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Bathroom Bill Flushed and a Straight Boy Working in a Montrose Gay Bar Speaks e By

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o coin a phrase from fellow MONTROSE STAR contributor and our friend, Nancy Ford: “What a week, what a week!” Something everyone thought was a surety did not happen, and something no one ever thought would happen, did. In Austin, the Texas Congress did not pass the “Bathroom Bill” when the House did not bring it up to a vote.

Meanwhile in our nation’s capital, we witnessed the president defend Nazis. Let that sink in for a minute.

Here’s a sample of what we’ve been reading at HoustonRainbowHerald.com.

T H E S TA R C O N T R I B U T I N G W R I T E R S JIM AYRES by day is an employee benefits and human resources writer. By night he turns his creativity toward the local food and restaurant scene. Do you know of a restaurant that needs a review? Info@montrose-star.com JOHN BUCHANAN is originally from Florida but now calls Houston home for 20+ years. “Proud to be Gay and part of the Community – Your Gay Realtor of Choice!” johnwb214@aol.com NANCY FORD has enjoyed a front row seat to the most remarkable and sparkly Cultural Revolution in the history of mankind. “What a world!” She reflects appropriately. After moving to Houston from Ohio in 1981, Ford became a highly visible player in Texas’ LGBT publishing circles as an editor and contributor to myriad other local and statewide LGBT magazines and newspapers.

RANDALL JOBE has been a fixture in the Houston LGBT Community for several decades in marketing and promotions for top nightclubs, as an actor/director/writer for dozens of theatrical productions, and is also known for his whimsical art pieces. He is the author of the 12-part series “This Old Queen”, which summarized his many experiences living in the gay Mecca, Montrose.

MARK KARIEL is from Marshall, Texas, but has called Houston home for almost 40 years. An accounting supervisor by day, he can be found working most Saturday nights at South Beach’s RuPaul’s Drag Race events. His RuPaul obsession began 6 years ago in Palm Springs. It will all be in his book, plus much more. Stay tuned! mark@sobehouston.com FOREST RIGGS is no stranger to the adventures of life, he bills himself as a “raconteur with a gypsy spirit.” A former educator, public speaker, hospital administrator, counselor and gay B&B owner, he was instrumental in the formation of OutSmart Magazine in the early 1990s. He has written for several newspapers, magazines and other publications.

Recently he completed a collection of short stories about his beloved Galveston and is working on a novel. He currently resides on the island where he can be found wasting bait and searching for the meaning of life.

JOHNNY TRLICA has called the Houston area home all of his life. Four years ago he founded and still edits the Houston Rainbow Herald and has worked in the apartment leasing industry for the past two years. His passion is keeping the battle for LGBT rights at the forefront of today’s headlines and fighting complacency in the LGBT community.

Ding Dong, the ‘Bathroom Bill’ is dead!

Money speaks louder than hate-filled rhetoric. Amid business leaders and civil rights groups battling to defeat it, the Texas House of Representatives adjourned its special session without voting on the “Bathroom Bill,” reported Reuters.com.

House Speaker Joe Straus said Senate Bill 3 was not a priority. His position was reinforced by a well-financed campaign by major corporations, including Texas-based energy companies Halliburton and ExxonMobil Global Services, which said the bills would make it hard for them to recruit top talent.

The measure that passed the Texas Senate would have required people to use restrooms, showers and locker rooms in public schools and other state and local government facilities that match the sex on their birth certificate, as opposed to their gender identity.

“Finally, Texans can breathe a temporary sigh of relief. Texans don’t want harmful, antitransgender legislation,” said JoDee Winterhof, an official of the Human Rights Campaign.

The bill’s failure is considered a major defeat for Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

Straight boy, gay bar The most-read story posted at HRH in the past week was written by a straight man who worked in a Montrose gay bar. It seems many gay men have objections to buying a cheap vodka cocktail from someone they view as a carpetbagger. Here is the column, written by Evan Friske: Straight Boy, Gay Bar: So why do you work here?

I got asked this question by nearly every new person I met. If you can get past the passive-aggressive phrasing, what people really are asking is why a straight guy would want to work in and with the gay community. The skepticism is entirely justified, and I never felt offended by the questions. The straight community has only given marginal respect to homosexuals for maybe a decade, and there is still plenty of hate felt toward others for simple sexual +1 Google+ F Facebook.com & P Find us on P

orientation. People want to make sure I’m not taking advantage of them. It’s not fear or discrimination; they’re just being smart.

My introduction to the area began with the University of St. Thomas, just off Montrose Boulevard, in the fall of 2010. I soon grew to know and love the area and all the people here. I waited five years before applying to work in the gay community, but I still felt like I was brand new. Luckily, I was met by people who were entirely welcoming.

My introduction was never without friction, though. From the moment I was hired I was criticized by almost all groups. My friends from my hometown and church were all concerned with my employment.

They thought that I was drifting away from either their political or religious convictions—usually both. My conservative friends really drew a line and decided that the gay community was the enemy, and I was consorting with their scheme to destroy the church or the Republican Party.

But equally, I was criticized from members of the gay community. Some coworkers thought that simply by being straight and working in the gay community, I was taking advantage of the gay community. Some patrons preferred to order their drinks elsewhere because I, myself, was not gay. Most often, the criticism I would get from within the gay community came from the frustration that I was not going home with them at the end of the night. For some reason, many people believed that I was not truly Evan Friske straight, or that I simply needed the right price, or that they had to schmooze me in just the right way or I just needed a few more drinks. Many could not accept that a straight man was happily working at a gay bar without having homosexual tendencies.

Largely, this friction did die out. I still worship with the same congregation, and they gradually accepted the fact that being part of the service industry doesn’t have a different morality if the customers are straight or gay. Many of those within the gay community that were skeptical at first came to realize I was not a wolf in sheep’s clothing. And to everyone’s dismay, the gayest thing I did was dance with Mykey.

While I am not currently working at the bars, I still live two blocks from Montrose and keep in touch with all my new friends. The experience has certainly been positive, and I have no reservations to continue working with the gay community. I respect those in LGBT community for the same reason I respect anyone: You’re my neighbor, and I want to love you as I, myself, want to be loved. e For the latest LGBTQ news and current events in 2017, click on HoustonRainbowHerald.com. Johnny Trlica is the editor of HoustonRainbowHerald. com, the Bayou City’s only daily LGBT internet newspaper. Contact him at jtrlica@ houstonrainbowherald.com.

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Creep of the Week: Linda Harvey e zzBy

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t’s August, which means Summer Let’s allow Harvey to elaborate.

Same-sex hook ups will be over soon. If you’re a parent, “What happens is any time there is any can become a daring adventure kind of same-sex environment - I do not chances are that your kids spent part of their time off from school at a Summer mean same-sex homosexuality, I mean at camp outs and sleep overs. camp. There are so many to choose from: boys together doing things together, girls Opportunity is everywhere performing arts camps, sports camps, together,” Harvey says. “It attracts the where students of the same sex people that would take advantage of them, science camps, yoga camps, Space Camp. There’s even Plantation Camp gather or socialize and is one of and then it will be someone of the same in California where “everyone lives sex, so access is what these people want.” the reasons homosexuality has outside without electricity and works on Okay, first of all I need to point out traditionally been a sustainable farm.” I tried to go to their that Harvey says she doesn’t mean website, but it wasn’t working. Go figure. homosexuality, but “boys together doing taboo at schools camps Anyway, regardless of what kind of things together” sounds pretty gay. and youth organizations. camp you sent/are sending your kids to, I Secondly, Harvey is employing the just wanted to give you a quick heads up: “gays and lesbians are predators” narrative. they’re gay now. One day you’re sending You know how gay kids are, they just wait your totally 100 percent heterosexual child off to have a camp to infiltrate an unsuspecting group of kids their same sex so adventure and the next you’re picking up your totally 100 percent they can persuade them all to join Team Gay. homosexual child. Because that’s totally how sexuality works.

Harvey then goes on to say that “so many kids are into And we may have never known any of this were it not for pornography” and seems to imply that this is especially true Linda Harvey bravely speaking the truth on Molly Smith’s for LGBTQ kids, which is what makes them so dangerous. right-wing radio show. Harvey and Smith, who is the president “Those may be the people that your kids are in a sleepover of Cleveland Right to Life, discussed how going to camp puts with or at camp with,” says Harvey, “these kids who are already kids at risk for gayness. Smith, referring to an article written highly sexualized and nobody may know it, but it’ll come out

by Harvey, says, “Same-sex hook ups can become a daring in the middle of the night.” adventure at camp outs and sleep overs. Opportunity is On the one hand, this is ridiculous and insulting. LGBTQ everywhere where students of the same sex gather or socialize kids are not creepy predators. If a lesbian teen signs up for and is one of the reasons homosexuality has traditionally been an all girls robotics camp it’s because she likes robots not taboo at schools camps and youth organizations.” because she’s hoping to “reprogram” the girls around her.

Got that? The reason why people are against LGBTQ On the other hand, if you remove the whole predatory subtext, students being able to live their lives openly and without then Harvey has a point. OF COURSE LGBTQ youth meet other fear of harassment and discrimination is because if we start youth and form relationships, sexual or otherwise at places like treating LGBTQ students decently then all of the straight kids camps and schools. That’s how ALL youth meet other people. will want to try it out. And so we need to keep boys away from It’s called a social life. Apparently that’s yet another thing that boys and girls away from girls because otherwise “same-sex Harvey believes LGBTQ youth don’t deserve. e hook ups” are too tempting.

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

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What A World

Ring of Fire

Surviving the summer of 2017 and beyond e By

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his isn’t a funny one. If you prefer to move on, I understand.

Hot summer, no? Sure, they all are here in Texas, but this summer has been damnably scorching. Aside from temperatures that could be likened to something conjured in the mind of Dante, it seems like every day has brought with it another fresh, new level of hell.

This summer we’ve lost community giants like Houston Pride Band’s Debbie Hunt, musician and healer Jana Vanderarent, drag fundraising legend Jerry (Ginger Vitis) Luna-Rockwell, and too many loves and family loved ones. We’ve suffered regressive legislative assaults from Texas lawmakers that would keep our trans friends out the “wrong” bathroom (which failed, thankfully) and a Handmaid’s Taleinspired “rape insurance” law (which passed).

And then there was the siege of Charlottesville, Virginia, where a hoard of angry, alt-right, all-white, anti-American, anti-Israel, anti-woman, anti-sanity terrorists descended upon that town for more than 24 hours under the pretense of protecting Confederate traitor heritage.

Heather Heyer, a committed young woman who protested the fascists, was murdered by one of the alt-righters when he plowed through the crowd of “alt-leftists,” as President Donald Trump labeled antifascist resisters. Two local law enforcement officers also lost their lives in the line of duty when their patrol helicopter crashed. Millions were physically and emotionally injured.

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erry Rockwell, who for years entertained and supported Houston’s LGBT community with his alter ego, Ginger Vitis, has transitioned from this life to the next.

A long-time resident of Houston, Texas, Rockwell was born October 1, 1956 in Linneus, Maine and graduated from Hodgdon High School in 1974. He had been employed by Preferred Shipping, Inc. in Houston as sales and marketing

Trump has appeared in at least three televised meltdowns since then, declaring that violent and peaceful protesters were present “on both sides,” prompting neo-Nazi websites and the KKK to praise him for his support. Several more “Unite the Right” rallies were set to take place throughout the country a week later.

