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BEATS :: Thank God It’s Funny


I rarely gush over a music video. Unless of course, the video is one of Christina Aguilera’s, then I’m a life size gusher. But that changed when I watched “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)”, Kitty Purry’s (Katy Perry’s) brand new music video.

I went into it with low expectations. The video was practically everywhere before it was anywhere. Viral campaigns filled my Facebook and Twitter feeds and even my brother’s favourite website “Funny Or Die” was plastered with Katy’s brace faced teenage alter ego Kathy Beth Terry.

I officially fell in love with this video at the 1 minute 12 second mark when Kathy Beth discovers racy photos of herself online from the night before, causing a muted yelp of terror. And then at 7:18 when Kathy Beth evokes the type of excitement that could only be caused by something big

It’s a colourful and funny 8 minute escape to the 80’s with trippy time travels to the 90’s (thanks to a Hanson cameo) and then present day (YouTube’s Rebecca Black and some dudes from Glee). This song could have been accompanied by your typical party music video but instead was contrasted with an 8 minute comedy skit.

What I’ve always liked about Perry is her childlike approach to her music. The hair, the costumes, the lyrics, the music videos all exude a care-free vibe. She doesn’t take herself too seriously and that care-free attitude translates extremely well onto the computer screen.

The perfect equation: pop music + humor = an unforgettable music video.

T.G.I.F.

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- Nate Webster

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WOMAN OF THE HOUR :: Elvira Kurt


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As she gets set to host the 9th annual Funny Girls and Dynamic Divas, Elvira Kurt, funny and dynamic but never a diva, becomes our latest Woman of the Hour and spills the personal stuff as she takes our TMI Questionnaire:

JUST THE FACTS

I’m a: Sadge born in the year of the Ox, just like my mother…which pretty much explains everything.
I’m: 49. For those of you who Googled ‘Year of the Ox’ and ruled out 1961, “On looks alone, she had to be born in 1973…”, it’s true and I’m as pleasantly shocked as you are. For those of you that considered 1949, well, fuck you.
I was born: Same day as Donny Osmond, Judi Dench and Margaret Hamilton, my gay cup overfloweth…
I: Comedy.
My fave colour: Not to sound pretentious but I’m partial to coqelicot or puniceous, depending on my mood. I also like blue.
Passion: Yes, but only after the kids are asleep.
Fantasy entourage: Bugs Bunny, Alison Bechdel, Janelle Monae, and David Sedaris.
Turn-ons: Someone who likes bra and comic book shopping.
Irresistible in a mate: Must love sushi.
Phrase I most overuse: “Get me my fascinator, dammit!”
Most people would be surprised to know I: have followed them home and know where they live…
Fictional best friend: Hopey from ‘Love and Rockets’
Talent I wish I had: Knowing when to keep my mouth shut.
When I order a cocktail I ask for: Cold beer in a frosty mug.

GUILTY PLEASURES

TV: Million Dollar Listing
Song: Whatever was on last week’s Glee.
Greatest extravagance: Royal wedding memorabilia

WEAR APPARENT

Jeans: Low rise, any brand.
Footwear: Vans, Frye Erin Oxford.
Watch: iPhone.
Eyewear: On the Rachel Maddow continuum.
Casual: Value Village, Boys Dept.
Formal: Value Village, Boys Suits Dept.
Perfume/Cologne: Does Speedstick count?

BEAUTY DUTY

Shampoo: From last hotel.
Face wash: L’eau de bathroom tap.
Moisturizer: Kiss My Ass for the Face.
Body Lotion: Kiss My Face for the Ass.
Indulgence: Kiehl’s Avocado Eye Cream, also tasty on burritos.

GOTTA GETTA GADGET

Gadgets: Badly want noise cancelling headphones, esp. on rainy weekends at home with the teeny-tinys…
On my music player now: Yo Gabba Gabba, Backyardigans, Sho Mo and the Monkey Bunch, Amazon Thirty-Five, Wavin’ Flag.
I always PVR: Reality shows and FF to the ‘so bad it’s good’ parts.

CULTURE VULTURE

Last book read: World of Archie Double Digest #5.
Last movie seen: Rio
Last concert: Senior Kindergarten Spring Concert in Leslieville (f**kin’ rocked!).
Last play: Vagina Monologues at Mother Teresa Middle School.

OBSESSIONS

Current obsession: Self-improvement.
Past obsession: Self-sabotage.
Future obsession: Self-satisfaction.

