Get Out! GAY Magazine – Issue 577

FRANKIE
> BY FRANKIE GRANDE
GETOUT MAGAZINE!
GRANDE
Another highlight of 2025 was the release
of my single “I Don’t Remember It”, which
I hope becomes a gay prom anthem that
gives young queer kids the confidence to
embrace who they are, early and boldly. I
also closed out the year on the road with
drag icons Kori King and Alyssa Edwards
on the Slay Ride Tour, which was nothing
short of magical. Sharing stages across the
country with these two fierce queens has
truly been one of the greatest experiences
of my life so far.
FRANKIEGRANDE
Photo Credit: Jen Trahan
Hi, kings and queens, it’s Frankie!! As I head
into 2026, I’m beyond excited for what’s
ahead and feeling incredibly grateful as I
reflect on everything 2025 brought my way.
This past year marked the official beginning
of my pop music takeover, with the release
of my debut album, Hotel Rock Bottom.
Every song is deeply personal, tracing
my life experiences and the moments that
shaped me into who I am today. Sharing my
art with the world has always been a dream,
especially knowing I get to do so while
representing and uplifting my fabulous
queer community.
I was lucky enough to kick off this journey
by performing at multiple Pride events.
Each one was an experience that filled
my heart and is something I can’t wait to
continue in the years to come. While our
community faces real challenges in today’s
political climate, I remain proud to stand
up for our rights and live authentically
and unapologetically. In December, I was
honored to be recognized at the OUT100
Celebration for my work within the
LGBTQIA+ community, an experience I
shared with so many influential members of
our community.
2026 is already shaping up to be just as
massive! I recently released “Phantom
Feelings” with my dear friend Bentley
Robles, a song about navigating anxiety
and self-doubt and finding the strength
to rise above it. I’m so proud to watch
Bentley’s continued rise and honored to be
part of both the single and its music video,
out now!
I’m also incredibly humbled to receive
a GLAAD nomination for Outstanding
Breakthrough Artist. Earning recognition
from an organization so close to my heart
truly means the world to me. On top of that,
I’m honored to be nominated for a Queerty
Award, and I can’t thank my community
enough for the unwavering love and support
over the years.
Celebrating and representing the queer
community is at the core of who I am.
Through both my past and upcoming
projects, I’m proud to uplift a community of
beautiful souls while continuing the fight for
our rights, visibility, and acceptance.
And finally, Broadway, here I come
again! I’m thrilled to be joining the cast
of Titanique as Victor Garber, the ship’s
captain. Having previously played this
iconic role in the off-Broadway production, I
am truly honored to reprise it on the world’s
biggest stage. Returning to the Broadway
stage and sharing it with such wildly
talented artists feels like coming home. I
can’t wait to see what’s next!!