And a nation burns while its emperor fiddles. W T actual F? Keep in mind, these tiny-dicked tiki torchbearers also chanted, “F*ck you, faggots!” as they marched Krystallnacht-style through Charlottesville.

No doubt, these hateful words will resonate in midSeptember as the town’s LGBTQ community gathers to celebrate its Pride festival. Many of the brave folks who will be at this festival likely witnessed the new Reich’s rally; we saw their rainbow banners that

coordinator since 2002 and previously worked for Coca Cola Bottling Company.

Whether dressed in leather gear as a longtime leatherman or in a flashy gown and towering hair as Ginger Vitis, Rockwell actively raised funds for LGBT charities since 1995. Always the consummate performer, this female action figure held many titles in the Houston’s fundraising community including Mother of Montrose 2000, Miss Mary’s 2001, Miss Montrose 2003-2004, Miss Leather Pride 2004 and Gemini Empress II 20062007. As “Heir Transparent” to the non-existent Debris Dynasty, Ginger (AKA “ScatTurd Debris”) was instrumental in raising thousands of dollars to benefit the Lady Victory Lust PWA Campout held each May and September.

Rockwell was one of the founding members of Texas United Charities (TUC) and served as treasurer of the organization’s board. He was instrumental in helping TUC raise more than $100,000 for gay and lesbian organizations since the group’s inception in 2012.

Other benefactors of his fundraising efforts include the Montrose Center, GCAM (Gulf Coast Archives and Museum), Legacy Community Health Services-Drug Assistance Program, Lesbian Health Initiative (LHI), PWA Holiday Charities and many others.

Survivors include his father, Wendall (Bucky) and mother, Willa B.; brothers Chuck and Larry; sister, Debbie Russell; son, Jeremy Rockwell and his wife, Frances; and grandson, Silas.

Rockwell was preceded in death by his most recent husband, Gilbert Luna-Rockwell and his first husband, Chris Baudier.

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proclaimed, “Diversity is our Strength.” Our thoughts, prayers and strength are with them as they celebrate in September, simply trying to claim their own American dream.

As I watched these anti-American neo-Nazi thugs lay siege that Saturday afternoon on the picturesque little college town, my anger increased as I realized what one of those Trumphumping idiots was wearing as he denounced “the f*cking Jews.”

We all have a favorite T-shirt.

Mine is a grey one with a design emblazoned in white depicting two guitars and the name of one of the world’s greatest entertainers, Johnny Cash—may he rest in peace. I love that T-shirt; it’s old and soft and comfy, just like your favorite ex. It wraps around me like Linus’s blue blanket wraps around him.

Johnny must be spinning in his grave, while simultaneously sitting on a heavenly cloud with his beloved June, to see this racist jerk wearing a shirt with his name on it. These country legends railed against the racism that oppressed people of color, especially Native Americans. Johnny was censured for speaking out against inequality on his television show and in his recordings, but he never backed down. That’s not how The Man in Black rolled.

Worried about guilt-by-apparel association, I grappled for a couple of days with trying to decide if I could ever again wear my beloved JC T-shirt in public.

Then I came to my senses. I can’t let Nazis highjack my favorite T-shirt any more than we can allow Trump and this mindless ilk to highjack our country.

So what do we do? We can cry. We can rail. We can pray. We can put our like on angry Facebook posts. We can shake our heads at the news and shake our fists at Trump, Steve Bannon, Stephen Miller, Mike Pence and all the rest of the haters as they promote their white Christian Taliban. We can call and email and tweet our representatives in Austin and Washington D.C. to express our disgust.

We can do these things until the day Jesus comes back, but all our emotional effort won’t amount to a dime’s worth of difference until we vote these cowards out of office. That’s the only thing—the only thing—that will restore sanity to our country.

We must vote in every election. We must, in every single election, whether it be for board of education members, city council, governors, dogcatchers— whatever. We must. Or we can suffer the consequences with no one to blame but ourselves as Hillary Clinton takes another nature hike in the woods.

Not voting now is tantamount to lending your Bic to one of those wannabe storm troopers to help him light his tiki torch.

Need help registering and finding your polling place? Log on to www.thecaucus.org. They will give you all the help you need.

Houston’s next election is November 7. I believe I’ll wear my favorite T-shirt to the polls. e

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Out at the Theatre

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ow is the time to check out your favorite theatre for season subscription deals.

Consider, if you can, supporting our Equity and non-Equity houses with an entire season of drama, comedy, music and dance, or purchase tickets to as many shows as you can.

You will find that in a city rich with talent, you will rarely be disappointed.

The hardest working cast in Houston showbiz rarely, thankfully, takes a break, so head out to Music Box Theatre to catch the remaining performances of Feelin’ Groovy 3, through August 26. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Then, opening Saturday, September 2 is Keep it Brassy, a new musical cabaret production that shouts, “We’ve added horns!” It’s a lively addition to Glenn Sharp’s current musical talents. Ensemble members Luke Wrobel, Kristina Sullivan, Cay Taylor, Rebekah Dahl and Brad Scarborough delight audiences with a “consistent, dependable place to relax, have a drink or two, laughs and hear great music,” according to MBT’s website.

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 with one Sunday performance September 17, 2 p.m. 2628 Colquitt (one block off Kirby and Richmond). Tickets: www. themusicboxtheater.com or 713-522-7722.

Queensbury Theatre presents the play, Me Fezebel.

On May 28, 1985, star-struck Elizabeth Fuller’s dream came true when legendary Bette Davis came to dinner at her dilapidated New England cottage.

Four weeks after her arrival, Ms. Davis is still there as the New York Hotel strike rages on. In one short month she conquers suburbia, takes over the Fullers’ home and changes their lives forever. Directed by

of Jesus’ most notorious follower? In this dark comedy, time and space bend in a provocatively poignant quest to decide Judas’ fate. Set in a courtroom in Purgatory, an uproarious cast of characters from Heaven and Hell swarm the stage to determine whether he has any grounds for redemption. This compassionate look at Christian ideology offers urban street poetry, side-splitting laughs and ambitious debate. Through September 3. Performances are Thursday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. with a Monday, August 28, pay-what-youwish show. Chelsea Market Theatre, 4617 Montrose Blvd. Tickets: www.spacecitytx. com or 281-892-1323.

Stages Repertory Theatre presents the regional premiere of Woody Sez: The Life and Times of Woody Guthrie, directed

by Nick Corley with musical direction

by David M. Lutken. New York Times says it’s “a haunting and powerful show (that) transcends its homespun materials to become a work of art.” Includes hits including “This Land is Your Land”, Stages Repertory Theatre’s ‘Woody Sez: The Life and Times of Woody Guthrie’ “Bound for Glory” and “The Ballad of Tom Ron Jones and starring Houston icon Mary Hooper Joad”. Ben Hope, star of Stages’ 2011 production as Davis. Thursdays through Sundays, through of Hank Williams: Lost Highway returns as Guthrie.

August 27. Tickets: www.queensburytheatre.org or Through September 3. Performances Wednesdays 713-467-4497. through Sundays, including Saturday matinees. 3201 Gravity Players presents The Last Days of Judas Allen Parkway. Tickets: www.stagestheatre.com or Iscariot by Stephen Adly Guirois. What has become 713-527-0123. e

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LaBelle Patti LaBelle dishes on ‘still standing’ thanks to the LGBT community, lip-syncing ‘divettes’ and Trump e By

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s there a singer more real than Patti LaBelle? The 73-year-old legend of song (and shade) is a firehose of strongminded opinions, and in an age that has some tight-lipped “divettes,” as LaBelle calls them, refraining from saying too much, the ever-honest LaBelle is, refreshingly, that rare freewheeler who revels in being blunt AF. In 2014, she told me she no longer considers herself a diva because “all these little heifers who can’t sing are called divas.” The word, she observed, is not “cute anymore.” Now, after our recent warm phone reunion while doing promo for her new jazz album, Bel Hommage, she who has given the gays so much, from music and pies to a bevy of side-eye-serving GIFs, still has more to give – even her own precious pie-making time.

“I really like talking to you,” she tells me when I start to wrap the interview. My allotted time has long passed, but she’s not done. And by the end of our 25-minute interview we’ve covered generous ground: why she’s “still standing” thanks to the LGBT community, President “Trumpette” and his Twitter-proposed ban on transgender people in the military, her music-biz foes (and how Aretha Franklin is not one of them) and how you “may see me as a diva and that’s a compliment to those who think it’s a compliment.”

Last time we had a gay press chat it was shortly before you had me twerkin’ on your stage here in Detroit. I still can’t believe you let me do that. What’s the craziest thing a gay fan has done on your stage?

Gosh, I don’t really know! Maybe you!

I know I’ve had a lot of gay men on my stage during “Lady Marmalade” and they go way out because once they’re up there they say, “I’m here with Ms. Patti’s microphone and I’m gonna wear it out.”

I’ve had so many do so many things that I can’t tell you specifically one.

I don’t know if he was gay, but in Vancouver last year, a fan got frisky on your stage and...

Showed me his ass?

Is that what he did?

Yeah! He mooned me! Because he came up and I was looking at him through the whole show and I said, “Oh, he’s an enthusiastic fan,” right? I try to look at the people that I’m gonna bring up, so I brought him up thinkin’ he was cool. He did his little shake and then turned around and pulled his pants

down. I had on high pumps. I kicked that ass.

of the younger kids – they don’t have a clue who Patti LaBelle or Labelle was.

You even called him a “bitch.”

So what do they know you for?

I did! I did use a curse word. And I felt so bad. He took me to that limit. I said, “How could he take me there?” And they had it on TMZ or whatever. I said, “It’s true.” Gotta protect myself. (Laughs) I was happy to see that you did NYC Pride this summer. Is there something special about performing for an all gay audience?

That night it poured, so when Deborah Cox was on she did three songs and then had to be rushed off the stage.

It could’ve been shut down ’cause it was so bad. Everybody got drenched. So instead of my going on at 9, I went on at about 10:15... and they were still there!

My whole thing is, when I knew I was doing gay pride, I said, “I’m gonna wear something beautifully outrageous, and I’m gonna have that old Patti LaBelle hair that I used to do with the fans and all that jazz.”

I said, “I’m gonna wear that hair!”

And from the time I went on until the end, they never stopped yelling for more. I mean, when we were pulling out in our car, they were still, “More, more, more!” They were so enthusiastic. But what I did: I wore that old hair, and a lot of people who didn’t know me from the ’80s – we got some bad press for it – and I said, “You know what, I did that for my queens. They understand it.” It was for you guys. But I enjoyed doing it. And then the wind knocked that sucker down. I said, “OK, I’m gonna have to kick it up.” (Laughs) Ha! Who would give Patti LaBelle crap for her hair?

People who didn’t really understand where I was in the ’80s. You know, some

I have no clue.

I’m thinking, “But that is part of your legacy.”

Yeah, they’re Patti latecomers.

Speaking of Deborah Cox, a lot of people don’t know that Montell Jordan wrote “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here,” but you didn’t love it and then it went to Deborah.

Deborah always says I’m her reason for being in show business because I let the song go and she got it. That’s her start. After that, I started performing that song at my show and told the audience, “This is the song that got away.” But I’m happy it did because I love her.

Have you given up a lot of songs that became hits?

Right?! Well, this is the first time for me. But I’ll know the next time to hold onto something that sounds halfway decent.

I read Hello, Dolly! came your way years ago, before it hit Broadway, but that you passed on it. When the role ultimately went to Bette Midler, were you kicking yourself for not jumping at the chance?

