"I saw the potential to tell this story in a playful, little bit irreverent way, and do something sincere." - Trish Sie
Director Trish Sie is sitting down on release day to discuss her latest project Sitting in Bars With Cake. The Prime Video film will have audiences standing up to applaud thanks to outstanding work from the cast and crew after September 8, 2023. It is based on a popular book inspired by true events where best friends Jane (Yara Shahidi) and Corinne (Odessa A’zion) navigate life in Los Angeles in their twenties. Corinne, the ultimate extrovert, convinces her introverted home baker best friend Jane to...
"Receiving a package from Paul Rudd is my breakout role!" - Claud
If you haven’t caught on to Claud yet then head over to claud.online to catch up. On the eye-popping website, you will find fresh new music to enjoy, hip merchandise and information on upcoming tour dates. Much of Claud’s music will resonate with the LGBTQ+ population thanks to a firsthand experience from the non-binary artist. They/them pronouns should be used when addressing this talented, queer musician who has made two albums so far with more singles on the horizon. This singer/ songwriter has crafted unforgettable...
"I want to see real stories be told that live and breathe everyday life involving the queer and Latin communities." - Harvey Guillen
Javier “Harvey” Guillén is a familiar figure to many thanks to his role as Guillermo de la Cruz in the television series What We Do in the Shadows. The FX mockumentary show follows vampires in their adventures on Staten Island and Guillermo is one of the vampires named Nandor’s familiar. Before that, he had a previous background on TV with The Magicians and The Good Place. The queer-identifying performer also appeared regularly on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and as a guest judge on The Boulet Brothers’...
"I have always been connected to lemons because of my Lemon Boy album." - Robin Skinner
It’s about to get really sweet and a little sour at The Salt Shed this summer thanks to Cavetown and Bittersweet Basil. Known professionally as Cavetown, Robin Skinner is an English singer specializing in bedroom pop. At age 24, he/they has racked up more than one billion streams and cultivated a loyal fanbase thanks to a rigorous touring schedule. His Bittersweet Daze endeavor has many of their friends such as mxmtoon, Ricky Montgomery and grentperez joining him in Chicago at The Salt Shed. With this much...
"Beyonce has built a support group of gays and women, so that is my goal too!" - Tanner Adell
Tanner Adell breaks glass ceilings with every performance and is busting out as a major star in a complicated music world. The talented newcomer with a heart of gold and a touch of sass slayed onstage during her first visit to the Windy City and the Smokeout celebration on Saturday, July 15, 2023. For those that are just now discovering Adell, she is a Californian with roots in the south that have shaped her journey into the country music genre. Tracks like “Trailer Park Barbie”...
"It is more than I could have hoped for that one day we would be together unashamed and on stages around the world singing songs about our love." - Tim Nelson
Cub Sport is an Australian band formed in Brisbane in 2010. Their message encompasses an inner queer love story told through music and live concerts. The four-piece is comprised of Tim Nelson, Sam Netterfield, Zoe Davis and Dan Puusaari. After several previous singles went ARIA Platinum and Gold certified, they released their fifth studio album Jesus at the Gay Bar. This mix of independent music has the band playing uplifting tunes while traversing the world on tour. This talented, queer, lead vocalist talked about his...
"challenge people to find out how many movies or TV shows there are that have Black, queer leads." - Dewayne Perkins
Released in theaters with perfect timing just days after Juneteenth, The Blackening is a modern horror story about a holiday getaway where a group of friends books a remote cabin to party together. A twisted killer eventually terrorizes the group and wild jokes ensue to deal with the frightening situation. Fans of Girls Trip and Barbershop will enjoy The Blackening thanks to the creators including director Tim Story and screenwriter Tracy Oliver. The project is based on the short film of the same name by...
Trish Sie
Claud
Harvey Guillen
Robin Skinner
Tanner Adell
Tim Nelson