After Trans Outcry, Scarlett Johansson Still Wants to Play Any Role

The Avengers star backed out of playing a trans man after backlash from trans people and allies. Now she says art should be “free of restrictions.” 

www.advocate.com/transgender/2019/7/13/after-trans-outcry-scarlett-johansson-still-wants-play-any-role

This Jewish Trans Woman Sees Parallels Between U.S. and 1930s Germany

When Jews collectively said “NEVER AGAIN,” they meant it, writes Rebecca Kling. That applies to American abuses at the border.

www.advocate.com/commentary/2019/7/13/jewish-trans-woman-sees-parallels-between-us-and-1930s-germany

Download Ptown Hacks 2019. Last Chance to Share Your Link to Win Major Ptown Prizes. Winners Will Be Picked Wednesday!

Prizes Added. Download Ptown Hacks To Enter

Provincetown changed more than ever this year. Download the new guide. NEW prizes just announced!

Download Ptown Hacks 2019 for the full scoop. Use form below….and get a chance to win any of the exclusive Provincetown experiences we’re giving away.

Prizes (already announced): the VACAYA cruise to Provincetown, private Moment Sailing charter, VIP AIROTIC Tix, fine art by Greg Salvatori, cool t-shirts from Adam’s nest.

Today we’re adding new Prizes: VIP Tix to see Fran Drescher, “the Nanny“, Todrick Hall and 4 other headliners (see below); A luxury stay at The Waterford Inn; Daytime and sunset sails on The Hindu; and prizes for the top 10 points earners.

Don’t you want to double your chances to win?

Get one more…two more…five more chances to win sharing your unique link. If your friend visits the site, you get another chance to win. If your friend downloads Ptown Hacks, you and your friend both get 5 more chances each to win. And so on. And so on. It adds up. Check out other ways to get more chances to win.

Fill form to get Ptown Hacks 2019 and chance to win.

You’re already a winner when you download Ptown Hacks and come by our RSVPtown storefront at 230 Commercial. We have a sheet of designed-for-us temporary tattoos by @straightthingsareboringthings (insta). Check them out.

Ptown Hacks is jam packed with a new foodie section… where and what to eat…and tons of tips to make the most of your time here.

Maybe you saw it at Stonewall50 World Pride in New York last month? You’ll find a copy in your cabin on VACAYA’s NYC to Provincetown Cruise in a few weeks (whether you win that cabin from us or go book a cabin yourself right now). Print Copies are available at 104 venues in Provincetown including many of our advertiser partners. The digital version is great –not only for winning things — but for sharing with your travel buddies, and sending ahead to folks visiting later in the summer and for carnival.

Here’s more info on what you might win this coming Weds, August 17th, the middle of Bear Week.

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Prizes and Partners 

Grand Prize: A cabin on a NYC-Provincetown 7-day cruise (August, 2019)

First up, VACAYA,  a new kind of LGBT Travel company. You could be on this cruise.

VACAYA PTOWN CRUISE ON CELEBRITY SUMMIT: Sailing August 11-18, 2019 from New York (Port Liberty) on Celebrity Summit, this 7-night cruise will not only make history by being the largest all-gay cruise to ever sail to Ptown Carnival, but it’s also the largest ship to ever overnight in Provincetown!
This is a young company with a very experienced team with decades in the business. It’s going to be fun and pushing things to another level entirely. See you on board!

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First: Private Sailing Charter from Moment Sailing. 

This incredible prize is for a 3-4 hour private charter sail from Provincetown for four- six guests on a mutually agreeable date this season. ( May be traded with prior approval. May not be sold.) If you are set on wanting to charter … and there are lots of reasons to, you can book a charter immediately . They are starting to get booked up already.

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Two Night Stay in a Luxury KingRoom at The Waterford Inn

Valid: Sept 3, 2019-April 30, 2020

The Waterford Inn is in Provincetown’s renowned gallery district, a short stroll from the center of town. The Inn features modern comforts and amenities while retaining the charm of a circa 1850’s Sea Captain’s mansion. Valued at $600+

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2 Pair VIP Tix:
Yoli Mayor brings back decades-old soul and R&B music with her own twist.

July 25th and 26th
From America’s Got Talent, Yoli Mayor, a Cuban-American 23 year old singer-songwriter is often compared to Amy Winehouse, Etta James, Adele and many other soulful icons which made her an instant standout. Produced by Rick Murray and Jonathan Hawkins. At Crown & Anchor, Tickets available

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2 VIP Tix: Will and Anthony

Internationally renowned twin brother tenors and songwriters Will & Anthony Nunziata are sought after for their “fresh takes on classic songs and soundtracks that have captivated generations of music lovers from Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Frankie Valli and Billy Joel to Nat King Cole, The Righteous Brothers, Adele and Disney Classics and many more. ” After 400+ concerts over the past five years they recently headlined two sold out Carnegie Hall shows with the New York Pops Symphony Orchestra. The Netflix-bound singers, songwriters, comedians were called “a nearly impossible pairing of talent, stage presence and charisma.” by the Huffington Post. Tickets available.

