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Ask the Flying Monkey! (December 07, 2009)
6 December 2009 11:18 PM, PST | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
Have a question about gay male entertainment? Send it to aftereltonflyingmonkey@yahoo.com! (Please include your city and state and/or country.)
A Note from the Flying Monkey: I recently wrote how weird it is that, completely coincidentally, I often get a bunch of questions all at the same time clustered around a central theme. Well, almost every question I received this week had something to do with music. Check it out!
Q: Oh, Great Flying Simian Even Smarter Than the Only Other Smart Monkey I Can Think Of, Doctor Zaius: You might not have heard about it because it was very hush-hush, but Adam Lambert kissed his keyboardist during a performance at the American Music Awards. Supposedly, it wasn’t rehearsed, but done “in the moment.” So what does the keyboardist think – and is he gay? – Martin, U.S. Virgin Islands
Adam Lambert plants one on keyboardist Tommy Ratliff
A: Hush-hush indeed, »
- Brent Hartinger
Never Been Gone: A Conversation With Carly Simon
4 December 2009 11:09 AM, PST | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Carly Simon is one of the great singer-songwriters in a class that includes Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Van Morrison, Carole King, and of course, James Taylor. Some of the songs that have kept her a cultural icon include "That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be," "Anticipation," "Coming Around Again," and her monster hit, "You're So Vain," that includes a to-this-day, uncredited vocal assist by Mick Jagger, plus a mystery surrounding the identity of its conceited protagonist. In this interview, Carly talks candidly about her new "unplugged" album Never Been Gone, recent projects, her family, an Elton John non-adventure, Boston rats, a bad review, holiday plans, children's albums, crazy time signatures, her creative process, and so much more... photo credits: Amanda Borland Mike Ragogna: You know, if I'd lived with your album for just another week, I would have absorbed it more »
- Mike Ragogna
Celebrity Biography: Allison Mack
30 November 2009 5:58 AM, PST | PopStar | See recent PopStar news »
Allison Mack, the American actress, singer, and dancer, was born on July 29, 1982 in Preetz, Germany. Her American-born parents, Mindy and Jonathan Mack, moved to Germany when Jonathan, an opera singer, took a job there. They returned home to Long Beach, California when Allison was two years old. She has an older brother, Shannon, and a younger sister named Robyn, who attends the prestigious Orange County High School of the Arts in Santa Ana, California. Mindy Mack knew her daughter was made for T.V. At the age of four, Allison began her career in a commercial for "German Chocolate." After appearing in print ads and various other commercials, she began a short career as a model. She was drawn more to acting, however, and began studying at The Young Actors Space in Los Angeles at the age of seven. Allison's first major T.V. role was in an episode of »
- jmaurer@corp.popstar.com (Jennifer Maurer)
John Hillcoat, The Road
25 November 2009 5:25 AM, PST | Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews | See recent Filmmaker Magazine_Director Interviews news »
In life and art, John Hillcoat takes the road less traveled. Born in Queensland, Australia and raised in the United States, Hillcoat got a crash course in mid-sixties American music and culture from his parents, who took him to folk festivals where Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, and old-time blues musicians left a distinct impression. “As a young kid, I was thrown into the sixties in America, which was an unbelievable period, and my parents were very swept up in the civil rights movement,” he recalls. “I remember going on marches and seeing the profound upheaval of that time.” Hillcoat returned Down Under as a teen and, having soaked up the influence of Southern writers like Flannery O’Connor and William Faulkner, as well as »
- Damon Smith
Snippet of Janet Jackson's 'Make Me' Music Video
19 November 2009 1:50 AM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
A sneak peek to Janet Jackson's "Make Me" music video has been uncovered. The clip teases on what to expect from the video, featuring the sister of late King of Pop Michael Jackson dancing to the song with several backing dancers.
"Make Me" is a new single which is set to be listed in Janet's new compilation titled "Number Ones" which has come out in U.S. since November 17. Nelly, Q-Tip and Joni Mitchell are some of the stars lined up as her featured guests.
As one of the efforts to promote the greatest hits album, Janet Jackson is going to perform a medley of her hit singles at the 37th Annual American Music Awards. She will open the event to be held on November 22 at Nokia Theatre.
