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Meet Andy Reynolds dba Popular Publicity.
He is a NYC-based freelance book, music, film, event and lifestyle publicist, as well as an expert in LGBT media worldwide. He knows people who want to know you and will present your book, music, or service with understanding, wit, and, when appropriate, humor. Placements include The New York Times, Washington Post, The PBS Newshour and various local NPR stations.
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"Rich" and "Jay" in Stray" still. Courtesy of Dekkoo.com.
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(New York, NY) July 21, 2017 – Out on gay streaming service Dekkoo today is “Stray”, a bromantic comedy series in which Jay, a brash gay dude, and Rich, a nerdy straight guy, talk sex and relationships while reconnecting in New York City years after college.
The teaser clip, titled “How Gay Are You?”, unambiguously sets the tone for this refreshingly frank and funny series. And like Dekkoo's original dramedy "I'm Fine", episodes are only minutes long, in this case, averaging just over three minutes per.
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Miss Gay America 2017 Suzy Wong. Photo by Scotty Kirby. 300dpi version available on request. Scroll for additional photos.
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Miss Gay New York America America 2017
July 24
7:00pm - Midnight
Hudson Terrace
621 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
New York City
Theme: “#America”
Tickets $15 - $40 at https://thomasjohn.ticketleap.com/mgnya2017/
https://www.facebook.com/missgayny/
(New York, NY) June 29, 2017–On Monday, July 24, 2017, Manhattan's Hudson Terrace nightclub will be the setting for Miss Gay New York America, the first New York state preliminary competition ever for the 45th annual Miss Gay America Pageant.
Established in Nashville in 1972–37 years before "RuPaul's Drag Race"–The Miss Gay America Pageant is the world’s first, longest running and most prestigious female impersonator competition.
The evening's theme will be "#America". For the Presentation category, contestants will be asked to interpret the theme in their gown, costume and look.
Contestants from regional preliminaries around the state will compete in five categories: Male Interview (in suit and tie), Presentation (theme based costume), Evening Gown, On Stage Interview and Talent (big production number with costumes, sets and dancers).
Andora Tetee by Keit Thai.
The Miss Gay New York America pageant will honor the current Miss Gay America 2017 Suzy Wong (top), of Nashville, Palm Springs and frequently, New York City. MC for the night is Miss New York Continental* 2014 Andora Tetee (above). Special performance by Miss Gay America 2011, the legendary Coti Collins (left), world famous for her Reba McEntire impersonation.
About Miss Gay New York America promoter, Celebrity Psychic Thomas John
The promoter behind the Miss Gay New York pageant is none other than Thomas John, the amazing psychic sensation, life coach and author who has wowed audiences across the country with his impressively accurate messages from deceased loved ones, often at his exclusive Dinner with the Dead, events.
So how did he come to promote Miss Gay America? "I have always loved female impersonation," says Thomas, "and I once many moons ago did drag myself. Since I lead a very professional life now, I wanted to find a way to stay connected to the art form of female impersonation. Drag queens were my first role models when I was coming out of the closet." More about John at www.mediumthomas.com
> Read the Q&A with Miss Gay America 2017 Suzy Wong Miss Gay America blog MGAZINE.
About the Miss Gay America Pageant
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Mr. Gay America 2017
July 2, 2017
10 PM
The Rose Room at Station 4
3911 Cedar Springs Rd.
214-526-7171
Tickets $30 - $65
Tickets at MGATickets.com
(New York, NY) June 27, 2017 – The evolution of a new era continues in 2017 as the men from Mr. Gay All-American join the Miss Gay America family–as the Mr. Gay America pageant–on July 2nd at The Rose Room in Dallas, TX.
Ten contestants from across the country will compete for the national title of Mr. Gay America 2017. (The Rose Room is home to Miss Gay America 2016 Asia O'Hara.) For more ticket information, please visit MGATickets.com
Two weeks later, the spectacular Miss Gay Texas America Pageant, now in its 44th year, returns to The Rose Room. It is a preliminary to the national Miss Gay America pageant–established in 1972, 37 years before RuPaul's Drag Race"–happening this October in New Orleans.
