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 LGBTQ+ youth, honored Emmy© Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Read more
Cory B. Savage, the founder of Creative Recovery LA, talks to Mark Ariel about his life experiences, the path to wellness and helping others map out their journey through creativity PHOTO BY ZIV SADE UNIMAGINABLE CHALLENGES Growing up in a Read more
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. Hansis, 43, will play the Read more
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, Herstory is being made. Anita Buffem (www.youtube.com/@BuffemBeautiful ) (aka Travis Barr-Longo) Read more
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 starring in the brand’s latest ads for its scent Read more
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 very personal to me. In 2008, the California Supreme Court ruled that Read more
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 their iconic hits that have captivated audiences for decades. The free Read more
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 spaces where people, especially those in Read more
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 who loved Read more
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 thought-provoking artwork, will serve as the Grand Read more
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 part the Venice Film Festival Lineup , will also star Read more
The 12 Step Store, a beacon of hope for those navigating the complexities of addiction recovery, turns 21 BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY PAULO MURILLO As The 12 Step Store in West Hollywood celebrates its 21st anniversary this month, Read more
Greg Wilson interviews the West Coast Mother of Gorgeous Gucci, The Icon Mother Devine. The House of Gorgeous Gucci are performing at DTLA Proud this month BY GREG WILSON | PHOTOS BY ZIV SADE First, a bit of history. A Read more
Best in Drag Show returns to Orpheum Theater. Ticket sales support the Alliance for Housing & Healing, a program of APLA Health The Best in Drag Show, one of Los Angeles’ most anticipated and outrageous events, is returning to the Read more
Supporting LGBTQ+ teens on the journey to recovery from substance use disorder Big Little Bows, a new non-profit founded Joey Bachrach, is dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ teens aged 15-17 who are overcoming substance use disorder and mental health challenges. They Read more
Outsports unveils Team LGBTQ: 193 out athletes at Paris Summer Games BY VICTOR MELAMED Outsports, part of the LGBTQ-owned and operated media company Q.Digital, and the leading voice in LGBTQ sports, announced the launch of “Outsports’ Team LGBTQ,” last month, Read more
From self-taught DJ to remixer for major labels: Jace M’s musical journey BY JAMIE BOOTH Jace M, who performed at The Chapel at The Abbey in West Hollywood last month, taught himself to DJ in the early 2000s, on records Read more
Move over David Geffen. It’s time to meet the world’s newest gay business mogul: Tristan Schukraft BY MARK ARIEL He is the new owner of The Abbey Food & Bar and The Chapel in West Hollywood. He is the founder Read more
Billy Porter’s inspiring new single is out now Singer/actor Billy Porter shared a new single entitled “Leap,” last month. The song arrived as the perfect motivational anthem ahead of Juneteenth and Pride month celebrations. “Leap” previews Porter’s forthcoming EP, Black Read more
ONYX Southwest serves as a bridge for Men of Color to the greater Leather community BY MARK ARIEL ONYX is a non-profit organization formed and operated by Men of Color who enjoy the leather lifestyle. ONYX’s goal is to provide Read more
