Category Archives: Celebrity
Julia Childs Turns 100! Remixed by melodysheep
This is the third in a series of PBS icons remixed.
These are so fun and very clever!
In celebration of her 100th birthday, Julia Child Remixed by John D. Boswell, aka melodysheep, for PBS Digital Studios.
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Madonna Fined $17,000 from St. Petersburg
Madonna may no longer be relevant to the younger
generations, but the old gal still has it and knows how to stir the pot!
Aging Russian government officials were prepared for Madonna this week and knew she would most likely share her views homosexuality.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister
Dmitry Rogozin has penned an offensive tweet ostensibly about Madonna (she’s skillfully left unnamed) in the wake of Madge’s outspoken words of support for the Russian punk band Pussy Riot.
“Every former w. wants to give lectures on morality when she grows
old,” Rogozin writes. “Especially during foreign tours.” The Associated
Press says, “By ‘w.’ he apparently meant ‘whore.’ “
On Tuesday, Madonna saluted the all-female Pussy Riot in her Moscrow
concert. The Russian trio is on trial for staging a protest against
President Vladimir Putin. And Madge spoke out against the city’s harsh new anti-gay laws, which penalize speaking about homosexuality around minors.
“I know there are many sides to every story, and I mean no disrespect to
the church or the government. But I think that these three girls —
Masha, Katya, Nadya — I think that they have done something courageous. I
think they have paid the price for this act. And I pray for their
freedom,” she said, according to the New York Times.
Madonna faces a fine for her violating St. Petersburg, Russia’s ban on ‘gay propaganda’ for the demonstration at her concert yesterday, according to reports from activists in the country.
Said Polina Savchenko, director of the St. Petersburg LGBT group, Coming Out, in an email obtained by Towleroad:
LGBT organization Coming Out, printed 330
rainbow posters with the saying “No Fear” that were distributed to the
crowd. Although some posters were confiscated by security, their display
had a huge emotional effect during the show. Many fans raised them
during Madonna’s speech, and she reacted by saying “No Fear, that’s
right” before insisting that fear was the basis of all discrimination,
and that tolerance could only be guaranteed by love, the opposite of
fear. During the performance of “Like A Prayer”, while dancers were
raising a rainbow flag provided by a member of Coming Out and the
Russian LGBT Network, Madonna took a “No Fear” poster from the crowd and
raised it for 25,000 people to see. Same as for “Pussy Riot” support in
Moscow, she had tattooed her back, this time with “No Fear.” Gay
bashing scenes from gay demonstrations in Russia, pictures of teenagers
who died because of homophobia, and many gay and lesbian kisses were
shown during the very political “Nobody Knows Me” Interlude Video.
Madonna’s
support was extremely moving. Most of the mostly heterosexual crowd
reacted positively to her message by raising pink wristbands that were
distributed to everyone to support the LGBT community. The LGBT in the
audience received Madonna’s support with both smiles and tears, and
gratified her with the universal message “We love you” at the end of the
show.
Author of the “propaganda” law in St. Petersburg, Vitaly
Milonov (pictured) today declared that Madonna broke the law and is
planning to charge her with a fine of 500,000 rubles ($17 000).
Amanda Lepore for FORTWO Car
Amanda Lepore is a name synonymous with glamour in nightclubs and burlesque halls around the world. ‘The most expensive body on Earth,’ as she is known, and unofficial ambassador of New York City’s nightlife scene was catapulted into the spotlight after being discovered by visionary photographer David LaChapelle.
Breaking into the music scene with ease, Amanda has left a string of hits in her wake – including “My Hair Looks Fierce,” “Cotton Candy,” “Champagne” and her latest offering “Doin’ It My Way.” Lepore continues winning over new fans every day – her recent appearance in a viral video by photographer/director Marco Ovando lip-synching Marina And The Diamond’s hit song “Primadonna” with friends in the New York City nightlife scene prompted Marina herself to exclaim “Oh my god, I died! I love Amanda Lepore so much.”
These days, Amanda is still a jet-setter with an upcoming appearance on Here TV’s new reality show titled Because Of An Earlier Incident, a featured role in Smart Car’s commercial for their Fortwo model airing in a majority of Europe, a stop in Vienna where she wowed crowds at Europe’s largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser ‘Life Ball’ alongside The Scissor Sisters and as if that weren’t enough, she also served as host for the star-studded GLAAD fundraiser in Manhattan on August 7th. The new show, Because Of An Earlier Incident, is a reality show shot in a documentary style that highlights NYC’s most intriguing artists as they share their insights, inspiration, creative pursuits, and personal style. It debuts on September 28th promising to be reminiscent of the early 80’s street culture and portray NYC as a place to “play,” collaborate, and have fun.
Always a hit in the high end fashion world, Amanda served as both muse and actress for Brazilian fashion designer Sergio K’s 2012 Winter Campaign shot by noted American fashion photographer Terry Richardson. Fans in NYC can also catch her at the Grand Opening of Sephora’s new 45 East 17th Street store on Friday, August 10th from 4-6pm where she will appropriately perform her song “Nails Done” alongside DJ Roxy Cottontail. With her over-the-top lifestyle more in demand than ever before, Amanda is a star burning brighter every day.
