them. will be hosting digital “Out Now Live” Pride celebration
The LGBTQ+ magazine, them., is going to host a digital pride event “Out Now Live” to celebrate pride online for 2020 with most event postponed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. With most events postponed or canceled a majority of people celebration pride are turning towards a digital experience.
“Out Now Live” will feature artists and influencers of the LGBTQ+ community telling stories from the LGBTQ+ rights movement, uplifting messages, and special performances on June 22. The event has a long list of guests including Aquaria, Bob The Drag Queen, Ross Matthews, Shangela, Sasha Velour, Wilson Cruz, Lea DeLaria, Asia Kate Dillon, Jeremy O. Harris, Nyle DiMarco, Billy Eichner, Edward Enninful, Victor Garber, Hayley Kiyoko, Michael Kors, Stacy London, Kate Moennig, Cynthia Nixon, Antoni Porowski, Zac Posen, Jordan Roth, Raven Symone, Tegan and Sara, Evan Rachel Wood, Naomi Campbell, Judith Light, and Whoopi Goldberg.
If you think this is a long list, them. is promising there are more guests to come and will be announcing more updates on their social media. The “Out Now Live” event is being hosted by them. in partnership with the Condé Nast brand, Pitchfork, to curate musical performances for the digital event from the Pitchfork Stage.
The Executive Editor of them., Whembley Sewell, says the LGBTQ+ community has the history of rising to the occasion in time of adversity and plan to keep their traditions alive through COVID-19. them. is committed to creating a special Pride experience for people to enjoy and have the opportunity to learn more about hosting digital events in the future.