Queer Clicks: November 08, 2016 | Review: ‘Homos, or Everyone in America,’ Urban Gay Life in Bittersweet Focus , TV’s Gay Artist Michael Mejia Comes Out — and Shows Us Some Skin , & Other News
Michael Mejia and La Furia Mancebo (camouflaged in body paint)
Review: ‘Homos, or Everyone in America,’ Urban Gay Life in Bittersweet Focus
“A couple comes together, breaks apart and just about everything in between in “Homos, or Everyone in America,” a daringly frank, funny and affecting new play by Jordan Seavey that’s really — despite the second part of the title — about urban gay life in America, its complexities, its’ pleasures and, sadly, its dangers. How it applies to “everyone” else isn’t altogether clear.” New York Times
TV’s Gay Artist Michael Mejia Comes Out — and Shows Us Some Skin
“A New Yorker of American-Colombian descent, Michael Mejia is a gay artist best known for his hyper-realistic body paintings. Mejia — whose clients have ranged from New York City school children to celebrities like Claudia Schiffer, Jason Derulo, and Timbaland — appeared on the third season of Skin Wars, the body painting reality competition hosted by Rebecca Romijn on Game Show Network.” Advocate
Editor Pioneers Gay Media In Arab World
“The Arab world is one of the most difficult regions to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. In many countries, same-sex relations are criminalized and can be punished with prison terms and even death. In Egypt, where homosexuality is not technically criminalized, police use the gay dating app Grindr to hunt and arrest men on charges like ‘debauchery.’ ” Global Journalist
Hunky String Quartet WELL-STRUNG To Headline New York City Gay Men’s Chorus’ Holiday Show
“Light up the fire, shake off the snow, and crack open the holiday champagne. It’s time to leave the crowds, the cold, the car horns, and the craziness outside, and snuggle up with your favorite gays for the merriest holiday celebration in New York this season. XMAS & CHILL will feature some of the coolest arrangements of holiday favorites, spine-tingling traditional choral pieces, many other fabulous performances, plus our very special guests, the hunky string quartet WELL-STRUNG. ” PR News Wire
This Gay Penguin Couple Celebrating 10 Years Together Will Warm Your Icy Heart
“Love is pretty complicated. Falling in love with someone can send you spiraling into a manic state of euphoria.
But on the flip side, the blissful feeling of love can quickly turn into heartbreak. This just leaves you feeling hopeless, lonely and empty inside.
Love can be a real motherfucker. Last week, we told you the insane tale of love and betrayal that occurred with a penguin, his unfaithful lover and a feathery homewrecker.” Elite Daily
