Lori Michaels is an international recording artist, LGBTQ+ advocate, and entrepreneur often referred to as the . Known for her high-energy dance tracks and soulful ballads, she has built a career that blends entertainment with activism. Career & Performance Highlights
Her sound is described as "rhythmic crossover," incorporating pop, dance, rock, and R&B .
Her track "Show Off" reached #1 on the UK dance charts in early 2026.
She has toured with New Kids on the Block , performed with CeCe Peniston and Taylor Dayne, and sang the National Anthem for major franchises in the NFL, NHL, NBA, and WNBA .
At age 16, she founded Reach Out, Inc. , a non-profit she maintained for over 25 years. She has been a significant advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness, sitting on the board of the Joey DiPaolo AIDS Foundation .
She owns PEAK Performing Arts Center (PEAKPAC) in New Jersey, a massive facility for dance, fitness, and music production.
She appeared on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live after collaborating with Danielle Staub from The Real Housewives of New Jersey on the single "Real Close". Advocacy & Business
After coming out publicly in 2006, she launched the Live Out Loud Pride Tour and has since focused on redefining professional gay entertainment. Key Tracks Jersey girl Lori Michaels runs the show