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Trade Night Club bartender Dusty Martinez on why everyone loves D.C. pride

Trade Night Club bartender Dusty Martinez on why everyone loves D.C. pride
Of course, we should expect nothing short of spectacular when it comes to Capital Pride. Thankfully, Washington, D.C., never disappoints.

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Does Hollywood fail gay actors who are out from the start?

Does Hollywood fail gay actors who are out from the start?

Chris and Rupert

Gay Pride wasn’t born yesterday, but at 50 this month, it’s never been more vital. That’s due, in part, to Rupert Everett, who was something of a pioneer in the movement as it entered adulthood. The 60-year-old actor came out in 1989, five years into his filmography, back when it still was considered certain career suicide to do so.

I’ve always thought of Everett as a successful actor, so I was surprised to come across a 2009 The Guardian profile in which he lamented the effect coming out had had on his career. He also cautioned aspiring gay thespians against making the same mistake: “I would not advise any actor necessarily, if he was really thinking of his career, to come out.”

His rant began with this: “The fact is that you could not be, and still cannot be, a 25-year-old homosexual trying to make it in the British film business or the American film business or even the Italian film business. It just doesn’t work, and you’re going to hit a brick wall at some point.”

Everett has enjoyed a solid, if not quite spectacular, 35-year career, so it’s tempting to dismiss his gripes as bitterness over its occasionally jagged trajectory, but consider this: If he had come out much later or not at all, would his early promise as the next Cary Grant — or a British Rock Hudson — have translated to eventual superstardom?

Although openly gay actors now can find fairly gainful employment, especially if they look like, say, Matt Bomer, and can be mistaken for straight, we still don’t have one of Will Smith’s or Bradley Cooper’s A-list caliber.

No openly gay actor has ever won a performing Oscar (Kevin Spacey, Sir John Gielgud, and Cabaret’s Joel Grey were not publicly out when they grabbed their gold), and even bisexual and sexually/gender fluid ones hit that brick wall. Nico Tortorella has publicly identified as all three, and that might partly explain why he has yet to parlay his exposure on Younger and his leading-man good looks into substantial TV roles.

It’s harder to answer that definitively than it is to blame Everett’s Oscar snub for playing Will to Julia Roberts’ Grace in the 1997 hit My Best Friend’s Wedding on an Academy that’s more likely to be floored by a straight actor negotiating a gay character with such finesse (see Rami Malek’s and Mahershala Ali’s 2019 wins — and even Olivia Colman’s). Did the Academy pass over him despite his receiving rave reviews and Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations because voters assumed he was just playing himself?

We’ll never know for sure, but by choosing the courageous road less taken, Everett may have instantly pigeonholed himself. That’s something any fledgling gay actor should consider. While there are benefits to being out from the start — never having to worry about the dreaded tabloid expose, for one — there are potential hazards.

If you claim stardom as a gay character, you run the risk of being typecast. This is particularly true if you don’t fit the “bro”-gay standard. Chris Colfer won a Golden Globe as the openly gay Kurt Hummel on Glee, but according to Wikipedia, most of his post-Glee TV credits have been playing himself — literally.

Four-time Emmy winner David Hyde Pierce never hid his sexual orientation, but he probably owes his longevity to staying quiet about it for so long. Had he been out of the closet during Frasier’s heyday, would viewers have been as invested in Niles’s romance with Daphne?

Like Pierce, Neil Patrick Harris, Matt Bomer, Zachary Quinto, and Ben Whishaw, all waited until they were fairly established before coming out as gay, which might have been wise of them. Harris probably wouldn’t have been cast as the womanizing Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother if he had outed himself 10 years earlier than he did. That the show’s popularity didn’t suffer after he came out in 2006, though, shows that Hollywood underestimates the viewing public’s capacity to suspend disbelief.

Quinto has worked steadily since coming out in 2011, but his profile is considerably lower than that of his straight Star Trek costar Chris Pine. Meanwhile, Whishaw has won rave reviews, a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for playing Hugh Grant’s lover in the 2018 TV miniseries A Very English Scandal, but the onetime frontrunner for the role of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody watched the part (and the Oscar) go to the more marketing-friendly (i.e., straight) Rami Malek.

Speaking of Mercury, music wasn’t particularly hospitable to gay and bisexual men when the late Queen frontman was alive or even for decades after he died. Coming out didn’t hurt the professional standing of Elton John in 1976, George Michael in the early ’90s, or Ricky Martin in 2010, but all three were already well-established by that time. Had they not been, Elton’s 1970-76 commercial peak, Michael’s Grammy-winning Faith, and Martin’s “Livin’ la Vida Loca” might never have happened.

