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Ash Stymest & Luke Worrall Shoot: Fall 2010

Lovin' some of these looks... 2nd row, 2nd pic; 3rd row, 1st pic; 4th row, 1st pic; 6th row, 1st pic





photos courtesty of Schubert Says

Horoscope: November 2010

LIBRA

November demands clear communication and unequivocal expression of your true feelings.  Libras might find this challenge damn near impossible since you’re prone to people pleasing.  You don’t always have strong views on everything, but on those issues you hold dear, don’t compromise.

Schubert Says | Art. Entertainment. Life.: Take Risks

Schubert Says | Art. Entertainment. Life.: Take Risks: "Trust the hands of another. Trust the hands of a lover. [Image via Cameron Dallas Dupre]"

Schubert Says | Art. Entertainment. Life.: Thee Jackson 5 Launches Fashion Line

Schubert Says | Art. Entertainment. Life.: Thee Jackson 5 Launches Fashion Line: "The Jackson 5 are hopping on the fashion wagon for their first ever collection, the 'J5 Collection.' The collection is said to include exac..."

Ciara - Basic Instinct [Official Album Cover + Tracklisting]

1. Basic Instinct (U Got Me)

2. Ride featuring Ludacris

3. Gimmie Dat

4. Heavy Rotation 

5. Girls Get Your Money 

6. Yeah I Know 

7. Speechless

8. You Can Get It

9. Turn It Up featuring Usher

10. Wants For Dinner 

11. I Run It

Ciara's track listing for her fourth studio album, "Basic Instinct," is above. The album is led by the R&B hit, "Ride," and singles "Gimme Dat" and "Speechless." It is set to be an 11-track affair from the ATL singer, featuring appearances from Ludacris and Usher. The album is set for a December 14th release!

Jesse McCartney - Have It All

Jesse McCartney was set to release his new album, Have It All in January of next year, but the release dat has now been pushed up. The album is now set to be released on December 28th and will include 11 tracks along with the 1st single, "Shake." Writers and producers on the album with include Sean Garrett, Rudolf and "a bunch of new guys from Dr. Luke's camp" such as Ammo and J. Cash. Besides working on his own album, Jesse has also been in the studio writing songs for other artists. "I've been writing for a lot of big artists in the last couple months, and it's everything that you dream of as an artist... to be taken seriously as a writer, not just as a singer." Some of the artists Jesse has co-written for in the past include Leona Lewis ("Bleeding Love"), Toni Braxton ("The Wave"), and Jordin Sparks.

Tracklisting:

1. Shake
2. One Night
3. The Writer
4. Club Hop
5. I Think She Likes Me
6. Tonight Is Your Night
7. I Don't Normally Do This (feat. Tyga)
8. Undo
9. Have It All
10. Mrs. Mistake
11. Seasons (My Love Will Never Change)

The first single for the album is "Shake" which the video for has been shot.  If this album is anything like his last I'm on board and will be purchasing a copy.  Psyched for Jesse! 

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MORENO BHLV Press Release Celebrated Multimedia Maven B. Scott To Serve As MORENO BHLV Spokesperson

Los Angeles, CA (November 10, 2010) -- Internet celebrity, television and radio show host, B. Scott has signed with MORENO BHLV (Beverly Hills, Las Vegas) sparkling wine as their first spokesperson.  The androgynous beauty is best known for his highly popular YouTube video blogs and website lovebscott.com. From his one-of-a-kind interviews with celebrities such as Mariah Carey, Jordin Sparks, Ne-Yo, and Ashanti, to appearances on The Tyra Banks Show and Oxygen's Hair Battle Spectacular, to an immensely popular radio show on Jamie Foxx's Sirius/XM station, The Foxxhole; B. Scott has his finger on the pulse of all things stylish and "splendiferously divine".

"We appreciate the Gay and Lesbian community for helping to make MORENO BHLV a success by causing the West Hollywood Pavilions to sell out of the sparkling wine within two weeks of our initial launch," said owner Luins Williams. "We are excited about working with B. Scott because we want to recognize the Gay community for choosing MORENO BHLV to be their sparkling wine for all occasions." B. Scott said he endorsed MORENO BHLV because he believes his audience will enjoy the beverage's elegant appeal and refreshing taste.  "I'm thrilled to be Moreno BHLV's first spokesperson!" said B. Scott. "Everything about this one-of-kind champagne is beautiful, classy and upscale - just like me! I can't wait until all my love muffins get a chance to taste it!"

