Be My Daddy

DaddyB makes his live U.S. debut at IBC this month in Palm Springs. BY VICTOR MELAMED DaddyB (a.k.a. Bill McKinley), appearing this month at the International Bear Convergence (IBC) in Palm Springs, is a multi-talented singer, dancer, choreographer, songwriter, actor, Read more

Bound For Success

Los Angeles Leather Pride week takes place this year at various venues throughout SoCal March 27–April 3. BY VICTOR MELAMED Los Angeles Leather Pride, an annual event operated by The Los Angeles Leather Coalition (LALC)—a 501(c)4 organization, facilitates communication and mutual Read more

Gird Your Loins

Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly “The Unauthorized Musical Parody of The Devil Wears Prada” at Rockwell: Table & Stage. BY ORLY LYNNE The boss from hell is back as Rockwell Table & Stage presents The Unauthorized Musical Parody of The Read more

Imaginary Couples

Eva Longoria and singer Lara Fabian Straight stars pose as gay couples to tackle homophobia. BY VICTOR MELAMED  |  PHOTOS BY OLIVIER CIAPPA French artist and photographer Olivier Ciappa started his “Imaginary Couples” photo series several years ago to address homophobia Read more

Remembering Elliot

AIDS activist Elliot Johnson: “a man of depth and substance.” BY VICTOR MELAMED Elliot Johnson, Chief Administrator of the Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center Rand Schrader HIV Clinic (5P-21) for over a decade, passed away last month of lung cancer Read more

Moonrise Kingdom

Goddess Moon, winner of the Ms. Los Angeles  Leather 2016 Contest, on human sexuality and  representing women and people of color. BY BRENDEN SHUCART   |   PHOTO BY ROBERT GREEN, MOTORBOOT PHOTOGRAPHY First of all—congratulations on your victory. You Read more

To Be FRANK

Frank Cavallo (L), Mr. L.A. Leather Bear 2016 David Cosio Mr. L.A. Leather Bear 2015, Sir Frank Cavallo, on building bridges between the young and old in the leather community. BY PAULO MURILLO  |  PHOTO BY ROBERT GREEN, MOTORBOOT PHOTOGRAPHY Read more

WEHO Party Boys

All-Male revue brings sexy sizzle to Santa Monica Boulevard in new burlesque show. BY VICTOR MELAMED Live and direct from the city synonymous with sexy, The WeHo parTy boys all-male revue brings West Hollywood’s unique brand of sexy sizzle to Read more

The Calendar | 02.2016

SEE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 MARDI GRAS WITH THE SISTERS Eagle LA, 4219 Santa Monica Blvd., 8pm. Visit eaglela.com for more information. Before you give it all up for Lent, come have some fun with The Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Earn Read more

The City | 02.2016

Gay Man Attacked In WEHO  23-year old Anthony Villegas, a fashion consultant and blogger (ofMiceAndMensWear.com) was found bloodied near the Gelson’s Market parking lot on Sunday, January 9, after being viciously assaulted in what appears to be a homophobic hate crime. Read more

The Epidemic | 02.2016

Ending AIDS We could we eliminate AIDS by 2030, says charity founded by U2 frontman Bono. BY VICTOR MELAMED HIV/AIDS could completely eliminated if “we did the right thing”, according to the chief executive of RED, the charity founded by U2 Read more

The Event | 02.2016

Mr. SoCal Leather Contest    PHOTOS BY ROBERT GREEN, MOTORBOOT PHOTOGRAPHY The Mr. SoCal Leather contest took place last month at The Eagle (www.eaglela.com). This year’s winner, Eric Slayton,  received a one-year term as Mr. SoCal Leather, a title patch, a vest, Read more

The Final Fight | 02.2016

Out At The Oscars Actor Ian McKellen joins diversity debate saying homophobia is as much a problem as racism in Hollywood. BY ORLY LYONNE Ian McKellen, the veteran British actor who found global fame through the Lord of the Rings movies, has Read more

The Joystick | 02.2016

Fighting Forward Aaron Jones discusses acceptance and inclusiveness within the gaming community. BY JOSEPH ARELLANO I have been writing about video games for a solid 6 months in THE FIGHT, showcasing my opinions and favorite selections of video-games, characters, and developers. Not Read more

The State | 02.2016

Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) Enhancing Dignity And Safety Equality California sponsors new legislation to expand equal restroom access in California. BY ORLY LYONNE Equality California announced last month that it is sponsoring legislation, authored by Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), that Read more

The Transaction | 02.2016

Holly’s Legacy Holly Woodlawn Estate partners with Los Angeles LGBT Center to create memorial fund for transgender youth. BY ORLY LYONNE Before she died internationally-acclaimed cabaret performer and Andy Warhol muse Holly Woodlawn had decided to leave a legacy of Read more