It chronicles his journey of how he managed to turn an obsession with pop culture into one-on-one interactions with A-List celebrities. “Man Up” takes readers inside Mathews’ personal journey from coming out to his family, to becoming a super fan, while revealing the most embarrassing and hysterical moments of his small town life and big city adventures. In 2013, Mathews released his first book, “Man Up: Tales of My Delusional Self-Confidence”, which quickly became a national bestseller. In addition to his work on television, Mathews can be heard weekly on his top rated podcast “Straight Talk with Ross Mathews” where he gives his hilarious take on the latest entertainment news and gossip. He’s part of the E! Network’s red carpet commentary team and has guest judged on “Ru Paul’s Drag Race.” Mathews entered the public psyche as “Ross the Intern,” a correspondent on “ The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Currently, Mathews can be seen hosting the nationally syndicated daily entertainment talk show “Hollywood Today Live,” which was just renewed for its second season. So I want every kid out there who is different, who feels different, who knows that they’re different to know that that’s good.’” Of his video response, The Advocate later reported: “Knowing he can be an example for kids across the world who don’t have positive role models is what drives him most, (Mathews) went on to say, ‘I’m afraid that the kids like me out there now will see his message and not my message. Mathews is a strong supporter of the Human Rights Campaign, speaking at many of their nationwide events and receiving their Visibility Award in 2011. He has hosted the GLAAD Media Awards, officiated a same-sex marriage from a float in the middle of Capital Pride in Washington D.C., and recently produced a widely hailed video response to a personally degrading comment made by Milo Yiannopoulos during his resignation press conference as senior editor at Breitbart.
Openly gay comedian, TV host and author Ross Mathews will serve as Miami Beach Gay Pride’s Grand Marshal leading the loud and colorful parade that’s expected to draw over 130,000 spectators this year. We can think of no better way to live up to that promise than by celebrating the accomplishments and efforts of these four outstanding leaders.” “As an organization and an event, it is critical that we embody the diversity and inclusiveness of the entire community we serve. “We are really proud to expand our Marshal program this year,” said Mark Fernandes, chair of the Pride board. Miami Beach Gay Pride is presented by Celebrity Cruises and runs April 7 to 9, 2017. Television personality and pop culture expert Ross Mathews will serve as Grand Marshal celebrity bartender and cast member of iHeart Radio’s “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show,” “Uncle” Johnny Pool, will serve as the Advocate Marshal and philanthropists and advocates Liebe and Seth Gadinsky will serve as Ally Marshals. Sunday Jul 2 Paris, France Pride – Unlike here in the U.S.Honoring Four Individuals Who Significantly Contribute to the LGBT Communityįor the first time in its nine-year history, Miami Beach Gay Pride will honor four individuals who have made significant contributions to the LGBT community as Pride Marshals. Jun 24-25, 2017 Minneapolis Twin Cities Pride Jun 23-Madrid World Pride with mega-events going on starring headlining DJ Offer Nissim.
Pete, Florida (Tampa has their own Pride now) Pride If you miss Chicago Pride you may also want to check out Market Days held in August. Jun 23-25, 2017 Chicago Pride in Boystown. Jun 17-18, 2017 Denver Pridefest- The #420 heaven in Colorado throws a fabulous Pride! Saturday Jun 17 Providence Rhode Island Pride Jun 16-26, 2017 New York City, New York Pride Jun 16-17, 2017 Norfolk Hampton Roads Pride Jun 8-11, 2017 Washington DC Capital Pride June 24 – San Francisco Pride Weekend featuring Kamasutra Circuit Party with DJ Offer Nissim, performer Deborah Cox and DJ Dani Warren. Sunday Jun 4 Asbury Park New Jersey Pride Jun 2-10, 2017 Indianapolis Pride: Gay Icon CeCe Peniston will be performing at Indy Pride this year. May 30-June 4 – Gay Days Disney Orlandopool parties, group outings to Disney attractions, circuit party events such as One Magical Weekend, Pulse Nightclub tribute, and Parliament House Concerts. May 25- May 29 Memorial Day Weekend Pensacola Beach Be sure to save this list and share it with your friends so they will know the most important upcoming events for the #LGBT community. Earlier this year we celebrated Brussels Pride, Tampa, and pride in Miami & Ft. The following is a calendar of the gay pride line-up for 2017 for the remainder of the year.