About MORENO BHLV High-end California grocers Vons and Pavilions recently began selling MORENO BHLV Champagne in five affluent Southern California area stores - West Hollywood, Newport Beach, Malibu, Montecito, and San Diego. Known for being an "affordable luxury," MORENO BHLV has the look and fine taste without the price. The bottle comes in an elegant Silver, Gold, Black, White, and frost glass with the Moreno "M" logo in glamorous Frit ground glass or Swarovski Elments. Vons Club members receive a discount. Watch B. talk about her endeavor...

The new Black Eyed Peas single cover for "The Time"

Will.I.AM posted on his dipdive blog and took to Twitter early Thursday morning... 

"i am so excited about our new album...

the album comes out nov. 30th...

the album is called "THE BEGINNING"

the first single is called "THE TIME (the dirty bit)...

we secretly shot our first video in l.a last week before we left on our  south american tour...

the beginning is our departure to the new...

always pushing new sounds and technology...

i cant wait till you experience all that we have been cooking up...

here is the single cover to the our first single...

and check out the new black eyed peas logo...

i hope you like..."

will.i.am

Trailer for "For Colored Girls..." Profound!!!

My 1st YouTube Video... covering Lupe Fiasco's "I'm Beaming"

My cover of Drake's "Find Your Love"

JoJo's official video for leading track from her latest mixtape, "Can't Take That Away From Me,'.... In the Dark'

Tamia, Officially Missing You, Central Park Summerstage, NYC 8-21-10

Tamia, You Put A Move On My Heart, Central Park Summerstage, NYC 8-21-10

Tamia, You Put A Move On My Heart, Central Park Summerstage, NYC 8-21-10

Fantasia - "Bittersweet (Sessions)"

Music Review: Fantasia "Back To Me"

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     With the lead single slowly gracing the charts, and negative media attention Fantasia remains to stay strong and focus on her 3rd project; Back To Me. Coming from starring on Broadway as Celie in the Oprah Winfrey produced The Color Purple, and successful VH1 reality show, 'Fantasia For Real,' she releases the 12-track album on J Records.
     With the lead single, "Bittersweet," only being on the charts for seven weeks and only reaching a peak of #52 on Billboards' Radio Songs chart,
.(#90 Hot 100, #10 R&B/Hip-Hop, #88 Japan Hot 100 & #14 R&B Contemporary) previous buzz has been lackluster.  I personally thought both of Fantasia's first albums were strong but lacked tracked for track a strong album, even though Fantasia charted well (#19 Billboard 200, #3 R&B Billboard 200), garnered three Grammy nominations and sold over 400k albums... her label failed to promote the album after two singles, "Hood Boy" & "When I See U."  After four years, features a sole guest appearance by Cee-Lo Green and songs writting and/or produced by Ne-Yo, Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, Rico Love, Jim Jonsin, KP & Malay, Fantasia is ready to step back on the music scene, for real!
      The intro track "I'm Doin' Me" can be taken so many ways with light of recent drama, but this song exclaims as the album title states, is about a woman getting back to her, after an epiphany during a typical relationship. I think it's the perfect intro for the album which leads into the lead single, "Bittersweet," which I've think we've all felt about an ex... as the lyrics proclaim: "...part of me wants you, part of me don't, part of me is missing you, part of me is gone..." they hit home. "Man of The House," a great mid-tempo where theres' no real sign of who's exactly wearing the pants in the relationship, Fantasia demands "Be a man, then be a man, then if you can't baby I can..." Okay, 'Tasia pull up those jeans! "Who's Been Lovin' You?" can honestly be a third single, a favorite of mine, really epitomizes everything a strong single needs, great production, strong lyrics... kinda brings the same vibe as Mary J.'s  "I Am."  My next favorite track, "Collard Greens & Cornbread" samples the  classic, in which Tasia talks about her loving being a good as her mother's soul food dish. Personally, not a fan of collard greens but I'm just going to assume they're good... this track really screams Fantasia to me, much of the album to me seems constrained... like she's not going hard on the vocals, but also give me this feeling she wants to focus on the depth of the album.  Now on her VH1 reality show, she pushed hard to J Records to get "Move On Me" as a lead single, and I'd have to say that would've been a horrible move! The flow of the verses are very likeable but as the lyrics of the hook being strong, the production is all over the place, makes it difficult for me to get into the song.