A Little Mr. Gay All-American History
Mr. Gay America is the welcome reincarnation of the Mr. Gay All-American pageant, which originally ran from 1983 - 2009 and was created in 1983 by Norman Jones aka (the first) Miss Gay America 1973 Norma Kristie, who owned the Miss Gay America pageant system from 1975 - 2005. See the Mr. Gay America poster and photo of Mr. Gay All-American 1985 Keith Mitchell, after the jump.
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Miss Gay Texas America 2016 Sofia Anderson. Photo: Juan Salazar for Timeless Studios. More photos of Sofia on Imgrum.
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Miss Gay Texas America America 2017
July 18-21, 2017
July 18 & 19 Preliminary Nights: Cover $10
July 20 Review Show: Cover $10
July 21 Final Night/Top 10: Cover $25
Theme: “Queens on Fire”
The Rose Room at Station 4
3911 Cedar Springs Rd.
214-526-7171
More info: www.missgaytexasamerica.com
> Read the Q&A with Miss Gay Texas America Sofia Anderson on the Miss Gay America blog MGAZINE.
> Check out the Dallas Observer article on last year’s pageant here.
Miss Gay Texas America 2016 Sofia Anderson (white gown) with Miss Gay America 2016 Asia T. O'Hara (gold gown) just after being crowned at last year's Miss Gay Texas America pageant at The Rose Room in Dallas.
(New York, NY) June 26, 2017–From July 18-21, 2017, The Rose Room in Dallas will be the setting for Miss Gay Texas America, a state preliminary competition for the 45th annual Miss Gay America Pageant.
Established in Nashville in 1972–37 years before "RuPaul's Drag Race"–The Miss Gay America Pageant is the world’s first, longest running and most prestigious female impersonator competition.
The Miss Gay Texas America pageant began in 1974 and is now in its 44th year.
The evening's theme will be "Queens on Fire". For the Presentation category, contestants will be asked to interpret the theme, in their gown, costume and look.
Nearly 40 contestants from 22 regional preliminaries around the state will compete in five categories: Male Interview (in suit and tie), Presentation (theme based costume), Evening Gown, On Stage Interview and Talent (big production number with costumes, sets and dancers).
The pageant will honor the current Miss Gay Texas America 2016 Sofia Anderson, of Brownsville, and feature Miss Gay America 2017 Suzy Wong, of Nashville and Palm Springs.
Miss Gay Texas America is Sofia Anderson, aka Alfonso "Poncho" Medina, is originally from Monterrey Mexico, now a citizen of the US, still learning English, owns his own salon in the Valley (southern tip of Texas), and supports his mother in Mexico. His drag esthetic evolved out of Mexican circuit party style and favors drama and wild, over-the-top illusions.
The Miss Gay America 2017 Royal Court. Miss Gay America 2017 Suzy Wong with the Top 5 winners from the Miss Gay America 2017 pageant. Details on the MGA blog, MGAZINE. That's Miss Gay Texas America 2016 Sofia Anderson, second from the left.
About the Miss Gay America Pageant
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Miss Gay Ohio America 2016 Mary Nolan. Photo: Laura Dark Photography
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Miss Gay Ohio America America 2017
July 8-9
Saturday July 8 Preliminary Nights: Cover $10
Sunday July 9 Final Night/Crowning: Cover $15
Theme: “Ohio is Burning”
Axis Nightclub
775 N. High Street 614-291-4008 or 614-421-2233
www.columbusnightlife.com
More info: www.missgayohioamerica.com
(New York, NY) June 26, 2017–From July 8-9, 2017, Axis Nightclub in Columbus will be the setting for Miss Gay Ohio America, a state preliminary competition for the 45th annual Miss Gay America Pageant.
Established in Nashville in 1972–37 years before "RuPaul's Drag Race"–The Miss Gay America Pageant is the world’s first, longest running and most prestigious female impersonator competition. The Miss Gay Ohio America pageant began in 1973 and is now in its 45th year.
