David Bowie Was My First

On Of The True Greats
David Bowie

So saddened to hear the news that one of the biggest influences in my life on many levels, David Bowie has passed away due to cancer.

Dear David,

This is an open letter to you to list the numerous ways you have impacted my life throughout the years.

My first exposure to you musically was the Ziggy Stardust personae and album. I was mesmerized by it. Favorite song: Suffragette City. I heard the album years before I owned it via a friend of my parents teenage son, yeah I was a mere kid then.

The first album I owned by you? Let's Dance. Favorite song? China Girl. 

"Yes" David you were my first. My first major rock show ever! The Tubes opened for you at the Tacoma Dome in Washington State. I will never forget the amazing show you gave a combination of theatricality and brilliant music! Oh, you were also another first for me. My first Rock God crush, yeah I thought you were sexy a fuck!

I met you when I worked at Tower Records Sunset. You were to only star I ever met that I was actually nervous about saying "Hello" to. I remember grabbing a vinyl LP copy of the Tin Machine album for you to sign, when myself and the other employees brought our things to the register, you were so gracious and kind. You signed everyone's treasure with true class. When we expressed our awe of you with regard to the legend you were your response was: "Oh please, I'm no big deal."

I managed to see you in concert a total of four times, each one a religious experience. 

You can never completely know the total depth of the impact you had on my life as a young gay man. But I will leave you with this. You made it easier, seeing someone out there who dared to be different, an innovator and mostly dared to be himself.

R.I.P. Thin White Duke 

 

                                                               China Girl


David Bowie on the web:

http://www.davidbowie.com/

Hold On To Your Globes!

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And How's Your Love Life?

Keeping It Real
Lady Gaga & Taylor Kinney
Photo: Taylor Kinney

This is what happens when you hire Lady Gaga as guest editor for the Spring issue of your magazine V. Copious amounts of creativity with a side of S-E-X. Most likely that's why she got the job in the first place, you knew you would not be let down!

Gracing the cover is an image of Gaga and her husband to be Taylor Kinney covered in paint post making love on a paint canvas on the floor. The post sex selfie shot by Kinney. What, were you expecting...Martha Stewart Living? 

Oddly or perhaps not so much, the idea was Taylor's.

"I asked Taylor to collaborate with me on a project to raise money and awareness about mental illness, and he immediately brought my attention back to this idea." Gaga states. 

Are you scratching your head at this image? The dynamic duo intends for the photo to be a beacon of love during a particularly torrid time in international affairs. 

"During tumultuous times, we hope everyone in the world will see this and be reminded to love each other wildly, generously, totally, colorfully, without fear and with compassionate hearts," Gaga spills on the site. "We made a galaxy of endless colors with only brief, black holes of emptiness that are then filled by each other."

Hey you two, invite me to tag along next time!

The issue will be available online on Jan. 14 and all proceeds of the $50 issue will go to Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.

"Hello"...It's A Gym Selfie

Adele
Waaaaaaa! Grammy!

Powerhouse Grammy Award Winning singer Adele has made us share in her emotional pain. After all sharing is caring???
Now she wants us to feel her burn from working out. This selfie she took flexing her arms at the gym perfectly captures the guts and the glory of a hard core fitness program.
From the agony of the expression captured on her face, to the caption she posted with it: "getting ready..."
Well, well, well Adele nice to be acquainted with your physical anguish as well?
T.G.I.F. - Bend it like Adele this weekend, or not, the choice is yours!
Werk it with Adele at:
https://twitter.com/Adele
adele.com/
https://www.facebook.com/adele/  

2016: A Cho New World

Margaret Cho, Sugar Kisses
Photo: Mary Taylor

MARGARET CHO NAMED SPECIAL CO-HOST OF “FASHION POLICE” FOR 2016 SEASON BEGINNING JANUARY 11

CHO SET TO HOST “NEW NOW NEXT HONORS” ON LOGO FEBRUARY 1

MARGARET PARTNERS WITH AMAZON FOR NEW DRAMEDY SERIES “HIGHLAND”

CATCH MARGARET ON “REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER” FEBRUARY 12

2016 is the year of keeping it real. So who better to do that with than Margaret Cho?

Three time Grammy and Emmy nominee, comedian Margaret Cho has been named special co-host of E!’s comedy favorite “Fashion Police.”  “Fashion Police” will cover the biggest award shows of the 2016 season beginning Monday, January 11 with the 73^rd Annual Golden Globe Awards special.   

