On the Rag, Vol. 719

A weekly look at what's making news in the gay magazines:

Wiremag: Alex to the Maximus

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OutSmart: Kam Franklin pours her soul into an upcoming solo album

Rage Monthly: Meet Tony winner Levi Kreis

HotSpots: Meet Sam Fray, a 34-year-old music teacher who was born in New Jersey.

Lavender: Woof, meow, tweet and hello!

Furniture for your feline

Pet accessories for your car

Between the Lines: Nina West on her Midwestern queen identity, Detroit roots and kindness

Adelante: David Delcid out front

Georgia Voice: ‘I Dreamed a Dreamgirl’ is a joyful celebration of show tunes and showbiz

Grab: DJ Ben Backson headlines Chicago's Meat Market Days XXL 

Get Out!: Titanique’s heart will go on, say the spoof’s stars

Dallas Voice: A fairy tale wedding at Scarborough Ren Fest

MetroWeekly: More poetry and prose from the writers at this year's LGBT literary festival