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READY FOR HIS CLOSE-UP
Out singer songwriter Omar Apollo is set to star in Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer,” an adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ 1985 semi-autobiographical novel. The upcoming indie film, which was revealed as...
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OWN YOUR TRUTH
Artist Aaron Allen Marner will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 2024 Palm Springs Pride Parade Greater Palm Springs Pride has announced that artist Aaron Allen Marner, known for his vibrant and...
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HOT KNIGHT
Adult film star Seth Knight ventures into a new role behind the camera BY JOSH LEFFERSON | PHOTO BY DICK MITCHELL Seth Knight grew up in a small town in Texas called Wichita Falls. He was that kid...
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FINDING YOUR LIGHT
Rainbow Hill’s Joey Bachrach launches Big Little Bows, a non-profit mentorship program for 15-17 year olds on the road to recovery BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE I’m passionate about creating...
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We Are Family
The iconic Grammy®-nominated Sister Sledge named final headliner for Palm Springs Pride, November 2 Sister Sledge, the legendary disco group, will headline the Palm Springs Pride Festival and deliver...
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Protecting Marriage Equality
Senator Toni Atkins Senate President pro Tempore Emeritus Toni Atkins on why we need Proposition 3 Proposition 3, the initiative on the November ballot to protect marriage equality in California, is...
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Modern Masculinity
Lil Nas X. Photo Courtesy Of YSL Beauty Out singer Lil Nas X in new campaign, entitled “Born MYSLF, No Matter What” Lil Nas X has been a beauty ambassador for YSL for the last two years and is...
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Harvesting HERstory
Travis Barr-Longo Travis Barr-Longo, aka Anita Buffem, becomes the first drag queen in nation’s history elected to a school board BY SEAN GALUSZKA In a sleepy, Central New York, agricultural village,...
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A Dream Come True
Van Hansis Actor Van Hansis, who came out as gay in THE FIGHT in May 2014, lands role on iconic soap opera Actor Van Hansis has landed a new role on the long-running soap opera General Hospital....
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Where Art Meets Healing
(L-R) Composer Greg Maloney, Cory B. Savage, Michael Pezzullo, LMFT Cory B. Savage, the founder of Creative Recovery LA, talks to Mark Ariel about his life experiences, the path to wellness and...
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Beacon Of Hope
Sheryl Lee Ralph receives the Champion Award at GLSEN’s Rise Up LA Benefit GLSEN, the leading education organization dedicated to creating safe and inclusive K-12 schools and learning environments for...
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WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Photo by Nicholas Swatz, pexels.com This is an all-hands-on-deck moment in our history BY RACE BANNON The election is over. LGBTQ voters turned out for Harris in large numbers. It wasn’t enough to...
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POWER OF UNITY
A message from Los Angeles Leather Pride Los Angeles Leather Pride takes place next year, March 23-30, 2025. The theme of the upcoming event is UNITE! Here’s an excerpt for their website: “Join us for...
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CHRISTMAS SOLO
Brian Falduto’s jingle for singles spending the holidays alone Country music crooner Brian Falduto is bringing a fresh and uplifting perspective to holiday music this season with his first original...
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PRIDE DETOX [cover feature]
L-R: Jaki Neering, LCSW-QS, Clinical Supervisor; Donna Weinberger, CEO & Founder, Mia Amigon, LVN Pride Detox, an affirming addiction treatment center for the LGBTQIA+ community, recently opened...
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The Event
EAGLE LA HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE Benefiting Children’s Hospital LA, the Eagle LA and The Regiment of the Black and Tans’ presented their 51st Annual Toast to the Season last month with Sexy Santa Pete!...
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UNTIMELY PASSING
Los Angeles Blade publisher Troy Masters dead at 63. RIP BY MARK ARIEL Troy Masters, a prominent figure in LGBTQ+ media and the founding publisher of the Los Angeles Blade, passed away last month at...
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SETTING INTENTIONS
Tips to navigate this new year’s stressful political environment while prioritizing your safety and well-being BY ORLY LYONNE PRIORITIZE SELF-CARE Mental Health Schedule regular therapy sessions,...
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PURSUING JUSTICE
Gay officer sues California city for discrimination A police officer in Oceanside has sued the city, claiming he suffered discrimination and harassment from fellow officers after they found out he was...
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GETTING ON [cover feature]
Singer, model, actor and fashion designer On Mekahel on receiving death threats, his inspiration to pursue a singing career and how his online persona differs from his true self BY MARK ARIEL |...
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