Oxford Street - Mardi Gras

We take a look at the forthcoming Sydney Mardi Gras parade which takes place this coming Saturday. We visit Oxford Street down where the parade will proceed. It will be an extra special Mardi Gras this year as it is 30 years since the first parade took place back in 1978.

Christan Pastors - In Sydney Mardi Gras

This has got to be a first for Sydney Mardi Gras - They have got Christian Pastors in the parade. This has bought mixed reactions from people - as you can imagine! Just to add to the politics their have been 100 Christian pastors who have signed an apology for their lack of welcome to gay community. I've pasted a number of links here that you might wanna check out. 100 Revs - Christan Pastors Apologize Should Pastors be apologizing? - ABC // Hear the MP3 For the first time, military personnel and Christian ministers will take part in Sydney's Mardi Gras festival.

Mardi Gras : : On The Way To Sydney

This coming Saturday is Sydney's 30 Mardi Gras. Already people are leaving for Sydney! The above pink flight is from New York to Sydney. The flight put on by Air New Zealand. My home air line getting the flight on!

Gary Busey Is An Arse

Gary Busey was interviewed by an 11-year-old girl from Starzlife.com outside of an Oscar after-party and he was taking no shit. The girl asked him about young celebrities and Gary's brain sort of went haywire and he kept telling the girl to speak up and he didn't understand the question. When the words finally registered in his brain he immediately became the poet he is and went on and on about how Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton aren't celebrities. He went on to say that, "Paris is a pathological liar in terms of what the heck she says on Larry King and what she doesn't do when she says it. That's a shameful thing." Gary is the truth teller of all truth tellers! I agree with everything that comes out of his dried up coke mouth. The girl also asked him to give her a website a shout out and Gary said he doesn't give shout outs.

Mardi Gras Recap 2007

Model Alex Loomans & Photographer Geoff Barrenger

For your weekend: Earlier this year the lovely male model Alex Loomans, did this editorial with Brazilian photographer Geoff Barrenger for Sir Magazine. I love his work here... so relaxed.

Browsing History

I was going through my history of the previous week, and this is some of the stuff I was checking out. Hayden Christensen will make us wonder if he is gay... (well I don't care if you are) he was recently the cover of details magazine. Have you seen the his new movie yet? Towleroad covered it check out the pics here and the video here. I didn't realise the French were skinner. Just I had never had thought about it. Mind you anything that sounds French or has a French accent is so sexy anyways... Go here to see why the French can eat anything and still not get fat. You have to check this out - Perez covers the latest saga's from Big Brother - America. Amanda, who is hypoglycemic, collapsed after not getting enough nutrition. And then she started having seizures! And it was all caught on the live feeds! Other houseguest Allison ended up having to go to in the ambulance too. Apparently Allison had a severe allergic reaction to something she ate and she started getting hives, her lips were swollen shut, etc. Their status at the moment is completely up in the air. Nobody knows if they'll be back, if they're okay, or anything. Wow. Wow. Wow. Check the video here - WARNING! If you've never seen anyone having seizures this could be disturbing.

So You Think You Can Dance (AUST) - Rhys

This guy is such a darling! Just an amazing guy. If you haven't seen Rhys yet you should! He did a brilliant performance the other night... when I get I'll post it here. In the mean time check him out here in episode 2. And below that some of his biography. His my Myspace here. If dance is about an entertainment factor, Rhys Bobridge's is smashing through the roof. Where to start with this absolutely fabulous Adelaide-born, Melbourne-based dancer? The fact he jokes that when he was born, he fell out of his mother and into the splits? What about fave colours listed as neon yellow and electric purple? Nah, let's go with what he reckons are his weaknesses; vanity ('I never met a mirror I didn't like') and anyone with a cheeky smile and a killer bod. With this performer in the Top 20, rest assured: hilarity will ensue. Rhys, 26, started his career as a child model at age five for the agency Mostly Kids, where he worked on fashion shoots, TV commercials and runway shows. He studied Dance, Drama and Voice from the age of seven to 16 at the Johnny Young Talent School in Adelaide, and performing locally at shopping centres, fetes and fairs in the school holidays. After a brief stint at the Victorian College of Arts Secondary School, he moved to Taiwan at age 17 for four-and-a-half months to perform in a theme park, Leofoo Village. Back in Australia he began work as an elf for children's entertainment group, The Fairies, which he still maintains a commitment to. At age 20, Rhys left the city of churches for the culture capital of Australia, Melbourne. He now works as a commercial dancer/ performer, as well as a freelance make-up artist (he once did Deborah Lee Furness' make-up). He's also been working as a drag performer since he was 17, for corporate functions, night clubs and dance parties. He describes it as "incredibly liberating to take on another persona and do things you wouldn't have the guts to as your everyday self". Liberated and gutsy – that's our Rhys! Stylistically, Rhys is a Jazz/ Commercial dancer and his background in various types of performance means he knows how to keep audiences' eyes trained to his every twist and every turn. Free, interpretive, stylised and sharp. Y'all ready for this? Key quote: "I am fire - watch me burn up your screen!"

