Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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Bartender of the Month – December 2025

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As 2025 draws to a close, I wish to express my gratitude to all the bartenders who have brightened my life during this challenging year. You have provided more than just beverages; I am profoundly thankful for that, as we certainly needed cocktails to help us navigate through a tumultuous year marked by attempts to strip away our rights. Bartenders serve a far more vital … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – December 2025

Announcing King Cake Queen XXXI – Debbie With A D, The People’s Queen

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Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce Debbie With a D will reign as King Cake Queen XXXI over the Krewe of Queenateenas. Debbie With a D will reign as The People’s Queen. Originally from Baltimore, Debbie With a D moved to New Orleans in 2011. She recalls, “The first time I visited New Orleans was in 2010 to help move my (at that time) ex-boyfriend to New Orleans. We were … [Read more...] about Announcing King Cake Queen XXXI – Debbie With A D, The People’s Queen

Gay Mardi Gras Balls 2026

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December 31—Pan (Mobile) January 6—Rue Royale Revelers (New Orleans) January 17—Mwindo (New Orleans) January 17—Apollo (New Orleans) January 18—Narcissus (New Orleans) January 23—Order of Osiris (Mobile) January 24—Amon Ra (New Orleans) January 24—Apollo (Baton Rouge) January 24—Phoenix (Mobile) January 31—Apollo (Lafayette) January 31—Apollo … [Read more...] about Gay Mardi Gras Balls 2026

Trodding the Boards December 12, 2025

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Back to the Future: The Musical at the Saenger Theatre through December 14 It had been a long day and I was in the mood for just some pure entertainment as I headed to the Saenger Theatre to see Back to the Future: The Musical. I wish I could time travel back and, instead, just have stayed home, perhaps binging on some other ‘80s nostalgia like The Golden Girls which … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards December 12, 2025

Ambush on the road: Las Vegas

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Las Vegas transcends the definition of a city; it embodies a unique experience. One might aptly describe it as a whimsical, albeit kitschy, snow globe where every element is carefully crafted for entertainment.  Despite its artificiality, the city remains one of my favorite destinations. Recently, I participated in the IMEX Show event in Las Vegas, a demanding four-day … [Read more...] about Ambush on the road: Las Vegas

Why HIV Drug Resistance Still Matters—And What We Can Do About It

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Why HIV Drug Resistance Still Matters—And What We Can Do About It By Andrew Zolopa, Treatment Medical Affairs Executive Director, Gilead Sciences and Professor of Medicine, Stanford University / Sponsored by Gilead Sciences / Intended for US audiences only Even with decades of scientific research in HIV, a major challenge faced by people with HIV (PWH) continues to be HIV … [Read more...] about Why HIV Drug Resistance Still Matters—And What We Can Do About It

The Power of Lived Experience: Inspiring People with HIV to Prioritize their Long-Term Health through Storytelling

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The Power of Lived Experience: Inspiring People with HIV to Prioritize their Long-Term Health through Storytelling By Marcus Wilson / Senior Director / Public Affairs / Sponsored by Gilead Sciences / Intended for US audiences only For too long, conversations about HIV have centered primarily on preventing transmission. While that’s important, it often leaves out another … [Read more...] about The Power of Lived Experience: Inspiring People with HIV to Prioritize their Long-Term Health through Storytelling

2025 Holiday Survival Guide

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2025 may be the longest decade we’ve ever survived. So much awfulness has been packed into it that it really does seem like much longer than one year. And yet it’s mostly over with, and the holiday season has arrived. After all the Scrooginess and Grinchiness we’ve witnessed, we all deserve to enjoy the season as best we can. Here are a few suggestions on how to make the most … [Read more...] about 2025 Holiday Survival Guide