David Atlanta Vol. 18 Issue 2

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MLK 2015 Was Whitney Gay?

Yolonda Ross On Playing Whitney’s Lover Escape to South Florida

Winter Party Heats it Up

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YOLONDA ROSS ON WHITNEY

Almost three years after Whitney Houston’s tragic and untimely death, Lifetime presents Whitney, a biopic, on Jan. 17. Rumors and controversy still surround this talented, beautiful, strong-willed, generous legend who most people only knew of superficially.

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MARCUS PATRICK

Just because he shakes his money maker in your face, doesn’t mean our cover model Marcus Patrick doesn’t have it all figured out. Cover photography by Steven Williams.

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MLK 2015 PARTY AND EVENTS GUIDE

It can be tough to make decisions about where to go and what to do when there is so much going on for Martin Luther King Weekend, We give you the skinny of some of the hottest events going on this weekend.

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Need some help in the new year with networking? Join Metro Atlanta Association of Professionals at Ten for the first networking opportunity or the year. Includes light bites and a raffle drawing.

Featuring more than 200 drummers lining the racecourse. This 5K walk/run will take place entirely in Piedmont Park. Don’t forget to bring your old sneakers to donate to Eco Sneakers!

Thursday, Jan 15 • 11:30 a.m. • Henry’s Thursday, Jan 15 • 6 – 8 p.m. • Midtown (132 10th Street NE) • Ten (990 Piedmont Ave. NE) • www.atlantagaychamber.org www.maapatl.org

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DJ ABEL AT THE HERETIC

Here’s a one of a kind event that has never been attempted before. Everyone from the DJ’s, go go dancers, to the entertainers, and even the promoters are transgendered. There will even be special F/X artist Dany Ashby creating a unique stage show that shouldn’t be missed!

Back by popular demand the signature drum sounds of DJ Abel Aguilera return to the Heretic for Martin Luther King Weekend.

Super DJ Abel has played at the biggest parties and venues in the world, always knocking the dance floor on its ass. Partiers will revel in Abel’s explosive blend of heavy tribal beats, diva anthems, and retooled classics. His production and remixing team, Rosabel, continues to churn out #1 Billboard dance hits including Rihanna’s “Only girl in the world”, ”Wepa” by Gloria Estefan “Papi” by Jennifer Lopez, and the insanely huge circuit anthem “Chacha Heels” by Rosabel featuring Jeanie Tracy. Get ready to boogie all night! Come early for the Armorettes show at 10 p.m. $15 before 11 p.m. $20 after.

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MLK

Weekend Party Guide HAVING TROUBLE DETAILING YOU PLANS FOR THE WEEKEND? BELOW IS A BRIEF RUNDOWN OF SOME OF THE HOTTEST EVENTS GOING ON IN ATLANTA THIS WEEKEND. HAVE A GREAT TIME AND BE SAFE! Strippers & Cocktails Thursday, Jan 15 • 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. • Phase One (4933 Memorial Dr. 30083)

The Movement: Main Event Saturday, Jan 17 • 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. • Club 708 (708 Spring St. NE)

Join the hottest male and female strippers for a night of cocktails and craziness at the legendary Phase One in Stone Mountain. There will be special guest celebrities, porn stars, and DC’s finest male dancer, “Prince.” $10 admission all night.

Explore 3 rooms of music and Dusse VIP Lounge. Teairra Mari from Love and Hip Hop Hollywood makes an appearance.

“Hands Up” Kick-Off Party Thursday, Jan 15 • 10 p.m. • Club 708 (708 Spring St. NE) Welcome To Thotica Friday, Jan 16 • 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. • Club 730 (730 Spring St. NW)

The Ultimate Tattoo Party Saturday, Jan 17 • 9 p.m. • The Anchor Bar (1876 Piedmont Ave. NE) The Force Presents a night for showing off. Cash prize for the man with the best tattoo in a naughty location. Join sexy men from around the country with 2 mega DJ’s, a whole hoard of exotic male dancers and porn stars. Get ready, because the force is coming hard!