"I love joining the crew of Fashion Police. To me it feels like family. Although I am not quite a fashionista, I would love to look at it like I am changing it up - Fashion Police: Special Victims Unit. It makes me happiest to spend time with Melissa, and when I see her laugh at my jokes,  I feel like Joan is smiling, somewhere."  Margaret Cho

Margaret is also set to host the “New Now Next Honors” on the Logo Network February 1.  From the slopes of Aspen Gay Ski Week, “New Now Next Honors” is a celebration of what’s hot and, more importantly, what’s going to be in the year to come. 

Speaking of the year to come, Margaret has signed a development deal with Amazon for her marijuana-themed family dramedy titled “Highland.”  The hour long project follows Cho, who after court-ordered rehab gets a chance to start over, but has to move in with her dysfunctional family who now run a pot dispensary.  Co-produced by Tomorrow Studios and Amazon Studios, “Highland” was created by Margaret Cho and writer Liz Sarnoff (“Deadwood,” “Lost,” “Alcatraz.”).  Cho is also attached to star and exec. produce, along with Becky Clements and Marty Adelstein of  Tomorrow Studios.

In addition, you can catch Margaret  on  “Real Time with Bill Maher”  Friday, February 12.  

Margaret will also continue to tour with her ever evolving stand-up comedy show throughout 2016.  She will continue to tackle difficult subjects with sensitivity and razor sharp insight. A pioneer amongst women in comedy, Margaret doesn’t take anything for granted. “It’s a wonderful thing to be known as a ‘safe haven’ for people who feel disenfranchised. The audience at my shows don’t necessarily consider themselves traditional comedy fans. I seem to be a secure alternative for people who don’t think they’re being represented in society. They come because my point of view satisfies a lot of what needs to be said out there, and that makes me really proud.”

2016 Tour Dates

January –

28, 29, 30                      Improv                         Kansas City, MO

February –

4,5,6                              Goodnight’s                 Raleigh, NC

25                                  Fine Arts Center          Colorado Springs, CO

26, 27                            Wise Guys                   Salt Lake City, UT

March –

5                                    Kallang Theatre           Singapore

24, 25, 26                      Stress Factory             New Brunswick, NJ

31                                  Improv                         Ft. Lauderdale, FL

April –

1,2                                   Improv                                 Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Margaret Cho Official Website http://www.margaretcho.com/

Margaret Cho Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialmargaretcho

Margaret Cho Twitter: https://twitter.com/margaretcho/

Margaret Cho YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/margaretcho

And, if you're wondering what mommy has been up to, you can watch Margaret interview mommy here:  https://thescene.com/watch/golfdigest/comedian-margaret-cho-interviews-her-mother-the-golfer

Jennifer Lawrence "Growing Up In A Jesus House"

Actress & Friend Of Planned Parenthood
Jennifer Lawrence 

Kudos to one of my favorite actresses and people, one Ms. Jennifer Lawrence for coming out in Glamour Magazine as a staunch supporter of Planned Parenthood. 

She had this to say to Glamour: 

"Planned Parenthood is so much more than an abortion provider," she continued. "My mom was really religious with me when I was young. She’s not so much anymore. And I wouldn’t have been able to get birth control if it weren’t for Planned P. I wouldn't have been able to get condoms and birth control and all these things I needed as a normal teenager who was growing up in a Jesus house."

Agreed. Planned Parenthood is so much more than a quick accidental pregnancy fix. It's about the health of women in general and is an essential part of our society.

2016 is a bold new year, let's approach it as such.

Donate to Planned Parenthood here:
www.plannedparenthood.org/donate

Damn It, Victoria!

Damn It Janet's!
Victoria Justice & Susan Sarandon

Toucha, Toucha touch me, Victoria Justice will be playing the role of Janet in the FOX remake of Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Knowing nothing more about Justice other than she has starred on Nickelodeon's Victorious. Having never seen the show, this casting choice is one that I hope is a really great surprise. Yep, I love it when actors get a chance to show what else they can do and succeed, so here's hoping playing Janet is the star making opportunity for Justice that it was for Susan Sarandon in the movie before her.

Remember this is 2016 people keep your snarky to yourself! 

The re-do will also star Ryan McCarten (Liv and Maddie) as Brad, Reeve Carney (Penny Dreadful) as Riff Raff. With the unstoppable Laverne Cox from Orange is the New Black as Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

Thrill me, chill me, fullfill me
Creature of the night...

The "Horror" on FOX:
http://www.fox.com/article/laverne-cox-joins-the-rocky-horror-picture-show