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34B_WIRED_King&Queen.indd | wire magazine | follow 1 wire on facebook & twitter: visit www.wireweekly.com & click on the icons 9/09/10 9:37 AM ALL WIRED UP BY THOMAS BARKER GAGA FOR PRIDE In less than two weeks, Miami Perry have not only released songs dedicated to our On top of doing all that, he has also managed to build Beach will be packed with thou- struggle, but have also stood by us at rallies, protests, an amazing relationship with his partner and adopt chil- sands of people who identify as gay, and GLBT fundraising events, taking our civil rights move- dren! lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, ment out of the streets and into the homes of millions of questioning, or straight to celebrate Americans. With Pride just around the corner, I couldn’t think of a bet- our community during the 3rd An- ter time to share Charles’ story with you. It truly demon- nual Miami Bach Gay Pride. Of course, it also helps that the most popular show on strates how we, as a community, can overcome adversity network television right now focuses on a gay character, to build beautiful families and enjoy successful careers! For a lot of people, Pride represents who made television history by sharing his first same sex a time when our community comes kiss on screen in front of millions of viewers! In this week’s issue, you will also notice a couple features together to just let loose and have a great time, while on two of my favorite drag performers: Lady Bunny for many others it is a time to celebrate our civil rights Needless to say, this was definitely our year in terms of and Miss Richfield 1981. Both will be lending their movement and our many accomplishments in overcom- high profile media support and positive GLBT national hysterical banter to Miami Beach Gay Pride next week, ing GLBT discrimination. For me personally, it is a little and state legislation! and I for one cannot wait! bit of both. Keeping this in mind, we decided to dedicate our cover Starting on Thursday, April 14th Lady Bunny will officially story to someone, who knows first hand what it is like to TWIST This year, we have a lot to celebrate! After years of dis- rise above discrimination and achieve great success. A take over , performing for hundreds of her little crimination in the U.S. military, the gay community fi- few years ago, former top news anchor Charles Perez bunny monsters, and on Saturday, she is planning to nally received some comfort in the repeal of Don’t Ask, was at the top of his game. He had his own syndicated scandalize Pride, while serving as the queen bee on the Don’t Tell. In Florida, thanks to the help of our friends talk show and worked as a lead anchor for WPLG 10; TWIST float. at the ACLU, the ban on gay adoption no longer ex- however, it all came to a crashing halt the day he was ists. And if that were not enough, our friends at Equal- allegedly fired for being openly gay. As for Miss Richfield 1981, you can expect an amazing ity Florida, the largest GLBT rights organization in the show next Friday, April 15th at the Colony! She has state, has done some amazing work around the state by Without skipping a beat, Charles immediately went to some fantastic monologues in the works, and is certainly helping to facilitate the passing of local legislation that work on his first book,Confessions of a Gay An- planning to raunch up Pride as much as possible! protects members of the GLBT community. chorman, in order to share his story with the world. Since then, he has written numerous articles, been fea- Overall, I hope you enjoy this week’s issue as much as And beyond legislative change, we have also seen some tured in an assortment of publications, and has become we did putting it together! major changes in the way most Americans view our com- an outspoken critic of GLBT discrimination in the work- munity. International artists like Lady Gaga and Katy place, specifically as it relates to television journalism. Till next week!

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4 | wire magazine | follow wire on facebook & twitter: visit www.wireweekly.com & click on the icons 5 | wire magazine | follow wire on facebook & twitter: visit www.wireweekly.com & click on the icons PUBLIShER'S corWire_Sparrow_4.75x9.708_LayoutN 1 3/15/11er 3:33 PM Page 1 PUBLISHERS’ CORNER wow! iT’S BeeN A yeAr? JoiN wire mAGAziNe AT The oFFiciAl PriDe Pool PArTy GET OUT AND EXPLORE! “A story owing formative debts Miami, the Beaches, and Fort Lauderdale offer tons of stuff to to the likes of CARRIE, do every week.This If you like week dining out, and going to last the theater, week watch- have probably events and parties taking place before and after Saturday’s our pool party VIP ticket holders. Thanks for purchasing all ing movies, cultural events, going out to parties, or outdoors activi- ties, there is definitely tons to do in South Florida. The key is MEAN GIRLS, and to make time outbeen of our uber-busy the busiest schedules and weeks regular routines ever for Thomas parade, Expo, and day of fabulous live entertainment. That’s the VIP tickets we had available (VIP is SOLD OUT). The to explore and try new things. Get out of your comfort zone and check out stuff you haven’t done before. You will be pleasantly WICKED!”Chicago Tribune surprised by whatand you find I outworking there. on wire magazine. why we are including a comprehensive Pride Guide that you hotel Victor pool deck will be a great place for our VIP ticket