It’s stripper battle with entertainment groups from around the country. Atlanta’s Annual 5,000 Man Mega Party finest male dancers against theirs! Plus Sunday, Jan 18 • 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. • meet the cast for the web series.

Jungle (2115 Faulkner Rd. NE) Try Me Friday, Jan 16 • 10 p.m. • Suite Lounge (375 Lucky St. NW) Superstar Dej Loaf performing live.

The Grownfolks Takeover Friday, Jan 16 • * My Sister’s Room (1271 Glenwood Ave.) • www.mysistersroom.com

Join thousands of your closest friends for a very special live performance by actress, model and singer Demetria McKinney (from The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 7). Special celebrity guest Dabrat will be appearing. Plus DJ Hypmen and DJ Flavamen will be spinning, porn stars and sexy male dancers to delight the senses.

Farewell Party Celebrating MLK weekend with hot mu- Monday, Jan 19 • 10 p.m. - 3 p.m. • The sic, hot ladies, and definitely one hot Anchor Bar (1878 Piedmont Ave. NE) show with the Traxx Girls. Drink specials all night.

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About

Marcus Patrick

By Jonathan Bugg

JUST BECAUSE HE SHAKES HIS MONEY MAKER IN YOUR FACE, DOESN’T MEAN MARCUS PATRICK DOESN’T HAVE IT ALL FIGURED OUT.

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n the surface Marcus Patrick looks perfect. Smoldering, slightly ethnic eyes (English, Scottish, French, Jamaican, Cuban, and Native Indian), chiseled features, broad shoulders, and a spectacularly muscled body. I wasn’t sure what I was expecting from our conversation, but I definitely wasn’t expecting the depth of thought and soul that spilled out.

Here are just five things that I learned:

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Before his stint as a soap actor on Days of Our Lives, Marcus was a member of a boy band called Worlds Apart, put together by Simon Cowell in the 90’s. “It doesn’t matter what I am doing for a living at any given time. Whether I’m a soap actor, a dancer at Swinging Richard’s, or acting in whatever. As long as it helps me to do my real work which is to upgrade and help people.”

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Marcus lives on a plant-based diet that is similar to being a vegan, but he allows himself some things like honey.

“A couple of times a day, I have a smoothy by a company called Garden of Life. In that smoothy it contains pretty much everything that the human body needs down to the cellar level.

That’s how I maintain muscle tissue.”

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Though he is British originally, he has a strong opinion on MLK Weekend and it’s meaning to him. “Martin Luther King along with all the other great black pioneers have all done wonderful work. We stand on the shoulders of great men and women of the past that spoke out on certain issues, fought against oppression, and heightened our conscious during that era.”

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He has planted fruit and nut trees all around his house.

“It’s like the Garden of Eden with peaches, apricot, almonds, and just about every other kind of fruit tree I could fit on the property.”

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He has no problem with nudity and performing for men. ”I Just have a free spirit.... I believe God put us on the planet naked, so what’s the sin in being naked? I don’t look at men or women as anything other than that they are all children of God, so it doesn’t really matter to me who I’m performing for.”Marcus will be appearing at Swinging Richard’s during Martin Luther King Weekend. Check out both his website and his seductive calendar at www.officialmarcuspatrick.com.

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Vital Americanism Finding A Voice Through Odetta Holmes

by Broque Cummings

LET AILEY LIFT YOU THIS FEBRUARY WHEN THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MODERN DANCE COMPANY RETURNS TO THE FABULOUS FOX THEATRE WITH SOUL-STIRRING DANCES TO SONGS BY ODETTA.

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ith Black History Month just around the corner, you may be looking for a way to do your part to celebrate or find a romantic event for the evening of the 14th. The renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be bringing six inspiring performances to the Fox Theatre in Atlanta from February 11 to 15 as part of a 19-city North American tour.