CRYSTAL BALL

The next big thing will be: Sending tweets with only your mind.

AND FINALLY …

Words of wisdom: Always make a hard copy!

FUNNY GIRLS AND DYNAMIC DIVAS, a music and comedy cabaret! It will be an evening to remember…an incredible silent auction, fabulous food and great company!

Funny Girls & Dynamic Divas will be held June 2nd at the Jane Mallett Theatre. Reception starts at 6 PM. Show time is 7:30 PM.

Hosted by two-time Gemini nominee Elvira Kurt, the line-up features comedians Laurie Elliot and Sabrina Jalees, and musical acts Sarah Slean, Maiko Watson and Alejandra Ribera. Each singer will be backed by the all-female HotHouse Band led by Evelyne Datl.

Tickets available from Sistering 416.926.9762 ext.243 or the St. Lawrence Centre box office 416.366.7723 or www.stlc.com

For more info, visit:  www.sistering.org/events

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WOMAN OF THE HOUR :: Prita Chhabra


She’s a Gemini, in case you didn’t already gather from the cover art. As Prita Chhabra‘s new single ‘Roots’ drops this month in tandem with South Asian Heritage Month in Canada, the recording artist - whose two-faced look was inspired by the late Kevin Aucoin – was inspired to take our TMI Questionnaire and become our Woman of the Hour:

JUST THE FACTS
I’m a: Gemini, but a nice one :)
I’m: Young.
I was born: May 28th, in Montreal.
I’m a: Singer/songwriter.
My fave colour: I love a nude pink.
Passion: Music, shopping, movies, reading, animals and learning.
Fantasy entourage: All my friends that I’ve had since elementary school. We’ve all grown up and have our own lives and I fantasize that we’re all together again having fun, Sex and the City style.
Turn-ons: Honesty, a sense of humor, eyes and smile. Muscles don’t hurt either.
Irresistible in a mate: Someone who truly loves their life!
Phrase I most overuse: It’s an Indian expression of surprise and shock, it sounds like this “haaaaaw!” I seriously need to stop shouting that everytime I’m shopping and see something I like!
Most people would be surprised to know I: Worked at Disney World in Florida for 6 years!
Fictional best friend: Oprah. She’s more like my fairy God Mother.
Talent I wish I had: I wish I could dance professionally.
When I order a cocktail I ask for: Bellini

GUILTY PLEASURES
TV: Oprah … all the way!
Song: It changes. Right now it’s Britney‘s “Till The world Ends”.
Greatest extravagance: Living in North America – we all have extravagant lives compared to the rest of the world! But if we’re talking in North America only, then, my Louis Vuitton purse :)

WEAR APPARENT

Jeans: Whatever fits!
Footwear: I love my TOMS Shoes, they are super comfy and a great cause!

Watch: I don’t wear a watch. As a musician, we’re always late. It’s in our DNA!
Eyewear: Tiffany and Co. (and I love them!!)
Casual: BENCH.
Formal: The most formal clothes I own are Indian Sarees and they are gorgeous!
Perfume / Cologne: Currently, Flower Bomb.

BEAUTY DUTY
Shampoo: Sunsilk.
Face wash: Dove.
Moisturizer: Hope.
Body Lotion: Bath and Body Works extra moisture in Sweet Pea.
Indulgence: This amazing body powder mixed with gold glitter called Eclat Imperial by Guerlain.

GOTTA GETTA GADGET

Gadgets: iPad, Blackberry Bold phone (yeah, gotta update that), iPod Nano.
On my music player now: Adele “Rolling in the Deep”.
I always PVR: Oprah, Glee, Modern Family and The Voice.

CULTURE VULTURE

Last book read: I’m currently reading Mini Shopaholic
Last movie seen: Source Code.
Last concert: Mine!
Last play: Its been too long to remember, but I’m seeing The Lion King again next week and can’t wait!

OBSESSIONS

Current obsession: TOMS Shoes and dresses by Sherri Hill
Past obsession: MAC Makeup and Sunglasses
Future obsession: I really hope it stops…

CRYSTAL BALL
The next big thing will be: Pop music with lots of Indian elements fused in…by ME!!

AND FINALLY …
Words of wisdom: Always follow your heart and have faith even if you’re not too sure of where it is leading you. Believe in your dreams, it’s always worth it even if it doesn’t work out. You’ll have lived your life, not just survived it and be true to you! God made you this way for a reason, live it up!!!

