tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49273803014079986512012-01-27T15:34:07.616-08:00JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00664920091001414870noreply@blogger.comBlogger3761100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-16931033811065713982010-04-13T16:01:00.000-07:002010-04-13T16:02:02.174-07:00

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Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayervar so = new SWFObject("http://www.db798.com/pictobrowser.swf", "PictoBrowser", "500", "500", "8", "#DDDDDD"); so.addParam("quality", "low"); so.addParam("scale", "noscale"); so.addParam("align", "mid"); so.addVariable("ids", "72157623761517374"); so.addVariable("names", "Dinah Shore 2010 - Saturday Night"); so.addVariable("userName", "

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-20880508526023150032009-10-06T11:16:00.000-07:002009-10-06T11:21:54.927-07:00

On last night's network reality show Dancing with the Stars, contestant Donny Osmond - you know, a Mormon - you know that religion that raised a lot of money to make sure we didn't get lgbt rights in California - stunned everyone when he pounced on openly gay judge Bruno and did the wild thing.  When the host broke it up (finally) Osmond commented, "I don't think they're going to let me back in

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JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-87933333145369883972008-12-03T15:33:00.000-08:002008-12-03T15:35:39.609-08:00

There are two fantastic events happening tonight that both promise to not only be fun, but a great way to support and mingle with out lgbt artists in media.Print out the flyer for a discounted admission to the Improv, or rsvp to Out @ Warner Brothers since they'll have to reserve you a drive on pass to the lot.

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Exciting, Thrilling Click hereAnd change your book marks to http://thesmokingcocktail.blogspot.com

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This blog can now be found atthesmokingcocktail.blogspot.comAction packed SmokingCocktail.com Mixer next week!Get involved, get connected, put the gay mafia to work for you and our community!

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This blog can now be found atthesmokingcocktail.blogspot.com

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-32397904912771997522008-09-05T15:20:00.000-07:002008-09-05T15:22:12.204-07:00

Click here for all the info on this exciting weekend event - www.lawomenstheatreproject.com

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-80831022367071249862008-09-05T10:59:00.000-07:002008-09-05T11:19:42.192-07:00

It is with great pleasure that I introduce you our newest guest blogger, Shannon Connolly, who is going to write a weekly column about her semester abroad in Paris.I asked her to share with us her experiences mainly because I'm terribly jealous she gets to live in France for a few months and I want to live vicariously through her adventures.I first met Shannon - well perhaps when you first met

JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-16884751970055993782008-09-04T14:54:00.000-07:002008-09-04T14:56:20.130-07:00

Here's a funny clip sent to me by one of the stars of EATING OUT 2, James Michael Bobby, from the DAILY SHOW where Jon Stewart plays back to back video clips showing how the Republicans have gravely contradicted themselves regarding Sarah Palin, aka Caribou Barbie.

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-77960173823113926172008-09-04T09:35:00.000-07:002008-09-04T09:43:05.165-07:00

Yesterday, we asked which one of these actors have NOT played a gay character in a film - test your gay movie knowledge and see the answers below.a) Kate Winsletb) Vanessa Redgravec) Susan Sarandond) Wesley Snipese) William Hurtf) Shirley MacLaineg) Glenn Closeh) Meryl StreepActually, it's C for Susan Sarandon who played BISEXUAL in THE HUNGER.a) Kate Winslet - Heavenly Creaturesb) Vanessa

JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-87022680005127062742008-09-03T19:03:00.000-07:002008-09-05T10:59:37.057-07:00

I took some magnesium before tonight's episode and will eat dinner afterwards, so let's see if that helps with my stomach.  Okay the show is starting:5:30 Meg Whitman speaksShe is the campaign co chair and former CEO of E Bay"My mom inspired me," she says. Okay, we're warming up for Palin, "And mom believed in America". Because mom's know best and we should probably elect one.Somebody waves a

JDnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-83884629973652755202008-09-03T17:49:00.000-07:002008-09-03T17:50:09.584-07:00

Which one of these actors have NOT played a gay character in a film?a) Kate Winsletb) Vanessa Redgravec) Susan Sarandond) Wesley Snipese) William Hurtf) Shirley MacLaineg) Glenn Closeh) Meryl StreepAnswers will be posted tomorrow

JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-11435072293929796812008-09-03T13:57:00.001-07:002008-09-03T13:57:53.054-07:00

The trailer has just come out for the biopic about gay rights activist Harvey Milk, starring Sean Penn in the starring role, with uber Producers Bruce Cohen and Dan Jinks (American Beauty, Pushing Daisies) at the helm and Gus Van Sant in the director's chair.I got goose bumps.

JDnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-44866981036852269192008-09-03T09:08:00.000-07:002008-09-03T09:39:35.647-07:00

Left wing pundits have nicknamed Sarah Palin "Caribou Barbie" because of her hunting hobby.In fact, one of the things she's accomplished in Alaska as governor is a program to reward hunters for each Gray Wolf shot - and to make it easier she also allowed shooting bears and wolves from airplanes.There is something called "predator control", which means allowing hunters to shoot wild animals to

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-4698232273359899912008-09-02T19:15:00.000-07:002008-09-02T21:41:33.267-07:00

Recap of last night's Republican National Convention:6:30 pm Laura Bush reads from a prompter. Talks about all the great things her husband has done. I can't stop thinking about her ex boyfriend that she ran over with her car after he dumped her for a prettier girl in her high school. I mean, that's a coincidence, right? I mean, he had just dumped her. For one of her friends. Two weeks

JDnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-8099388059962304642008-09-02T17:40:00.000-07:002008-09-02T18:43:40.447-07:00

To understand McCain's choice of Alaskan governor Sarah Palin as VP nom, one merely has to follow the crumb trail from the last Bush election to note the power of the Evangelical vote. And who's hand is rocking that cradle? An organization called The Arlington Group, which is a government lobbying (read as bullying) group with membership consisting of every Christian power player in the US,

JDnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-90064742302466101172008-09-01T23:11:00.000-07:002008-09-01T23:27:06.791-07:00

There have been some great LGBT events in the last month, and some fantastic ones coming up (just click on the link to the right under UPCOMING EVENTS to see the list).Remember, nothing says PARTY like attending a fundraiser for your favorite LGBT non profit/advocacy/support organization!  Get your community on, baby!Of course, the talk of the town is the election. Everywhere you go, it's all

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-2098425550595914052008-08-29T11:37:00.000-07:002008-08-29T11:41:09.742-07:00

So last night after work, I went into my local gay bookstore - A Different Light - very excited to pick up my copy of the new, re-launched ADVOCATE magazine, with 26 naked people in it.(see article below Unfortunately, with so many naked men on the covers of every magazine - I couldn't quite pick it out of the crowd. This is what I saw (above) and the new ADVOCATE cover is below.

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-32034303607054760402008-08-28T12:57:00.000-07:002008-08-28T13:09:33.584-07:00

I never got quite used to seeing friends of mine naked in shows like DANTE'S COVE...and now even more of them are naked in this week's ADVOCATE magazine.The common denominator is that here! networks, which produces DANTE's - the witchie gay soap - just recently bought The Advocate from the rapidly failing LPI/Planet Out Partners.This is the official relaunch issue, and the subject is body issues

JDnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-56217711015259269692008-08-28T10:15:00.001-07:002008-08-28T11:16:30.044-07:00

As part of our What the Gays Are Watching on YouTube, this little ditty from FUNNY OR DIE.Broadway superstar Kristin Chenoweth (Pushing Daisies) sings an intervention song to a gay meth addict.See more Kristin Chenoweth videos at Funny or DieAnd another popular video from Youtube... caution, this one makes me cry. In good way.As you can tell, this video was from 1971. Want to see the boys

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-44241900113392837932008-08-27T20:03:00.000-07:002008-08-27T22:14:25.113-07:00

No, I'm not talking about the DNC.   Although I still can't get over AT&T sponsoring Obama...gee a short time after he supported immunity for the telecom industry for BREAKING OUR CONSTITUTION, or MBNA Joe - Mr Biden who is the head of the democratic wing of the credit card supported bankruptcy bill in 2005 which is the reason why so many people are in debt to this day.  Biden's son was even a

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-22501181068206389592008-08-25T10:57:00.000-07:002008-08-26T10:18:44.513-07:00

Well, it certainly has been a red letter month for lesbians on the newstand this month!If you've been living under a rock, Ellen and Portia tied the knot OFFICIALLY in a ceremony two weeks ago.The exciting thing is that photos of their wedding hit the cover of PEOPLE magazine, which means this sapphos marriage is front and center in every grocery store across this country, from the mountains to

JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-85819449076791556642008-08-19T14:38:00.001-07:002008-08-19T14:46:05.499-07:00

The brass at MSNBC has replaced Dan Abrams with Rachel Maddow in their week day 9 pm time slot.  She'll begin her program on September 8th.Maddow is a frequent commentator on MSNBC shows, and recently filled in for Keither Olbermann on his COUNTDOWN program.Maddow is an out lesbian with her own show on Air America - The Rachel Maddow Show.For more info and clips from her most memorable television

JDnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-85961553682193399002008-08-18T18:37:00.000-07:002008-08-18T23:38:48.081-07:00

Hello darlings,Today I'm launching my new vlog, which doesn't have a name yet (feel free to suggest) and is just basically my friend Tom and I talking about the week in politics and news. This vlog was inspired by a few things. First of all, I truly believe this presidential race will be decided by the media, period. I can't believe how one fact or quote from either of the candidates gets

JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-21357099098248916852008-08-16T17:18:00.001-07:002008-08-16T17:19:14.150-07:00

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-82393245607752651012008-08-14T10:49:00.000-07:002008-08-14T11:13:03.724-07:00

It was announced today that Hillary Clinton's name will in fact be placed in nomination for President at the Democratic National Convention in Denver later this month.Her strong supporters have been pushing for this.  There will be a roll call now with both names so delegates can vote to pick the Democratic Nominee.  Senator Clinton will speak at the DNC on August 26 (the 88th Anniversary of the

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-15929929071255227182008-08-12T11:13:00.000-07:002008-08-12T11:38:35.796-07:00

If you're looking for something fun and cultural to do this weekend in our community, you're in luck! There are two fabulous events happening this weekend.Come out and do something different with your gay brothers and sisters other than brunch at The Abbey!The first is the LA Gay and Lesbian Center's yearly wine tasting charity event:Buy tickets here and support the LA Gay & Lesbian Center!The

JDnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-20744048811593495312008-08-11T11:37:00.000-07:002008-08-11T11:47:15.843-07:00

Anderson Cooper has been filing in for Regis this past week and he took the opportunity when the conversation turned to reality television to give an absolutely hysterical "review" of LIVING LOHAN, which proved the newscaster has a big sense of humur and a traditionally gay sense of snark - I especially like his Mama Rose voice, and his reference to THE SOUP. Anderson is in what they call the "

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-71025682939306916602008-08-07T11:34:00.000-07:002008-08-07T12:29:05.369-07:00

It recently became mandatory in the state of California to use either a car speaker phone or blue tooth head set if you're going to talk on the phone in your automobile. Of course, they didn't say anything about texting...Obviously, you should police yourself when it comes to distractions in the automobile. Personally, I think everyone should use a speaker or headset as it's ridiculously obvious

JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-69299316274071143552008-08-07T00:43:00.000-07:002008-08-07T12:30:12.178-07:00

Paris Hilton responds to the McCain commercial against Obama featuring Hilton and Britney Spears.See Paris Hilton Responds to McCain Ad and more funny videos on FunnyOrDie.comSee more funny videos at Funny or DieThis Hilton campaign ad was written and directed by Adam McKay who also directed TALLADEGA NIGHTS, ANCHORMAN and STEP BROTHERS - this video probably getting more viewership than the

JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-82206770701436509772008-08-04T23:50:00.001-07:002008-08-05T11:54:21.719-07:00

Just how gay is Comic Con? Well, take a look at this video for the answer. It's Kristin Chenoweth singing SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW during the PUSHING DAISIES panel. Comic Con used to be just about comic books, but in 1976 George Lucas debuted photos from STAR WARS and a few years later had the world premier of the trailer for EMPIRE STRIKE BACK at the convention, which opened the door for

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-45241093299319890222008-08-04T23:30:00.000-07:002008-08-04T23:38:34.962-07:00

The iconic queer filmmaker of the camp hits Cecil B. Demented, Serial Mom, Female Trouble, Mondo Trasho and Pink Flamingos has been summoned by Hollywood to pen a sequel to the smash hit HAIRSPRAY.  New Line Cinema has signed Waters to write the sequel, with out gay director Adam Shankman on board along with out gay composer Marc Shaiman.  Will this one be in sniff-a-rama?  And who else would

JDnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-84419147338662377912008-08-03T16:50:00.000-07:002008-08-03T16:51:57.811-07:00

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-25257956094766569332008-08-03T16:02:00.000-07:002008-08-03T16:05:52.744-07:00

Adopt BUTCH from the East Valley Animal ShelterYou will be the talk of the town. Fuck those Puggles all the celebs have. This is a PIT BULL/DACHSHUND!

