and it's all material that I love performing. For those who remember me from my early days in NYC, they'll even recognize a monologue that I became very well known for back in the early 90's. It's set to opera aria and it's a bitch to do, but it's been fun revisiting it, and since my retirement is on the horizon, this might be the last time I get to perform some of this material. Yes, that's a threat. BE THERE!

And did I mention that Matt Bomer is a huge fan? For more information on CoCo, you can visit her website at: Misscocoperu.com or check her out on social media at:.Twitter.com/themisscocoperu; Facebook.com/misscocoperufans or Instagram.com/misscocoperu To purchase tickets to Coco Peru's â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have You Heard?,â&#x20AC;? which start at only $30, go to Outlandish l.com

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SUPERSTAR - ELTON JOHN Presents his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. Elton has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits, including seven consecutive number one albums in the U.S. His tribute single “Candle in the Wind 1997”, rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and U.S. singles charts. Sat, March 16; 8pm; BB&T Center (1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise), Tix: Start at $244: thebbtcenter.com IRISH - ST PATTY’S DAY Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a cultural and religious celebration is the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. IT is also associated with eating Irish food and alcohol consumption. Sunday, March 17 HATERS ROAST: THE SHADY TOUR Murray & Peter present an outrageous evening of unapologetic comedy starring the contestants from RuPaul’s Drag Race on VH1. They’re all sisters when they walk on stage, but that’s when everything changes as the queens read each other for filth – all in good fun. Starring Willam, Latrice Royale, Ben DeLa Crème, Thorgy Thor, Lady Bunny, Mimi Imfurst, and hosted by Darienne Lake. Wed, March 20; 8pm; Parker Playhouse (707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $41-$58 (VIP Meet and Greet also available); Dragfans.com TELEVISION - PROJECT RUNWAY This runaway runway-reality hit in which players compete to become a professional fashion designer returns. . The new The new host is Karlie Kloss with returning judge Nina Garcia and new judges Brandon Maxwell and Elaine Welteroth. The new mentor is fashion designer, and Project Runway Season 4 winner Christian Siriano. The winning prize includes $100,000 to start a clothing line. Thurs, March 14; 8pm; Bravo SOLAMENTE TÚ - PABLO ALBORAN The Spanish musician, singer and songwriter is a multiple Latin Grammy Award-nominee. He broke through in 2011 with his self-titled debut album, featuring the single “Solamente Tú.” He is touring in support of his recent “Prometo” release. Sat, March 16; 8pm; Bayfront Park Amphitheatre (301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami); Tix: $35-$254.50; Livenation.com

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VOICE - JACKIE EVANCHO Jackie Evancho has moved past the exuberant promise of a child prodigy vocalist, becoming a mature young adult with a clear direction as to where she. Since she first dazzled American television audiences at the age of 10, Jackie Evancho has released a string of platinum and gold albums, with sales of over 3 million in the US. Thurs, March 14, 7:30 pm; Coral Springs Center For The Arts (2855 Coral Springs Dr.); Tix: $42.80 to $64.20; thecentercs.com. MAGICIAN – JON DORENBOS He became famous as a Football player being and after playing for 11 seasons for the Eagles he was traded to the New Orleans Saints in the 2017 preseason. Immediately it was discovered Dorenbos had an aortic aneurysm that required immediate surgery and ended his career. Jon also had a parallel career as a professional magician. He was a finalist on season 11 of America’s Got Talent, and finished in third place. Sat, March 16; 8pm; Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood (1 Seminole Way); Tix: $60 & $80; seminolehardrockhollywood.com. PAGEANT - MR. AND MISS. PRIDE SOUTH FLORIDA Owned and operated by Latrice Royale, Inc., is a competition for Female Impersonators and Male Entertainers who compete in Creative Presentation (with a “Show Your Pride” theme), Swimsuit, Talent, Evening Wear, and Question & Answer. The winners receive a stellar prize package to include a cash prize, a custom crown, and a contract with LRI Talent & Management. Cash prizes are also awarded to the winner of each category. Interested contestants call Christopher at (954)507-2089. Mon, March 18; 8pm; Aventura Arts and Cultural Center (3385 NE 188th St, Aventura); Tix: $20 & $30 COMEDIAN - MICHELE BALAN After leaving a high-paying executive position, Balan’s honed her comedy skills making the rounds at local New York comedy clubs. Los Angeles soon came calling. NBC tapped her to appear on Last Comic Standing, where she was a finalist and also was The Last Woman Comic Standing on Season 4. Fri & Sat, March 15 &16; Boca Black Box (8221 Glades Road #10); Tix: $35 & $45; bocablackbox.com.

