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New York Post
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Federal court once again strikes down Florida drag show ban as likely unconstitutional
ATLANTA — An injunction barring the enforcement of Florida's drag-show ban will remain in effect after a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the law is likely unconstitutional. A three-judge panel for the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to back a lower court decision that described Florida's law, purportedly aimed at protecting children from drag shows, as overly broad and vaguely written. The case now returns to the Middle District of Florida, where a federal bench trial can be scheduled. Advertisement Trixie Mattel performs on stage during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, USA, 12 April 2025. CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Attorney Melissa Stewart, who is representing Hamburger Mary's, a drag-themed casual-dining restaurant, said they're thrilled the First Amendment rights of Floridians will remain protected as the case continues. 'The Court's opinion recognizes this law for what it is -– an egregiously unconstitutional attempt to censor the speech and expression of citizens,' Stewart said. Brian Wright, a spokesman for the Florida governor's office, called the ruling an overreach by a federal court. Advertisement 'No one has a constitutional right to perform sexual routines in front of little kids,' Wright said. 'We will do everything possible to have this lawless decision overturned.' The Hamburger Mary's in Orlando, which filed the lawsuit in 2023, regularly hosted drag shows, including family-friendly performances on Sundays that children were invited to attend. The restaurant closed its downtown location last year but plans to reopen at a new spot in nearby Kissimmee. Advertisement Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a public event, May 6, 2025, in Miami. AP The restaurant's owner has said the Florida law violated First Amendment rights by chilling speech. Championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, the law seeks to punish venues for allowing children into what it called 'adult live performances.' Though it did not mention drag shows specifically, the sponsor of the legislation said it was aimed at those performances. Venues that violated the law faced fines and the possibility that their liquor licenses could be suspended or revoked. Individuals could be charged with a misdemeanor crime.
Boston Globe
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Kim Petras and Trixie Mattel to headline a new queer music festival in Boston this summer
Advertisement Trixie Mattel is heading to the Hub for OUTLOUD Boston. Nazrin Massaro The OUTLOUD Boston lineup also includes rapper Flo Milli, Australian singer-songwriter G Flip, and DJ and TV host Hannah Rad, as well as Boston DJ MATH3CA and Bay State artist Big Body Kweeng. Meanwhile, Rebecca Black — the former teen YouTube star behind the Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The upcoming music fest marks the first East Coast event for OUTLOUD, which describes itself as 'the leading LGBTQ+ music brand.' According to a press release, OUTLOUD debuted as a digital-only series in 2020 and has since grown into a live event series that aims to celebrate LGBTQ+ artists and provide a platform for up-and-coming queer performers. The main OUTLOUD Music Festival takes place at WeHo Pride in West Hollywood, with Advertisement 'In today's political climate, it's more important than ever to uplift queer voices and provide a platform for LGBTQ+ artists,' said OUTLOUD founder and executive producer Jeff Consoletti, who originally hails from Boston, in a press release. 'Bringing the OUTLOUD Music Festival to my hometown of Boston is a surreal and full circle moment for me, a moment that isn't lost in today's climate of hostility towards my LGBTQ community.' OUTLOUD Boston is co-produced by live event and entertainment agency JJLA, as well as concert promoter The Bowery Presents. Josh Bhatti, senior vice president of The Bowery Presents, said in a press release that his organization is 'proud to partner with' OUTLOUD on the event, noting that it's 'so important for our company to continue to celebrate LGBTQ+ artists in the Boston area and beyond.' OUTLOUD Boston isn't the only festival taking over The Stage at Suffolk Downs this year. The Pogues and Pre-sale registration for OUTLOUD Boston is now open on Matt Juul can be reached at