I love dining outWhy? and trying new For places Ia have couplenever been to of very good can use as your map of what to participate in, with the days holders to hang out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and view the before. However, I have been so busy with work at Wire that I “AMONG THE VERY BEST haven’t done so in a while. This past weekend I decided to take a couple of breaksreasons: at night and do somethingWe new.have So Friday andbeen ORIGINAL working THEATER and times to be there. Pride Parade from above. Sunday nights I went out to dinner to a pair of restaurants I had heard about but have PIECES I’VE EVER never dined at. I was very pleasantlyvery surprised hardby what I found.on producing our second Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune Friday night I had dinner at Mr. Yum on Calle 8 (1945 Southwest 8th Street, Miami). SEEN!” All I knew going in were two things:ever the restaurant Pride was not too farc fromollector’s my apartment edition of We also want to extend a warm Wire invitation and To join us for the pool party after the VIP Parade viewing, on Brickell Avenue and it was described online as Asian cuisine. I love Chinese and Thai food and Friday I worked late into the night. Therefore, going somewhere not too far to try out food I enjoy seemedwire like a goodmagazine idea. I was, however, – very that ap- we think you welcome you to join us for the first ever official Gay Pride visit www.thepinkdollar.com/pridepp to purchase prehensive about an Asian cuisine restaurant on Calle 8 and already had some images MIAMI in my head about what the place may look like. I also thought the food would probably be just average at best. Lots of stuffwill was going really through my headenjoy as we drovereading up to a through. In Pool Party atPREMIERE! the hotel Victor, 1144 ocean Drive. We your tickets at the pre-event price, or stop by the hotel Victor non-assuming typical looking Calle 8 building around 10 p.m. at night. Adrienne Arsht Center presents addition, we have also been working non-stop on the first ever decided to put together a unique event for you during this on Saturday and buy your ticket at the door. You will receive Surprise! Boy was I wrong. Mr. Yum ROCKS! The restaurant is awesome, the food was delicious, the presentation of our food was beautiful, the restaurant is nicely appointed officialand decorated, Gay and thePride staff was always Pool on the moveParty providing, promptwhich and excel Wire- magazine year’s Pride, courtesy of Wire magazine, to celebrate and 2 complimentary Finlandia vodka cocktails, plus be able to lent service. We also loved the crowd - the vibe was young and energetic. I definitely recommend trying out Mr. Yum if you like Asian cuisine. I particularly loved some of will hosttheir Thai on and JapaneseSaturday, cuisine alternatives. April Check17th out my at iPhone the photo h of oteltheir Victor with have fun in the company of friends. The pool party will partake in an official Pride event that Wire magazine has pineapple fried rice in Wire Magazine’s Facebook. Finlandia Vodka and herradura Tequila as sponsors. complementWritten by Chris Mathews, Jake theMinton and Parade,Nathan Allen Expo, and live entertainment on the worked very hard to put together for you. Oh, and did you After working all day Saturday and Sunday, I was ready to venture out again on Directed by Nathan Allen Choreography by Tommy Rapley Original Music by Kevin O’Donnell Sunday night for dinner. This time I chose to check out Maitardi, located square in the middle of Miami’s Design District (163 NE 39th Street, Miami). I must confess main stages of Pride, and will give everyone an opportunity hear? Some Papi underwear models will be at the pool that even though I love hanging out at Graspa Group restaurants, I had never tried THE ACCLAIMED ORIGINAL PRODUCTION FROM THE It reallyMaitardi is hard – shame toon me. believe Well, I am delightedthat a I did! year has already gone by sinceAWARD-WINNING we for HOUSE some THEATRE additional OF CHICAGO fun at the poolside party taking place party wearing their latest collections? I loved Maitardi because of the delicious flatbread we started with, followed by a A fresh story about small-town-America – with a twist of publishedcouple of themouth-watering first ever entrees Pride(lasagna di Collector’s pesce and a wood-oven Edition roasted lamb of ac Wire- magazine, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. this Saturday. DJs charlmix and companied by a risotto), and the super tasty Nutella cheesecake for dessert- all these pop mythology! complemented by a lovely bottle of Prosecco. I also really enjoyed sitting outside in but thattheir beautifulis definitely patio surrounded the by gorgeouslycase. litPride trees over ouris headsonce and greatagain back- taking place in miik will be spinning, while everyone enjoys their 2 have a wonderful week, and feel free to stop us on the ground music. Final plus: parking was a breeze. Unlike Miami Beach, where parking CARNIVAL STUDIO THEATER is usually a pain in the butt or costs you an arm and a leg, the Design District has you, April 7 - May 1 (Ziff Ballet Opera House) miamithe customer, Beach in mind thisand charges Saturday $0.75 per hourand after we6 p.m. hopefor easy-to-find that street all our readers in complimentary Finlandia vodka cocktails included with their streets of miami, the Beaches, and Fort Lauderdale to share miamiparking. and Fort lauderdale will have a chance to enjoy this ticket purchase. your thoughts and ideas with Wire magazine. We welcome My other exploratory outing this week was going to see Wicked at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday. If you haven’t been to the Broward week’sCenter, 2010 you definitely Pride need toCollector’s check out their line-up Edition. of performances. We Just like couldn’t theAr - have gotten your feedback and suggestions to continue providing great sht Center, Broward offers you all types of shows, concerts, and performances with a great parking garage at affordable prices just across from the center. I regularly attend here withoutperformances atall both your the Arsht support,Center and the Browardand Centerthe andsupport particularly loveof our advertisers, make sure to stop by our Wire magazine booth to pick up lifestyle content for our readers. sponsors,the Broadway and Acrossall the America members shows. of the Wire staff. 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BY THOMAS BARKER

