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Wesley Smoot’s “Unleashed LGBTQ” — The First Festival of its Kind (September 22 – 24th, 2023)

“Unleashed LGBTQ” is the first business and entertainment festival of its kind, created by Wesley Smoot with a vision to connect, celebrate, and support LGBTQ+ professionals in an elevated, entertaining setting. After a virtual launch in the midst of the pandemic, this year’s inaugural in-person event is set to happen at Gilley’s Dallas (Texas) from September 22 – 24, 2023. The event will serve as a space for brands, artists, and LGBTQ+ professionals to connect...

Julius Caeser – Prince of Darkness Rules the Night

Eileen ShapiroOct 17, 2022

Julius Caesar, aka Julius Ferreira, is an original New York boy from Queens who was introduced to the nightlife at age 19. He was learning, watching and waiting when, after two years of having learned many different components that are necessary to generate a successful event, Julius was hired at his first LGBTQ venue. After experiencing many variations of the community, he realized his favorite was ballroom culture and then quickly decided he had more...

Nijawwon Matthews – Choreographer to the Stars

Eileen ShapiroSep 29, 2022

Nijawwon Matthews was one of the hottest sights on the island this past weekend. He works for the Joffrey Ballet and for Pace University, and he has worked with icons including Mary J Blige, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson, and many others. I decided to take advantage of his good nature and have a conversation with him. INTERVIEW >>> Hello, Nijawwon. What made you want to be a choreographer? It wasn’t the fact that...

The 56TH Miss Fire Island Pageant Presented by The Ice Palace

Eileen ShapiroSep 16, 2022

Fashioned somewhat after the Miss America pageant, only much more dazzling, the 56th Miss Fire Island Pageant was held at the Ice Palace at Cherry Grove, Fire Island on September 10, under an umbrella of sunshine and sparkle. Hosted by drag icons Ariel Sinclair, Porsche and Logan Hardcore, with music by DJs Chauncey Dandridge and Chuck McTague, the pageant featured a barrage of talented and stunning queens competing for the illustrious title. The winner was...

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Sherif Get Out!’s Doorman of the Year

Eileen ShapiroSep 16, 2022

Sherif has been the loyal doorman at the Eagle for 12 years. Through the pandemic, checking vax cards and ID’s and greeting hundreds of people each night, Sherif is definitely Get Out! magazine’s “Doorman of the Year.” With all the Eagle has to offer–their rooftop, their music and dance floor, as well as their huge events–Sherif is there, smiling. Get Out! exchanged questions with Sherif without him knowing he was an award recipient for his...

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Titanique’s Heart Will Go On, Say The Spoof’s Brilliant Stars

Eileen ShapiroAug 1, 2022

One of the most vibrant musical parodies to hit the off-Broadway stage, Titanique is entertaining fans of Celine Dion and Titanic alike at Asylum NYC. The cast members are all hilarious farceurs with practically super-human voices. Titanique is a wildly clever spoof of the movie Titanic, deftly working the hit songs of Celine Dion into the plot. Get Out was able to interview the cast/creators, including writers Marla Mindelle, who plays Celine, and Constantine Rousouli...

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Billy Porter Talks About His Movie Directing Debut: Anything’s Possible

Eileen ShapiroJul 18, 2022

Celebrated Tony and Emmy winner, star of Pose and Broadway, actor/singer/songwriter, fashion icon and activist Billy Porter has earned quite the cachet for his directorial feature debut with the romantic Gen Z coming of age story Anything’s Possible via Orion Pictures and ALP/Killer Film Productions. The film will air globally and exclusively on Prime Video on July 22, 2022 and stars Eva Reign, Abubakr Ali, and Renée Elise Goldsberry. The film follows a trans high...

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Melba Moore Doesn’t Have To “Imagine” A New Album!

Eileen ShapiroJul 3, 2022

“She is Timeless….She is Unapologetic….She is Marvelous” Melba Moore is celebrating her return to her R&B roots with the release of her new album Imagine, where she continues to leave nothing to the imagination. The 10-track song list renews her relevance and proves that she is musically stronger than ever. She holds the power to create what she imagines. Melba is a triple threat. As a Broadway star, she won a Tony Award for Best...

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Lynda Carter “Human and Divine”

Eileen ShapiroJul 3, 2022

“Music is in our souls, in our hearts, in our minds and in our bodies. We mark events with certain kinds of music, we attribute love to certain kinds of music. Writing this song, I felt extremely vulnerable and inspired. That is where the human and the divine come together” …Lynda Carter Lynda Carter, known the world over for her role as Wonder Woman, is a celebrated singer who has appeared on stage with greats...

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Calum Scott Builds Bridges With His North American Tour

Eileen ShapiroJul 3, 2022

Not every tempest passes in an instant, not every deluge can be brushed off. We can wait for blue skies to be restored or we can take the plunge and seize the day. Multi-platinum, soul-swelling singer/songwriter Calum Scott opts for the latter with his new concept album, Bridges, via Capitol Music Group. Memorializing a particularly dark time in his life through the title song, Calum uncovers unlikely hope in the darkness while embracing his newfound...

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