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INFOGRAPHIC: WHAT MARRIAGE EQUALITY LOOKS LIKE ACROSS THE POND

This color-coded map illustrates the status of marriage equality in the 58 European Countries.

Posted by Josh Middleton on 5/21/2013 at 9:35AM | No Comments

Last week I showed you a neat infographic of the current state of marriage equality in the United States. Here’s the European version, published by ILGA-Europe. On this map, green represents one end of the spectrum — the countries that are most accepting of same-sex marriage — while red (hello, Russia) marks those that are most opposed.

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PHOTOS: GOOD TIMES WERE HAD AT THE MAZZONI CENTER’S ELIXR EVENT

Scenes from the Center's annual fundraising gala.

Posted by Josh Middleton on 5/20/2013 at 2:29PM | 1 Comment

Vocal trio Hotsy Totsy were among the evening's musical guests.

It may be one of the most important organizations in the city with a mission that’s no joke, but when it comes time to party, the Mazzoni Center (MC) knows how to throw down. On Saturday night, I went to its annual Elixr fundraiser, held way up on the 33rd level of the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. The floor was packed with a colorful crowd representing every letter under the LGBT and ally rainbow — folks dressed to the hilt but not afraid to unfasten their top buttons or pull back their hair to have a good time. The evening was more about chatting with friends and meeting new ones than being tied to a chair listening to a bunch of stuffy speeches. There was ample food and drink to keep attendees giddy, and good music kept the vibe up and bop-y. And the best part about it was that we were having a good time for a good cause. READ MORE

PHOTOS: HILARIOUS PICS OF PGMC REHEARSING FOR EXTRABBAGANZA

Check out the inspired dancing queens as they ready for their weekend long ABBA performances.

Posted by Josh Middleton on 5/15/2013 at 12:53PM | No Comments

If these rehearsal photos are any indication, the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus’s spring production, ExtrABBAganza, is going to be one fabulous, gay good time. But that’s pretty much a given when it involves a setlist full of ABBA’s greatest hits, right? All that’s missing is the ’70s, cheese-tastic costumes, and PGMC’s Paul Fontaine is staying pretty mum on that subject. All he hints is that dancers will “be in gold.” I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that there may be a pair of hotpants or six in the house. READ MORE

INFOGRAPHIC: THE UNITED STATES OF MARRIAGE EQUALITY

Gay marriage maps have been lighting up over the past few weeks.

Posted by Josh Middleton on 5/15/2013 at 9:30AM | 2 Comments

With the addition of Rhode Island, Delaware and now Minnesota, marriage equality maps like the one above have been lighting up like a field of fireflies. And while a gaping section of it is still in the black (including, glaringly, Pennsylvania), you can expect to see it become more vibrant over the coming months. READ MORE

PHOTOS: MAYOR NUTTER SIGNS PHILADELPHIA’S LGBT EQUALITY BILL

"This is now the law in Philadelphia."

Posted by Josh Middleton on 5/10/2013 at 10:03AM | 4 Comments

Philadelphia LGBT history was made yesterday afternoon, when Mayor Nutter signed Bill #130224, otherwise known as the LGBT Equality Bill, into law. The brief ceremony was packed with excited spectators, tons of reporters and orated by a team of local lawmakers who helped pave the way for the bill. The sentiment that was on all of their lips was the bill’s trailblazing efforts to make Philadelphia, as Nutter put it, the “most LGBT-friendly city in the world.” The mayor said he is “proud to be working in this area again,” and vowed to continue using his platform to promote LGBT equality. READ MORE

PENNSYLVANIA’S 5 MOST POPULAR PROFILE HEADERS ON MANHUNT

You just won't believe the creativity.

Posted by Josh Middleton on 5/9/2013 at 11:16AM | No Comments

Come on, men hunters, where’s your creativity? This week, Manhunt (link NSFW), the popular online dating service for MSM, released an interesting graphic that shows, state by state, the site’s most frequently used profile headlines. And would you believe that in 49 states it’s a measly “Hey, guys!” The only territory to break the mold is Connecticut, who gets right down to business with “Looking for a top.” READ MORE

MARIELA CASTRO AND BARNEY FRANK ACCEPT AWARDS AT THE INTERNATIONAL EQUALITY DINNER

On Saturday, the National Museum of American Jewish History was packed with high-profile LGBTQers from across the globe.

Posted by Josh Middleton on 5/6/2013 at 1:23PM | 1 Comment

LGBTers and allies donned their snazziest duds for Saturday night’s high-profile Equality Forum International Dinner at the National Museum for American Jewish History (NMAJH) in Old City.

The evening began with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails on the Museum’s ground and lower levels, offering a great chance to gab with guests before heading to the fifth floor for dinner. The rooms were packed tighter than the Woody’s dancefloor on a Saturday night, but I managed to squeeze through the crowd to shake hands and snap a photo with the event’s two main honorees, former Congressman Barney Frank and Cuban civil rights leader — and daughter of President Raul Castro — Mariela Castro.

My moment with former Congressman Barney Frank. Thanks to the photog in the background for his stellar photo-bombing skills.

Frank, who has a reputation for being a bit of a grumpy pants, sort of grumble-grumbled when I asked him for a picture. He may have been perturbed that I intercepted his attempt to grab a drink, but he grinned like a champ when the camera flashed. READ MORE

LIZA MINNELLI’S NOH8 PORTRAIT

The dazzling Cabaret star tapes her mouth shut to protest California's Prop 8.

Posted by Josh Middleton on 5/4/2013 at 10:14AM | 1 Comment

Today, the NOH8 Campaign released legendary gay icon Liza Minnelli’s NOH8 portrait, part of the organizations silent protest against the passage of California’s Proposition 8. Liza is one of the bigger stars to pose for the campaign, which famously features subjects with their mouths taped shut to represent the voices that were silenced when Prop 8 went into effect. READ MORE

PHOTOS: MEET OUR SUMMER ISSUE COVER MODEL

Twenty-three-year-old dancer Gunnar Montana will grace the cover of the next edition of G Philly.

Posted by Josh Middleton on 5/3/2013 at 9:53AM | No Comments

We’re putting the finishing touches on our Summer Issue and thought we’d share a few snaps from our beach shoot with Gunnar Montana. The 23-year-old frequently performs with Brian Sanders JUNK, and you may remember him from that steamy ad campaign for RUB, which debuted at the Fringe Festival last fall. You can’t tell from the photos, but we shot this on a chilly day. Gunnar was a total sport to strip down to his trunks and even kick around in the water a bit. Sure, he couldn’t feel his feet when it was all said and done — but hey, it gets you in the mood for summer, right? READ MORE

PHOTOS: FACES AT THE EQUALITY FORUM 2013 VIP KICKOFF PARTY

Last nights party was attended by a veritable who's who of Philadelphia A-list LGBTQers.

Posted by Josh Middleton on 5/2/2013 at 11:24AM | 1 Comment

Equality Forum board member Stephen Masso, Ben Haney and Equality Forum Executive Director Malcolm Lazin.

The 21st annual Equality Forum got off to a delightful start last night in a ballroom in the Hotel Monaco in Old City. The guest list boasted a fascinating list of Philly LGBTQ A-listers — from politicians and educators to artists and activists. READ MORE