SPECIAL EDITION 10TH ANNIVERSARY MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE

ISSUE # 14 | 04.05.18

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6. PUBLISHER'S CORNER: CELEBRATING MIAMI BEACH OF NBC 6 PHOTO COURTESY GAY PRIDE As a proud sponsor of the 10th anniversary Miami Beach Gay Pride, Wire Magazine brings you our special annual edition previewing Pride, including interviews of both Grand Marshals and a detailed events schedule so you can plan your festivities.

7. FEATURE: TEAM GOLD & ST. ROCH MARKET FUNDRAIS- ING FOR AIDS WALK Team Gold from Hotel Gaythering's sports league has partnered with St. Roch Market to host an AIDS Walk fundraiser, as part of their fundraising efforts through multiple events.

11. COVER STORY: GRAND MARSHAL GUS KENWORTHY Olympic Medalist Grand Marshal Gus Kenworthy sat down with Wire Magazine to discuss what Pride means to him, living as an openly gay athlete and competing in the Olympics.

14. COVER STORY: ALLY GRAND MARSHAL ROXANNE VARGAS EMMY Award Winner and Ally Grand Marshal Roxanne Vargas chats with Wire Magazine about working on television and her passionate support of the LGBTQ community.

16. MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE EVENTS SCHEDULE Check out Wire Magazine's annual guide show- casing all the events taking place during Miami Beach Gay Pride, so you can plan your schedule and get the most out of this year's celebration.

20. TOP TRAX: TAYLOR DAYNE Grammy-nominated singer Taylor Dayne shares her excitement about performing during the 10th anniversary Miami Beach Gay Pride. “Think you can slow me down, HIV? Not in this lifetime.” Yuri - Miami, FL Living with HIV.

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he 30th Annual AIDS Walk Miami will take place on April 22, and part of its success comes from the grassroots efforts of local community leaders and organizations. For the second year in a row, Team Gold from Hotel Gaythering's sports league (teamgold.us) has rallied to support AIDS Walk by hosting mul- tiple fundraising events, including happy hours, whiskey tastings, and a party at the hot new St. Roch Market in the Design District on Thursday, April 19 from 7-10 p.m. This year, their efforts are being supported by Avita Pharmacy, which has offered to match any donations made from April 1-22 up to $2,500.

Wire Magazine sat down with Team Gold mem- bers Thomas Barker and Yaniv Cohen to learn more about their fundraising efforts and the AIDS Walk Pre-Walk Party at the St. Roch Market.

Michael Bustamante: How did you person- ally get involved with AIDS Walk 2018? Thomas Barker: I have unfortunately had a number of friends fnd out they're HIV positive. Although every situation is a little different, every MB: What have you guys done to support AIDS Walk? experience begins with a fear of the unknown. TB: We have partnered with Hôtel Gaythering to host two fundraising events – an AIDS Walk AIDS Walk raises much needed funds to support Happy Hour and a Whisgay Tasting with Woodford Reserve. With their support, we have Care Resource, which has continually helped raised over $8,000. Our next big event will be in partnership with the new St. Roch Market my friends navigate through their fear of the un- in the Design District. known and get access to healthcare and treat- ments they would otherwise not have. MB: How did St. Roch Market get involved with AIDS Walk? Yaniv Cohen: When St. Roch heard about my team's effort in raising money for AIDS Walk, MB: What do you hope to accomplish this year they offered to help me, as I'm part of the Market. Working with Thomas, we came up with with AIDS Walk? an idea of hosting a pre-walk party to celebrate AIDS Walk and all the participants, while still TB: One of the most amazing things about be- raising money through St. Roch sales and recruiting more people to walk with us. ing in the Gaythering's Sports League is the op- portunity to connect with people. We feel that it MB: What is taking place on April 19th? is important for us to give back to the community YC: We will gather the participants of AIDS Walk 2018, as well as people who have not that has given each of us so much. Last year, we registered yet to celebrate the amazing 30 years of AIDS Walk Miami. Our guests will enjoy a raised close to $8,000 for AIDS Walk. This year, chance to meet the chefs and mixologist of St. Roch, and enjoy some incredible food and cock- we are hoping to increase our fundraising efforts tails. Since proceeds from the bar will go to AIDS Walk 2018, we hope people will cocktail to $15,000; but, beyond raising the much-need- for a cause with us. In addition, DJ Arlette will spin and a surprise performance will take place. ed funds for AIDS Walk, we also want to spark a dialogue about PrEP and the stigma associated Visit wiremag.com to read the extended version of this interview.