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- AceShowbiz.com
Tom Sturridge on Pirate Radio, '60s Music, and Richard Curtis
12 November 2009 3:00 AM, PST | movies.about.com | See recent movies.about.com news »
23 year old British actor Tom Sturridge offered up what's perhaps one of the best descriptions ever of what it's like to be on a movie with writer/director Richard Curtis (Love Actually) while promoting Curtis' latest comedy film, Pirate Radio: "It's so disgusting to say, but making a Richard Curtis film is like being in a Richard Curtis film. It was a really good summer." Sturridge plays Carl, the youngest man on the boat in Curtis' Pirate Radio, the story of a group of DJs pumping rock and roll to British music lovers deprived of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Joni Mitchell, and The Who during the 1960s. Carl's a virgin and on this boat filled with rebel rock and roll deejays, helping him lose his virginity becomes a major project. Read More...
(Photo © Focus Features)
Tom Sturridge on Pirate Radio, '60s Music, and Richard Curtis originally appeared on About. »
MTV Staffer LiliAna Rose's Music Career Gets A Boost From Perez Hilton
10 November 2009 12:52 PM, PST | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »
Yesterday began as a normal day for LiliAna Rose. She woke up and came to work at MTV headquarters in New York as a member of the integrated marketing team. But then she checked her RSS feed and saw something she was not expecting: Her own name.
When she's not working at MTV, Rose is nurturing her career as a singer-songwriter, and yesterday her song "Walk Across the Ocean" was featured on the official site of gossip writer/music label boss Perez Hilton. "This is so pretty!" the blogger wrote. "If you like Cat Power, Yael Naim or Joan Baez, then you will love this!"
"I sent an e-mail to Perez a week ago. He wrote back almost instantly, and he said 'I really love this song, send me more.' So I sent him some more," Rose told MTV News. "He wrote back 'Great stuff, I really love it. »
- Kyle Anderson
Birthday Suits 11/07
7 November 2009 8:45 AM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
1891 Miriam Cooper silent film star of the Dw Griffith wing of Hollywood (Intolerance, Birth of a Nation)
1903 Dean Jagger Oscar winner for the war drama Twelve O'Clock High. Can't say I've seen that one. Anyone?
1923 Gene Callahan started working in feature films in 1960. He'd won two Oscars for Art Direction (The Hustler and America, America) by April, 1964. Quick study, yes? I imagine he had great stories to tell: his first movie scenery was chewed by none other Liz (BUtterfield 8) and Brando (The Fugitive Kind) and he worked right up until his death, closing a fine career out with those Steel Magnolias and Reese Witherspoon's debut Man in the Moon. If you haven't seen the latter, I recommend. Sweet movie and Reese had full star charisma even at 14.
1943 Joni Mitchell ♫ oh I could drink a case of you, darling... and I'd still be on my feet
1949 Judy Tenuta Buy her gifts, »
- NATHANIEL R
Toronto's Canwest Cabaret Festival Line-Up Announced, 10/29 - 11/1
29 October 2009 2:30 AM, PDT | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »
Albert Schultz, General Director of the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, today announced the Canwest Cabaret Festival 2009, an intimate weekend of songs and stories at the Young Centre this fall. The second annual Canwest Cabaret Festival brings together over 150 of Canada's most diverse and exciting artists under the same roof for more than 60 unique performances. Every corner of the Young Centre is teeming with activity all weekend long.
Building upon the success of the inaugural festival in 2008, the weekend-long Canwest Cabaret Festival transforms the Young Centre into five intimate club venues. The Cabaret Festival highlights the collaboration of artists and artistic disciplines, while celebrating master musicians as well as emerging artists. Artists perform intimate cabarets showcasing their artistic strengths and interests. Featured artists are musicians, singers, actors, poets and dancers from across Canada, including Molly Johnson, Jackie Richardson, Melanie Doane, Tomson Highway, Kenneth Welsh, Brent Carver, Sharron Matthews, John Alcorn, »
'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Has Stiff Competition In Best Rock Doc Race
23 October 2009 9:07 AM, PDT | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »
At this stage, a clearer picture is coming together about "Michael Jackson's This Is It." Using a combination of rehearsals, fly-on-the-wall meetings and proper performances, it shows the once-unstoppable pop star gearing up for his big career comeback using some of his most beloved hits (and sending a message about hope and humanity in the process).
