Category Archives: Celebrity
Gay Life NYC.org has All The Hot Interviews!
from GayLife NYC.org
is always out and about
with a camera and a micophone!
He gets to interview all of
the movers and shakers
around New York City!
Check out –
New York Musical Theatre Festival- Interview with Chita Rivera – she says condoms are hot!! And also one of the stars of the new Broadway show, The Scottsboro Boys
An interview with Wendy Williams at the Fashion Forward Event for Gay Men’s Health Crisis
This is interviews from the GLAAD Art Auction featuring the hot star of Color Splash, David Bromstad – plus Hot Actor Model/Jensen Atwood
Part 2 Glad Art Auction featuring The Real Housewives of New York, Alex Mccord and Zill Zarin and American Idol Finalist, Anwar Robinson– and from Logo’s The A LIST–Mike Ruiz
Gay Life NYC.org site is loaded with AIDS Health Resources and information – and entertainment.
Check it out!
Best Gay New York.com
Sherry Vine and Ronnie Kroell Sing about FIRECROTCH
Sherry Vine !
She is an infamous a drag performer who works primarily in New York City and Fire Island, but also around the US and in Europe, is known for her parodies of popular songs.
Sherry Vine is also be featured on an upcoming web series entitled “Queens of Drag, NYC.”
Her newest parody is FIRECROTCH! And you’ll also see the delicious Ronnie Kroell in it as well! Plus a delicious cameo by Gusty Winds!
WATCH THE VIDEO NOW by Francis Legge!
Best Gay New York.com
Actor Michael Brea a Murderer?
A black 55-year-old woman identified as Yannick Brea was found dead in a Brooklyn apartment with multiple stab wounds early Tuesday morning, the NYPD confirms.
According to the NYPD, Brea, 31, was overheard screaming bible passages and yelling “repent” during a confrontation with his mother, Yanick Brea, 55. Shortly after, she was found dead of multiple stab wounds.
“EMS responded and prounounced her dead at the scene,” said a police spokesman. Brea, who also had a bit part in Step Up 3D, was taken into custody at the scene and transported to the hospital.
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said that Brea was holding a Bible when cops arrived at the bloody scene.
The investigation is ongoing. Charges are pending.
Ronnie Kroell Presents An Evening with Miss New York November 12
and conversation
with Miss New York!
in support of the Miss New York Organization and the Children’s Miracle Network! This will be one of a few parties before Claire goes to Miss America, and we’d love to see you! AND your friends!! So bring them all!!
Friday, Nov 12 6:30-9:30
La Pomme Nightclub
Tickets at Miss New York
ONLY $10 and VIP $150
“It has truly been my honor to open and lead conversations about equality,
fairness, respect and the freedom to love and be loved.
This is not about us vs. them, it is about WE – as human beings.
This battle is not one of gay rights; it is about human rights.
In fact, it is not even about rights, it is simply about equality.
Bullying has become an epidemic that has plagued our schools and is spreading wildly
over the internet and mobile technology. It has to stop.
The more visible we all are in schools, in sports, on television,
in office and in the pews, together, we are literally saving lives.”
– Claire Buffie, Miss New York 2010
Can’t come? Still make a donation at Miss New York /
We’ll also have Claire’s Miss America “I ♥ Miss New York” Tshirts on sale
Ronnie Kroell and a host of other fabulous people are behind this event! Senator Thomas K. Duane, New York, Joy Behar, The View & Joy Behar Show, Leanza Cornett Steines, Miss America 1992, Randy Jones, The Village People, Andy Cohen, Bravo Network VP, DeMarko Majors, LOGO Network Reality Star, Josh Vandiver & Henry Velandia, Activist Couple, Doric Wilson, Playwright & Stonewall Veteran, Dave Koz, Musician & Radio Host!
See Claire on Gay Rights !
Find Clair on Facebook !
Best Gay New York.com
Jonny McGovern in Hollywood…Dishing on Britney, Oprah, Travolta and More!
As you probably know by now,
Comedian Jonny McGovern
moved from New York City
to the glittering Hollywood.
In case you have been under a rock, (or a cock) His PodCast continues FREE on iTunes ! (YEAH!) Every Tuesday, Jonny (pop superstar, TV personality, and nightlife legend) serves it up!
He’ll also be filming new episodes for The Big Gay Sketch Comedy Show soon PLUS , he just unvieled CELEBRITY DONKEY PUNCH on YouTube, a warped look at America’s Finest Journalistic Efforts…CELEBRITY MAGAZINES!
In This Episode : Taylor Lautner Never Wears Underwear! Britney Spears Gets Naked! John Travolta Gay Sex Tape! Oprah’s Employees Tell ALL! Kim VS Khloe! Featuring Nadya Ginsburg!
