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"I have always had a co-dependent relationship with music." - Maris

Rising star Maris is flying around the world in support of a fellow queer pop girlie Maude Latour. The Missoula, Montana native has packed her bags and left her last name behind for The Sugar Water Tour. She’s no stranger to life on Mars while living out of a suitcase by being a front woman for Postmodern Jukebox for 52 shows in Europe. Latour is not the only musician she’s opened for with past trips around the country with Anna of the North, Arizona, Melt...

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"I take a little of flavor from everything and I don’t know what category to put myself in." - Lew Apollo

Austin artist Lew Apollo has an unforgettable voice that catapults listeners to new heights. Originally from Barnum, Minnesota, this emerging talent moved to Texas to pursue a career in the music industry. His EP Jungle was produced by BLK ODYSSY and flows with personal yet soulful lyrics. New music is flowing from his veins with a mixtape of nine songs titled The World of Lew Apollo Vol. 1 and an upcoming debut record called Sweeter. Apollo sat down to discuss his musical life before his...

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"I feel like it's the best work of our lives" - Jeremy Piven

The Piven family has created a new project together that will resonate with audiences around the globe. The Performance is the story of a Jewish tap dancer and his troupe who travel to Berlin in the 1930s to give a performance of a lifetime. The plot is based on a story written by Arthur Miller first published in The New Yorker. Jeremy Piven plays Harold May and invokes his Jewish heritage in the role on the big screen. He’s known for starring as Ari Gold...

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"This film shows how a family can bond and mold together." - Jharrell Jerome

Amazon MGM Studios' latest work Unstoppable is an inspiring story about the life of Anthony Robles who was born without a right leg. This birth defect didn’t stop him from winning the national championship in 2011 and this feature film gives a startling behind-the-scenes look at his challenges. The story is based on the book Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion written by Anthony Robles and Austin Murphy. Eric Champnella adapted the memoir for a big-screen debut and avoids the pitfalls...

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"I'm not like Claressa, that's for sure." - Ryan Destiny

The Fire Inside is a new biographical film about professional boxer Claressa “T-Rex” Shields. The fighter from Flint, Michigan rises to the top of her game by being the woman in the country’s history to win the Olympic gold medal in the sport. The film stars Ryan Destiny as Shields and Brian Tyree Henry plays Claressa’s coach Jason Crutchfield. On television Destiny played opposite Queen Latifah in Star and has a recurring role on Grown-ish.She’s not only a talented actress but a singer as well...

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"First, they can meet a daddy and then I need everyone in their seats laughing at my jokes." - Kathy Griffin

Actress and comedian Kathleen Mary Griffin is spending this holiday season in her hometown this year. The Oak Park, Illinois native rose to fame after a series of television appearances before becoming a regular on Suddenly Susan. Her improvisational skills paid off in the world of reality television and Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List was a hit. Her LGBTQ+ following was cemented thanks to her advocacy for the community and her loyal queer crowds have continually supported her work. This outspoken performer has...

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"I have performed at many Pride festivals in Europe." - girli

Out and proud singing sensation girli is the stage name of Amelia Toomey stylized in lower case. She is a London-based crooner who makes pop music for the younger generation covering mental health and queer relationships. Her debut album Odd One Out gained over 53 million streams on Spotify and her sophomore record Matriarchy was recently expanded to a Queen Edition with additional material. The pink-haired songstress talked backstage about her music and much more before her set at Empty Bottle in Chicago recently. JN:...

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