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s a proud sponsor of the 10th anniversary Miami Beach Gay Pride, Wire Magazine sat down with Olympic silver medalist Gus Kenworthy, this year's Pride Grand Marshal, to chat about his life, career, be- ing gay, and leading this year's Pride parade.

Gus frst represented the United States in the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia as a 23-year-old athlete, and proudly won the silver medal in slopestyle. Gus and his boyfriend Mat- thew Wilkas also made headlines around the world during the recent 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, when Matthew gave Gus a good-luck kiss before a qualifying run that was caught on camera by NBC and carried the world over. Besides his Olympic success, Gus has reached the top of his sport and earned seven World titles and fve X Games Medals. He is indeed one of the top freeskiers in the world, and one of a handful of athletes to reg- ularly earn top honors in slopestyle, halfpipe and big air events. In 2015, Gus came out as a proud gay man on the cover of ESPN The Magazine, garnering enthusiastic support glob- ally, and making him even more marketable for endorsement deals than before.

Rafa Carvajal: What are you most looking forward to about being the 10-year anniversa- ry Miami Beach Gay Pride Grand Marshal? Gus Kenworthy: I've never been to Florida and I've heard nothing but good things about Miami Beach, so I'm excited to make it down there. I think I'm most looking forward to the beautiful men, the beautiful weather and obvi-

PHOTO COURTESY OF NBC 6 PHOTO COURTESY ously the beautiful celebration of Pride!

#14 2018 WIREMAG.COM 11 RC: Why did you decide to be a part of Miami Beach Gay Pride this year? "I AM GAY. I AM AN GK: I've had so much fun at Pride celebrations in other cities that when I was asked to be ATHLETE. I SHOULDN'T the Grand Marshal for Miami Beach Pride, I agreed without even really knowing what I was HAVE TO HIDE ANY PART signing up for. I think it's going to be amazing! OF MY IDENTITY." RC: What does Pride mean to you, and why do - GUS KENWORTHY you think it is so important to celebrate Pride? GK: Pride means owning who you are and wanting to share yourself with the world. I think it's important to celebrate Pride because for so long, and still today in many parts of the world, LGBTQ people have been forced to live in fear for their safety and being "out" and "proud" weren't even options.

RC: Were you ever worried that being openly gay would have a negative effect on your ca- reer, and why? GK: Yes. Unlike other sports, I don't get paid to ski by a team or federation. My income is based off endorsement deals and those are gotten based off my "image" and presence in the sport. I was worried that being out would isolate me or make me less marketable. In fact, it's done just the opposite.

RC: Why do you think it is so important to live your life as an openly gay athlete? GK: Because that is who I am. I am gay. I am an athlete. I shouldn't have to hide any part of OF NBC 6 PHOTO COURTESY my identity.

RC: What advice would you give to young people struggling with their identity, coming out and the pressures from society? GK: I would encourage anybody and every- body, whether they're LGBTQ or not, to live their life as honestly and authentically as pos- sible. Take time to recognize who you are and the things that make you that person. Embrace those facts about yourself and then share them with the world! There's nothing more fulflling than getting to live your truth, and I think only to be able to compete. It was just really unfortunate timing. In the end, I was able to ski but it then can you hope to fnd happiness. wasn't at full intensity and I wasn't able to do what I went there to do. It's ok though, it's all part of the sport. RC: How did you prepare for this year's Winter Olympics? RC: What is the best part of being an Olympic silver medalist? GK: I trained a lot. Both on hill and in the gym. GK: The opportunities that have presented themselves to me because of it. I pushed myself to work on tricks that scared me and pushed through injuries all season long. RC: What are your future career plans? GK: I'm not totally sure. I'm planning on skiing this next winter in only a handful of events: The RC: What were the biggest challenges that you Dew Tour, X Games, World Championships and the U.S. Grand Prix, and seeing how those faced during competition? go, how I'm feeling, and kind of just play it by ear. The next Winter Olympics are four years GK: I broke my thumb the day before my event away and that's a long time and a lot of skiing, training, sacrifce and injury that would be in Korea, fell on my hip the day before that and required to make it there, so I'm not 100% sure if I'm up for that for a third time – we'll see got a massive hematoma on my hip. It looked though. like a grapefruit on my hip and it had to be drained. I was limping around all day, and up RC: What else would you like to share with Wire Magazine readers? until my event I wasn't even sure I was going GK: Follow me and my dog Beemo on Instagram: @guskenworthy and @beemopup.