The group, which has been recognized as “a vital ‘American Culture Ambassador’ to the world”, will be paying tribute to Odetta Holmes, an artist and activist who was anointed “the queen of American folk music” by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A wonderful way to celebrate Black History Month, the dance group will be performing at 8pm every evening from the 11th to 14th of February as well as 2pm on the 14th and 3pm on the 15th. In his premiere for Ailey, Matthew Rushing celebrates Holmes’ life as a singer, songwriter, actress, activist, and the “voice 24 | 1.14.15

on the 12th at 8pm and must be purchased at the Fox Theatre box office prior to 5:30pm on February 12th with a limit of two per ID. The tickets for the performance on the 14th at 2pm are buy “Alvin Ailey was a pioneer in creating one get one 50% off with a free postan American modern dance repertory performance Q&A with the dancers. company. I am honored to continue his vision of celebrating the African-American cultural experience with our season premiere of ODETTA in Atlanta – the hub of the Civil Rights Movement - and look forward to returning to The Fabulous Fox to share the inspiring artistry of Ailey’s extraordinary dancers,” stated Artistic Director Robert Battle. of the Civil Right Movement” smack dab in the middle of Black History Month and in conjunction with the anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.

Tickets are on sale starting at $25 at the Fox Theatre box office, www.alvinailey. org, www.foxatltix.com or by phone at 855-285-8499. There are discounts available for groups of 10 or more by calling 404-881-2000. Student tickets will be available for the performance Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at the 92nd Street Y in New York City.

“I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people.”

– Alvin Ailey

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Out of Town:

Fort Lauderdale

by Andrew Collins

Fort Lauderdale also has a number of LGBT-driven events throughout the year: Pride Fort Lauderdale in late February and early March, Stonewall Pride in Wilton Manors in June, the transgender Southern Comfort Conference in late September and early October, the Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in mid-October, Wicked Manors over Halloween, and Gay Days Fort Lauderdale High season in Fort Lauderdale (sunny.org/ week in late November. lgbt) spans from late autumn to early spring, but Broward County is more of a year-round Where to Eat and Play destination than you might think. As the region has become a top getaway among Broward County’s dining scene has LGBT travelers, many gays and lesbians of evolved rapidly in recent years. For creall ages – from recent college grads to re- ative contemporary cuisine, check out tirees – have moved here full-time. The ac- stylish Johnny V (johnnyvlasolas.com), claimed gay men’s resort Pineapple Point is helmed by celeb chef Johnny Vinczencz. currently developing an upscale retirement At this hip Las Olas Boulevard restaurant, complex in an up-and-coming corridor of you might try jerk-seared local black groudowntown Fort Lauderdale – plans are for per or duck served three ways (foie gras, this flagship residence to serve as a proto- leg of confit and breast). At the trendy W type for similar communities throughout the Hotel, sup on choice chops and creatively country. And throughout the city, neighbor- prepared seafood at Steak 954 (starrhoods, businesses and hotels tend to draw restaurant.com), part of the buzzy culinary empire of celeb chef Stephen Starr. a diverse crowd.

COULD ATLANTA BE ANY COLDER THIS YEAR? LAST WEEK WE SAW TEMPERATURE IN THE TEENS AND WE’RE SURE THAT A LOT OF YOU WERE ALREADY GETTING ONLINE TO BOOK YOUR TRIPS TO WARMER CLIMATES. FORT LAUDERDALE IS ALWAYS A GREAT OPTION IN THE WINTER AS THEIR HIGH SEASON RUNS FROM LATE AUTUMN UNTIL EARLY SPRING.