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CHORUS - FT LAUDERDALE GAY MEN’S The FTLGMC is honoring the 100 years of American Composer Leonard Bernstein and the legacy of Matthew Shepard – a college student who more than two decades ago was the victim of a brutal gay-hate murder – during “A Celebration of Life, Love and Music.” A portion of show proceeds will benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Sun, March 17; 5pm; All Saints Episcopal Church (333 Tarpon Dr., Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $25, and VIP is $40; ftlgmc.org.

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con Oscar Ambulo La República Dominicana es la tierra del merengue la bachata y el delicioso mangú, conocida alrededor del mundo como Quisquella, La Republica Domicana alcanza su primera independencia en el ano de 1821, rápidamente siendo toma por Haití, Tras la victoria obtenida en la Guerra de la Independencia Dominicana en 1844, los dominicanos experimentaron varias luchas, en su mayoría internas, y

también un breve regreso de la dominación española (18611865). La ocupación estadounidense de 1916 a 1924 y, posteriormente, los seis años en calma y prosperidad de Horacio Vásquez (1924-1930) fueron seguidos por la dictadura de Rafael Leónidas Trujillo hasta 1961. La guerra civil de 1965 terminó con una intervención liderada por Estados Unidos y fue seguida por varios

períodos de gobiernos represivos de Joaquín Balaguer (1966-1978). Desde entonces, la República Dominicana se ha movido hacia una democracia representativa. La República Dominicana está conformada por 32 provincias: Azua, Bahoruco, Barahona, Dajabón, Distrito Nacional, Duarte, Elías Piña, El Seibo , Espaillat, Hato Mayor, Hermanas Mirabal, Independencia, La Altagracia, La Romana, La Vega, María Trinidad Sánchez, Monseñor Nouel, Monte Cristi, Monte Plata, Pedernales, Peravia, Puerto Plata, Samaná, Sánchez Ramírez, San Cristóbal, San José de Ocoa, San Juan, San Pedro de Macorís, Santiago, Santiago Rodríguez, Santo Domingo, Valverde; Quisquella tiene una población de alrededor de 10.5 millones de habitantes. La República Dominicana es muy famosa por sus paraísos naturales el cual forman parte de las vacaciones de ensueños de muchas personas, y lo digo por que como no sonar el encontrases descansando una las playas de aguas turquesa como lo son las de Punta Cana Es uno de los lugares más visitado de República Dominicana y uno de los más populares del Caribe. Situada al este de la isla, sobre las aguas del Atlántico, el cabo es un paraíso de playas con arena blanca; entre otro lugres podemos remarcar el famoso y majestuoso Puerto Plata es una de las provincias más concurridas del país y está ubicada a 223 kilómetros al norte de Santo Domingo. El lugar resulta ideal para hacer base y recorrer una decena de

playas cercanas, a una distancia que no supera los 50 kilómetros. Cabaret, Boca Cangrejo, Bergantin, Playa de Copello y la Mariposa son algunas de las más elegidas en esta región, la más visitada después de Punta Cana. Otro lugar a visitar que no puedes pasar por alto en tus planes de visita a La República Dominicana es el fabuloso muy reconocido por ser pequeño pero hermoso y remarcable Puerto Plata, ubicado frente a las costas de Punta Rusia y La Ensenada, en Puerto Plata, se trata de un atolón, una isla coralina oceánica. Tiene apenas cien metros de extensión y se llega después de una hora de viaje en barco. Algunos optan por tirarse al agua antes de llegar al islote. Allí, la mayoría de los operadores turísticos ofrecen un tubo de bucear y patas de rana para descubrir los corales cercanos. Se pueden ver ejemplares de pez espada y caballitos de mar, entre otras especies. Otra de las cosas que hace grande a La Republica Dominicana es su gente con remarcable valores culturales el cual le dan una cordial bienvenida a personas con diferentes culturas y costumbre la comunidad dominicana muy abierta y solidaria el cual le da un lugar muy importante a la comunidad LGBT en la isla la misma a progresado en pasos agigantado en los últimos anos el matrimonio en personas del mismo sexo no es legal todavía pero la comunidad LGBT se encuentra en estos momentos abriéndose pasos para logra dicha meta. Otra de las cosa más importantes y hace resaltar a Quisquella es su