Nope, I didn’t. ’Cause you know what: That’s a big piece of work and I think Bette Midler can do it much better than Patti LaBelle. I thought about it after she did it. Might I do it in the future? You never know.

Do you pay attention to the memes and GIFs of you throwing shade that people love to share on the internet?

Yeah, I see them. And you know what, I’m honored! (Laughs) And whenever I see something that’s not totally positive about me, I say, “God, at least they

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thought about me.” It’s really the way to look at these situations. But at the end of the day I know who I really am… and that’s a cool chick! (Laughs) Has your son given up on keeping what you say in check?

Well, he tries. Lately, he hasn’t had to because I’ve not been saying anything out of order. But I know he’s always waiting and when I do he’ll take me to the side: “Mom, could you not say that ever again?” I say, “OK.” Something happened about two weeks ago and I’m trying to remember what it was. This time it was about… god, what did I do?

I’m always doin’ something and he’s always reprimanding me for it.

Do you ever regret things that you say?

My god, about 50 million things. I’m full of regrets. But you know what, I’m honest. So it will come out and I’ll say, “God, I didn’t mean to say that.” But it’s too late. And I’m not gonna whoop myself up for it. I did it and I’ll do it again. I know I’ll do it! I do have my little cop son watching me, so I try to be nice.

Three years ago you told me you don’t call yourself a diva because “all these little heifers who can’t sing are called divas.” But then, after that interview, you did VH1’s Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night last year and then Daytime Divas this year. Now, Ms. Patti, I feel like you’re sending me mixed signals here.

(Laughs) No – no, mixed signals! If I do Daytime Divas, which I did, and if I did Divas the concert, of course, I’m gonna be in it, but I’m not saying, “I’m a diva.” People look to me and may see me as a diva and that’s a compliment to those who think it’s a compliment. Like I said, Lena Horne and Dinah Washington and all those beautiful dolls back in the day, they were divas. S 11

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S8 These little divettes walking around – I don’t wanna put myself in the same sentence with some of these little kids.

So, I’m not a diva; just a singin’ fool.

People are under the impression there’s rivalry between you and Aretha Franklin, but you recently quashed that rumor when you said, of anyone, you’d most want to duet with her. Why do people think you had a beef? And what’s the deal with women constantly being pitted against each other?

I’m not gonna be pitted against any lady in this industry. I do my job, I sing hard and I sing well, and I love what I do.

If another lady finds that as being too much for them, or whoever might feel I’m being too much, that’s their problem.

But I’ve never had beef.

Now, there are a lot of ladies in this industry who don’t care for Patti LaBelle – and some gentleman, also – but I look at them and I smile. Because what can I do? I can’t change your mind, boo, because I don’t wanna change your mind. You go on thinkin’ about me the way you think. No – but I haven’t had beef with anyone. I’ve had a lot of dislikes. But I pay no mind. I keep moving and I don’t stop to talk about the ones who talk about me.

Let’s talk about food. You know how people say gays don’t eat carbs?

Gays don’t eat carbs – who said that?!

Every gay guy I know, they eat carbs.

(Laughs) And they eat your pies?

They eat my pies, honey! And my peach cobbler. You have to go to Walmart, or I’ll have to come and make you one personally. One more thing about food: I start taping my cooking show soon and Laverne Cox is one of my cooking buddies.

Regarding Bel Hommage: If there’s ever an album that pays homage to you the way you pay homage to artists such as Nina Simone and Frank Sinatra on this album, who would get your blessing to cover your songs?

Oh, I would give Fantasia blessings.

And Ledisi. The little singing girls. The ones who can really, really sing.

What does it mean to you to be able to “really, really sing”?

Someone who can sing without someone in the studio tweaking what they just sang because it was so flat or whatever. Sing straight out in the studio, record without all those little gimmicks. Some of them are lucky because they end up selling a lot of music, but a singer is a person who goes out there and throws down. Just get on a microphone and sing. Phyllis Hyman was that girl.

Would you still regard a “singer” as someone who can throw down in the studio but lip-syncs live?

Oh, a lot of them lip-sync. But they lipsync and they do it so well you can’t tell that they’re doing it. But I can always tell.

I can always tell. I’ve never done that.

What gives them away?

Their mouths sometimes miss the movement! (Laughs) Your mouth should be making a certain movement when you sing a certain note, and they miss

sometimes. But that’s what they do for a living. I don’t do that.

So we’ve got Fantasia – who else is on this covers album?

Ledisi, Andra Day, Emeli Sandé and Leela James – my god, that girl can sing.

I love these ladies.

Why have you never duetted in the studio with your goddaughter, Mariah Carey?

I don’t know. We always talk about it when we see each other.

Maybe you two can hook up for a song on your dance album, which I believe is in the works. Hopefully we don’t have to wait as long as we waited for this jazz album.

Right?! Not 10 years, that’s for sure.

I have not started working on it. I’m working on a Christmas album at the moment and old R&B favorites of mine from back in the day. And that… the uptempo music, I call it (laughs)... that will be done as soon as I do something with these other two projects, but it’s definitely in the mix.

Will it be for the gay clubs?

Oh yeah, for the gay clubs. You know what, I was so angry with myself when I did NYC Pride. There was a song that I recorded many, many years ago called “Land of the Living.” I meant to do that that particular night and we didn’t have time to rehearse it, but I’m gonna put stuff like that back in my show.

Why did you want to perform that song at NYC Pride?

Because there are so many gay men who were there who might be going through something with life. You’re in the land of the living, so act like you’re living. I just know what gay men go through and I wanted to put that song in the air, but I will.

There couldn’t be a more perfect time.

There is so much happening in the world.

Maybe you heard, but President Donald Trump said trans people are no longer able to serve in the military.

I know! My friend told me. They’re banned from service, according to the Trumpette. Ain’t that a witch.

Do you think about your legacy, Patti?

I just want to be honest and truthful, and I want people knowing that when I did whatever I did, it was all the way.

Never half percent, always 100 percent.

One-hundred percent in everything: my cooking, my dressing, everything. If I can’t go all the way, I won’t go halfway.

I have to go all the way. And just how honest I am – they can remember that.

The more honest I am, the better I get by, t T Any last words for your gay fans?

I just want all of my gay fans to know that I will always be here for them the

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way I am: honest, to the point, and loving my gay fans even more and more each day. I mean, when I think about it, the gay fans are some of the reason – one big reason – I’m still standing, ’cause they loved me when other people tried not to. Everybody always says, “What makes gay men like you?” “I have no clue,” I say. I still don’t. But I know that love has lifted me up for many, many years.

As long as I can stand on stage and my gay men and lesbian women see Patti LaBelle as someone who’s always been honest on stage – you know, I’ll stop and have to go to the bathroom and I’ll let them know I’ll be right back. A lot of cutie girls stand up there and they pretend for the hour or however how long and that’s just gross. It turns me off.

They pretend like they wanna be there?

Yes! And everything you see of them is gonna be mechanical. Gladys Knight – she’s a raw girl. And whenever you see Gladys, you’re gonna see a different Gladys. If you just saw her show five nights in a row, she will not do everything the same.

You just want something real. e It has to stay that way.

As editor of Q Syndicate, the international LGBT 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 chrisazzopardi). on Twitter (@

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Actual ATRIPLA patients.

ATRIPLA, one pill, once daily, has been chosen by more than 550,000‡ people with HIV and their doctors.

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR OR VISIT AtriplaAndMe.com TO FIND OUT MORE. What is ATRIPLA? ATRIPLA is a prescription medication used alone as a complete regimen, or with other anti-HIV-1 medicines, to treat HIV-1 infection in adults and children at least 12 years old who weigh at least 40 kg (88 lbs).

ATRIPLA does not cure HIV-1 infection or AIDS and you may continue to experience illnesses associated with HIV-1 infection, including opportunistic infections. You should remain under the care of a doctor when using ATRIPLA. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION What is the most important information I should know about ATRIPLA? n If you also have hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and you stop taking ATRIPLA, you may get a “flare-up” of your hepatitis. A “flare-up” is when the disease suddenly returns in a worse way than before.

Patients with HBV who stop taking ATRIPLA need close medical follow-up for several months to check for hepatitis that could be getting worse. ATRIPLA is not approved for the treatment of HBV, so you need to discuss your HBV therapy with your healthcare provider.

Who should not take ATRIPLA? You and your healthcare provider should decide if ATRIPLA is right for you. Do not take ATRIPLA if you are allergic to ATRIPLA or any of its ingredients.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking ATRIPLA? Tell your healthcare provider if you: n Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant: Women should not become pregnant while taking ATRIPLA and for 12 weeks after stopping ATRIPLA. Serious birth defects have been seen in children of

women treated during pregnancy with efavirenz, one of the medicines in ATRIPLA. Women must use a reliable form of barrier contraception, such as a condom or diaphragm, even if they also use other methods of birth control, while on ATRIPLA and for 12 weeks after stopping ATRIPLA. Women should not rely only on hormone-based birth control, such as pills, injections, or implants, because ATRIPLA may make these contraceptives ineffective. n Are breastfeeding: Women with HIV should not breastfeed because they can pass HIV and some of the medicines in ATRIPLA through their milk to the baby. It is not known if ATRIPLA could harm your baby. n Have kidney problems or are undergoing kidney dialysis treatment. n Have bone problems. n Have liver problems, including hepatitis B or C virus infection. Your healthcare provider may want to do tests to check your liver while you take ATRIPLA or may switch you to another medicine. n Have ever had mental illness or are using drugs or alcohol. n Have ever had seizures or are taking medicine for seizures. Seizures have occurred in patients taking efavirenz, a component of ATRIPLA, generally in those with a history of seizures. If you have ever had seizures, or take medicine for seizures, your healthcare provider may want to switch you to another medicine or monitor you.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Undetectable viral load is a goal, and ATRIPLA has the power to help get you there.

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In a clinical trial: • ATRIPLA has been proven to LOWER VIRAL LOAD to undetectable* in approximately 8 out of 10 adult patients new to therapy through 48 weeks compared with approximately 7 out of 10 adult patients in the comparator group† • ATRIPLA has been proven to LOWER VIRAL LOAD to undetectable* through 3 years in approximately 7 out of 10 adult patients new to therapy compared with approximately 6 out of 10 adult patients in the comparator group†

SELECTED IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION What is the most important information I should know about ATRIPLA? n If you also have hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and you stop taking ATRIPLA, you may get a “flare-up” of your hepatitis. A “flare-up” is when the disease suddenly returns in a worse way than before. Patients with HBV who stop taking ATRIPLA need close medical follow-up for several months to check for hepatitis that could be getting worse. ATRIPLA is not approved for the treatment of HBV, so you need to discuss your HBV therapy with your healthcare provider Please see additional Important Safety Information below.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (continued) What important information should I know about taking other medicines with ATRIPLA? ATRIPLA may change the effect of other medicines, including the ones for HIV-1, and may cause serious side effects. Your healthcare provider may change your other medicines or change their doses.