The times, they are a-changing in music, though. Adam Lambert, Sam Smith, and Troye Sivan were out pretty much from the start, and all three have done well anyway. Then there is Frank Ocean, whose success still begs unavoidable questions: Did Channel Orange, his 2012 debut album, sell 131,000 copies in the U.S. during its first week because of the publicity surrounding his pre-release admission that his first love had been a man? Or did it sell that many in spite of it?

Was Ocean more acceptable because he resisted labeling himself as gay or bisexual, and veers far from the stereotypical campy gay man? I wonder how fans and the hip-hop community would have reacted had he come out and said, “I’m gay,” then showed up on a red carpet holding a man’s hand the week of the album’s release. Would Channel Orange still have done as well as it did?

At least the music industry occasionally bows down to gay pride. Hollywood merely curtsies politely. The movies still treat straight actors playing gay with far more respect. Until filmmakers respond to our gay pride with more gay pride of their own, the likes of Rami Malek and Mahershala Ali will continue to reap all the greatest benefits of living our lives.

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Wilson Cruz’s costume, Ronnie Woo’s meat, & Cody Christian’s facial

Wilson Cruz’s costume, Ronnie Woo’s meat, & Cody Christian’s facial

This week a racist gay bar reversed its ban on rap music, a storm chasing meteorologist proposed to his boyfriend in front of a tornado, and Aaron Schock’s nudes “leaked” online. Here’s what happened on Instagram:

Jacob Bixenman got a tan.

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happy birthday @jacobbix you’re old

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Antoni Porowski posed on the pool table.

Chris Marchant made friends.

Darren Young found happiness at DragCon.

Jake Miller kept his clothes on.

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Summers comin ???: @spottedmagph

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Bradley Kim went to the beach.

Simon Dunn adjusted his shades.

Milk told a story.

Amini Fonua read a book.

Wilson Cruz was a pirate.

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#FireIsland #BiffBash

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Jimmy Fowlie wore pink.

Matty Lee picked his teeth.

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Don’t bite your nails people ?? #caughtoffguard

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Dan Tracer spun the color wheel.

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reclaiming orange ?

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Cody Christian took care of himself.

Gus Kenworthy made it to San Francisco.

Jaden Smith graced the cover of Flaunt magazine.

Ronnie Woo ate meat on meat on meat on meat.

Justin Bieber hit the gym shirtless.

Andrew Walko climbed a waterfall.

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Joshua Christie caught a beach ball.

Patrick McDonald took a bath.

Tom Daley took a break.

Sam Asghari took a hike.

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I’ve been a fat boy, and I have been a extremely fit person, and of course I choose the fit person every single time. When I was fat i got Criticized for being a fat piece of shit, also when I got fit I was criticized for being on steroid and blah blah blah. My point is no matter what you do, people will always run their mouth’s and have there own opinions #bullshit you will find peace and happiness when you do things for you and you only ?????? #letsgettowork when you do you and grow within, you will always inspire.

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Travis Wall trained his dog.

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Obey my dog

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Le1f flexed.

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i’ve been on a strict watagatapitusberry diet ?

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Cheyenne Parker sat in bed.

Ryan Cooper did some sit-ups.

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It’s that time again… #vanitypost ? – @smiggi

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Seth Tyler held a cat.

And Jake Shears slipped into something a little more comfortable.

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John Waters Tells Bill Maher About Tripping on Acid During Provincetown’s Bear Week: WATCH

John Waters Tells Bill Maher About Tripping on Acid During Provincetown’s Bear Week: WATCH

Filmmaker and “filth elder” John Waters sat down with Bill Maher on Friday night to talk about ageism, fame, being respectable, political correctness, Provincetown, Stonewall, and recently taking acid with his muse and the star of many of his films, Mink Stole.

Said Waters of his recent LSD trip: “I had such nostalgia remembering that phlegm in your throat right before you blast off.”

Waters also talked about Provincetown, where he spends his summers, and the various theme weeks they have in town: “Bear Week is overweight, hairy gay men. But they’re gettin’ fatter. I’m telling ya. I saw one. I thought it was a hedge but it was a person. And when we were tripping, it was Bear Week, we didn’t go out. I couldn’t do Bear Week tripping.”

“They have every week,” Waters continued. “They have Gay Pilots Week. Who ever thought of that? Analingus week. That’s coming!”

