Disco queen Donna Summer passed away this morning in Florida at age 63 after battling cancer.
Summer was a 5-time Grammy winner who shot to superstardom in the ’70s with iconic hits including Last Dance, Hot Stuff and Bad Girls.
She is survived by her husband, three daughters, and four grandchildren.
RIP
The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa, a premier clothing optional and all male resort in Fort Lauderdale, recently got some props sent their way. In their article “‘Out’ 
Inns” The Mirror magazine had this to say about Wilton Manors’ own Florida gay resort:
Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa is one of the only all-male, clothing optional gay resorts in Wilton Manors. This beautiful gay resort has a luscious tropical landscape filled with palm trees, beautiful flowers and lush foliage reminiscent of your own personal tropical paradise. It also features some great amenities for everyone with breathtaking waterfront views, a 10-man hot tub, an aromatherapy steam room, kayaks and bicycles. Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa was voted ‘Best Guesthouse’ at the 2011 Bestie Awards.
Awwww, girl you shouldn’t have…but really keep going…
Tokyo Disney recently announced that while gay couples can’t legally marry there, they have a secure spot at Disney for commitment ceremonies.
The decision came after Koyuki Higashi, a 27-year-old bride, contact Tokyo Disney Resort inquiring about marrying her partner. A member of the resort staff welcomed Higashi and her partner with open arms explaining that OF COURSE she could marry her girlfriend at Disney.
A Disney company spokesperson confirmed to AFP that gay couples are welcome to hold ceremonies at hotels inside the Tokyo Disney Resort.
“We have never refused an application for a same-sex wedding at hotels here,” a Milial Resor Hotels rep said.
Disney truly is the most magical place on earth…
Who doesn’t love Dancing With The Stars?! As upset as I was to see Derek Hough and his partner Maria Menounos get the boot last night, I was overwhelmed with
excitement as William Levy and Cheryl Burke made it to the finals.
Aaaahhhh yes, that means that we at least get to see Levy with his shirt off at least two more times. That’s reason enough to celebrate.
New York based perfumer Bond 9 is providing a new fragrance with a message! Their latest fragrance release is a scent called “I Love New York For Marriage 
Equality”.
The perfume celebrates, quite obviously, New York’s recently support of gay marriage. The bottle is adorned with a rainbow colored heart and the date 7.24.11, aka the day that the Marriage Equality Act became legal in New York.
The fragrance is meant for both men and women and smells like cinnamon, plum, ginger lily and rose. You can purchase the fragrance at all Bond No. 9 retail stores, Nordstrom and Saks beginning on July 24 for $105 (50 ml) or $175 (100 ml).
Mmmmm…smells like we achieved something here…
Robert Boo has officially made his triumphant return to the Pride Center of South Florida, serving as executive director. Boo formerly served as the Center’s director of 
development. He served the center for five long years before returning to his career in corporate management. Things have definitely come full circle.
Boo has a casual and confident manner that makes him perfect for Wilton Manors. He is extremely optimistic and seems to truly understand what makes a good executive director. So far he has a plan to get more women involved in the center. He was even quoted as saying that he wants to make women feel more comfortable at the center.
“We need to get more women involved in the center,” he said. ”When we used to be called the GLCC, I used to say we needed to put the L back into it. One of my top priorities is to make sure women feel welcomed here.”
With a “we can do anything” kind of attitude, Boo will certainly be a great addition and a breath of fresh air to the Center!
Sidelines Sports bar has been a long time favorite of Wilton Manors locals and visitors alike and IT IS TIME TO CELEBRATE! The bar will be celebrating their sixth
year in business all weekend from Friday, May 11 to Sunday, May 13.
The weekend will include the usual: drink specials, DJ Jared Michael, prizes and themed party favors for (and I quote) “the 6 year old in you.” Let’s get it poppin ya’ll!
In the current issue of Rolling Stone magazine lead singer Tom Gabel of the band Against Me reveals plans to start living as a woman. He confesses that for years
his inner struggle with gender dysphoria and that he is now ready to start the process.
As with other people who truly have thought they were born the wrong gender he will start living day to day as a woman and taking hormones. His name will go from Tom Gabel to Laura Grace Jane. With the support of his current wife Heather, the two will remain married and living together.
It is not easy for anyone let alone someone who is a major rock star. Before the Rolling Stone interview Gabel had told only a few people of his inner circle. He has admitted it will not be easy and that he expects embarrassing moments ahead.
The new issue of Rolling Stone hits news stands this Friday (May 11th).
North Carolina voters today will vote on Amendment One, which would put it in the states constitution where marriage is for one man, one woman.
This will be the “Last Stand” in the South as every other state sadly (but expected voted)for the marriage ban. The National Organization for Marriage of course is the true backer of this bill and is more of “Rallying Call” and trial run as they try to capitalize their red neck, conservative base for the other upcoming fall elections.
It is also somewhat needed as New York state and Washington & Maryland have passed same sex marriage and NOM is always trying to counter attack any progress made by any SSM initiatives. Brian Brown who leads NOM makes it his mission to target any congressmen, senator, mayor,governor or anyone that is not in line with his views.
Current polling show Amendment One passing with around 57% in favor and 41% oppose, so PLEASE if you or anyone of your family or loved ones live and vote in North Carolina encourage them to get out and vote AGAINST this Amendment One!
Actress-singer Queen Latifah will participate as a performer at the Long Beach,CA Gay Pride this marks a first time for her participating at a gay pride.
With a wide range of talents that include rapping, singing, acting and modeling for Cover Girl she has done it all. Let’s just hope that this will bring her someday soon to one of the gay pride events on the East coast.
