Congrats Lady Gaga!

The Countess Welcomes You
To Her Golden Globe Nomination

Kudos Lady Gaga on your Golden Globe nomination for American Horror Story: Hotel! It is much deserved! Now I know what you are all thinking, she's no Jessica Lange. No, she's not so stop the pissing contest idiots. She is herself and contributes something altogether different and unique to the show which was greatly in need of some new blood (pun intended.)

If you having been watching the best season since season ince, Murder House, her performance was controlled and icy cool on the outside. Only for that exterior to unravel as the show progressed. My thoughts on those who dismissed Gaga based on the first episode? Fuck Off!

Gaga kicked it on social media with this announcement about her nomination:

"My mom and my manager are so emotional about our Best Actress Golden Globe Nomination and so happy for Ryan Murphy and the whole gang for HOTEL's nomination for Best TV Series!"

Say her name, say her name: Lady Gaga, Lady Gaga, Lady Gaga. Now rinse and repeat. 

Go Gaga at: 
https://twitter.com/ladygaga
https://www.instagram.com/ladygaga/
https://www.facebook.com/ladygaga

Matt Zarley Is A "hopefulRomantic"

Broadway veteran, Billboard dance sensation and People Magazine’s first-ever gay “Hottest Bachelor” Matt Zarley has received critical acclaim as an LGBT artist for over a decade since his debut on the music scene.  As one of the first openly gay male artists in music, a lot has changed in the world for the LGBT community. In his latest endeavor, hopefulROMANTIC, Zarley has created an original musical film about one man's emotional journey through love, heartbreak, and healing. It's a universal story about loving, letting go, and holding onto faith that there's somebody for everybody.  In addition, the film also features film and TV icon, Star Trek star and LGBT activist, George Takei. 

The project consists of not only the film but, the original soundtrack and pop album titled “hopefulROMANTIC – The Deluxe Edition,” featuring new, acoustic renditions of songs featured in the film, as well as a bonus video duet with Jeb Havens – all available now!!!

Say Hello, Matt.

Matt Zarley

MS: I was just watching the trailer for "hopefulRomantic" for the third time when you called, it's gained a lot of fans.

MZ:  Yeah, well, thank you. It's really cool.

MS: So, what was the inspiration for the project?

MZ: Originally I was writing a little CD of love songs. Very fond and very sweet, I was in love at the time, in a relationship, very happy. I wrote a song called "Somebody For Everybody" it's very up and fun, and I wanted to stay on that path. A couple of weeks before the writing process for the EP my relationship ended. I was sideswiped, I didn't see it coming, it ended very abruptly. It really broke my heart. Well, than when that happened I wanted the EP to be really different and I wrote the song called "Constantly" which is featured in the film. It's about when you break-up with somebody and you run into each other in the future, you don't want them to see you dying. Your heart is broke and you don't want then to see you like that. All of it is completely opposite of what I meant the EP to be. This message was what was relate able to me at the time and everybody, universal. So I started finishing the songs with that idea in mind. In that process I re-connected with Ben Pollack who directed my "Trust Me" music video. He called me and said: "What's going on?" I sent him the demo for "Constantly" and he said I'll direct this music video for free. So I told him I had an idea for three music videos for a project with one narrative. That's how it started. As I was finishing the song, as every writer I started to fall in love with my stuff. I started to think it would be great if this chorus would transition into this next song, so before I knew it all the songs were connected and it became an actual short film. 

MS: Very cool.

Oh My!
Matt Zarley & George Takei

MZ:  I wanted to have a figure in the film that represented a sort of mentor figure. The thought was to get George Takei, that would be a home run, that would be it! 

MS: Yeah, I was going to ask you about that, I thought, look! It's George!

MZ: Stafford Arima, who is the director of George's show on Broadway right now "Allegiance" is a really dear friend of mine. I was I New York, he was in New York and we were going to shoot a song and I asked him: "would you feel comfortable doing an E-Mail to George? I would love him to be involved in this project if he is interested."

MS: That's great!

MZ: Honestly, I didn't know if he was going to have the time. He was enjoying a revival in his career and all these incredible things are happening. Not to mention he has taken over social media.

MS: Yeah, he really has taken over social media. (both laugh)

MZ: The stars were aligned I guess. It just worked out. The whole shoot was an incredible experience. It's a very personal project, but I also learned in the creative process how much I am not married to my own stuff, which is very important for me to learn about myself. It also made me aware of a lot of skills I didn't realize I had. It's been a wonderful two years for me, it has opened my eyes a lot to where I want to go with my career.     

                                                       "hopefulRomantic" Trailer

MS: How do you think social media affects romantic relationships?

