NEW KID ON THE BLOCK
Brad Nitz partners with Oliver Alpuche and opens KISO, a new gay bar in downtown Los Angeles BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE As many of you already know Oliver Alpuche’s Redline—the Downtown LA gay bay that hosted Read more
Brad Nitz partners with Oliver Alpuche and opens KISO, a new gay bar in downtown Los Angeles BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE As many of you already know Oliver Alpuche’s Redline—the Downtown LA gay bay that hosted Read more
Excerpts from an interview with the outgoing Mr. LA Leather 2023 Colin MacDougall BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Looking back on this past year as Mr. LA Leather 2023—what moments stand out for you as the highlights Read more
The American Stork: empowering LGBTQ parenthood, bridging gaps and fostering love BY VICTOR MELAMED In the summer of 2020, amidst the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Marlon Morales encountered a pivotal moment. Following five years of dedicated service Read more
“We aspire to redefine fitness standards, inspiring a transformative journey towards optimal health, strength, and vitality” BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Amidst the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, Rocco Distefano’s perseverance and passion led him to create Read more
Coping with prejudice, discrimination and end-of-year stressors BY JAMES GUAY, LMFT Holiday experiences are so wide and varied that they can conjure up a diverse array of thoughts, feelings and memories. For some, they’re the best time of the year Read more
The Songs Lighting Up Gay Dancefloors This Autumn BY SHANE GALLAGHER As the leaves change color, so does the musical landscape, with artists from various genres delivering an electrifying array of infectious beats that promise to keep the party going Read more
No Matter What Recovery’s Anthony Arranaga-Grayson and Paulo Arranaga-Grayson on love, sobriety and family BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Paulo Arranaga-Grayson and Anthony Arranaga-Grayson, the founders of No Matter What Recovery, met in Los Angeles, while in Read more
An interview with NBC’s “LA Fire & Rescue” firefighter Anthony Alvarez BY SEAN GALUSZKA | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM NBC’s ‘LA Fire & Rescue’ firefighter Anthony Alvarez (featured here with his husband, CHP officer Martin Lopez) takes a moment from Read more
Tom Goss on his ninth studio album, Remember What It Feels Like BY VICTOR MELAMED | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Tom Goss’ ninth studio album, Remember What It Feels Like, is a clear-eyed look at where he has come from Read more
Sister June Cleavage on the Dodgers’ debacle, community service and standing strong in our convictions BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM By now—I’m sure most of you know the story. But for those who have not been following Read more
Joey Bachrach and Andrew Fox, the founders of Rainbow Hill Sober Living, open an LGBTQIA+ treatment center in the heart of Miracle Mile BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Joey Bachrach and Andrew Fox, a recently married sober Read more
An interview with Gerald Garth, the President of Christopher Street West (CSW), the organization that produces the annual LA Pride Parade & Festival BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY AARON JAY YOUNG I have had a heart for service and advocacy Read more
An interview with outgoing Mr. LA Leather 2022 Angel Rincon BY VICTOR MELAMED | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE “Looking back at my year as Mr. Los Angeles Leather 2022, what stands out the most is the validation,” Mr. LA Leather 2022 Read more
Heath Tucker and his husband Carlos Avilas on their path to parenthood BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Talking to THE FIGHT about their journey to become parents, Heath Tucker reveals that he and his husband Carlos Avilas Read more
Cobra Lily Flowers’ Jake Kale on recovery, celebrity clients and queer business BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Jake Kale, 37, the founder and award winning florist behind the acclaimed Cobra Lily Flowers in Los Angeles, is celebrating Read more
A rollicking collection of original songs that celebrate living joyfully, exuberantly, and authentically queer BY VICTOR MELAMED | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Tom Goss isn’t a fan of Christmas music, but that isn’t stopping him from recording his first holiday Read more
Astor Yang on his journey in the fashion industry, his love of dolls and the power of Anna Wintour BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Multi-media artist Astor Yang’s iconic style and creative vision exist in the realms Read more
In recognition of National Recovery Month, THE FIGHT interviews three local community members who have dedicated their lives to being of service BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTOS BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM “I believe we were called to shine in our commitment Read more
Swimming in the social media pool with salty.simmone, ezramichelmusic, and yourfriendkevin INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM How did you all begin making original content on Instagram? Simmone: I started making IG content when I first moved to LA in January Read more
An interview with DTLA Proud founder and Redline bar owner Oliver Alpuche BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM As someone who grew up here in Los Angeles—how would you describe your childhood? How was the coming out process Read more