deliciosa y exquisitas gastronomía el cual es un reflejo de las influencias heredadas de los españoles y de los africanos. Las dos recetas más populares en la isla son la bandera dominicana y el sancocho. El primero es a base de arroz, poroto y carne, bien sazonado, mientras que el sancocho es parecido al ¨cocido español¨. Lleva mandioca, papa, plátano y cilantro, entre otros ingredientes. A la hora de tomar algo refrescante, es delicioso ¨morir soñando¨ es la mejor opción. Es un batido a base de leche y jugo de naranja. Sencillo y muy delicioso.

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Punta Cana The Dominican Republic is the land of merengue bachata and the delicious mangú , known around the world as Quisquella, The Dominican Republic reaches its first independence in the year 1821, quickly being taken by Haiti, After the victory obtained in the War of the Dominican independence in 1844, the Dominicans experienced several struggles, mostly internal, and also a brief return of Spanish rule (1861-1865). The American occupation of 1916 to 1924 and, subsequently, the six years in calm and prosperity of Horacio Vá squez (1924-1930) were followed by the dictatorship of Rafael Leó nidas Trujillo until 1961. The 1965 civil war ended with a state-led intervention. United and was followed by several periods of repressive governments of Joaquın ́ Balaguer (1966-1978). Since then, the Dominican Republic has moved towards a representative democracy. The Dominican Republic is made up of 32 provinces Azua, Bahoruco, Barahona, Dajabó n, National District, Duarte, Elıás Piñ a, El Seibo, Espaillat, Hato Mayor, Mirabal Sisters, Independencia, La Altagracia, La Romana, La Vega, Marıá Trinidad Sá nchez, Monseñ or Nouel, Monte Cristi,

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genre latino / Conexiones Monte Plata, Pedernales, Peravia, Puerto Plata, Samaná , Sá nchez Ramıŕez, San Cristó bal, San José de Ocoa, San Juan, San Pedro de Macorıś, Santiago, Santiago Rodrıǵuez, Santo Domingo, Valverde; Quisquella has a population of around 10.5 million inhabitants. The Dominican Republic is very famous for its natural paradises which are part of the dream vacation of many people, and I say that because it does not sound like you are resting on the beaches of turquoise waters like those of Punta Cana. The most visited places in the Dominican Republic and one of the most popular in the Caribbean. Located to the east of the island, on the waters of the Atlantic, the cape is a paradise of beaches

with white sand; among other lugres we can highlight the famous and majestic Puerto Plata is one of the most popular provinces in the country and is located 223 kilometers north of Santo Domingo. The place is ideal to make base and travel a dozen nearby beaches, at a distance of no more than 50 kilometers. Cabaret, Boca Cangrejo, Bergantin, Playa de Copello and La Mariposa are some of the most popular in this region, the most visited after Punta Cana. Another place to visit that you can not miss in your plans to visit the Dominican Republic it is the fabulous well-known for being small but beautiful and remarkable Puerto Plata Located opposite the coasts of Punta Rusia and La Ensenada, in Puerto Plata, it