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> BY GETOUT MAGAZINE!
MkX
Has Built a Creative Realm
That Is Uniquely His Own
MkX uses his individuality
as his artistic superpower,
and it’s been working in his
favor. The artist/producer/
songwriter has taken
his unique perspective
on performance art and
sound design, turning
heads everywhere from
underground raves to
major festival stages.
MkX’s cultural rise isn’t just
about his Billboard chart
placements—it’s about
creating spaces where
queerness, eccentricity, and
emotional bravery collide at
full volume.
That collision reached a new
peak with MkX’s WorldPride
Main Stage performance
where he showcased his
original music, pairing it with
self-designed hi-tech props,
backdrops, and costumes.
The performance’s highenergy
choreography was
created by the renowned Ian
McKenzie (Lady Gaga).
This performance in front
of 30,000+ sets of eyes
and ears confirmed what
insiders already knew: MkX
is no longer an underground
secret. He conceived this
show with a full 360-degree
creative vision in mind,
bringing the audience on a
mesmerizing trip he created
just for them.
Beyond WorldPride, MkX
has become a
defining presence at
multiple Pride events
across the country.
His MAYHEM RAVE
performances—
spanning New York
and London—drew
artists, Little Monsters,
and club kids who
crave something larger
than what mainstream
nightlife offers. When
his track “WANT U
BAD” charted across
both Billboard and
Mediabase, it caught
the attention of Rolling
Stone UK, which recently
spotlighted MkX’s pop
music production skills and
unique perspective as a
performance artist.
He recently embarked on
Subculture Party’s 777
Anniversary Tour, which
brought unapologetically
queer electropop music to
cities nationwide. “I’ve been
going to Subculture since I
moved to L.A. five years ago.
It’s such an incredible space
that encourages everyone to
express themselves to the
fullest, which is something
that’s so important to me
when it comes to music and
art. I’m beyond grateful to
have the opportunity to bring
my show to Subculture.
I worked so hard putting
together every aspect of my
live show, and everyone in
the audience at Subculture
totally understood my
artistic intention and
execution. I’m so excited
to join Subculture again for
their L.A. party next month.”
A Berklee College of Music
graduate originally from
Boston, MkX has utilized
his creativity and discipline
to break into the L.A. pop
scene. “I’ve released a ton of
singles over the years, but I
recently realized how much I
wanted to capture this period
of my life with a body of
work. I’ve been making some
of the best music I’ve ever
made. I got to collaborate
with writers I’ve looked up
to for decades, like Justin
Tranter and Bonnie McKee.
I’m bursting to share all of
this music with the world.
When I’m not working
on my own project, I’m
producing for other artists
like Ayesha Erotica, That
Kid, and 6arelyhuman. They
each have such distinctive
artistic identities and it’s
been a blast working on their
projects.” MkX constantly
keeps his workflow pushing
overnight until sunrise.
The result is music that’s
sonically thrilling, lyrically
distinctive, structurally
fearless and unmistakably
queer.
Photo credit: Chris Lee

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> BY JOHN STEIN
Pump up the
Beautiful Jam
David Hernandez and Mila Jam
Team Up on Beautiful 2.0
David Hernandez’s “Beautiful” has long
stood as a defining anthem of self-worth
and empowerment. Now, to celebrate the
song’s 10th anniversary, Hernandez is
unveiling “BEAUTIFUL 2.0,” a bold and
emotionally charged reimagining featuring
acclaimed transgender artist Mila Jam.
“Mila doesn’t just sing the message—she
embodies it,” Hernandez says. “The original
video showed people from all walks of life
defining beauty for themselves instead of
letting the world do it for them. This new
version is about standing fully in your power,
which feels even more urgent as visibility
grows alongside resistance.”
Completely re-produced by Niko The Kid,
BEAUTIFUL 2.0 and its official music video
arrive on Valentine’s Day, February 14,
across all major streaming platforms.
From his home in Los Angeles,
Hernandez shares more about the
song’s rebirth and its renewed purpose.
INTERVIEW >>
You are clearly standing in
your power with the release
of BEAUTIFUL 2.0.
David Hernandez: When I
released “Beautiful” 10 years
ago, standing in my power
meant having the courage to
say, “This is who I am” and to
put that truth into the world,
even when it felt risky. Today,
standing in my power looks
quieter but stronger. It’s about
choosing alignment over
approval, surrounding myself
with people who see me fully
and being intentional with the
projects I say “Yes” to.
What was it about Mila, as
both an artist and a human
being, that made her the
right voice to help expand
the song’s meaning?
David Hernandez: Mila is
someone who lives her truth in
a very unapologetic and loving
way, and that combination
is powerful. She brings a
perspective that expands the
song into something more
communal and more reflective
of where the world is right now.
You and Mila share a real
history as friends and
former roommates in NYC.
David Hernandez: We knew
each other when we were
struggling, dreaming, figuring
life out in our tiny apartment.
That history made this
collaboration feel less like a
business decision and more
like a full-circle moment. We’re
friends first.
How did today’s cultural
climate influence the way
you approached the rerelease?
David Hernandez: We’re living
in a time where visibility is
greater than ever, but so is the
backlash that comes with it.
That reality absolutely shaped
how we approached this.