I remember the first time I saw Lady Bunny perform boys get overheated and decide to molest me, I’ll just So you’re also going to be spinning the T at TWIST. While she was singing about peeing in her view that as a beautiful celebration of gayness and Dance after Pride. What can people expect pants, I was trying to keep from peeing in my pants! take them all on right there in the street. I’ll “open up” to hear? Her scandalously dirty banter paired with her latest and take in all of South Beach! Top 40 parodies were absolutely hysterical, refreshing, Every gay classic from I’m Coming Out to Pride (A and beyond entertaining. Needless to say, she imme- But seriously, I’m a little scared of those Miami macho Deeper Love) to Born This Way, aka Express Yourself. diately became one of my favorite drag entertainers! men on the TWIST float. Power, Adora, and Kitty are And I love to pull out older circuit hits like Unbreak My so big and manly! Heart, Unspeakable Joy, This Joy Has Liberated Me, Next weekend, Lady Bunny will return to Miami Beach, and lots of Whitney and Deborah Cox. I just love black and this time, she is taking over TWIST for an entire You’ve been making some major waves with female vocalists! But don’t worry, there will be plenty weekend of debauchery that can only be described as your DJ sets. Why did you decide to start of Katy Perry, Madonna, and other gay icons as well. Bunny Madness! spinning as well? It’s Gay Pride day, and I want everything from It’s Rain- ing Men to Rihanna. And I do take requests, especially On Thursday night, Lady Bunny will hit the stage at from horse-hung drug dealers! 1 a.m., performing a few of her latest parodies. On I got really sick of pots and pans circuit music, which Saturday, she will scandalize the Miami Beach Gay was being played in every gay club. They call it pro- What are you currently working on? Pride Parade, while riding on the TWIST float, along- gressive - to me that shit progressed beyond music with side Adora, Kitty Meow, Power Infiniti, and some of very few vocals, no real instruments, and zero musical I’m working on a new comedy DVD, which will be sold TWIST’s sexiest bartender studs! sophistication. That’s why I’m really happy to see some on my website and at live shows. I am also recording real singers like Cee-Lo and Adele topping the charts. some new tunes. Check out Throw Ya Hands Up, my After the parade, Miss Bunny will keep the party going Britney, J-Lo, and Rihanna may be pretty, but they can’t duet with RuPaul from his last album, Champion, on at TWIST as she hops on the wheels of steel to spin for sing, and isn’t that what singers are supposed to do? iTunes. hundreds of revelers during TWIST’s Pride T-Dance. You’ve definitely created some controversy Where can people get more information on If you love Lady Bunny as much as I do, be sure to hop with your scandalously dirty parodies. What Lady Bunny? on over to TWIST next weekend. It is sure to be one of have you recently released and what are you the hottest spots during Miami Beach Gay Pride. working on? LadyBunny.net or they can like my Facebook page Lady Bunny Forever. Check out what Lady Bunny had to say about it all: I have a perfect one set to the tune of Like A G6 called Like A Cheese Stick. It’s about me hooking up with an Anything else you want Wire readers to It’s been a while since we’ve been blessed uncut Latino guy, so it’s perfect for Miami! And my Ode know? with a show by the infamous Lady Bunny at To Sarah Palin got over 70,000 hits on YouTube. I’d TWIST. What has she been up to? like to think that it was a small step that helped end that Yes! Gay Pride is one day per year when we get to- idiot’s political career! gether to show our strength in numbers. It’s always a I’ve just finished taping Season 2 of RuPaul’s Drag U. blast, but if we really want to see some changes in And right after Miami, I head to LA, San Diego, and TWIST has been one hell of a hot spot for ce- policy like gay marriage in this country, we need to get Houston for shows, so this Easter Bunny is hoppin’! together more than once a year. Or else stop whining! lebrities. Katy Perry, Jennifer Coolidge, and Change doesn’t happen on it’s own. Is this your first Miami Beach Gay Pride? Drew Barrymore were all recently partying What are you most looking forward to? it up at TWIST. Why do you think TWIST has become so popular with celebs? I once performed on the waterfront with Jennifer Hud- son at some pride event, and Lordy, did that Christian It’s an institution! But I’m an old school fan of Miami, LADY BUNNY PERFORMANCE gal get an earful from Elaine Lancaster and myself in so I’d be happier so see real Miami celebs like Henri- the limo ride home. etta, Paloma, and Joanna James! Maybe even Wanda! Thursday, April 14th @ 1 a.m. (OK, maybe that’s going too far!) I understand you will be on the TWIST float. TWIST You know the boys on that float are always What do you enjoy most about performing naked and wild. What can we expect from at TWIST? 1057 Washington Ave, Miami Beach you? Being paid in heroin. KIDDING! TWIST always has a www.ladybunny.net Well you don’t want me to get naked, but I can defi- fun vibe with great music, gorgeous patrons, and red- nitely get as wild as any of those boys. And if those hot dancers. What more could you ask for?