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cdc.gov/StartTalking /ActAgainstAIDS /StartTalkingHIV @TalkHIV ROXANNE VARGAS EMMY Award Winner & Miami Beach Gay Pride Ally Grand Marshal By Rafa Carvajal

any of us know Roxanne Vargas from both her television work and her pas- sionate support of the LGBTQ community for many years. Roxanne is an EMMY Award winner, the host of NBC 6's "6 in the Mix," an NBC 6 weekend anchor, a fre- quent Spanish contributor for NBC 6's sister station Telemundo 51, and a beloved Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade emcee.

Wire Magazine sat down with Roxanne to dis- cuss her advocacy for the LGBTQ community and what it means to be the 10th anniversary Miami Beach Gay Pride Ally Grand Marshal.

Rafa Carvajal: What do you enjoy the most about working on TV and NBC 6? Roxanne Vargas: It's all about the people. The people who I serve in this community, and the people who I work with at NBC 6 and Tele- mundo 51. To tell the stories of my communi- ty is the ultimate responsibility and privilege, and it is so rewarding when I meet people face to face, out and about! My colleagues and friends are incredible professionals – and just really good people! Our job is a tough one, but knowing that we all support each other and have the same goal in mind, makes it easier to get the job done.

"SHOWING UP MAKES SUCH A GREAT IMPACT. IT SAYS I'M HERE, I SEE YOU, I SUPPORT YOU, I STAND WITH YOU." - ROXANNE VARGAS OF NBC 6 PHOTO COURTESY

14 WIREMAG.COM #14 2018 RC: How did you get involved with Miami Beach Gay Pride? "PRIDE IS SUCH A FUN, FREEING, UPLIFTING EVENT WITH SO MUCH LOVE RV: It was so organic. I raised my hand, I want- ed to cover Miami Beach Gay Pride. Gloria AND POSITIVITY ALL AROUND! I'VE ALWAYS FELT LIKE I WAS A PART OF Estefan and Kenny Ortega had been named Grand Marshals for that year. Who isn't a fan MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE, AND NOW I REALLY AM! I ALWAYS WILL BE." of Gloria and Kenny? I had been following the progress of their flm, A Change of Heart, and - ROXANNE VARGAS was excited about the flm's message and re- lease. I dove right into Miami Beach Gay Pride RC: Why do you think it is so important to support the LGBTQ community? and I fell in love with everyone and everything RV: It's the right thing to do. I've always said that in any opportunity I've ever had to speak pub- about the event. licly about the LGBTQ community. There are sides to every story, but I don't think there is a side here. There are youth experiencing homelessness right now because of their sexuality, who don't RC: What advice would you give to other peo- feel safe at home or at school. People who are persecuted just because of who they chose to live ple considering becoming public allies and ad- their life with and love. We need to be better citizens of this world, and protect and love each vocates of the LGBTQ community? other. That's the world I want for my children. RV: Just show up! That's right from last year's Ally Grand Marshal, Liebe Gadinsky. She and RC: What does Pride mean to you, and why do you think it is so important to celebrate Pride? I were speaking before one of last year's Pride RV: Pride means freedom. Freedom to be you, to express who you are in your heart, head and events when I was going to interview Liebe and soul! The celebration of self is among the most precious and most important. It's like a birthday her husband Seth. As I spoke to them about – let's celebrate your life! their involvement that was the main message that stuck with me. Showing up makes such a RC: What events are you most looking forward to, and why? great impact. It says I'm here, I see you, I sup- RV: The Parade, of course! It's the culmination of a week's long celebration, and a drive down port you, I stand with you. When you use the historic Ocean Drive where you can see and touch the people! The Pride Parade is so unifying language of "becoming an ally," it sounds way and fun, that's what I'm most looking forward to. more complicated than it actually is. You can be an advocate in your own circle – your kid's RC: What do you think sets Miami Beach Gay Pride apart from other gay Pride celebrations school, your church, your grocery store. Jump worldwide? in when you hear conversation about the com- RV: The people, it's Miami, so "el calor Latino" is on full display during Miami Beach Gay Pride. munity, agree and support what they are say- The passion of the people too, both attendees and the incredible team, and the Miami Beach Gay ing, or offer to enlighten their conversation if Pride board working around the clock to organize an incredible event with heart at the center you know it's not an accurate portrayal. Make of it all. Miami Beach Gay Pride is also still a free event thanks to all the generous donors and it a teachable moment. sponsors!