Photo Credit: David Laffe Photography
We wanted the video and the
performance to feel confident, radiant
and grounded. Like, here we are:
standing tall and proud no matter
what.
Releasing BEAUTIFUL 2.0 on
Valentine’s Day reframes the
holiday around selflove
and chosen family.
David Hernandez: I used to think of
love more in terms of romance and
external validation. Now I understand
love as something much broader. It’s
community and
chosen family. It’s how you show up
for yourself when no one’s watching.
Valentine’s Day felt like the perfect moment
to celebrate the kind of love that sustains a
person, not just the kind that sweeps one off
their feet.
Looking ahead, what do you hope a young
queer or trans listener takes away from
hearing your voice alongside Mila’s on
BEAUTIFUL 2.0?
David Hernandez: More than anything, I want
them to feel less alone. I want them to hear
two voices saying, “You don’t have to shrink to
survive. You deserve to take up space exactly
as you are.” If this song helps someone feel
even a little more seen, a little more confident
or a little more hopeful about their future, then
it’s doing exactly what it’s meant to do.
“BEAUTIFUL 2.0” and its official music
video will be available on all major
streaming platforms February 14, 2026.

BY EILEEN SHAPIRO
CELEBRITY CORRESPONDENT
Mila Jam:
Powerful
The new single “Beautiful 2.0”
streams on February 14th
Fearless, fluid and grounded in purpose,
Mila Jam is entering a powerful new era
defined by collaboration, confidence and
creative expansion. Whether channeling
defiant romance in her Valentine’s duet
with David Hernandez, embracing soft
yet commanding vocal sensuality or
tapping into her Southern roots through
heartfelt country storytelling, Mila’s latest
music reflects an artist fully in her truth.
Driven by connection, empowerment
and a love of genre-crossing expression,
her current wave of releases captures
where she stands right now—boldly
evolving, building legacy and ready for
whatever unexpected turn comes next.
INTERVIEW >>>
Your new Valentine’s release “Beautiful
2.0” with David Hernandez is a romantic
duet that highlights connection and
vulnerability. What drew you to this
collaboration and what did you want
listeners to feel when they hear your
voices together?
Defiance and Love! David and I go back
a number of years and this opportunity to
collaborate finally felt purposefully aligned.
When people hear the song, I want them
to feel like empowered baddies and be
reminded that our strength is teaming up
together.
As a duet singer on this track, how did
you approach blending your vocal identity
with David’s while staying true to your
own artistic voice?
My blend was to lean into some of my
signature soft and sultry tones with the
occasional pops of power as the song builds.
Also, by adding vocals that would compliment
David’s strong and recognizable vocals. I
knew that we would have such a distinctive
vibe that couldn’t be duplicated.
You’re also stepping into the country
space with a separate duet. What inspired
you to explore that genre, and how does
country storytelling resonate with you
personally as an artist?
For starters, I am a Southern girlie! Country
music has always played on my hometown
heartstrings. I have such a reverence for it,
from Dolly to Reba to Mickey Guyton, Shania
and Faith Hill. It has always moved me, and
doing an original country song with my spin
on it felt like the coolest idea ever. We did it!
And, I’m very proud of it.