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ince its rapid transformation in the early 1990s into one of the world’s leading gay vacation destinations, Fort Lauderdale has continued on a steady path of exciting new developments. Swanky contemporary hotels have risen along its neatly manicured beachfront, which is within a short walk of several excellent gay resorts. The small city of Wilton Manors, which fringes Fort Lauderdale to the northwest, has become a vibrant hub of LGBT-popular nightlife, dining and shopping. And a growing number of impressive arts and historic attractions have helped turn Fort Lauderdale into one of Florida’s premier arts and cultural hubs.

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Owners of the former lesbian bar New Moon, Nancy Goodwin and Carol Moran operate one of the most enjoyable and romantic restaurants in Wilton Manors, 13 Even (13-even.com) which earns praise for its menu of reasonably priced, creative small plates, from smoked-salmon tostadas to crisp pork belly tossed with feta and watermelon. On the same block, Mind Your Manors is a convivial spot for filling and tasty pub fare. The neighborhood is also home to Rosie’s (rosiesbng.com), a dishy and very social spot for casual pub fare, including huge burgers, sandwiches, coconut-shrimp platters, and more. The Naked Grape (nakedgrapewinebar.com) is a handsome little wine bar with light food and a well-curated selection of vino from all over the world.

Fort Lauderdale pulses with gay bars, with the lion’s share of them in Wilton Manors. The handsome two-level Manor (themanorcomplex.com) complex can be a fine place to kick off the evening or dance into the wee hours. This snazzy space has a nightclub aglow with crystal chandeliers plus myriad bars and a kitchen serving inventive tapas. B. Bar & Grille (billsfillingstation.com), formerly Bill’s Filling Station, is popular especially among the 35-and-older crowd. There’s food, excellent cabaret and saucy drag shows, and

four different bars. Another good bet for piano cabaret is Tropics (tropicsofwiltonmanors.com), which offers above-average dinner fare too.

Sidelines Sports Bar (sidelinessports. com) draws a great mix of folks to shoot pool and watch sports on TV, the Village Pub (villagepubwm.com) has a nice little dance floor, a good-size patio, and a stage with drag shows; and the hip and stylish Progress Bar (progressbarsouthflorida. com) is a friendly neighborhood spot with great dancing on weekends and a strong following among both men and women.

Hunters (huntersftlauderdale.com), Rumors, and the Alibi are slick, happening video and dance bars nearby, all three of them good places to meet locals and converse with friends. And leather bars like the dungeonesque Ramrod (ramrodbar. com), with its Tom of Finland artwork, and Cubby Hole (thecubbyhole.com), always draw dedicated crowds of butch guys.

At just about any of the bars, themes changes nightly - from karaoke to countrywestern dancing to drag bingo.

Where to Stay Many of the top gay resorts in Fort Lauderdale are just two or three blocks in from the beachfront (and the popular gay

A casual option overlook Fort Lauderdale Beach, airy Casablanca Café (casablancacafeonline.com) has a breezy patio and serves reasonably priced American and Mediterranean fare, including delish lobster rolls.

The outstanding Market 17 (market17. net) is just a short drive from the beach and serves deftly plated, farm-to-table cuisine – it’s become quite celebrated for its intriguing “Dining in the Dark” option.

Downtown’s Tap 42 Bar & Kitchen (tap42. com) offers an outstanding craft-beer list along with well-prepared gastropub fare.

For a lavish night out, look to Lobster Bar Sea Grille (buckheadrestaurants.com/ lobster-bar-sea-grille), a see-and-be-seen downtown brasserie that serves superb seafood and has one of the city’s best wine lists. For stellar Pan-Asian food, head to Dapur (dapurkitchen.com), a trendy gay-date spot with a lively bar area that serves colorful cocktails (the lycheetini being a favorite). Chef Edi Mulyanto turns out delicious modern cuisine with a Thai, Indonesian and Malaysian bent.

Alibi tends to be the starting point for both locals and visitors on their inevitable bar crawl.

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rooms, cozy cottages and fabulous villas – the latter with rooftop decks, big kitchens and other perks.

