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Jarrett Neal
In living color: an interview with writer Jarrett Neal
“For a long time, many issues concerning black gay men had been tugging at me, things I had observed and experienced.”
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Gay interviews from GoPride's conversations with artists, creators and community voices.
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Roland Emmerich
Gay director Roland Emmerich talks about causing a riot with his Stonewall movie
“The amount of controversy, based on a trailer, when nobody had seen the film, was strange and funny to me. But what can you do?”
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Kristian Nairn
Sweet giant: an interview Kristian Nairn, Game of Thrones’ Hodor
“I get very emotionally involved with the tracks I’m playing. It’s like having a megaphone on what you’re feeling yourself.”
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Adam Guerino
Comedy genius: Adam Guerino celebrates Queer Comedy
“I'm always surprised and humbled by how far the show has come already.”
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Justin Jedlica
Fantastic Plastic With The Human Ken Doll
“I like being an artist and wearing my canvas all the time.”
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DJ HiFi Sean
From Soup Dragon to cutting edge DJ, HiFi Sean provides a mix that’s hard to resist
“I had a big record collection and people wanted to hear it.”
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Adam Barruch
Adam Barruch choreographs River North Dance Chicago
“What is so great about River North is that they are physically incredibly strong.”
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Steve Grand
He’s just Grand: an interview with singer-songwriter Steve Grand
“I personally know how it feels to finally make yourself free of worrying what the world is going think about who you really are.”
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Billy Gilman
Billy Gilman adds his “voice” to gay country artists
“My fans have been amazing. Even people that kind of followed my career a little bit have been amazing.”
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Ty Herndon
Nothing but the truth: an interview with Ty Herndon
“I have struggled with being gay my entire career and life.”
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Rick Karlin
Casting a spell: an interview with Rick Karlin of 'Witches Among Us'
“I like taking that fear and turning it on its ear, making people think about how they feel about people who are different from themselves.”
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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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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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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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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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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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Poppy Champlin
Chigaygo's anniversary-ish Pride Show has Poppy Champlin
“Gay comedians bring an honesty and vulnerability that straight acts do not bring.”
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Rufus Wainwright
The wizard of awes: an interview with Rufus Wainwright
“As we all know, I was pretty obsessed with The Wizard of Oz...”
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Alex Newell
Unique journey: Alex Newell on how his life has changed
“It has been fun every step along the way but it also has been a long journey.”
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Joe Fiore
Q&A with Joe Fiore, the man behind Furball, marking it’s Chicago debut May 24
“Ten years ago, nobody thought a bear dance would get a crowd...”
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Miguel Torres
Mister, mister: Miguel Torres on IML and acceptance found in the leather community
“We’re comfortable with our sexuality and can express it.”
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Michael Urie
Babs' Basement: Michael Urie stars in 'Buyer & Celler'
“Her level of fame is unmatched but everything comes with a cost.”
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Boy George
King of Everything: Boy George returns to reclaim his crown
“It’s almost come full-circle back to the beginning when there weren’t massive budgets and you had to be a bit more creative. I think that’s exciting.”
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Mark Pino
Brave new brunch: Mark Pino tackles food and fashion
“By far, the biggest challenge is to maintain the style and charm of this iconic event, while putting my personal spin on it.”