FROM THE EDITOR

Long-time readers know that my online career began as a blogger for QueerPlanet (now GenerationQ), so naturally I tend to defend bloggers.  However, this is one case where I can't.

Celebrity blogger, Perez Hilton, recently tweeted a photo of Miley Cyrus taken while she wasn't wearing any panties.  That's right, a grown man publicly released a photo of a 17-year-old girl on the internet.  

I've seen "To Catch a Predator", so I know this is illegal.  Perez Hilton (born Mario Lavenderia) should be charged and receive jail time for his actions.  This gives a bad name to gay men and the online editorial community.  

The photo has been taken down, and some are questioning whether it was really Miley Cyrus or not.  Regardless, Perez should be punished.  If this photo isn't the one, this just proves that he will stop at nothing as he believes he is above the law.  I challenge the po-po to prove him wrong!

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The Dancing with the Stars elimination was a dramatic one on Tuesday (April 20) as the rumored rivals Pamela Anderson and Kate Gosselin found themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard.

In the end, Kate Gosselin got the boot.  The reality super-mom broke out in tears telling fans: "thank you for believing in me, probably more than I believed in myself."  Gosselin also apologized for being a "cry baby."

This blows some theories all to hell for the Dancing with the Stars conspiracy theorists who believe the show is predetermined and planned to use a Dancing victory for Kate to support their findings.

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A lot of people have been telling me that they don't understand what the big deal about President Barack Obama issuing an executive memorandum to allow gay couples visitation rights in hospitals.  The reason this is such a big deal is due to stories like this one.

It isn't a happy story, but it's true and hopefully behind us now.  Carl and Harold were a happy old gay couple in California when suddenly due to a freak accident, they were separated and stripped off all their joint possessions.

Now that President Obama has decided to let the patients themselves decide who will get the visitation rights when they're hospitalized, this shouldn't be a problem any more!

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If the rumors are true, that's Kim Kardashian's new man.  Say hello to Real Madrid soccer star, Cristiano Ronaldo.  

Clearly Kim likes her athletes having evidently moved on to a soccer stud after finally leaving off-again-on-again footballer boyfriend Reggie Bush.

Ronaldo was evidently caught making out with Kardashian this week in Madrid while the two lunched together.  A Cristiano-Kim love affair wouldn't be too shocking.  Gorgeous people eventually migrate together.

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President Bill Clinton and New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg are both talking about the tea party movement, but each has very differing opinions.

Clinton says he is worried the tea party movement is a bit too extreme and might promote the same type of violence that led to the Oklahoma City bombings in 1995.

"Before the bombing occurred, there was a sort of fever in America," Clinton said at a symposium commemorating the 15th anniversary of the bombing. "Meanwhile, the fabric of American life had been unraveling. More and more people who had a hard time figuring out where they fit in, it is true that we see some of that today."

Bloomberg on the other hand isn't so afraid of the tea party movement.

"It's a bunch of people getting involved in government, in politics, that is good for the country," he said Friday of the growing anti-establishment movement.

"It stirs the pot up," he said.

The tea party is a conservative right-wing movement for smaller government and active protesting.  They are essentially led by former Republican Vice-Presidential nominee, Sarah Palin.

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TWITTER

This is my favorite tweet of the day from President Barack Obama as he announced he is extending hospital visitation rights to same-sex partners. 

Here are our tweets for the afternoon from our Editorial Director, Ronnie Hokanson.  Tweet with me @charleswinters.

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President Barack Obama made a major step forward for the LGBT community on Thursday night when he issued a presidential memorandum ordering hospitals to allow patients to say who gets visitation rights and who can make medical decisions.

This will, for the first time, allow gay and lesbian couples to make decisions for their partners who may not be able to do so.

"Every day, all across America, patients are denied the kindnesses and caring of a loved one at their sides...Often, a widow or widower with no children is denied the support and comfort of a good friend. Members of religious orders are sometimes unable to choose someone other than an immediate family member to visit them and make medical decisions," President Obama wrote.

"Also uniquely affected are gay and lesbian Americans who are often barred from the bedsides of the partners with whom they may have spent decades of their lives -- unable to be there for the person they love, and unable to act as a legal surrogate if their partner is incapacitated."

The memo tells Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to draft rules requiring hospitals that receive Medicare and Medicaid payments, "respect the rights of patients to designate visitors...You should also provide that participating hospitals may not deny visitation privileges on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability."

During his bid for the White House, President Obama made a lot of promises to the LGBT community.  While he hasn't moved as quickly as many had hoped, Thursday night's action was a major step in the right direction.

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Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, who also serves as the Vatican's Secretary of State, is a stupid bitch.  He is blaming homosexuality for child abuse.

"Many psychologists, many psychiatrists have demonstrated that there is no relationship between celibacy and pedophilia but many others have demonstrated, I was told recently, that there is a relationship between homosexuality and pedophilia," he said.

Bertone is now getting backlash from gay groups, but I seriously doubt he cares.  This is taking the spotlight off the Catholic Church's priests who molest young children.

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I'm back!  I've been sick the past few days as I am allergic to EVERYTHING!  I apologize that I wasn't working as much, and now I'll play catch up.

I hope you're having a happy hump day!

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EDITORIAL

It's no secret that I think Hillary Rodham Clinton is one of the most extraordinary leaders of our time.  During her bid for the presidency, I not only voted for her; but also endorsed her and actively campaigned for her.  Some seem to believe that it was harder on me the day that Clinton finally withdrew from the race than it was on her.

However, I believe that everything happens for a reason.  Maybe Hillary Clinton was meant to be a Supreme Court Justice instead.  President Barack Obama has the chance to make that happen as Justice John Paul Stevens has announced he'll be retiring from the bench this summer.

Clinton holds the most impressive resume, and she might be welcomed by Republicans during confirmation hearings.

As the First Lady of Arkansas and later the United States, Hillary was very active in politics the entire time.  She supported her husband, Bill Clinton, on all of his endeavors.  She even stood by his side as he had an extramarital affair, lied about it and got impeached.

Later Mrs. Clinton did what few others have successfully accomplished by moving to New York, winning over voters and heading to the US Senate.  Not only did Hillary win the election, but she also fit in as a New Yorker.  Within a few months of her first term, most New Yorkers forgot that the Clinton's weren't born and raised in the Empire State.  She did exactly what a junior Senator needed to do to earn the respect of her colleagues and her constituents.

As a presidential candidate, Hillary shattered that infamous "glass ceiling" coming closer to the Oval Office than any other woman probably ever has.  We all knew that whoever won the Democratic nomination would win the White House.

Now, as Secretary of State, Clinton has earned the respect of both political parties and leaders world-wide.

Does anyone else have such a resume?  I think not.  It is time for the President to make his smartest move yet.  Barack Obama needs to appoint Hillary Clinton to the United States Supreme Court.

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All of the regular readers and GaySocialites know that I'm generally unlucky in love. 

I date a lot, but I am very non-committal.  Unlike most gay guys and lesbians, I don't like to go on a single date that lasts for weeks, months and sometimes years.  I believe that's why it seems that so many LGBT relationships end so early.

My preference is to date someone for several months before dating exclusively and frequent sleepovers won't happen within the first year.  I even think it is okay for the person that I'm dating and I to see other people until we decide to commit.  

This doesn't always go over well.  I've been called a polygamist so many times that my friends call me a polygy-gay.  

As I found myself single again, I'm turning to the experts on love to help me find my way.   Since I'm not a millionaire, Patti Stanger wants nothing to do with me.  Her right hand man, however, is willing to give some advice. 

The season of "Millionaire Matchmaker" winds up next week, so to say good-bye, Destin Jude Pfaff is giving me love advice! 

I'm very excited!  According to Destin's bio on the Bravo website:

"Upon moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in screenwriting and filmmaking, Destin stumbled into a position as Office Manager of the Millionaire's Club through Craig's List. Although he was not thrilled about running another company (something he found himself doing quite a bit), he and the Founder and President of Millionaire's Club, Patti Stanger, instantly hit it off and under her instruction he soon discovered he had a knack for matchmaking. He has since become the most successful male matchmaker in Millionaire’s Club history. He is Stanger's right hand man and now COO of the company. He handles advertising, sales, office management, public appearances, contract negotiations and much more for Stanger's business and is also her full partner in numerous entertainment endeavors. [sic]"

Check back next week to find out what kind of advice Destin has for me!  We'll also have a sneak peak of the "Millionaire Matchmaker" season finale and the reunion special.

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A Fort Worth Texas theater that originally said it planned to stage a play about a gay 'Christ-like' character now says they have changed their mind.

Artes de la Rosa at the Rose Marine Theater in Fort Worth says they have pulled the plug on a play written by Tarleton State University student John Jorden Otte in which the main character depicts a gay character who leads a christ-like life.

The theater left the following comments on their own website following angry calls and e-mails from community members:

“The decision was reached by the Board of Directors of Artes de la Rosa to withdraw the offer of the venue, The Rose Marine Theater, which had hoped to host the 4 theatre student directors from Tarleton State University in their continued Academic Directing Theatre Projects. The Rose Marine Theater will not be hosting these 4 students and their casts at any time in the future. We appreciate the public response on both sides of this debated issue,” the posting said.

The theater's executive director Adam Adolfo told local media that he was concerned about loosing money and patrons if he went forward with the gay play.

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A high school student in Tennessee was sent home from school for wearing a "gay" t-shirt, and his mother is pissed!

Julie Gordon said her 15-year-old son's freedom of speech and expression was violated when administrators at Greenbrier High School told him to go home and remove a t-shirt that read: "I Heart Lady Gay Gay."  Go mom!

Her son, Cole Golforth, says he has been openly gay in school for a while and it has never been a problem before.  School officials say they were acting in the best interest of the school.  

"We've had a few disruptions the last few days, and we thought the slogan on that shirt would continue to escalate those incidents that had occurred," said Danny Weeks, assistant director of the school board.

The school said Gordon is welcome to appeal the dress code.

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NIGHTLIFE

If you missed last week's grand opening of Trashed at Club Elevate in New York City last weekend, don't worry - you can always try it out this Tuesday!

To help you get Trashed more easily, Elevate lets you chose from 15 different shots for only $2 each and select beers for just $3.  The icing on the cake: no cover charge at the door!

DJs Scotty Rox and Todd Doncourt provide the sexy beats while Hiran pours cocktails at the bar.  Miss Yuhua Hamasaki hosts.

Elevate is located at 390 Eighth Avenue in Manhattan.

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Chris Kanyon (whose biological name is Chris Klucsaritas), an openly gay wrestler, was found dead at his home in Queens on Friday.  He was 40 years old.

According to reports, Kanyon died of an intentional overdose of prescription pills.  Nothing, however, is official until the coroner releases their report.  

Kanyon has tried to take his own life in the past.  In 2003, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after trying to commit suicide.  As recently as last week, he was also evidently struggling with depression and talking about ending his own life.

After graduating from the University of Buffalo and working as a physical therapist, Kanyon left that field to become a professional wrestler in 1992. He worked for both World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment (then known as World Wrestling Federation.)

When he came out to OutSports in 2006, he did so by saying that the WWE fired him because he was gay.

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John McHugh, the secretary of the US Army, has backtracked on a statement he made about discharging gay soldiers who revealed to him that they were gay last week.

McHugh said last week that there was a moritorium on dismissing gays from the military at this time, but now he has corrected himself.  He did, however, say he was unable to take disciplinary action against three soldiers who he said admitted to him that they were gay, a clear violation of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

"I am unable to identify these soldiers and I am not in a position to formally pursue the matter," McHugh, a former Republican congressman, said in a statement.

This public apology from McHugh adds to the confusion currently circulating around the military's ban on gay service members.  While most military leaders seem to support the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", it still has be approved by Congress.

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An Earthquake struck near Mexicali, Mexico on Sunday evening killing at least one person.  Damage reports were still coming in on Sunday night, but the quake is said to have rattled most of northern Mexico and southern California.  Residents in Los Angeles say the quake shook them for about a minute.

The quake measured a 7.2 and some aftershocks even went over 5.0 on the Rictor Scale.

The earthquake was was centered about 108 miles east of Tijuana, Mexico and 10 miles deep below the surface. 

There are some reports of somewhat significant damage near the California/ Mexico border.  Information is still being gathered to get an accurate report of the effects of the quake.

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SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION

You know that we here at gaysocialites.blog are not afraid to toot our own horns when we need to give ourselves a little credit!

Today we're tipping our hats to our well renowned theatre critic, Jonathan Warman.  Jonathan is quoted in the latest advertisement for the Temperamentals Off-Broadway!  Check it out below:

That's major! Do you know how many reviews they read and had to pick from?  Lots!  We're pleased that they quoted our very own Jonathan Warman!  You can read his full review of the Temperamentals here.

A well known figure in the theatre community as an acclaimed director, Warman is the former theatre critic for the New York Blade and HX Magazine (both of which no longer exist).  That's why we say that our amazingly talented theatre critic is our gift from the fall of gay print media!  Thanks for going under, you guys!

Congrats Jonathan, we're proud to have you on our team!

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NIGHTLIFE

On Saturday night, my friend and I decided to swing by Club Rush in NYC for the weekly Drama party to see what all this talk of an Easter Egg Hunt was really about. 

We easily learned that it meant the staff hid eggs throughout the club, and the twinks found them.  It was that simple.  Some lucky egg hunters won cash, some got free tanning and others got pretty little plastic eggs.

Recording artist Matisse was also in the house celebrating her new single "Better Than Her."  Steve Sidewalk kept the crowd dancing to pop music all night and reminded us at least 25 times that Ricky Martin is gay.  Steve is sooo excited to have confirmation, needless to say!

The room was pretty packed for the entire time that I was there.  The guys at BoiParty.blog do a great job of offering weekly themed parties such as this week's Easter Egg Hunt and the reinvention of the party under the name "Drama Saturdays."

Whether you're young or you're old, if you want to dance like you're 18; then you need a little Drama!

Seen: Matisse, Sidewalk, Morgan McLean, Jonathan Ladee, Wolly, Daniel Cota, John Hernandez, Oh my Josh and lots of college boys.

Rush is located at 579 Sixth Avenue in New York City.  Drama Saturdays are always 18 to party and 21 to drink.  There is generally a discounted cover charge with your student ID or invitation from promoters.

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Happy Easter from your friends and family at gaysocialites.blog.

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NIGHTLIFE

[Let me start by saying I ripped this picture from Next Magazine's blog, so make sure you show them some love by checking out Chris Dilley's review on their site!]

On Tuesday night, I had the pleasure of working with Scotty Rox, Yuhua Hamasaki, Vlad, Todd Doncourt and Nicho Menedez on the opening night of Trashed at Elevate. 

The crowd was adorable and the dancers were gorgeous!  The name fits, because we all got trashed by the end of the night.  With $3 beers, $2 shots and no cover charge; there's no question why.  The shot menu is really cute with 15 different shots for only a couple of bucks.  There's even one named after me, "the Red Headed Slut!" This party is now weekly, so swing by and slurp on one this Tuesday.

Seen (in addition to those already mentioned): Chris Dilley, Frankie C, Lady K, Hiran Acosta and Ken Hunt.

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FROM THE EDITOR

It is with a very bittersweet news that I write you this letter from the editor, and that's because it will be my last posting here at gaysocialites.blog.

Effective immediately, gaysocialites.blog is now under the ownership of Light Ministries.  While the new organization that will be running the site is religion-based, they have assured us they will keep the site online as an outlet for members of the LGBT community from across the world.

I have really enjoyed establishing this site, and I've made some great friends and contacts.  Since I signed a confidential contract with Light Ministries, I can't tell you much.  However, it will be a while before you see me online as I am required to delete my social networking sites and refrain from writing online for at least 3 years.

Thank you all for everything, and thank you to the gullible souls who actually believed this crap.  Happy April Fool's Day!  We've been observing Spring Break this week and working on a limited schedule.  We'll be back in the full swing of things on Monday (as gay as can be, sans the religion)!

Have a Happy Easter!!
Charles

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New York City publicist Ronnie Hokanson announced this week that he has nearly doubled the size of his business with a new impressive list of clientele.

Winters says he has signed three new clients over the past week to add to his lengthy existing list.  The new clients added are a Manhattan nightclub called Elevate, an Upper East Side pet boutique named Bark Place and former MTV Real World star turned modeling fitness guru Scott Herman.

"We're excited to be growing our roster so rapidly," Winters said.  "We've got a great group for fresh young stars and businesses who will all soon be household names."

He currently represents such names as Ken Hunt, Steel Gym, Dina Marie, King Ralphy, Rush Nightclub and HK Lounge.

Charles is also the Editorial Director and CEO of gaysocialites.blog, a company he co-founded in 2005.