MEDICINES YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE WITH ATRIPLA n ATRIPLA should not be taken with: Combivir® (lamivudine/zidovudine), COMPLERA® (emtricitabine/rilpivirine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate), DESCOVY® (emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide), EMTRIVA® (emtricitabine), Epivir® or Epivir-HBV® (lamivudine), Epzicom® (abacavir sulfate/lamivudine), GENVOYA® (elvitegravir/ cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide), ODEFSEY® (emtricitabine/rilpivirine/tenofovir alafenamide), STRIBILD® (elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF), Trizivir® (abacavir sulfate/lamivudine/zidovudine), TRUVADA® (emtricitabine/tenofovir DF), VEMLIDY® (tenofovir alafenamide), or VIREAD® (tenofovir DF). ATRIPLA should not be used with SUSTIVA® (efavirenz) unless recommended by your healthcare provider. n Vfend® (voriconazole) should not be taken with ATRIPLA since it may lose its effect or may increase the chance of having side effects from ATRIPLA. n ATRIPLA should not be used with HEPSERA® (adefovir dipivoxil).

These are not all the medicines that may cause problems if you take ATRIPLA. Tell your healthcare provider about all prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements you are taking or plan to take.

What are the possible side effects of ATRIPLA? ATRIPLA may cause the following additional serious side effects n Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). This is a serious but rare medical emergency. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat. n Severe liver problems. In rare cases, severe liver problems can happen that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain.

Please see Important Safety Information continued on the following pages.

* In the above clinical trial, undetectable was defined as a viral load fewer than 400 copies/mL. Ask your doctor about your individual results. † In this study, 511 adult patients new to therapy received either the meds in ATRIPLA each taken once daily or Combivir® (lamivudine/zidovudine) twice daily + SUSTIVA® (efavirenz) once daily. ‡ Symphony Health Solutions, PatientSource APLD and Source® PHAST Prescription Monthly, counts are cumulative and equivalized. January 2007–December 2015.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (continued) n Serious psychiatric problems. Severe depression, strange thoughts, or angry behavior have been reported by a small number of patients. Some patients have had thoughts of suicide, and a few have actually committed suicide. These problems may occur more often in patients who have had mental illness. n Kidney problems (including decline or failure of kidney function).

If you have had kidney problems, or take other medicines that may cause kidney problems, your healthcare provider should do regular blood tests. Symptoms that may be related to kidney problems include a high volume of urine, thirst, muscle pain, and muscle weakness. n Serious liver problems. Some patients have experienced serious liver problems, including liver failure resulting in transplantation or death. Most of these serious side effects occurred in patients with a chronic liver disease such as hepatitis infection, but there have also been a few reports in patients without any existing liver disease. n Changes in bone mineral density (thinning bones). Lab tests show changes in the bones of patients treated with tenofovir DF, a component of ATRIPLA® (efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate). Some HIV patients treated with tenofovir DF developed thinning of the bones (osteopenia), which could lead to fractures.

Also, bone pain and softening of the bone (which may lead to fractures) may occur as a consequence of kidney problems. If you have had bone problems in the past, your healthcare provider may want to do tests to check your bones or may prescribe medicines to help your bones.

Common side effects: n Patients may have dizziness, headache, trouble sleeping, drowsiness, trouble concentrating, and/or unusual dreams during treatment with ATRIPLA. These side effects may be reduced if you take ATRIPLA at bedtime on an empty stomach; they tend to go away after taking ATRIPLA for a few weeks. Tell your healthcare provider right away if any of these side effects continue or if they bother you. These symptoms may be more severe if ATRIPLA is used with alcohol and/or mood-altering (street) drugs. n If you are dizzy, have trouble concentrating, and/or are drowsy, avoid activities that may be dangerous, such as driving or operating machinery. n Rash is a common side effect with ATRIPLA that usually goes away without any change in treatment. Rash may be serious in a small number of patients. Rash may be a serious problem in some children. If a rash develops, call your healthcare provider right away. n Other common side effects include: tiredness, upset stomach, vomiting, gas, and diarrhea.

Other possible side effects: n Changes in body fat have been seen in some people taking antiHIV-1 medicines. Increase of fat in the upper back and neck, breasts, and around the trunk may happen. Loss of fat from the legs, arms, and face may also happen. The cause and long-term health effects of these changes in body fat are not known. n Skin discoloration (small spots or freckles) may also happen. n In some patients with advanced HIV infection (AIDS), signs and symptoms of inflammation from previous infections may occur soon after anti-HIV treatment is started. If you notice any symptoms of infection, contact your healthcare provider right away. n Additional side effects are inflammation of the pancreas, allergic reaction (including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat), shortness of breath, pain, stomach pain, weakness, and indigestion.

This is not a complete list of side effects. Tell your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you notice any side effects while taking ATRIPLA. You should take ATRIPLA once daily on an empty stomach. Taking ATRIPLA at bedtime may make some side effects less bothersome.

Please see the following Patient Information, including “What is the most important information I should know about ATRIPLA?”

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What is ATRIPLA? What is ATRIPLA? ® (efavirenz), EMTRIVA ® (emtricitabine), and ATRIPLA contains 3 medicines, SUSTIVA ® (efavirenz), EMTRIVA® (emtricitabine), and ATRIPLA contains 3 medicines, SUSTIVA ® (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate called tenofovir combined in one VIREAD ® (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate alsoalso called tenofovir DF) DF) combined in one pill. pill.

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ATRIPLA lowers the amount of HIV-1 in the blood that is needed for HIV-1 to multiply. ATRIPLA lowers the amount of HIV-1 in the blood (viral load).

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MEDICINES SHOULD TAKE ATRIPLA MEDICINES YOUYOU SHOULD NOTNOT TAKE WITHWITH ATRIPLA ■ ATRIPLA also should not be used with Combivir (lamivudine/zidovudine), ■ ATRIPLA also ®should not be used with Combivir (lamivudine/zidovudine), ®, COMPLERA , DESCOVY EMTRIVA, Epivir, Epivir-HBV (lamivudine), COMPLERA®, DESCOVY®, EMTRIVA, Epivir, Epivir-HBV (lamivudine), ®, ODEFSEY®, STRIBILD®, Epzicom (abacavir sulfate/lamivudine), GENVOYA ®, Epzicom (abacavir sulfate/lamivudine), GENVOYA®, ODEFSEY®, STRIBILD ®, or VIREAD. Trizivir (abacavir sulfate/lamivudine/zidovudine), TRUVADA, VEMLIDY ®, or VIREAD. Trizivir (abacavir sulfate/lamivudine/zidovudine), TRUVADA, VEMLIDY ATRIPLA should be used SUSTIVA unless recommended by your ATRIPLA also also should not not be used with with SUSTIVA unless recommended by your healthcare provider. healthcare provider.

■ Vfend (voriconazole) should nottaken be taken ATRIPLA it may its effect ■ Vfend (voriconazole) should not be with with ATRIPLA sincesince it may lose lose its effect or or may increase the chance of having side effects from ATRIPLA. may increase the chance of having side effects from ATRIPLA. ® (adefovir dipivoxil).

■ ATRIPLA should notused be used HEPSERA ® (adefovir ■ ATRIPLA should not be with with HEPSERA dipivoxil).

It is also important to tell your healthcare provider if you are taking anytheof following: the following: It is also important to tell your healthcare provider if you are taking any of ■ Fortovase, Invirase (saquinavir), Biaxin (clarithromycin), Noxafil (posaconazole), ■ Fortovase, Invirase (saquinavir), Biaxin (clarithromycin), Noxafil (posaconazole), Sporanox (itraconazole), Victrelis (boceprevir), Olysio (simeprevir), Sporanox (itraconazole), Victrelis (boceprevir), Olysio (simeprevir), or or EPCLUSA (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir); these medicines to replaced be replaced EPCLUSA (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir); these medicines maymay needneed to be with another medicine when taken with ATRIPLA. with another medicine when taken with ATRIPLA. ■ Calcium channel blockers as Cardizem or Tiazac (diltiazem), Covera HS or ■ Calcium channel blockers suchsuch as Cardizem or Tiazac (diltiazem), Covera HS or Isoptin (verapamil) others; Crixivan (indinavir), Selzentry (maraviroc); Isoptin (verapamil) and and others; Crixivan (indinavir), Selzentry (maraviroc); the the immunosuppressant medicines cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune, immunosuppressant medicines cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune, and others), Prograf (tacrolimus), or Rapamune (sirolimus); Methadone; and others), Prograf (tacrolimus), or Rapamune (sirolimus); Methadone; Mycobutin (rifabutin); Rifampin; cholesterol-lowering medicines Mycobutin (rifabutin); Rifampin; cholesterol-lowering medicines suchsuch as as Lipitor (atorvastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin sodium), (simvastatin); or the Lipitor (atorvastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin sodium), and and ZocorZocor (simvastatin); or the anti-depressant medications bupropion (Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin Wellbutrin anti-depressant medications bupropion (Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, SR, Wellbutrin XL, XL, Zyban) or Zoloft (sertraline); changes be needed drugs and and Zyban) or Zoloft (sertraline); dosedose changes maymay be needed whenwhen thesethese drugs are taken with ATRIPLA. are taken with ATRIPLA. ■ Videx, Videx EC (didanosine); tenofovir (a component of ATRIPLA) increase ■ Videx, Videx EC (didanosine); tenofovir DF (aDFcomponent of ATRIPLA) may may increase the amount of didanosine in your blood, which could result in more side effects. the amount of didanosine in your blood, which could result in more side effects.

You may need to be monitored more carefully if you are taking ATRIPLA You may need to be monitored more carefully if you are taking ATRIPLA and and didanosine together. the dose of didanosine be changed. didanosine together.

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■ Reyataz (atazanavir sulfate), Prezista (darunavir) with Norvir (ritonavir), (ritonavir), ■ Reyataz (atazanavir sulfate), Prezista (darunavir) with Norvir ® Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir), EPCLUSA (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir) ® Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir), EPCLUSA (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir) or or ® (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir); these medicines may increase the amount of HARVONI ® HARVONI (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir); these medicines may increase the amount of tenofovir DFcomponent (a component of ATRIPLA) in your blood, in more tenofovir DF (a of ATRIPLA) in your blood, whichwhich couldcould resultresult in more effects.

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The Norvir together, or if you are taking ATRIPLA and Kaletra together. The dosedose of of Kaletra should be increased efavirenz.

Kaletra should be increased whenwhen takentaken with with efavirenz.

■ Medicine for seizures [for example, Dilantin (phenytoin), Tegretol (carbamazepine), ■ Medicine for seizures [for example, Dilantin (phenytoin), Tegretol (carbamazepine), or or phenobarbital]; your healthcare provider may want to switch you to another medicine phenobarbital]; your healthcare provider may want to switch you to another medicine or check levels in your to time. or check drugdrug levels in your bloodblood fromfrom time time to time.

These all the medicines cause problems if you ATRIPLA. These are are not not all the medicines that that maymay cause problems if you taketake ATRIPLA. Be sure to your tell your healthcare provider about all medicines Be sure to tell healthcare provider about all medicines that that you you take.take. a complete all prescription the prescription nonprescription medicines as well as any KeepKeep a complete list oflistallofthe and and nonprescription medicines as well as any herbal remedies that you are taking, how much you take, and how often you take herbal remedies that you are taking, how much you take, and how often you take them.them. a new list when medicines or herbal remedies are added or stopped, MakeMake a new list when medicines or herbal remedies are added or stopped, or if ortheif the changes. copies of list thistolistalltoofallyour of your healthcare providers and pharmacists dosedose changes.

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This This will give your your healthcare provider a complete picture of the medicines you use.