Is This Zac Efron?

Some guys just wish he was gay... but either way... I wish people would leave him alone he's just feeling the love as straight guys do? What do you think?

Sydney Mardi Gras - One Week

With only one week to go the 30th Mardi Gras is going to go off... check out the site here. Also stay tuned for pictures and updates building up to next weekend and on the weekend! To get your weekend started - we have CJ from Ethan James Please check out his site. Pictures courtesy of DNA.

If You Really Give A Shit

Lindsay Lohan presents for Dolce & Gabanna Wino really needs to work on her housekeeping skills Hollywood stars might have hepatitis Will Natalie Portman drop cloth again? Gwyneth Paltrow is back in London Shannon Elizabeth is dancing goodness? Say what? More marriage rumors for Janet Jackson Celebs and their pretty pecs Jennifer Lopez had an emergency C-Section Get the look: last chance to wear tights Shia LaBeouf likes going commando Salma Hayek thinks J.Lo will be a “great” mom Jimmy Eat World and Paramore announce spring tour dates A fourth season of Prison Break? Say it ain’t so!

The Sarah Connor Chronicles : : Brian Austin Green

If your not watching, you should be! The above pics are from Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles... I'm loving the program and same with my friends that have seen it... not that it's on here in New Zealand yet... but I managed to check it out early. In the above pic is Austin Green in the flesh? He has appeared naked along with a couple of strangers in the brand new series. You can go here and see the site.

omg! Chad White

DNA #98

Introducing to you to this month's cover model, Chris Rockway. He's famous for his performances on a certain website where he identifies as straight but makes a living from getting, er, busy with the other blokes. Late last year he told us he'd never want to be at the bottom of the pack - you get our drift - but just before Christmas he did! Twice. With two different blokes. (What a thoughtful Christmas gift!) So DNA caught up with him again to get all the details, and this issue he spills the beans. See more here!

This Weekend!

Some of the places to be this weekend would have be the Hero Party... If it was anything like the Salvation Party - it ought be hot. Also if your into beer check out below. This annual pride event which is in it's 18th yr... is always one of the most festive and colourful nights of the year and in 2008 the glamorous Hero Party will be held at Auckland's most majestic venue - The Civic, The Edge. Renowned for its flamboyant and spectacular shows, the 2008 party will be no different... nothing has been given away at this stage, but needless to say the shows will be sensational! And it won't just be the shows that are sensational! Party-goers can expect some of New Zealand's best production at the Hero Party thanks to M2 Events. There will be intelligent lighting, stunning full-colour laser lighting and Psyklonic mirrored objects, as well as big-screen visuals and other surprises. Confirmed DJs are Paul Goodyear (Barcelona), Dan Murphy (Sydney), Ruby (Sydney), Stephen Simpson (Sydney), Matt Steer (Brisbane), DJ Elleni (Melbourne), Marty, Donald Bennett, Mauri and DJ Dee, plus more to be confirmed. For more details check out the site here. Last February over 6,500 people danced and sunbathed their way through a magnificent day at Ellerslie Racecourse for the first ever New Zealand Beer Festival, come and join in the fun this year. Only 3 of the 20 breweries were left standing at the end of the day as the crowd almost, almost drank the festival dry! The event celebrates New Zealand's expertise in producing fine craft beer, not to mention its perfect accompaniments – great food, entertainment and blazing sunshine. The New Zealand Beer Festival 2008 is shaping up to be an even bigger success with 24 breweries on board offering over 70 different beers and capacity for 10,000 people. There are plenty of tricks still to be announced, such as the unofficial launch party of the "world's best lager" and a killer entertainment lineup. Music lineup includes Pluto, The Tutts, SJD, The North Shore Pony Club, Sam Hill and Grant Marshall. Venue: Ellerslie Racecourse, Greenlane, Auckland This is an R20 event. New Zealand Beer Festival tickets available from: Iticket / Website here.