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The 3rd Annual Miami Beach Gay Pride is set to be even gowns are machine washable, fire-resistant, and made bigger and better this year, as it has seemed to grow in the Philippines, where the children really know quality beyond the single largest one day event for the gay com- stitching. munity to a festival of arts, cultural, dance, and comedy events. We’ve also got some amazing Cuban food, but most of the people from the Midwest don’t Next Friday, the infamous Miss Richfield 1981 will hit know the difference between a taco and an the stage at the Colony Theater to perform for hundreds empanada. What’s your take? of Pride attendees. Dedicating her life to the friendly citi- zens and responsible merchants of her hometown, Miss Trust me, I know my way around strange, foreign food! In Richfield 1981 is fast becoming one of America’s na- fact, Cuba just happens to be my favorite part of Mexico! tional treasures. This Midwestern maven is winning over theater and cabaret audiences around the country with an interactive format that combines homespun warmth Are you a big Salsa fan? Why or why not? and edgy improv, leaving audiences in hysterics with a truly original performance. Salsa? I simply adore it. But with my gentle constitution, I have to insist that it be mildly spiced with a lovely corn In addition to selling out theaters throughout the country, chip! including venues in New York, Chicago, and Atlanta, Miss R continues to fill theaters in Provincetown five nights Now, we also get tons of celebs. In fact, Katy a week throughout the summer, and also finds time in her Perry and Drew Barrymore were both caught busy schedule to headline for Atlantis Events cruises and partying it up at SoBe’s longest running gay resort vacations, the largest LGBT vacation company. club, TWIST. Why do you think celebrities flock to South Beach? After hearing so many wonderful things about Miss R’s shows, I just had to sit down with her to find out why a Hmm, you got me there. You’re not close to Disney World, beauty queen from 30 years ago is still making waves so I guess it’s not that. What about your lovely weather? around the country. I bet that reminds those movie stars of Hollywood. And considering that some of them don’t bother with under- Check out what she had to say: wear, I guess it’s important that they stay warm. What are you most looking forward to while What should we be expecting at your show? performing in Miami? Goodness, I can’t tell you everything right now because I am super duper excited to visit south Florida, where I’m not wearing my reading glasses. Just off the top of I’m always a VIP, since I speak English, pay with cash, my head, I’ll be taking a brief trip down memory lane and have a full set of teeth! While I’m there, I’m hoping with original music and videos, and then focusing on my to find property for my mother and dad. They’d love to high-tech computerized future! But most important – and retire in Florida. Of course if I can’t find an affordable op- this is what I love – meeting new friends. I am hoping tion, I’ve suggested that they just drive their home down the homos bring friends from all over. This is the Colony from Minnesota, since there seems to be ample parking Theater for heaven’s sake! This is legit! Bring your fam- in much of Florida. ily, neighbors, co-workers, or even your enemies! Every- body’s welcome! One of the greatest things about our city are the super hot nearly naked boys walking the What can someone do to get your attention? streets. How will you be getting their attention while you’re in town? Throw me bus fare. I don’t have any way of getting home. Aside from that, I always adore a chocolate malted or How will I be fending them off is more the question. I find that salsa you mentioned earlier. You know I eat like a men are fascinated with my natural raven hair, my size bird – an ostrich! I’m always starving! 14 feet, and, strangely enough, the small hump on my back. Who can explain what you men find attractive? Anything else you would like Wire Magazine readers to know? Have you been to SoBe before? If so, which places are you looking forward to boozing it I always think it’s best to end with something Biblical, so up and why? I’ll throw you a quote from the Jesus that I live by: “It’s important to be nice, but it’s nicer to be important!” Well, I don’t imbibe in alcoholic beverages, because my church pays for my bus fare to Florida, so I’ll probably be grabbing a quick cup of Sanka and a Danish at 7-11, MISS RICHFIELD 1981 then hit the shops on Lincoln to check on their end of season sales. You may find this hard to believe, but I Friday, April 15 @ 8 p.m. don’t shop on the sale racks. I wait until the clothes are Colony Theater heaped on tables or in large barrels. That’s when you 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach get the deals. And I am strict about ensuring that all my www.missrichfield.com

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BY THOMAS BARKER PHOTOS BY ABEL CRUZ