RC: What are you looking forward to the most RC: Is there anything else you would like to share with Wire Magazine readers? about being this year's Ally Grand Marshal? RV: Thank you. I'm so incredibly grateful and humbled by the community for this great honor – RV: Being with the community. My husband one of the greatest honors of my life. I consider this a great responsibility, to start and lead an and I are so loved and embraced – literally – important conversation about advocates in and for the community. I have already had such won- the best hugs ever! Pride is such a fun, freeing, derful opportunities to have really great, intellectual conversations with people who have stopped uplifting event with so much love and positivity me in the grocery store when I'm with my family to ask me what being an ally means, and about all around! I've always felt like I was a part of Miami Beach Gay Pride. I'm thankful, and I'm excited about the party! Oh, and I can't wait to PHOTO BY STEPHEN R. LANG Miami Beach Gay Pride, and now I really am! meet Gus Kenworthy! I hope we become BFFs, I love him! I always will be.

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*Offcial Miami Beach Gay Pride Event Photos by J.R. Davis & Rafa Carvajal THURSDAY, APRIL 5 FRIDAY, APRIL 6

*PAMM Free Community Night: Pride *Miami Beach Gay Pride VIP Gala Fuego 5-9 p.m. 7:30-10:30 p.m. 10 p.m. Perez Art Museum Miami Faena Forum Score 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 3300-3398 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 1437 Washington Ave., Miami Beach Admission: Free Admission: $100 in advance, $125 at the door Score presents Fuego with music by DJ Citizen As part of PAMM Free Community Night, Jane. join the Pérez Art Museum Miami for a Pride Join special guest hosts Julie Goldman and celebration on the museum's waterfront terrace Brandy Howard at the glamorous Faena *Basement Pride Kick-off Party with live music, Pride-themed cocktails, drag Forum for the Pride VIP Gala, presented by 11 p.m. - 5 a.m. performances, art-making, and more. The the Azuri Center. Meet the 2018 Pride Mar- Basement at the Edition Hotel event is free, but you have to RSVP at shals, Grand Marshal Olympic Medalist Gus 2901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach pamm.org/pammpride2018. Kenworthy and Ally Marshal EMMY-Award Admission: $25 presale, VIP $45 winner Roxanne Vargas. The VIP Gala will Sabroso Thursdays also feature the newly crowned Miss Miami Jake Resnicow and Scott Hauser present the 8-11 p.m. Beach Gay Pride 2018, and recognize the offcial Friday night event of Miami Beach TWIST Miami Beach Gay Pride founding members. Gay Pride weekend at Basement at the Edition 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach Vibes by DJ Adora, special entertainment Hotel – featuring a nightclub, bowling alley Admission: Free courtesy of Celebrity Cruises, and various and ice-skating rink – with a award-winning performances throughout the night. sound and lighting. Enjoy beats by DJ Paulo Sabroso Thursdays with music by DJ Adora & Pacheco, and spinning disco in the Bowl by DJ Mika. 2-4-1 drinks until 3 a.m. Stiff drinks Always Packed Deejay Smeejay. and beautiful dancers."Never a cover… 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. Always a groove." TWIST Bubble Gum Fridays: Coliseum 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach Nightclub Reunion Admission: Free 11 p.m. The Manor 2-4-1 Happy Hour, 1-9 p.m. on everything. 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Music by DJ Tony Ynot "Never a cover… Admission: No cover before midnight, 21+ for Always a groove." FL Residents; after midnight, 21+ members $7, non-members $10; $12 all night for under 21