   The Novel-penned, rumored single third single "Trust Him," seems to be everyone's favorite that I've spoken to... and it's actually my lease favorite on the album, with the 50's doo-wop mixed with hip-hop beats really takes away from the song... I really admire the song on a lyric aspect... but the song will grow on me! Everything about "The Thrill Is Gone" (features Cee-Lo Green) says potential single, really gives me old school Aretha... followed by Cee-Lo revives his Goodie Mob roots on the rap verse.  The Rico Love (Usher, Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé, Dirty Money) and Jim Jonson (T.I., Lil' Wayne, Slim Thug, Michelle Williams) produced up-tempo "Falling In Love Tonight," is a feel good, club anthem, the vibe is great and it's not overdone.  Turn the lights on!  Next to 'Bittersweet' as overplayed in my iTunes is "Even Angels" the album's intended lead single, which was not promoted and failed to chart, dubbed by J Records as a promotional single, an inspirational track that is a really great start to a day! Also available for the first time as a bonus track, "I'm Here," Fantasia's the gut-wrenching signature song from acting role as "Celie.' "The Worst Part Is Over," the bonus track for the Japanese pressing, has an 80's Prince-inspired track, if wasn't featured as a bonus track, also have single potential.
    In an era where album sales are lackluster, record stores going into non-existence and constant push backs of release dates, it is clear that Fantasia pushed for a strong, classic R&B album... auto-tune and 'swagger' excluded! ;)

Something's Gotta A Hold On Me...

Check out Christina Aguilera singing the Etta James tune, "Something's Got A Hold On Me," above in a clip from her upcoming movie, "Burlesque." Christina pretty much sang this song up and down, delivering some killer vocals. There's no denying that she can always give an awesome vocal. 

Christina will star alongside Cher in the movie and the two will be doing lots of singing in the upcoming musical. Cher is said to have recorded two songs,  the movie's opening number and a powerhouse ballad produced by Diane Warren. Christina worked with Sia Furler, who she also worked with on her ill-fated "Bionic" album, and contributed a couple songs as well. The likes of Danja, Tricky Stewart and Claude Kelly also produced for the movie.

Parker Hurley!!!

Check out this model's profile... Gorgeous, Tats, Piercings & All! http://www.modelmayhem.com/1086028

R.I.P. Alexander McQueen

"ON BEHALF OF LEE MCQUEEN'S FAMILY, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN TODAY ANNOUNCES THE TRAGIC NEWS THAT LEE MCQUEEN, THE FOUNDER AND DESIGNER OF THE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN BRAND HAS BEEN FOUND DEAD AT HIS HOME. AT THIS STAGE IT IS INAPPROPRIATE TO COMMENT ON THIS TRAGIC NEWS BEYOND SAYING THAT WE ARE DEVASTATED AND ARE SHARING A SENSE OF SHOCK AND GRIEF WITH LEE'S FAMILY. LEE'S FAMILY HAS ASKED FOR PRIVACY IN ORDER TO COME TO TERMS WITH THIS TERRIBLE NEWS AND WE HOPE THE MEDIA WILL RESPECT THIS."

—Alexander McQueen Office, Official Website, 11 February 2010

I found the news out at work today... was heartbroken then I got an email from an ex... like honestly he's one of the designers I grew up admiring... his designs, concepts, runway shows were innovative, dark, avant-garde thought-provoking, and controversial... From about 11/12 til early 20's I watch Style Network like people watch CNN... Always dreamed of going to Fashion Week in New York, Paris... Milan. I unlike most around my pre-teens could pronouce Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Prada... watched runway shows, took notes... I even got to visit one of his stores while in Vegas, I was so in awe... like a kid in a candy store... I wanted to buy... but I did take of photo... not inside the store didn't wanna seem like a lame tourist. I'm truly saddened... and distraught anyone who feels they need to judge him for committing suicide... the man's mother passed away... it can be alot to handle when she means the world to you... my prayers are with his family & friends... whom I leave thoughts from and a video of a recent interview with CNN about his Fall '09 runway show, his infamous Fall '09 Men's Runway show... and an archive of his Fall show from '98... your provocative, awe-inspiring, ground-breaking runway shows and fashion will live on! Rest in peace, Lee Alexander McQueen!

"His talent had no boundaries and he was an inspiration to everyone who worked with him and knew him," she said in a statement released by her publicist. "This is a sad day to all who loved him around the world and my condolences are with his family. I will miss him so much, he will never be forgotten." - Naomi Campbell

Designer Carolina Herrera called McQueen "one of a -kind" and said in a statement that he was "one of the most talented designers of his generation. This is a big loss for the world."

