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Bobby Newberry's Debut Album is a Thrill Ride for the Senses
Bobby Newberry’s debut album Dopamine Rollercoaster is meant to be a sonic depiction of the frenzied road many of us travel in the pursuit of happiness. “Life is full of ups and downs,” Bobby Newberry reflects from his Los Angeles home. “It can often feel like we're on an emotional rollercoaster, but that's what makes it all worth it. It’s the thrill of the chase, the agony of defeat and that rush of excitement when we finally achieve our goals.” Newberry whisks listeners on a fantastical psychotropic journey by blending different musical genres throughout the album. There are heart-pounding house beats, electric dance tracks and even some soulful mid tempos.
By Ben Nelson3 years ago in Pride
"Historical Homos" Streams All Pride Month
Did you know that Louis XIV’s brother, Philippe, dressed up in drag and that Leonardo da Vinci was arrested for sodomy twice? Or that Eleanor Rykener, a 13th century trans sex worker, claimed in court records that her best clients were monks because they paid more?
By Ben Nelson3 years ago in Pride
King of Queens
This Pride month, Paris King hopes her new song “Movie Star” encourages listeners to live life authentically and unapologetically, the way that she does. With its wicked beat, synth vocals, and high energy pop sound, the feel-good track is about how everyone can be the star of their own movie.
By Ben Nelson3 years ago in Pride
The Male Celebs Fans Want to See Drop Trou This Year
Male nudity in films and on TV is becoming more common and less taboo. Some view this rise of male nudity as an empowering way to challenge societal norms, as it breaks down traditional gender stereotypes and the idea that only women can be objectified in films. Others argue it is being used for sensational purposes and to generate more publicity. Case in point: White Lotus. That scene between Leo Woodall and the man who plays his uncle in the series, Tom Hollander, rattled the country for weeks.
By Ben Nelson3 years ago in Geeks
Beauty and the Beach
It may be the thick of winter in most of the USA but everyone wants that Miami summer glow. If one cosmetic line defines loving oneself and radiating confidence, it is LadyCode. It was founded by celebrity make-up artist Lisa Opie who set out to create a line of product that was different from the hundreds of others collections sold online and at store counters. “In my job, I was constantly packing up my make-up kit with so many different palettes and products, but only using a few of them. I decided to take the shades I used the most and put them in one easy-to-carry palette,” she explains.
By Ben Nelson3 years ago in Blush
Is your Goal to Get in Shape in 2023?
Now that the holiday feasting season is over, many of us are turning to our usual New Year’s resolutions: lose weight, eat right, and exercise. Getting rid of those love handles and turkey waddles, as well as fixing the other areas where stubborn fat hangs, can be daunting. No matter how much you exercise or how well you eat, there can still be residual, bullheaded fat in problem areas throughout the body that hinder your ability to achieve your ideal body contour.
By Ben Nelson3 years ago in Blush
In Miami, A Feast for the Eyes and Ears this Thanksgiving
The LGBTQ+ festival weekend, URGE Miami Festival, returns to the sunny shores of South Beach this Thanksgiving weekend with three massive nighttime events and three sizzling daytime fetes including the Royal Palm Pool Party and the legendary Beach Party. Beginning November 25 and running through the 28th, the weekend events will be headlined by a who's who of the world’s most famous party DJs including Alex Lo, Dan Slater, Joe Gauthreaux, Mauro Mozart, Suri and Tom Stephan, among others.
By Ben Nelson3 years ago in Wander
Only 1 Percent of Charting Dance Music Makers Identify as LGBTQ+
Jake Resnicow launched Utopia Festival in 2019 with the mission to elevate the gay festival experience by introducing top-charting artists like Diplo, Purple Disco Machine, Galantis, SG Lewis, Sofi Tukker, and Kim Petras to the community. When he approached LP Giobbi to headline his 2022 show, she was thrilled at the opportunity to headline - at first. Upon deeper reflection, she worried that she might be taking a job away from a deserving LGBTQ+ artist. An ardent feminist and an advocate for gender equality, LP Giobbi brought her concern to Resnicow and their solution was to create the Theresa Velasquez ‘Fundation’ Scholarship with programming designed to create new pathways for LGBTQ+ artists to top the charts and become future headliners.
By Ben Nelson4 years ago in Beat