A great music doc is made up of a combination of signature moments, incredible performances and an ineffable something that can give the fan sitting on the couch that same twinge of electricity you get standing three feet from a sweaty lead singer in a packed stadium, or that awkward cringe you get seeing your favorite rock star fall apart on film. In his prime, Jackson had that magic (both kinds, unfortunately) when he took the stage, and we'll find out for sure next week if he still had it near the end of his life. »
- Gil Kaufman
Janet to Duet with Michael on Greatest Hits album
13 October 2009 8:14 AM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »
Janet Jackson will duet with her late brother Michael Jackson on her new greatest hits album. Janet, a music icon in her own right, will include "Scream" -- her duet with the King of Pop -- in her new greatest hits collection Number Ones. The album will also include a new track, titled "Make Me." With a hot new pic from famed photographer Mark Liddell, Janet looks stunning in dark shades and lighting. Official album cover art is yet to be released. Janet Jackson's Number Ones is out November 17. Track listing is below: Disc 1 1. What Have You Done For Me Lately (Control, #1 R&B) 2. Nasty (Control, #1 Dance & R&B) 3. When I Think Of You (Control, #1 Pop & Dance) 4. Control (Control, #1 Dance & R&B) 5. Let’s Wait Awhile (Control, #1 R&B) 6. The Pleasure Principle (Control, #1 Dance & R&B) 7. Diamonds—Herb Alpert with Janet Jackson (Keep Your Eye on Me, #1 Dance & R »
- TheInsider
La Mirada Theatre Adds Two New Series to 2009-10 Roster
12 October 2009 3:10 PM, PDT | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts is thrilled to announce two very special new programs that will begin with their 2009 - 2010 season of shows. In July 2010, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment will take you onstage with their brand new “Onstage” series which brings a new intimate theatre experience which has been created by placing 199 audience seats on the stage of the theatre. For the first show of this new series, the stage will be filled with an incredible award-winning musical production and the audience. La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is excited to present Floyd Collins, with music and lyrics by Adam Guettel (The Light in the Piazza) and book by Tina Landau and which will be directed by Richard Israel who directed its Los Angeles premiere. Feel the adventure of Floyd Collins’s dream of fame and fortune as he is trapped »
Tracklisting for Janet Jackson's New Compilation Album
10 October 2009 12:05 AM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
What songs fans will get if they purchase Janet Jackson's upcoming greatest hits album have been uncovered. Sixteen tracks are listed in the first CD, and there will be eighteen songs in the second package.
Beside including smash hits from her previous releases, the double-disc album will also have a brand new song called "Make Me" which has come out since September this year. In addition, Janet's duet track with her brother Michael Jackson, "Scream", also appears on the list.
The new compilation is titled "Number Ones" and becomes Janet Jackson's first greatest hits set after 1995 release "Design of a Decade: 1986-1996". It will be released across United States on November 17 with Nelly, Q-Tip and Joni Mitchell listed as featured guests.
"Number Ones" tracklisting:
CD 1:
"What Have You Done for Me Lately"
"Nasty"
"When I Think of You"
"Control"
"Let's Wait Awhile" (Single Remix Version)
"The Pleasure »
- AceShowbiz.com
Ultimate Hotties: EW's staff picks
27 August 2009 5:00 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
We've spent the better (hotter?) portion of the summer reviving our fascination with the concept of the Ultimate Hotties of the Year -- in subcategories like Comedy, Action/Thriller, Crime-Fighting, Geek, and Vampires (apparently they're popular). In 2007, readers voted Angelina Jolie and Wentworth Miller as prom king and queen; this year, Robert Pattinson led your Top 25. And since favoritism can be limiting, here are the 25 hotties you can't believe we missed. Now that '09's long, strange trip is over, some EW staffers decided -- in the spirit of "why the heck not?" -- to create our own lists of Things That Are Hot. Slezak and Mandi followed the rules and chose broadly but from within the parameters of the past year, while Dalton and Josh went the esoteric route of just naming random people and/or characters they've at one point found intriguing. Hey, whatever. They go around the »
- Annie Barrett
Review: The Time Traveler’s Wife
13 August 2009 10:00 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
The Time Traveler’s Wife is one of those movies in which every action taken and every line of dialogue, really everything down to the minutest gestures put forth by the actors, appears calibrated for maximum emotional effect. Director Robert Schwentke and screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin want you to cry, cry and cry some more and they never avoid an opportunity to remind you just how tragic everything is. Watching the film brings to mind the spectacle of a giant mechanized waterworks churning to life. As the lead, Eric Bana carries himself with the kindhearted majesty of a Christ figure and Rachel McAdams, his love interest, practically overflows with earnest, big eyed emotion. The central gimmick, rife with logical leaps, casts Bana’s Henry as a man stricken with an unfathomable genetic disease. Very often, completely at random, he time travels against his will. This wreaks havoc on his relationship with Claire (McAdams), the love of his »