You never know who you will meet at Cabanas Guest House.

Make sure that you check out their 10-man jacuzzi.

beach at Sebastian Street and A1A). One of the classiest and most relaxing options, the Grand Resort (grandresort.net) stands out for its warm and professional service and thoughtful amenities, which include a first-rate day spa (open both to non-guests and those staying on property) offering a wide range of massage and body treatments. There’s also a gym, a large pool with a swimsuits-required policy, a more secluded courtyard and sunning area with a hot tub that’s clothing-optional, a nice gym, and some of the largest suites of any gay resort in town. Some of the 33 units have full contemporary kitchens, separate living rooms and private outdoor showers.

With its dapper Mid-Century Modern design, the Royal Palms Resort & Spa (royalpalms.com) exudes sexiness. The thoughtfully maintained resort has an “all-welcome” policy but caters heavily to the LGBT market. There are 66 rooms with a sleek and unfussy aesthetic and such cushy perks as iHome docks and rain-forest-style glass showers, close proximity to the beach, a scene-y bar and grill, and a luxe spa, and a well-designed fitness center with yoga classes available.

Another good bet is the sister property, the Lush Royale (lushroyalefortlauderdale.com), formed when two neighboring resorts (the former Royal Palms and Orton Terrace) combined. The 28 upscale units 28 | 1.14.15

here are eclectic and attractive, ranging from compact Junior Queens with small kitchenettes to Superior Royal Suites with king beds, huge living-dining areas and full modern kitchens. There are two pools and ample, clothing-optional sunning areas. The same owners also operate the nearby Grand Palm Plaza (grandpalmplaza.com) and Elysium Resort (elysiumresort.net).

Another good bet in the neighborhood is the complex comprising three neighboring, mid-priced gay resorts: the Worthington (theworthington.com), Alcazar Resort (alcazarresort.com) and Villa Venice (villavenice.com). Together, these centrally located, clothing-optional hideaways rank among the cruisiest resorts in South Florida, with playful vibes, energetic fun-in-the-sun patrons, and attractive grounds for sunning and swimming au naturale.

For pure luxury, it’s hard to beat Pineapple Point (pineapplepoint.com), a handsome 1930s spread that has the grace and style of a Caribbean plantation, and quite possibly the cushiest suites of any gay resort in the country. With top-notch service and gorgeous grounds spread across two tropically landscaped acres, this compound is slightly inland, in the desirable Victoria Park neighborhood, and offers standard

One of the closest resorts to the many gay bars and restaurants in Wilton Manors, Cabanas Guest House (thecabanasguesthouse.com) appeals to social butterflies (note the10-man Jacuzzi and eight-man aromatherapy steam room). The posh rooms have goose-down comforters, DVD players and CD/MP3 players. There’s also a full-service day spa. Also in the heart of Wilton Manors, the Calypso Inn (calypsoinnwiltonmanors.com) is a fun little B&B with four charming, reasonably priced rooms.

Fort Lauderdale also has some terrific, gay-welcoming mainstream resorts. The chic W Fort Lauderdale (wfortlauderdalehotel.com) cuts a dashing profile along the Route A1A beachfront, its sybaritic Bliss Spa offering deluxe treatments, and its large pool hosting fab parties all weekend; rooms are decked out with stateof-the-art media centers and supremely comfy beds. The nearby Atlantic Hotel & Spa (atlantichotelfl.com) offers unobstructed ocean views from the majority of its spacious, airy rooms, all of them with Bose CD-stereos, lovely patios and small kitchens. Other mainstream properties along the beachfront with fine views and attractive rooms include the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (westinftlauderdalebeach.com), the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Beach (marriott.com), the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach (hilton. com) and the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale (ritzcarlton.com).

Enjoy Pineapple Point’s very private, lush tropical pool area.