I love “Oh NO, SHE DIDN’T!” And he reports on all the HARD news, with his “The Bulge Report”! FYI, The Situation is NOT hung, and hottie twink Taylor Lautner never wears underwear to the gym! Hola!
Subscribe Now and don’t miss a scandalous episode ! More New Episodes coming soon!
(PS – Jonny told me he is also busy work on his new music AND NEW MUSIC VIDEOS!
Best Gay News
FREE Elton John Concert EARLY Morning this Wednesday Beacon Theatre
Join Good Morning America
on Wednesday October 20, 2010!
Live at the Beacon Theatre
for this once in a lifetime concert event!
Two music legends live!
Elton John and singer-songwriter Leon Russell
The concert admission is first come first serve.
The concert is FREE ! No cost involved
Simply arrive between 5:00 – 6:00 a.m. (sharp)
under the Beacon Theatre marquee
at 2124 Broadway between 74th and 75th street.
New York City
Lining up prior to 5 a.m. is not permitted.
Doors will open at 6:00 a.m.
The concert and show broadcast should end by 9:15 a.m.
For more information check our website at ABC NEWS
LOGO is Casting to Find 3 Charismatic, Healthy, Fit, Active HIV+ Athletes
LOGO is casting to find
3 charismatic, healthy, fit, and active HIV+ athletes (amateurs
to professionals) from a variety of fields (soccer, dance, rugby, gymnastics, swimming, dodgeball, ice hockey, track & field, etc) to star in this PSA series.
Each of the spots will feature one of these athletes talking about the passion they have for their sport, and how living with HIV does not prevent them from pursuing what they love and maintaining their lifestyle.
The goal of this series is to show that HIV is still a disease but it is treatable. People can live full, active, and healthy lives by knowing their HIV status, staying in shape, eating well, and seeking proper medical treatment.
Pay is $800 /Filming takes place in November
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE:
OCTOBER 20, 2010 to logocasting @ me.com
YOU MAY BE SELECTED TO STAR IN THIS SERIES IF YOU ARE:
• A healthy, active, and physically fit male living with HIV, (all ages & ethnicities)
• AND an athlete, amateur or professional. (You must be skilled in and passionate about your sport.)
• Living in NYC or within driving distance. (Due to budgetary constraints, we may not be able to use people living further away.)
TO SUBMIT:
E-mail three pictures of yourself, including one close-up of your face and one of you
participating in your sport along with answers to the following by October 20 to:
logocasting @ me.com
(Client will be reviewing submissions as they receive them so the sooner the better!)
• Legal Name, Birthdate & Town/City where you currently live
• Your SPORT and how many years you have been active in this sport.
• Any Awards/Trophies/Achievements in your sport/field.
• Teams/Groups/Organizations you are or have been involved with, if any.
• Would you be interested in participating if Logo produced a web series based on this
PSA? (All details to be negotiated and handled separately at a future date, TBD.)
Michael Chase DiMartino Creates Videos Designed to Bring Joy to the Deaf
New York native,
Chase, began performing at a young age. He sang in Carnegie Hall when he was 16. Later, he performed in a play called “Kosher Harry” for which he received rave reviews from the New York Times for his leading role. Now writing and producing his own songs, Chase endeavors to bring communities together through his music.
Michael “Chase” DiMartino is a new breed of Clark Kent. By day, the 26-year-old serves as a sign-language interpreter — translating meetings for a deaf business woman in New York City. By night, the Bay Ridge, Brooklyn native is using his hands — and his moves — for another lofty purpose: To bring the likes of Britney Spears and Lady Gaga to the deaf and hearing-impaired communities through the art of sign language.
After he posted interpretive videos of “Womanizer,” to You Tube, Britney Spears herself had them posted to her website, bringing DiMartino’s videos over the 700,000-viewer threshold. He’s been asked to interpret Lady Gaga’s sold-out show at Madison Square Garden (check out his sign-language video for “Bad Romance” ). A singer-songwriter and performer in his own rite, Chase has been showcasing his own original material and, in doing so, hoping to bridge the hearing and deaf communities in a way that has never been done before.
He is quoted, “Can you envision a stadium packed with people – half of them hearing, and the other half deaf/hard of hearing – and all of them enjoying the same music? That is my dream.” His first single, Falldown, and his follow-up song, Hard Candy, are both available on iTunes. His EP is set to release this summer.