For more information and to stay up-to-date on Amanda Lepore, please visit www.peacebisquit.com/artists/
Ronnie Kroell…Drops The Soap in a Slippery Shower with Sherry Vine
SHERRY VINE’S HERE TV SHOW
NOW AVAILABLE ON
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HERE IS A SKETCH FROM THE SHOW TO WET YOUR WHISTLE STARRING THE VERY HOT RONNIE KROELL FROM MAKE ME A SUPERMODEL.
Tired of being chased by penis chasing trannies?
Ronnie drops the soap and…. well, WATCH.
Barbra Streisand Announces US and Canada Dates
The magic of Barbra Streisand in concert continues this fall with the
addition of NEW live performances in the US and Canada with special
guests Chris Botti and Il Volo!
| DATE | CITY | VENUE | FAN PRE-SALE | PUBLIC ON SALE |
| Oct. 8 | Philadelphia, PA | Wells Fargo Center | Aug. 9, 10 am ET | Aug. 11, 12 pm ET |
| Oct. 17 | Montreal, QC | Bell Centre | Aug. 9, 10 am ET | Aug. 13, 10 am ET |
| Oct. 20 | Ottawa, ON | Scotiabank Plaza | Aug. 9, 10 am ET | Aug. 13, 10 am ET |
| Oct. 23 | Toronto, ON | Air Canada Centre | Aug. 9, 10 am ET | Aug. 13, 10 am ET |
| Oct. 26 | Chicago, IL | United Center | Aug. 9, 10 am CT | Aug. 13, 10 am CT |
Details will be released soon on where to buy tickets online, but in
the mean time, there is a special offer for Barbra’s most loyal
fans… A limited number of tickets will be available before the public on sale date through an exclusive Fan Pre-Sale, and we’ll distribute the password for the Pre-Sale through the Barbra Streisand Mailing List.
The Fan Pre-Sale password will be emailed early on the morning of August 9th to subscribers of the Barbra Streisand Mailing List, so make sure to sign up if you haven’t already and check your email inbox early on August 9th for the first chance to purchase tickets!
Zac Efron in Underwear for The Paperboy
ok – I knew that would get your attention!
THE PAPERBOY is a new film starring Matthew McConaughey, Zac Efron, John Cusack and Nicole Kidman. Directed by Lee Daniels, (PRECIOUS) it is based on the 1995 novel The Paperboy by American author Pete Dexter. The film competed for the Palme d’Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.
“The Paperboy” is the enthralling story of two brothers (Matthew
McConaughey and Zac Efron) investigating a case involving a death row
inmate (John Cusack). Convinced by a mysterious woman
(Nicole Kidman – who looks great in this!! )
that the inmate is innocent, the brothers embark on a journey that is
filled with betrayal. “The Paperboy” also costars David Oyelowo (Rise of
the Planet of the Apes, The Help), Macy Gray (For Colored Girls) and
Scott Glenn (Bourne Legacy).
IT LOOKS GREAT! WATCH NOW
CHER 2012 Album for November/December
Cher has been Twittering like crazy week! Cher took to the social networking site once again to post
yet another new photo – this time of herself in the recording studio.
Further down the line, the ‘Believe’ singer tweeted details about a new recording; she typed, “Finished Song! I love it!”
She continued, “I can’t tell you the names of the songs because my record company gave strict orders!”
The 66-year-old music legend then revealed that her new single is now
scheduled for October – one month later than she previously stated; “I
think the first single from the album drops in October, then the CD near
Christmas”, she wrote.
Keep up with Cher at Cher News!
Matt Damon and Michael Douglas on Liberace Set
Did you know, the Liberace went through life believing that everyone thought he was really straight?
Liberace thought he kept his gayness carefully concealed from his public.
True, there was no paparazzi in those days – to expose his gay pool parties and male companions…but come on….straight? really?!
Next year HBO airs the movie Behind the Candelabra, now filming with a cast-against-type Michael Douglas as the gilded showman and Matt Damon as his much-younger lover, Scott Thorson – who exposed his life with Lee in a tell-all book and also sued for $113 million in palimony.
“He thought his personal life was nobody’s business,” the real-life Thorson told PEOPLE in 1987, when Liberace, 67, died from AIDS.
Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh (Traffic, Ocean’s 11 and Magic Mike),
directs the HBO production, whose title comes from the elaborate décor
with which Liberace surrounded himself, including his trademark
candelabra on the piano. Also in the cast: Rob Lowe, Debbie Reynolds,
Dan Aykroyd, Scott Bakula and Cheyenne Jackson.
WHAT A CAST!!
