#SanAndreas

Last night, I took myself to the movies. Yes, I go to the movies alone for a mental escape. It’s one of my favorite things to do. Anyway, I was in the mood for something visual that didn’t require too much thought. San Andreas, which will be #1 in the box office this weekend, expected to …

“Just Friends”

Have you ever been in love with one of your best friends? People say, “friendship is a good place to start” but I’ve found the opposite to be true. I met Mr. X thorough mutual friends and was instantly was attracted to him. I kept my crush secret from everyone in the friend circle because …

The Queens of Drama

Growing up a soap fan and an alleged Drama Queen myself, when I heard about the new reality show starring a cast of daytime and nighttime soap stars coming together to form an all female production company, I couldn’t resist. Queens of Drama features an all-star cast that includes Lindsay Hartley (Passions, All My Children, …

Beam Me Up: Q&A with Famed UFO Abductee Travis Walton

Last month, when I read of a UFO sighting over the Bronx in the NY Post, it got me thinking about my own sighting many years ago. I must have been around nine or ten years old but I’m not exactly sure. I was in the backyard, in the swimming pool with my Mom and …

The New Natalie: Mob Wives Star steps away from the drama in favor of supporting women

The last scene of the now infamous Mob Wives Season 5 reunion show ended with Natalie Guercio driving away from the drama in a convertible with boyfriend London and who could blame her? Natalie basically stole the spotlight the past two seasons and become an instant fan favorite. Ring leader and resident bully Renee Graziano …

We R All People!

Natsuya Uesugi is living proof that in spite of being bullied as a child for being intersex, you can rise above and emerge a superhero. Natsuya was raised with no particular sense of gender. Natsuya was brought up with the notion that you could be anything you want with the right education. Natsuya excelled in …

The Struggle is REAL

I never thought about it much until, I starting writing, about how difficult it would be to break into the “mainstream” press. I’ve been fortunate enough to share my voice in the gay press, beyond that I’ve had little traction. At first, I questioned my writing ability but as I started to receive feedback from …

Married at 19 and going strong…

Every day, we are inundated with news stories of the challenges facing the LGBTQ community. While informative and necessary, the news can be slightly depressing. It seems our stories of success and love get lost in the debates. Spotlight on David Harris and Tre’Darrius Anderson, David and Tre’Darrius made national news, in 2013, when at …

Antonio Biaggi: Porn Star & Animal Rights Advocate

They say don’t judge a book by its cover, Antonio Biaggi, adult film star, owner of biaggivideos.com and animal rights advocate wants you to know that there is to him more than meets the eye. Antonio refuses to be defined by his profession; challenging the perception that porn stars are one dimensional. Biaggi, recently tweeted …

Lion Babe

I was supposed to meet Lion Babe front woman Jillian Hervey at a party two years ago. She was unable to attend because she needed to catch a flight with her Mom (Vanessa Williams). A few months later, I also learned one of my friends was doing Lion Babe’s A&R. – It’s a small world. …

It Follows

I’ve been wanting to catch “It Follows” for a few weeks now, and finally saw it yesterday. This supernatural horror film directed by David Robert Mitchell, and starring Maika Monroe had me at the edge of my seat; I even jumped several times!! The music alone is creepy enough, but what’s unusual about this film …

Yo, MTA! Can I Get Fries With That?!

Dear MTA, Sadly, I have no other means of transportation and I’m forced to ride the subway which I despise. Every weekday morning, I stand on the subway platform watching two or three trains pass by. Maybe, I’m just paranoid but it gives me the creeps being pressed up against SO many strangers SO early …