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FOR A GOOD CAUSE...

gaysocialites.blog is pleased to announce that we're now an official media sponsor of the AIDS Walk New York!

The AIDS Walk is a great cause, and something we have been active in since we started back in 2005!  We strongly encourage you to get involved in the AIDS Walk!  If you want to walk, then we would love to have you on our team (#0023).  This year gaysocialites.blog has teamed up with Steel Gym to form a mega team!

If you aren't able to walk, you can make a donation or attend a fundraiser (more details to come!)

To learn more about the AIDS Walk, head over to their website.

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Changes may be coming to the military's ban on gays quicker than we thought.  Evidently Defense Secretary Robert Gates will announce changes to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" before the policy can even be repealed.

"I think he is prepared to offer a way ahead on that subject this week. So stay tuned," said Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell.

"Hopefully you'll be seeing him later this week and (he) can address the changes that he is going to be making."

Gates, who started his term under President George W. Bush, ordered a review of the policy that was completed earlier this month.  He is expected to announce a more "humane" enforcement plan that might do such things as eliminate punishment for gays in the military who are "outted" by other members.

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FOR A GOOD CAUSE...

 

It's that time of year again!  Yes, the time when people from all walks of life come together to raise money for AIDS research and awareness.  

That's right, we're getting geared up for the AIDS Walk New York!  This year gaysocialites.blog is pleased to be teaming up with Steel Gym to form a mega team! 

Our fearless team leaders, recording artist Dina Marie Delicious and fitness expert Ken Hunt are going to help us get prepared financially, psychologically and physically.

Please take a moment and sign up today!  Make sure you sign up as a member of our team as well.  We're team #0023 (GaySocialites & Steel Gym).

We hope you can join us, and if you can't we hope you'll find it in your heart to donate.

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WE TOLD YOU SO...

Everyone is talking about a story we first broke back in December. Kim Zolciak is evidently now ready to take her lesbian love affair with DJ Tracy Young into the limelight.

Us Magazine is reporting that Zolciak showed up with Young at the Blacks' Annual Gala in Miami Beach on Saturday.  The magazine says they have been dating about three months.  

Back in December, when Kim was performing at Splash, she was spotted with DJ Tracy Young in the VIP room.  On stage, Zolciak joked that she might be dating another woman.

However, on a recent episode of "What What Happens", Andy Cohen asked Kim if she was dating women to which she said she was not.

According to the folks at Us, Tracy left her long-time girlfriend to be with Kim.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Today's afternoon delight is about as tasty as they come!  According to his website, he's a choreographer and actor.  However, Marco Da Silva is probably most known as one of Kylie Minogue's back-up dancers.

We've got more pictures of Da Silva after the break, but some of them may be a little NSFW (depending on where you work, I guess!)

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SPECIAL EVENT

Come rain, snow, sleet or hail, the GaySocialites are heading to Vlada Tuesday night to host the Twisted party!

Join King Ralphy, Demanda Dahling and yours truly as we host this new Tuesday night party that  has one goal... to get you TWISTED with TWO happy hours!  DJ VTONE will provide the beats!

From 10-11pm and again from 1-2am, Vlada's infamous infused vodkas are 2-for-1!  There's no cover at the door, so there shouldn't be a reason why you don't come get Twisted with us!

Vlada is located at 331 West 51st Street in New York [map it].

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CHARLES ON...

No matter how much a homo tries to convince me otherwise, Valentine's Day is a straight person's "holiday".  While I had a delightful Valentine's Day with my guy of interest, I realized that the gays haven't exactly realized how to work themselves into Valentine's Day.

Sure all of the gay bars throw red and white clad V-Day themed parties, but that isn't the same.  I'm talking about expensive dinners, dancing, candy and roses.  Where do we fit into all that?

This Valentine's Day, my date did exactly what I would have hoped.  For the most part, we took low-key options like dinner and games at Dave & Busters followed by an interesting all dessert bar that's a bit off the beaten path.  

As two men on a date, I didn't feel like we were even noticed by the straight people (much to my surprise!)  Instead, it was the other gay couples that felt the need to single us out with a blatant point (probably accompanied by a statement like "look more gays") or an awkward wave (like we should recognize them from our gay directories or something).  I found it to be a bit annoying and quite embarrassing.

Meanwhile, the breeders were everywhere!  The straights were blocking sidewalks (because they have to hold hands everywhere they go), making out sporatically (because that can't wait until they're back home) and oggling into each other's eyes as they scarf down chocolate mousse and orange slices (that was probably in part because the music inside the restaurant was way too loud for casual conversation).

So should, we, as gay men, seize the opportunity to make out in public and get lost in each other's eyes once every year or should we say no to Valentine's Day the same way that the straights have to marriage equality.

Despite the fact Valentine's Day is represented by a fairy in a diaper complete with a bow and arrow  (and normally a lisp), I still don't feel comfortable doing those lovey dovey things for everyone to see on February 14th.  I don't wanna hold you homos back though, if you wanna be as obnoxious as the straight people that's fine with me.  Knock yourself out and a hit a few others while you're at it!

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

TV personality Wendy Williams broke down in tears on her show Monday morning as Whoopi Goldberg joined her as a guest.  It looks like somone had a piece of humble pie!

Whoopi's appearance on the "Wendy Williams Show" was a real classy move due to the rigid past bewteen the two daytime chat hosts.

Before moving to television, Wendy was a shock jock on the radio who was hired and fired from more stations that Don Imus and Howard Stern combined.  Evidently along the way, Goldberg was one of Williams' regular targets.

Wendy took some pretty low blows at Whoopi and her family over the years by saying that "The View" moderator is ugly, looks like a monkey and uses drug. Williams also said that Goldberg's daughter, Alex, had a cocaine addiction. 

During her appearance, as you can see in the video above, Whoopi even tells Wendy that her daughter is upset with her for coming on the show.  As Wendy cried like a baby, she publicly and personally apologize to Whoopi with two words, "I'm sorry" to which Goldberg replied with: "It's alright baby." Wendy did, however, try to justify her actions by saying she had to do a lot of things that she "wasn't proud of" to get her own daytime talk show. Whoopi reminded her that she didn't have to do everything she did!

I don't always agree with everything she says, but you've got to admire Whoopi.  She's a real class act.

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SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION

gaysocialites.blog is excited to welcome our newest columnist, Claudio Pinto. 

He'll be giving us tips on taking care of our skin!  He'll also be introducing us to the incredible line of Obagi products.

Claudio is a Master Medical Aesthetician and Skin Care Specialist.  He was also given the honor of  Specialist and Aesthetician of the Year for Obagi Medical Products.

We're all very excited to welcome Claudio to the team and to learn more about Obagi.  I, personally, am already using some of the products.  I must admit, I love them!

Claudio's articles will be published each Tuesday.  We're expected to have his first column later today.

You can contact Pinto via e-mail at or you can become his friend on Facebook.

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I HEARD...

I HEARD... ABC is secretly auditioning hosts for "The View."  On Monday, Barbara Walters hyped a big announcement, but instead of saying that someone was leaving or coming from "The View" Walters said she will no longer host a "Barbara Walters Special" prior to the Oscars.

My inside source at ABC says it is evident that auditions are taking definitely taking place and names like Megan McCain, Kate Gosselin and Paula Dean have all been tossed around as possible candidates.  The question is... what position is open?

I also HEARD... that inside the halls of ABC the buzz is that Walters might be making an exit from the show herself.

You're invited to get Twisted in NYC

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Regis and Joy Philbin stopped by The Late Show with David Letterman on Thursday night, and at first I was wondering why Joy was there.  It's clear, however, that Regis can't be left alone anymore.

It was clear that Regis had the intention of giving Letterman hell over his Super Bowl commercial with Oprah Winfrey and Jay Leno.  He failed miserably at his own accord.  Every time Regis tried to deliver the punch line, he referred to Jay as Dave.  Joy pointed out that Regis is losing it.

Later, Letterman basically hits on Joy and invites himself over for dinner.  It's hilarious.  You have to watch the video above.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

It's the first day of fashion week in New York, so to kick-off the festivities our Afternoon Delight is gorgeous runway model, Michael Camiloto.

Michael is a Brazilian model who has walked in the "Alessando Dell’Acqua", "Dolce & Gabbana", and "Louis Vuitton" shows in Milan and Paris.

Keep a look out for hot models this week in New York!!  There are more pictures of Michael Camiloto after the break modeling what he does best, swimwear.

You're invited!

Boy Crush this Saturday

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GIVEAWAYS

Earlier today, we asked for your favorite snow pics of past or present. Here's our first pick of the day. It's actually a little sexy to see hot guys playing around, especially in the snow.

This video evidently comes to us from the snow storm that hit the south earlier this year. The person who submitted the video wants to remain anonymous. (Think their friends might kill them??).

Regardless, they win an Andrew Christian necklace. We'll be sending that your way after we shovel ourselves out of the snow!

Keep the submissions coming, and you could win a prize from the closet!

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

What have I been doing for the last 25 minutes of my life?  Probably the same thing you will be doing for the next 25 minutes of yours... watching Scott Herman working out.

Today's afternoon delight is one of the most beautiful men on earth, Scott Herman.  Thanks to this hunk, we have our first video edition of the afternoon delight.

I hope you enjoyed that as much as I did.  I'm so glad he wore those sexy little 300-style underwear throughout the entire shoot!  Yummy!

Herman is, of course, a repeat offender for the Afternoon Delight.  The last time, he was featured Scott even showed off that perfect booty [link is NSFW].

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DOUCHE BAG ALERT

We've got a breaking douche bag alert out of New York.  State Senator and convicted girlfriend abuser, Hiram Monserrate, refuses to take "get out" for an answer.

On Tuesday, the New York State Senate voted to boot Monserrate out of office.  By an overwhelming vote of 53 to 8, Hiram's colleagues told him to hit the road misdemeanor assault against his girlfriend brought shame on the chamber.

We have known that Monserrate was a douche bag for a while.  Not only because he beat his girlfriend, but he was the ring leader in the New State Senate stalemate that could have ruined the chances of marriage equality in New York.

I say good-bye to this douche bag.  If they can get him to go.  Hiram wants to stay so badly that he is appealing.  Who would want to show up to work every day knowing that your co-workers hate you in 53 to 8 ration?  Not me!

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SHOT OF THE DAY

We want your help with our shot of the day.  Please send us your favorite snow photos (from today or previous snow days).

We'll post our favorites here on gaysocialites.blog and give you a little prize out of the gaysocialites.blog prize vault.  (We're going to spend our day cleaning that out!)

If you've got cool snow photos please send them my way. E-mail with "SNOW PICS" in the subject line.  Don't forget to include your address (so we can mail your winnings).  We're looking for cute, funny and even strange pictures.  Send it our way, and if we publish it you'll get a prize!

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Today's Afternoon Delight comes from our good friends at YVY Magazine.  These are the outtakes of a recent photo shoot with gorgeous model Todd Sanfield.

These pictures of Todd are from his DNA spread in their 10th Anniversary edition.

There are tons of pictures of Todd Sanfield after the break.  You like what you see here, you're going to love him with even a little less clothing!

You're invited... Twisted at Vlada

Starting Tuesday and every Tuesday thereafter!

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WHITE TRASH OF THE WEEK (WTOTW)

The CBS “Late Late Shows” Craig Ferguson has signed up for Twitter and is already making it splash.  It's only Tuesday, and Craig Ferguson is already our White Trash of the Week (WTOTW).

After only having been a Tweeter for less than 12 hours, @CraigyFerg started dropping F-bombs all over the place.  That's white trash (WT) if I've ever seen it.  (You know I'm totally WT myself, so take a look;)

Talk about White Trash on the move!  I'm definitely following Craig Ferguson on Twitter from now on.  White trash has got to stick together. 

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She's back.  After blowing everyone away with her "Bad Romance" parody, Sherry Vine is back with her latest spoof.

This time the famed drag performer takes on Taylor Swift's "You Belong To Me" aptly titled "I Was So Off Key".

As I've said, Sherry Vine is setting herself up to become the drag version of Weird Al.  I love it!  Let's all jump on those coat tails and ride to stardom! 

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CBS may have banned an ad for gay dating, but a Motorola commercial that features Megan Fox got to include the gays.

The two homos in this commercial were clearly overly queeny and stereotypical, and if you ask me - more offensive than the originally banned ad.

Regardless, at least the straight people accept us enough to let us play their little Super Bowl advertising game.

I didn't watch the Super Bowl, and I'm still catching up on the ads.  If there are any "must sees" that I'm missing; send them my way!

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I HEARD...

I HEARD... that the New York City Tight party at Amnesia on Sunday nights is DOA (dead on arrival)!  The club owners and unorganized promotions team tried a preview party a few weeks ago and officially launched the party this Sunday night.

I also HEARD... you can basically call this one a FLOP!  Dragging together some of the big names like Dina Marie, King Ralphy, Chris Ryan, Ricardo Studmuffin and the Mira Machine is always good.  However, it doesn't work if you can't keep the team happy.  Ricardo quit weeks ago, and there were rumors that Ralphy was pulling out all week.  Dina Marie withdrew her name from the line-up at the 11th hour on Sunday, and everyone thought Mira quit last week!

I also HEARD... there was no money to be made!  I'm not sure if anyone walked out of the room with any cash in their pockets.

I also HEARD... chances of any future Tight party seems slim.  It doesn't appear that anyone is willing to show their face in the room again!  Turn the lights out, the party's over!

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This advertisement for the "Late Show with David Letterman" was probably my favorite Super Bowl commercial.

In 2007, Letterman was joined by Oprah Winfrey in a time when the two had a faux-feud on the airwaves.  To see Jay Leno show up in an ad for the competition is pop culture history in the making.

There is no love lost between Letterman and Leno.  Letterman, of course, was primed to replace Johnny Carson on "The Tonight Show" when Leno swooped in and took over.  I guess Letterman is probably the only person who knows how Conan O'Brien really feels.

To keep this Super Bowl ad a secret, Leno evidently disguised himself with a mustache to sneak into the Ed Sullivan Theatre where Letterman's show is taped.

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GAY MARRIAGE

The judge is gay, the judge is gay!  LGBT advocates could have won their first victory as rumors that Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker, who is hearing the first federal case to decide if a gay marriage ban is illegal, is a homosexual.

So far, Proposition 8 opponents aren't commenting.

The San Francisco Chronicle ran a story on Sunday in which a source verified for the first time that Walker is gay.

“The biggest open secret in the landmark trial over same-sex marriage being heard in San Francisco is that the federal judge who will decide the case, Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker, is himself gay,” the paper wrote.

Evidently, the judge doesn't hide his sexuality.  The source, a friend of Walker, says he is basically open about it; but for obvious reasons keeps his personal life private.

This just makes the gay marriage ruling all the more interesting.

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Neil Patrick Harris is everywhere.  Let's call him the super gay, shall we? NPH can even infiltrate the most testosterone driven event of the year and seem cool.

Harris actually showed up at the Super Bowl in character as his "How I Met Your Mother" character, Barney Stinson.  

Super gay was holding up a sign that read, "Call Barney Stinson at 1-877-987-6401".  The photo looks a little strange, so I'm not sure exactly where CBS is going with this.  It may even pop up in an episode of the hit show.

If you do 'call Barney Stinson', you'll get this recording:

"That, Lebron, is how you shoot a free throw. Hey, Barney Stinson speaking. A recording? No, this is really me! Anyway, glad you called 'cause you sound really special. Let's get to know each other. What are your hobbies? Oh my god, I like that too! Wow, I'm really feeling a connection here. You know, I never do this but what the heck. Let's meet up at MacLaren's Bar at oh, say, 3:45 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, 2016. I can't wait to meet you. I love you."

Talk about taking advantage of a good promotional opportunity!  CBS capitalized on this one.  Meanwhile, I'm falling in love with Neil Patrick Harris.

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The live cams in the New Orleans French Quarter would have made you think it was Mardi Gras last night.  Instead, of course, football fans are celebrating the Saint's Super Bowl win on Sunday.

Thousands and thousands of people flooded Bourbon Street and there was an instant party with plenty of booze, beads and posters proclaiming their pride in their hometown team.  Cops even had to break-up the Super Bowl party the same way they put an end to Mardi Gras, with officers on horseback.

The Saints upset the Colts in Sundays big game.

If you missed all those French Quarter live cams after the SuperBowl, then you'll definitely want to tune in Tuesday, February 16th when the actual Mardi Gras celebrations are underway.  It's untelling what you might see!

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

In case you missed it, here is Carrie Underwood's performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday.  She sang the National Anthem before the game began.

Underwood is the stand-out winner of "American Idol" having taken the country music industry by storm.  Carrie has an amazing voice, and she was probably the perfect fit to sing the National Anthem.

