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Perez the Tattletale The critically lauded screenwriter for the movie Milk, Dustin Lance Black, found himself in a bit of hot water earlier this month, thanks to "celebrity blogger" Perez Hilton. Little Miss Muckraker Hilton published photographs of the 34-year-old Black engaging in unsafe sex with a past boyfriend, dated three years ago. The goal was clearly to undermine Black's standing in the gay community, where he continues to be well-received for his mentoring of gay youth. In a statement originally released to E! Online, Black wrote, "It is unfortunate that individuals and other outside parties are trying to profit from material which is clearly private ... I apologize and cannot emphasize enough the importance of responsible sexual practices." That Perez can't leave well enough alone, can he? Which leads us to our second story...
Perez vs. Black Eyed Peas
Soap Opera Goes Out With A Bang
Celebutrash Hilton got to taste a piece of karma pie on June 21, when he was punched by the tour manager of the Black Eyed Peas. The punch followed an argument Perez had with Fergie and will.i.am, which quickly escalated after Perez called will.i.am a "faggot" to his face. Glad to see all the exposure and money hasn't bought him class. At the end of it all, Perez got socked for his meddling...er..."trouble."
The light is about to flicker out on Guiding Light, the longest-running entertainment program on U.S. television. However, the Internet is abuzz over one of the show's final romantic pairings ... two women! This definitely isn't your mama's Guiding Light!
Discussing the event, he wrote, "I knew that [calling will.i.am a "faggot"] would be the worst thing I could possibly say to him." Charming. Newsflash for Perez: When you start shit, you get a punch in the face. Maybe he'll learn that for next time. Maybe...
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The characters of Olivia (played by Crystal Chappell) and Natalia (played by Jessica Leccia) have admitted their love for one another, and the viewing audience has seen them come to terms with it (they both previously identified as straight) and unite as a couple. The storyline, penned by writer Jill Lorie Hurst and executive producer Ellen Wheeler (herself a former soap actress), is being lauded by AfterEllen.com, Entertainment Weekly, and TV Guide Canada as real and romantic, something the soaps have lacked these days. Sadly, the end is in sight for "Otalia," as message board posters have called the pairing. Guiding Light ends its run on September 18.
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NO NOs O N e h t d n a s e s s e Y : n Summer Fashio You’re a survivor! You’re gonna make it, well … as long as you don’t melt from the sweltering heat. Pay attention kids, here are some summer fashion tips! You can tear this page right out of OMG!, fold it up and stick it right in your wallet, gym bag, laptop case or in the side zipper pocket of (for those fashionably courageous) man purse (aka murse), manbag, or whatever queen! Let’s hear it for summer fashion, yes! Long live the FAUX HAWK! For summer, be sure to keep it low and spikey on top. If you want a little more to flip, keep it short in the back with lengthy layers in the front (Twilight, wink wink!). Believe it or not, it’s hot to rock your university tees! If you don’t have one, you can pick one up as Saks or the USF bookstore. While you are there, grab a basketball jersey for the beach. Dump the plaid and go for a solid color pair of shorts. Check out Banana Republic, Quicksilver and definitely Target. Layer the shorts with a pair of hot, square-cut trunks. You never know when you will have to make an impromptu trip to the beach or the tanning
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salon. This way you will be prepared. Some of my favorite swimwear designers are Hugo Boss, Pistol Pete and the ultra sexy Andrew Christian. Throw in some colorful retro shoes and you are ready. Nike and Adidas lead the way in letting you customize your own sneaks. Ok, you ready? I’ll keep it brief. I know I’m going to have to watch my back now. Here it is, Summer Fashion NOs: No more sun-in or bleach in the hair. The summer sun and elements can dry out your hair, especially if you have unprofessionally, chemically treated hair. And cut off that pony tail. Also, who in the world said it was ok to wear Under Armour (spandex) tops to the gym, work and the club? I know it’s comfortable and shows off every single ripple your stomach has, or doesn’t have for that matter, but my answer is still NO NO NO! Cut off jean shorts? NO NO NO. Simply unattractive. Lean on Me was a great movie, and who knows if any of those stars were gay men in the making, but again the answer is still NO NO NO. I may have lost some friends now. Capri pants … I love them but NO NO NO! Bikers shorts outside of spin
class? Absolutely not! Spaghetti strap tank tops? Are you serious? They still make those for men? If Janet can’t get a way with showing her nipple and then you shouldn’t either. Do I even have to mention the whole socks and sandals thing? Really? Yea! So get out there and be that individual that looks like everybody else. Keep shopping, and even if it’s not a cool summer outside at least you will look it. Till next time! Jorge Alvarado
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Toys Without Testosterone Keep your gender stereotypes off my kid
When my son turned two, my mother-in-law asked me what he wanted for Christmas. “A kitchen set,” I told her matter-of-factly. Luckily, my mother-in-law is awesome, and she didn’t bat an eye at the request.
Then we started shopping online to find him a kitchen play set. Out of dozens of options, we found exactly two that weren’t pink. Two. One was about 50 dollars, and the other was 300 dollars. In the era of Top Chef and Anthony Bourdain, toy manufacturers are still making the majority of cooking toy sets for girls. (Yes, I know. I could have just gotten him a pink one. But as much as I’d like to avoid promoting gender stereotypes, I just don’t want an ugly fucking, pink flowery toy set in my living room). We ended up picking the cheap kitchen play set. It’s green. My son loves it. He’s 3 now, and at least once a week he pretends to cook some crazy concoction like broccoli, orange and cookie casserole. He pretends to cook in the bathtub, and he loves helping me in the kitchen when my cupcake cravings become strong enough to overcome my general distaste for baking and doing dishes.