A manager at the Alexander McQueen store in New York said the shop would be closed Thursday and Friday in light of the designer's death.

Appearing on CNN Thursday before news of McQueen's death broke, singer Lady Gaga -- known for her ground-breaking fashion -- spoke of her admiration for the designer.

His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs.
--Alexandra Shulman, British Vogue

"He is so -- He is on his own planet. He doesn't need to respond to trends or what anyone else is doing," Lady Gaga said in an interview on 'American Morning.' "He is so pure and from within and I -- he just generally inspires me ... and I love when I can wear his clothes and sort of synthesize for my fans what it means to me, because I want them escape through his clothes the way that I do."

According to a biography of McQueen on Vogue's Web site, he was born in 1970 in London's East End, the son of a taxi driver.

He trained in London's Savile Row at a company that made suits for Prince Charles. One anecdote that helped cement his bad-boy image claimed that he had once embroidered a suit for the Prince of Wales with a profanity sewn into the lining.

His clothing line was purchased in 1991 by stylist Isabella Blow, who became a close friend. She committed suicide in 2007, five years after his label was brought into the Gucci Group, based in Paris, France.

In an interview with CNN's Jim Bittermann in October, McQueen -- whose work was also worn by Sandra Bullock and Gwyneth Paltrow -- talked about how the traditional runway shows for fashion designers are changing.

His latest show was an invitation event for 1,000 people and was streamed live on the Internet.

"It's got to progress, and it's got to move on," he said. "I've been doing these shows for over 15 years now; I must have done about 60 shows. Even I get bored with the same concept, so this way, I can see a brighter future for fashion."

The designer was honored as a commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in 2003 and won numerous other awards in the fashion world..

The Amazing Tale of the High School Quarterback Turned Lesbian Filmmaker Critical Eye: Details.com

The Amazing Tale of the High School Quarterback Turned Lesbian Filmmaker Critical Eye: Details.com

The Flintstone's Divorce Attorney... & The Dabba Don

What I'm Listening To...

MJ: Groove of the Neptunes...

Since The King of Pop's death, there have been numerous re-releases, MJ Suites, Remix albums etc... but this one is probably my favorite... I'm a huge fan of the Neptunes, Virginia natives power duo & 2/3 of the Rock-Hop group N.E.R.D.: Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo. The EP includes 7 well-known biggest MJ hits Remixed-Mashed Up...

Tracklisting:

1. Motown 25 - Intro

2. I Know My World (Klash Mix)

3. Don't Stop Ya Body (Klash Mix)

4. Excuse Me Billie Jean (Klash Mix)

5. Scream How Does It Feel (Klash Mix featuring Janet)

6. Rock with Lavish (Klash Mix)

7. Never Can Say Goodbye (Klash Mix)

8. 1983 before The Moonwalk and The Red Jacket (Klash Mix)

Gladys Knight "Since I Fell For You"

Remake of Buddy Johnson's smooth track, Gladys brings to new life on her album, "Before Me" was featured in the movie 'It's Complicated' starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin & Steve Martin, there is no physical soundtrack which is a shame... 25 tracks featured during the film including Joss Stone's "Girl, They Won't Believe It" (Which I've overplayed since I've owned the 2007 album Introducing Joss Stone) produced by rumored beau Raphael Saadiq who's track, "Love That Girl" is also featured... check out the source of all the tracks!

Sia "You've Changed"

"You've Changed" is the Australia single taken from her 2010 record, "We Are Born," which was produced by The Bird & The Bee's Greg Kurstin. I love her new sound... Originally recorded by her Lauren Flax, Sia, who happened to be in town when Flax was composing it and came by her apartment to lay down some tracks. Sia decided to make her own version for her album proper, imbuing it with a disco treatment that sits as a lovely companion piece to Flax’s breathless house version. You can get with this, but you should also get with that, they’re equally sweet. Honestly, just recently became a fan of her music thanks to artist Solange Knowles heavy inspiration and the fact she's featured on of my favorite songs "Destiny" by Zero 7... she's rumored to also be working with Christina Aguilera on her 2010 album, 'Bionic." Check out Flax's version... and a treat Solange's revamp of Destiny by Zero 7 featuring Sia!

Can Details Get Away With Calling Someone a "Douchefag"?