And HE LOVED TO SHOP and Spend money! As described by PEOPLE in 1982:
“He has realized the dreams of a most common man. His Las Vegas act,
concert tours and records (60 million sold to date) have brought him an
average gross income of $5 million for each of the last 30 years, and he
has worked his bejeweled tails off to make it so. In his portfolio are
many mansions (three in Las Vegas alone), pianos (18 at latest count,
including Chopin’s and Gershwin’s), cars (20, two of them Rollses), gems
(he wears about $3 million worth onstage and has one $35,000 Tiffany
watch that plays his theme song, “I’ll Be Seeing You”), furs (including a
$150,000 black diamond mink coat lined with Austrian rhinestones),
antiques (don’t ask) and real estate.
FABULOUS!!
Cyndi Lauper Kinky Boots Music
Iconic performer Cyndi Lauper has released “Sex is in the Heel” and a selection of remixes from the upcoming highly anticipated musical Kinky Boots. The remixes are now available on iTunes http://bit.ly/SexIsInTheHeel-
Kinky Boots, the new musical that brings together four-time Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy® Award-winning Cyndi Lauper (Music & Lyrics), will have its pre-Broadway world premiere in Chicago this fall. Directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots will play the Bank of America Theatre (18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL) beginning October 2 through November 4, 2012, in anticipation of a 2013 Broadway opening.
In Kinky Boots, Charlie Price is forced to step in and save his family’s shoe factory in Northern England, following the sudden death of his father. Help comes from the unlikeliest angel, a fabulous drag performer named Lola. Together, this improbable duo revitalizes the failing business, while helping one another grow into the men their fathers always dreamed they would become and transforming an entire community through the power of acceptance.
Inspired by a true story and based on the film, Kinky Boots features a warm and witty book by Mr. Fierstein (La Cage, Torch Song Trilogy, Newsies) and a richly diverse musical score from Ms. Lauper, in her stunning theatrical debut. Mr. Mitchell (Hairspray, La Cage, Broadway Bares) has crafted a production bound to move, inspire and set audience’s feet dancing.
CAN’T WAIT!!!!
www.kinkybootsthemusical.com
www.cyndi lauper.com
BrideGroom Will be a Movie by Linda Bloodworth Thomason
We blogged about this young man several months ago. Then Linda Bloodwoth Thomason heard his story and wanted to make a movie to share it with the world, as a wake up call. A Kickstarter campaign was started trying to raise $300,000. They raised $380,000! So the movie WILL BE MADE!!
BRIDEGROOM, will tell the emotional journey of Shane Bitney Crone and Tom Bridegroom, two young men in a loving and committed relationship – a relationship that was cut tragically short by a misstep off the side of a roof. The story of what happened after this accidental death– of how people without the legal protections of marriage can find themselves completely shut out and ostracized– is poignant, enraging and opens a window onto the issue of marriage equality like no speech or lecture ever will.
The YouTube video was shared widely on social media sites and posted by
prominent celebrities, including: Neil Patrick Harris, Sara Gilbert,
Fran Dresher, Denise Richards and Piers Morgan. The video also grabbed
the attention of Designing Women creator and Man from Hope
director, Linda Bloodworth Thomason, who contacted Shane to bring his
and Tom’s story to the large screen. Shane and Tom’s story resonated
strongly with Bloodworth Thomason. “The prejudice and bigotry that Shane
and Tom experienced was not unlike what I witnessed in 1986 when my
mother died of transfused AIDS,” she said. To date the video has more
than 3,000,000 views.
PLEASE SHARE THE VIDEO.
Gay CinderFella with Idol’s Todrick Hall
It’s Time! Legalize Love!
is the theme for this summer!
Following the viral success of “Beauty and the Beat,” Todrick Hall — self-proclaimed
“Broadway performer, ‘American Idol’ finalist, Singer, Dancer,
‘Glee’-wannabe and YouTuber” — has just released another musical Disney
Parody, “CinderFella.”
Hall brings “Cinderella” up to date, mixing iconic Disney tunes with
pop songs like Katy Perry’s “Firework” and Chris Brown’s “Turn Up The
Music,” and features celebrities, such as Janice Dickinson, Shangela and
Willam from “Rupaul’s Drag Race,” Lance Bass and Daniel Franzese, in
classic fairy tale roles.
Best of all, the pro-gay music video breaks the unshakably straight
Disney tradition: Jasmine hits the dance floor with Alice, and Prince
Charming has a happily-ever-after with CinderFella. As Hall writes,
“This story speaks volumes and I think that love is as classic as this
fairy tale. It’s time for us to legalize love in all shapes and colors.”
Lots of stars make cameos! Janice Dickinson, Willam Belli, Shangela, Glozell, Kimberly Cole, uber sexy Steven Dehler, Sam Garfield, Tyler Brockington, sexy Aubrey O’Day, and Lance Bass as Prince charming!!
Todrick says, “I wanted to tell this famous fairy tale in a new and innovative way, combining familiar top 40’s songs with classic Disney melodies. This story speaks volumes and I think that love is as classic as this fairy tale. It’s time for us to legalize love in all shapes and colors.
Please support this movement by posting this on your social media sites. “
Special Thanks to:
Camarillo Ranch
Valentino’s Costume Shop
Enchanted Carriages
James Alsop
DanceOn
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