Exclusive: Everyone knows Studio 54, the iconic New York nightclub that flourished in the 1970s. But the West Coast claimed its own magnetic hotspot in that era – a place that attracted celebrities and the gay community for a wild time of dancing, drinking and debauchery.
Studio One Forever, directed by Marc Saltarelli, documents a discotheque and cabaret that welcomed the likes of Bette Davis, Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Elton John, and Chita Rivera, future notables like writer Bruce Vilanch, and hot young things in skimpy shorts. Gravitas Ventures today announced it has acquired North American distribution rights for the documentary, with plans to release it theatrically in Los Angeles on September 13 and on VOD beginning October 8. Watch the film’s trailer below.
The film includes new interviews with Melissa Rivers, Roslyn Kind, Lance Bass, Thelma Houston and more “as they recount their experiences at Studio One, and what...
Studio One Forever, directed by Marc Saltarelli, documents a discotheque and cabaret that welcomed the likes of Bette Davis, Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Elton John, and Chita Rivera, future notables like writer Bruce Vilanch, and hot young things in skimpy shorts. Gravitas Ventures today announced it has acquired North American distribution rights for the documentary, with plans to release it theatrically in Los Angeles on September 13 and on VOD beginning October 8. Watch the film’s trailer below.
The film includes new interviews with Melissa Rivers, Roslyn Kind, Lance Bass, Thelma Houston and more “as they recount their experiences at Studio One, and what...
- 8/26/2024
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Longtime friends of 30+ years, Matt Zarley and Tony and Grammy Award winner Billy Porter have teamed up to record a brand new single and music video benefitting homeless Lgbt youth.
Billy Porter and Matt Zarley
“You Gotta Be” is being released worldwide today on all digital and streaming services worldwide with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Los Angeles Lgbt Center’s Youth Center. The song, which unequivocally reminds us that “love will save the day,” is a reimagined rendition of the classic 1995 Des’ree track. Billy and Matt recently shot a video for the tune at West Hollywood’s Quixote Studios, which features 40 additional friends of the pair who donated their time for this special project.
“Billy and I are both passionate about all Lgbt causes, particularly ones that involve our next generations,” said Matt, who also produced the song as well as directed and edited the video. “We wanted to...
Billy Porter and Matt Zarley
“You Gotta Be” is being released worldwide today on all digital and streaming services worldwide with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Los Angeles Lgbt Center’s Youth Center. The song, which unequivocally reminds us that “love will save the day,” is a reimagined rendition of the classic 1995 Des’ree track. Billy and Matt recently shot a video for the tune at West Hollywood’s Quixote Studios, which features 40 additional friends of the pair who donated their time for this special project.
“Billy and I are both passionate about all Lgbt causes, particularly ones that involve our next generations,” said Matt, who also produced the song as well as directed and edited the video. “We wanted to...
- 5/29/2019
- Look to the Stars
Glsen, the leading education organization focused on ensuring safe and inclusive schools for all students, honored Brendon Urie, the cast of Pose, Ace Schwarz, and the Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Gsa Spectrum, this week, at the annual Glsen Respect Awards – New York at Cipriani 42nd Street.
Cyndi Lauper and Brendon Urie
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The event raised $1 million dollars to create safe and Lgbtq inclusive K-12 schools.
Brendon Urie received the Inspiration Award; the cast of Pose received the Champion Award; Ace Schwarz received Glsen’s Educator of the Year Award; and the Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Gsa Spectrum, received Glsen’s Gsa of the Year Award.
Upon accepting his award, Urie told the crowd “Today, I stand here overwhelmed in the best way. It’s an honor not only to receive this award, but to be embraced by my fans and the Lgbtq community.
Cyndi Lauper and Brendon Urie
Credit/Copyright: Getty Images
The event raised $1 million dollars to create safe and Lgbtq inclusive K-12 schools.
Brendon Urie received the Inspiration Award; the cast of Pose received the Champion Award; Ace Schwarz received Glsen’s Educator of the Year Award; and the Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Gsa Spectrum, received Glsen’s Gsa of the Year Award.
Upon accepting his award, Urie told the crowd “Today, I stand here overwhelmed in the best way. It’s an honor not only to receive this award, but to be embraced by my fans and the Lgbtq community.
- 5/22/2019
- Look to the Stars
Matt Zarley Celebrates International Women's Day with 'The Estrogen Sessions' Featuring Billy Porter
Broadway veteran, Billboard dance sensation and People Magazine's first-ever gay Hottest Bachelor Matt Zarley has received critical acclaim as an Lgbt artist for over a decade since his debut on the music scene. His latest release, The Estrogen Sessions, a tribute to some of his favorite female singers is Zarley's first entirely self-produced project and, will be released onWednesday, March 8, 2017, to coincide with International Women's Day.
- 3/8/2017
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
In his latest endeavor, hopefulROMANTIC, Matt Zarley has created an original musical film about one man's emotional journey through love, heartbreak, and healing. It's a universal story about loving, letting go, and holding onto faith that there's somebody for everybody. In addition, the film also features film and TV icon, Star Trek star and Lgbt activist, George Takei. The project consists of not only the film but, the original soundtrack and pop album titled 'hopefulROMANTIC - The Deluxe Edition,' featuring new, acoustic renditions of songs featured in the film, as well as a bonus video duet with Jeb Havens - all available now.
- 11/12/2015
- by Movies News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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