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2 VIP Tix: Schmoozing with Fran Drescher

August 10th, Town Hall
Funny girl Fran Drescher, most known for her iconic role as Fran Fine in “The Nanny”, shares–in her unique voice–poignant and hilarious stories of her life. An ordinary girl from Queens, Drescher threads recollections, vivid stories and humorous characters, with memories of career, family and travel. And, don’t forget “fat” Fran, “thin” Fran and “everything-in-between” Fran. You’ll laugh and cry as you enjoy a great schmooze-fest! Tickets available

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2 VIP Tix: John Lloyd Young

August 13th, Crown & Anchor
Film, stage and concert artist, John Lloyd Young, is a Tony and Grammy winner, multi-Platinum recording artist and Presidential Appointee. As the original “Frankie Valli” in Broadway’s Tony award-winning Best Musical, Jersey Boys, Young become the only American actor to win all four major Leading-Actor-in-a-Musical awards for a Broadway debut: the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Award. Young starred in Jersey Boys on London’s West End, and reprised the role in the Warner Bros. film adaptation, one of only a few actors to take a Tony-winning role to the big screen. Joined by music director Tommy Faragher, Tickets also available.

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2 VIP Tix: Todrick Hall

August 17th, Town Hall

Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels!
Todrick Hall will kick off Carnival Week, in his Provincetown debut, presented by Rick Murray and Jonathan Hawkins. Recently Todrick released his PRIDE album, Haus Party Part 1 and was seen in Taylor Swift’s video for “You Need to Calm Down.” From Broadway’s Kinky Boots, Chicago, and Waitress, this multi-talented singer, rapper, actor, director, choreographer and Youtuber, Todrick is the perfect way to celebrate Carnival! Tickets available

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2 Pair VIP Tix (One pair with Meet n’ Greet)
The Boy Band Project

August 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25

Boys, Belting and Booty Shaking… back by popular demand, The Boy Band Project is thrilled to be returning to Provincetown to give you all the music, moves, and and sexed up magic of your favorite boy bands from the 90s and beyond. The Boy Band Project re-imagines the sound, movement, and energy of Nsync, Backstreet Boys, O’Town, 98 Degrees, Hanson, One Direction, Boyz II Men, and more. Presented and by Rick Murray and Jonathan Hawkins. Tickets available

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2 SETS OF VIP TIX TO AIROTIC

“Logo founder Matt Farber and Farfadais present, AIROTIC a sexy and sensual circus style show sharing a story of love and passion with physique, strength, burlesque and high-level acrobatics — unlike any show you’ve seen before.” June 28th – August 24th at Fishermen Hall, Provincetown at the former high school at 12 Winslow. Tickets online at their site: airoticptown.com as well as at Hook and Essentials.  You can win one of the two pairs of VIP tix we have available in the coming weeks, Tickets are on sale and groups are reserving. Check it out.

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Queer Gear from Adam’s Nest

Be sure to check out the must have collection of t-shirts, printed matter and genius queer art at Adam’s Nest. If you’ve got gifts to buy (and who doesn’t?) this is a great spot. A long-time loyal partner to us, Adam’s Nest is the real deal and part of the queer creative coast — Miami, Brooklyn, Provincetown and the web. Go by 379a Commercial, next to Wired Puppy and see the store.

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Art from Greg Salvatori

You may know his famous book of beards, but this artist has gone to the dogs…his dog…and Provincetown. Greg Salvatori Gallery opened this year and his first show featured this limited edition fab print you might win in our summer drawing. His gallery is filled with other arresting prints like it. Stop by 237 Commercial No. 4 and see the work for yourself.

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Is DC Comics about to add a gay super-villain to a new film?

The internet geekverse has gone all atwitter over a rumor that the Batman villain Black Mask will be portrayed as gay in a new movie.

Warner Bros. has announced that Black Mask will serve as the primary villain in the film adaptation of Birds of Prey, a spinoff of the “Batman family,” and part of the DCEU series of films. Now gossip site We Got This Covered reports that Black Mask will be portrayed as gay, albeit in a subtle manner. Apparently, the film will show sexual tension between Black Mask and fellow villain & serial killer Victor Zsasz. Actor Ewan McGregor will play Black Mask opposite Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn and Jurnee Smollett-Bell’s Black Canary.

Related: Marvel casting director promises LGBTQ characters in future films

More to the point, we have to wonder why perceived subtext–particularly that of a villain–even warrants celebration at this point. Though we would love to see more queer characters in comic book blockbusters, or, for that matter, existing characters like Wonder Woman, Mystique, Loki, Valkyrie or Iceman portrayed as unapologetically LGBTQ as their comic counterparts, subtle hints don’t quite qualify as progress. Hollywood films like Star Trek Beyond and Avengers: Endgame have tried adding queer characters in minor roles or with blink-and-you’ll-miss-them details, which come off more embarrassing and insulting than inclusive.

For now, the news about Black Mask remains nothing more than rumor. Here’s hoping that if it comes to fruition, it gives us an actual reason to celebrate.

www.queerty.com/dc-comics-add-gay-super-villain-new-film-20190713?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+queerty2+%28Queerty%29