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Noelle Scaggs
More Than Just a Dream: Noelle Scaggs of Fitz and the Tantrums
“We just tried to write songs and make them as strong as possible.”
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Melissa Ferrick
The “Truth” will set you free: an interview with Melissa Ferrick
“This record reflects freedom to me. There's so much happiness on this record it can't be denied.”
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DJ Seth Cooper
Remixed: DJ Seth Cooper returns with an all-new mix for Pride
“I'm also a huge risk-taker and like to throw the occasional curve ball just to spice things up and at some great, memorable moments to the night.”
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Levi Kreis
Paradise found: an interview with Levi Kreis
“For me, I actually enjoy listening to this album for the first time.”
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Drew Daniel
Arranged Marriage: an interview with Drew Daniel of Matmos
“We’re sort of like a coelacanth. We're like a thing that shouldn't still be alive but is [laughs].”
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Tom Tunney
Chappell on Community: Tom Tunney
“Pride is everyday for me! My only advice for Pride and Pride activities are let’s be safe and respectful of each other.”
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Jessica Sutta
Going solo: Jessica Sutta talks success after Pussycat Dolls
“The gay community had such a strong following for us. I fell even more in love with the gay community after that but I have always been in love with them.”
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Deborah Cox
“Here” and now: an interview with Deborah Cox
“I'm looking forward to Pride Fest. I'm thrilled that I'll be back and doing some new music, too.”
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Ben Rimalower
Rescued By Patti LuPone: Ben Rimalower on his coming-of-age monologue
“I have been obsessed with Patti LuPone all of my life.”
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Andy Bell
Ring that Bell: an interview with Andy Bell
“I love meeting people and I suppose it keeps me in with the kids.”
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Emily Saliers
Able to sing: an interview with Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls
“I think playing a queer fest is especially meaningful with the Supreme Court considering its cases and immigration law, which affects my life personally”
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Travis Wall
All the Right Moves: An interview with dancer and choreographer Travis Wall
All the Right Moves: An interview with dancer and choreographer Travis Wall
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Sean Paul Lockhart
Brent Corrigan vs. Sean Paul Lockhart
“Oddly enough, I didn't realize just how much of an exhibitionist I was until I left the adult industry.”
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Dani Toro
Sexy Spaniard drops a beat on Chicago
“A Spaniard bomb is coming to Chicago, with the best beats for making everybody dance.”
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Adam Pasen
Adam Pasen on his world premiere production of Tea with Edie & Fitz
“Stylistically I’m very much a Fitzgerald, who was really two writers packed into one...”
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Molly Ringwald
Good golly, Miss Molly: an interview with Molly Ringwald
Good golly, Miss Molly: an interview with Molly Ringwald
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Scheana Marie
Vanderpump Rules' Scheana Marie sits down with Jerry Nunn
Vanderpump Rules' Scheana Marie sits down with Jerry Nunn
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Chaka Khan
She’s every woman: an interview with Chaka Khan
“I find my gay and lesbian followers to be the most un-fickle of all my followers.”
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Michael Rolik
Sydney Mardi Gras chief Michael Rolik takes us down under
“I couldn't believe the scale of love and acceptance... it was really electric... that kind of security and knowing there was that level of acceptance helped me with my own confidence”
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Jillian Michaels
Jillian Michaels inspires with "Maximize Your Life" tour
“I was an overweight kid who appreciated that physical fitness was transcendent. When we feel strong physically it empowers and strengthens us in all facets of our lives.”
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Sam Provenzano
Sam Provenzano's local startup aims to fill LGBTQ fitness needs
“If you aren't comfortable and can't truly be yourself with your personal trainer, chances are you will not reach your full potential.”
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Bryan Herb
Boston bombings inspire a personal challenge to make a difference
“I have been taught what it really means to give when you have nothing from a six year old in Varanasi, India... and how to find the joy of stillness and silence in Bhutan”
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Alaska
Alaska from RuPaul’s Drag Race dishes with Jerry Nunn
Alaska from RuPaul’s Drag Race dishes with Jerry Nunn