And for anyone coming to Provincetown over the summer at any time, follow our Facebook page and Instagram for Ptown Hacks, Towleroad’s 6th annual guide to Provincetown. Our 2019 guide will be dropping very shortly and you will be first to hear about it, and everything new that’s happening in town this summer, including all of the theme weeks.

Waters also talked with Maher about Stonewall: “Who ever thought it was the same day Judy Garland died? Could there be that gay a day?

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How the LGBTQ community can find themselves in fanfiction

How the LGBTQ community can find themselves in fanfiction

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My first encounter with fanfiction was spurred by Commander Lexa’s death by bullet wound on The 100. I was an upset high schooler in search of an outlet that could and would tell the stories that Clexa (Clarke and Lexa) deserved. I wanted to find a place that would explore further into their possible stories that could have happened if Lexa had not met her end. I did not know much, if anything, about fanfiction as a medium. I was unaware of the sheer effort and hours of time that go into each work. Yet, when I had nowhere left to turn for the representation I was wanting to see so badly, I was thrown into the platform Archive of Our Own. Archive of Our Own hosts works from over 30,000 fandoms with tagging systems within each individual fandom so users can filter what they want to see, a response to the media overload on the internet that we as a society face each day. I quickly learned I was amongst a passionate community of creators who were interested in telling stories about characters they loved; characters they wanted to see grow in different ways than they were portrayed on screen and in more depth than a weekly show could ever accommodate.

Even today, GLAAD’s most recent Where We Are on TV report shows that queer women remain underrepresented in television as a whole. Representation of queer women of color is even further behind. These characters are rarely the lead of their series or even heavily focused on in the larger picture of the show’s storytelling, save for some anomalies like Starz’ Vida, Hulu’s The Bisexual and a vast collection of web series like Carmilla and How to Not. It’s for this reason that fanfiction still continues to reel in audiences who are looking for better or more representation of themselves. Fanfiction gives characters and couples we love the space to grow, and empowers fans to believe that they can lead happy and fulfilling lives even when the characters on screen are not living those lives. Fans have even led movements to campaign so that what holistic representation we do have on screen continues.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 #carmillamovie #carmilla #elisebauman #natashanegovanlis

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Networks and studios used to issue takedown notices for fanfiction fairly often, but I believe they are now recognizing the power of passionate fans. It is fans’ passion that can actually save television nowadays. For example, Netflix’s Sense8 may not have been fully renewed for a final season, but it did receive a finale special, in large part due to the outcries from fans on losing such an inclusive and relatable cast of characters who organized with petitions, a social media plan, and direct contact. Brooklyn Nine-Nine found success with its own fan outcries on social media, as it was picked up by NBC after FOX canceled the show. And currently, the fans of the cancelled sitcom One Day at a Time are pushing for a new service to pick up the show,and have spurred interest by other platforms in continuing the show. Fans perhaps have more power now than ever to influence the shows they love, and yet, people continue to turn to fanfiction.

Death doesn’t let you say goodbye. 2 hour finale episode in the works. Tell your cluster. pic.twitter.com/GHZgGuHwS0

— Sense8 (@sense8) June 29, 2017

When representation has not met the standards of imagination on screen, fanfiction writers can dig deeper into the worlds and character relationships and pull out what television writers refuse to or cannot explore with time, budget or other constraints. These brand new worlds inspire many people in underrepresented communities, and they absolutely inspired me as a high schooler coming into college. At that point in time, I did not know what my life would look like, being a part of the LGBTQ community in this new space I would call home.

It was fanfiction that allowed me to see that happy beginnings, middles, and endings did exist for young queer couples. It allowed me to see myself having a group of friends who loved me for all of me. This was not the reality of the screens in front of me. It was words written by fans that made me feel like I could thrive in whatever environment I entered, whether that was an alternate universe or the world we live in today.

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5 fabulous pet vacation ideas for you & your furry friend

5 fabulous pet vacation ideas for you & your furry friend

Gus Kenworthy & pup
Gus Kenworthy & pup

Pride season is upon us, and not just any pride season. It’s the 50th anniversary of the very first parade, which took place in New York City in 1969, making it time to get out on the road to any of the hundreds of celebrations from Houston to Chicago, San Francisco to Portland, Oregon.

Rather than leave your furry friend behind, why not bring him along this year? After all, studies show that dogs not only are loyal companions but actually improve your social life. That hottie in the park you’d like to meet? Who better to serve as the ice-breaker than your adorable four-legged pal.

So you’ve packed the pink-rimmed sunglasses and cute rainbow harnesses for yourself and rainbow doggie leash and bandana for your pup.