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WOMAN OF THE HOUR :: April Engelberg


April Engelberg not only knows what a hot plate is, she can use it AND created an online cooking show about it.  Pass our new Woman of the Hour our TMI Questionnaire; all hail!

JUST THE FACTS

I’m a: Taurus.

I’m:  23.

I was born: At Mount Sinai in Toronto.

I produce an online cooking show called The Hot Plate. It’s pretty fun and yes, I do get to eat everything after.

My fave colour: Lilac.

Passion: Waterskiing, music (especially country these days), cooking.

Fantasy entourage: My actual best friends, Taylor Swift, Amanda Bynes, the cast of The OC, John Mayer, Justin  Bieber, whoever writes BetchesLoveThisSite.com.

Turn-ons: John Mayer-esque qualities.

Irresistible in a mate: Same as above.

Phrase I most overuse: Saying abbreviations aloud such as “BRB, TTYLZ, GTG”. I know it’s not cool.

Most people would be surprised to know I: Came up with the idea for The Hot Plate because I was really bad at cooking and needed some basic support! I’ve gotten much better since, but I could barely make an edible stir-fry a few years ago.

Fictional best friend:  Taylor Swift and Amanda Bynes.

Talent I wish I had: Songwriting and a good voice.

When I order a cocktail I ask for: Something girly like Sangria. Amanda Garbutt (host of The Hot Plate) is helping me expand my horizons

 

GUILTY PLEASURES

TV: American Idol (haven’t missed an episode from any season!). This year I am rooting for Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina.

Song: “Kissin U” by Miranda Cossgrove (you will love it too).

Greatest extravagance: Making really amazing dinners.

 

WEAR APPARENT

Jeans: Ernest Sewn. Best jeans ever.

Footwear: Winter boots. I am always cold.

Watch: My cell phone.

Eyewear: No glasses.

Casual: Addicted to dresses and blazers.

Formal: Same as casual.

Perfume / Cologne: Allergic to perfume.

 

BEAUTY DUTY

Shampoo: I usually switch it up every month.

Face wash: Same.

Moisturizer: Aveeno.

Body Lotion: Same.

Indulgence: Claritin. Saves my day everyday.

 

GOTTA GETTA GADGET

Gadgets: Samsung Android

On my music player now:  Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Zac Brown Band, John Mayer, Ivi Mairi, Maroon 5, Lady Gaga, La Roux, Cults.

I always PVR: American Idol, Glee, 60 Minutes.

 

CULTURE VULTURE

Last book read: George W. Bush’s Decision Points. Please note that I also read Sarah Palin’s Going Rogue, Obama’s The Audacity of Hope, Game Change by Heilemann and Halperin and The Audacity to Win by Plouffe. I enjoy trying to understand all perspectives.

Last movie seen: Bridget Jones Diary. Hilarious every time.

Last concert: The Treasures. I’m their #1 fan (tied with one of their grandmother’s who has been to as many concerts as me). They’re from Toronto so check them out for yourself!

Last play: Rock of Ages.

 

OBSESSIONS

Current obsession: Exploring new vegetables, betcheslovethissite.com, barbecuing, going to concerts.

Past obsession: My friend Peter’s massive rabbit fur hat.

Future obsession: Exploring new areas of Toronto.

 

CRYSTAL BALL

The next big thing will be:  More young people becoming amazing home cooks.

AND FINALLY …

Words of wisdom: I like to go by this poster that was always on the classroom wall in high school: “You miss every shot you don’t take”.

 

Check out The Hot Plate for recipes, 5-minute episodes, How-To videos and general help with your culinary confidence!

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MAN OF THE HOUR – PETER MILLER


Our very first straight Man of the Hour celebrates Charlie Sheen on t-shirts, so we just had to give him our TMI Questionnaire.

JUST THE FACTS

I’m a Scorpio.

I’m way older or younger than I typically act.

I was born: At Toronto General

I am a Marketing coordinator, photographer, filmmaker, race car driver, blogger.

My fave colour: Dark Blue

Passion: Music/Pictures (still and motion)/Racing anything

Fantasy entourage: Gary Busey, Steve McQueen, Erol Flynn, Charlie Sheen, Rebecca Black

Turn-ons: Wit, self-awareness, unpredictabilty

Irresistible in a mate: Vast specialized knowledge

Phrase I most overuse: “…does this bar napkin smell like chloroform to you?”