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6 High-Energy Days for a Good Cause:

Winter Party Festival ‘15 March 4-9, 2015

LOOKING FOR AN ESCAPE FROM COLD WEATHER WITH A LITTLE MORE ACTION? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN MIAMI BEACH IN MARCH FOR WINTER PARTY. HOT GUYS, WARM SALTY AIR, AND SIX DAYS OF INSANELY FUN PARTIES (FOR A CAUSE).

It’s just you and thousands of your new best friends at the Under One Sun Pool Party.

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very year Winter Party brings colossal events, parties, and over 10,000 revelers to Miami Beach that amaze and astound the senses. The DJ lineup this year is, as always, overwhelming. Rosabel, Brett Henrichsen, Joe Gauthreux, just to name a few. From the internationally acclaimed Beach Party and sun-drenched “Under One Sun Pool Party,” to a sophisticated VIP reception, Winter Party Festival 2015 promises a six-day extravaganza that celebrates the unique spirit of the LGBT community.

Now in it’s 22nd year, Winter Party Festival is fundraising and consciousness-raising event committed to supporting, inspiring and activating the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and its supporters worldwide through a celebration of identity, equality and unity.

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“Winter Party Festival is a living celebration,” says Justin Bell, Winter Party Festival Chair for 2015. “Everything we produce for Winter Party Festival centers on our guests. Guests who are passionate about rejoicing in who they are and purposeful in creating progress for the LGBT community.” Proceeds from the annual Winter Party Festival and its sister event,

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lmost three years after Whitney Houston’s tragic and untimely death, Lifetime presents Whitney, a biopic, on Jan. 17. Rumors and controversy still surround this talented, beautiful, strong-willed, generous legend who most people only knew of superficially.

In the 80s she was a Powerhouse, releasing hit after hit, such as “Saving All My Love for You” and “The Greatest Love of All”? Remember when she sang “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Super Bowl? She seemed to have it all with a perfect “good girl” image that could not be broken.

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David Atlanta: What specifically do you think viewers are going to like about the biopic?

Yolonda: I think her fans are going to love it. It’s a very entertaining film! Her fans, especially, will appreciate the care that was taken portraying all But life changes. Not long after meet- the ups and downs in her life ing singer Bobby Brown at the Soul Train accurately.

Music Awards in 1989, they started dating, and her life was changed forever. DA: There was some conThey married in 1992 amid Brown’s tumul- troversy in making the film tuous run-ins with the law and jail time. because reportedly her family wanted it on the big Many fans blame Brown for Whitney’s screen instead of televigradual downfall, despite her many sion. Did you hear or see phenomenal successes as a singer and anything else that wasn’t actress during their 15-year marriage widely reported? including multiple Grammys and several successful films. One of her proudest ac- YR: I saw what everybody else saw. As complishments was the birth of their an actress in the film I wasn’t privy to anydaughter, Bobbi Kristina Houston Brown, thing else more than anybody else who in 1993. read about it or saw interviews about it on television. I can understand her family It’s only fitting that Whitney’s friend wanting it on the big screen, but I can also and costar in Waiting to Exhale, Angela see in today’s world how viewers are with Bassett, directed this biopic. The film film. Television gets a lot more viewers, so stars Yaya DaCosta as Whitney. DaCosta I think it was a good decision to show it starred in Lee Daniels’ The Butler and in on television. Nobody ever said the story numerous television shows such as All My couldn’t be on a theatrical screen; it still Children and Ugly Betty. Arlen Escarpeta could be.

(Final Destination 5) plays Bobby Brown.

DA: We’re all used to seeing the Yolonda Ross plays Robyn Crawford, fabulous Angela Bassett on screen.