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■ Women should not rely only on hormone-based birth control, such as pills, injections, or implants, because ATRIPLA may make these contraceptives ineffective. Women must use a reliable form of barrier contraception, such as a condom or diaphragm, even if they also use other methods of birth control. Efavirenz, a component of ATRIPLA, may remain in your blood for a time after therapy is stopped. Therefore, you should continue to use contraceptive measures for 12 weeks after you stop taking ATRIPLA. ■ Do not breastfeed if you are taking ATRIPLA. Some of the medicines in ATRIPLA can be passed to your baby in your breast milk. We do not know whether it could harm your baby. Also, mothers with HIV-1 should not breastfeed because HIV-1 can be passed to the baby in the breast milk. Talk with your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding. You should stop breastfeeding or may need to use a different medicine.

■ Taking ATRIPLA with alcohol or other medicines causing similar side effects as ATRIPLA, such as drowsiness, may increase those side effects.

■ Do not take any other medicines, including prescription and nonprescription medicines and herbal products, without checking with your healthcare provider.

■ Avoid doing things that can spread HIV-1 to others.

■ Do not share needles or other injection equipment.

■ Do not share personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them, like toothbrushes and razor blades.

■ Do not have any kind of sex without protection. Always practice safe sex by using a latex or polyurethane condom to lower the chance of sexual contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood.

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What are the possible side effects of ATRIPLA? ATRIPLA may cause the following serious side effects: ■ “Flare-ups” of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, in which the disease suddenly returns in a worse way than before, can occur if you have HBV and you stop taking ATRIPLA. Your healthcare provider will monitor your condition for several months after stopping ATRIPLA if you have both HIV-1 and HBV infection and may recommend treatment for your HBV. ATRIPLA is not approved for the treatment of hepatitis B virus infection. If you have advanced liver disease and stop treatment with ATRIPLA, the “flare-up” of hepatitis B may cause your liver function to decline.

(See “What is the most important information I should know about ATRIPLA?”) ■ Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Too much lactic acid is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat.

■ Severe liver problems. In rare cases, severe liver problems can happen that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain.

■ Serious psychiatric problems. A small number of patients may experience severe depression, strange thoughts, or angry behavior while taking ATRIPLA. Some patients have thoughts of suicide and a few have actually committed suicide. These problems may occur more often in patients who have had mental illness. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you think you are having these psychiatric symptoms, so your healthcare provider can decide if you should continue to take ATRIPLA. ■ Kidney problems (including decline or failure of kidney function). If you have had kidney problems in the past or take other medicines that can cause kidney problems, your healthcare provider should do regular blood tests to check your kidneys.

Symptoms that may be related to kidney problems include a high volume of urine, thirst, muscle pain, and muscle weakness.

■ Serious liver problems. Some patients have experienced serious liver problems including liver failure resulting in transplantation or death. Most of these serious side effects occurred in patients with a chronic liver disease such as hepatitis infection, but there have also been a few reports in patients without any existing liver disease.

■ Changes in bone mineral density (thinning bones). Laboratory tests show changes in the bones of patients treated with tenofovir DF, a component of ATRIPLA. Some HIV patients treated with tenofovir DF developed thinning of the bones (osteopenia) which could lead to fractures. If you have had bone problems in the past, your healthcare provider may need to do tests to check your bone mineral density or may prescribe medicines to help your bone mineral density. Additionally, bone pain and softening of the bone (which may contribute to fractures) may occur as a consequence of kidney problems.

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Common side effects: Patients may have dizziness, headache, trouble sleeping, drowsiness, trouble concentrating, and/or unusual dreams during treatment with ATRIPLA. These side effects may be reduced if you take ATRIPLA at bedtime on an empty stomach. They also tend to go away after you have taken the medicine for a few weeks. If you have these common side effects, such as dizziness, it does not mean that you will also have should I avoid taking ATRIPLA? WhatWhat should I avoid whilewhile taking ATRIPLA? serious psychiatric problems, such as severe depression, strange thoughts, or angry ■ Women should become pregnant taking ATRIPLA forweeks 12 weeks ■ Women should not not become pregnant whilewhile taking ATRIPLA and and for 12 behavior. Tell your healthcare provider right away if any of these side effects continue or stopping it. Serious defects in babies the babies of animals afterafter stopping it. Serious birthbirth defects havehave beenbeen seenseen in the of animals if they bother you. It is possible that these symptoms may be more severe if ATRIPLA is women treated efavirenz (a component of ATRIPLA) during pregnancy. and and women treated with with efavirenz (a component of ATRIPLA) during pregnancy.

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Tell your child’s healthcare provider right away if you notice rash or any other side effects while your child is taking ATRIPLA. Other common side effects include tiredness, upset stomach, vomiting, gas, and diarrhea.

Other possible side effects with ATRIPLA: ■ Changes in body fat. Changes in body fat develop in some patients taking anti HIV-1 medicine. These changes may include an increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck ("buffalo hump"), in the breasts, and around the trunk. Loss of fat from the legs, arms, and face may also happen. The cause and long-term health effects of these fat changes are not known.

■ Skin discoloration (small spots or freckles) may also happen with ATRIPLA. ■ In some patients with advanced HIV infection (AIDS), signs and symptoms of inflammation from previous infections may occur soon after anti-HIV treatment is started. It is believed that these symptoms are due to an improvement in the body’s immune response, enabling the body to fight infections that may have been present with no obvious symptoms. If you notice any symptoms of infection, please inform your doctor immediately.

■ Additional side effects are inflammation of the pancreas, allergic reaction (including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat), shortness of breath, pain, stomach pain, weakness and indigestion.

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How do I store ATRIPLA? ■ Keep ATRIPLA and all other medicines out of reach of children.

■ Store ATRIPLA at room temperature 77°F (25°C).

■ Keep ATRIPLA in its original container and keep the container tightly closed.

■ Do not keep medicine that is out of date or that you no longer need. If you throw any medicines away make sure that children will not find them.

This leaflet summarizes the most important information about ATRIPLA. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about ATRIPLA that is written for health professionals.

Do not use ATRIPLA if the seal over bottle opening is broken or missing.

What are the ingredients of ATRIPLA? Active Ingredients: efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Inactive Ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and sodium lauryl sulfate. The film coating contains black iron oxide, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, red iron oxide, talc, and titanium dioxide.

Revised: April 2017 Manufactured and distributed by: Gilead Sciences, Inc. Foster City, CA 94404 ATRIPLA is a trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences, LLC. COMPLERA, DESCOVY, EMTRIVA, EPCLUSA, GENVOYA, HARVONI, HEPSERA, ODEFSEY, STRIBILD, TRUVADA, VEMLIDY, and VIREAD are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies. SUSTIVA is a trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Company. Reyataz and Videx are trademarks of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Pravachol is a trademark of ER Squibb & Sons, LLC. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. © 2017 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved.

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The Frivolist

Before the Sun Sets on Summer ’17

Put these 5 lgbt events on your bucket list e By

mikey roX

H

ave you ticked off all the boxes on your supergay summer checklist? Before you paste it into your scrapbook and start packing away the tanks and tanning oil, take a look at these last-minute activities to keep the final few weeks of lazy days fun and fancy free.

B

ook your trip to New Orleans’ Southern Decadence

What started as a small party among a group of 40 to 50 friends in 1972, Southern Decadence has expanded over the ensuing decades into a cultural phenomenon recognized by the LGBT community worldwide. More than 200,000 revelers attended last year’s event (which boosted the City of New Orleans’ economy by $215 million; let’s hear it for the pink dollar!), and this year’s hyper-sexed Mardi Gras-like festivities over Labor Day weekend promise even more debauchery. You won’t miss a single beat with accommodations at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside and its “Experience New Orleans” package, which promises proximity to the high-spirited parade and a welcome package of masks and beads, King Cake martinis at Public Belt Lounge, “Revelry Recovery Breakfast” at Le Croissant, and complimentary access to the property’s 90,000-squarefoot Health Club (where sinners and saints are welcome).

S

ee indie gay film Beach Rats at a theater near you

Director Eliza Hittman’s second feature film, Beach Rats, premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival in January, and it’s been making its rounds on the festival circuit ever since.

Holding firm with a solid, deserving 75-percent “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Beach Rats focuses on one summer in the life of Frankie, whose volatile home life in Brooklyn, N.Y., finds him juggling time with his new girlfriend and the older men he’s meeting online. The film will release nationwide, however limitedly, on Aug. 25, which means there’s still time to round up all your Grindr hoes and reserve a row at a theater near you.

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heck into Camp No Counselors’ LGBTQ & Friends Weekend

Adult summer camps have been trending for the past few summers, and they’re expanding in popularity every year by segmenting weekends to cater to specific demographics. Camp No Counselors – featured on Shark Tank, if you’re a fan of the show – is dipping its proverbial toe in the homo pond at its Los Angeles outpost this fall during its LGBTQ & Friends weekend, Oct. 6 to 9. Fill your days with memorable sleep-away camp activities from when you were a kid like hiking, biking, arts and crafts, zip-lining, volleyball and more, all while making new friends and even a couple lovers while basking in the amenities of an all-inclusive backwoods experience. A portion of the weekend’s proceeds (book now before it’s sold out) will benefit Camp Brave Trails, a Southern Cali leadership camp for LGBTQ youth.

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et wet and wild at P-Town’s Carnival Week

Provincetown, Massachusetts, is a must-visit annual summer destination for many LGBTs, but if you haven’t popped in for its weeklong Carnival, well, it’s time to elevate your amateur status. Nearly 90,000 visitors will make the pilgrimage to this year’s Gods and Goddesses-themed event to participate in lifeparties, art fairs, a costume ball and more. If your proclivities lean a bit wetter and wilder, head to the Brass Key Guesthouse for its Poseidon’s Playground pool party, featuring DJ Andy Morris and porn-star special guest Trenton Ducati.

S

how your true colors at a late-season Pride

Officially, June is Pride Month (even though a certain president refuses to recognize it as such), but the truth is, Pride is celebrated all year long, figuratively and literally. If you missed the major festivals earlier this summer, make up for it by visiting other areas of the country (or international destinations) that are eager to welcome you with all the sunshine and rainbows. To find events and festivals near you – or, even better, someplace to which you can plan an adventure – check out GayPrideCalendar. com. Upcoming celebrations include Charlotte Pride (Aug. 26 and 27), Pride Vermont (Sept. 11) and Dallas Pride (Sept. 16 and 17). _Mikey Rox is an award-winning journalist and LGBT lifestyle expert whose work has been published in more than 100 outlets across the world. He splits his time between homes in New York City and the Jersey Shore with his dog Jaxon. Connect with Mikey on Twitter @mikeyrox._

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Cooking With Paula Dream

Score with these football party recipes e By

paula dream (aka kale haygood)

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ell, here we are, sweating our apron strings off. It’s been so hot I’ve been cooking with only my apron on. What a pretty picture.

But August is almost over and we are looking forward to those football games and football parties, so here are three great recipes for those parties. They may sound a little time consuming, but they’re not. Trust me, if you serve these to your special guest, there just might be a touchdown in your future (or at least a field goal).

As always, thanks for your time reading my column and for supporting our advertisers who help make this old girl’s column available to you.

TOUCHDOWN POPCORN SNACK MIX.

14 cups popped popcorn 2 cups pretzel squares 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup Half&Half 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/2 cup sugar and 1 package (3 ounces) orange-flavored gelatin 1 cup candy corn 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate

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Heat oven to 300 degrees. Combine popcorn, pretzel squares and peanuts in large bowl. Cook butter, Half&Half and corn syrup in saucepan on medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is well-blended, stirring frequently. Add sugar and gelatin, cooking and stirring for two minutes.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and then simmer on medium-low heat for five minutes, stirring frequently.