The Manor presents Coliseum Nightclub's Re- union with its original cast, Daisy Deadpetals and T.P. Lords. DJ JPS in the Ballroom; DJ Miik in the Ultra Lounge. $150 VIP Room Bottle Special. themanorcomplex.com

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*Beach Party Festival Village *Unscripted with Gus Kenworthy & 12-10 p.m. Roxanne Vargas: Ocean Drive, 11th-14th St., Miami Beach An intimate Q&A with the Admission: Free Pride Marshals 1-2 p.m. Beach Party Festival Village in Lummus Park with Expo, two main stages of entertain- Main Stage ment and DJs, plus a Kids Zone. Main Stage opening with DJ Yazz, noon to 6 p.m. Ocean Drive, between 11th & 12th, Miami Headlining DJ Dan Slater will be at Main Stage, 6-10 p.m. Enjoy special surprise Beach performances throughout the day, along with 125 vendor booths, food and cocktails. Get up close and personal with Miami Beach *North Latin Stage Gay Pride's 10th anniversary Grand Mar- 12-8 p.m. shals. Get the opportunity to ask them ques- Ocean Drive, between 13th & 14th, Miami Beach tions and hear frsthand about their commit- Admission: Free ment and support of the LGBTQ community.

Presented by TD Bank, enjoy DJ Ruben and emcee Marco Perez, 12-4 p.m.; percus- Muscle Boy Saturdays sionist Angel Emilio at 3 p.m.; DJ Adora and emcee Pussila, 4-8 p.m.; with special 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. drag showcase by Pussila's Latin divas, Naya Lords and Elishaly D'Witshes at 5 p.m.; TWIST and headlining Latin pop artist Fedro, presenting VOX, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach Admission: Free *Main Stage 12-10 p.m. 2-4-1 Happy Hour 1-9 p.m. on everything. In- Ocean Drive, between 11th & 12th, Miami Beach credible beats by DJ Mika. "Never a cover… Admission: Free Always a groove."

Presented by Celebrity Cruises and hosted by Athena Dion, enjoy continuous Miami Club Boi presents Pride Miami Beach Gay Pride dancers, DJ Yazz Burrell noon-6 p.m.; a special performance pre- 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. sented by Celebrity Cruises at 4 p.m.; Joanna James, Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride Score 2017's farewell performance at 5 p.m.; DJ/producer Dan Slater 6-10 p.m.; and a 9 1437 Washington Ave., Miami Beach p.m. performance by this year's headliner, singer-songwriter Betty Who. Club Boi Miami in association with Score present Sexxy Saturdays featuring the music of DJ Dias & DJ Gavin T, plus sexy go-go's.

*URGE: Proud 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. Score 1437 Washington Ave., Miami Beach Discounted Advance Admission: $45, VIP: $95

Score Productions and Hilton Wolman proudly present URGE: Proud, the offcial Saturday night party of Miami Beach Gay Pride, featuring DJ Paulo and DJ Nacho Chapado, who will take you on an unparalleled musical journey. Advance tickets available at urgemiami.com. VIP tickets offer a vodka open bar till 2 a.m. and an URGE: Proud t-shirt.

Dirty Pop 11 p.m. The Manor 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Admission: No cover before midnight, 21+ for FL Residents; after midnight, 21+ members $7, non-members $10; $12 all night for under 21.

Have a blast at The Manor during Dirty Pop with DJ Drew G. Enjoy sexy, beautiful dancers, $3 well drinks 11 p.m. - midnight and $150 VIP Room bottle special.

