Friday 13 September 2013

Madonna - Girls Gone Wild - The Edge

The making of Madonna's Girl Gone Wild

Part of the Edge
, a celebrity docu-series showcasing the world's biggest music artists and the dancers whoive to work for them!


Friday 23 August 2013

Alexander Skarsgard catches some rays on True Blood


Smack of Classism

NYC condo planned with separate entrances for rich, poor people.

There's a new luxury condo being planned on
Manhattan's Upper Westside, and the developer is seeking a ton of tax breaks by building 55 - low income units in the same building. The catch? those for the poor are going to face away from the Hudson River (maybe as expected), and oh, yeah they'll also have a separate entrance, elevator & maintenance company. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal a Democrat who represents the Upper West Side,  



said the developers plans "smack of classism" and is urging the city Department of Housing Preservation and Develop to deny the company its tax breaks. 

Wednesday 29 May 2013

Leonard Matlovich

Memorial Day Weekend Tribute 'When I was in the military they gave me a medal for killing two men and a discharge for loving one.'
Although he was considered by many to have been an unlikely spokesperson for gay and lesbian civil rights. Leonard Matlovich became one of the most visible activists in the 1940's after he challenged the United States Air Force's ban on gay and lesbian service members. In 1975, a series of events landed him on the front page of every major newspaper in the nation and on the cover of T I M E the first out gay person ever to appear on the cover of the mainstream magazine. in 1978, a movie would be made about his experiences.

Born on
July 6, 1943 Savannah, Georgia, Leo grew up in a rather conservative religious family. His father had served for 32 years in the Air Force and retired as a chief - master sergeant in 1971. His parents were strict Catholics. Young Leo would later recount on how his childhood had deeply influenced his personal and political values.


In
1963, Matlovich enlisted in the Air Force & he was assigned to Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. There in spite of his Southern Democratic roots,


he identified with and became involved in Republican Party politics, campaigning for Barry Goldwater in the 1964 presidential election. He converted to Mormonism in an attempt to reconcile his conservative values with his for a new direction in his life. A trait that would follow for the rest of his life, when Leo did something he gave 100%.
All told Matlovich sewed these brave tours of duty in Vietnam. Among the medals and commendations, he earned were both a Bronze star for meritorious service and a Purple Heart for being seriously wounded in a mine explosion during his second tour.

Yet for all his bravery and patriotism, there was something that he was learning as he matured would never go away. During his service in
Vietnam, Leo came to realize that he was not going to change into a straight man. Through his working relationships and friendships, he found himself unlearning many of the prejudice he had inherited from his upbringing in the South. Yet he remained deeply conflicted about living a lie.


In
1973 he read an interview in the Air Force Times by Frank Kameny who had counseled several gays in the military. Leo called him in Washington DC and learned that Kameny had long been looking for a gay service member with a perfect military record to create a test case challenge the military's ban on gays. With Kameny and ACLU Atty. David Addlestone they formulated a plan and Leo hand-delivered to his Langley AFB commanding officer on March 6,1975. When his commander asked, "What does it mean?" Mr. Matlovich replied "It means Brown versus the Board of Education" (suggesting that his actions would be similar to the Supreme Court case outlawing racial segregation in public schools).  
   
He didn't seek publicly, but eventually he came to expect the core values he was taught that "doing the right things is always right" to stand for everything, including not hiding his sexuality anymore. Before the world and press, he would twice be excommunicated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for "homosexual" acts. He was first excommunicated on Oct. 7, 1975, in Norfolk, Virginia, and then again Jan. 17, 1979, after his first appearance on the Phil Donahue television show in 1978. But by this time, Matlovich had stopped being delivered in what others said and he knew in his heart and soul what was right
at the time the Air Force had a unique exception clause that technically could allow gays to continue to serve under undefined circumstances. During his Sept. 1975 discharge hearing an Airforce Attorney asked him if he would sign a document pledging to "never practice homosexuality again" in exchange for being allowed to remain in the Air Force. Matlovich refused. Despite his exemplary military record, tours of duty in Vietnam, and high performance evaluations the panel ruled Matlovich unfit for service and he was recommended for a General, or Les than Honorable, discharge.The base commander recommended that it be upgraded to Honorable, and the Secretary of the Air Force agreed confirming Matlovich's discharge in Oct. 1975.                                                                                                                                                           
He said for reinstatement, the Air Force offered Matlovich a financial settlement instead, and convicted they would find some other reason to discharge him if he re-entered the service (or the conservative Supreme Court might rule against him should the Air Force appeal), Matlovich accepted. The figure based on backpay, future pay, and pension was $160,000. Sergeant Matlovich vs. the US Air Force (1978) was a made-for-TV movies directed by Paul Leaf, written by John Mc Greevey.   
 

Sunday 26 May 2013

A L A T A

A Palestinian and Israeli in the movie 'A L A T A'

Arrives in theater today a disturbing gay movie that should make an impression: A L A T A, impossible love story between Nimer, a Palestinian student and Roy a lawyer Israelinian.