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-78402753038180002032008-07-31T13:07:00.001-07:002008-08-01T21:14:16.693-07:00

I'm not saying who, but a few of the people in the following photos are going to be naked on the cover of THE ADVOCATE when they relaunch in a few weeks under the owndership of here!.Photos by Brian Putnam

JDnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-22851155836419010762008-07-31T10:12:00.000-07:002008-07-31T12:43:53.983-07:00

Bradley LaShawn Fowler, 39, from Michigan is suing two major Christian publishers for "violating his constitutional rights and causing emotional pain" because the Bible versions they publish refer to homosexuality as a sin.He is seeking $60 million from Zondervan and $10 million from Thomas Nelson Publishing.Is this a case for Alan Shore from BOSTON LEGAL?Fowler claims that the Bibles'

JDnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-14899176707971516602008-07-31T06:43:00.000-07:002008-07-31T10:07:18.647-07:00

Okay, fine, I guess once something hits OPRAH, you can't really call it a "secret" anymore.For those of you that know me, you know my love of the Brooks Brothers no-iron shirt. "The miracle shirt" as it's been called. I personally own 35 of them. The miracle is that you won't ever need to dry clean or professional launder these shirts. From your back, to the floor, to the washer, to

JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-76251062513131290252008-07-30T06:52:00.000-07:002008-07-31T02:17:00.175-07:00

Am I the only one left holding the torch of narrative television?Well, since I am missing the obviously extremely recessive gene that would allow me to enjoy reality television, I have to cling to what few dramas are left on the tube.  Sorry, I mean the LCD.  Well, the slip is fine, since this'll be a "retro" article about a "retro" show.This week, MAD MEN returned. pictured, the cast as

JDnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-58345271076602479942008-07-29T11:45:00.000-07:002008-07-29T13:07:55.948-07:00

Dear god.  Yes, I'm sitting here wearing my pith helmet and the animals are hiding under the bed.5.8 quake hit Chino Hills/Diamond Bar.  11:42 am.  29 miles SE of Los Angeles. (CalTech saying it's 5.4 - they won't all agree on the size for a few hours).It was a shallow earthquake, which unlike deep ones, send out wider shocks.  The quake was felt through out Los Angeles and Long Beach.  It snuck

JDnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-61774577762587439262008-07-29T07:17:00.000-07:002008-07-29T11:10:36.739-07:00

Streets Dogs of South CentralToday, as part of my "What the Gays are Watching on YouTube" series, a trailer for a documentary I found aptly titled Street Dogs of South Central.This is a feature film produced in part by Animal Planet and Lions Gate Television.  It tells the tale of Elsie and her puppies as they weather the streets of Los Angeles.  The reason it is particularly dear to my heart, is

JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-23924795197633977922008-07-28T09:48:00.000-07:002008-07-28T10:07:00.204-07:00

Are you fucking kidding me with this?  I mean, I was just at a party yesterday in Beverly Hills sitting with a group of gay young men talking about how inescapable the "fag" taunting and teasing is in elementary school for kids that are "different".Mars Inc produced a commercial for the popular candy bar SNICKERS with gay bashing as a theme.  A very effeminate man is power-walking through a

JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-59050853933507240152008-07-28T08:01:00.000-07:002008-09-05T15:22:29.861-07:00

Click here for all the info on this exciting weekend event - www.lawomenstheatreproject.comA celeb-studded evening of fast-paced Texas hold ’em is in the cards for the Center’s Celebrity Poker Tournament.“World class cards surrounded by groovy people all for a good cause—where's the gamble in that?” says event co-chair Peter Paige.High Rollers ($500 buy-in) will compete for a weekend trip for two

JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-70047853173664486092008-07-25T13:56:00.000-07:002008-07-25T13:57:24.736-07:00

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-48105380685908119422008-07-24T13:59:00.001-07:002008-07-24T13:59:57.798-07:00

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-8015470171960066982008-07-23T11:11:00.000-07:002008-07-23T11:14:48.559-07:00

SORDID LIVES the series premieres tonight on LOGO.  Series stars Caroline Rea, Rue MacClanahan, Leslie Jordan and Oliva Newton John.Go to www.logoonline.com for more info.As with most LOGO shows, I'm sure this will also be available soon on ITUNES.The series is written and directed by Del Shores, who did the feature version and also wrote/directed many episodes of QUEER AS FOLK for Showtime.