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is an atoll, an oceanic coral island. It is barely a hundred meters long and is reached after an hour of travel by boat. Some choose to jump into the water before reaching the islet. There, most tour operators offer a snorkel tube and frog legs to discover nearby corals. You can see examples of swordfish and sea horses, among other species. Another thing that makes the Dominican Republic great is its people with remarkable cultural values which give a warm welcome to people with different cultures and customs, the Dominican community very open and supportive which gives a very important place to the community. LGBT on the island itself has progressed in leaps and bounds in recent years marriage in people of the same sex is not legal yet but the LGBT community is at this moment opening steps to achieve this goal. Another of the most important things and highlights Quisquella is its delicious and exquisite cuisine which is a reflection of the influences inherited from the Spanish and Africans. The two most popular recipes on the island are the Dominican flag and the sancocho. The first is based on rice, beans and meat, well-seasoned, while the sancocho is similar to the "Spanish stew". It has cassava, potatoes, plantains and cilantro, among other ingredients. When it's time to drink something refreshing, it's delicious "dying dreaming" is the best option. It is a milkshake made with milk and orange juice. Simple and very delicious.

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Easy Beef Empanadas (Pastelillos) INGREDIENTS • Goya Turnover Dough Pkg of 10 Discs (Frozen) • 1 lb. of ground beef • Goya Sofrito (frozen) • 1/3 cup Pimiento Stuffed Spanish Olives (diced) • Small white onion (diced) • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano • 1 tablespoon Cumin • ½ teaspoon Turmeric • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder • 2 packets of Sazon con Achiote • ½ tablespoon Smoked Paprika • 1/3 cup of tomato sauce • 1 tablespoon of sugar • 1 egg beaten (set aside) • Salt & Pepper to taste • Canola Oil

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DIRECTIONS Take out your dough discs and allow them to thaw. Over medium high heat, begin browning the ground beef. When it is almost done add all the spices, the Sazon, the onion, the olives, the sugar and the tomato sauce. Stir well and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. Set aside the meat and allow to cool completely. Separate the dough disc and brush the disc around the edge of each with egg. Spoon 4-5 spoons of the meat mixture onto one side of the dough, and fold over, sealing the edges by pressing them down with a fork (crimping). Then brush the outside of the dough with the egg wash. If you want to fry the empanadas, do so in Canola oil at temperature of 350°F until just golden, or you can lay the empanadas on a lightly oiled cookie sheet and bake at 350°F for about 15-20 minutes until golden. Enjoy!

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PAT ROBERTSON

ou know those online ads that promise, “One weird trick to lose belly fat” next to an image of, say, a crudely drawn banana? Even if you don't know what exactly those ads are trying to communicate, you know not to click them. But not Grandpa Robertson. And he didn't even need to click to know it was trying to trick him into recognizing the “weird way” gays “do sex.” On the Feb. 25 episode of "The 700 Club," racist/homophobic-grandpa-for-hire Pat Robertson discussed the City of Philadelphia's legal dispute with Catholic Social Services, an agency that handles foster placements for children but will not do so for same-sex couples. As that's against Philadelphia's non-discrimination policy, Philadelphia didn't renew the agency's contract. Robertson thinks this is appalling and that it violates the God-given right of Catholic Social Services to discriminate against lesbians and gays. And the very fact that lesbians, gays and their allies have the audacity to complain is proof that they're out for blood. Weird sex blood. Or something. “The incredible thing about the homosexuals is they are willing to destroy lives and destroy the whole fabric of society so long as they and their weird way of doing sex is legitimized,” Robertson said. “They're willing to tear down the entire edifice in order to have the majority of people recognize the way they do sex, that's what it amounts to.” Is it, though? Is “weird sex” really what this all amounts to? Well, of course it is if you don't

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OF THE WEEK BY D'ANNE WITKOWSKI

think that gays and lesbians are actually human and capable of forming long-term loving relationships and creating safe and nurturing home environments for children. I mean, if when you see a gay man all you see is an anthropomorphic demon penis or when you see a lesbian you just see a vagina monster, then I guess I can see why you'd be afraid to let them take care of kids. But, of course, there's one weird trick to getting over your irrational fear of lesbians and gays: visualize them as fully human. When you meet a gay man, say to yourself, “He's more than just a penis, he's more than just a penis. ...” Then ask yourself why you're so obsessed with gay penises and how maybe, just maybe, that says a lot more about you than him. You could also try engaging someone you believe to be gay or lesbian in conversation. You could say something like, “Hello. How are you?” or “Gee, it sure is cold/hot today!” You can then ask, “Does your life amount to more than doing weird sex?” And they'll likely say, “Yes,” or possibly stop talking to you altogether because, seriously, what is wrong with you? One of the most fascinating parts of Robertson's philosophy is that he argues that gays are destroying all that's good and holy, while at the same time arguing that there are hardly any gays at all. “One percent, ladies and gentleman, get it? One percent of the country, from what we understand, are lesbian, two percent are homosexual. And that is all, and yet that two percent and one percent are taking charge of the rest of us because they're so vocal and so