Pour over popcorn mixture, tossing until evenly coated. Spread on two rimmed baking sheets covered with parchment paper. Bake 10 minutes, and then cool completely. Add candy corn, and then mix lightly. Melt semisweet chocolate as directed on package, and then drizzle evenly over popcorn mixture. Let stand until chocolate is firm. Break popcorn mixture into bitesize pieces, and serve in a large bowl.

CHICK-SO-GAY.

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup dill pickle juice 2 large eggs 1 cup milk 2 cup flour 2 teaspoons seasoned salt 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon paprika 2 quarts peanut oil

Cut chicken into one-ounce chunks (about 24 nuggets). Marinate chicken in a bowl with pickle juice for 20 minutes. Pre-heat oil to 350 degrees in deep fryer or saucepan. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. In another bowl, mix dry ingredients together. Drain chicken well and pat dry with paper towels. To coat chicken nuggets, dredge each piece in the dry ingredients, then the egg mixture, then back again in dry ingredients to form a nice crust. Place nuggets on baking rack and repeat until all nuggets are done breading. Fry nuggets in batches for six to seven minutes until golden brown. Test one of the larger pieces by cutting in half to make sure cooked through. Remove nuggets from oil and drain on paper towels.

HONEY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE. 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup honey

Mix both ingredients thoroughly.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Paula Dream, AKA Kale Haygood, owns Beyond Service, a Montrose-based home-cooking catering company. For more information, call 713-805-4106 or email barrykale@yahoo.com.

BBQ CHICKEN AND BACON SKEWERS.

3/4 cup barbecue sauce 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 6 slices center cut bacon, cut in half 12 wooden skewers

Heat grill to medium heat. Cut chicken thighs into 24 pieces. Add six tablespoons of the barbeque sauce to chicken in medium bowl; mix lightly.

Thread one bacon slice, accordion style, alternatively with 2 chicken pieces onto each of skewers that have been soaked in water at least 30 minutes. Grill 12 to 15 minutes, or until chicken and bacon are done, turning and brushing occasionally with remaining BBQ sauce. +1 Google+ F Facebook.com & P Find us on P

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Foodie Diaries

Starving?

Head to the New Hungry’s

e By

Jim ayres

W

hether you’re hungry for a classic dish or something out of the ordinary, Hungry’s sizable menu has you covered.

Hungry’s new location in Rice Village, where the old one once stood, is a gorgeous restaurant and upstairs lounge.

Sleek and contemporary, this is a place where cool grays and warm woods mesh with a touch of art deco to make diners feel like they’re somewhere special.

When a few of us visited recently, my own meal could not have sounded more basic: a wedge salad, burger and fries. But each of those held a surprise that made them unique. I expected Applewood smoked bacon and tomato on the salad, but feta substitutes for blue cheese and the jalapeno dressing is an exciting departure.

The fries that came with my burger were hot and crispy perfection. Fresh cut, they’re seasoned perfectly and place near the top of my list of best fries in Houston.

And the burger itself? The halfpound patty rang out with flavor; Hungry’s certainly knows what it’s doing with seasoning and juiciness.

It arrived beautifully cooked to my requested medium rare. Yet as a sandwich, this burger was betrayed by a bland, flavorless white bread bun. I still enjoyed it and finished every bite, but if Hungry’s could research this one component they’d have a real winner.

The healthier side of the menu is where Hungry’s gets most creative.

Take their Kale Salad. The dark, earthy leaves are sweetly graced with golden raisins, dried cranberries and candied walnuts. It’s an exceptional contrast, made even more so with a luscious roasted garlic and lemon vinaigrette. Protein options include

beautiful pink grilled salmon, making this salad a treat for the eyes as well.

That same vinaigrette finds its way onto a remarkable Organic Quinoa Salad. Here the grains are matched with roasted zucchini, broccoli, red bell pepper, red onion and cauliflower.

It’s a highly satisfying alternative to more pedestrian salad greens.

I wasn’t the only one in our party who wanted to eat with his hands. My friend raved about Hungry’s Sonoma Chicken Salad sandwich. Served with an unusual (but good) Black Bean Orzo Pasta Salad, this chicken salad is made crunchy with walnuts, apple and celery.

Another buddy decided to join me on the beefier side of the menu with his Spicy Beef Tenderloin Tacos. Three to a plate, they’re served with a with honey habanero slaw. I got a bite and loved it. The meat was tender; the slaw crispy, sweet and very spicy.

And we all looked on with envy as the fifth in our group savored Mama’s Meatloaf. It smelled like Heaven when it arrived at the table, looking and tasting every bit as good as your mom likely made it. Accompanying garlic mashed potatoes with poblano cream sauce deserve a shout—they’re fantastic!

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n Sunday, September 10, 2017, PFLAG Houston presents a screening of the 2017 educational documentary Gender Revolution: A Journey With Katie Couric. Produced

by Couric, National Geographic and World of Wonder, this dynamic film includes expert commentary from scientists, psychologists, authors and activists to provide a greater understanding of gender diversity and inclusiveness.

Personal interviews highlight the struggles and courage of transgender people who persistently face discrimination related to housing, employment, health care, education, and legal issues. Viewers will learn that gender identity and expression are not exclusively binary, but rather exist along a diverse spectrum.

The meeting begins at 2 p.m. in the Jones building at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 5501 Main Street. Parking is available between Fannin and San Jacinto.

Small groups, where members and visitors can confidentially share their individual journeys, follow the program. A small group is dedicated to families of transgender loved ones, as is a group for Spanish speakers.

HELPING THE HELPLINE. PFLAG Houston says a special thank-you to Kelly Cammack with Apollo Answering Service, LLC for donating the PFLAG Helpline Answering Service. To learn more about Apollo Answering Service, email kcammack@apolloanswers.com.

UNITY BANQUET. The 2017 Houston Transgender Unity Banquet is scheduled Saturday, September 16, 2017, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Houston Marriott North (255 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston, Texas 77060).

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MORE PFLAG HOUSTON MEETINGS. PFLAG Houston’s Sharing Meeting meets on the third Thursday of each month, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The meeting is located at Bering United Methodist Church, 1440 Harold Street in Houston. Look for the rainbow flag inside.

PFLAG Houston’s Clear Lake chapter meets the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church in the fellowship hall. The church is located at 17503 El Camino Real Drive in Clear Lake.

PFLAG Houston invites all family members, parents and/or youth who are having problems with coming out issues, and welcomes everyone, regardless of religious affiliation, ethnicity or political persuasion. The group is proud of its rich history and the continued contributions of members, and invites all to learn more about the organization and join in efforts to create a more diverse, accepting society.

PFLAG Houston’s Yahoo Group subscription list is confidential, and all members can immediately post messages to all other members of the network. Subscribers may search PFLAG Houston’s archives to look at all previous listings. e For information about support, upcoming events and meetings, as well as up-to-date news relevant to PFLAG Houston’s family and friends, visit www.pflaghouston.org, email PFLAG Houston’s hotline at helpline@pflaghouston. org or call 713-467-3524.

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Ġ Wed › August 23 Q 23rd Street Station – Galveston: Destiny Lee Jacobs hosts Karaoke, 9:30pm | Visit FB/23rdStreetStation Q Houston Museum of Natural Science: Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State, Daily 9am - 5pm (Thru 10/8) Q Moody Gardens–Galveston presents Da Vinci: The Exhibition (Thru 1/8) Visit moodygardens.com Q Museum of Fine Arts presents Paint the Revolution: Mexican Modernism, 1910-1950 (Thru 10/1) Visit mfah. org Q Music Box Theatre presents Feeling Groovy 3, 7:30pm (Thru 8/26) Visit themusicboxtheater.com Q The Ripcord hosts Geeks Who Drink (the leader in the Pub Trivia Nerd Pack), 8:30pm Q Rumors Beach Bar - Galveston hosts Winesday Wednsdaya wine tasting and hors d’ouvres, 6pm | Visit rumorsbeachbar.com Q Stages Repertory Theatre presents Woody Sez, The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie, (Thru 9/3) | Visit stagestheatre.com Ġ Thu › August 24 Q Rich’s Houston hosts Dessie’s Drag Race, All-Stars 2 | Visit richsnightclub.com Q Rumors Beach Bar - Galveston hosts Thirsty Thursdayall-day drink specials + Karaoke and Trivia, 8pm | Visit rumorsbeachbar.com Q Tony’s Corner Pocket features Houston’s Hot Male Dancers Revue, 10pm

Ġ Sat › August 26

Q 23rd Street Station – Galveston host a birthday bash for Todd Farrish, 9pm - PLUS - Kiki Dion Van Wales hosts an all-new special show, 10:30pm | Visit FB/23rdStreetStation Q Matchbox 2: In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, the Houston Museum of African American Culture presents the Houston premiere of Say That He Had More Than A Dream, 8pm (Thru 8/27) | Visit matchouston.org Q Matchbox 4: Grabacion En Vivo de Eunice Rodriguez con invitado especial Marco Barrientos, 6pm & 8pm | Visita matchouston.org Q Miller Outdoor Theatre presents Godspell, 8pm | Visit milleroutdoortheatre.com Q Rich’s Houston hosts Resurrection Saturdays featuring DJ Joe Ross, DJ Melle Mel and DJ Johnny Vibe, 10pm | Visit richsnightclub.com Q Rumors Beach Bar - Galveston hosts “Gossip Girls” Saturday with DJ Joe Rios+Dancing; Drag Shows at 11pm & 12:30am | Visit rumorsbeachbar.com

Q Tony’s Corner Pocket features Houston’s Hottest Male Dancers Revue, 10pm Ġ Sun › August 27 Q 23rd Street Station – Galveston: Dixie Monroe hosts Trailer Trash BINGO, 7pm – PLUS – Hospitality LATE Nite specials, 11pm Q Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presents Lady Antebellum with Kelsea Ballerini & Brett Young, 7:30pm | Visit woodlandscenter.org Q Matchbox 2: In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, the Houston Museum of African American Culture presents the Houston premiere of Say That He Had More Than A Dream, 3pm | Visit matchouston.org Q Rich’s Houston presents Fan-Tastic Sundays feat. DJ Joe Ross & DJ Melle, Doors at 5pm - No Cover! | Visit richsnightclub.com Q The Ripcord hosts Satisfaction Sunday with DJ Cori, 9pm | Visit FB/ripcordhouston Q Rumors Beach Bar - Galveston celebrates Sunday Funday all day; Drag Bingo, 4pm + Karaoke & Lip Sync Battles, 8pm | Visit rumorsbeachbar.com Q Tony’s Corner Pocket features Houston’s Hottest Male Dancers Revue, 10pm Ġ Mon › August 28 Q The Ripcord hosts Mondays Are Underwear Night, feat. free pool | Visit FB/ripcordhouston Q Rumors Beach Bar - Galveston hosts Martini Monday + Karaoke & Trivia, 8pm | Visit rumorsbeachbar.com Ġ Tue › August 29

Q Rumors Beach Bar - Galveston hosts Tequila Tuesday with drink specials + Karaoke and Lip Sync Battles, 8pm | Visit rumorsbeachbar.com Mary J Blige