Whitney’s personal assistant and friend. She’s great! How was she as a first Rumors of a lesbian love affair with time director? Would you work with Crawford surrounded Whitney throughout her again? most of her career, but Whitney always denied it publicly and kept their relation- YR: Yes, please sign me up for whatever ship very private. she’s doing! She was wonderful to work with. I’ve got to admit, I don’t want to say “I’m proud to be part of this film,” said I have a preference, but I do really enjoy Ross, “to be a part of Whitney’s life and working with actors who direct because I to be part of something that is going to be feel there is like a shorthand among other looked at in her legacy. I’m also proud to actors. They understand how we get to have worked with such wonderful people things. They know what they want most as Angela, Yaya, and Arlen. It’s a histori- of the time, and they allow you to do your cal thing for someone who was such a big work, and they don’t over talk direction. part of our history.”

Directors often give you too much to the point where they kind of kill any artistry

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that you want to bring to the role or the scene. They don’t let it breathe. There are so many beautiful things to be found in an actor’s performance. A lot of times, especially with first time directors, they don’t allow you to do that. In Angela’s case, she brought theater, television, and film to her directing, which was great.

DA: Do you think Yaya DaCosta was a good choice to play Whitney and Arlen Escarpeta as Bobby Brown?

YR: Yaya’s a great choice. Yea! In this case, I felt Angela could have played Whitney, but with somebody like Yaya, who most definitely looks like Whitney once she is in full hair and make-up but who didn’t have the same television and movie presence as somebody like Angela, there was no distraction. I think with someone who is so iconic it could be harmful to the story if you use someone who is too well known or someone else who is equally as well known. Yaya really brings out all the essence of Whitney with her performances as well with the behind-the-scenes stuff. I just felt she was on it! And Arlen did a great job as Bobby Brown! davidatlanta.com | 37

On set of Whitney with co-star Yaya DaCosta. Can you feel the love between these ladies?

DA: You play Robyn Crawford, Whitney’s longtime assistant and friend. Have you met Robyn, and if so, how does she feel about your portrayal of her?

DA: Whether there was any kind of lesbian relationship between Whitney and Robyn, we may never know unless Robyn decides to share some information. Do you think Lifetime handled this possible lesbian relationYR: I have no idea how Robyn feels about ship appropriately in the film? any of this. I would love to meet her, but we had no contact with anyone. Unfortunately, YR: Without having any confirmation on in the case of Robyn, there is very little to anything, I think Lifetime handled it fine. find on her on the Internet. It seems that You can’t go and put something out there after we finished shooting we found more that has no validity. It just ruins your credthings. Like in video documentaries about ibility as a filmmaker. You’ve really got to Whitney you can sometimes see her for a be careful with someone’s life like that. couple of seconds. That type of thing, but You just can’t do that. no information.

DA: In making this film, what did you DA: Robyn seems like a very private learn about Whitney that surprised person; that whole partnership be- you? tween the two of them was really kept private. Lesbian rumors aside, was YR: I don’t know exactly how to phrase it, there a point in making the film when but some people may think Whitney was you realized why Whitney and Robyn weaker than she actually was just because had such a strong bond? What was it she succumbed to drugs and how that was about Robyn that Whitney liked and so much of her life at the end of it. She was needed in her life? actually an extremely strong and outspoken person. Unless you are in this business YR: I feel like it’s the same kind of thing and understand at that level all the things I have with a couple of girlfriends. You that are put upon you, I don’t think people know these people from childhood to when really get everything that can come at you you’re just beginning to define yourself and all the expectations and how many as an adult. You know them through your people you are carrying. Where you have to teenage years, and you earn respect and uphold a lot and still be yourself. To do that, trust from each other. That’s a tight bond I think she was a very strong person, but . . . that is not easily broken, even if some- I don’t think people think of her that way. thing comes in between you. There’s still a They think of her as young, sweet Whitney, bond of some sort. That’s what I felt that church going, and not as strong as she was. When Robyn’s best friend became a could be. Unfortunately, what happened superstar, Robyn was the one in the per- happened. She was a woman of color who sonal moments who knew her best, inside led a lot and took care of a lot. She was a and out. That’s the kind of friend who will trailblazer and broke down a lot of doors as call you on your shit, you know? When they a woman of color. She was just Whitney. are acting like a star. And at the same She broke every barrier in music and film time, they’re the one you can trust with without limitations. That’s huge. And not everything. That friendship and that work with just a black fan base, with everybody. relationship, having that person be your link to all your fans, to your business, to For the full interview check out everything, davidatlanta.com.