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Last week I tried to get him some more accessories for his kitchen set. I went to Target and discovered that all but one utensil set had hearts and flowers all over it. Seriously? Thanks to a tip from a good friend, I ended up finding a great set of baking toys at Ikea. They look just like normal professional baking tools – they’re just tiny. No hearts. Nothing pink. Nothing fluffy. Apparently, the Swedes understand that cooking isn’t just for the ladies. My son enjoys cooking more than sawing and hammering. He loves singing and dancing more than wrestling. Do these things make him feminine? No. Am I being progressive and awesome for fostering these hobbies? Not really. Can toy manufacturers suck it for dividing play sets up into traditional gender-specific color schemes and themes? Definitely.
Bathhouse the By René Perez
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The first theater performance to grace the new Arts On 9th center in Tampa’s Ybor City, Bathhouse the Musical!, which runs from June 18 to July 18, is definitely not your typical show. Complete with plenty of campy humor, slapstick, singing, dancing, emotions and everything in between, the show will leave you simultaneously tickled and touched. OMG! had the honor of attending the show’s first performance on June 18, and got to spend some time with its creators, as well as its talented cast before they hit the stage.
What surprised the two was that their audience ended up being much broader than they had anticipated. Originally targeted towards a gay market, the show ended up having a huge general following.
Originally performed at the 2006 Orlando Fringe Festival, the show sprang out of the collective minds of Tim Evanicki and Esther Daack. After Tim approached Esther with the idea in 2005, the two started to brainstorm and put together songs and scenarios, and in 2006, a show was born. Bathhouse sold out every show of the festival and was also named Patron’s Pick, and the show was invited to perform at the Parliament House’s Footlight Theatre.
“I think people get out of it what they look for,” he said. “It takes place in a bathhouse, but I think everyone can relate to it. It’s still [a] love story. I mean, anyone who feels like they don’t fit in, or they might be trying to find themselves [can relate] … just because it takes place in a bathhouse doesn’t mean it’s a story about a bathhouse.”
The original incarnation of the show was only 35 minutes long with minimal storyline, but soon grew to meet audience demand. The Parliament House version ran about an hour, and after requests to make the show longer, the current 90-minute version was created. The show then went to Atlanta and was followed up with a tour around the U.S. and Canada. The duo is actually pleased to announce that they’re opening a show in London at the end of September, and also working with a production company in France to have the show translated into French, which should be open by October. Despite all the new developments, they said they were glad to be back in Central Florida. “We played in Tampa last year, and we were really thrilled to be asked back to perform again,” Daack said. “This is a different show, different director, different music director, new cast but still the same script, the same sentiment and the same fun.”
“We have red hat ladies, we have big groups of … bridal shower folks, [and] bachelorette parties,” she explained. “It appeals to everyone, it’s … a love story, it’s got a lot of general themes.” Evanicki echoed Daack’s sentiments.
What truly makes the show shine is its stellar cast of four guys who, when brought together, put on a impressive show full of soaring vocals, energetic dancing and plenty of laughs. Comprised of various ages and backgrounds, the cast features Alexander Ferguson as the young, timid Billy, who is in love with the experienced Maurice, played by Christopher McCabe. Along the way, we are treated to the antics of the studly, yet insecure David, played by Toph McRae, and the self-proclaimed “bear lover” Teddy, played by Jason Crase. When asked why audiences should want to see Bathhouse the Musical!, McCabe replied, “honestly, I think the show is written so well … it’s a very musically driven show … it’s just fun, you’re gonna come, you’re gonna have a great time, you’re gonna see four guys doing what we love to do.” “It’s campy, it’s silly, it’s frivolous at times, it’s just a lot of fun,” added Crase. “The music is great, we’re really happy with the way we sound together.”
e Musical! “It’s four guys in a towel…” added McRae with a laugh. Though the concept of a bathhouse carries strong gay connotations with it, the cast was quick to point out that the main focus of the show is a love story. Crase said he believed that all people, gay or straight, would be able to relate to such a theme. McCabe added that it’s also a learning story, and audience members learn different terms and concepts of the bathhouse through the inexperienced character of Billy. “You go through the journey with him, and you see the lessons that he learns or doesn’t learn, and it’s strong that way,” said McRae. So, what makes it different from all the other musicals out there, and what would make someone who doesn’t normally like musicals want to come see the show? “I think everyone is looking to laugh,” said McRae. “There’s so much stuff going on in the world that just sucks. I think that people would love to get the chance to … come see the show and just laugh hysterically.” “It’s just a good time,” added Ferguson. “You don’t have to be serious, you just enjoy it and have a good time and watch us be wacky.” “There’s [also] a powerful love song between two men that you don’t get [many other places],” said McRae. “It’s very strong and moving.” When describing the new cast, Daack had nothing but kind words for the young gentlemen. “I mean this sincerely, I think this is the best cast we’ve ever had,” she said with pride. “Amazing performers, super guys to work with backstage and awesome voices. It’s been a real pleasure.”
Evanicki seemed more than pleased at how everything has turned out up to this point. “The show has a lot of heart to it … it started out just being a crazy, wacky title and it grew into something that I think we’re both very proud of and very excited to continue working on.”
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