Queen Latifah also performed as a part of the Super Bowl pre-game show.

The Saints went on to defeat the Colts in what is being called an "upset victory".

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GIVEAWAYS

One of the Super Bowl ads getting the most attention this year is the Dockers commercial that offers viewers a chance to win free pants.

Have you registered for your khakis yet?  If not, head over to dockers.blog/freepants and register to win.  According to the website, you will receive an email on February 8 letting you know if you've won.

The main benefit here is the amount of marketing information that Dockers is going to get from this campaign.  They just got my name and e-mail.  I've never purchased any pants from Dockers, but you'll also guarantee we'll all be reading any junk that Dockers spams us with in hopes of some free khakis.

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I'M JUST SAYING...

Pepsi has evidently opted out of Super Bowl advertising this year.  Instead, they're launching an interactive social networking type campaign that will interact with customers for months.

This has some advertising agencies and the networks who bid on the big game shaking in their shoes.  Could social networking be the end of Super Bowl advertising?

Social Networking Optimization is the new trend.  If companies, like Pepsi, can spend big bucks while building relationships with customers; who should they spend so much money making us laugh during boring football games?

I'm just saying...

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CHARLES ON

 

Its no real secret that I suffer from severe anxiety.  Some times, I even get so stressed and anxious that I have seizures.  Part of controlling it for me has always been good medication, but I more importantly want to learn to control it on my own.

Even though I studied Life Coaching, and I am an expert at most of the goal setting modules; I can't seem to get my own anxiety under control.

During a recent meeting with one of my many therapists, she said I needed to think of something physical and fun to do in order to keep my mind in the right place. 

Normally, I workout with my trainer, Ken Hunt, at Steel Gym but since having hand surgery and undergoing a week long hospitalization; I can't hit the gym yet.

My therapist looked at me with that "shrink smirk" and said, "aren't you a nightlife personality?"  When I confirmed that I was, she replied with a simple, "just dance." When did doctors start quoting Lady Gaga?  I guess this one speaks fluent gay, because she was sooo right!

Dancing the stress away might sound cheesy, but it actually works!  This Wednesday I put it to the test as King Ralphy and I previewed our new "Cupcake" party at Red Velvet on the Lower East Side.  Dancing my anxiety out worked so well that I couldn't stop.  I even hit up a few places in the East Village afterwards including a cameo at Urge to see Logan Hardcore.  The hottest part of that party are the caliente muscle boys dancing on the bar!  I even let them do a little dancing with me (for a dollar, of course!)

Next time you're feeling a little stressed, just dance.  Close your office door.  Do it in the streets.  Come dance with me on Tuesdays at Vlada, Wednesdays at Red Velvet or Saturdays at Rush (all located in NYC).

Don't stress, just dance!

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

If you like 'em cocky then today's Afternoon Delight might be saucy enough for you!  Say hello to Corey Saucier.

This gorgeous model comes to us from our friends at YVY Magazine.  They sure know how to pick them don't they?!

For more pictures of sexy Corey Saucier, jump past the break!

You're invited to Drama Saturdays @ Rush...

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WHITE TRASH OF THE WEEK

This is probably as white trash (WT) as it comes!  An 11-year-old girl in the Northeast has given birth to a baby!

The names and location of those involved are not being released.  

"My daughter and baby are fine, and the baby is absolutely beautiful," said the 11-year-old girl’s mother.

We don't know much about how she got knocked up or what have you, but doctors say the girl's age could make recovery difficult.

Honestly, I don't know much about the female anatomy; but isn't 11 a bit early for even your period?

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

For those of you who couldn't make it, on Wednesday night we celebrated my birthday with a sneak peak at our new venue for our weekly party, Cupcake at Red Velvet.

The venue is adorable, and we got to do a test run to see what needs to be tweeked before we launch the official party next Wednesday.

Thanks to everyone who came out to say Happy Birthday while gobbling up those tasty little cupcakes and rubbing elbows with the who's who of gay media and nightlife.

You've got to check out the pictures on PhDj's blog, and the buzz on Next Magazine's Nexus Blog.  Fierth Mag even followed our gossip columnist, Demanda Dahling, for a humorous pictorial! 

Seen: King Ralphy, Robin Kamill, Demanda Dahling, Nancy Nosecandy, Ken Hunt, Dan Avery, Keoki Tavares, Mike Averaert, PhDj, Chris Dilley, Micah Jesse, Cole Bernard, Brian Mills, Eric Halliwell and more.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON TELEVISION PART 2

As we told you earlier, it's a big double-header night on Bravo as "Launch My Line" says good-bye and "Shear Genius" says hello.  

Here's what we can expect from the season premiere of "Shear Genius":

In the premiere episode, the twelve stylists arrive in Los Angeles where for their first challenge, the stylists must give unruly punk rockers a more polished look. The competition gets even more edgy during the elimination round when the contestants collaborate with a hot new swimwear company to create sophisticated styles for a risqué fashion show.  Which contestant will be the first to stand out and which will be sent home packing their scissors.

"Shear Genius" airs at 10/9c right after "Launch My Line" on Bravo.

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It looks like the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy is all but lifted.  

The Pentagon's top uniformed officer, Adm. Mike Mullen, told the Senate Tuesday he's personally opposed to the policy that requires gays and lesbians to lie about their sexual orientation.

Colin Powell also shifted gears on Wednesday and said he now opposes "don't ask, don't tell" as well.

"In the almost 17 years since the ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ legislation was passed, attitudes and circumstances have changed,” General Powell said in a statement issued by his office. He added: “I fully support the new approach presented to the Senate Armed Services Committee this week by Secretary of Defense Gates and Admiral Mullen.”

President Obama made the repeal one of his campaign platform issues.  Many expected it to have already been checked off his list.

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Former "Boston Legal" star Justin Mentell has died as the result of an SUV accident near Madison, Wisconsin.

The 27-year-old actor was evidently driving an SUV that went down into an embankment hitting two trees and ultimately killing him. 

Investigators says Mentell was not wearing a safety belt, and neither drugs or alcohol seem to be involved.  Cops say they aren't sure how the accident started.  

Justin Mentell played Garrett Wells on "Boston Legal" from 2005 to 2006 and had a part in the 2009 Disney movie "G-Force".

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Today's afternoon delight is adorable Canadian model Simon Nessman.  I'd love to find him hanging out by my fridge in his boxers!

There are more pictures after the break, but you're going to see a lot more of Simon Nessman this year.  He's the face of "Versace" for 2010.

Thanks Versace!

You're invited...

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I HEARD...

I HEARD... that after revealing (on the Wendy Williams Show) that one of the cuter cast members from "Jersey Show" is about to get naked for cash!

I ALSO HEARD… that after the whole disappointing shoot with Levi Johnston and his failure to go full frontal, Playgirl won't be doing anymore partial nudity.  Show it all or don't bother!

However, I ALSO HEARD... that this "Jersey Shore" cast member doesn't seem to mind showing it all off, because while he might not be gay - he loves to show off and be admired by both sexes.  I think that makes him tri-sexual!

I guess that means if this "Jersey Shore" boy plans to do Playgirl, then he's gonna let it all hang out!  Not like all those people who spent the summer down the shore with him hasn't seen it anyway!

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FOR A GOOD CAUSE...

 

It's that time of year again!  Yes, the time when people from all walks of live come together to raise money for AIDS research and awareness.  

That's right, we're getting geared up for the AIDS Walk New York!  This year gaysocialites.blog is pleased to be teaming up with Steel Gym to form a mega team! 

Our fearless team leaders, recording artist Dina Marie Delicious and fitness expert Ken Hunt are going to help us get prepared financially, psychologically and physically.

Please take a moment and sign up today!  Make sure you sign up as a member of our team as well.  We're team #0023 (GaySocialites).

We hope you can join us, and if you can't we hope you'll find it in your heart to donate.

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In a recent interview with PBS host Tavis Smiley, Hillary Clinton admits that she'll likely only be Secretary of State for four years.  

Smiley asked Clinton if she would serve eight years to which she replied: "No, I really can't."

"The whole eight -- that would be very challenging," she said in the interview broadcast Wednesday on public television.

"It's a 24-7 job and I think at some point, I will be very happy to pass it on to someone else," Clinton said.

This could mean a few things for Hillary... 1) another run for President 2) personal time 3) she's being coy as usual and will do the job again if asked.  You know I love her more than any other politician, but that's the way she rolls!

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TECHNOLOGY

All of the Apple users are sitting on the edge of their seats waiting on Steve Jobs and his fellow big wigs to introduce the new Apple tablet.  Naturally, I thought I'd bring you the live feed.

Jobs is expected to give us a mini-tour outlining the ins and outs of the new Apple Tablet including how much it will cost and what it will be called.

The apple folks are also expected to make some announcements about iTunes including the launch of iCloud, a program that will allow you to access your music from any computer online anywhere.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Our Afternoon Delight is a beautiful British boy named James.  He's an aspiring boxer, but an all-around athlete who says he also loves football and basketball.

James has had the "pretty boy" reputation, even in the ring, he says: "when I'm boxing I never get a bruise cut or scrape on my face." Cocky and gorgeous!  I love it.

There are more pictures of Britsh boxing James after the break.

You're invited...

Wednesdays starting February 3rd

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STUPID BITCHES CLUB

gaysocialites.blog is proud to announce that we've inducted Moscow mayor Yuri Luzhkov into the Stupid Bitches Club (SBC) for calling a gay parade "satanic".

"A gay parade... cannot be called anything but a Satanic act," Yury Luzhkov told an education conference, quoted by Interfax news agency. "We haven't permitted such a parade and we won't permit it in the future."

Parade organizers have never been granted permission to hold gay pride parades by the city authorities, leading to violent clashes with police and anti-gay protestors.

Luzhkov, being the stupid bitch that he is, called for gay marchers to be punished. "It's high time that we stop propagating nonsense discussions about human rights, and bring to bear on them the full force and justice of the law," he said.

What kind of world do we live in? This must stop!

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Here we go again!  Another picture in our inbox that just happens to feature Taylor Lautner, who may or may not be gay, with Sean Fox Zastoupi, who may or may not be Taylor's boyfriend.

On the web right now, you've got a battle going between those who claim this whole Taylor/ Sean Fox relationship is made up.  And you've got those who are desperately trying to prove that Lautner is indeed gay and dating this dude. Some have even gone as far as photoshopping Sean Fox into pictures where he doesn't belong.

I recently received this picture from a Lautner fan who said they got their picture snapped with Sean and Taylor together.  What do you think? Is this a legit pic of Taylor and Sean Fox with a fan or another good photoshop job?

While the validity of this picture wouldn't prove much.  It would show that Taylor and Sean sure do hang out a lot!

Like many of the commenters have said on other stories related to this topic at gaysocialites.blog, you'd think Taylor Lautner and his gorgeous teenaged body would be all over a much hotter gay than Sean Fox.  I'm just saying agreeing!

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SOCIAL SCOOP

It might have been chilly outside on Saturday night, but our minds were all in the Fire Island Pines at Club Rush in Manhattan.  Let me explain.

On Saturday night, I decided to make a trip to twinky haven, Club Rush, and much to my surprise it wasn't your typical welcome back to school party!

After making my rounds saying hello to the sexy bartenders, shaking hands with the management and sharing a hug with DJ Steve Sidewalk; I had positioned myself in the corner to stare at my favorite go-go boy, John, while my clique danced nearby.

Much to my surprise, in through the door comes my good friend GaySocialite Erik Botcher and who is he traveling with the most talked about GaySocialite of the moment Seth Weissman.

In case you've been living in the closet, then you know that Weissman is a part of FIP Ventures... the new owners of Fire Island Pines.  Seth tells me they're closing in just six weeks!

I'm so excited I could spit!  I bet we can expect lots of changes on Fire Island this summer!

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FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Here is the live feed of the Hope for Haiti Now fundraiser.  Stars like George Clooney, Reese Witherspoon, Taylor Swift, Mary J. Blige and many more have come together to help raise money for the rescue effort in Haiti.

If you can, please make a donation.  Things in Haiti are bad, and it seems that the ground continues to shake following that horrible earthquake over a week ago.

The number is 1-877-99-HAITI or online at hopeforhaitinow.org.

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CHARLES ON...

I did something this week that I have never done before.  I had my first breakdown via social networking.  When you're running two companies and considered to be a work-a-holic by most, recovering from a week of work is one of the hardest things you'll ever have to do.  If anything else goes wrong on top of that, then you're basically screwed.  That's my story in a nutshell.

For the first time, I found myself tweeting all about it (and, of course, linking it to Facebook).  No one clearly knew how to act.  I received voicemails from people I haven't spoken to in years, and today I even got an e-mail from someone who sends me constant hate mail apologizing for being so rough on me.

Everyone seriously thought I had lost it, and I probably had.  After taking a few hours off work and soaking in some of ABC's Wednesday night line-up I managed to sleep for about 14 hours and wake up realizing that my problems here in New York City are nothing compared to what is going on in the rest of the world.

When you feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders, take a few moments and think about what others might be going through.  For me, it is normally the poor people living the hills of Tennessee.  This time it was the Haitian kids surviving for over a week without food and water underneath earthquake rubble.

The important thing to remember is that you can get through it.  Have faith in yourself.  Henry Ford said it best, "If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right."

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POLITICAL EDITORIAL

The legendary Ted Kennedy rolled in his grave over night as a Republican took his seat in the United States Senate.  I don't know how tthe people of Massachusetts supported a man like Ted Kennedy for as long as they did could vote for someone whose first move could be to destroy the main thing that Kennedy wanted to accomplish in his career - universal health care.

While I do believe that Kennedy himself is to blame a bit, and I'll explain that later.  However, the main reason the Democrats lost Kennedy's seat is because Barack Obama is our President.  I'm not ready to start screaming that "I told you so" just yet, but be warned that its coming.

Anyone who stopped by gaysocialites.blog during the 2008 campaign know that I wholeheartedly supported Hillary Clinton and am still certain that she would have made a better President.  

All we heard from Obama during the primary was that the Clintons were too polarizing.  Much to my surprise the Kennedy's jumped on the Obama bandwagon.  Looking back, that probably wasn't the best decision they could have made.

At this point, so many people feel polarized by President Obama that his own words could be what make him a one term President.  How ironic?  The iconic speaker may just blurb out his own demise.

Ted Kennedy worked nearly his entire political career to try and create a universal health care system in America, and now the person who will soon hold his seat, Scott Brown,  could ruin the late humanitarian's dream,

Thank you Mr. President.  We appreciate all you're doing to keep your promise to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" too.

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NIGHTLIFE

I HEARD... Eric von Kuersteriner has sold his portion of the Fire Island Pines.  What does that mean for our gay little island?  Who knows?

Kuersteriner owned a big slab of the Pines including the Pavilion (the isle's circuit party haven) and the Blue Whale (a  popular restaurant with out door space so the gays can be "seen.")  Kuersteiner bought all his holdings from longtime owner John Whyte about five years ago.

I also HEARD... the new Pines owners are young and relatively inexperienced.

I also HEARD... that the new Pines owners have already been in discussions with a well known New York City nightlife promoter (and a familiar face on Fire Island) to either jump in as a partner or run the whole operation.

Change is coming to Fire Island people.  I'm sure you can still fornicate in the bushes, so don't get too worried.

I just wonder if the sexy Fire Island staff in the photo were included in the deal.

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STUPID BITCHES CLUB

It's a monumental day for the Stupid Bitches Club (SBC) as many as we induct our biggest member yet.

Today, gaysocialites.blog will induct the fattest member ever into the SBC.

New Jersey's heavy weight  gov-to-be,.Chris Christie, is the latest inductee and definitely weighs more than any other member we've deemed a stupid bitch in the past.

It isn't Christie's fat ass that landed him the SBC, necessarily. It is his stance on gay marriage. Christie evidently recently said that marriage isn't a right at all. He says it is an honor bestowed on those who deserve it making a week comparison to obtaining a driver's license. So, basically it seems that NJ's Governor-elect believes we aren't privileged enough to tie the knot.

That's cool, because we think Mr. Christie is a fat ass, stupid bitch. He joins such members as Britney Spears, the New York Senators who voted against gay marriage, Sarah Palin and many others as members of the SBC..

Christie is scheduled to be sworn in as the Governor of New Jersey on Tuesday.

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GIVEAWAYS

[Editor's note: Since I'm an idiot and forgot that Monday was a holiday. This contest has been extended until Tuesday at noon, so start guessing!]

Name that celebrity booty and win! 

Here's how it works.  All you have to do is guess who owns that gorgeous celebrity booty pictured here.

There's a better picture of this amazing ass after the break, but it might be NSFW.