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-39906108054977953792008-07-22T12:48:00.000-07:002008-07-22T13:11:26.554-07:00

Estelle Getty died today at the age of 84.  Best known to the gay community for her role of Sophia on The Golden Girls ("Picture it. Sicily. 1923"), Getty also starred in the original Broadway production of Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG TRILOGY (a role that went to Anne Bancroft in the film version).  Getty - a strong supporter of LGBT rights - often made appearances at LGBT functions, and had

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-57297443946261322008-07-21T14:43:00.001-07:002008-07-23T12:32:05.183-07:00

The Smoking Cocktail would like to congratulate all the winners at Outfest Awards Night last night.A special nod out to friend Dave O Brien and Nicole Bilderback, whose work and creative endeavors I've followed for a while. These kudos are well deserved and long over due! Also to HAMLET 2 and Andy Flemming - great work! I can't wait to see that film again when it opens in theatres in

JDnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-62962400481381227912008-07-20T10:53:00.000-07:002008-07-22T16:13:05.983-07:00

If the film festival had just been this weekend - it would have been enough! Starting Friday night, there were so many stars and so many wonderful films, panels and parties....MULLIGANS was a big crowd pleaser, as was GIRLS SHORTS, SORDID LIVES and ANOTHER GAY SEQUEL. To follow are the photos.As per usual, the good ones are from photographer Brian Putnam. Jonah Blechman, Todd Stephens (director

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-38023038014409005762008-07-19T12:51:00.001-07:002008-07-19T13:13:23.642-07:00

I caught up with Perez Hilton who co stars in ANOTHER GAY SEQUEL:  Gays Gone Wild a few months ago on set in Los Angeles during shooting.  Video interview below with behind the scenes footage of the shoot. warning: male nudity and simulated sex.Jim Verraros (American Idol, Eating Out 2) also co stars.Director Todd Stephens, who also helmed Gypsy 83 and Edge of Seventeen.No shortage of cute

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-64455994220631921582008-07-18T09:52:00.001-07:002008-07-18T10:15:48.927-07:00

Craig Chester (Adam & Steve) with Reichen Lehmkuhl (Amazing Race, Dante's Cove). Both were actors for the Outfest Screenwriting Lab's staged reading Thursday night.Brad Rowe during the staged readings Thursday night.Production Designer Candi Guteres with actress Patricia Melone and friend at the Producers Party.Cameraman Sean Patrick Lewis with director Tina Scorzafava at the Producers Party.The

JDnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-3637942856258928132008-07-17T12:54:00.000-07:002008-07-17T12:57:23.803-07:00

Want to see the next big thing in Gay Film before anyone else?TONIGHT! Please come check out the Outfest Screenwriting Lab Reading tonight at 7:30pm in DGA 2.These are staged readings of highlights from the winning scripts in this years screenwriting competition - the winners had workshops with top Hollywood writers over an intensive week as part of this year's Outfest. The climax is tonight's

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-24389420923020912642008-07-16T17:57:00.000-07:002008-07-17T15:19:21.785-07:00

Today, a video interview with two of the stars of THE NEW TWENTY, Colin Fickes and Nicole Bilderback, taped live this afternoon poolside at The Sherman.THE NEW TWENTY sold out it's World Premiere at OUTFEST on Saturday, then sold out it's second screening on Tuesday. Outfest has added a third screening this upcoming Sunday afternoon, so if you're in town, grab those tickets now!The film is an

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-15890513750380145712008-07-16T15:16:00.001-07:002008-07-17T11:57:54.873-07:00

Today, a video interview with the rugged and sexy (but married, sorry boys!) out leading man Chad Allen.Chad's latest film - ON THE OTHER HAND, DEATH premiered at OUTFEST 2008 and will be coming to theatres soon before landing on television on the here! network. This is the third in a series of gay detective films called The Donald Strachey Mysteries, produced by here! with Allen as a rugged,

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OUTFEST:  Day ... Jesus, how long has this festival been going on already? It's like a fucking mini series from the '70's!You've heard me say it before, and I'll say it again.  One advantage for a lesbian of working with wonderful, tall, hunky men in all my films is I ask them to carry me around the set so I can feel like Fay Wray.Last night, it was hottie Gabriel Romero who carried me around the

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-78729014794066604872008-07-15T10:37:00.000-07:002008-07-16T11:37:47.541-07:00

Hello Darlings,The rumours are true. This year's crop of LGBT films are actually - as a whole - very good.The first weekend of OUTFEST contained a jammed-packed bevy of panels, parties, shorts, docs and features appealing to a variety of folks.One of my favorite aspects of the festival, as per usual, was meeting a slew of incredibly talented and diverse film makers. Remember, after your film,

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-32886277211753419312008-07-14T13:10:00.000-07:002008-07-15T16:15:48.061-07:00

Hello darlings,This is a segment I call, What The Gays Are Watching and it's clips from the internet that folks send me, or I've come across that are of lgbt interest.The thing I love about the internet is how it connects us to a world of people. This is especially true in the lgbt world since for some gays in America their only access to other homosexuals in their small towns is through the

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The number 1 publication for LGBT folks in America, THE ADVOCATE was right once again.Silver is Foxy. Here's some very foxy Silvers spotted at OUTFEST this week.