And don’t forget that your dog will need good nutrition for his trip, so pack Nulo’s high-meat, low-carb, probiotic dog food, which is perfect—even for finicky eaters.

Now all you need is a queer and pet-friendly hotel plus a nearby park or two where Spot can frolic with other puppies. But where should you go?

We’ve found five destinations perfect for traveling with your pooch and your pals.

San Francisco

Pride weekend, June 29 and 30, is expected to draw close to a million revelers this year. Beyond the throngs of fellow dog-walkers in the parade, there’s plenty for you and your proud pup to enjoy.

Check into Noe’s Nest, a cozy bed & breakfast established in an eight-bedroom Victorian home, complete with an outdoor garden. For a $75 fee, it will accept any pet below 75 pounds.

After you and your furry better half get some rest — and some Nulo kibble made from natural ingredients like chicken and sweet potato — it’s just a seven-block walk to Dolores Park dog park, the iconic and very gay hillside park, just a few blocks from SF’s Castro District.

Dolores Park, in turn, is just a meandering 20-minute walk to Bernal Heights Dog Park, a hilly 39-acres dog-friendly expanse where you are rewarded for the climb with stunning panoramic views of the city.

Houston

This bustling metropolis is not only America’s third-largest city. It’s also a cosmopolitan delight and barely an hour away from Texas’ hidden beachside gem, Galveston, where dogs frolic in the surf.

Though the city is vast, your best bet is to stay at the Hyatt Place Houston Katy. Not only will it accept domesticated animals below 75-pounds for $75, it’s also just a 15-minute drive to Bill Archer Bark Park, a 20-acre public oasis with large swimming ponds, separate areas for dogs large and small–including obstacle courses–and even showering facilities for cleaning your pooch after a busy day of play.

You can pick up some delicious tacos at the nearby Taquerias Arandas and treat your dog to a protein-rich lunch from Nulo to provide energy and replenishment: the freeze-dried food and protein snacks make an easy-to-carry meal.

And if you’re around town on June 22, you can also enjoy Houston Pride. This year’s theme is “Summer of ’69,” and organizers expect over 700,000 attendees. The main stage performers include Todrick Hall, Rocabye, MC Krazzy Kris and DJ Annalyze.

Portland

Portland boasts a June 16 Pride extravaganza with a riverside community fair alongside its main parade, making it one of the largest Pride events on the west coast. For the big weekend, you and your pup can enjoy the city with a stay at the inexpensive Jupiter boutique hotel, which allows well-trained canine guests for $35.

Portland’s delicious June weather is especially pleasant in the mornings and early afternoons. Pack a sandwich for yourself and a Nulo pate for the pup, and head off for hiking around scenic Mt. Tabor park. It contains a four-acre off-leash area with a water fountain and inclines for dogs to race around. A little further away is the Sellwood Riverfront Park right on the Willamette River with spots to picnic and a big main lawn perfect for roaming.

Miami

Sunny days, white powder beaches and Art Deco hotels make Miami one of the best places in the world for vacationing with Fido. There are plenty of dog-friendly hotels, but one of our favorites is the Gale South Beach. Despite no weight or breed restrictions and no additional pet fees, it offers amenities galore: Its own beach club, rooftop bar, stylish pool, 24-hour fitness center and complimentary transportation around the city.

Enjoy pre-dinner playtime with your pooch at the nearby South Pointe Park, showing off a breathtaking view of the ocean and skyline and a grassy area where dogs can play off leash weekdays from 6 to 9 pm. You can also take a short trip to one of Miami’s best gay beaches, Haulover, which includes a small but cute dog play area, cute dog park and a bark beach located directly on the sand with access to the water. It’s open 8 am. to 3 pm.

Chicago

Everyone knows Chicago summers, like Chicago Pride, are glorious.

If you and your bark buddy are in the city June 30 for Pride, you’ll have plenty of places to explore. The city has lots of dog-friendly parks on its east side, and the Hotel Allegro accepts all breeds and sizes at no extra charge. They offer plush pet-beds, clean-up bags, and a concierge to help suggest other pet-friendly restaurants and services. The hotel even offers mats, water bowls, and food dishes so you can serve Nulo’s health-enriching bone broth and high-meat kibble with probiotics for digestive and immune health.

Once you check in, walk to Skinner Bark Park, the Grant Bark Park or Fred Anderson Dog Park. They feature doggy fountains, lots of room for playing fetch and shade aplenty for panting breaks and water bowl recharges. If you feel like traveling a bit, hit up Belmont Harbor Beach and Montrose Beach, two waterside dog parks for barking beach fun.

Ah, a pup’s life.

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