Matt “Bearracuda” Consola and Christeene on promoters, dream tour bookings and what makes a “gay family.” BY PAUL V. VITAGLIANO | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Chances are, if you’ve been out clubbing over the last decade, you’ve stepped through the Read more
Pride Recovery’s Matthew Bianchi on structure, accountability and accepting, without reservation, who you truly are. BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Matthew Bianchi, Admissions and Outreach Coordinator at Pride Recovery Los Angeles, an LGBTQ Intensive Outpatient facility, knows Read more
L-R: Frieda Laye, Chita Parol, Kay Sedia, Duke Shoman. Chico’s Angels poke fun at racial and gender stereotypes. BY VICTOR MELAMED | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM With their hilarious trademark spanglish banter Chico’s Angels have become Los Angeles’ best known Read more
Iconique’s Leo Paparella on true expression, the current political climate and worshipping Debbie Harry. BY PAUL V. VITAGLIANO | PHOTO BY ALLYSON LAQUIAN For those of you headed to Palm Springs Pride this year, you are in for a real Read more
Thomas Harris on moments of clarity, windows of opportunity and how yoga became an integral part of his recovery. BY AUGUSTUS BRITTON | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Thomas Harris, a yoga teacher hailing from Laguna Beach, California. is a rare breed. A seeker. Read more
Makeup artist Anthony Gordon on creating things last minute, polyamorous relationships and heteronormative models. BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Grandson of actor/stuntman Jack Gordon and son of Emmy winner Stan Gordon, makeup artist Anthony Gordon, 54, grew Read more
A gay street gang from Little Rock, Arkansas, “The House of Avalon” is redefining party life and fashion in L.A. BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Performance artists, event planners and fashion queens “The House of Avalon” have Read more
Iranian born Arad Winwin on Trump’s immigration policy, oppressed regimes, personal choice and life changing careers. BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM An Iranian gay refugee, adult film actor, model and bodybuilder Arad Winwin, 27, believes in love. Read more
Ms. LA Leather 2016, Goddess Moon, and Mr. LA Leather 2016, Jeffrey Erdman on their year as titleholders. BY VICTOR MELAMED | PHOTOS BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM How would you describe your past year as Mr / Miss LA Leather? Goddess Read more
Automotive designer Bryan Thompson on living your passion, mentoring young people and listening to the tiny voice inside. BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM “Car design is just like bodybuilding,” states automotive designer Bryan Thompson. “I’m really into Read more
Tom Goss on intimacy, training to become a priest, and how his musical career became an “unstoppable snowball tumbling down a hill.” BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM A self-taught musician and songwriter, Tom Goss has performed to tens Read more
Club promoter and actor Mario Diaz and Drag Superstar Jackie Beat on Trump’s America, reinforcing community ties and their framily, a family of friends. BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM In the horrific aftermath of the new world Read more
Daniel Randell on falling in love with a creative partner and bringing fashion into the toy space. BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Currently managing partner at AY Collection—a line of luxury fashion dolls by multi-media artist and Read more
The musical duo Branden and James, appearing at Palm Springs Pride in November, on relationships, being marginalized and finding your truth. BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY JUSTIN E. BAKER, FUZZY IMAGE MEDIA Two artists meet on a dating app, Read more
The Eagle L.A.’s Charlie Matula on growing up in the Southland, his career as a gay bartender and later bar-owner, and what it means to be a Daddy. BY BRENDEN SHUCART | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM When you think of Read more
Artist, actor, designer, model Aaron Valenzuela on colliding worlds, potential and movement and his “second puberty.” BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM In an interview with THE FIGHT creative powerhouse Aaron Valenzuela talks about the power in achievement, Read more
Through most of its history, Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” has been described as a “coming of age” story about a young girl trying to figure out who she really is. As Alice travels through Wonderland, she is constantly bombarded Read more
Badass DJ Shane Stiel presents “Overboard”—one of the most sought after annual Long Beach Pride events—at the infamous Queen Mary. BY VICTOR MELAMED | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM If you’ve ever heard DJ Shane Stiel spin, you’re immediately convinced this guy was Read more
White Party’s Eliad Cohen on growing up gay in Israel, his modeling breakthrough and parties with masculine vibes and music. BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY BRUNO OLVEZ Eliad Cohen, 27, the host of White Party’s “PAPA,” in Palm Springs Read more
Renaissance man Scott Cullens on recovery, gratitude and moments of clarity. BY TOM PARDOE | PHOTO BY SIMON BARNES Whoever said you can’t have it all and still look amazing at the age of 50 (!) apparently hasn’t met Scott Read more