Throughout our childhood, most of us are conditioned to confronts his own tortured past and denounces the indus- Where are you from? think that it is socially immoral to be gay. Between reli- try that cast him aside for being gay. Baring his soul on gious mentoring, peer influence, and the general social every page, Charles hopes to inspire readers by simply I’m a Peruvian/American, born in Los Angeles, raised in stigma associated with the gay lifestyle, we encounter telling the truth. From the successes of his own daytime South Florida. a lot of homophobia as adolescents. As a result, many talk show to the life-shattering, highly public revelations of us have to overcome our own inner-homophobia and of his personal struggles, Charle’s revealing life jour- When did you decide to get into television? truly “come out” to ourselves before we can come out to ney echoes the challenges faced by all gay people and others. serves as a beacon of hope for a new generation aspir- By the time I was about 13-years old, I was watching ing to discover themselves, change the world, and be Phil Donahue interview everyone from Elizabeth Taylor Unfortunately, things don’t always get better as we get free to live open and honest lives. to David Kopay (a gay NFL football player) and thought, older. LGBT discrimination at the work place is still very “I’d like to do that!” prevalent, and a number of gay professionals are some- “I wanted to stand up and expose the discrimination times pushed right back in the closet, fearful that they that exists everyday in this country,” says Charles. “And, What was so appealing about being a televi- could potentially lose their job or be treated differently hopefully, my life story can serve as inspiration for all sion journalist? due to their sexuality. those like me seeking the rights they deserve in a nation Someone who knows this very well is former top news that prides itself on justice and equality.” I’ve always wanted to be where the story is. I never want- anchor and Miami local Charles Perez. In his captivat- ed to watch the stories of my time on TV and not be there. ing and revealing autobiography, Charles exposes the Forced to hide in the shadows of his own true self through- I wanted to be in the middle of it. I wanted to see it with shocking truth behind the fear and injustice that followed out his career, Charles finally steps into the light to share my own eyes and report the truth. him throughout his television career. Confessions of a his incredibly moving story of his life on and off TV, no Gay Anchorman is the true story about the personal and matter the consequences. When you first got into the business, did you professional costs of being openly gay on American TV. feel it was important to stay closeted? Facing relentless discrimination, Charles struggled for This Tuesday, April 12th at 7 p.m. Charles will host a years with being forced to go back in the closet while book signing and meet-and-greet at Books&Books, 927 I first went on the air as a syndicated talk show host back serving an industry where the truth was supposedly ab- Lincoln Road, Miami Beach to give readers an opportu- in ’94. It was before Ellen… before Will & Grace. Before solute. nity to ask any unanswered questions from his book. anyone was OUT on the air. It was scary, and I don’t think the company I worked for liked it very much! But, Following his controversial firing from the lead anchor In the meantime, we caught up with Charles to ask a few I’d been OUT “on-the-air” in the first season of The Real position at WPLG 10 in Miami, Florida, Charles finally questions of our own. Check out what he had to say: World, so there was no hiding it.

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It’s time to stop withholding the truth. What’s in the future for Charles Perez? It hurts people. There is no shame in being gay Writing. Speaking. Trying to make a difference. You will be hosting a book signing next Tuesday. What will you be talking about? When did you first feel the ramifications What has been the response to your book? of being an openly gay man at the news I launched a website, no-shame.org. It’s about eras- Amazing. I’ve gotten so many messages from people desk? ing the shame associated with being gay. Basically, across the country who’ve related to something in the it’s about taking the “It Gets Better” campaign to book or been inspired to stand up and be who they are. It’s always been a challenge to be an openly gay the next level. Why not make it better, now? So, if There are really so many people out there who are just man in the television business. Basically, there’s no you’re interested in making it better, changing the tired of feeling like they can’t live honestly. I think they’re one at the top that’s broken through the lavender world, and hearing a tidbit or two from the book, it hungry for someone to say, “it’s okay. There is no shame.” ceiling. There are a lot of out gay men and women should be a great night! on-the-air at the reporter and mid-level anchor po- What do you hope to accomplish with your sitions, but no one at the top. Rachel Maddow at Where can people get more information on book? MSNBC is the only one who’s had the courage to you and your book? be who she is without compromise. Thomas Roberts, The book says three things: 1) It’s time to stop withhold- also at MSNBC, has recently followed in her shoes, You can get the book at Amazon.com, Barnes & ing the truth. It hurts people. 2) There is no shame in be- but nothing as far as a main network anchor yet. I Noble.com, and at the iBookstore. Also, check out ing gay, and 3) Being gay is not a liability and those of think the bigger question is why the industry per- my websites at: charles-perez.com and no-shame. us in the media need to stop acting as if it is. petuates a Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy at the main org. On Facebook I’m at Charles Perez and at The evening anchor level. It’s time for it to end. No Shame Project. Other than that, you can prob- How has your life changed since leaving the ably hunt me down on Lincoln Road a couple of news desk? What was the most difficult part of the ex- days per week. perience? I feel as if my life has begun again. Personally, being a husband and a father has given me love and home and It’s always difficult to lose your dream, whatever it a sense of future I haven’t had in years. Professionally, may be, but life is also about reinvention. I used to I finally feel as if my writing really matters. It’s a great dream about being a smart, compelling, provoca- feeling. tive talk show host. Then, I dreamt about being a smart, compelling, inquisitive reporter and anchor. I understand that you also had to leave the Now, I dream of being the best husband and father state in order to adopt your daughter. Was that I can be while hopefully making a difference as a difficult? gay man. Yes, but we were willing to do whatever it would take. When and what was the final straw? We got lucky. It happened for us pretty quickly. And, we were able to leave the state for several months to make it I was fired in August 2009 from Channel 10 here happen. Many people, who’d make great parents, don’t in Miami. It was anything but quiet and low profile! have that luxury. The ban on gay adoption basically But, to me, it was also about change and finally meant they were out of luck. Thankfully, the law’s been having the life I wanted. Keith and I got married the declared unconstitutional, though I’m cautious Governor following month in Connecticut and, before long, Rick Scott may find another way to try and re-establish started figuring out how to get around Florida’s ban it. We need to stay on our toes. This may not be a done on gay adoption. I guess you could call my getting deal, yet. fired, “the first straw!” Now that you are back in Florida, how has the What made you decide to write about your community responded to your return? experience and share it with others? I love South Florida. There aren’t many places I’d really I’m a writer, at heart. To me, life is about sharing our want to live. This is definitely at the top of the list. For experiences and learning from each other. And, as me, it’s home. As for how people respond to me, they no an LGBT community, if we’re to grow, evolve, and longer come up to me and say, “Aren’t you the guy from finally get to equality, we need to get to the place Channel 10?” Now they come up and say, “Thanks for where we’re truly living out lives, both for ourselves writing that piece in the Herald!” For me, that’s a great and for each other. compliment. CONFESSIONS OF A APRIL 12 @ 7 P.M. GAY ANCHORMAN BOOK SIGNING Books&Books // 927 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