Most people would be surprised to know I: am only in it for the money.

Fictional best friend: Colonel Walter E. Kurtz

Talent I wish I had: Full pedi-dexterity

When I order a cocktail I ask for: Scotch on the rocks

 

GUILTY PLEASURES

TV: Glee, I Used To Be Fat

Song: The whole Country Strong soundtrack

Greatest extravagance: KFC Double Downs stacked into custom “Triple Downs”.

 

WEAR APPARENT

Jeans: Levi 511 Skinny in Black

Footwear: Paul Smith

Watch: Pixelmoda Ops! (Until I can bring myself to spend on the Tag Heure Monaco)

Eyewear: Persol 714 (Sun), Oliver People’s Riley 48mm (seeing)

Casual: Jeans and a Henley

Formal: Paul Smith Suit

Perfume / Cologne: Sean John “Unforgivable”

 

BEAUTY DUTY

Shampoo: Deva Curl Lo Poo + Deva Curl B’Leave In Conditioner

Face wash: Hot Water

Moisturizer: Kiehl’s

Body Lotion: #tigerblood

Indulgence: Morrocan Oil (original)

 

GOTTA GETTA GADGET

Gadgets I love and / or covet: Everything/Anything Apple sells. Any air-cooled Porsche 911 from between 1967 and 1992.

On my music player now: Eagles, CSN, Neil Young, Mt. Desolation, Jackson Browne, Rebecca Black, DJ Khaled

I always PVR: Formula 1, Supercross, (All the HBO, Showtime, and AMC series that aren’t instantly available in HD on demand)

 

CULTURE VULTURE

Last book read: The Beautiful and the Damned

Last movie seen: American Psycho

Last concert: Ladies of the Canyon

Last play: Oliver

 

OBSESSIONS

Current obsession: Efficiency

Past obsession: Productivity

Future obsession: Frivolty

 

CRYSTAL BALL

The next big thing will be: Futuristic looking 26 Speed mountain bikes crowding the bike lanes of every hip neighbourhood from Williamsburg to Silver Lake.

 

AND FINALLY …

Words of wisdom:

A combination of things keep us from saying exactly what we are thinking at all times. Sometimes we say things in our heads and our internal filter throws them into the “ill-advised” pile. Other times, we are afraid of the social, political, or financial consequences. I wish to one day reach a point of such poverty or wealth that nothing I say can really affect my way of life too drastically. I will take out billboards along major highways and above the busiest intersections saying things like “(Insert name here) is a total douche bag” or “The Jonas Brothers are an elaborate plot to sexualize our society’s pre-teens”.  I will have a settlement fund set aside strictly for settling libel disputes. I will, however, publicly offer the plaintiff an alternative through a different series of billboards/Superbowl ad space…I will pay the settlement amount to their favourite charity instead of them personally. They will be endlessly frustrated and cornered in a no-win situation, while myself and a lucky charity will stay bi-winning. The above is a long intro into why I think we all secretly admire Charlie Sheen’s proclivity for what seem like the insane ramblings of a mad man. His honesty and fearlessness (however chemically or psychotically induced) appeal to all of our inner vengeful-media-buyers. For this reason, and a few others, I  spent a weekend with a few friends (Matthew Pigott, Leigh Evenson, and artist Odette Beja) creating SheenPrints.  Please check it out, buy a shirt, and bring me one step closer to publicly antagonizing the deserving, while donating great sums to charity.

#winning.

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MAN OF THE HOUR – PHIL VILLENEUVE


A sporadic dancer who surprises subway riders is our Man of the Hour! Read his TMI Questionnaire below…

JUST THE FACTS

I’m a Taurus.

I’m 29.

I was born: May 3, 1981

I DJ three parties in Toronto, write the Fab Tunes Column and sing in a couple choirs. I’m also the Social Media guru at Puretracks.com.

My fave colour: Green

Passion: Music, singing like Aretha Franklin

Fantasy entourage: The Supremes

Turn-ons: Good shoes/boots, sense of humour, some facial hair

Irresistible in a mate: no drama

Phrase I most overuse: “FUN!” I say and use fun way too much to describe and react to everything.

Most people would be surprised to know I: grew up on an island with my family where my dad was a park ranger.

Fictional best friend: François Sagat

Talent I wish I had: I really wish I was a very good swimmer and could remember people’s names better.