Can a magazine that plays it straight but actively courts a gay readership get away with making tasteless gay jokes? Conde Nast'sDetails sure thought it could when it published "The Rise of the Douchefag," one of the magazine's trademark "Let's identify a trend, or make one up, and then package some witty copy around it." Front and center in the piece, next to Marc Jacobs' ex Jason Preston, are Project Runway designer Christian Siriano and his DJ boyfriend Brad Walsh — who had a major problem with Detailsthrowing the "fag" word around, let alone being identified by a mainstream magazine as a "douchefag."

The article's premise: There are gays, and then there are gay "douchefags." Like douchebags, only with the F-word. A handy charticle helps identify which is which: A guy is only gay if he "bleaches teeth"; he's a gay douchebag if he "bleaches anus." Gay if he "saves up for calfskin briefcase"; gay douchebag if he "saves up for calf implants." Gay if "posts sleeveless pictures on Connexion"; gay douchebag if he "posts pantsless pictures on Manhunt." See how this goes?

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The backlash started on Twitter, when Walsh tweeted: "so, just to be clear, when a major (albeit dying) magazine for straight men refers to me in part as a 'fag,' that's homophobia. and hate." It was followed up by a few more short bursts, including: "i don't mind someone thinking i'm a douchebag or calling me gay. opinion and fact. but calling me 'fag,' even if OUT did it, is not right."

Details got wind of Walsh's outrage, and opted to change the story's online version. There, the headline now reads, "Meet the Gay Douchebag." But the print version (in the December 2009 issue with John Mayer on the cover) already shipped, with the original "The Rise of the Douchefag" headline — and Siriano and Walsh's photo included.

So Queerty asked Walsh to explain what happened. He tells us:

A friend showed me the article, and in the print version I didn't really understand why the photo of me and Christian was there. It's not really explained. But in the online version of the article, they refer to Christian as a stereotypical gay "always with a pocket square" (though he's not wearing one in the photo, and doesn't ever wear them), and me as the "douchefag" who is "always with a pocket gay." I'm not sure why the fact that my boyfriend is shorter than I am is funny. I think it's a flimsy joke to begin with. But calling me a "gay douchebag" is fine. I am gay, and they are allowed to think I am a douchebag. That's their opinion. It's the use of the word "douchefag" that I have a problem with. I don't appreciate any magazine referring to me as a "fag." I don't like that word. I wouldn't be happy with a primarily gay publication calling me "fag" either. If OUT Magazine called me a fag I would be just as upset. It's not appropriate, and it is offensive, and you'd think on the eve of 2010 that would be clear by now. It's a dumb article, and it really stretches to be funny. But that's their choice. If they have no valuable content and need to fill two pages with an unfunny listicle of stereotypes, that's their problem as a dying magazine. But why call, me "fag" in the process? I know it's a tired point nowadays, but really, imagine if they had done the exact same article about black people, and included a punny interpretation of the "N" word. Would never ever have gone to print. It seems like they were trying for controversy for attention, and unfortunately, some people think that while making fun of race is off limits, making fun of sexuality is acceptable.

And therein lies a critical part of the story: Can any publication — gay or straight — get away with calling someone a fag? If not, then it shouldn't be in print. But if the rules are looser for gay mags, does Details qualify? That's a question even Details doesn't like to answer; it's stocked next to GQ andEsquire, but appeals to Out's readership. It's headed up by a straight married guy (Dan Peres) but hires top-notch gay talent (Augusten Burroughs is a columnist, and Simon Dumenco is a regular contributor). Does that give it enough gayness to qualify? (Worth noting: Queerty uses the word "fag," as both a replacement for "gay person" and as a pejorative, but mainly when discussing bigots, like John Ensign.)

We asked Walsh what, if anything, Details could do as a make good.

Well, they can't go around the country and take back all the issues they sold with my face across from the word "DOUCHEFAG" in big red letters, can they? I don't think they need to do anything, no public apology would mean anything to me. Homophobes who are forced to apologize… what does that do? I think they should be fined or required to print a full page ad for GLAAD or something appropriate, for printing the word "fag" in a way that deliberately makes fun of gay people. There should be legitimate consequences for such use of that word and other slurs.

Novel idea! We're checking with Details right now about that.

In the meantime, you tell us: Is Walsh right to feel slighted by a major magazine for throwing around such an offensive word? Or is Details just having a good laugh — with, not at us — and guilty of nothing more than some off-color humor?

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