Clandestiniment refugee in
Tel Aviv, Nimer played the charming Nicholas Jacob - dream of a life where he could better assume his sexuality. But if Palestine forbade him Israel is also a stalemate, the Jewish state does not recognize his nationality. What can the love in the face so much hostility? a topical issue unfortunately also with us,the heart of the splendid feature by Michael Mayer distributed by OUTPLAY
 
                                 

here with the soundtrack released in France A L A T A in eleven cities: Biarritz (Royal) on June 5, Bougnenais (Beaulieu) on June 7, Nice (Mercury) on May 23 and dice today in Brest (the Studios). Grenoble (Club), Lille (the Majestic and the film Kino). Mulhouse (the Palace). Paris (New Latina & Reflection Medicis). Reims (Opera), Rennes (the film TNB) and Toulouse (Utopia). Selected from more than fifty festivals worldwide (where he often won the public), he may well make hearts pound. Do not wait to rush in theaters.


Saturday 23 March 2013

Keira Knightley as Coco Chanel

Keira Knightley will start as Coco Chanel in a new short film directed by Karl Lagerfeld
celebrating 100th anniversary of Chanel's first ever store in Deuville, France. The actress currently fronts the brands Coco Madamoiselle fragrance campaign.

French actress
Clotilde Herme will play the role of Chanel's aunt, Adrienne while other fashionable faces set to appear in the short film include super model Stella Tenant, muse Tallulah Harlech and model/toddler Hudson Kroenig, who will play a young nephew.
Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel short film starring Keira Knightley will be screened in Singapore at the label's next cruise collection in early May.


Thursday 21 February 2013

My Love Don't Cost A Thing

Janet Jackson is heading down the aisle for the third time to Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana. The singer and banker have been together since 2010 and are allegedly very excited about there upcoming nuptial. According to a US Weekly source, the couple plans to trade vows in Spring 2013, after Janet was proposed to earlier this year.   
In honor of the future Mrs. Almana here are the three gowns pulled would be perfect for her. . .
Vera Wang
Dennis Basso
Monique Lhuillier

Saturday 16 February 2013

Saturday 26 January 2013

Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2013

The pain-staking lace detail sets just the right side of the smart to see the couture - customer through from afternoon tea parties to chic evening soirees.
  Whether it's the way , the black beads seem to creep down the dress or the web-like grey pattern, there's something quite bewitching about this gown.
Brimming with beads, Elie Saab have created a cinched-waist show-stopper gown that still flirts on the side of the casual couture with its T - shirt sleeve.
PARIS HAUTE COUTURE: Elie Saab S/S 2013
Elie Saab's models floats down the catwalk in fairytale dresses of lace and minute embellishment, at the Paris Haute Couture S/S 2013.


Watch the Video:
    

Tuesday 8 January 2013

Madonna - Girl Gone Wild

Madonna's New Single: Girl Gone Wild
Leave it to
Madonna with her boobs half-out and a new dance single off her new MDNA album has us dancing on tables spraying champagne. . . in the office. Have a watch and listen after the jump.
                      


Madge recruited Sean O'Pry, Simon Nessman, John Kortajarena and Rob Evans, stripped them down, have them fondle each other and - do my eyes deceive me or those the well-heeled and (well-toned) boys of Ukranian pop/dance troupe Kazaky bringing up Madonna's ancient rear? with a nod to "Vogue", "Express Yourself", even a little "Like A Prayer".

Girl Gone Wild puts on one hell of a gay show and proves that Madonna imitates Madonna much better than of  "gaga" ever could.
Watch the video:
       

Monday 7 January 2013

Top 10 Male Fashion Model

#1 Francisco Lachowski
Born:
May 13, 1991 Curritiba, BrazilHeight: 1.50mMother Agency: Ford BrazilAgencies: Ford (Paris, NYC, Brazil), Why Not Model Mngmt (Milan), Models 1 (London)

Top 10 Male Fashion Model

#2 River Viiperi
Born:
August 4, 1991 Ibiza, SpainHeight: 1.88mMother Agency: Elite LondonAgencies: Soul Artist Management (NYC), Success (Paris), Elite (London, Milan, Barcelona)

Top 10 Male Fashion Model

#3 John Kortajarena
Born:
May 19, 1985 SpainHeight: 1.87mMother Agency: Sight Management Studio (Barcelona)Agencies: IMG (NYC), I LOVE Models Management (Milan), Success (Paris), Next (London)

Top 10 Male Fashion Model

#4 Sean O'Pry
Born:
July 5, 1989 Kennesaw, GeorgiaHeight: 1.85mMother Agency: VNY models

Top 10 Male Fashion Model

#5 Marlon Teixeira
Born:
September 16, 1991 BrazilHeight: 1.88mMother Agency: Way Model Management (Sao Paulo)Agencies: Wilhelmina (NYC), Fashion (Milan), MGM (Paris), Barcelona

Top 10 Male Fashion Model

#6 David Gandy
Born:
February 19, 1980 EnglandHeight: 1.88mMother Agency: Select (London)Agencies: Ford (NYC), New Madison (Paris), Why Not Model Mngmt (Milan)

Top 10 Male Fashion Model

#7 Baptiste Giabiconi
Born:
December 9,  1989 Marseille, FranceHeight: 1.88m
Mother Agency: Marilyn Men (Paris)Agencies: DNA Models (NYC), Premier (London), d' management (Milan)

Top 10 Male Fashion Model

#8 Rob Evans
Born:
United KingdomHeight: 1.90mAgencies: Storm (London), Majcer (New York, Milan), New Madison (Paris)

Top 10 Male Fashion Model

#9 Simon Nessman
Born:
November 5, 1989 Courtenan, British Columbia, Canada
Height: 1.88m
Agencies: Soul Artist (NYC), Ford (Paris), Kult (Hamberg), I LOVE Model Mngmt (Milan), Storm (London), nest (Berlin)