#14 2018 WIREMAG.COM 17 SUNDAY, APRIL 8

*Pride Parade Viewing Party *North Latin Stage 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 12-8 p.m. Palace Bar Ocean Drive, between 13th & 14th, Miami 1052 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach Beach Admission: $80 for brunch only, $150 for brunch plus a bottle of Veuve Clicquot or Admission: Free Möet & Chandon champagne Presented by TD Bank, enjoy DJ Juan Carlos Enjoy a cool seat right on Ocean Drive under Palace's oversized terrace with com- and emcee Marco Perez, 12-4 p.m.; Sol Ruiz mentary throughout the parade by TP Lords, a delicious brunch from Palace's special Tribu live at 3 p.m.; DJ Josh Riptide and per- "Pride Brunch" menu, and a personal bottle of chilled champagne. This event sells cussionist Angel Emilio, 4-8 p.m.; with special out every year and tables are going fast. Don't miss your chance to enjoy this year's drag performances by Poizon Ivy, Teresita La parade at Palace. For more information contact [email protected]. Caliente and Adora starting at 4 p.m.; and a headline performance by Lucy Grau y su *10th Anniversary Pride Parade orquestra live at 7 p.m. 12-2 p.m. Ocean Drive, 5th-15th St., Miami Beach *Main Stage Admission: Free 12-10 p.m. Ocean Drive, between 11th & 12th, Miami Arrive early to get your spot and view Miami Beach Gay Pride's 10th anniversary Beach parade with 70+ entries. Grandstand seating will be available to enjoy the show Admission: Free between 11th and 12th streets on Ocean Drive. Streets will be blocked off starting at 11:30 a.m., except for 10th St. Once the parade begins, Ocean Drive will be Presented by Celebrity Cruises, enjoy continu- closed, except for crossings on 5th St. and 15th St. ous Miami Beach Gay Pride dancers, Deejay Smeejay 12-6 p.m.; a special performance *10th Anniversary Pride Festival presented by Celebrity Cruises at 4 p.m.; the 12-10 p.m. newly crowned Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride Ocean Drive, 5th-15th St., Miami Beach 2018 at 5 p.m.; DJ Hector Fonseca, 6-10 Admission: Free p.m.; Natasha Bessez at 7 p.m.; Pop, R&B and disco Grammy-award winning music icon The Pride Festival follows the parade, with the expo and international performanc- Thelma Houston at 8 p.m.; headliner Taylor es, along with 125 vendor booths, food and cocktails; culminating in a spectacular Dayne at 9 p.m., among other performances freworks display over the ocean. Join in for the Festival Opening Ceremonies at the throughout the day by Gigi Diaz, Tiffany T. Main Stage, at approximately 2 p.m., after the Parade concludes, with special guest Fantasia and TP Lords. emcee Julie Goldman. Welcome remarks, Grand Marshals and special 10th anniver- sary surprises. Opening Deejay Smeejay on the Main Stage, noon to 6 p.m. Headlin- Beach Ball T-Dance ing DJ Hector Fonseca, 20 time offcial Billboard #1 remixer for Lady Gaga, Rihanna, 6 p.m. Beyonce, Sia & others, with a special performance by Natascha Bessez. TWIST 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach Admission: Free

Celebrate Pride with amazing beats by DJ Alex Infniti and DJ Paulie. 2-4-1 cocktails in the Garden Bar with Gaiety dancers. "Never a cover… Always a groove."

*Fireworks 9 p.m. Lummus Park Ocean Drive, 11th-13th St., Miami Beach Admission: Free

Climax Tribal 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. Score 1437 Washington Ave., Miami Beach Discounted Advance Admission: $30

Score celebrates Miami Beach Gay Pride weekend by taking Climax Tribal to the beach! Get ready for an intense tribal beats throw- down with the Legendary DJ Nina Flowers & DJ Ed Wood, directly from Puerto Rico.

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nytime I hear Taylor Dayne belt out one of her legendary dance hits like "Tell It To My Heart" or "Prove Your Love," it's not un- usual to catch me singing along, moving to the beat or both. And don't even get me started on her heart-wrenching slow jams, "Love Will Lead You Back" and "I'll Always Love You!" Whether its beat or ballads, there's no doubt that this diva can command any room – large or small.