Here's your hint:  This reality star is definitely known more for his abs but has beautiful eyes and clearly has some junk in the trunk.  Not only do I think this guy is one of the hottest reality stars ever, but I might even call him one of the hottest guys alive.

The winner gets a FREE one month membership to Steel Gym.  Just leave a comment below (with your e-mail address that will NOT be displayed on the site.) and take a stab at this ass!  Feel free to leave your guess even if someone else already use it as the winner will be chosen randomly by those with the correct answer.

Deadline for entries is noon on Monday.  The winner will be revealed in Monday's Afternoon Delight.

by fitness expert
Ken Hunt

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

While everyone is talking about the Golden Globes, many are still a buzz about Sandra Bullock's lip lock with Meryl Streep at the Critic's Choice Awards.

Bullock even addressed it on the red carpet for the Globes.

"It was mindblowing and unbelievable," Bullock said on the red carpet at the Golden Globes Awards.  "It ranks like in the top two moments in my life."

I wonder where her marriage to reality star Jesse James lands on that list.  On Sunday night, her marriage seemed to be the last thing on her mind. 

"She kind of wants me," Bullock joked. "I think we may do a movie together that has a little sapphic element to it. Everyone's been like, 'Let's get them together as lovers.' "

I'm not sure what Meryl Streep thinks about all of this.

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WHITE TRASH OF THE WEEK

This year, we are determined to give credit where credit is due here at gaysocialites.blog.  With that comes a whole new honor, the White Trash of the Week award.

You may not recognize the people in the picture above, but the person doing the sucking is a well-known New York City drag queen who goes under the name Epiphany.

Epiphany (while out of drag) earned the first White Trash of the Week honor for publicly performing oral sex on this go-go boy at a holiday party in Manhattan.   Even worse, our WTOTW let Jeff Eason from Wilson Models catch it on film! 

Some drag queens are kinda like clowns.  They put on a lot of make-up so they can do and say whatever they want.  I think in this case, Epiphany forgot that she is really Calen.

Congratulations Epiphany, you're blazing the trail for all of the White Trash bitches to do stupid things without thinking twice.  The great thing is that we're here to recognize you all for your efforts.

You can see the uncensored version of this photo here.

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CHARLES ON...

For those of you who haven't heard, I was recently hospitalized to have surgery on my hand.  It wasn't too serious of a deal, but it wasn't exactly a fun experience either.

That's why I'm writing this special weekend edition of Charles On.

After a visit to my regular doctor ended up with orders to go to the hospital, I landed a nearly week-long visit at Bellvue in New York City. 

A fine hospital that dealt with my hostility, and as it turns out - Bellevue offers discounted health care to New Yorkers who aren't insured.

Continue reading "Charles On... Universal healthcare for all Americans" »

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NIGHTLIFE

Tuesday nights at VLADA Lounge in New York City will take on a new feel as gaysocialites.blog's Ronnie Hokanson. King Ralphy, Dina Marie Delicious and others team up to introduce "Twisted."

With drink specials meant for a recession and expected rotating guest hosts like Demanda Dahling, Herra-C, Ken Hunt, Jason Preston, Eric Halliwell and others; you're guaranteed to get Twisted every Tuesday night!

"We need a place where we can all afford to go, gossip, act like fools and get twisted," Winters said.  "VLADA will be that place on Tuesday nights," he added.

"Twisted" kicks off on Tuesday, February 9th at VLADA Lounge with music by DJ VTONE and giveaways from Steel Gym starting at 1OPM.

VLADA lounge is located at 331 West 51st street in New York.

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GIVEAWAYS

Everyone is trying to get their hands on some Lady Gaga tickets for her big Radio City Music Hall Show, and we've got your chance!

Join us for Drama Saturdays on January 16th at Club Rush for your chance to win!  RSVP here if you're a Facebook user.

Club Rush is located at 579 Sixth Avenue in New York City betwteen 16th and 17th streets.  The party starts at 10pm this Saturday!

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GAY MARRIAGE

New Hampshire is now the fifth state with marriage equality.

By the time the clock struck midnight, about 150 had people gathered in the state capital of Concord to witness the marriage of at least a dozen gay and lesbian couples.

New Hampshire state joins Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut and Iowa in permitting full marriage equality for same-sex couples.

The DC council just voted to legalize gay marriage in the nation's capital, and New Jersey's legislature is expected to vote on the issue as soon as Thursday.

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FOLLOW UP REPORT

Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh has evidently been released from the Hawaii hospital where he has been recovering from chest pains for the past few days.  After running several tests, doctors evidently found "nothing wrong."

In a statement to his followers on his website, Limbaugh said he was "leaving Queens Hospital in Honolulu, feeling strong and rested."

Limbaugh also said that he would recover over the weekend and for part of the upcoming week. He did, however, promise to "be back on the radio with you sometime next week."

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GIVEAWAY CLOSED!

We're all getting fit in 2010, and we're doing it at Steel Gym in New York City.

You've got one week to register to win.  The contest ends next Friday, January 8th at 5pm.

We're giving away a FREE one month membership to Steel Gym and a complimentary training session with Fitness Guru Ken Hunt!  Now that's the VIP treatment.

To register to win, simply send us one sentence telling us why you deserve a free one month membership to Steel Gym and a free personal training session with fitness guru Ken Hunt!

Deadline to enter is Friday, January 8, 2010 at 5pm.  Email your sentence along with your name, email and phone number to steel@gaysocialites.blog to register to win!

Click here to see who won!

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CHARLES ON...

 

How fun is that to say? 2010?! As we say good-bye to 2009, we not only leave behind another year; but we'll also turn the page on another decade.

This is our chance for new beginnings and fresh starts. No matter how successful or happy you may be, you can always be more successful and happier.  Let 2010 be the year that you take it to the next level.  Set higher goals and stay in focus to ensure that you achieve them.

Continue reading "Charles On... New Beginnings in 2010" »

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

I'm always getting e-mails from you desperate bitches asking how you can meet the hot guys featured in the Afternoon Delight.  On the last day of the year, we'll give you that chance.

Today's Afternoon Delight is gorgeous porn superstar, Brent Everett.  Tonight you can meet Brent at the New Year's Eve party at Rush!  gaysocialites.blog is teaming up with Alan Picus' BoiParty.blog to countdown to 2010 with Brent Everett!

I'll host a FREE champagne toast at midnight, and Brent Everett will be performing live all night long!  There are more pictures of Brent after the break to tide you over!  Some, of course, may be NSFW!

Join the GaySocialites for New Year's Eve at Rush | RSVP now on Facebook!

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BI NOW GAY LATER PROGRAM

A new "Real World" debuted on Wednesday night on MTV, and this season DC is their home with what seems to be a political theme.  Instead of one hot gay or a crazy lesbian, the "Real World" is on the bi-now-gay-later program this season with two bi-sexual roommates in the house.

The bi guy is  Mike Manning, a self-proclaimed "star athlete, prom king, popular with all the girls".

That's him looking damn good in his NO H8 campaign picture. He's also extremely religious and sparked the first God-fight of the season on the premier episode of the season.

Emily Schromm is the bi gal.  She grew up as a part of a fundamentalist Christian cult, and now she's looking for greener pastures and a sampling of new things.

MTV did a good job of casting a beautiful group to live in DC, and there are clearly going to be political differences.  And, of course, there's a gorgeous muscular black guy.

[Photo by Adam Bouska]

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NIGHTLIFE

There are plenty of options in New York City where you can ring in 2010.  Here are the 'musts' as the GaySocialites see it for your New Year's Eve plans if your a gay man in Manhattan.

Featured Events:

New Year's Eve at Club Rush with Brent Everett
579 Sixth Avenue (between 16th and 17th streets), Manhattan
Join gaysocialites.blog's Ronnie Hokanson and King Ralphy as they team up with BoiParty.blog to bring you New Year's Eve at Club with Brent Everett.  You get $1 drinks from 9-11pm, and there's a complimentary champagne toast at midnight with yours truly! 18 to party, 21 to drink. 9pm;  $20 cover with invite!

Afterhours at M2, Pink Elephant & the Study
530 W 28th St (between 10th and 11th), Manhattan
gaysocialites.blog and King Ralphy team up with Area events for a New Year's Eve Afterhours that you'll never forget.  There are nearly two dozen DJs spinning in three different clubs, all for one price.  The party starts at 4AM, and they'll be serving liquor all day long! 21 and over. 4am;  Advanced tickets here!

Continue reading "The New Year's Eve 2010 Gay Party Guide for New York City" »

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Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh is evidently recovering in a Hawaiian hospital after suffering chest pains.

Local media in Hawaii is reporting that Limbaugh suffered a heart attack and is in serious condition.  However, his personal website said he was now "resting comfortably" in hospital in Honolulu.

Hawaii seems to be the place for politicos this holiday season.  President Barack Obama and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi are both also evidently vacationing there separately with their families.

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NIGHTLIFE

Part of ending every year is taking a look back at what all went down over the last 365 days.  This New Year's Eve, gaysocialites.blog is highlighting the Top 9 New York Gay Nightlife Headlines of 2009.

Join the GaySocialites for New Year's Eve at Rush | RSVP now on Facebook!

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SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION

It's not exactly homecoming queen, but our very own King Ralphy wants your vote!

Ralphy is a contender to become a G-Star Raw Reporter at New York Fashion Week.  All you have to do is click here to vote!

If you have a few minutes, please also post a tweet or Facebook entry and help King Ralphy out!

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SPONSORED EVENT 

Join gaysocialites.blog as we team up with BoiParty.blog for New Year's Eve at Rush with Brent Everett.

TWO HOURS of $1 drinks from 9-11pm, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight as I could you in to 2010!

Music by DJ John Marto

Print this invite and take it with you for $20 door!  Get more info and RSVP on the Facebook page! 

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If the video wasn't enough, here's the link to download the Lady Gaga Bad Romance Ra Ra Rauhofer Anthem. 

DOWNLOAD IT HERE!

And if you haven't seen them yet, I hear you'll soon be able to get your Ra Ra Rauhofer t-shirt at Star69Records.blog!

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Rosie O'Donnell is single no longer!  After news recently broke that O'Donnell and her long-time partner Kelli Carpenter had split a long time ago, Rosie stepped out with a new woman earlier this week.

The new lady is Tracy Kachtick-Anders, a Texas-based artist and LGBTQ activist.  

Rosie and Tracy were spotted walking hand-in-hand on Miami Beach on Tuesday, People reports.

Both O'Donnell and Kachtick-Anders are active in LGBT parenting and adoption rights.

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The coast seems to be clear in Time Square after a bomb scare on Wednesday that left authorities scrambling to evacuate the area and check out an abandoned van.

Patrol officers spotted the van around 11 a.m. on Broadway between 41st and 42nd Streets. Counter terrorism and bomb squad crews responded, but they eventually cleared the area when no explosives were found.

During the investigation, two high rise buildings that housed the Nasdaq and Conde Nast publishing company were partially evacuated.

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DEVELOPING STORY

A 5.8 earthquake has rattled California and parts of Mexico.  The shaking could evidently be felt in San Diego, but there have been no reports or damage, death or injury.

The main quake was centered about 20 miles southeast of the Mexican border city of Mexicali and quickly followed by aftershocks and another quake that measured 4.9.

Julie Dutton, a geophysicist with the USGS, said the area is seismically active.

"It's definitely nothing that's unusual," she said.

The quake occurred 4.3 miles deep and is considered shallow. Shallower quakes have the potential to cause more damage than deeper ones, Dutton said.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

It's almost time to say good-bye to 2009!  This week seems to be dragging on FOREVER.  Too bad we aren't all floating around in a pool, but James Ellis sure does take your mind off of that and just about every thing else!

Here is James shot by one my favorite photographers, Adam Bouska.  There are more pictures of James Ellis after the break.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

We don't know much about our Afternoon Delight, but we sure do know that these pictures of Jerrad V. Swodeck will definitely put some pep in your step on a dragging Monday!

Jerrad is a 26 year old model who lives and works in New York, and he's beautiful!  There are more pictures of Jerrad V. Swodeck after the break!

Get reduced priced tickets while they last!

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Sharon Gless is set to star in a new play by Jane Prowse, based on the best-selling book “A Round-Heeled Woman: My Late-Life Adventures in Sex and Romance” by Jane Juska.

According to the New York Times:

It tells what happened when the author, a semi-retired high school English teacher, placed a personal ad in The New York Review of Books in 1999 that read: “Before I turn 67 — next March — I would like to have a lot of sex with a man I like. If you want to talk first, Trollope works for me.” The play is scheduled to begin previews on Jan. 5 at the Theater Artaud in San Francisco, where it will open on Jan. 16 and run through Feb. 7.

Gless, who starred in "Cagney and Lacey" and "Queer As Folk," also had the lead role in the recent film “Hannah Free,” about a lesbian love affair.

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SOCIAL SCOOP

On Saturday night, Star 69 duo Peter Rauhofer and Offer Nissim took over M2 (the former Crobar space) and meshed the gays and the straights together for one night of maddness.

Here is some video of the passing of the torch as Rauhofer took over for Nissim.

You know I love a good intro, and there's nothing like Ra-Ra-Rauhofer! The screams at the sound of Peter's intro say it all. That's the moment everyone had been waiting for all night long! You'd never know it was 5am! Only in New York, and only for Rauhofer

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CHARLES ON...

At the end of each year, I go around asking DJ, musicians, radio personalities and nightlife professionals one question: "what was the song of the year?"

This year was no different, and the responses for 2009 were somewhat consistent to four song across the board from just about everyone I asked.  That's why I'm doing something a little different this year.

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FOLLOW-UP REPORT

Even though the autopsy report for actress Brittany Murphy hasn't officially been released, notes written by an investigator from the L.A. County Coroner's office have evidently leaked. TMZ got their hands on a copy.

Here are some notes from what they saw:

• Brittany Murphy "had been complaining of shortness of breath and severe abdominal pain" for 7 to 10 days before she died.
• Murphy's mother and husband "attempted to revive the decedent by placing her in the shower and running the water." 
• "The decedent remained unresponsive and purged her stomach contents prior to the arrival of the paramedics."
• Brittany was "without signs of life" when paramedics arrived.
• "A check of the nightstands revealed large amounts of prescription medication in the decedent's name. Also noted were numerous empty prescription medication bottles in the decedent's husband's name, the decedent's mother's name and unidentified third party names."
• TMZ reports that the notes said: "the medications included Topamax (anti-seizure meds also to prevent migraines), Methylprednisolone (anti-inflammatory), Fluoxetine (depression med), Klonopin (anxiety med), Carbamazepine (treats Diabetic symptoms and is also a bipolar med), Ativan (anxiety med), Vicoprofen (pain reliever), Propranolol (hypertension, used to prevent heart attacks), Biaxin (antibiotic), Hydrocodone (pain med) and miscellaneous vitamins."
• "The night prior to her death, the decedent had consumed some noodles, leftover Thai food, Gatorade, water and tea with lemon."
• The investigators notes also say Murphy had "a history of hypoglycemia and was hospitalized in April 2009 for low blood sugar while on location in Oregon."
• Her husband said Brittany complained of shortness of breath and severe abdominal pains but that didn't alarm him since "she often suffered from severe menstrual pains."
• Police told the investigator "foul play is not suspected."

Murphy passed away over the weekend at a house in Los Angeles that belongs to her husband, Simon Monjack where she was staying with him and her mother, Sharon Murphy.

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Carrie Underwood is getting married! Her fiance, Ottawa Senators hockey player Mike Fisher, put a ring on it!  That's right, the American Idol winner turned country music superstar is marrying this piece of meat:

Yummy! Good job, Carrie!

These two have done a good job of keeping their relationship on the down low, but I guess now the cat is out of the bag.

"The couple couldn't be happier," said publicist Jessie Schmidt.

Mike and Carrie haven't set a wedding date yet.  They've been dating for about a year.

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Anthony Marshall, the elderly son of late New York City socialite Brooke Astor, has been sentenced to prison for one to three years on multiple charges.

CNN reports:

"Marshall, 85, had been found guilty of 14 of the 15 counts against him. Marshall was convicted of the most serious charges -- first-degree grand larceny and scheming to defraud. He faced a minimum of one to three years, or as much as eight to 25 years in state prison...

One of the most serious convictions involved Marshall giving himself a $1 million-a-year raise for handling his mother's affairs, said Assistant District Attorney Joel Seidemann. Marshall's former lawyer, Francis Morrissey, was also convicted of five counts against him relating to the case, including forgery and scheming to defraud Astor.

Marshall has been ordered to turn himself back in by January 19th. Astor passed away in 2007.

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DJ SPOTLIGHT

If I would have known he was this sexy, I would have started sucking up to DJ Serge Devant a long time ago!