When I order a cocktail I ask for: Vodka Soda with a small mountain of lime.

 

GUILTY PLEASURES

TV: Coronation Street

Song: pretty much any Glee song.

Greatest extravagance: a god damn house! It’s small but it’s hilarious and fun. (there I am using fun again).

 

WEAR APPARENT

Jeans: APC

Footwear: Common Projects

Watch: I don’t like to know what time it is most of the time.

Eyewear: I’m blind and I love my tortoiseshell Oliver People’s/Paul Smith collab glasses.

Casual: Some Uniclo pants with like 80% stretch and my fave sweatshirt that I’ve had since grade 9.

Formal: some Wings & Horns dress pants (they are the best!), a KIN dress shirt from Sydney’s and Black Rokin dress shoes. Lastly some tight Calvin Klein undies, dressing up is no fun if you’re wearing old underwear.

Perfume / Cologne: Oyédo by Diptyque

 

BEAUTY DUTY

Shampoo: I don’t really wash my hair

Face wash: Kiehl’s Facial Fuel

Moisturizer: I’ve got greasy skin so I don’t usually moisturize

Body Lotion: Vaseline Aloe Fresh moisturizer

Indulgence: I love buying crazy soaps for the shower, like giant honking bricks of creamy something or other …

 

GOTTA GETTA GADGET

Gadgets: my iPhone 4

On my music player now: the new Jennifer Hudson album

I always PVR: The Nature Of Things on CBC

 

CULTURE VULTURE

Last book read:  The Lost City of Z by David Grann

Last movie seen: Carlos

Last concert: Janet Jackson (!!!)

Last play: I haven’t seen one in ages, but I really WANTED to see Kaleb Robertson’s The Me Show.

 

OBSESSIONS

Current obsession: Colourful socks. I love them. I want more of them.

Past obsession: Quebec Disco. There was so much amazing shit to dig up. I think I finally have a good grasp of that amazingly odd era.

Future obsession: Wearing as little clothing as possible this summer while actually wearing clothing. i.e. lots of mesh and other items with holes in them?

 

CRYSTAL BALL

The next big thing will be: Christina’s comeback. It must happen.

 

AND FINALLY …

Words of wisdom: Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is THE BEST. – Frank Zappa

 

My dancing videos!

My DJ nights: fit at the Beaver (every 3rd Saturday of the month), Tapette at Naco (4th Saturday of the month) and Big Primpin’ (first Friday of the month)

The gospel choir I’m in is called North Of Queen and the other big group choir is called CHOIR!

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AM I WRONG?


The more I watch Glee, the more I’m convinced that Dot Jones (Beiste) and I were separated at birth. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. She looks so good in that shade of lipstick, I’d give it a try. Which is saying something because normally I would’ve thought it would’ve been a little too bold for me. Apparently not.

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2011 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS – NOMINEES/WINNERS


Here is the entire list of nominees and winners for the 2011 Golden Globes.

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Transverse, Trans March and Trans-Form-Nation


Pride Toronto’s 2010 Trans program has several aspects. Transverse, a full night of Trans-focused speakers and entertainment after is hosted by author and activist S. Bear Bergman and will take place after the 2nd Annual Trans March on Friday, July 2nd. Commencing at 7 pm and located at South Stage (corner of Church and Wood Streets), this program brings together a transformative, transfixing and transgressive program of entertainers, writers and activists from the Trans community. It also features artists across the continent, as well as local performers, authors and activists.

“Putting together the expanded Transverse program our 30th Anniversary has been a very exciting process. The past few years have seen increased Trans visibility at the festival and we are very proud to present this engaging evening of activism and entertainment for all to enjoy,” says TK, Arts & Entertainment Programming Coordinator for Pride Toronto.

Girlyman’s songs are a dance of melody and suspensions – an irresistible blend of acoustic, Americana, and rock. The band has recently been collaborating with comedian Margaret Cho, co-writing songs for her upcoming album, “Guitarded.” Of Girlyman, Cho says, “They seamlessly blend folk, country, pop, and rock, and they genre-bend as fearlessly and flawlessly as they gender-bend. It’s the music of my heart and soul. Girlyman is the future and the past and the present.”

Alec Butler, a Canadian playwright and filmmaker reads from his award winning literature. A nominee for the Governor General’s Award (for English drama, 1990), Butler has also worked on artistic projects with The 519 Church St. Community Centre as their first artist-in-residence. The Toronto Community Foundation named Butler one of “Toronto’s Vital People” in 2006.