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BY: DJ FR8-O

As far as favorite recording artists go, it’s no secret that Britney doesn’t even make my just before. It’s not exactly a club-banger, but once the electro/hip-hop beats and rep- top 50. But seeing that her new album, “Femme Fatale” dropped last week, I knew etitious “dum dum dum da da dee dum dum dum” make their way into your eardrums I’d be doing my fellow gays a disservice if I didn’t at least give it a listen before com- you’ll be hooked. Yet another team of producers teamed up on the funky “Drop Dead pletely tearing it apart. After hearing the lead single “Hold It Against Me” back in Beautiful”-- Benny Blanco, Ammo, JMIKE, and Billboard. As catchy as this January with barely enough mouthwash to get the taste of vomit out of my mouth, I was song is, I could’ve done without the lame mid-track breakdown by female rapper Sabi. convinced the album was doomed to suffer a fatality of its own. Lucky for B, the follow “Steamin’ like a pot full of vegetables”… Really? up track “Till The World Ends” had enough pull to delay my final verdict, at least till I was able to get my hands on the full CD. What happened next was so unexpected; it Luke and Martin come back on “Seal It with a Kiss”, along with Dream Machine, cost me a few sleepless nights… I kinda liked it. but I wasn’t feelin’ the love. And I think it’s safe to say Britney won’t be taking Fergie’s spot in The Black Eyed Peas anytime soon. Will.I.Am’s cameo track, “Big Fat On her 7th album, Britney has once again hooked up with longtime collaborators, Bass”, definitely packs the 808, but it could stand to lose a few excess verses of “You Max Martin and Dr. Luke, hoping to recreate the magic of her 2007 comeback can be my bass.” Fraser T. Smith, the songwriter/producer who scribed hits for album “Blackout”. In some ways she hit the mark. However, it’s the producers (not Adele, Kylie, and Cee-Lo Green, tries his best to bring his golden touch to “Trou- Britney) who are the real magicians on this project. Somehow these geniuses managed ble For Me”. The track starts of like a Carrie Underwood throw-away, but makes to “MacGyver” Britney’s bubble-gum voice over their sick beats using little more than up for it on the chorus. The album just goes downhill from there with the breathy “Trip To Your Heart Gasoline Criminal raw imagination and a few pages from the Auto-Tune owner’s manual. Other than her ”, the unoriginal “ ”, and the sad pseudo-ballad “ .” Martin and Shellback should be locked up and given a rigorous cavity search for even vocal contributions, you won’t see Britney’s name on any of “Femmes” credits, which is thinking the track deserved a spot in this line-up. Even if you’re not a hardcore Britney probably why it’s her best work yet. worshiper, I recommend checkin’ out the four bonus tracks. As expected, some of them, like “Up N’ Down” really should’ve made the first cut. The collection of club-pop tracks opens up with the uber-dance anthem, “Till The World Ends”, setting the tone for what’s quickly become every queen’s new gym buddy. At When asked what her vision was for “Femme Fatale”, Britney answered, “I wanted to first, I couldn’t believe Britney’s crew could come up with such a flawless club-ready make a fierce dance record where each song makes you want to get up and move your track until I found out it was co-penned by one of pop’s more original train wrecks, body in a different way. That’s what I want from the music I listen to. This record is for Ke$ha. Why this wasn’t the lead single I’ll never understand. Sadly that honor went the clubs or something you play before you go out at night.” Mission accomplished, B! to “Hold It Against Me.” The only thing worse than this cheesy homage to the oldest Except for a few trip ups here and there, most of the tracks on “Femme” are undeniable pick-up line in the world is its video; yet, it still managed to debut at #1. “Inside Out” hands-in-the-air, club-ready anthems. None of these tracks nor the album are going to slows down the BPM for a sec, but I wouldn’t exactly call it a ballad. Even though I think win any Grammys, but it is what it is and doesn’t try to be anything more than a fun, this track would sound better with a little more bump behind it, I can see how the topic high-energy collection of party tracks. And in case you were wondering, Brit is set to of break-up sex calls for something a bit more subtle. take “Femme Fatale” on tour this summer.

“I Wanna Go” takes us out of the bedroom and back to the dance floor again, except You can catch me working the turntables at The Betsy for its weekly Monday night producers Martin and Shellback decide to take the safe route on this one. party Vinyl! Stop by and say hello!