With the release of this new video HARD CANDY, Chase has discussed a little about his sexuality. He starts off by saying:
“Gay? Who me? Not such a big issue to me. I don’t believe music has a gender. It has no sex. The art of music does not differentiate between its gay or straight counterparts. For myself, I identify as gay only because it seems to be the most …easily explained, and also, more readily accepted.
But if I were to break it down, I would say this: ‘I truly believe myself to love a person for who they are. Gender unattached. I believe that if the right female came along, I could fall in love (and have, with women in the past). But as it stands right now, I am in love with one who happens to be a male.’ “
“After “Womanizer,” there was this shift in my mind, where I no longer wanted to do just that. I wanted to show people who I am, what my voice is, what my influence on music is. That’s why I started to go into the studio and started to write songs with another artist, Adam Joseph . He did the instrumental and we wrote lyrics together. “
It’s been just a wonderful time. I have my videos, which are an extension of myself and now I feel like I have my music, which is an extension of myself and it really feels like a baby. I’ve always heard people say that but I never understood it until now. It feels like my baby. I put so much into this — and it’s my emotion. It’s going onto a limb. It’s taking a huge risk.”
Read more at OUT and OFFICIAL CHASE !
Lady Bunny and Steve Willis Spoof Katy Perrys California Girls
LADY BUNNY is back with a new spoof song!
Bunny is one of the hardest working bitches in drag! Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, she has lived in New York since the 1980s. She loves to spoof pop songs with nasty lyrics added! Her newest creation is a take on Katy Perrys California Girls .
Written by and starring Lady Bunny
Directed by Steve Willis. Co-starring Lavinia Co-op, Shealita Babay, Sugga Pie KoKo, Go-go hunk Matthew Camp (who I worship!) and several unknown skanks found in the hills without any ID and unable to speak clearly enough to identify themselves.
“This is all meant in demented good fun–I’m from Tennessee myself!” Lady Bunny.
More laughs at Lady Bunnys BLOG
Reed Kelly is this Months Broadway Hottie Hero of the Month
For most of the world REED KELLY became a household name for dating Clay Aiken.
But for New York he is one as one of Broadway’s darlings.
Five years with WICKED, dancing naked for Broadway Bares
and currently in the Addams Family.
Michael Cavnaugh, from GayLifeNYC.org caught up with this adorable self-proclaimed
“geek” for a personal on camer interview.
Stop by and check it out !
Best Gay New York
Wanda Sykes Escapes to Fire Island
After playing the White House, welcoming twins and premiering her own late-night talk show, outspoken lesbian Comedian Wanda Sykes needed an escape. JC Alvarez of NEXT catches up with an old friend on Cherry Grove recently.
It seems ever since Prop 8 and Wanda coming “OUT”, she is now even more famous in the gay community.
Sykes has whole-heartedly embraced being a role model in the gay community. She and Alex understand the importance of being a visibly gay couple. “The more people see us,” Sykes says, “the more they can put a face to someone who is gay. I look at Constance McMillen [the Mississippi teen not allowed to bring her girlfriend to the prom] She’s a strong girl. She had some nasty things said about her. It makes you think about those kids at the lunch counter during the civil rights movement.” The historical parallels are an uncanny reminder to her. “It’s my obligation [to be visible].”
Read more at NEXT
TRANSFORMATION: Photography by Mike Ruiz August 25-28
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS the photography of Mike Ruiz at the Leslie/Lohman Gallery in NYC this week!
August 26-28.
Opening reception: Wednesday
August 25, 6 – 9 pm
The celebrity / fashion photographer – and star of the upcoming reality show The A-List: New York – will be unveiling his latest solo exhibit “Transformations,” a work representing celebrities alter egos, as interpreted by the photographer himself.
Best known for making celebrities almost unrecognizable in his edgy and futuristic photographs, Ruiz has found a way to repackage stardom with his camera lens. With a client list that any casting director would envy, Ruiz is a familiar face thanks to appearances on ‘Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List,’ ‘America’s Next Top Model’ and ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ as both photographer and guest judge.
In an interview with POPEATER he discusses the proces…
“It is usually collaborative. Obviously they need to be aware of what I’m doing ahead of time, although, Kim Kardashian had no idea. She walked into the studio and I said, ‘OK look, this is what we’re doing.’ I was on pins and needles until she agreed to it, but she’s pretty cool, she’s pretty invaluable that way. We were working with a really solid team that she knew from before, and I had worked with her before, so she trusted me.
Usually, I do have a contact, I gotta run it by the publicist so they’re cool with it. But these days, because of the wild success of the shoots I did with Kim Kardashian, Lance Bass or Adam Lambert, publicists are coming to me for that reason. They know they’re gonna get some wild transformation. It’s less of a struggle now because they know that’s what they’re getting and if that’s not what they want, to not even start a dialogue.”