Andrea Jenkins a transgender woman of colour from Minneapolis, speaks on issues of social justice and Trans visibility, reflecting her strongly progressive political views. Jenkins grew up in Chicago during the African-American civil rights movement.  She understood the everyday realities of racism, classism, transphobia, and sexism and also learned how individual work actually drives change. As a published writer and poet, Andrea uses her words to move others to act.

Buck Angel is an icon of popular culture and his message of empowerment through self-acceptance and being ‘sexually comfortable in your own skin’ has struck a passionate chord with people all over the world. As he demonstrated in his appearance at Yale University, Angel is re-defining gender and educating an entire generation on the fluidity of sexuality and identity politics.

Katastrophe
, Producer of the Year, as awarded by the Out Music Awards, is a featured artist in the documentary films “Poetic License” and “Pick up the Mic.” His video for the song “The Life” charted on MTV network’s LOGO top ten for 12 weeks, his music has been featured on the soundtrack for “The L- -Word” and in his home town of San Francisco he is the co-editor of Original Plumbing, the first magazine dedicated to the culture of FTM transsexuals.

Nolan Natasha, as quoted from NOW Magazine, “fuses the smart-aleck…attitude of the Beasties with the whimsical storytelling skills of Buck 65.”  Former front-man of queer punk band Scandalnavia, Nolan branched out on his own in order to find an outlet for the intensely personal subject matter, laid-back flow and refreshingly minimal beats that would eventually make up “Beginner’s Luck”, Nolan’s solo debut release.

DJ CPI
is Canada’s premier queer DJ. Caitlyn has been spinning as CPI since 1998 and has built a large international following with her impeccable mixes. In the studio she ranges through a massive list of eclectic styles, from the subversive IDM to chillout, downtempo and experimental. Join her as she tears things up with a perfectly mashed blend of hip-hop, electro, house, baille, breaks and party cheese.

“We have also commissioned local choreographer Scott Fordham to produce a show in honour of the Trans community to the soundtrack of GLEE,” says TK. “With the TV phenomenon making its way into viewers’ lives this past year it was only fitting for Pride to put on a spectacle under that theme.”

This year’s Transverse program tops it all off with America’s Best Dance crew, Vogue Evolution. Assembled in early 2008, the group is comprised of some of New York’s most respected and creative figures in the house and ballroom scene.

Other activities in honour of the Trans community include the 2nd annual Trans March earlier that same night at 7pm and, Trans-Form-Nation: The Official Transverse Afterparty produced by Zahra Dhanani of FunkAsia, Nik Red from Blockorama and Blackness Yes! and Shafik Kamani at the Phoenix Concert Theatre.

This year, they pay tribute to the edgy, the underground and the transformative. Taking a global, cross-cultural and inclusive approach to this event, Trans-Form-Nation will innovate, have fun and will celebrate Trans people and diverse queers around the world. The segment features Vogue Evolution, House of Monroe, Malika, Sheesha, Pheonix Ali, Colour Me Dragg, DJ Zahra, Nik Red and Jade Electra.

Pride Toronto is also featuring a variety of Trans-identified performers on stages throughout the festival. Check the Official Pride Guide for details on these exciting emerging and established artists, coming out in NOW Magazine on June 10.

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The Power of Madge


I am going to admit that I am a total faggot for Glee. The musical hit series from the man that brought the world Popular, is my latest obsession. Sometimes after a weekend of macho men in chaps, you just need to cuddle up with some ice cream and enjoy some straight up camp. In particular, the recent Madonna tribute episode peeked my interest. Even those not familiar with the show have probably encountered the internet meme of Jane Lynch doing a shot for shot remake and cover of Madonna’s Vogue.

It was clever on a level beyond the basic premise of “frumpy possibly gay cheerleading coach pays homage to pop icon”. Just below the surface is the incredibly witty and hilarious basis of this. Middle aged white woman uses the talents and culture of queers and people of color for her own means. Kurt and Mercedes even say it themselves, hes gay, shes black they create culture. Madonna took the culture of queer black people and created a commercial product which helped fuel her fame machine. And now you have an homage to Madonna quietly winking at us. Its not every day you have a cultural phenomenon, that can actually offer social commentary, laughs and heart all in one episode. Let alone with catchy wall to wall musical numbers!

To watch Jane Lynch’s Sue Sylvester’s Vogue HERE.

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