Robertson thinks this is appalling and that it violates the God-given right of Catholic Social Services to discriminate against lesbians and gays. authoritative and they apparently dominate these legislative bodies.” Got that? Hardly any homos to speak of, but who run the world? Gays. Lesbians and gays are just so darn powerful that they run the whole country, which is why Trump is ... wait a minute. OK, either the gays are doing a very bad job dominating the government, or, and hear me out, maybe Robertson is just making shit up because he's a harmful old man? Robertson continued, “I think if Christians begin to speak out and insist that if some politician goes along with the gay agenda, that they're going to be voted out of office [politicians will] start saying, 'We want to listen to the majority of the people in our society.' Until they do, that small minority is going to be dominating everything we do and every aspect of our lives.”

If only Christians had a voice in this country! If only there was some way Christians could meet in, like, groups. Maybe in special buildings. And they could establish specific days for, like, nationwide celebration. And maybe the whole thing could be tax exempt. I'm not sure what you'd call that or if we'll ever see such a thing realized in America. Perhaps someday Christians will be able to withstand the LGBTQ tyranny that forces everyone to say, “Merry Penis” and “Vagina Bless America.”

D'Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer, and comedian living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. You can follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.

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HOT BODIES by Tom Bonanti

re you one of those rare guys who believe that there is more to life than working out? Well, I've got news for you. You can build muscle, burn fat, and improve overall fitness in less time than you think! In fact, many fitness experts tell us that briefer (less than half an hour, 3 to 6 times a week), higher intensity (heavier weights, less rest between sets) workouts are the way to go if you want maximum results in less time. Shorter, higher intensity workouts are more beneficial for a variety of reasons. Firstly, you work every muscle group

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The Benefits of Shorter, Higher Intensity Workouts thoroughly with minimal rest between sets. Secondly, during shorter workouts your testosterone levels rise and remain steady. Working out for hours on end can be counterproductive causing testosterone levels to

drop as cortisol (a bad, stressful hormone) and lactic acid levels rise. This can lead to overtraining, fatigue and even injury! For intense, briefer workouts use “giant sets”, a body building concept that employs a multiple number of sets in a minimal amount of time. Giant sets can be performed in several ways. Try at least 5 sets back to back, each on a different muscle group. Use weight that will challenge you for 12 reps and remember to rest only 30 seconds between sets. When performing this routine have everything set before you get started so you can blast through the workout with no interruptions.

Here's a sample workout for upper body. The first exercise of the five-set cycle is the incline dumbbell press for upper and outer chest. After a 30 second rest, move on to the wide grip lat pull down for that “V” shaped back. Seated dumbbell

overhead presses are next for shoulders. Pump up those triceps with a set of 15-20 dips. Finish round one of this monster routine with a set of

standing dumbbell curls for biceps and forearms. After a two-minute rest, perform this giant set one or possibly two more times depending upon your time and energy. Up your weight on each set by about 2 per cent if you can manage it. Adhere to proper form with each exercise. Repeat this workout 2-3 times per week.

You can also perform giant sets for lower body on the same day as upper body depending upon your strength and stamina. I prefer doing upper and lower body on different days. Regardless, remember each of these workouts is intense and should only take you 30 minutes tops to perform. Use squats, leg presses, leg curls, stiff-leg dead lifts, lunges and a high repetition calf raise (15-20 reps) to slam quads, hamstrings, calves and butt. Perform 2-3 giant sets for legs. Rest 30 seconds between exercises and two – three minutes between giant sets (a little more rest may be needed for legs as compared to upper body). Work abdominals by doing crunches at any time during these workouts or on off days.