- Robert Levin
Exclusive: Polly Scattergood Interview
24 June 2009 11:46 AM, PDT | PopStar | See recent PopStar news »
A true diamond in the rough whose talent and charisma is perfectly placed on each track of her new album titled Polly Scattergood. The fun loving eccentric musician is not afraid to take chances and throughout her new CD you will hear and feel things that you never knew existed. Go for a ride as Polly takes you on a rollercoaster of thoughts through the darkest and the brightest of human emotion. It's bold, it's powerful, it's beautiful, and it's all courtesy of Britain's rising star, Polly Scattergood. Mute Records teamed up with the song bird and created a masterpiece of sound filled with adventurous emotions and raw heartfelt lyrics that make this album a must have. Round out your collection with this beautiful eclectic masterpiece from Polly Scattergood. Mute Records has generously donated some of Polly's CDs to our Auction System, so round up your MyStar Points and begin bidding, »
- cjoyce@corp.popstar.com (Colleen Joyce)
Band of the Week: Clint Michigan
22 June 2009 5:00 AM, PDT | Pastemagazine.com | See recent PasteMagazine news »
Hometown: New York City
Album: Hawthorne to Hennepin
Band Members: Clint Asay (vocals, guitar, banjo), Amy Bezunartea (vocals, guitar, banjo)
For Fans Of: Ida, Low, Sufjan Stevens
Amy Bezunartea and Clint Asay comprise the duo Clint Michigan, but the band's unsung hero is the mutual friend who first pushed them to listen to each others' music. “He was convinced we would hit it off musically,” says Bezunartea, a Brooklyn singer/songwriter who grew up idolizing Joni Mitchell. “I kept ignoring his pleas. I finally listened to [Asay's] song, and I absolutely loved it.” Asay, a veteran of an all-gay comedy pop group called The Isotoners, was similarly reluctant, but when he finally broke down and listened to Bezunartea's demo, he says, “I knew that this would be the female voice of the band.” »
Dave Matthews Band’s Big Whiskey And The GrooGrux King: Wackiest #1 Album Title Ever?
10 June 2009 1:35 PM, PDT | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »
I know that Dave Matthews Band’s new #1 album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, is a tribute to their late saxophonist LeRoi Moore, so I feel weird making fun of it. I applaud the band’s devotion to the guy, and his death is genuinely tragic. But seriously: Is that title not the biggest “Wtf?” in the history of top-of-the-chart records?
I was curious, so I did a little digging. As it happens, there are a number of other titles that looked a little weird, or were hard to say, or otherwise just seemed ridiculous representing the most-bought album in this country. Before I get to the list, I want to make two points. First of all, it’s really interesting going back in time to look at the chart-topping albums through the years. This is especially true when you get into the ’80s and early ’90s, where single »
- Kyle Anderson
Sandra Bernhard is not into Lady Gaga and modern celebrity
5 June 2009 12:23 PM, PDT | AfterEllen.com | See recent AfterEllen.com news »
Not long after I came out, I was invited to a gay friend’s house to watch a movie that he said would have me laughing so hard that I’d pee my pants. How could I resist an invitation like that? The movie was Without You I’m Nothing, based on out comedian Sandra Bernhard’s much acclaimed one-woman-show of the same name.
I didn’t get it.
Bernhard ranted and raved and did odd non-impressions of celebrities and fake interviews with people I didn’t recognize, being a shiny new lesbian and all.
The tape ended with Bernhard draped in an American flag wearing nothing but a patriotic g-string and pasties, dancing to Prince’s Little Red Corvette. Not only were my pants dry, but I also felt totally stupid surrounded by gay men doubled over in laughter tears.
All these years later, Bernhard still confounds me much of the time. »
- thelinster
Mandy Moore Always Knew She Was Different From Britney, Christina
3 June 2009 2:57 AM, PDT | MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news »
Singer/actress calls Amanda Leigh 'the record I've always wanted to make.'
By Jocelyn Vena
Photo: MTV News
More than 10 years ago, a slew of young stars hit the pop charts. Although the queen bees were Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, back then, Mandy Moore held her own with hits like "Candy" and "I Wanna Be With You."
With Spears and Aguilera continually reinventing themselves but staying true to what Moore considers their "formula," the singer/actress has moved on with a throwback to a " '70s sort of Southern California pop sound" on her new album, Amanda Leigh.
"I kind of always knew we would all differentiate ourselves from one another," she told MTV News. "Musically, they've stuck to a formula that works for them and, obviously, has always proven successful. I don't think I found that same success singing music that really, at the end of the day, »
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