About a month ago, I was booked on the new Drake produced HBO teen drama Euphoria starring Zendaya. The scene I worked on takes place in a hospital waiting room, I was placed behind Zendaya with what was supposed to be a crying child. The little boy didn’t want to cry but we made it …
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CARLTON WILBORN STRIKES A POSE
In 1990, Madonna’s back up dancer Carlton Wilborn seemed to be on top of the world. He appeared in videos like “Vogue”, danced on the Blond Ambition Tour (the most iconic in Madonna’s 30+ year career) and was featured prominently in its behind the scenes documentary, Truth or Dare. This groundbreaking film set the precedent …
I AM MICHAEL
“I Am Michael” directed by Justin Kelly and Executive Produced by Gus Van Sant filmed in 2015 made the rounds on the film festival circuit winning rave reviews at Sundance. Two years later, the film earned a distribution deal. The true story based on Michael Glatze, a former LGBT advocate and San-Francisco based editor of the …
Tyler Glenn’s Ex-Communication
The title of gay icon has largely been owned by female pop divas like Beyonce, Britney, Madonna, Mariah and Gaga. Well, that’s about to change. Neon Trees frontman Tyler Glenn just dropped the gay anthem “G.D.M.M.L. GRLS” (God Didn’t Make Me Like Girls). The third single from his up-coming solo debut album Ex-Communication, due out November 11th. …
Mother, May I Sleep With James Franco?
My New Years resolution was to work with James Franco. I wasn’t sure in what capacity, but I was determined to manifest it. About two months later, I read in Variety, James Franco was producing a remake of the 1996 cult classic Mother, May I Sleep With Danger? The orginal starred a teenage Tori Spelling involved in …
ICE T’s Transphobic Tweet
I got into a riff with rapper Ice T this morning over an insensitive transphobic photo posted on his Twitter account. Transgendered Americans are being subject to hateful anti-trans bathroom laws, are combating discrimination and are even being murdered. This type of behavior is totally irresponsible and dangerous. Myself and a handful of others called …
Exclusive: Richard Simmons Is Fine!
Richard Simmons wants you to know he is just “fine!” For 40yrs, the flamboyant ball of energy has motivated thousands of people around the world to lose weight and live their best lives possible. At 67yrs old, Richard is taking a much needed break from the public eye. When you give so much of yourself …
Straight Up
More and more, I am finding myself less attracted to gay men with eyes focusing on the straight ones. I gave up chasing after straight guys in college after one left me with a broken heart. But I am finding myself fantasizing about walking down that road again and reminiscing about the one that got …
Equality In Hollywood. Just Kidding.
Photo: Fox (Empire). Openly gay actor Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon (left). For decades, Hollywood has unequally represented the LGBT community. Today even with prominent LGBT characters popping up this season on Fox’s Empire and Scream Queens there is a lack of LGBT characters being represented on television. According to GLAAD’s annual Where We Are On TV …
Jody Watley Keepin It Real: Exclusive Interview
Photo by: Albert Sanchez I still remember hearing “Don’t You Want Me” and “Looking for a New Love” blasting out of car windows in Brooklyn. Jody Watley was on fire with a self-titled solo album that infused R&B, Pop and Dance. The 1988 “Best New Artist” Grammy winner’s musical style, fashion sense and artistry remains not only relevant but serves as an point of reference to artist …
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The Girl Next Door: Call Her Caitlyn
Photo via E! It may have taken Caitlyn Jenner 65yrs to reveal herself but she has arrived and SHE is taking the world by storm! Caitlyn has quickly become a transgender advocate, fashionista and America’s “IT” girl. Tonight I Am Cait premiered on E! and we got to see a glimpse into her world. Caitlyn is …
Your Doctor Is Likely to Be Biased Against LGBT People
Photo via Advocate.com I was taken aback by a recent health article that appeared in The Advocate STUDY: Your Doctor Is Likely to Be Biased Against LGBT People. http://www.advocate.com/health/2015/07/20/study-your-doctor-likely-be-biased-against-lgbt-people According to a study published by the American Journal of Public Health, “implicit preferences for heterosexual people versus lesbian and gay people are pervasive among heterosexual health …
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Olivia Newton-John: The Survivor
For almost a half century, Olivia Newton-John has been making music and movie magic. With 100 million albums sold, four Grammy Awards, numerous Country Music, American Music, Billboard and People’s Choice Awards, an Emmy Award, ten #1 hits and more than 15 top 10 singles and star of the most successful movie musicals of all …
Ian Ziering Is Kicking Ass For The Greater Good
Photo: Gabriel Goldberg We all remember Ian Ziering starring as Steve Sanders on the iconic 90’s teen drama, Beverly Hills 90210. 25 yrs later, Ian is enjoying a resurgence that started when he danced his way back into American homes on Dancing With The Stars in 2007. At the age of 49, Ian became a Las Vegas …
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Bitch You’re Madonna, Now Act Like It
Madonna, we need to talk. You are the Queen of Pop, an icon and legend. You look incredible, inspire so many to express themselves, to stay fit and live by their own set of rules. You are cool without trying, bitch your Madonna! But your latest video for “Bitch, I’m Madonna” has me confused. The …