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Photos by Brian Putnam of Putnam Photo.

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Hello Darlings, well you know there's nothing I enjoy more than participating in our glbt equal rights movement by way of the economic boycott - it's the marching/picketing/rioting for the new millennium.Reprinted from.http://www.blogactive.com/2008/07/straight-so-to-speak-to-top.htmlStraight (so to speak) to the topGay boycott urged of 2 San Diego hotels:Same-sex marriage advocates urged

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Episode 17: "Photos, Friends & Pheromones: Part II"My Guests: artist, Kerry Krenzin & my dear friend, John W. McLaughlinEpisode 17, "Photos, Friends & Pheromones: Part II" picks up where we left off last week with Cathy and her guests - her dear friend and co-creator of their current project in development, Slate&Kelly (

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Okay, okay, I know.  Y'all are getting your copies of The Advocate in the mail and you know, there I am.  All exposed as a Cougar.For those of you that know me, you know I'm barely a declawed domesticated 14-year-old house cat.Anyway, I'm not used to being in front of the camera, so this was all a very mortifying experience for me.  As you'll see in this video (below) that I took during the shoot

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Tonight, there will be two screenings of MAMA MIA! at the DGA for a special all gay OUTFEST sneak peak.They are sold out, of course, but there will be 25-55 open seats if you come stand in the wait line!I saw the film Sunday and I am more excited about this than I think anyone should be.The film reminded me of the same spirit GREASE had back when I was 7, and MAMA MIA! is very much that musical

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The good photos are from Brian Putnam of Putnam Photography!

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THE LAVENDER MAFIA Maybe it's my age, but it always kills me these OUTFEST pre parties. I mean, isn't 10 days of schmoozing and liquor enough!? Needless to say, I had a pre party last year as well, so there it is. Pictured left, Jane Lynch, Jason Stuart and Lee Rose. I don't know how Jason got invited, but he knows EVERYONE, and was one of only two men at this soirree. Anyway, I attended

JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-63398541131183236352008-07-08T16:35:00.000-07:002008-07-16T11:46:52.943-07:00

I'm often asked, "What does a Producer do?"Since no one has the appropriate opera music to play to cue my response, I usually just sigh.But if you MUST know, here's a partial list:> Find good scripts (this task resembles any Indiana Jones movie when he's looking for buried treasure while being chased by Nazis)> Convince someone with money to invest the script (for reference look up "dog and pony

JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-17680493924497997162008-07-08T10:41:00.001-07:002008-07-08T14:25:10.642-07:00

Hello Darlings,For you ubertrendy gays, just a note: The new Apple IPhone 3G debuts this Friday at 8:00 am at your local Apple Store.Remember the days when we used to line up to catch the new Star Wars film? Well, I'm sure folks will be lining up for this one starting at midnight the previous night. Why did I ever sell my stock in Apple?Also, tonight officially marks the start of the gay film

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THE GAY MAFIA ON TELEVISIONAre you enjoying SWINGTOWN on CBS these days? Everyone else is making it the big hit of the sleeper summer season.Well, the executive producer and frequent director is out-gay producer Alan Poul. Some of you may know his previous work as he was a producer on MY SO CALLED LIFE, which was historical for the coming out of star Wilson Cruz, and later on a little show

JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-36117134210071655132008-07-06T17:06:00.000-07:002008-07-15T16:00:17.545-07:00

Please, help me, help you not see bad gay movies!!!Here's a guide to the lgbt films coming out this summer, either at your local film festival, your gay tv networks or your local art theatre (and also all playing at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival starting this week).I have to tell you, it looks like there will be some good little lgbt gems coming out this year.If you live somewhere

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The Jason Stuart VlogEPISODE #4: OUTFEST PREVIEW: LGBT FILMS PREMIERING THIS SUMMERNo LGBT Filmmakers or Actors were Harmed in this video,only highly offended.Things we discussed in the mire:Charlie David (I'm sorry, honey)Jonah BlechmanThe MuppetsPerez Hilton (I'm not sorry. If he can dish it out he, can take it)Chad AllenTR Knight (I apologize)Margot Kidder (I apologize - it is not polite to

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Today, I'm opening up my private collection of Behind the Scenes stuff from SHELTER.If you've been living under a rock, I produced a little gay film last year called SHELTER. It just came out on dvd, and here's select clips from the "making of video" that is included in the special features (to see the whole thing, check out the dvd).If you don't have your copy of SHELTER yet, the BUY button is

