The series will also track staffers as they “wrangle VIP guests and celebrities while dealing with relationship drama, diverse sexuality and the pursuit of their individual Hollywood dreams, all set in an exciting backdrop that is quintessentially Los Angeles. The country has a chequered history with gay rights. Tolerance and acceptance in the USA are split and varied, though more states are beginning to recognise LGBTQ+ equality. If you would like your event to receive special promotion, email or call 23. Search and book gay and lesbian friendly hotels with World Rainbow Hotels. Ray Giuliani and Cooley are serving as executive producers. Have fun searching our calendar and if you dont see an event you think should be in our calendar, submit it here. “The Abbey Diaries” is produced by Banijay Studios North America with David Goldberg, Caroline Baumgard. Howell was formally charged on Tuesday by the Los Angeles District Attorney, with three felony counts and one misdemeanor count of unlawful possession of an assault weapon and an explosive device.Īlso Read: FBI Investigating Claims Orlando Shooter Frequented Pulse Nightclub Before Attack
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The police later recanted their statements about Howell’s attack plans, saying he was only going to attend the festivities. At festivals and parades throughout the 2018 Pride season, AHF will give away thousands of free condoms, information on STD prevention and treatment, and provide free HIV testing in many locations. Pride suspect, James Wesley Howell, was originally thought to be planning an attack on the annual parade when he was found with three assault rifles, ammunition and a bucket of chemicals used to make explosives. Producers also rolled cameras at The Abbey’s recent 25th anniversary celebration. The pick-up shoot was scheduled prior to the tragedy at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub, where 49 were killed and 53 were injured. Physical production is not set to begin for another month, the first individual added. A network spokesperson confirmed their presence but would not elaborate further.Īlso Read: Blame the Orlando Shooter's Anti-Gay Dad An upcoming reality series about West Hollywood gay bar The Abbey will include the Orlando shooting and potential threats to the Los Angeles Gay Pride Parade in its storyline, TheWrap has learned.Į!’s “The Abbey Diaries” filmed for nearly eight hours on Sunday, an individual close to production told TheWrap, with members of the LGBT community celebrating pride amidst news of the Florida tragedy - and that a heavily-armed suspect planning on attending the LA event had been arrested.īoth incidents will be highlighted in the show’s plot, a second insider said.