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The world's irst transgender lingerie brand –Carmen Liu Lingerielaunched yesterday evening with a spectacular fashion show, signaling a new dawn for transgender women around the world. The event was held at the glamorous Glaziers Hall on London's Southbank and featured jaw-dropping voguing performances plus live hair and makeup demonstrations from world-class professionals. Alongside a pop-up shop showcasing the lingerie brand, the Carmen Liu Lingerie fashion runway exclusively featured transgender models. But not everyone was ready to embrace this irst-of-its-kind brand, designed exclusively for transgender women. There were

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The Frivolist By Mikey Rox

For the Love of Hot Pilots, Stop Doing These 19 Things on an Airplane

Human beings do disgusting, dirt-nasty things while traveling in an airplane. DO NOT BE THESE SLOBS. Here are 19 in-flight no-nos to remember the next time you're flying the friendly skies.

Removing footwear

This is your captain speaking: The first person to take their stank shoes or socks off on this plane will be ejected at 35,000 feet. Even if you think your feet don't â&#x20AC;&#x153;stink,â&#x20AC;? somebody else probably will. But besides that, what kind of adult person thinks it's appropriate to kick their footwear off in tight quarters among strangers? Somebody didn't raise you right, number one, and number two, if your feet hurt or your shoes are too restricting, buy more comfortable shoes. Please don't act a fool at everyone else's expense.

Using electronic devices without headphones

Here is the total number of scenarios where it's appropriate to use your electronic devices on a plane without headphones: ZERO. In zero scenarios is this appropriate. Whether you're watching a movie, browsing cooking demonstrations, letting your children play games, listening to music, or engaging in the other hundreds of things you do that go beep, boop and screech, please do it with headphones on. If you forgot them, ask your flight attendants for a pair; they have them and they're generally free. 98 | Hotspots.LGBT

3 4 5 6 7 Watching adult movies

Watching p*rn that other passengers can view is probably illegal. In fact, I'd even suggest that you steer clear of R-rated films – even those with the most innocent nudity – while traveling on a plane. It sounds prudish, yes, but you never know how someone else is going to react to seeing those images these days, and you don't want to get caught up in a #MeToo moment because a bare ass flashed across your screen for a split second.

Putting your feet between seats

Where do your feet belong on a plane? Repeat after me: On. The. Floor. (with your shoes ON.)

Letting your kids run amok

Fair warning to all you moms and dads out there: If you're letting your out-of-control kids run screaming up and down the aisles of the plane, there's a good chance they could get drop-kicked. By accident, of course. My general life rule about children is that if the parents don't discipline them, I should be able to take a stab at it. Literally. It takes a village, right?

Blowing your germs all over the place

Sneeze and cough into the bend of your elbow. Use tissues and discard them properly. You know, like somebody with common sense.

Constant rustling

When you board the plane and find your seat, this is the time to start getting comfy. Get out everything you'll want for the flight – magazines, devices, snacks, medications (whatever you need to be happy for the next few hours) – and sit your ass down, buckle up and relax. Once you're in the air, avoid the temptation to move around. Chill, wait for your free soda, choose the movie you want to watch, and stay in your space.

Taking a window seat if you like to get up a lot If you like to move around or have to use the bathroom frequently, don't opt for a window seat. You belong in an aisle seat, and that's the seat you should choose. If you have the window seat by circumstance, do the passengers in your row a solid and let them know that you will need to get up frequently. If they choose to stay put, it's not your problem anymore.

910 11 12 13 Reclining the seat

You're not getting that much of a recline – about 5 degrees in economy – so why not do the courteous thing and stay upright? It's really not fair to the person behind you who can barely move when you recline, especially considering that there's only about 30 inches of pitch between seats to begin with. Lean against the window or your tray table for a nap, or buy a neck pillow so you can sleep upright more comfortably.

Excessive flatulence

I get it – sometimes a little toot-toot sneaks out. But if you're excessively gassy, go to the bathroom and do some business to help alleviate the issue. Or just hold it in until you explode. That's better than toxifying the recycled air for hours on end.

