A 2020 Pride Guide- When & How to Celebrate Virtually!
While the world will celebrate a bit differently this year, June is still a month for Pride. Social distancing might keep the LGBTQ+ community physically apart, but many organizations are providing ways to come together... virtually.
GIRLSCHOOL Expands Women-Forward Music Festival To NYC October 6-7
GIRLSCHOOL, the highly popular L.A.-based interdisciplinary festival celebrating women-identified artists, thinkers, professionals and creators, is expanding to New York City. It will take place at Industry City Courtyard 1/2 (274 36th Street) in Brooklyn on October 6-7, in partnership with Girlie Action and City Farm Presents. GIRLSCHOOL is a music festival and creative community based in Los Angeles, whose mission is to celebrate, connect, and lift women-identified artists, leaders, and voices. Fans will recall GIRLSCHOOL LA 2018 is where the viral video of Fiona Apple performing alongside Shirley Manson in a homemade “KNEEL, PORTNOW” shirt took place. Festival line-up coming soon.
Wanda Sykes Breaks Silence About Rosanne & Her Fight for Equal Pay
After the controversial cancelation of “Rosanne”, comedian/writer Wanda Sykes breaks her silence in this in-depth one hour first episode on season two of Revry's 'SHOOK with Ashlee Marie Preston”. Wanda reveals new revelations about Rosanne, exiting the show, equal pay, turning down Netflix via Monique's deal, raising a family…all these topics and more in this candid, and hysterical exclusive one hour interview on queer streaming network, Revry's 'SHOOK with Ashlee Marie Preston”.
VH1 and Logo Celebrate Pride Month Throughout June
In celebration of Pride Month, VH1 and Logo will be highlighting extraordinary people within the LGBTQ+ community with special campaigns telling their stories. Please see below for details about both campaigns for your coverage consideration.
Rose McGowan Breaks Her Media Silence in Exclusive 1 Hour Interview on Queer Streaming Network, Revry
Having canceled all press and USA book tour appearances, activist/author Rose McGowan is now breaking her silence in this provocative special on Revry's 'SHOOK with Ashlee Marie Preston'. After the controversial New York Barnes & Noble confrontation with a trans activist, McGowan finally opens up about what really happened, her experience over the past year and never before heard insights about her past and future plans within the #MeToo movement. McGowan vulnerably opens up like never before about her healing and the toll her battle has taken. Host Ashlee Marie Preston shares “While some can only see Rose's imperfections—I'm able to see her for her intentions. I know what it's like to operate on a different frequency than everyone else. I'm looking forward to coming together with an open heart and mind.”
Tune In Friday 2/23 for the Exclusive One Hour Interview on Revry.com.
The Trevor Project And Global Queer Network, Revry, Announce #ShareTheLove Initiative
Revry, the premiere queer global digital entertainment network featuring originals, narrative and documentary films, digital series, shorts, podcasts, music and more…was thrilled to partner with The Trevor Project and broadcast last years TrevorLive 2017 honoring Tom Ford and Kristin Chenoweth. Now, Revry is doubling down on that relationship and its commitment to making a difference for queer youth through a joint “#ShareTheLove” initiative. Revry will donate half of all annual subscription fees in the months of February and March to The Trevor Project's global initiative TrevorSpace.org.
GIRLSCHOOL's Third Annual Women-Identified-Fronted Music Festival To Take Place At The Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles
GIRLSCHOOL's third annual 100% women-identified-fronted three-day music and ideas festival will take place at the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles from February 2 – 4, 2017. The lineup includes Shirley Manson + The Girlschool Choir, Jay Som, Kristin Kontrol + The Kids (with special guests including Best Coast), Leikeli47, Moon Honey, Mereba, Amber Coffman, BOSCO, Boyfriend, FAARROW, Lauren Ruth Ward, Soccer Mommy, Low Leaf, Akua, Pinky Pinky, A.W., Mary Lattimore, Nick + Navi, Drum & Lace, Desi Mo, Chelsea Jade, and Polartropica. DJ sets by Zuri Adia, Rituals of Mine, and Kim + The Created. New lineup additions include a cameo by Best Coast, plus sets by Bosco, Leikeli47, and Lesser Pieces, and DJ sets by Erika Kayne, Myra Hasson, Denise Hewitt, and Rachael Pazdan (The Hum). Speakers include Carrie Brownstein, a poetry stage curated by Jack Jones Literary Arts, a panel on activism led by Whitney Bell, a Talking Circle by STRONGER, a panel on immigration and creativity by Eve Barlow, and a songwriting workshop by MUNA. Net proceeds will benefit WriteGirl.