DJ Serge Devant is a part of the huge Believe in Afterhours party at M2 (formerly Crobar) in New York City on New Year's Eve hosted by Area Event, King Ralphy and gaysocialites.blog. 

About Serge Devant:

When you're sitting as number 81 in the world (Dj Magazine) and personally hand picked to share the stage with the worlds top DJs , including being tagged by DJ Tiesto himself to open and close for him in NYC, you've got something. Now armed with his new residency at M2/ Crobar, what he has is your attention.

Hear him perform and you will witness a skillful exhibition from one of the most promising young talents in the electronic industry today.

You've got that chance to experience Serge live on New Year's Eve in Manhattan.  He'll be in the Pink Elephant room at M2 Afterhours with Boris on the main floor.

Get tickets for New Year's Eve, read more about Serge Devant and listen to some of his mixes here.

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(VERY) BLIND ITEM

I'm stumped, and if I'm the only idiot who doesn't get this... then I have to really thank God for you GaySocialites for filling me in.

This blind item was posted on blindgossip.blog, and I can't figure who the hell they are talking about!  Can you?

This a traditional “shopping” weekend for this established celebrity couple. She will likely be combing the aisles of every exclusive store, looking for that perfect flat panel TV or watch or digital camera or set of golf clubs for him. He will be busy too, but not in the way you think.

Since he must keep up appearances by spending the holiday with his family, his boyfriend gets this weekend. Our star will be very busy instructing him on how to properly unwrap and handle his gift. Don’t worry about his SO, though. His assistant will pick out a very nice gift for her – as is done every year – and she will feign excitement over her gift and their lovely and picture-perfect Christmas. We can’t wait for the photos of the whole family gathered around the tree, smiling, smiling, smiling. Fake, fake, fake!

So who do you guys think it is? Is it clearly obvious, and I'm just missing it?  Leave your comments and let me know!  To me this is more than a blind item.  It's more like a shot in the dark, but then again - I could be the only one who can't see.

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NEWS OF THE WEIRD

Two 10-year-old boys walk into a bar... It sounds like the setup for a joke, right? WRONG!  Thais actually happened on Saturday afternoon at Score in Miami where GaySocialite Don Hood was working.

Hood posted this alarming humorous sad Facebook bulletin:

Don's right.  Something isn't right here.

Score, a nightclub that caters to the gay audience, clearly isn't the right place for a child.  For some reason, I picture some redneck parents in a pick-up waiting outside and laughing after allowing the youngsters to give it a shot. Earlier this week, a cross dressing 4-year-old was caught roaming the streets in Tennessee carrying a beer and wearing a stolen dress.  Now this.

I asked Don if the little tots that wondered into Score ordered cocktails, but Hood said they did not.  I guess his fatherly instinct kicked in, because he bounced the pre-teens right away.

 "They ran in, and I chased them out," Don said.  At least someone had these little brats' interest at heart!

If you experience News of the Weird as it happens, e-mail with your story.

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The folks at UK's GT magazine asked 32 male stars to bare all for their December/ January edition, and superstar GaySocialite Jason Dottley got naked!  We've got Jason's nudie pic after the break!

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Today's Afternoon Delight is Joshua Delos.  A New York model who has appeared in various campaigns and has been shot by some of the top photographers in the business!

Delos is not even 20 yet, and he's already got it going on!  

There are more pictures of Joshua Delos after the break, but they may be considered NSFW!

RSVP for TWO HOUR open bar!

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FAVORITE THINGS

Our Favorite Things selection continues this year with Harrah's Casino & Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. 

This fall, the GaySocialites attended OutinAC and had the honor of staying at Harrah's.  If you're looking for a getaway, we suggest you head to Atlantic City and stay at Harrah's.

Whether you're lounging around the perfectly heated indoor pool or vegging out to sensational room service after a day of intense gambling, Harrah's is like living in the lap of luxury!

Atlantic City has come a long way.  They even have a gay bar!  Ask the concierge at Harrah's when you arrive, and I'm sure they'll point you in the right direction.

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GAY MARRIAGE

Gays may not be able to get married in most parts of the country, but same-sex couples in Washington may soon be able to tie the not.

The council voted 11 to 2 in favor of gay marriage, and mayor Adrian Fenty has promised to sign the bill.  The only problem could be that Congress gets to approve all measures for DC, so they could vote it down.

One of the two 'no' votes came from former mayor Marion Barry who is now a council member.  Rather than voting now, he voted "I don't."

Proponents to gay marriage say they will fight the bill in Congress and later at the polls.  With no opposition, gay couples in DC could be getting married as soon as March.

The council passed a bill earlier this year to recognize gay marriages performed elsewhere in the country.  Congress allowed that measure to become law with little opposition.

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FAVORITE THINGS

Our holiday favorite things continues with the place where the GaySocialites will be getting fit this as a part of New Year's resolutions!  You must come see us at Steel Gym!

Ken Hunt, the gentle giant boss man, is one of those trainers who can motivate you and push you at the same time.  I can't promise that you'll be able to perform simple actions the day after training with Ken, but I found that it is possible to function without picking anything up or carrying a bag.

Seriously, I've never felt more comfortable and more motivated to get in great shape!  King Ralphy is bulking up for the Winter Music Festival, Dina Marie is getting trim for her record release and I'm just trying to firm up a little so I don't actually look my age!

This favorite thing is one of our most favorite things.  Check out Steel Gym! A gym membership would also make a good gift for someone you love!

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SHOT OF THE DAY

Our shot of the day comes from the West Coast.  It's San Francisco's annual Speedo Santa Run. 

Who says you can't sell a little sex to make some money for AIDS research while drawing a whole lot of awareness as well.  Oh, did I forget to mention that the Speedo Santa Run is a benefit for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation?

Makes it a little more fun to watch, doesn't it?  Who doesn't want to watch a bunch of sexy do-gooders in nothing but their speedos.  I'd chip in to that!

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Andrew Grande, who performed in gay porn under the name Dustin Michaels, has died after being tasered by police.  Sadly, Grande's last moments played out on film.  The video below is very graphic and may not be appropriate for everyone.

Grande was evidently being apprehended by cops when he swallowed a bag of marijuana.  Cops then tasered him which eventually led to breathing problems. Before you know it, Andrew was dead.

TruTV has addition video on which police officers predict that they've probably just killed Grande.

“Yeah, I don’t want to see nobody die,” one of the Bay County Police officers says. “Not over this. I ain’t never seen nobody eat something like that. I don’t know how many bags he got in his mouth.”

Another can be heard on a cell phone saying that Andrew is probably dead.

“My gut is, probably signal 7, but we’ll see,” the officer said. "Signal 7" is the cop code to describe a dead person.

Under the name Dustin Michaels, Grande appeared on such website as Broke Straight Boys and Naked Kombat.  He also evidently maintained an Xtube channel that has since been deleted.

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Houston became the largest US city to elect an openly gay mayor over the weekend as Annise Parker earned a solid victory with 53% of the vote.

Parker never really made her sexual orientation an issue.  Some conservative groups condemned her for "homosexual behavior", but that didn't seem to affect voters.

LGBTQ groups are cheering Parker's victory.

"The fact that an openly gay candidate wins for mayor in the nation's fourth-largest city, in the South, in Texas, shows that when Americans get to know gay people as people, not as stereotypes, their resistance to treating gay people equally reduces," said Evan Wolfson, director of Freedom to Marry, which advocates for legalizing gay marriage.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Diane Sawyer said good-bye to Good Morning America on Friday as she moves to her new gig as the anchor of the ABC evening news program World News.

Sawyer becomes only the second female to be the sole anchor of an evening news cast behind her new competition on CBS, Katie Couric.  Sawyer and Couric will take the majority in a slot traditionally dominated by male news anchors. As a matter of fact, this will leave Brian Williams as the only male anchor on the evening news.

After 10 years behind the GMA desk, Sawyer will start her new gig on December 21st as Charles Gibson retires.  ABC has announced that George Stephanopoulos will replace Sawyer on GMA.  We had hoped they might pick Suze Orman to solidify GMA as the gayest morning news in the land.  GMA weather forecaster Sam Champion and co-anchor Robin Roberts are both gay.

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NIGHTLIFE

I HEARD... Veteran New York nightlife professional, Rickey Mercado, has a new gig at Posh in Hell's Kitchen.

Many of you probably know Rickey well whether you've been a regular at his Speed/ Shelter space, HK Hell's Kitchen or most recently Lucky Strike bowling alley.  

We don't have a lot of detail yet, but we do know that Rickey will be the manager at Posh after a brief orientation with the company.

Mercado has been around for a while and is known for being able to add flair to any nightlife establishment.  I'm sure we're going to be hearing a lot about Posh in the near future.

Posh is located at 405 West 51st Street in New York City.

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SPONSORED NIGHTLIFE EVENT

Join us on Saturday night at New York's number one 18 and over party, Drama Saturdays at Club Rush.

There's a TWO HOUR open bar with complimentary well drinks from 10pm until midnight.  Come early to soak that up, and plan to stay late to dance with the go-go boys to beats by Steve Sidewalk all night long.

Bring along an invite or your college ID for reduced admission.  Club Rush is located at 579 Sixth Avenue in New York! RSVP for TWO HOUR open bar!

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SHOT OF THE DAY

Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, and in honor of our Jewish friends - here's Adam Sandler's infamous "Hanukkah" song.

Whether you're spelling it Chanukah, Chanukkah, Hanukkah, Hanuka or Channuka; Sandler's little song is guaranteed to bring some laughter into your festival of lights.

Growing up as a Christian in the Bible belt, I never knew much about Judiasm.  After beginning my study of Kabbalah, I try to dedicate a little time to Hannukah each year whether I celebrate or not.  It is great way to learn about how it all began.

Happy Hanukkah!

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In case you haven't heard, Kylie Minogue is releasing "Kylie Live in New York," a live recording of one of her Manhattan shows earlier this year.  The GaySocialites were in the audience the night of the recording, but in case you weren't - you can get a sneak peak tonight on Kylie's YouTube channel.

"Kylie Live in New York" is a recording of the final performance on Minogue's US tour earlier this year.

The full version will be released on Monday, December 14th on iTunes.  This is a digital release only, so you'll have to get it online.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

Its like Real Housewives day around here or somethin'!

Jill Zarin, my favorite housewife and a member of the Real Housewives of New York City cast, popped up on the Today show this morning to kick off Hanukkah by sharing her family latke receipe.

While Zarin whipped up her family latke receipe, we got a heaping helping of her zany personality.  As for the food- Jill calls it a light-latke, but her husband Bobby says it actually isn't a real latke.  Al Roker compared it to a knish.

I'm not Jewish, but I love Hanukkah food!  I'd take a latke right now, real or faux!

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PHONE PAPS

Here's some cell phone video of Kim Zolciak and Andy Cohen on stage at Splash in New York City to resurrect our  Phone Paps column*. We'll have he full video here at gaysocialites.blog soon, so check back later.

Zolciak got booed by fans who said they waited shoulder-to-shoulder and bulge-to-buttocks for over two hours to see her perform. Was Kim tardy for her own party?

gaysocialites.blog EXCLUSIVE

The Real Housewives star wasn't late at all.  She was hanging out backstage with promoters Alan Picus, Chris Ryan and Dougie Meyer as well as "the press" (i.e. King Ralphy (pictured below), Andrew Werner, Jeff Eason, yours truly) and others.  It was a real shit show, but a good time over all!

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After Zolciak took the stage, fans quickly forgot how long they had been waiting and blew the roof off the house by singing along with Kim to "Tardy for the Party" twice!  (I guess that's what happens when you only have one song, but hey - it's one song more than I have!)

Hats off to Alan Picus for getting Zolciak at his Campus Thursday party!  He packed the house.  You couldn't walk inside Splash at all!  It was wall-to-wall gay boy!  You don't see parties like that too often!

Standouts (other than those previously mentioned): Watch What Happens host Andy Cohen, Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dina Manzo, recording artist Dina Marie, Zolciak look-a-like Chaka Convict, nightlife promoter Jason Preston, gorgeous go-go god Brandon Probst, DJ's Steve Sidewalk and Vito Fun.

Don't forget, we'll have the full video of Kim's performance of "Tardy for the Party" later on gaysocialites.blog.

*Catch a celebrity in action? Here's your chance to be our Phone Paps! Snap a picture or get some video on your cell phone and send it to , and we might just publish it here on the site!

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THURSDAY NIGHT ON TELEVISION

The Real Housewives of Orange County is all new tonight, and there seems to be some major drama brewing!

The day has finally come for Lynne and her daughter to go under the knife and the two are both anxious for their surgeries, will each procedure go smoothly? 

And it’s a meeting of the frenemies when Tamra and Gretchen sit down to try and bury the hatchet. 

But when Tamra presses Gretchen about past rumors that she refuses to let die, will Gretchen walk out on her?  Or will the two finally find civil ground?

The Real Housewives of Orange County airs tonight at 10/9c on Bravo.

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American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert appeared on The View this morning in a pre-recorded interview and performance.

During his interview, Lambert basically said the same ole' same ole'.  While he didn't seem apologetic for his behavior during this AMA performance that led to the cancellation of all live performances on ABC, Lambert had the women of The View agreeing that there should be bigger things for people to worry about.

The co-hosts seemed to want to some fire during Lambert's performance, but they got a watered down version of "Whataya Want From Me":

Lambert also admitted that while he is a sexual person, this isn't how he wanted to get started with his professional career.

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CHARLES ON...

This week, the gay awards shows started wrapping up 2009 with the Glammy's and the Out Music Awards.

After every Glammy presentation, the nominees and their friends walk away bitter after discovering that the least suspected are normally the ones who get the awards. "Let's start our own awards," shouted one multi-colored queen as another said "let's just buy nicer trophies and carry them around."  Both are great ideas, but why not just offer an awards presentation that everyone sees as fair? With facts to back it and a well-chosen committee to govern it?

That's why I've decided to re-craft the GaySocialites Awards and re-name them "The New York Gay Nightlife Awards."  The GNA's will be handed out during gay pride and will recognize those who go above and beyond in New York's gay nightlife scene.

We'll continue to vote the same way that gaysocialites.blog has given away their awards for the past five years and the same way HX held their voting process as well.  A fair online ballot will be given to anyone who requests one simply by logging in to an online voting machine.

A steering committee will consist of a panel of nightlife professionals from different genres throughout the gay nightlife scene.

I'm not taking anything away from either of this week's awards ceremonies. They both had their moments.  Peppermint stole the show at the Glammy's with her fire blowing opening number, and Acid Betty pulled her own little Kanye at the Out Music Awards by stealing the stage during a bland number.

I also have to tip my hat to those recognized this week.  Each and every one of them definitely deserved it, and I can't say I discredit any of them at anything they do. 

I assume the Glammy's will continue to recognize those who bring the pizazz to the industry as the Out Music Awards shines the spotlight on the artists.  The New York Gay Nightlife Awards will recognize those who create the basis for it all and contribute the most to making each and every New York night unforgettable.

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As we told you on Monday, I didn't get a Glammy this year for Best Writer/ Blogger.  However, that didn't stop Dina Marie and I (pictured above) from celebrating the fact that some other peeps did take home those nifty little plastic trophies on Sunday.  Here's a complete list of those winners:

[Photo by Andrew Werner Photoghraphy]

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Our Afternoon Delight is the lovely Craig Malozzi who was shot in these photos by esteemed photographer Kristopher Kelly.

Malozzi is a model who is often remembered for his chiseled good looks and heavenly body.

If you like Craig Malozzi, there are more photos after the break.

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NIGHTLIFE

American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert was spotted last night at Splash in New York City.  It's like ar ight of passage for any gay visiting New York City.

No big shocker, but Adam picked to stop by the "Musical Monday" party where queens belt out sho2w tunes and aspiring Broadway superstars show off what they've got.

Adam and his friends didn't sing, but they evidently got a lot of attention.  They were overheard saying their next stop was Barracuda.  I wonder if they ever made it.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

This Afternoon Delight got his start on the cover of Genre Magazine, but Drew Van Acher went on to become the face of Abercrombie & Fitch.

Van Acker has also modeled for "International Jock", "American Eagle", and "fantasticmag", among others.

There are more pictures of Drew Van Archer after the break!

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STUPID BITCHES CLUB

On Thursday, gaysocialites.blog inducted more members into their Stupid Bitches Club as the 38 New York Senators who voted against gay marriage each earned their spot in the coveted organization.

The Stupid Bitches Club (or SBC) recognizes stupid people who do bitchy things to promote hate or general stupidity.

Other members include Britney Spears, Ann Coulter, Sarah Palin and Carrie Prejean.  There's a full list of the Senators who were inducted into gaysocialites.blog's SBC after the break.