A portion of all net proceeds from exhibit sales will go to the Leslie/Lohman Gay Art Foundation , an outlet for art work that is unambiguously gay and which is frequently denied access to mainstream venues.
Broadway Hottie Jonathan D. Lovitiz talks with Gay Life NYC.org
Gaylifenyc.org founder Michael Cavnaugh chats with the triple threat very talented Actor and Model. Jonathan talks about his “virgin” Broadway Bares experience , which has led to a career in modeling. He talks about his life, his interests and all things New York.
They say his smile shines all the way to the back row, in every performance. This may be the hottest and nicest Sci-fi “geek” you will ever see! – “I LOVED Star Trek 4 – when they rescue the whales!”
He is currently shooting a pilot for LOGO – let’s hope that hottie will come to TV screens soon.
And he claims he is a closet junk food junkie!
With that body? Hmmmmm.
WATCH THE Jonathan D. Lovitz VIDEO
Best Gay New York
Nick Adams Heads to Toronto in October for Priscilla
Broadway triple threat ,
New York hottie Nick Adams will star as the ABBA-obsessed Adam/Felicia in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical.
The glittery Academy Award–winning 1994 film, starred Guy Pearce as Adam/Felicia.
Priscilla. The Musical premiered in Sydney in 2006 and became the most successful Australian musical of all time. The show, which has also received acclaim in a production in London’s West End, will make its North American debut in Toronto in October,(a 12 -week run) followed by a Broadway premiere next spring. (Theatre to be announced).
Currently appearing in the Tony Award® winning revival of La Cage Aux Folles as one of the “Cagelles,” Adams has also appeared on Broadway in the recent productions of A Chorus Line, Chicago, Guys and Dolls and The Pirate Queen.
We
Love
You
Nick!
Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael at the Metropolitan Room August 29
“One of the most compelling
duos in cabaret today.”
– The Chicago Tribune
“a joyous intoxicating hour of music…
downright thrilling”
– Cabaret Scenes Magazine
“Chicago’s premiere cabaret act”
– Broadwayworld.com
The Metropolitan Room
34 West 22nd Street, NYC
Sunday, August 29th @ 9:30 PM
The sixties are back! Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael celebrate the 50th anniversary of the decade that forever revolutionized popular music. From the idyllic early Motown sound and British invasion to the free love and angst of Woodstock, “That 60’s Show” will feature songs by many of the decades favorite performers including The Beatles, The Supremes, The Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley, Petula Clark, Janis Joplin and many more, all done in Menzie & Michael’s unique award-winning style at The Metropolitan Room.
One of cabaret’s most in demand duos, Menzie & Michael offer a unique blend of whimsy, nostalgia and unquestionable talent that translates into pure entertainment. Their imaginative musical twists on jazz favorites, standards, contemporary pop, Broadway show tunes and film gems have won them audience and critical acclaim across the country and around the globe. Hailed by The Chicago Tribune as “One of the most compelling duos in cabaret today,” they have appeared on some of the country’s most prestigious stages, including New York’s Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall.
Their recording efforts have been praised by Billboard Magazine, Backstage, Show Business Weekly and Playbill and their latest CD, Better Two-gether has been hailed by critics as “magic,” “sensational,” and “…the years best recording.” In what they call a “musical marriage,” Menzie and Michael delight audiences with their rare chemistry, inventive arrangements and genuine love for music and for one another. Menzie’s rich voice and expert piano stylings sizzle on everything from sassy swing to smoky torch songs.
A three-time winner of Chicago’s After Dark “Outstanding Cabaret Artist” award, Menzie is a diva-in-demand whom Chicago’s WGN Radio has praised as “one of the city’s finest performers.” With a voice that Billboard Magazine describes as “…a revelation,” Michael’s warm expressive style and charismatic tenor breathe new life into cabaret standards and reveal why Backstage Magazine has called him “one of the most striking singers to emerge in the last dew years.” Together, their playful, passionate performances produce what critics have called “sizzling,” “pure brilliance,” and “cabaret at its best!”