Ġ Fri › August 25 Q 23rd Street Station – Galveston: Tonya Nixx hosts Friday Fantasy Male Dancer Contest, 9pm (every 2nd & 4th Friday) | Visit FB/23rdStreetStation Q Q Matchbox 2: In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, the Houston Museum of African American Culture presents the Houston premiere of Say That He Had More Than A Dream, 8pm (Thru 8/27) | Visit matchouston.org Q Miller Outdoor Theatre presents Godspell, 8pm | Visit milleroutdoortheatre.com Q Rich’s Houston presents Stripper Electric Circus, 10pm | Visit richsnightclub.com Q Rumors Beach Bar - Galveston hosts “Rumor Report” Friday with DJ Joe Rios+Dancing; Drag Shows at 11pm & 12:30am | Visit rumorsbeachbar.com Q Smart Financial Centre presents Mary J Blige with special guest Lalah Hathaway, 8pm | Visit smartfiancialcentre.com Q Tony’s Corner Pocket features Houston’s Hottest Male Dancers Revue, 10pm

Q Tony’s Corner Pocket hosts Tipsy Ġ Tue › A Lip Sync Battle for cash prizes, co-hosted by Amanda Ryder-Swallow & Ashlee Houston, 8pm PLUS Tony’s Boys begin dancing at 10pm Ġ Wed › August 30

Q 23rd Street Station – Galveston: Destiny Lee Jacobs hosts Karaoke, 9:30pm | Visit FB/23rdStreetStation Q The Ripcord hosts Geeks Who Drink (the leader in the Pub Trivia Nerd Pack), 8:30pm Q Rumors Beach Bar - Galveston hosts Winesday Wednsdaya wine tasting and hors d’ouvres, 6pm | Visit rumorsbeachbar.com Ġ Thu › August 31

Q Rich’s Houston hosts Dessie’s Drag Race, All-Stars 2 | Visit richsnightclub.com Q Rumors Beach Bar - Galveston hosts Thirsty Thursdayall-day drink specials + Karaoke and Trivia, 8pm | Visit rumorsbeachbar.com

RECURRING EVENT S SUNDAYS: Q 23rd Street Station – Galveston: Hospitality LATE Nite specials, 11pm-2as Q Club Houston Sunday Buffet, 1pm Q Guava Lamp presents Sunday Show Tunes Sing-A-Long, 4pm PLUS Karaoke, 8pm Q Ripcord’s Sunday Funday ‘Church’ with DJ Cory, 7pm Q Tony’s Corner Pocket features a Sexy Sunday Show with host Regina Dane MONDAYS: Q 23rd Street Station – Galveston: Texas Hold-em Night Q KPFT 90.1FM: Queer Voices Radio Show Q The Ripcord hosts Underwear Night, feat. Free Pool TUESDAYS: Q 23rd Street Station – Galveston: Hospitality LATE Nite specials, 11pm-2am Q Guava Lamp: Lady Shamu hosts Bingo & Steak Night, 6pm Q KPFT 90.1 FM: Legacy Community Health’s drive-time radio show every Ġ Tue › 4:30-5pm Q Pearl Bar: Nina Lombardo hosts Lez-BINGO, 8pm + Steak Night, 6:30pm Q Ripcord’s Sync Battle with DJ Cori, 10pm sign-up, contest at 11pm Q Tony’s Corner Pocket presents Tony’s Tuesday Closet Cases, A Lip-Sync Battle & Talent Showcase, 8:30pm WEDNESDAYS: Q 23rd Street Station – Galveston: Karaoke Night with Carly! 9pm Q The Ripcord hosts Geeks Who Drink, 8:30pm Q The Ripcord: DJ Cory hosts Game Night – Plus – Geeks Who Drink, 8:30pm Q Tony’s Corner Pocket presents What the Duck? Variety show hosted by Duckie DuJour, 8:30pm

Q Tony’s Corner Pocket features Hot Male Dancers with host An’Marie THURSDAYS; Q 23rd Street Station – Galveston: Beer Pong Night Q The Ripcord hosts Exodus, ‘Where the fun starts’ FRIDAYS: Q Classic Numbers every Friday at Numbers Nightclub Q The Ripcord’s Diversion with DJ Cori, a night of 80s, 90s and today’s hits Q Tony’s Corner Pocket features Hot Male Dancers with host An’Marie Gill SATURDAYS: Q 23rd Street Station – Galveston: Power Hour specials 9pm-1am Q The Ripcord hosts PRIME with DJ Groove Brothers, 8pm Q Tony’s Corner Pocket features Hot Male Dancers | with host An’Marie FIRST WEDNESDAY: Q Houston Political Caucus at Montrose Center FIRST FRIDAY: Q Front Runners Monthly Mixer Q SPRY Game Day SECOND THURSDAY: Q SPRY Potluck at the Montrose Counseling Center SECOND SATURDAY: Q LOAF’s monthly Womyn on the Move dance at Neon Boots SECOND SUNDAY: Q PFLAG meets at St. Paul’s Methodist Church THIRD THURSDAY: Q SPRY Movie Afternoon THIRD FRIDAY: Q SPRY Movie Day at Montrose Center FIRST & THIRD THURSDAY:

Q LGBT Entrepreneurs and Business Professionals MeetUp at Midtown Bar & Grill

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Ġ Sun › September 3

Q 23rd Street Station – Galveston: Misty Valdez hosts Ladies Sing the Blues, a Labor Day celebration with special guest appearances, Buffet, 10pm | Visit FB/23rdStreetStation Q Rich’s Houston presents Stripper Electric Circus, 10pm | Visit richsnightclub.com

Q Wortham’s Cullen Theatre: Houston Pride Band presents a concert in conjunction with the annual conference of the Lesbian & Gay Band Association: The Stars at Night, 7pm (Pre-show at 6) | Tickets.

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Q Rumors Beach Bar - Galveston hosts Rumor Report Friday with DJ Joe Rios+Dancing; Drag Shows at 11pm & 12:30am | Visit rumorsbeachbar.com Ġ Sat › September 2

Q 23rd Street Station – Galveston: Kiki Dion Van Wales hosts a Labor Day show with special guests The Salt Water Sisters, 10:30pm | Visit FB/23rdStreetStation Q Matchbox 2: Master Magician Caesar returns to Houston for his Moments of Wonder Show! 8pm | Visit matchouston.org Q Rich’s Houston hosts Resurrection Saturdays featuring DJ Joe Ross, DJ Melle Mel and DJ Johnny Vibe, 10pm | Visit richsnightclub.com Q Rumors Beach Bar - Galveston hosts “Gossip Girls” Saturday with DJ Joe Rios+Dancing; Drag Shows at 11pm & 12:30am | Visit rumorsbeachbar.com Q Tony’s Corner Pocket features Houston’s Hottest Male Dancers Revue, 10pm Ġ Sun › September 3

Q 23rd Street Station – Galveston: Misty Valdez is grilling for charity! Support ACCT and enjoy the famous Misty burgers & hot dogs on the patio, 4pm | Visit FB/23rdStreetStation Q Rich’s Houston presents Fan-Tastic Sundays feat.

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Galveston Is Sad e By

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Forest riggs

hank you and goodbye, Glenn Campbell There are songs and then there are songs. With time and popularity, some become iconic and an integral part of popular culture.

When young songwriter Jimmy Webb penned “Galveston”, he never dreamed that it would become a hit for one of his boyhood idols, Glen Campbell, and a song that would someday be listed in Billboard magazine’s top 100 songs of all times. Due to the overwhelming response when the song was released on Campbell’s 1969 album, it was destined for greatness and would become the official anthem of the city for which the lyrics recognize and vividly call to mind, Galveston Island.

Glen Travis Campbell, born April 22, 1936, was the seventh son in a sharecropping family of 12 children. Poor and with only their strong faith in God and a love for music, John Wesley and Carrie Dell Campbell had no idea that their seventh son would become so famous and someday be considered a national treasure. In 1930s’ southwest Arkansas, it was hard to see beyond red dust and rows of cotton waiting to be picked. The family loved music, as did most during that time, so it was not uncommon to gather and sing, especially hymns, as Daddy Campbell was also a Baptist preacher. When his nephew was around age eight, an uncle gave the young Campbell a guitar and, as they say, the rest is history.

Webb, a prolific songwriter, had already written several songs that became huge hits— long before he connected with idol Glen Campbell. Friends connected him to Campbell, who had already made a name for himself in solo recordings and work with several bands including the Beach Boys. Webb and Campbell were very different and did not always see eye-to-eye; there were many disagreements and ideas about lyrics and how a particular song should be sung. Even with “Galveston”, Campbell insisted on changing some words and adding his own style to the song.

The song over the years has not been without controversy. Released during the

Vietnam era and into an America riddled with protests and demonstrations, it quickly became an anti-Vietnam protest song. The lyrics describe a young man, having left his beloved Galveston for battle, reminisces about his home and the beautiful girl he left behind. He longs for his Galveston, the sea waves crashing, birds in the sun and his darkhaired love. All this while the “cannons are flashing” around him. There has been great discussion about the story of the song since its 1969 release. A long-running myth, states the song is not about Vietnam at all, but rather the Spanish-American war in 1898. Webb himself let this belief almost become fact; however in the last decade or so, he has clarified it was definitely written with the Vietnam “war” in mind. A young man, leaving everything to go fight in a strange land, only clinging to his memory of home and a girl. Webb says the word “cannons” led many to place the time way before the late 1960s and modern warfare.

He insists in recent interviews it was not a protest song, just a song about what it says: home, love and being far away. Regardless of the battle, the poignant ballad struck home with Americans in the turmoil of an unwanted battle in foreign lands. It was a hit.

I cannot say that at 12 or 13 that I was oblivious to Vietnam; it was everywhere.

Nightly the news gave grave statistics and even the loss of a cousin, made it real and closer to home. That summer, my Galveston summer, was filled with salty sunburns, fishing and riding my spider bike with a banana seat along the Seawall and darting under the arches at Hill’s Seafood (now Saltgrass Steak House).

Those days and nights were magical for me, a kid staying with his grandparents in a big, old house on P½ Street. To this day, Galveston reminds me of those days of freedom, fun and my adventures on the beautiful island I loved.

Glen Campbell was America’s handsome, baby-faced boy and he was all over the music charts, television and movie screens, hit after hit. I think for us southeastern S 26

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S 25 Texans and Galvestonians, the song became more than just a song on the radio. To this day, it transcends time and evokes feelings and memories trapped in an era of confusion and self-exploration, coupled with sunshine and waves.

A million-dollar moment In the early 1970s, me and my girlfriend Connie (yes, “girlfriend!” It was long ago) went on an adventure.

My family had a huge farm just outside Prescott, Arkansas and I had a new, 1970 Ford pickup with a gun rack! I spent most holidays and summers deer hunting, planting or hauling hay in Prescott, at the farm. One day I asked Connie if she’d like to go look for Glen Campbell in Delight, over in Pike County. His family home and his father’s little Baptist church was actually in a small community called Billstown, just outside Delight on a red dirt road. Connie and I arrived in the little town, in front of a small, white church with a sign, “Rev. J.W. Campbell, Pastor” hanging from a post in front of the door.

Eureka! We had found the Campbells.

Across the street was an old, white, farmhouse with several teenagers hanging around out front. Within a few seconds, they walked over to my blue truck. “Hi… what y’all doin’ out here?” they asked.

“We are looking for Glen Campbell.

Read he was from here,” I said.

“Well, he is and we are all his cousins— first cousins,” they replied.