Some of those names include girlfriend beater Hiram Monserrate, defector Ruben Diaz Sr and alleged self-hating homosexual Carl Krueger. 

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The shit has hit the fan for New York State Senator, Carl Kruger.  The unmarried old Democrat from Brooklyn got heckled by gay rights activists as he exited the Senate Chambers on Wednesday after he voted against a bill that would legalize gay marriage.

Kruger, who is rumored to be gay, might be one of the many Senators who voted on the issue for political gain.

New York Governor David Paterson called out some of those self righteous politicans on Thursday morning calling Wednesday "as sad a day as I've had since I joined public service"

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FAVORITE THINGS

Every day until Christmas we're introducing you to our Favorite Things of 2009.  Each year, we tell you about little things we've discovered on our journeys that we know you'll enjoy too.

One of my most favorite things of 2009 was the addition of Sweet Tea to the menu at McDonald's.  If you follow me on Twitter, then you know that I'm @McDonald's at least two or three times each day for a sweet tea stop.

As a southern living in the big city, there are few things that really remind me of home.  Sure, I can wonder into the shopping mall or grab some Memphis-style BBQ in Time Square; but nothing says East Tennessee like a good glass of sweet tea.

If you've never tried the fresh brewed sweet tea at McDonald's, you don't know what you're missing. It's only $1 for the large size, and its very refreshing with a nice kick of caffeine to help you get through your day.

McDonald's sweet tea is definitely one of my favorite things!

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GAY MARRIAGE

Sadly, in a sense, it wasn't even close.  New York's State Senate voted down a measure on Wednesday  that would have legalized gay marriage in the Empire State.

After hours of emotional testimony, the bill was defeated by a vote of 24 to 38.

Senator Tom Duane of Manhattan made this emotional plea before the vote: "This legislation would merely provide me and tens of thousands of other New Yorkers with equal rights in New York State. It would make me equal in every way to everyone else in this chamber." 

I guess Sen. Duane's peers in the State Senate don't see him or us as equal.  It's a sad day in New York State.

gaysocialites.blog is working to obtain the roll call to see which Senators are against us and which ones are for us.  We'll publish that as soon as we receive it.

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SHOT OF THE DAY

This Super 8 home video of Marilyn Monroe has surfaced in which the late actress was evidently busted smoking weed.  Take a look for yourself.

This video of Monroe and her friends was evidently shot over 50 years ago in New Jersey when they were passing around what is identified as "reefer" and looks like marijuana.  The man behind the camera is an unidentified film maker.

Wanna get your hands on the original copy of this Marilyn Monroe home video (whether she's smoking pot or not?)  It's about to go up for sale on Ebay.  It is expected to bring in at least a half a million dollars.

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NIGHTLIFE

Cops in St. Louis are investigating a gay bashing outside of a nightclub involving three men who say they were victims of a hate crime. 

Police say it's a bit too early to tell, but hearing Jacob Oiwowarczyk's story makes it seem pretty apparent.

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NIGHTLIFE RUMOR CONTROL

Rumors are flying after Adam Lambert showed up at risque East Village sleeze bar, The Box, over the weekend.  The story evidently unfolded on Twitter when cross-dressing performer, Trick, tweeted that he had urinated on the American Idol runner-up.

I guess that takes care of our rumor.  A cross-dresser named Trick did actually piss on Adam Lambert at The Box in Manhattan.

According to eye-witnesses, Lambert's initial reaction wasn't good.  However, he evidently loosened up after someone told him it was all a gag.

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MUSIC MONDAY

Here it is!  This is Adam Lambert's debut music video "For Your Entertainment".  Everyone is talking about Lambert these days, but not because his album is great.  Adam is making headlines over a controversial performance at the American Music Awards.

On Friday, he showed up on The CBS Early Show where he talked about being a sexual person and performed two songs.

Lambert loves to over-sing songs doesn't he?!  It wasn't so bad on American Idol, but as a professional it's starting to get annoying.

Enjoy Adam's "For Your Entertainment" video above.

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GLAMMY AWARDS

One week from today, the 11th Annual Glammy Awards will recognize the best in nightlife.  Over the past eleven years, the Glammy's have become a well renowned awards ceremony honoring everyone from drag queens and musicians to nightclub promoters and bloggers.

You might think that such a large production has to be planned by a huge corporation or a gaggle of committees, however that isn't the case.  The woman behind the organization that honors others has a tendency to stay in the shadows herself.  gaysocialites.blog wants to give you the chance to get to know the woman behind the Glammy's, so we grabbed a valuable moment of Cherry Jubilee's very busy day!

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Steel Gym and Senses Salon in association with gaysocialites.blog and Vlada Bar cordially invite you to "The Trevor Project Date Auction and Cocktail Party" on Friday, December 4th at Vlada Bar in Manhattan.

Ken Hunt and Dina Marie Delicious will be the auctioning off 12 of New York City's hottest bachelors each with a tempting date package including dinners at such restaurants as Lucky Chengs, Cafeteria and HK as well as evenings of dancing, movies and theatre. With Ronnie Hokanson and King Ralphy joining them as emcees, you're guaranteed to be entertained. And you never know, you might have the chance to buy the man of your dreams for a good cause!

D1 Music Recording Artist SupaNova performs his Billboard hit single "Boody Shake"

To top off the evening and help reach our $10,000 goal, Dina Marie will auction off a luxury gift basket compliments of Marie Claire!

Vlada is located at 331 w 51st Street in New York City. Stay tuned to gaysocialites.blog for more details. 

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Black Friday's Afternoon Delight is one of my favorite male models!  His name is Miro Moreira, and he's Brazilian.

Miro has done lots of runway work and has appeared in print spreads ranging from and editorial piece V Magazine to camaigns for D&G and Levi's.  He's also appeared on "The Boy" and risen to fame among the gays using that route.

There are more pictures of Miro Moreira after the break!

Thanksgiving Weekend at Rush in NYC

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CNN's silver fox, Anderson Cooper, might be ready to settle down with his new boyfriend, Ben Maisani.

The National Enquirer is reporting that Cooper and Maisani might be moving in together, and Cooper's new relationship with Ben might lead him out of the closet.

"Anderson has found his 'Mr. Right' in Ben. Their relationship is so solid they want to move in together, and they've been looking at Manhattan real estate," a source said.

Maisani is the co-owner of East Village sleeze bar, Eastern Block.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Today's Afternoon Delight is mixed martial arts fighter Matthew Riddle aka "The Riddler."  Tell me you wouldn't all have fantasy of this one slapping you around a little... ok, maybe not...

Regardless, Riddle sure is pretty to look at!  If you're down with our fighting fantasy, there are more pictures of Matthew "The Riddler" Riddle after the break.

Thanksgiving Weekend at Rush in NYC

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Bravo has become the home of reality TV, and now they're taking it to the next level with "Launch My Line".

The new competition reality show features ten well-known professionals, who are highly regarded in their own field of expertise, but want to launch their own clothing line.  They'll each be paired with an established fashion expert. The ten teams are put to the test, as they have to rely on each other's expertise to produce a cohesive fashion line.

"Launch My Line" debuts on Wednesday, December 2nd at 11pm.

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Here's another reason why I love "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor, Katie Couric.  The lady can evidently bust a move, and in today's "Facebook-age" nothing is private.

These photos of Couric celebrating her new gig a few years ago have hit the web via her daughter's Facebook page.

In a photo album titled, "Four Martini Minimum," Couric daughter posted these pictures of Katie from 2006 while she partied at the Hudson hotel following the announcement of her as the new boss over the "CBS Evening News.

Katie had reason to celebrate.  When she moved to CBS News, Couric became the first woman ever to serve as the solo anchor of an evening news cast.   

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CHARLES ON

The holiday season has a different meaning for everyone, but over all giving and receiving would probably be the central themes.

My friends and family are wonderful, so I can honestly say that I get more gifts each year than I could possibly deserve.  I also think I do a pretty decent job at finding the perfect gifts for those on my list as well.

This year, however, I plan to focus more on giving back to the community and those who need it most.

There are tons of ways to get involved during the holiday season. You could volunteer at a food bank, buy a gift for an underprivileged child or possibly attend a benefit or charity event. The options are nearly endless.

This year, I'm proud to be co-chairing the host committee for the Trevor Project Date Auction and Cocktail Party sponsored by Steel Gym, Senses Salon and gaysocialites.blog.  If you're in New York, this is a very simple way to give back. Come bid on the hot bachelors or just soak up the free vodka and entertainment at Vlada Bar in Manhattan on Friday, December 3rd at 8pm.  Why not get laid and help someone in need at the same time?

This is just one way that you can give back this holiday season. No matter what it is, please take a moment and help someone out this year.  Whether you're donating your time, money or just a smile; every little bit counts!

"Charles On" is a syndicated column published here weekly. Ronnie Hokanson is an online journalist and nightlife personality.  He currently serves as the Editorial Director at gaysocialites.blog.  For more information on the content of "Charles On", please contact .

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NIGHTLIFE

Top honors to those involved in making your nightlife incredible will be honored one week from Sunday in the 2009 Glammy Awards.

Nods have been handed out and the votes are currently being counted in categories that include drag performers, hosts, DJs, dancers and even writers.

Two gaysocialites.blog were nominated for Glammy's this year,  Dina Marie as best hostess and me as best writer/ blogger.

Anyone can attend the Glammy Awards presentation.  This year it takes place at Splash in New York City (50 W. 17th Street) on December 6th at 9pm.

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Some folks are pissed after a racist photo of First Lady Michelle Obama popped up in the Google Image search.

The photo, which evidently features the First Lady with monkey like features, won't be removed though.

Google says the images in their search are chosen with "algorithms using thousands of factors to calculate a page's relevance to a given query," and had nothing to do with the "beliefs and preferences of Google employees and the general public." 

So will the offensive photo of Mrs. Obama be removed? The answer is no.

The Google ad explains: "Accordingly, we do not remove a page from our search results simply because its content is unpopular or because we receive complaints concerning it," the disclaimer says. "We will, however, remove pages from our results if we believe the page (or its site) violates our webmaster guidelines, if we believe we are required to do so by law, or at the request of the webmaster who is responsible for the page." 

Google delivered the news through an ad on their network titled, "Sometimes our search results can be offensive." Duh. "We assure you that the views expressed by such sites are not in any way endorsed by Google," the ad explained.

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EXCLUSIVE

We may not get any full frontal shots out of  Levi Johnston's Playgirl pictorial, but gaysocialites.blog caught up with the man who designed the shoot and got a glimpse of the goods.

Playgirl's artistic director, Daniel Nardicio tells gaysocialites.blog exclusively that Levi has a lot to be proud of down there.

"He's hung!" exclaimed Nardicio.

So if Levi is so gifted below the belt, why didn't the 19-year-old stud show it off?

"He didn't show it cause he's got a custody battle coming," Nardicio explains.

I guess that's a good point. Johnston will likely have to battle former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and his baby's mother, Bristol, for custody over their baby son.

You can see a sneak peak of more photos from Levi's Playgirl photo shoot here. The entire spread will be released at Playgirl.blog in January.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Zac Efron appeared on The View along side Claire Danes, his co-star in "Me and Orson Welles".

I'm sure they talked about the Orson Welles flick, but it was Barbara Walters who stole the show as she moved in on Zac Efron.  

Joy Behar even referred to Walters as "Mrs. Robinson" as she babbled on about Efron having the best chest.

I guess you never get too old for some things.  This gives a whole new meaning to the term cougar.

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SHOT OF THE DAY

I'm no gay cougar by any means, but you have to admit "New Moon" actor Taylor Lautner is a good looking guy.  However, the Twightlight moms seem to forget that Lautner is only 17 years old.

In this video, Taylor tells Jay Leno about one Twightlight mom who wanted to take off her panties so he could sign them.

Lautner refers to the Twightlight moms as "passionate," but I call that scary!  To each their own, but if I'm obsessing over a 17 year old when I'm in my mid-40's just put me down.  I can't carry on a conversation with an 18 year old at 32.  By the time I make to my mid-40's I'm going to be so jaded!

At least my imaginary boyfriend, Zac Efron, is over 18!

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EXCLUSIVE

Here is the best look we've seen yet from the Levi Johnston's photo shoot for Playgirl.  The photos are leaking out left and right, but we're told this might be the closest thing we'll get to seeing a full frontal shot of Levi.

This photo is the steamiest photo I've seen yet.  Having seen what appears to be all of the photos from the spread to appear on Playgirl.blog, this one is the most revealing from the front.

When the photos are officially released by Playgirl in January, you'll get to see some cute shots from the rear too.  While Levi isn't in amazing shape, he's got a cute tush!

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

This gorgeous model is Kheel, and he's our Afternoon Delight.

While working as an actor and model, Kheel has been in music videos for Kelly Clarkson, Reba McEntire and Jennifer Lopez as well on the pages of T Magazine, Surface Magazine, and Tribe Magazine.

There are more pictures of Kheel after the break!

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On Sunday, New Yorkers gathered in the West Village for a candle light vigil in memory of Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado, the teenage boy in Puerto Rico who was brutally murdered because he was gay.

Puerto Rico has never tried a person for a hate crime against a member of the LGBTQ community, and people across the world are calling for this to be the first time.

Christine Quinn, the openly gay Speaker of the New York City Council, spoke to those who gathered at Pier 45 reminding them that justice must be served against those who discriminate against someone based on their sexual orientation.

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We've been talking about the release of Levi Johnston's Playgirl photos like school girls waiting for prom.  Over the weekend, I got to see the pictures.  Unless Playgirl is holding out on something, I'm not hugely impressed.  Still, however, it something you won't want to miss when Playgirl.blog officially releases the photos in January. 

There were a few butt shots in the lot of photos that I saw, but that's about it.  I didn't see even a peak at Levi's 'Johnston'.

Playgirl released a few photos of Levi over the weekend cropped from the waist up.  I think he looked a little gay in those, but the others seem to be a little more rugged.

In most of the shots that I saw, Levi is standing in a shower playing in the water.  There was some talk of a hockey stick, but I didn't see that.

And I know you're wondering about the butt.  Yeh, it's pretty cute.  I expected Levi to be a little more buff, but he has warned us that he isn't in the shape that he wanted to be for the shoot.  I guess he wasn't lying.

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The American Music Awards delivered some surprises on Sunday night including Taylor Swift's win over such big names as Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga for Artist of the Year.

I'm a huge Taylor Swift fan, so you know I'm tickled to death.  However, I think even young Taylor knew that she shouldn't have beat the late-Michael Jackson for the AMA's top honor.

Swift accepted the award live from London.  Much to my surprise, she forgot to thank Kanye West.  Taylor wasn't on our radar until Kanye ruined her Video Music Award acceptance speech to declare that Beyonce's "Single Ladies" video the best of all time.

That was the best publicity Swift could have gotten.  It really introduced her music to a lot of people (including myself!)

It was a big night for the country singers in all around categories.  The little known group, Gloriana, also beat Lady Gaga for the AMA Breakthrough Artist award.  Coincidentally, Gloriana opened for Taylor Swift during her tour this year.

Swift was nominated for six AMA awards, the only person who got more nods this year was Micaheal Jackson.  She took home several AMA's including favorite female artist in the pop/rock and country categories, favorite adult-contemporary artist and favorite country album.

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GAY STRAIGHT PORN PAST

We're normally reporting on gay porn pasts, but on Bravo's upcoming Chef Academy, one contestant fesses up to having a straight porn past.

Emmanuel Delcour (or as his adult movie fans call him, Jean Valjean) was evidently a very successful porn star before he became a student on Bravo's Chef Academy, a show that teaches non-chefs how to cook and compete.  

Thanks to  the Wikipedia page for Jean Valjean (the porn star), we have discovered that he "is the premier straight porn practitioner" of rimming female pornsters.  Classy!  At least we know he can toss a salad!

The funny thing is that Bravo seems to be capitalizing on it!  In the video above,  fellow Academy members Kup and Kylie discover Emmanuel's alter ego as Jean Valijean and his porn past!

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STUPID BITCHES CLUB

This is our first ever dual induction into the Stupid Bitches Club (SBC).  Today, we induct Sarah Palin and the idiots who waited three hours for her to sign their book.

If Palin really quit her gig as Governor of Alaska to focus on national recognition, she is not off to a good start.

While signing copies of her book, "Going Rogue," in Noblesville, Indiana late last week; a crowd of Palin supporters quickly turned against Sarah when she refused to sign their books.

Evidently, over 300 stupid bitches wasted more than 3 hours waiting to get Palin's autograph on their book. However, Palin (also a stupid bitch) snubbed many of them and just left them standing as her fancy tour bus rolled off.  As you'll see in the video above, the crowd boos and turns against the former Republican Vice-Presidential nominee.