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Last week, the stars of several lesbian films and tv shows got together for a good cause: to participate in a public service announcement for The Point Foundation.The PSA starred Clementine Ford and Rose Rollins from THE L WORD; Katherine Brooks - writer/director of LOVING ANNABELLE and star Erin Kelly; Gabrielle Christian and Maeve Quinlan from SOUTH OF NOWHERE, Jackie Warner and Rebecca Cardon

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EPISODE #4: OUTFEST PREVIEW: LGBT FILM PREMIERING THIS SUMMER No LGBT Filmmakers or Actors were Harmed in this video, only highly offended. Things we discussed in the mire: Charlie David (I'm sorry, honey)Jonah BlechmanThe MuppetsPerez Hilton (I'm not sorry. If he can dish it out he, can take it)Chad AllenTR Knight (I apologize)Margot Kidder (I apologize - it is not polite to make fun of

JDnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-39661853862332000642008-06-26T07:19:00.000-07:002008-06-26T14:31:33.814-07:00

Hello darlings, and thank you for making this the biggest SmokingCocktail ever!Money and awareness was raised for EQUALITY FOR ALL, plus we all got a sneak peak of some of the hot new lgbt films coming out this year (and premiering at OUTFEST). Thank you to OUTFEST for donating so many tickets to the festival, Paige Hurwitz from Last Comic Standing for donating all the wine for your gift bags,

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TRANSFORMING MEDIAwith host Ashley LoveAshley Love is a woman of trans experiance, and is an advocate for LGBT rights. She is the organizer of Media Advocates Giving National Equality to Trans (MAGNET)- an anti-defamation organization dedicated to educating the media about transgender issues, as well as pushing for more authentic and positive portrayals of trans people in the media. Ashley is

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HOW TO OUTFEST: Part Onewww.outfest.org for ticketsYou asked for it, you got it. JD's guide to the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. Your first step: what tickets to buy now in advance. Basically the must-see films.OUTFEST is certainly the best LGBT cultural event in SoCal every year, with it's eclectic mix of films, music, panels and parties, all packed into 10 Absolut filled days.If

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Well, it's almost upon us... OUTFEST: The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. Personally, I'm excited to see the new crop of fresh, up and coming young LGBT film makers and take a peek at what kinds of films folks are making this year about the queer experience. To celebrate the festival, OUTFEST hosted a Launch Party last week at the gorgeous, recently restored 1934 KRESS on Hollywood

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Click here to purchase tickets.

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The following review of the True Colors Tour comes from friend Chuck Henson, the Executive Director of CLIP - The Tampa Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.It's a wonderful film festival with fabulous people involved! To see coverage from my visit to the festival last year, click here. (it's worth it just to see the architecture, plus all the crazy antics of the visiting filmmakers!)Chuck is also

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I went to this just LOVELY fundraiser over Pride Weekend for LifeWorks Mentoring, which is a phenomenal organization that provides social group support and mentoring for LGBT youth in SoCal.It was on Saturday during pride, and I could not think of a better way to celebrate our LGBT community than supporting a wonderful organization like this, with all the other great folks in our community.Those

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Frontiers is currently seeking nominations for "L.A.'s 25 Hottest" for an upcoming issue.Think unsung heroes -- people who go out of their way to make a positive difference in our community.People of all ages, ethnicities, occupations, from all walks of life and definitions of "hot" will be considered.Please include name, age, occupation, and short description of why your nominee makes L.A. a

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-68157040404874776282008-06-18T10:44:00.000-07:002008-06-18T13:57:18.310-07:00

It's June 17th, are you married yet in California?Well, the day has finally come when the recent Supreme Court legalization of gay marriage has kicked-in. In perhaps unrelated news, we're having a heat wave here in Los Angeles. Perhaps due to all that great romantic energy...?Starting this week, gays can get legally married in California, but it may be just a swan song if we don't beat the ban

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Thursday night, Mariah Hanson of THE DINAH hosted a ONE NIGHT STAND for actress Cathy DeBuono and her vlog WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM? at the Standard Hotel on the Sunset Strip.The evening also included a photography show of the work of Kerry Krenzin, an out photographer who recently completed the Dirty Sexy Cathy photos (as I like to call 'em).The evening also included free vodka drinks!And appearances

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Hello Darlings,Before I dart off to the gay parties today, I'm going to tease you a bit with a story that will run next month.As part of a series called, "Yes, this is what I do for a living", I found myself at the Abbey Friday morning, drinking champagne before noon and posing for a photo shoot for an upcoming article in The Advocate.(here I am at left being made up by the make up artist)I took