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How much do you know about Whitney?

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On what soap opera did Whitney make an appearance in 1984?

2. What is Whitney’s middle name?

3. What was Whitney’s first number one single in the U.S. and the U.K.?

4. What was Whitney’s character name in The Bodyguard?

5. Who actually wrote the lyrics to “I Will Always Love You”?

6. Whitney was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture” in 1995, but she lost to which actress?

7.

In what year did Robyn Crawford, Whitney’s longtime assistant and friend, resign from Whitney’s management company?

8. What phrase did Whitney famously use in 2002 when Dianne Sawyer interviewed her and asked her about ongoing rumors of taking drugs?

9. Whitney and former husband Bobby Brown used to own a townhome in what Atlanta suburb?

10. Where is Whitney buried?

Answers: 1. As the World Turns 2. Elizabeth 3. Saving All My Love For You 4. Rachel Marron 5. Dolly Parton 6. Angela Bassett 7. 2000 8. “Crack is whack.” 9. Alpharetta 10. Fairview Cemetery, Westfield NJ

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Ettiquette Expert Debby Mayne recommends dressing for the occasion. “Remember that you only have one chance to make a first impression, so dress as nicely as you can, based on where you plan to meet.”

It’s also wise to call them by their preferred names. “Start out calling your future mother-in-law and father-in-law Mr. or Mrs.,” says Mayne. “They may ask you to call them by their first names or perhaps even Mom and Dad. Tell them you’re honored and do as they ask.”

Bringing a gift, like a bottle of wine or bouquet of flowers, is always a smart idea. Mailing a thank-you note after the meeting should seal the deal. Keep in mind, if he loves you for the person you are, so will his family.

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I really enjoy giving head. But, my boyfriend says I I am a total show-off and loving posting my naked pictures suck at sucking. Every time we try deep-throat I gag online. It makes me so hot that the whole world is looking and choke. What can I do to improve? at me. Got any tips for an enthusiastic exhibitionist?

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Snapping a cock shot in your bathroom mirror is standard routine.

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Nobody knows more about going down than the boys down under. According to the Australian version of Men.org, the key is control. “Ask your partner to lie down on a bed or sit in a chair where you can control the angle and speed of sucking and stop for a breath if you need to.”

When it comes to deep-throating, it’s all about the angle of the dangle. “The cock usually curves upwards and the throat curves downwards, so the more you can get the two to work together the greater chance you have of getting his dick to a point past your gag reflex.” The ever popular 69 position is best by far for beginners.

How will you know if you’ve mastered the oral art? The proof And never, I repeat, never take naked selfies in your parent’s room. will be in the pudding. Or something resembling pudding.

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Manifest more of your fantasy world in reality.

LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22): Your sense of color and pattern is right on target and your words are more poetic than usual. Create a time and space for your creative inner nature to manifest on the physical plane. Let your fantasy world spill onto a piece of paper for others to see.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18): The things that seem real may be illusions. You might find that you feel a bit more reserved than usual and that you want to hold tight to your material possessions for comfort. You would benefit greatly by offering your hand to those who are less fortunate.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22): People may seem to rub you the wrong way, and you may feel like you’re all alone in the world. Keep in mind that you’re very sensitive and capable of picking up things that other people miss. You cut through the masks and see right to the core of every issue.

PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 19): Terrific energy flows your way this week. Make sure that what you’re dealing with is genuine. There’s a tendency for people to get lost in their fantasy worlds. Be aware that what seems practical today could be the opposite tomorrow.

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