MZ: I think it depends on how much you buy into it and put yourself out there. My last relationship was a little more out there than I have ever been before. I keep a pretty private life I think, for the most part. But people knew who he was. We were just a little more visible I guess. I would not do that again. Because if it doesn't work out, you have to explain yourself and everyone gets in your business. You have all these snarky comments why people thought it ended. It's like: "None of you know." I'm not the type of person to air my laundry for everyone to know. It's not my scene, I don't need to do that for my own game.

MS: You're preaching to the choir on that one.

MZ: I can't stand people who post on Facebook, their single, their in a relationship, it's constant status changing. When they break-up with someone and air their whole fight on social media. It's just so tired. I don't get it and it leaves a really bad taste in my mouth.

MS: Mine too!

MZ: I don't even voice my critical opinion on pop culture. I never really voice my critical opinion on anything. Not only because you don't know who is going to read it and how it could back and bite you in the ass number one. But who cares what I think?! (both laugh)

MS: Ditto. 

MZ: When you're in love it's fine to share it. It's when you break up and shit comes down, and you get to the minute updates on stuff. That's when I'm like, ugh!

MS: I agree. Is it safe to assume Matt, that you are still a "hopefulRomantic?" 

MZ: Yes, I am. This project really helped heal me in a very personal way.  

hopefulROMANTIC (the short film and recording) is available on iTunes and other digital outlets. For more information visit MattZarley.com or hopefulROMANTICmovie.com.  

Follow Matt on Social Media at:
https://instagram.com/mattzarley/
https://twitter.com/mattzarley
https://www.facebook.com/mattzarley/

Fashion Police: Deputy Margaret Cho is Back!

Back To Bust Your Ass!
Margaret Cho

Social Media went all a Twitter, quite literally over Margaret Cho's appearance on the new and improved Fashion Police. While the show got high marks, Margaret got even higher ones...You Go Cho!

Well guess what kids? When you have a good thing you best keep it going, Deputy Margaret Cho will join Melissa Rivers and the gang again tonight to police what your ass wears!

Nothing says Happy Labor Day like laughter.

Prepare thyself, Fashion Police with the second coming of Margaret Cho airs tonight at 9 on E!

You'd Better Werk at: http://www.eonline.com/shows/fashion_police

Revival: Fashion Police

Stop! You Are Under Arrest! Fashion Police
Photo: Ken Phillips

Melissa Rivers is "still cleaning up messes." Judging from this weeks debut of the revived Fashion Police, she's done a pretty bang up F#@king job!

After a super lame season post your legendary Mom, Joan Rivers passing, which had everything to do with the addition of Kathy Griffin (what was E! thinking, I know what Kathy was thinking...cha ching!) - the show is back!

Melissa you should have inherited the throne from the get go. After all you are your mothers daughter and worked the red carpet with her.

Last year was, to say the least tumultuous. But you prevailed. The relaunch scored high in social media, and we know how important that is, you go Grrrrrrrl!

With guest host, Margaret Cho getting especially high scores - would Cho come back? Well after this Tweet I am guessing, yes!  She stated  it "feels like family." 

Nene Leakes was also in top form. What about Brad Goreski?! Hey every fashion show needs a gay voice...whoop there it is! 

So Melissa if you are "still cleaning up messes" I have a recommendation for you and her name is Giuliana Rancic. 

P.S. Kudos to Margaret's dig at Rancic that Miley Cyrus smelled like patchouli oil.

Get arrested at: 

https://twitter.com/search/fashion+police

When Laverne Met Caitlyn

Grrrrrls Like Us: Laverne Cox & Caitlyn Jenner

Laverne Cox has finally met Caitlyn Jenner at a private advanced screening of Jenner's TV show I Am Cait.

Laverne has been quite vocal and open in her support of Caitlyn - so what is one to do when this sort of thing transpires? Why hit social media with a picture of the two of them together, naturally. 

Cox posted this caption along with the pic: "@caitlynjenner and I finally met in person at a special private advance screening of #IAmCait,"  "#TransIsBeautiful #girlslikeus #caitlynjenner," 

Looking good! Happy Monday Peeps!

Caitlyn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/caitlyn_jenner?lang=en

Laverne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lavernecox

Caleb Johnson Gets The Led Zeppelin Out!

Caleb Johnson - Live!

Happy Memorial Day Everyone! I hope you are enjoying your Holiday weekend...

So celebrate and give a listen to season thirteen American Idol winner, Caleb Johnson singing a medley of Led Zeppelin songs at Exit Inn in Nashville.

Read my full length interview with him here:

http://mshinafelt.blogspot.com/2015/04/caleb-johnson-no-gravity-required.html

Check out the video at the link below, have a a good one!

Watch the video here -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxF3ybiEnYM

Follow Caleb on social media here:

Website: http://www.CalebJohnsonOfficial.com 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/IdolCalebJohnson

Twitter: http://twitter.com/CalebJohnson

YT Channel: http://www.youtube.com/CalebJohnsonOfficial

Instagram: https://instagram.com/CalebJohnson/