The evening's theme will be "Ohio is Burning". For the Presentation category, contestants will be asked interpret the theme, in their gown, costume and look.
Nearly a dozen contestants from preliminary pageants in Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton will compete in five categories: Male Interview (in suit and tie), Presentation (theme based costume), Evening Gown, On Stage Interview and Talent (big production number with costumes, sets and dancers).
The pageant will honor the current Miss Gay Ohio America 2016 Mary Nolan, of Columbus, and feature Miss Gay America 2017 Suzy Wong, of Nashville and Palm Springs.
About the Miss Gay America Pageant
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Still from "Screwed" (Frameline SF/Dekkoo)
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Breakout Streaming Service Enters Home Video Market
(New York, NY) June 22, 2017 – Gay streaming platform Dekkoo has acquired North American, UK and French DVD and VOD distribution rights to Nils-Erik Ekblom’s young adult drama “Screwed” ("Pihalla").
The deal was negotiated shortly after the films’ capacity crowd premiere at Frameline, San Francisco’s International LGBT Film Festival, earlier this week. Terms were brokered by Dekkoo President Brian Sokel and Screwed director Nils-Erik Ekblom and producer, Tom Norrgrann.
Based on the personal experience of its young writer-filmmaker, Screwed is a distinctly sensual, beautifully shot, and sensitively acted drama about a young gay man's sexual awakening amidst familiar turmoil set against the tranquil backdrop of the Finnish countryside.
“We are absolutely delighted to have the chance to distribute Screwed. It is truly an example of the resurgence of new Queer cinema at its most forward-thinking and affecting.” said Sokel.
Nils-Erik Ekblom said, "Only Dekkoo could offer us such unique home video distribution. As a streaming platform dedicated to gay cinema, Dekkoo is the perfect place for Screwed to instantly reach a passionate and dedicated audience. We're absolutely thrilled we've been offered this opportunity."
“We congratulate Dekoo for spotting this unique film in our lineup and giving it a much deserved platform for thousands of viewers across the country,” added Peter L. Stein, Senior Programmer, Frameline41.
Screwed will be released day-and-date* on the Dekkoo streaming platform and home video in the first quarter of 2018.
*Day-and-date is the industry term used to indicate a film is being released on VOD and DVD on the same day.
About Dekkoo
Dekkoo (pronounced “DECK-koo”) is the premiere subscription-based streaming service dedicated to gay men. It provides the largest streaming collection of gay-centric entertainment available, boasting a larger selection than Netflix or Amazon Video. Dekkoo is available via iTunes, Google Play, AppleTV, FireTV and Roku and the Amazon Dekkoo Channel and is available in the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, Asia. Dekkoo-original series include “Feral,” “Love is Blind” and “I’m Fine.” www.dekkoo.com •
See all Dekkoo press releases on the main Dekkoo press page here.
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Winners to be announced at the11th Annual SE Awards SE Xi July 17th at ANME
(New York, NY) July 14, 2016–Sexual health product company Perfect Fit Brand is happy to announce their nomination for three (3!) SE Awards by adult novelty trade, StorErotica Magazine: New Product of the Year for the Zoro 6.5 by Perfect Fit Brand, Male Pleasure Product of the Year for Play Zone Kit by Perfect Fit Brand, and LGBT Company of the Year.
Now it it’s 11th year, the annual SE Awards honors the manufacturers, distributors and retailers of the adult novelty industry in over 20 categories, including the brand new LGBT Company of the Year Award category for 2017, for which Perfect Fit Brand is nominated. The SE Xi Awards will be presented on July 17 at ANME (Adult Novelty Manufacturers Expo) and hosted by sex educator, Sunny Rogers.
“We’re honored to be nominated for three SE Awards. We’re very proud of The Play Zone Kit and the Zoro–two of our most innovative products. We’re not only glad to see them recognized, but we are thrilled to be nominated for the first ever 'SE LGBT Company of the Year Award.' Yay Pride!”
