Originally published on the Huffington Post Blog, Jason Collins discusses how sports can be used as a vehicle to bring people together and deal with adversity, in a safe environment. He also discusses the importance of volunteering and giving back to those that are less fortunate. The post follows: I feel that we can all…
LOS ANGELES – Transgender musician Jaila Simms, also known as Jaila With An “I” today released a music video for her debut single “Loving Ya’.” “Loving Ya’” is the first single off her upcoming EP Best of Both Worlds It was produced by Titus “TJ” Hooker (Keri Hilson), with additional guitar by Alex Kramer(Jason Derulo)….
After a federal appeals court overturned the prohibition of same-sex marriage in Nevada earlier this month, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVC&VA) has been actively promoting the city as one of the top destinations for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender visitors. At the time of the ruling the LVC&VA said, “This is a…
Hoping to both quash stereotypes and introduce the public to the pulse and talent of local queer artists, the Appalachian Queer Film Festival is set to premiere Wednesday, Oct. 23 and conclude three days later. The event, which will be hosted in the self-described artistic colony of Lewisburg, W. Va., will screen 12 films of…
2014 marks the fifth consecutive year that Tijuana based theater company Tijuana Hace Teatro (Tijuana Does Theatre) conducts the project Escuela de Espectadores (Audience School) where a group of people is invited to see theater throughout one year in Tijuana. Once a month a meeting takes place in order to discuss the plays seen during…
SAN DIEGO – Diversionary Theatre has teamed up with local improv legend Peggy Walkush for the premiere of The Big Gay Improv Show this upcoming Monday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. Audience attendees of the event will be wowed by an incredibly skilled team of San Diego improvisers as they present a montage of hilarious…
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga have just released the studio video for “But Beautiful” from their #1 album, Cheek To Cheek. Watch it now, above. From Great Performances “Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek LIVE!” Premieres Oct. 24th on PBS.
San Diego’s only LGBT swim team, the Different Strokes Swim Team (DSST) presented a $1,700 check to Christie’s Place Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Mission Valley YMCA Pool. The check was from money raised from DSST’s Bart Hopple Memorial Swim, which the club has run every year since 1991. The Bart Hopple Memorial Swim…
http://youtu.be/ZVFMG8y2G7M A Phoenix gay couple, who were heckled at their first wedding in Coronado back in August were cheered as they took part in a “do over” of their wedding, yesterday at the Coronado Loews. Local resident, Alisa Kerr had contacted the couple by email and along with Cerissa Keiffer, Rita Alipour and Kate Blumenthal…
Following the abrupt closure of Harvey Milk’s American Diner, Stonewall Citizens’ Patrol has changed the venue for their anniversary fundraiser and awards ceremony, Monday Oct. 13, 6-9 p.m. to Gossip Grill, 1220 University Ave. in San Diego. This signature fundraising event, celebrating eight years of the Stonewall Citizens’ Patrol will be recognizing Nicole Murray Ramirez,…