Ever since she exploded onto the scene in 1987 with her big hair, big attitude and even bigger voice, the Grammy-nominated singer has been one of the LGBTQ community's most loyal supporters; unleashing addictive club an- thems, headlining at Pride events around the globe and even performing the offcial theme song of the 2010 Gay Games, "Facing a Miracle." This weekend the unstoppable artist will be proving her love for us on the shores of Miami Beach as we celebrate our communi- ty's most anticipated event of the year – Miami Beach Gay Pride.

Having met her backstage in the mid-90's just before she took the stage at my favorite gay club, my teenage self was once again feeling giddy at the thought of having a more in-depth convo with one of my all-time favorite idols; and she did not disappoint. Here's what she had to say about her Miami Beach Pride debut, what surprises she has in store for us, and what she is most proud of.

DJ FR8-O: You've performed at quite a few Pride events throughout your career. How does it feel to fnally be doing Miami Pride for the frst time and for its 10th anniversary? Taylor Dayne: I'm excited to be a part of this year's Miami Beach Pride. I have had many a fun and lovely time in Miami over the last 25 years, watching the city grow.

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DF: The LGBTQ community have been your kept coming down, I just felt like we all were the coast of Cinque de Terre, or in my lit- biggest fans over the years, and you have part of the whole and were sticking through tle cafe in Portofno after my concerts ear- been one of our biggest advocates in return. it. So let the rain come! The show will go lier that week in the open amphitheater in So, thank you for that! What do you think on. I felt wonderful. There's no magic bullet, I Taormina, Italy. about the strides we've made over the last work on diet, exercise and work with alterna- decade? tive modalities that help me feel 25 and have DF: While you're in Miami, will you be tak- TD: Thank you as well. I've enjoyed such the energy, ha-ha. ing some time to soak up the sun? Maybe a incredible support and enthusiasm from the mojito (or two)? LGBTQ community for over 28 years. Cele- DF: What do you do on your downtime TD: …or looking at a property or two and bration is key. While knocking down doors when you're not on tour? dragging my mom with me. is essential, growing families help growing TD: Read, sleep, Netfix, hike, family time, communities prosper. That's what I've been friends, breathe, and take an exploring trip DF: Your kids are your #1 pride and joy, but able to witness through the last couple of de- once a year. what else are you most proud of? cades; watching LGBTQ marriages become TD: Yes, I'm truly proud of them, and I'm families and have children, and communities DF: You haven't done much TV or flm in a proud of us! We're a family against the odds, fourish. while. Do you plan on ever fexing your act- and I feel grateful I still have the energy and ing muscles again? fortitude to recognize that and appreciate DF: You're known for your classic hits, but TD: I did more theatre in the last three years, our good moments together. we love your surprise club releases too. Can musical theatre and music. I've been record- we expect any new "surprises" at your Pride ing and writing. My focus for 2018 is to DF: What would you like to say to the fans performance? Maybe a little 10th Anniversa- release new music, reinterpret, reinvigorate who will be celebrating 10 years of Miami ry present? and reinforce my branding and marketing. Pride with you on April 8? TD: Many a surprise for 2018! Meaning this TD: Keep doing you! Keep doing good! is my 30 year anniversary celebration. So, DF: If you could go back in time 10 years, With love, Taylor. be ready! what would you say to your younger self? TD: Enjoy the ride! I feel like I do, but at times DF: Last summer I saw you perform at Chica- it's natural that I get overwhelmed. "Single Taylor Dayne Performance DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM | KAVRAMM go Pride – in the rain – and you still look and Mom Syndrome." Live on the Miami Beach Gay Pride Main Stage © sound fawless! How do you stay in shape, Sunday, April 8 at 9 p.m. physically and vocally? DF: Where do you want to be 10 years from Lummus Park

TD: Yes, I remember Chicago Pride. The rain now? Ocean Drive & 12th St., Miami Beach PHOTO CREDIT: was wild! My shoes had to go! As the rain TD: Oh honey, on my yacht, relaxing along If you're a recording artist, producer or musician and would like your work featured in TOP TRAX, hit me up at [email protected].

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