I told them we were from Texas, down near Galveston and always wanted to meet Glen Campbell and talk about the song “Galveston”.

“Glen ain’t here now, but his momma a daddy are. Wanna meet ’em?” one of the teenagers asked.

“You bet!” We said. “Wow!” In a few minutes I was inside a kitchen that smelled of pears being canned and shaking the damp hands of Carrie Dell and Rev. Campbell. They were excited that someone from Galveston had “come all this way just to meet us.”

It was a million-dollar moment.

Rev. Campbell said he was working on something “out back” but we were welcome to stay there in the kitchen.

Looking like a cross between an apple doll and her son Glen, Carried Dell was so warm and loving—you could just feel it. She asked about Galveston, what it was

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like and if there were really dolphins that “jumped along the ferry.”

I did my best to “represent” and the visit was spectacular. The cousins—Virgil in particular, who looked like a studly Lil’Abner—was very interested in our life and life outside “this dumb country town.” We all clicked and remained “penpals” for many years after.

I asked Carrie Dell about her son and how she felt about all the mess and headlines that reported his entanglements with Bobby Gentry, Tanya Tucker, drugs, etc. She just smiled and with sparkling eyes said, “My boy knows God and God knows him; he’ll be fine.”

We spent several hours with the Campbell Clan and treasured every minute of it. Later, I would see Glen Campbell in some movie or hear a song on the radio and smile in my heart, knowing that his sweet mamma and I, in a kitchen filled with the aroma of cooking pears, had spent time together and hugged upon parting as if were one of her own.

The final farewell Campbell’s career was monumental, spanning over 50 years with 70 albums, 45 million records sold and numerous awards and recognitions. He crossed all genres of the entertainment industry.

In the end, it was the black envelope of Alzheimer’s that took out the Arkansas troubadour, a battle he made public in 2012. The world watched as the cottonpicker from Delight, slowly faded away.

With his loving family at his side, he went on tour, sang his songs, at times forgot his family, was lost, but never missed a beat with his guitar or songs.

It was his internal language. On July 12, 2012, on his farewell tour, Campbell stood on the stage of Galveston’s 1894 Grand Opera House and brought the crowd to tears with “Galveston”, for the last time.

Leaving a huge legacy in music and film work, the dimpled, pretty boy from Delight, Arkansas will live on for the ages.

“Galveston” will always conjure its strong feelings and impassioned memories for all that knew it, lived it and loved it.

Thank you, Mr. Campbell. I hope you always hear the “sea waves crashing.” e Forest Riggs, a resident of Galveston is no stranger to the adventures of life. A former educator and business owner, he enjoys Island life and all that comes with it. He says he is a “raconteur with a quixotic, gypsy spirit.” Forest has written for several newspapers and magazines as well as other writing pursuits, including a novel and collection of short stories.

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NaNcy Ford

his summer’s recent awe-inspiring solar eclipse isn’t the only heavenly spectacle that’s setting our tongues a-wagging.

Closing out the summer with a big bang, the Houston Pride Band presents The Stars at Night, the musical culmination of the annual conference of the Lesbian and Gay Band Association (LGBA), a national organization made up of over thirty bands from across the nation and around the world.

Be advised that The Stars at Night isn’t just any old, run-of-the-mill concert— which is not to say that any of HPB’s concerts should be considered “old” or “run-of-the-mill.” Whether staged at its former digs in the sanctuary at Resurrection MCC Church or its newer, more up-to-date venue at MATCH Theatre, the band always delivers a balanced, cultured, inspiring mix of music ranging from classical to contemporary.

Continuing that tradition, The Stars at Night steps up to the big time, with the September 3 event unfolding at Wortham Theatre’s lavish and acoustically orgasmic Cullen Theater.

Musicians from LGBA’s member bands will gather together for the performance, which includes “The Cowboys’ by John Williams, and “Variations of a Korean Folk Song” by John Barnes Chance, among other rousing selections.

“Musicians and concert lovers will pee themselves over those two numbers,” LGBA 2017 conference co-chair and longtime HPB member Russell Ben Williams says with great gentility.

Originally known as the Montrose Marching Band, the Houston Pride Band was formed by a small group of musicians in 1978 as a way to make new friends and provide entertainment for Houston’s LGBT community. Like any family, the band has ebbed and flowed through the years, all the while playing sit-down concerts, marching in parades,

and generally welcoming any and all who appreciated not only their music, but also the strength it brings to our community.

Houston last hosted LGBA’s conference 26 years ago, in 1991.

“Who knows when this mass-band performance opportunity will come around again for Houston or the Houston Pride Band,” Williams says.

As if that weren’t reason enough to make plans to attend this historic musical event, here are six more reasons to hitch your wagons to The Stars at Night: • It’s two, two, two bands in one.

HPB organizers appropriately named the concert The Stars at Night, with a nod of the cowboy hat to the “big and bright” line from that Lone Star anthem, “Deep in the Heart of Texas”. So many accomplished LGBT musicians jumped at the chance to participate in this concert—more than 250, at last count— that they couldn’t all fit on the same stage at the same time. In a stroke of Solomon-like wisdom, organizers sliced the tuneful hoard into two separate but equal bands, one performing during the first half of the show, the second taking their seats in the second half. Big and bright, indeed.

• Maestro and maestras. The concert will be led, in part, by our good friend, Jason Stephens, artistic director for the LGBA conference and former artistic director of the Houston Pride Band.

Joining him on the podium will be HPB’s Deborah Hirsch and Crawford Howell, as well as Victor Michael Gomez and Debbie Seagraves of the Pride of San Antonio Showband, Timothy Norris Jr. of the Rainbow City Band of Seattle, Dr. Nicole Fallin of the Atlanta Freedom Bands and David Bertman, director of bands at the University of Houston.

• The “Yee-haw!” factor. The abovementioned conductors will not only deftly lead the bands, but also have collaborated on a spectacular, neverheard-before arrangement of (wait for it)

“The Yellow Rose of Texas”. Jim Curnow “Lone Star Celebration” and John Philip Sousa’s “Daughters of Texas March” are also among the stirring compositions the bands will perform.

• Say “Howdy!” Prior to the big concert, band members will be attending master classes and rehearsals, as well as a variety of social events, around town. If you see them out and about, show them how Houston rolls by buying them a longneck or a brisket sandwich.

• Angels among us. Andy Mills, Elroy Forbes, Skip Martin, Connie Moore and Debbie Hunt (who passed away in July) were among the original (or almostoriginal) members of the band; they are now playing in another band on the other side of the rainbow. “Debbie Hunt was to be my co-chair, but alas... she didn’t make it,” Williams adds. But you can bet their spirits will be flying through the rafters from the time of the first tap of the baton to the final clap of thunderous applause.

• “And we’ll do it our way, yes, our way!” Last year, LGBA’s annual conference was held in Palm Springs, California and was emceed by Cindy Williams, better known as Shirley Feeney of Laverne and Shirley. This year’s concert is emceed by yours truly.

Put that in your schlemiel, schlimazel and Hasenpfeffer Incorporate it. e WHAT: The Stars at Night, presented by Houston Pride Band and Lesbian and Gay Band Association WHEN: Sunday, September 3, 2017, 7 p.m.

with preconcert entertainment at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Wortham Center’s Cullen Theater,

501 Texas Avenue 77002 TICKETS: Children and seniors, $13. Adults, $25.

INFO: 832-487-7041, www.tickets.lgba2017.

org or www.houstonprideband.org

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Deep Inside Hollywood

Indie drama Easy Living features trans actress Jen Richards e By

romeo saN viceNte

s far as Hollywood is concerned, summer is pretty much over.

August is a notoriously slow box office month, so if you’re not going to the movies right now, you’re not alone. All the more reason to save your popcorn money for September’s films, and the release of the indie drama Easy Living.

The debut feature from writer-director Adam Keleman, which had its world premiere at this year’s SXSW Festival, stars Caroline Dhavernas (Hannibal, Wonderfalls) as a door-to-door makeup salesperson whose personal life is a lot messier than she would like. And if the presence of Dhavernas weren’t enough to make us buy a ticket to this one, it also stars one of our favorite queer up-and-comers, trans actress Jen Richards, in a supporting role. You may have heard of her when the web series she created, Her Story, about the lives of queer and trans women in Los Angeles, became the first indie web series to be nominated for an Emmy. Easy Living opens in theaters and via streaming services on Sept. 15, so your town not having an arthouse is literally no excuse not to support projects that include trans artists. Mark your calendar.

Constance Wu is going to bring you all The Feels You already love Constance Wu on Fresh Off The Boat (and if you don’t then seriously what is your problem, we mean it), and now she’s playing a lesbian in the indie comedy The Feels. Wu and Angela Trimbur (The Final Girls) star as a couple throwing a bachelorette party for themselves, at which it is revealed that one of them has never had an orgasm. Awkward comedy ensues as the women dig deeper into their relationship -- and try to make that elusive “feel” happen. This one is from director Jenée LaMarque (who co-wrote the screenplay with Lauren Parks, and both women play supporting roles), co-stars Josh Fadem (Twin Peaks), and earned an enthusiastic reception at this summer’s Outfest in Los Angeles.

It also has no distributor yet, so keep your comedy eyes peeled for it to keep popping up on the film festival circuit.

You’ll be glad you did.

Sean Hayes back in for 3 Stooges 2, or whatever they’re calling it

Something weird happened in 2012. The Farrelly Brothers co-wrote and directed a big screen update of The Three Stooges, the 1930s big screen comedy icons who were the original dumb and dumbers. Nobody asked for this reboot.

It’s actually safe to say nobody even really wanted it. And then it turned out to be hilarious, even doing well enough at the box office to warrant, yes, another.

So Untitled Three Stooges Sequel is currently on, with all three original stars back for more: Sean Hayes as Larry, Will Sasso as Curly, and Diamantopoulos

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Jen Richards

as Moe. There’s also talk of an as-yetunnamed A-list action star joining the nyuk-nyuk-nyuks, but what there isn’t talk of, just yet anyway, is involvement from the Farrellys, which causes us more than a little concern. Young screenwriter Cameron Fay (Brother Nature) is attached, and it’s all just now been announced, so there’s still time to reunite the original team. In any case, we’ll be waiting in good faith for comedy lightning to strike twice sometime in 2018.

Guillermo Diaz is The Dating Game Killer

Back in 1978, a young photographer named Rodney Alcala appeared as a contestant on The Dating Game, and he answered the bachelorette’s questions so well that he became Bachelor No. 1.

His appearance still lives on the internet in a choppy video, but it won’t bring you any joy to watch it. That’s because Alcala was a serial killer and, at the time of his visit to the game show, already in the middle of a Los Angeles murder rampage that took what authorities consider to be dozens of lives, resulting in one 1980 conviction for the death of a 12-year-old girl (he remains in prison to this day). Because the public has a seemingly endless fascination with serial killers, his story will now be the subject of a TV movie, The Dating Game Killer. From veteran television director Peter Medak (Hannibal, Breaking Bad) the log line for the film suggests that it will center on a victim’s family members seeking justice. And starring as the notorious Alcala? Scandal star Guillermo Diaz, taking a very daring risk playing a real life character as loathsome and terrifying as this. There’s no word yet what network will host the finished movie, and it sure is a long way from Party Girl for Diaz, but we’ll be glued to the set when it finally airs all the same. e Romeo San Vicente will take “Hot Guys Who Worship Romeo San Vicente” for 1,000.

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