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Okay kids, if you live in LA you have to check out this film, BUTCH JAMIE.It's the lesbian TOOTSIE. It's a woman pretending to be a man to get a role in a movie, then falling for the lead actress.Screening here:The Broad Humor Film Festival, www.broadhumor.comSaturday June 14th, 3:00pmThe Electric Lodge1416 Electric Avenue, Venice, California 90291Free parking on premises$8 for screeningpre-sale

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If you're gay in LA you know any excuse for a party....Well tonight, we're going to salute and celebrate Cathy DeBuono whose last feature OUT AT THE WEDDING just won the best feature at LOGO's NextNewNow Awards AND her popular entertainment/advise vlog WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM? has just moved to TheSmokingCocktail.comSo come down and celebrate.  The Standard Hotel, West Hollywood. Free vodka drinks

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WE'RE NO ANGELSNetwork: SHOWTIMEAirs: All month, various timesAbout: Jason and DeMarcos, two out gay Christian singersWatch the trailer here!Showtime trailer!Show: GIMME SUGARNetwork: LOGOAirs: All month and beyondAbout: A reality show about a group of lesbian and bi girls in West Hollywood opening up a new "ladies" club.

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Melineh Kurdian (as heard on The Real World)WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2008HOTEL CAFE9:00pm1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd. 90028www.hotelcafe.com

JDnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-56471596014362396012008-06-09T07:08:00.000-07:002008-06-10T12:01:33.639-07:00

photo by Brian Putnam, Putnam PhotographyHappy Pride my Darling Homos!Today - my video taken from our float in the parade! That's right, it's lesbio-cam.The day started at 7:30 when my alarm went off to AM Republican talk radio (that'll get ya outta bed, won't it?)My, my... those boys are just a-buzzing about the Obama ticket.I just have one question: Why are all the people that call in so ...

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for the parties tonight, scroll down to bottom of today's entry.Hello My Darlings and Happy Pride!Firstly, if you are reading this and I met you last night (all 97 of you) thank you for checking out my blog, and I can't promise I won't write something SCANDALOUS about you.Welcome to the world of TheSmokingCocktail!(in this photo: HRC - Jessica, Parker, Bud, Tom & Brandon)I had just about one of

JDnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-89142838709064006892008-06-06T13:31:00.000-07:002008-06-07T14:24:09.578-07:00

The AIDS/LifeCycle is a cycling fundraiser for the San Francisco AIDS FOUNDATIO and the LA GAY & LESBIAN CENTER, and it involves a 7 day bike trip across 545 miles from San Fran to Los Angeles.They're almost here! Welcome the cyclists back at the closing ceremonies:CLOSING CEREMONIESSaturday June 7, 2008VA Center11301 Wilshire BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90025Here's some photos from the last week

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JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-89090311351475871402008-06-05T13:25:00.000-07:002008-06-05T13:40:27.255-07:00

Have you accepted Shane Mack as your personal music savior yet?Do yourself a favor and find a way to say "YES" to that question! He is absolutely sensational, and every show he does is moving, entertaining and just knock down fabulous. I'm not just saying this because he wrote and performed 6 songs for the SHELTER soundtrack!Shane Mack performed last night to a sold out crowd at the Hotel Cafe

JDnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927380301407998651.post-737210454770098702008-06-05T08:00:00.000-07:002008-06-05T15:15:18.529-07:00

Gays R Us happened last night at the historic Hollywood Improv.Those performing included Frank DeCaro, Erin Foley, Bridget McManus, Jennie McNulty, Kate Rigg and Bruce Daniels.Bridget McManus and Suzanne Westenhoefer are SWEET.Kate Rigg on left.Erik, Melineh, me and Erin Foley.

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Who else thinks Jay Brannan is just dreamy?Jay made a splash starring in the indie hits Shortbus and Holding Trevor, then made an even bigger splash on youtube and Logo's NewNowNext with his original music and soulful singing.It helps that he's also adorable. He's been a huge hits to fans because of his simple guitar tunes and pure, sincere voice.Take a peek and his new music video for his new

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Hello W.Y.P Viewers,Well, I'm off to Japan at the end of this week, I'm sure I'll fit right in there... My film "Out at the Wedding" is the closing night feature at The Tokyo Gay & Lesbian Film Festival and they have invited me to come on out and be there for it. How cool is that?! If you don't know much about "Out at the Wedding" you can check out it's webpage, www.outatthewedding.com, it

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