Producers Henrik Jonback and Bloodshy take the wheel for a bit on the bouncy If you’re a musician, producer or recording artist and would like your work featured in “How I Roll”, giving the album a much-needed break from the Martin-&-Luke-a-thon TOP TRAX, hit me up at [email protected]

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24 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com 2040 || wirewire magazinemagazine || followwireweekly.com wire on facebook & twitter: visit www.wireweekly.com & click on the icons 21 | wire magazine | follow wire on facebook & twitter: visit www.wireweekly.com & click on the icons THIS WEEK THURSDAY, April 7 TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST. Enjoy seven different BUCK15 LOUNGE: As one of the bars, DJ Michael Tank, stiff drinks, beau- longest running Thursday night soirees, tiful dancers, and, of course, the only Simple Life Thursdays is always the place place where there’s “Never a cover... to be. DJ Daisy D. spins fun hip-hop, Always a groove.” ‘80s, rock, and dance hits, with Chyna as Door Goddess. 707 Lincoln Lane, SCORE: The Penny Back Boyz host Miami Beach. the weekly Friday night party Filthy Gorgeous Fridays with DJ Mac spinning LUXLUX:: EdisonEdison FarrowFarrow launcheslaunches thethe newnew-- a true open format and Score’s hottest estest evolutionevolution ofof hishis weeklyweekly SimpleSimple LifeLife Go-Go boys on the speaker boxes. ThursdaysThursdays at atLUX. LUX. Enjoy Enjoy shows showsby Chyna, by DaisyChyna, D, DaisyErika Norell,D, Erika and Norell, TP Lords. and This TP SATURDAY, April 9 isLords. sure Thisto beis surethe hottestto be thenew hottest party new in Southparty Beach!in South Beach! DISCOTEKKA: Downtown Miami’s only gay dance party delivers one hell MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from of a shindig every Saturday night as 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by a night Discotekka divas Vegas Dion, TP Lords, with the ladies, as Pandora Events hosts Sasha Sky, and Victoria Sky entertain Sweet with $3 beer specials all night and mesmerize the crowd while interna- long and music by DJ Zehno. Located tional DJs keep up the beat. Doors open near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. at 11 p.m. 950 NE 2nd Ave. www. discotekka.com PALACE: Palace hosts Cabaret Thursdays with solo performances by the MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from incomparable Tiffany Fantasia. Show 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by FLASH starts at 6 p.m. $3 domestic beer and Saturdays with the hottest music videos $11 draft pitcher specials all night. and visual entertainment by VJ Chris Racine till 3 a.m. with $7 Belvedere SCORE: Enjoy cocktails out on the patio cocktails all night. Located near the cor- and watch the famous Lincoln Road traf- ner of Lincoln and Michigan. fic pass by as you and your friends chill and enjoy great music. Tonight Score PALACE: Enjoy a special day of drag hosts the steamiest Thursday night soiree shows, great food, and stiff cocktails, with fab beats by DJ Pride paired with as The Palace Bar hosts Drag Madness an incredible crowd of delicious party- with Tiffany Fantasia and her gaggle of goers. 727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. performers! Heels hit the pavement at 6 p.m. sharp! TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST with seven different bars, SCORE: Tonight is Score’s weekly DJ Just Oliver, stiff drinks, and beautiful Bigger Saturdays, the largest gay dance dancers. And if you’re looking for some party on the Beach with beats by interna- hot papis, DJ Adora will be hosting tional DJ sensations, and performances Sabroso in Bar 5! “Never a cover... by CircX. 727 Lincoln Road. Always a groove.” TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 with Tommy UZCA: UZCA hosts the vernissage of and the locals from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on self-portraits by Daniela Urzi. Enjoy everything. Come tonight and enjoy a complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres, full house of hot men and some incred- while perusing the beautiful photogra- ible beats by DJ Mika. “Never a cover... phy from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 4025 NE Always a groove.” 2nd Ave., Design District. SUNDAY, April 10 FRIDAY, April 8 ANGLERS: If you are looking to nurse HYPE: Tonight Edison Farrow hosts his that hangover with some unlimited mimo- Friday night sensation, Hype, with free sas and bloody Mary’s, look no further Finlandia vodka cocktails from 10 p.m. than 660 at the Anglers. Enjoy great to 11 p.m. and music by DJ Bryan Zero. food and delicious libations in one of 721 Lincoln Lane. www.sobesocialclub. the most beautiful boutique resorts Miami com Beach has to offer.

MOVA: It’s @MOVA Fridays with $6 THE LORDS: If you love great food Finlandia vodka cocktails and a late paired with free drinks, Punch Brunch night 2-4-1 happy hour from 1 a.m. to is the way to go, as Cha Cha Rooster 3 a.m., as well as fab beats by DJ MIIK at The Lords offers a two-course meal & DJ J Felix. Located near the corner of paired with two free cocktails for only Lincoln and Michigan. $25. Afterwards, enjoy cocktails poolside for their weekly Punch T-dance. PALACE: Drag Madness is the place to be to see the hottest Friday night MOVA: After a long weekend of parties shows by Latrice Royale, Champagne and boys, it’s time to relax and enjoy Bordeaux, and Noel Leon beginning at $4 SUNDAYs at MOVA with half price 6 p.m. You never know what these girls cocktails till 9 p.m. and $4 Finlandia are gonna do, so get there early! vodka cocktails all day long. No cover.