Photo Credit: Rachel Monteleone
With multiple
collaborations
and new music
releasing around
the same time,
how do these
songs reflect
where you
are right now,
creatively and
emotionally?
These projects
show my passion
for variety and
range. I’ve been
making music
for some time
and always feel
compelled to grow with my peers. It’s all
about diversifying the legacy, the catalog
and the vibes!!!!
Looking ahead, what can fans expect
next from you in 2026—more genrecrossing
collaborations, solo material
or something entirely unexpected?
Well, I love surprises and you must
always be ready for them...the takeover
is about to be real. Oh, and, you may be
able to catch me “Down Under”!
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EGYPT
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BY EILEEN SHAPIRO
CELEBRITY CORRESPONDENT
Egypt
Is Not a Performance
— It’s a Presence
There are performers who walk into a
room—and then there are those who shift
its gravity. Egypt belongs firmly in the latter
category. Androgynous, unapologetic and
magnetically present, Egypt doesn’t just
perform drag—she curates an atmosphere
where freedom, movement and joy take
center stage. Inspired by the beauty
and power of ancient Egyptian imagery,
her name is more than a moniker; it’s a
living aesthetic, one that blends mystery,
elegance and raw nightlife energy into a
singular stage persona.
A fixture of New York City’s legendary
queer nightlife, Egypt has become
synonymous with nights that feel electric
and inclusive all at once. Whether
commanding the crowd at the Monster,
honoring history and community at
Stonewall Inn, or igniting the dance floor
at Ritz Bar & Lounge, Egypt understands
her role as more than an entertainer. She
is a conduit—for release, connection and
belonging. Her performances are guided
by instinct, shaped by the room and fueled
by a simple but powerful mission: to make
everyone feel welcome and to leave at
least one person smiling.
With genre-spanning numbers, an intuitive
connection to her audience, and a
presence that demands attention without
asking for it, Egypt delivers an experience
that can’t be replicated—or missed. In a
city overflowing with talent, she stands
out by doing one thing exceptionally well:
reminding people why nightlife, drag and
community still matter.
INTERVIEW >>>
Your name is Egypt. What does that
name represent to you, and how does
it shape the persona you bring to the
stage?
I get asked all the time, “Why Egypt? Why
that name?” I simply chose it because I fell
in love with how ancient Egyptians looked
and how beautiful all the statues looked.
Also, when I started going out to the clubs,
I would come out more androgynous and
people would think I was Egyptian. I think
all of those things together have made
what I present on stage as Egypt .

Photo Credit: Wilsonmodels
INSTAGRAM: @THEREALEGYPT
Spunk at the Monster is legendary. What
is it about that room, that crowd and
that energy that brings out something
different in your performance?
I love Spunk because it creates an
environment where you can like who you
want and not be judged by anyone.I get to
perform songs that make the crowd dance
with me.
You’re known for commanding attention
the moment you appear. How do you
prepare—mentally and creatively—
before stepping into a high-octane night
like this?
Well, as many of my friends know, I haven’t
drank in four years, but I do enjoy a lil’ joint
before a show, lol. It helps my thoughts
align. That’s the only mental prep I do.
Drag has always been part
entertainment, part statement. What do
you want audiences to feel or take with
them after watching you perform?
My main goal is to make everyone feel
welcomed and to at least make someone
smile or have a good time.
You work within some of New York’s
most iconic nightlife institutions. How
do places like the Monster, Stonewall
Inn and Boxers influence your sense of
responsibility as an entertainer?
I know that when I walk in those places, I
have a responsibility to use my platform to
spread kindness and also remind people to
have a good time and leave everything at
the door.
Fashion, movement, attitude—what’s
the first thing you build when creating a
new look or number, and what’s nonnegotiable
for you on stage?
For me, most of the time, the song and the
feeling I get will guide me to creating the
look. But I have had times when the look
had to go with a specific number.
For someone seeing Egypt for the first
time at the Ritz, the Stonewall Inn, Rise,
Boxers or the Monster, how would
you describe the experience in one
sentence—and why should they not
miss it?
When you come to my shows, you get
many different types of genres. I also like
to read the room and based on that, I will
decide what I do that night .
What is your current weekly lineup that
we can come see you?
TUESDAYS Ritz bar 11-4
Thursdays - Stonewall 10pm
Sunday Rise Brunch every other Sunday,
12:15 and 2:30 pm

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