The Metropolitan Room NYC
Sunday, August 29th @ 9:30 PM
20.00 Cover + 2 Beverage Minimum
GUMBO One Year Anniversary with Scott Herman
GUMBO (Gay. DUMBO. Party.) THE ONE-YEAR CELEBRATION
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 10PM-4AM
Galapagos Art Space 16 Main Street, at Water Street, DUMBO, Brooklyn
F to York Street / A to High Street
$5…. $10 after 12AM
FEATURING: Scott Herman (The Real World: Brooklyn) GUMBO Bartender-for-a-Cause
Benefiting Brooklyn Community Pride Center
DJ Scotty Rox 2 bars + 2 floors + Stage Dancing
Resident Stylist Lynsey Free Haircuts til Midnight
Photographer Michael Popp ‘Popp Pics’ on Stage
The House of Ninja & Mykel Special Midnight Floguing Performance
2-for-1 drinks [10:30-11PM] + [12-12:30AM]
GUMBO Guest Birthday Party
E-mail: birthday@gumbonyc.com
if you’ve got a birthday in August – and WIN a party on August 13 at GUMBO!
Miss New York 2010 Claire Buffie Campaigns on Gay Rights Platform
Miss New York 2010
Claire Buffie
is the first Miss America contestant in the 90-year history of the pageant to run on a gay rights platform. Plum TV caught up with Buffie at the Empire State Pride Agenda’s annual Hampton’s Tea Dance.
Claire is an outspoken advocate of human rights, opening the dialogue about equality amongst youth, teens and adults alike with her platform “Straight for Equality: Let’s Talk.” The issues of gay rights make up the civil rights movement of our generation and reach far beyond marriage equality.
As Miss New York 2010, Claire aims to break the stigma of marginalized youth, eliminating discriminatory vocabulary and changing the climate in New York schools. She celebrates diversity and the things that make us all unique and strives to instill pride, dignity and respect in developing minds and compassionate hearts. This will be a year of change in New York State and Claire is ready to support this incredible movement.
Says Buffie: “I feel like gay rights are the civil rights movement of my generation, and I think it’s really important to have straight ally support because any time you want to effect a change with a minority you have to have support from the majority, and I’m that voice now…My older sister Sarah is a lesbian, but in addition to her, I grew up in the performing arts. So many of my friends are LGBT, and it’s my duty as a straight ally to represent them.”
YOU GO GIRL!!
Broadway Hottie Dave August talks with Gay Life NYC.org
gaylifenyc.org
founder Michael Cavnaugh chats with
Broadway Star DAVE AUGUST.
Belguim born Dave is currently starring in Naked Boys Singing. And he was once a Chippendale Dancer and MC throughout Europe and in Las Vegas. He has appeared in Broadway Bares 13 times!
He has been called amazingly stunning.
and true male perfection. (He claims he likes to eat junk food like french fries with mayonnaise! WHAT?!)
Plus, he can sing, and to top it off, he is a genuinely nice guy!
Watch the video with Dave August .
Stop by Gay Life NYC.org for more entertainment news as well as an extensive resource of HIV/AIDS resources.
Broadway Hottie Kyle Deschamps talks with Gay Life NYC.org
gaylifenyc.org founder
Michael Cavnaugh chats with
Broadway Star and featured Dancer
Kyle Deschamps for Broadway Bares XX on June 20th.
You may have seen him in Billy Elliott, now see this super hot guy talk about his life, his rugged manly background, and Broadway Bares this year. He’s hot, he’s single and the nicest guy you would ever want to see.
And get this, he is a Wilderness Survival Expert – and he loves adventure including Sky Diving. He is about to become certified, after which time he may become an instructor. You know what that means? You could go sky diving with Kyle on your back, holding on to you!
Michael also chats with the some of the cast from “Promises, Promises” and has some great footage of the Broadway Bares solo strip at Splash!
You can watch all the new videos (plus explore lots of useful and
entertaining information by stopping by Gay Life NYC.org .
Ronnie Kroell Launches Geek Nerd Wonk Charity Monday June 7th
PLAYGIRL Magazine cover-model
& Bravo’s Make Me a Supermodel
runner-up, Ronnie Kroell, will be
hosting a benefit with business partner
Stephanie A. Jones, J.D., LL.M., M.P.H., Esquire,
to launch their GeekNerdWonk Charitable
Foundation, “Helping Charities Help Themselves.”
The event will be held on
June 7th, 2010 from 5:30-8:30PM
at the beautiful La Pomme Nightclub,
located at 37 W. 26th Street in New
York City.
There will be African music, complimentary beverages, raffle prizes, a live auction at 7:30PM, and a dance party to follow the benefit. There is a suggested donation of $50, but all donations are welcomed.
GeekNerdWonk Charitable Foundation-
GNW “helps charities help themselves” in three areas of support. GNW contributes funds, talent and
volunteers to support GNW’s own fundraising budgets, adds professional and academic credentials to
complement the GNW Charities’ own professional expertise in applied field work approaches to public
health education and promotion, and develops quantitative and qualitative research to provide the
epidemiologically and methodologically sound statistical research to enable GNW Charities to write
scientifically-supported grant proposals.