22 | wire magazine | follow wire on facebook & twitter: visit www.wireweekly.com & click on the icons PALACE: Swing by the only gay bar and serving as a benefit for Care on Ocean Drive for one of SoBe’s most Resource from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. with unique and over-the-top brunches, as $5 Finlandia cocktails all night. Located some of South Florida’s most fabulously near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. frocked fellows take to the sidewalk to perform for hundreds of onlookers dur- PALACE: Better than ever before on ing Brunchic. Two seatings: 11:30 a.m. Ocean Drive and 12th Street, try it for or 2 p.m. Afterwards, check out the lunch or a late afternoon snack, or just sexiest Sunday T Dance in SoBe. 1200 hang out at the bar with the locals. No Ocean Drive. matter what you’re in the mood for, Palace is sure to have it! SCORE: It’s Panty Raid, an afternoon party for women who love women, fol- SCORE: It’s Planeta Macho, the hottest lowed by Score’s weekly karaoke night Latin Party in Miami Beach, featuring hosted by Tiffany Fantasia. With over incredible Latin beats by award win- 2,000 titles to choose from, you are ner DJ George Ferrero, Pelu Rivero on sure to find a song to inspire your inner drums, amazing shows by Miami’s best star. Grab a cocktail and belt out your female impersonators, and the hottest favorite number. crowd in town. Don’t miss this party – it’s South Florida’s Best Latin Party! TWIST: 2-4-1 happy hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on everything. Afterwards, some TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 p.m. of the most scandalous drag performers to 9 p.m. on everything. Tonight Dustin will hit the stage upstairs, while DJ Paulie Reffca hosts his weekly party, Fun House works it out on the main dance floor. Tuesdays. With DJ Daisy D working the At TWIST: “Never a cover...Always a turntables on the main dance floor, you groove. can bet the beats will be hot and the dance floor, packed. $5 Jumbo Blue WIREWIRE MAGAZINEMAGAZINE TRAVELING Long Island Ice Teas all night long. BRUNCHBRUNCH:: StopStop byby TheThe Angler’sAngler’s forfor this Never a cover… Always a groove. week’sweek’s editionedition ofof ourour traveling brunch. EnjoyEnjoy threethree hourshours ofof FREEFREE unlimitedunlimited WEDNESDAY, April 13 42BELOW42BELOW vodkavodka cocktailscocktails pairedpaired with a three-coursethree-course mealmeal forfor $35$35 fromfrom 1212 p.m.p.m. LGBT VISITOR’S CENTER: The toto 33 p.m.p.m. RSVP:RSVP: [email protected]@wireweekly.com MDGLCC hosts a networker in support of Miami Beach Gay Pride with complimen- MONDAY, April 11 tary cocktails provided by Brown Forman from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Afterwards, the KILL YOUR IDOL: Dustin Reffca pres- Miami Beach Cinematheque will screen ents Glitter Box Mondays with Manic the film, Were the World Mine. 1130 Monday beats by DJ Smeejay. $1 PBR Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Beers and $4 vodka drinks. Doors open at 10 p.m. 222 Espanola Way, Miami THE LORDS: There’s no better way to Beach. spend hump day than with a fabulous happy hour. Join Adora as she hosts MOVA: Tonight is SHOUT!, a hot new Gettin’ Lucky with Adora. $5 Cha Cha karaoke night, where everyone can be a margarits, $6 Finlandia cocktails, and star or at least try to be. And if you need $5 domestics from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. a little liquid courage, there will be half priced martinis all night long. Located MOVA: Stop by for MOVA’s weekly near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. College Night Wednesdays, hosted by the Penny Back Boyz. While DJ Daisy D PALACE: Stop in for comfort food at & DJ J Felix works the turntables, enjoy a lunch or dinner. Special bon voyage $1 Finlandia cocktails from 9 p.m. to 10 cocktail specials all day. 1200 Ocean p.m. followed by $4 Finlandia Cocktails Drive. all night long. Located on the corner of Michigan and Lincoln. SCORE: Happy Monday, where all drinks, well and domestic, are half-price PALACE: Stop by the Beach House to from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. No cover. enjoy one of Palace’s signature cocktails. 1200 Ocean Drive. TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 drinks ‘till 9 p.m. Then it’s “I’m A Local” night, with SCORE: Come and spend a pleasant $3 drinks for anyone with TWIST’s “I’m evening on one of Score’s outdoor A Local” I.D. all night long. Join Nathan couches as they host Martini Madness in the Frolic Lounge for his signature Night. A half price Happy Hour runs till mix of pop and the top 20. Also check 9 p.m. out the fabulous men of Gaiety in the Bungalow Bar starting at 10 p.m. and TWIST: It’s time to hit the stage as DJ Bryan Zero’s fab beats on the main Sean Brady hosts the Sean Brady Show. dance floor. Karaoke and tons of entertainment all night long. After getting your jam on, TUESDAY, April 12 head over to the main dance floor to snag some beats from DJ Maximus MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3000. Happy Hour from 1 p.m. to 9 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. followed by Mova’s p.m. with 2-4-1 on everything. “Never a weekly Drag Bingo, hosted by Geraldine cover...Always a groove.”

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