In response, the stupid bitch says "something" is being done for the 300 stupid bitches.  That seems a bit infeasible and illogical... typical Palin style!

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Playgirl.blog has released a few teaser pictures of Levi Johnston as they continue to build the hype around his nudie debut.

These on-revealing waste-up photos were released online over the weekend by Playgirl.blog showing a tease of Johnston's photo shoot.

Creative director, Daniel Nardicio, sure knows what he is doing!  By introducing a tid bit of Levi's Playgirl shoot this weekend, people began flocking to the website signing up for memberships. All while trying to catch a glimpse of Sarah Palin's would-be son-in-law in the buff.

A few weeks ago, Levi's publicists/ manager/ bodyguard Tank Jones said: "People are going to see more of Levi than they thought." Evidently that isn't the case.

Levi says he never planned on showing his penis in the shoot.  Rumor has it, he covered it up with a hockey stick.  C'mon, a little butt action at least?

And correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Levi come across as a little... errr... gay in these pictures?  I'm just saying...

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It looks like some gay-on-gay hate is brewing between American Idol loser Adam Lambert and Out magazine editor Aaron Hicklin.

Lambert is evidently not happy that people have been questioning his image.  Many media outlets believe that Lambert isn't asking as gay as expected, and they're blaming his record label.

In the recent Out 100 edition, Hicklin wrote that Lambert's people refused to let him on the cover unless there were some straight people on there too as to not make Adam look "gay, gay."

Then Adam took a blow at Hicklin via Twitter saying,

"Dear Aaron, it's def not that deep. Chill! Guess ya gotta get attention for the magazine. U too are at the mercy of the marketing machine. Until we have a meaningful conversation, perhaps you should refrain from projecting your publications' agenda onto my career."

Then Lambert told Entertainment Weekly,

"What people don’t realize is, I am managing my image, more than maybe the editor of OUT magazine likes to give anybody credit for. My team is a team. And I really feel fortunate that 19 Management and Simon Fuller said to me, from the get-go, “We want to do what you want to do. You need to tell us how you want to do things, what interests you have,” and they’ve been incredibly supportive of me. I really mean it. I’m not being puppeted around. I didn’t want to jump onto a gay magazine as my first thing, because I feel like that’s putting myself in a box and limiting myself. It was my desire to stay away from talking about certain political and civil rights issues because I’m not a politician. I’m an entertainer. That is not my area of expertise. I can talk about relationships and personal experiences because as an artist those things involve writing lyrics and that part of my process. But I didn’t feel comfortable talking about the March on Washington. I didn’t feel comfortable, so I asked my publicist to ask the interviewer to stay away from the political questions. I take full responsibility for that. I think that the editor has his agenda and has his opinions, which I respect, but they’re not necessarily my opinions. And I wish there was a little respect for that. Not every gay man is the same gay man."

I wish Adam would feud with us!  That would be the best publicity ever!

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Whether you think his best quality is his chest, ads or eyes; it is Chest that you'll be screaming out during sex.  That's because today's Afternoon Delight is actually named, Chest.

We don't know much about Chest, but he's a total hottie!  There are more pictures of Chest after the break.  Some may be NSFW.

$4 Fridays at Club Rush in NYC

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SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION

If you got a Glammy ballot this year, they're due at the end of the day on Friday.  If you didn't get a ballot, then you should contact Cherry Jubilee via her Facebook page. 

Cherry is the woman behind it all, and this year's she's doing it bigger and better than ever!

I've begged for your vote and even given my two cents on my fellow nominees.  Oh that's right, did I forget to mention that I'm nominated for Best Writer/ Blogger.  If you haven't turned in your ballot, then please do so now.  I, of course, would appreciate your vote!

The Glammy's honor those who contribute to gay nightlife.

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NEWS OF THE WEIRD

Cops in Hoboken, New Jersey got a surprise on Wednesday afternoon when someone called to report that a dog was on their roof.  We're not talking about a small dog here either.  This guy was a Husky.

The dog, whose name is Sebastian, had been at doggie daycare and wanted to make his way back to the fun.

"Clearly he is having such a good time at Unleashed he is now trying to escape to get back there,"
 the dog's owner, Phil Kennewell, joked on the Hoboken Unleashed Facebook Fan page.

Kennewell went on to say that Sebastian "is now curled up on the sofa looking very sorry for himself."

The dog evidently jumped out of a higher window and landed on the building's garage.

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SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION

My syndicated column jumped onto two new websites this week as the Anti-Twink and Pink Banana World picked up Charles On.

Charles On is a weekly syndicated article where I rant and rave about different hot topics.  Several bloggers refer to it as my "gay Andy Rooney rant."  I guess I could see the comparison.

You can read this week's Charles On right here on gaysocialites.blog and weekly at gaysocialites.blog/charles_on and shortly there after on your favorite gay blogs such as the Anti-Twink.

The Anti-Twink and Pink Banana World are both up-and-coming LGBT blogs. Check them out if you have a moment.  If you would like to run Charles On on your website or in your publication, please contact charles@gaysocialites.blog.

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WE TOLD YOU SO...

 

It may appear that American Idol runner-up, Adam Lambert, is struggling with his sexuality as he prepares to drop his debut album.  A few weeks ago, we asked "Who is trying to straighten Adam Lambert up?" The newest issue of Out Magazine answers my question.

If you believe what they say at Out, it is the record label who is trying to prevent Lambert from coming across as too gay.

Out Editor Aaron Hicklin writes that Lambert was “the real winner for those of us who saw your success as a test of America’s growing tolerance … it’s unfortunate, therefore, that your record label and management don’t share the same view."

Commenters here at gaysocialites.blog beat me up for claiming that someone wanted Adam to seem less gay.  Whether we want to recognize it or not, Lambert is not being as openly gay as he'd like.  Back in those days, he dressed in drag and wore make-up.

I'm just saying... TOLD YA SO!

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON TELEVISION

There are only five chef'testants left on "Top Chef", and this week the pressure causes things to get a little heated in the kitchen.

The finals are almost here, so there is a lot at stake as the contestants must take a classically difficult dish involving many different proteins in one.  I'm already confused?!@!  I guess we'll have to see it to understand it.

Notable chef Thomas Keller serves a guest judge, and you'll have to watch what happens when Tom throws them a curve ball.

"Top Chef: Las Vegas" airs Wednesday nights at 10/9c on Bravo.

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CHARLES ON...

In today's web driven world, it is simple for everyone to start feeling a little bit famous every now and again.  As more people become web savvy, everyone seems to be popping up on the web.  With a few clicks of a mouse, you can be gathering friends and producing your webisodes. After a few people show interest in your work, your head starts to swell.  The problem is that you're not as famous as you think you are.

While having hundreds of "followers" on Twitter should boost anyone's self confidence at least a little, but writing clever statements in 140 characters or less isn't going to put you in the history books.  Keep in mind, you're not as famous as you think you are.

Social networking sites likes YouTube, Facebook and MySpace can make anyone feel like a superstar.  Some of their users even claim to be celebrities simply due to their online network.  These folks often spend a lot of time recording new videos, tagging photos, blogging and posting bulletins for their web friends.  The problem is that these dilusionoids really seem to think they're raising the bar.  If you fit into this category, I hate to break the news to you - you're not a celebrity.  Not even a little bit.  Oh, and you're not as famous as you think you are.

Even though you can get followers on Twitter, fans of Facebook and stalkers on MySpace, it certainly isn't fame with easy fortune.  In all reality, very few people are going to rise to fame through social networking.  So maybe you should just get a real job, because you're not as famous as you think you are!

If you see me out and about, help keep me in check too.  Don't be afraid to lean over and whisper, "you're not as famous as you think you are!"

[Charles On is a syndicated column of rants and raves by homo-journalist, Ronnie Hokanson.  Winters is currently the Editorial Director at gaysocialites.blog.  To contact him, e-mail charles@gaysocialites.blog.]

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Levi Johnston's photo shoot for Playgirl is done, and the pictures will evidently be available online early next year.

Yes, we all have to wait until January to see the full Johnston; but it seems that the shoot went well.

As a would've-been Palin in-law, Levi and his mangers/bodyguard/publicist Tank Johnson are both bragging about the shoot calling it "fantastic!"

While in New York for his Playgirl shoot,  Levi sat down with the CBS Early Show for this interview:

He isn't the most well-spoken fella, but he's country.  I, for one, can't wait to see Levi in the buff.  Our good friend, Daniel Nardicio, served as artistic director.  Some shoots evidently also involved a hockey stick.  Prrrrrrrrr

My favorite part of the interview above is when Levi talks about all of the cougar prisoners hitting on him while he visits his mother in jail.  Classy.

It's a good thing we all just want to see Johnston naked.  Who care whether or not he can hold a conversation?!

Palin, the person who dragged Levi into the spotlight, released a statement trying to fight off any negative comments that Johnston has made about her and her family.  CBS read a part of the statement and stressed that they have invited Palin on their show several times.  

Remember what happened the last time Sarah Palin went to CBS?  Katie Couric kicked her ass!

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SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION

The woman behind nightlife's Glammy Awards, Cherry Jubilee, announced on her Facebook page that November 20th will be the final day to submit your Glammy ballot if you were extended the opportunity to vote.

It's like being a part of an academy or something. I love it and fell honored to be included. If you think you should have received a ballot and didn't, you can always plead your case to Cherry via her Facebook page.

As you probably already know, I've been nominated for Best Blogger/ Writer.  I've even begged for your vote.

Today, I got a little teary eyed as I thought about that list of Glammy nominees in my category. 

Last year's winner, Lady Bunny (even though I give her a hard time), is an amazing and talented person.  As a DJ and world renowned drag queen, I don't know where she finds time to keep up such an amazing blog. I actually read it on a regular basis, and it generally makes my day a whole lot more interesting).

Michael Musto (even though he thinks I'm ugly and that my "face could stop a horse in its tracks and make it melt into glue") is a legend in his own time.  Michael Musto was gay before gay was cool, and now he's one of the coolest kids on the block.  I can't thank Musto enough for the free publicity.  If I wouldn't have publicly feuded with Lily Allen this could have been what put my name in the headlines.  Instead it got me crammed at the end of an unrelated article.  I don't give a shit what you say about me, as long as you're talking about me.  Oh, and it's my move - right Musto?

Moving right along... Perez Hilton is also nominated in my category and, well, is only one of the biggest and most well known bloggers in the world. Need I say more or even need to provide a link? What the hell, here ya go!  There is also another admirable gossip blogger nominated this year, Michael K at Dlisted.blog.  He isn't afraid to say what he's thinking, and you have to admire that!

Linda Simpson also got a Glammy nod this year.  Simpson offers up hilarity on the online magazine, mycomrade.blog, putting her in a category of her own.  Wigs off to Miz Simpson!  Please keep us in the nightlife know!

I'm honored to be nominated against each and everyone of these writers, and I'd be even more honored to beat them and take home this year's Glammy Award for Best Writer/ Blogger!  Please submit your ballot if you haven't, and I'd really appreciate your vote! 

I love you all!  Thanks for reading!

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Kathy Griffin is evidently going to appear on an upcoming episode of "Law and Order: SVU."  

"SVU" executive producer, Neal Baer, confirmed the news via his Twitter page.  The episode will evidently air on February 10th.

Griffin will be playing a gay activist which goes right along with her real "life on the D-list."

ABC recently announced that Miz Griffin will host their new "Just Dance" show.

You know I love Kathy!  I'm glad she loves the gays too, both on SVU and in real life!

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Our new Friday sponsor for the Afternoon Delight has us thinking about twinkies as we head into the weekend.  Do you remember Austin A?  He is one of the many men who got tied up with designer Marc Jacobs after he dumped Jason Preston but before he tied the knot.

Now, Austin tells us he's living in England where he recently became engaged to get married.

There are more pictures of Austin A after the break!  Some of them are NSFW!

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Little tid bits about Levi Johnston's Playgirl photo shoot are slowing starting to leak out, and his manager tells Us Weekly that "the shoot was fantastic!"

"People are going to see more of Levi than they thought," Tank Jones said. "There was a hockey stick involved."

Oh sweet Jesus!  I can't wait to see what Levi does with said hockey stick!

Tank also says that Levi has been as cool as a cucumber during the entire shoot.  As a nude model, Us reports, Johnston wasn't nervous in the slightest.

You know that means Levi is in great shape and hung like a horse!  I can't wait to see Johnston in Playgirl!!

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An judge sentenced Evangelist cult leader wannabe Tony Alamo to 175 years behind bars on Friday.  Alamo is accused of taking teen girls across state lines to have sexy with them.

At 74, Alamo will spend the rest of his life in prison.

"May (God) have mercy on your soul," U.S. District Judge Harry Barnes told Alamo, according to reports.

Alamo is still a bit diluted and clearly doesn't think he's done too much wrong.  Before the judge slapped him with his sentence, he said: 

“I’m glad I’m me and not the deceived people in the world.”

Three women testified that Alamo tried to make them his child brides and used his role as pastor and father figure to control the young girls.

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When Levi Johnston wraps his Playgirl shoot in New York, he's got another invite on the calendar.  His would-be mother-in-law, Sarah Palin, wants him to come over for Thanksgiving dinner.

"It's lovely to think that he would ever even consider such a thing," Palin told Oprah Winfrey in an interview set to air the day before the publication of her memoir titled "Going Rogue." />

"Because," she said, "he is a part of the family and you want to bring him in the fold and kind of under your wing. And he needs that, too, Oprah. I think he needs to know that he is loved and he has the most beautiful child and this can all work out for good."

I'm sure Sarah doesn't really want Levi to come over to her house.  I mean this week he's posting nude and hanging with New York City's King of Sleeze, Daniel Nardicio.  Next week, he's having Thanksgiving dinner with the most conservative woman on the planet.  I seriously doubt it.

The entire Oprah interview with Sarah Palin airs on Monday.  Check your local listings.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Gregory Nalbone is a model who works and lives in New York, and today he's our Afternoon Delight.

Nalbone says he appreciates artistic photos that strong, beautiful images.  He has a lot of those in his portfolio.

We have more photos of Gregory Nalbone after the break.

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BREAKING NIGHTLIFE NEWS

It looks like some of the staff at Dtox got trashed!  According to an insider at the dive bar located in Manhattan's East Village, a new manager has decided to fire their entertainment staff leaving some drag queens and DJs in the unemployment line.

gaysocialites.blog's Jane Leahy spoke exclusively to PhDJ who was a victim to the Dtox firings.

"The new manager [the owners] hired has fired me along with all the queens still standing--without the owner's knowledge, PhDJ said. "But the owner's indifferent to all the changes. He's looking to sell the bar," PhDJ dished.

The owners at Dtox also own Urge, another gay dive bar right next door.

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After a confession on Friday by openly gay Representative Barney Frank, many are wondering today if the Congressman is a pot head.

Evidently, when Frank's boyfriend James Ready got arrested in his home on marijuana charges, Frank was there.

MyFoxBoston is reporting that Ready was charged with marijuana possession, cultivation and use of drug paraphernalia.  He pleaded guilty to civil possession and paid a fine.  The rest of the charges were dropped last year.

Frank said he did not know his boyfriend was growing weed and was not charged.  He continues to be an advocate for the legalization of medicinal marijuana.

I saw legalize it, and we'll all light up together!

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TELEVISION REVIEW

On Saturday night, late night TV got added an openly gay woman to the mix as "The Wanda Sykes Show" debuted on Fox.  

Unlike the new late night leader David Letterman or any of his followers (Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Craig Ferguson and now George Lopez), Sykes has to go up against "SNL."  For that vary resaon, Wanda's show is all over the place.

It's part skit comedy, part news satire.  However, unlike the others, Wanda Sykes has a drag queen:

I think Sykes is hilarious, and you know I mostly support the gays.  I'm hoping "The Wanda Sykes" show can work through their kinks so she can stick around late night for a while!

"The Wanda Sykes Show" airs Saturday nights at 11:00pm.

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SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION

gaysocialites.blog is proud to announce that our soon-to-be fit bodies are going to be sponsored by our fabulous friend Ken Hunt (pictured here) and the gorgeous staff at Steel Gym in Chelsea.

King Ralphy, Dina Marie and I start training on Monday.  Ken and the folks at Steel are going to help us get a jump start on our New Year's resolution!  By this time next year, we're going to be some healthy gay socialites!

If you wanna join the fun and work out with us, we'll be posting our workout schedule on our respective twitter accounts (@charleswinters, @kingralphy, @dinadelicious) and on the gaysocialites.blog twitter account (@gaysocialites).  We'll also be tracking our progress here on the site.

Contact Ken Hunt and the guys at Steel Gym if you want to get fit with us.  Tell them you're a gay socialite, and they'll hook you up with a deal.  Let's get physical!

