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LIVE Magazine, Vol 7, Issue #177 February 21 thru March 7, 2014

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Moscow-Born Pop Star Defies New Russian Law,<br />

Celebrates LGBT Community With New Video<br />

Urging Love And Understanding<br />

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The whole world is watching Russia. As the Sochi Olympics approach<br />

the halfway mark, a new law from Moscow bans international<br />

adoptions by gay couples as well as single people from nations<br />

that allow same-sex marriage — just in case these singles are gay.<br />

Russia’s so-called “gay propaganda law” also has stirred enormous<br />

controversy.<br />

Against this contentious backdrop, Russian-born pop star Grace<br />

Valerie has released a brand-new video that she hopes will contribute<br />

a message of love and understanding to the raging debate on the role<br />

of LGBT people in her native country.<br />

“Diversity is what makes us strong,” Grace Valerie says. “That’s what<br />

I’ve learned here in America.”<br />

The now Los Angeles-based dance music artist explains that, “It’s sad<br />

that my LGBT friends and fans don’t feel as free in Russia as they may<br />

elsewhere. However, Russia’s LGBT grassroots movement is small<br />

but growing. Gay bars and clubs continue to open across the country,<br />

despite society’s disapproval. Things now are much better than they<br />

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countries. Clearly, they are much better in the EU and the USA. Love<br />

is not only the most universal language, but also the strongest driver<br />

throughout human history. I sincerely believe in its power.”<br />

“My new video is an expression of love,” Grace Valerie added in a<br />

recent Huffington Post interview. “It crosses nations, shapes, colors,<br />

and forms. It’s all about human relationships, about the complexity of<br />

love – something anyone can relate to.”<br />

Titled “Not For Love,” Grace Valerie’s new single features a sexy,<br />

power-packed vocal performance atop an hypnotic beat. The video’s<br />

eye-opening ending speaks directly to the questions of love and<br />

sexuality now being discussed intensely, from Moscow to Malibu.<br />

“As a Top 40 dance artist,” Grace Valerie says, “I’m very excited and<br />

proud of the bold statements in my latest release — both my video’s<br />

message to my fans and the bridge it provides between the two music<br />

cities of Los Angeles and Nashville. It’s a very exciting time!”<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoEW9aTbFoc<br />

www.facebook.com/gracemusic

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