Carrying on loud conversations

If I can hear you more than three rows in front of me, you're being too loud. The person to whom you're speaking is literally right next to you. Library voices, please.

Using your phone during takeoff

I was once on a flight with a guy who gave the person on the other end of his call a play-by-play of takeoff until we were too high in the air for the signal to continue. Frankly, I was surprised at how long he was able to keep talking. It was pretty annoying, but it also was a source of anxiety – I'm a nervous flyer – because the airlines have convinced me that if a cell phone is on during takeoff or landing, it probably means certain death. I survived, but he was still a D-bag.

Wearing powerful scents

Given that everyone on a plane sits extremely close to one another and the air is recycled on airplanes, please save your pungent colognes and perfumes for alone time with the one person who thinks you smell amazing dipped in flowery toilet water.

Trying to board strange “support animals”

Don't hold up the flight for hundreds of other people because you're trying to pass a two-headed dragon off as a support animal because you don't want to pay the fee for it to travel separately. Dogs and cats are support animals. Ligers, peacocks, alligators and whatever else you're dragging through the airport on a leash are not.

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15 16 17 18 319 Arguing

Save your lovers' quarrel for where it belongs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; your honeymoon. Don't engage in an altercation with other passengers, either. If you're squabbling about something on an airplane, you shouldn't be on it.

Bringing odorous food on board

Cold turkey sandwich, sure. Freshly prepared salmon, no! Honestly, even more innocuous foods like pizza and fried chicken can be offensive to others. Eat your meal before you board and then snack on the plane if you need to.

Standing up to deplane as soon as the seatbelt light goes off

WHERE ARE YOU GOOOOING?! There's no reason to jump out of your seat and start removing bags from overhead storage as soon as the pilot parks the plane. You don't need to push and elbow other passengers, either. Just sit calmly until it's your turn, get up, grab your belongings and exit. Manners 101, folks.

Taking up overhead bin space for things that can fit under your seat Don't take up space in the overhead bins with backpacks and shopping bags if those items can fit under your seat.

Making a mess in the bathroom

A hundred and 50 people have to use that tiny space. Keep your bodily functions in the toilet and paper towels in the trash. If you've made a mess in the bathroom doing you-know-what, try to clean it yourself, otherwise alert a flight attendant discreetly.

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Supportive Boyfriend Dear Andreus, My partner is bipolar and is prescribed medication to regulate his mood. The problem is that I know he isn't taking it, and he becomes very difficult. He always swears to me that he is taking his medicine, but he won't take it in front of me. Honestly, his moods are causing us lots of issues, and he doesn't see it. I have suggested that we talk to a professional, but he is against it. There must be a way to fix this without it destroying us. Sincerely, Supportive Boyfriend Dear Supportive Boyfriend, First, let me commend you for being supportive. Mental health is very real, and for some reason revealing it or discussing is still very taboo to many. You cannot force someone to do anything that they don't want to do. Trying to get them to fix a problem when they are in denial is even worse. In this situation though, if his mood swings are causing you guys difficulties, then you must make some changes. Maybe giving him some space when these moods swings occur. He honestly may not realize the effect it is having on your relationship. Sometimes we must alter our behavior to get other people to see reality. The next time there is an episode, remove yourself from the situation, and hopefully he will begin to realize that his not taking his medication is an issue.

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Dear Andreus, My ex-boyfriend broke my heart when he left me over a year ago to date some new guy who just moved to the area. Now he is trying to get back together. He told me that he made a terrible mistake, and that he realizes that he is not going to find anyone like me. I never stopped loving him. Should I take him back? Sincerely, Torn Dear Torn, So, let me get this straight. He left you to go after some random new guy who just came to town, and more than a year later he wants to get back together because it was a mistake. Sorry, I had to recap. And after doing so, my conclusion is NO. I mean, you can do what you want, but if he really loved you to begin with he would have never taken off. How do you do that, and then come back pretty much because it didn't work out with the other person. You must think better of yourself. You are worth more than being someone's option. If he really loved you, you would have never stopped being a priority. On to the next one. You can do better.