Can I give up McChicken's and Sweet Tea? Will Ralphy cut down on the cigs? Can Dina Marie get fit for her album cover?  You'll have to stay tuned to gaysocialites.blog for video and photo updates to find out!

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SUNDAY GOSPEL WITH SHEALITA BABAY
By guest Reverend Ronnie Hokanson

[Editor's note:  This week's Sunday Gospel sermon will be delivered by Reverend Ronnie Hokanson, Universal Life Church.  Evidently Shelita Babay went on a binge over the weekend and is thus MIA on the Lord's Day.  Tsk. Tsk!]

As fill in pastor at Shealita's church on the web, I would like to spread a message of love and hope.  I know Shealita uses this as a corner to instill the fear of the Lord Almighty and share her message of hate, bigotry and racism.

The message is clear.  God loves everyone 

The Bible even says so.  1 John 4:7 reads, "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God."

Whether you're gay, straight, white, black; God loves you.  We have all sinned, and we shouldn't judge one another.

We should want what is best for each other rather than breaking each other down.

In conclusion, Shealita is going to die when she reads this message of love and hope... if she didn't overdose this weekend.  We still aren't sure.  No one has heard from her.  She's resurface, she always does... and this will teach the bitch to miss her deadline again.

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With new speculation around a new man in his life, the bloggers are once again trying to out CNN's Anderson Cooper.

From Michael Musto and Perez Hilton to Page Six and Gawker, everyone is trying to yank the sexy silver fox out of the closet.  But why?

The answer is simple.  It's because Anderson is hot!  You know if he was fat and ugly, we wouldn't care!  I can see where he is coming from.  With people from the back woods who leave comments like this, some people may not want to get their news from a homo.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

It's almost Friday, and I'm feeling it! Today's Afternoon Delight is guaranteed to make our evening a little more exciting!

David Rich is a fitness instructor and model in Los Angeles.  You can visit his website, www.davidrichfitness.blog, for a private session!

There are more pictures of David after the break.  Some may be NSFW!!

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The Trevor Project has announced that they will honor LGBT actor, Neil Patrick Harris, and AT&T at their holiday event in December.

The press release calls Harris, the star of "How I Met Your Mother",  a compelling example for LGBTQ youth through his extraordinary professional and personal success.

For many years, I have been a passionate and enthusiastic supporter of The Trevor Project’s lifesaving work, and I’m deeply honored to be recognized by an organization which has such a vital mission,” said Harris. “Everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, should be able to live their lives proudly as exactly who they are. I’m hopeful that in accepting this award, and in helping to build further awareness of The Trevor Project’s resources, I can in some small way make a difference in the lives of LGBTQ [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning] youth.

As for AT&T, the Trevor Project described their company as "a champion of diversity and a progressive corporate leader committed to equality, as demonstrated by its continuous 100% Index rating by the Human Rights Campaign."

The Trevor Project is a national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among LGBT youth.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON TELEVISION

It's the night for dish on "Top Chef" with a special episode dedicated to the drama of seasons past.

Season 5's Fabio Vivani hosts this elegant dinner for previous "Top Chef" contestants, but can he control the when things get a little heated?

What will happen when old rivals like Ilan and Marcel confront each other?

And what was the real story behind season 5’s finale between Casey's role in Carla's failed dishes?

You'll have to tune in to "Top Chef" tonight at 10/9c on Bravo.

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BREAKING NEWS

Authorities in Ohio are scrambling to identify at least six bodies if not more found in a home in Cleveland.  CNN is reporting that police have just found at least one more body, if not more, near the home. 

Destruction materials including a large backhoe have been called in to dig around the home to see if more bodies remain.

Those on the scene are comparing it to the Jeffrey Dahmer killings in the 1980s.  The smell around the home is reportedly so bad that it burns your nose to enter the house's proximity.

The home belongs to Anthony Sowell, and cops say they now have him in custody.

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POLITICS

One year ago, Barack Obama was elected President of the United States by a landslide winning solid blue states like New Jersey and even taking traditionally red states like Virginia.  

Now Obama's staying power might be getting put to the test as Democrats in both Virigina and New Jersey are struggling for a win.

President Obama has been to both states several times, but his star power may not even be enough to help these two struggling Democrats out.

In the New Jersey Governor's race, polls show the race tight between incumbent Jon Corzine (D) and challenger Chris Christie (R).  In Virginia, it doesn't look good for the Democrat Creigh Deeds.  He'll likely get wiped out by Republican challenger Bob McDonnell.

A McDonnell win in Virginia would not be as big as a Christie in NJ, but either could be damaging to Obama's power in mid-term elections.  What do you think?

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POLITICAL ENDORSEMENT

The race for New York's City Council in the First District hits close to home for me, literally.  That's because I live in the Financial District, and that is also the World Headquarters for gaysocialites.blog.  Regular readers know that, but what many of you may not know is that I considered running for this seat myself.

Living in a rent stabilized building that stands the threat of instability or forced evictions to make way for new condos, having someone who can represent my personal interests is clearly important.  In the primary, the incumbent Alan Gerson, was defeated by Margaret Chin.  Chin, also a resident of the Financial District turned heads doing what many of us thought we couldn't do... beat the incumbent.  

Clearly a strong personality and a grass roots leader, Chin is what we need to represent the First District of the greatest city in the world.  The person who represents from Chinatown to Battery Park and from South Ferry to Battery Bark City also represents the land on which City Hall sets.  We need a dedicated leader with a solid agenda.

That's why gaysocialites.blog would like to endorse Margaret Chin for Cty Council in our district.  We hope the 'neighborhood gays' will rally behind us and swing by the poll to vote for Chin.  She's what we need, and I'm happy to put my support behind her.

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CHARLES ON...

In case you missed it, the 11th Annual Glammy nominations are out, and I'm nominated for a second year running.  [thank you, thank you... but hold your applause]. The ballots are going out even as we speak, I'd basically like to beg for your vote.

I got my first nomination last year. I lost.  Not only did I lose, but I lost to the Bunny... Lady Bunny.  

Now, it isn't the least bit humiliating to lose to one of the world's most famous DJing drag queens.  The problem is that I'm neither a drag queen nor a DJ.  I'm a journalist with degree in Broadcasting.  I just choose to report on something that other serious journalists may not, nightlife.

That's why this year, I'm taking my Glammy nomination seriously and basically begging for your vote.  At gaysocialites.blog, we have recently expanded to become an online magazine. We're growing our format to cover more news, entertainment, politics and theatre.  My goal is to give you, the gays, a place where you can get more than gay news.  We have a phenomenal team in place, and I share this nomination with them.

With what appears to be the fall of gay print media, blogging and online news outlets are taking the lead.  Whether it is true or not, I like to think of myself as a pioneer for gay blogging.  With a Glammy win for best blogger/ writer, I hope this will give the steam to lead this industry into the future.

Who's coming with me? [Sorry, Jerry MacGwire moment.]  I'd appreciate your support and vote in this Glammy category for Best Blogger/ Writer.  If you get a ballot, circle my name and send it back... or however you kids do it these days.

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POLITICS

Houston could be the first top 10 US city to elect an openly gay mayor tomorrow, and things are looking good for Annise Parker.

Parker has been with her partner for almost 20 years, and they have two adopted kids.  She's a family woman, and she might be Houston's next mayor if the polls are correct. 

A Lake Research poll released this week showed Parker in the lead with 27 percent of the vote. Brown had 21 percent and Locke had 17 percent. The undecided voters, at 24 percent, could determine the election.

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Despite the fact that Adam Lambert went totally fagged out for his debut album cover, it still looks like "the man" is trying to straighten him out a bit.

Just before the photos of Lambert sucking on a girls tit was released, it seems that Adam dumped his boyfriend.  That's right, Drake LaBry, is no longer the "American Idol" runner-ups' lover boy.

Coincidence? I think not!  The record label is probably trying to make openly gay Adam appeal to many audiences.  Maybe he should have thought about that before he went on "American Idol" in full make-up or before he worked as a drag queen in WeHo.  I'm just saying...

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NEWS BRIEF

You better watch what meat your sticking in your mouth these days, because folks along the eastern sea board are being warned to check the beef in their meat locker!  There's a beef recall under way, and it could be killing folks!

Evidently, beef eaters from North Carolina to Maine should check for ground beef that could contain E-coli, including meatloaf or meatball mix, possibly related to two deaths and more than two dozen illnesses in other states.

The tainted meat came from Fairbank Farms of Ashville, N.Y.  The packages were sold under a variety of brand names, ranging from Acme Markets' Lancaster Brand Ground Beef and Extra Lean Ground Beef to Giant Food Stores Meatloaf and Meatball Mix to Trader Joe's Butcher Shop Fine Quality Meats Ground Beef.  There is a full list after the break.

Bad meat will be in packages with sell-by dates of Sept. 19 through Sept. 28. The number "EST. 492" is also stamped across the packaging.

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Barack Obama said the United States will lift the HIV travel ban next year.  Don't go giving the President all of the credit yet.  This was actually something that was started by the Bush administration.

Obama said his crew will put the final touches on the plans early next week.

"If we want to be the global leader in combatting HIV/AIDS, we need to act like it," Obama said at the White House before signing a bill to extend the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program.

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I just wanted to drop a quick note to point out that you'll see some archives filtering their way back into gaysocialites.blog over the next few days.

It is the next step to merging our blog with the new gaysocialites.blog Online Magazine!

Hang in there, we'll be back up to speed soon.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Today's Afternoon Delight is cutie Travis Davenport.  You may recognize Travis from his international Ralph Lauren Polo campaign.

You may also recognize Davenport from "A&F Quarterly", "Style Magazine (Italy)", "Details Magazine" and "V Man".

There are more pictures of Travis Davenport after the break.

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EXCLUSIVE

Our very own Ronnie Hokanson has people asking lots of questions after he was noticeably absent from Rush's Saturday twink night.

Rumor has it Charles has quit his hosting job at Rush and accepted a new gig at Splash. Winters is mum on whether or not he really has left Rush, but on Sunday afternoon announced via Twitter that he will be hosting the Cyndi Lauper ticket giveaway during Sunday School at Splash.

Winters, the co-founder of gaysocialites.blog, has hosted parties at Rush (and Heaven before that) off-and-on for at least five years. In addition to that, he was a founding member of Hot Mess at Porky's and hosted parties through Kurfew Entertainment in New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC.

You might think we have the inside track to this type of information since Mr. Winters is the Editor in Chief at both GaySocialties.blog and HK Blog. Still, we're learning all of our information from social networking sites.

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Win VIP tickets to see Cyndi Lauper LIVE in concert at Splash's Sunday School hosted by Dougie Meyer and gaysocialites.blog's Ronnie Hokanson with music by DJ Steve Sidewalk and the Legendary Lady Bunny.

Splash is located at 55 W. 21st Street in New York City. Print this page for complimentary admission.

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Taken from HX

Petey Pig Flames Up at Breakout on Friday Dina Marie Delicious and King Ralphy debuted their new “Breakout” party in association with BoiParty.blog’s $5 Fridays promotion at Rush this weekend. The new colorful cast of characters, including Ronnie Hokanson, DJ John Marto, Skyla Versai and Kitty Litter, livened up the room creating a new diverse crowd that gaysocialites.blog has tagged twinky glam. The party got hot quickly when someone noticed a smokey aroma. OMG! Petey Pig accidentally caught on fire! It was like a scene from an after-school special PSA with trannies, club kids and twinks screaming “Stop, Drop and Roll!”. Thankfully, there were no third degree burns and the Pig had a change of clothes in his car.

Come see King Ralphy, Dina, Yuhua, Jane, Nicho & the kids every Friday @ Rush!

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NIGHTCLUB SCOOP

Hot Mess finally returned to Porky's on Sunday night with the frat-style drunk fest featuring two hours of all-you-can drink, fish bowls, jello shots and beer funneling.

gaysocialites.blog and Steve Sidewalk gave away two tickets to see Britney Spears and Laura from New Jersey was the big winner! She'll be going to see Britney live in concert next month.

I even sucked up the free publicity from the fact Michael Musto thinks I'm ugly by autographing copies of his Village Voice article in which Mr. Musto says my "face could stop a horse in its tracks and make it melt into glue." Don't worry I'm plotting my next move. If Musto wants a "battle", then I may just have to wage war.

But enough about me, we've got more pictures from Hot Mess after the break!

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SEEN

On Saturday Night, I stopped by HK Lounge in New York City and here's who was "seen":

Host Jason Preston, Scott Nevins and our own Ronnie Hokanson were all there. Noticeably absent: promoter Jasen Kaplan.

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SUNDAY NIGHT MUSTS
December 7, 2008

HK Lounge is the place to be on Sunday night, and it all starts at 7pm!

Logan Hardcore is the Bingo Bitch
7pm-10pm
Come play bingo and get cursed out by the DJ'ing drag queen, Logan Hardcore! Win cash prizes, gift certificates and free drinks!

Then at 10pm:
gaysocialites.blog and Steve Sidewalk present
Hot Mess at HK Lounge

We'll see you there!

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gaysocialites.blog and our editor, Ronnie Hokanson, ARE the Homo Dish over at HX.blog this week.

They kicked off their weekly scoop discussing our "Lady NaNa" story, then Jason Preston's new party and ended with a trip to our weekly Hot Mess party.

Here's the Homo Dish:

It’s not every day that we get to debunk a rumor here in Dish—we’re usually the ones starting them, or repeating them or exaggerating them. But this week, we’ll be the purveyors of truth, bursting little queer bubbles all over Manhattan. See, last week, we got some late breaking news from HK Lounge’s Ronnie Hokanson. It seems that, around 2:58am last Sunday, “Nathan,” a self-proclaimed manager from Interscope Records with a fake Australian accent, stormed into Hot Mess with a pair of broads who claimed to be Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse. After they complained that all the other parties they’d been to that night refused to play their albums, DJs Steve Sidewalk and jRoc treated the crowd to an impromptu Gaga/Winehouse tribute set. Rumors quickly spread that the two ersatz pop stars were the real deal, but when contacted Gaga’s publicist confirmed that she was in fact at the All American Music Awards after party that night, and it’s safe to assume that Winehouse was probably holed up in some dismal British crack den. Gaga’s people went so far as to dub the lady in question NYC’s official “Lady NaNa.” The pair are available for weddings, bar mitzvahs and Planet Hollywood openings.

Hilarious! And then the HX crew spotted Ronnie Hokanson (and many others) at Jason Preston's new party "Heaven in Hell."

Over at HK Lounge, Jason Preston along with hosts Jasen Kaplan, Logan Hardcore, Peppermint and Chandilier packed the house with the hottest guys in NYC for the opening of night of Heaven in Hell. Dancing with the Stars finalist Lance Bass was just one of the boldfaced names to join the fun. Seen: Vh-1’s 12 Pack, Tyson Beckford and gaysocialites.blog’s Ronnie Hokanson, Brandon Voss, MTV’s Vinnie Potestivo with beau Joe Kern, Danny Dias, Calvin Klein’s Jason Lord, Zoe Murphy, 2Xist’s Jason Scarlatti, and hotties Justin Carol and Steve Gonzalez.

And finally the Hot Mess scoop:

It was a packed house again on Sunday night for the Britney Spears Hot Mess birthday party at HK Lounge. The crowd was showered with sex toys and Britney goodies while Logan Hardcore performed a plethora of songs dedicated to Brit-Brit. Seen: Ronnie B, Chandilier, DJ jRoc and a handful of messy Britney-look-a-likes.

You can get the full Homo Dish in the latest edition of HX Magazine on newsstands now in New York City.

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SPONSORED EVENT

We're going to have so much fun at Hot Mess tonight! Don't miss it!

Was Lady GaGa really at Hot Mess @ HK Lounge last week? Click here to find out.

Hot Mess @ HK Lounge is a gaysocialites.blog sponsored event!

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EXCLUSIVE

Jason Preston is movin' on up! To Hell's Kitchen that is! Mr. Preston, himself, has confirmed that he's starting a new Saturday night party at New York City's HK Lounge.

We first broke this story on the main blog earlier this month.

"Heaven in Hells" kicks off on Saturday, November 29th. Preston is also bringing a star-studdest crew with him including Jason Kaplan, Logan Hardcore and Chandilier. HX Magazine's Drag Queen of the Year, Peppermint, will also perform each week at midnight.

Jason Preston previously hosted Hot Mess and currently promotes Wednesdays at Porky's. He is also known to travel with some of the hottest D-list celebrities and reality stars.

Keep checking back to the gaysocialites.blog Party blog for more details about the new "Heaven in Hells at HK Lounge."

[Editor's note: For full disclosure, our Editor-in-Chief/CEO Ronnie Hokanson is also the Marketing Director at HK Lounge.]

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