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Dana Goldberg
Crossing the Line: An interview with comedian Dana Goldberg
“I like pushing the boundaries and saying things that other people are thinking but just won’t say.”
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Frankie Valenti
Changing his stripes: Frankie Valenti sheds his past to deliver strong performance in Tiger Orange
“I was lucky enough to land a role that allowed me to play myself essentially.”
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Milan Neil Amin-Smith
Clean fun: British electronic-classical band Clean Bandit breaks out with 'Rather Be'
“Since 'Rather Be' came out we have been so busy. We have been able to do so many exciting things.”
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Ferras
The legend of Ferras
“I think in terms of gay and straight fans, people who are attracted to my music can see beyond all those things.”
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Kinley Preston
Standing tall: Kinley Preston overcomes the odds
“I want to continue to pave the way and knock down doors to make things easier for people after me and of course changing people’s perspective.”
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Gregg Shapiro
Gregg Shapiro’s Chicago Stories
“When I wrote about them, I was just trying to tell the stories of their lives at that moment. I hope they are happy wherever they are.”
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Ira Sachs
Portrait of love: an interview with filmmaker Ira Sachs
“What I love about both Ben and George, and what’s kind of unique in some ways, is this portrait of these two very humble, who at the same time have this extraordinary confidence about who they are.”
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Casey Ley
Comedian Casey Ley jumps aboard The Rainbow Connections Comedy Tour
“Comedy in Chicago has been so top notch for so long that audience members trust it.”
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Trish Bendix
AfterEllen.com's managing editor Trish Bendix talks media, entertainment and comedy
“Some personal highlights have been meeting people—musicians, actors, writers, producers, directors—who not only know exactly what AfterEllen is but tell me how much they love it.”
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Carson Kressley
Skin deep: Carson Kressley in the judge's seat for 'Skin Wars'
“I have never body painted anyone and I have not been body painted myself. Maybe for the finale they can tag the judges.”
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Stina Wappling
Nonono: The Finnish band says yes to Chicago at Lollapalooza
“It feels like we have had the most whirlwind year ever. It is unexpected because we never thought it would go outside of Sweden.”
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Ariana DiLorenzo
Ariana & the Rose: From ‘In Your Bed’ to the Boystown stage
“Growing up in New York, the LGBT community never felt separate to me in anyway, they were just my friends, my best friends in most cases.”
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Trannika Rex
Queen Bee: Comedian Adam Guerino catches up with Trannika Rex
“Trannika is the most extreme version of myself... There's power in that wig!”
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Belinda Carlisle
Still Got the Beat: Belinda Carlisle on travel, yoga, music and Market Days
“And of course, I will always travel to sing.”
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Tyler Glenn
Pop tart: an interview with Neon Trees’ Tyler Glenn
“I was interested in writing something colorful and anthemic and celebratory.”
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Karmin
Karmin set to raise the pulse at Northalsted Market Days
“When we had an opportunity to come back we decided to do it.”
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Luciana Caporaso
Luciana Caporaso brings 'Something for the Weekend'
“It is hashtag this and that. Can I seriously not just have a conversation with someone where we are looking into each other's eyes?”
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David Guas
Grilled: David Guas turns up the heat every week on the Travel Channel
“It is a great show for so many reasons. Being able to travel throughout the US and sample the cities we are in is great.”
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DJ Greg Haus
Boystown, and perhaps Chicago’s, longest DJ residency celebrates its nineteenth anniversary
“I think that it's something unique in Boystown, and appreciate that it's the kind of event that everyone feels welcome at whether they are LGBT or straight.”
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Malcolm Kelley
Platinum friendship: MKTO's Malcolm Kelley on finding success with friend Tony Oller
“...we both started making music and found out we had the same love for music. It was awesome.”
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Terri Nunn
Better than ever: an interview with Terri Nunn, the lady of Berlin
“To me the most exciting form of electronic music is EDM. It's really exciting me.”
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Gabe Liedman
Obviously funny: an interview with actor Gabe Liedman
“It’s a huge relief to be doing stand-up in a movie that is actually funny.”