The final ballot for the SE Awards will be live on June 1, and StorErotica.com will accept votes until June 15.
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Streaming screener links on request.
Gay Streaming TV Service Dekkoo's Take-It-With-You Series
Produced with Smart Phone Junkies in Mind
"I'm Fine" Season 1, Part 2 (Four New Episodes) to be released June 21
Watch "I"m Fine" on Dekkoo at https://dekkoo.vhx.tv/i-m-fine
(New York, NY) June 14, 2017 –On Wednesday June 21, gay streaming service Dekkoo will release the final four episodes of their eight-episode original dramedy, "I'm Fine". This is the last four episodes of Season 1, Season 2 is already in pre-production and will debut in January, 2018.
Set in West Hollywood, “I’m Fine” tells the story of Nate, who just broke up with his boyfriend – BUT IS TOTALLY FINE! – and in doing so takes a fresh, honest, and humorous look at gay male relationships and friendship, and the often-blurry line between the two.
Nate (Perry Powell) in "I'm Fine" (Dekkoo.com)
Los Angeles LGBT newspaper The Pride called the series "stunningly on-point" and national website Pride.com praised the show as "the perfect counterweight to programs like 'Fire Island' and 'What Happens at the Abbey.'
Dekkoo calls “I’m Fine” their first take-it-with-you "pocket series." Season 1 consists of eight short episodes, each around 5-10 minutes in length. Los Angeles based director Brandon Kirby crafted each in an effort to challenge long-format series and embrace the short attention spans of contemporary streaming television viewers.
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"Four"
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Experiences, Ways to be Gay
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5 Most Shocking Gay Films on Dekkoo
5 Best Gay Films Not Available on Netflix
5 Best Gay Short Films Available on Dekkoo
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(New York, NY) June 8, 2017 – Launched in October of 2015, Dekkoo (pronounced “DECK-koo”) is the only subscription-based streaming media service dedicated specifically to gay men. It provides the largest streaming collection of gay-centric entertainment available. With over 600 hours of content, including three original series (and more in the works), Dekkoo boasts a bigger selection than Netflix or Amazon Video.
In focusing just on the “G” in “LGBT”, Dekkoo’s mission is to provide a richer experience in gay-centric entertainment. “If you enjoy Italian food you could certainly go to the Olive Garden and eat Italian food, but the menu wouldn’t reflect the richness that is Italian cuisine," Dekkoo COO Brian Sokel explains.
"Essentially, Netflix and Amazon provide a gay cinematic experience that is adequate. They carry a selection wide release titles that appeals to the most mainstream gay film fan. They sell the spaghetti and meatballs. Dekkoo is like that amazing Italian restaurant that only the locals know about, where Mama still makes the traditional osso buco. We provide a deep dive into the rich and diverse world of gay cinema. We ‘locally source’ our films and content to provide a home for connoisseurs of gay movies.”
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Michael Alago with Bono. Photograph by Chuck Pulin.
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NYC Advance Screenings
July 19 & July 31 at Nitehawk Cinemas, Brooklyn
in select theaters July 21 and on iTunes July 25
I was a gay record executive.
I loved heavy metal.
I loved the noise.
I loved the sweat.
I love when I go to concerts it’s 99% guys there.
Trailer for "Who the Fuck is That Guy: The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago"
(New York, NY) June 5, 2017 –"Who the Fuck is That Guy? The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago" tells the astonishing story of a gay Puerto Rican kid growing up in a Hasidic Brooklyn neighborhood who got on the subway one day and began a musical odyssey that helped shape the musical landscape across New York and around the world. Directed by Drew Stone and produced by Michael Alex the film tells the incredible story of–and introduced the world to–a cherished New York City icon.
From rubbing elbows with New York scene makers as an under aged teenager at Max’s Kansas City and CBGB, to being the architect of a rock ‘n’ roll renaissance as the 19 year-old talent booker at the legendary Ritz, to making history as a 24 year-old A&R exec, signing the biggest metal band in a generation in Metallica, Michael Alago was on fire.
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