"I am proud to be a part of a series that has made a big impact on so many people." - Noah J. Ricketts
Broadway in Chicago presented a massive summer concert once again in Millennium Park on August 11. The audience eagerly lined up down the block to enter the Jay Pritzker Pavilion for a taste of current and upcoming programming from the musical-focused organization. Some of the productions showcased were based on popular films like Elf the Musical, Water for Elephants and The Outsiders. One of the Tony Award-winning musicals featured that evening, The Great Gatsby, tours to the Windy City from April 21 to May 3, 2026....
"Pride festivals are the best" - Gabby B.
Singer Gabby B. is on a mission to bring Brazilian funk to the masses. Funk carioca is just one of the many genres influenced by Gabriela Bueno’s background. Born in Goiania, Brazil and growing up in France before moving to Canada, then eventually landing in Florida, has enriched B’s catalogue of work. Speaking and singing in different dialects has paid off for the young pop star and she covered Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” in four languages. Her song “Pose” captivated the charts in 2021 and garnered...
"I make music so people don’t feel alone." - HAYLA
British vocalist HAYLA creates atmospheric electronic music with her haunting voice. Just listen to her collaboration with John Summit for the track “Where You Are” where dance fans are transported to another place sonically. She has worked with stellar musicians such as Kygo and MEDUZA over the years, which keeps her in demand. Her debut solo album, Dusk, was released in 2024 with 10 tracks of powerful music. Her latest single, “In My Arms,” has her working with American DJ Illenium. She talked about her...
"That's Hollywood" - Josh Nadler
What About Me? is the queer story of a twin named Josh who loses his brother Jake and learns to deal with life on his own. The tale is told through short episodes surrounding the five stages of grief and mixes in just the right amount of humor. Josh Nadler plays a bakery supervisor with the same name and the series stars a barrage of talent including Helene Udy, Sandra Cruz and Ethan Corn, among others. Nadler and his partner, Sam Wasserman co-produce the six-episode...
"OnlyFans has completely changed the way studios work now." - Brian Bonds
Adult entertainer Brian Bonds has worked in the world of porn for almost 15 years and shows no sign of stopping. The man from Bryant, Arkansas, originally began his career as a performer, but has now expanded his brand to photography and directing. He’s a 2024 Grabby Hall of Fame honoree and ICCA lifetime achievement award recipient. The Grabby Awards are sponsored by Grab Magazine to celebrate erotic content and are held annually in Chicago over Memorial Day Weekend. Bonds is continuing his legacy with...
"Julia Michaels is my favorite artist." - Bizzy
Elizabeth Chiaramonte is a blossoming pop singer going by the catchy name of Bizzy. She was born in Maryland but has found a home in Nashville, Tennessee, after attending Belmont University in the downtown area. Her music career is on the rise thanks to her 2022 single “Anybody” which blew up on social media and newer songs like “Spinach in My Teeth” and “Tastes Like Shit” have resonated with listeners following their release. “Don’t Tell the Girls” takes her to new heights creatively by launching a...
"Oyster is my beautiful, saltwater baby!" - Chloe Moriondo
Queer singer Chloe Moriondo is wise beyond her 22 years of age. The Detroit, Michigan native has grown up in the music business while cultivating a captivating career. She self-released Rabbit Hearted. and then hopped over to Blood Bunny as her first studio record. Suckerpunch was her breakup project and Oyster was released in March of this year. Opening act on The Oyster Tour, Sex Week described her set as “incredible,” and a rainbow of fans agree after catching her concerts across the globe. ...
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