Brit Awards 2008 : : Winners

The Osbourne Family hosted the Brit Awards in London tonight. Sir Paul McCartney was presented with the "Outstanding Contribution to Music Award" before he performed a medley of his hits. Kylie Minogue won for "Best International Solo Act." Mika won for "Best British Breakthrough Artist." He also performed with singer Beth Ditto. Take That won "Best Single" for their song "Shine." The Arctic Monkeys won two awards for "British Group of the Year" and "Best British Album." Mark Ronson won for "Best Male Solo," making it a first in Brit Awards history to award a non-singing performer this trophy. Ronson also made a duet performance with Amy Winehouse. Rihanna brought down the house with her performance. Leona Lewis was the biggest upset of the night. Lewis had the biggest-selling UK single of 2007 and went home empty handed despite having four nominations. AND Kanye West didn't show at the awards ceremony to pick up his trophy for "International Male Artist." Kelly Rowland appeared to present and accept the award on Kanye's behalf.

American Idol : :David Archuleta

Here's an Amercian Idol Spoiler so don't watch it if you don't want to know. David Archuleta has such a good spirit about him... so genuine and humble, check out his latest performance. I don't like the song.. but his voice is brilliant!

Gig: Rock 2 WGTN

Rock 2 WGTN Easter 2008 will see Wellington explode with some of the greatest legendary bands on the planet in a two-day double concert programme at the Westpac Stadium. After the announcement of KISS - we can now confirm that OZZY OSBOURNE, LORDI, ALICE COOPER, WHITE SNAKE and POISON will also be gracing the stage at the 2 day festival in Easter 2008! This is set to be huge. Wellington's Oscar-winning Weta Workshop has been drafted in to create special effects for the giant rock festival, that would include stage design for the whole festival, as well as developing a theme that has not yet been revealed. ANNOUNCEMENTS 80s glam rock band POISON is the final international act confirmed, playing as the big opening band of Sunday night. Called everything from “glam rock, “hair band”, “hair metal”— Poison is synonymous with classic 80’s power rock. Original members Bret Michaels, C.C. DeVille, Bobby Dall and Rikki Rockett are back together and rockin’ as good as they ever have. With a string of top hits like “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”, “Nothin' But A Good Time", “Fallen Angel", “Unskinny Bop," the Loggins and Messina cover "Your Mama Don't Dance.” Legendary Rock Icon, David Coverdale, the former lead singer with DEEP PURPLE brings his band WHITESNAKE to New Zealand for the very first time! Founded in the late 70’s by former Deep Purple lead singer David Coverdale, Whitesnake rocked the world throughout the 80’s & 90’s with their blues-influenced brand of metal. ALICE COOPER will also play at the concert! Cooper gained notoriety after a 1969 concert incident led to him being reported, wrongly, to have bitten the head off a live chicken and drunk its blood on stage. But he continued to court controversy with his stage shows featuring electric chairs, fake blood and boa constrictors. His major hits include I'm Eighteen, School's Out and Welcome to My Nightmare. AND.... 2006 Eurovision song contest winning 'Monster Metal Band' - LORDI - are the next band set to invade Wellington. Hailing originally from Lapland the ‘masked’ five piece group has a very strong underground following in New Zealand and their addition to ROCK2WGTN will add a visual feast beyond imagination. The Rocktacular festival will be one of the largest of its kind held in New Zealand. ROCK2WGTN in Wellington is the concert for the baby boomers and their kids alike and will appeal to more than one generation. CLICK HERE to enter the C4 Rock of Love competition. CLICK HERE to enter the C4 Live like a Rockstar competition. ROCK2WGTN WHO: Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne, Lordi, Alice Cooper, White Snake and Poison! WHEN: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd March 2008 VENUE: Westpac Stadium, Wellington TICKETS: From Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz

Counting Down Hero Party

Counting down to the HERO Party 2008 By Matt Akersten - 18th February 2008 Paul Goodyear from Barcelona Since 1991, Auckland's HERO Party has been the Queen City's biggest gay night of the year. It's moved around a lot - from Princes Wharf, to the Epsom Showgrounds, to the Auckland Town Hall (bathed in pink, with a rainbow flag on top!), to Studio/Galatos, to the St James Theatre… and now for 2008, the party heads into Queen Street's grand old lady The Civic on Saturday 23 February. As usual, lots of different experiences will be offered up to please as many diverse partygoers as possible. There will be seven international DJs, multiple dance zones, tons of local talent, an outdoor smoking area and a separate women's space. Party-goers can also expect stunning full-colour laser and intelligent lighting, big-screen visuals and many other surprises. Dee-Za-Star says "Vote D.A.N.C.E.!" Two elaborate shows will be on offer at the Civic's Wintergarden during the party. A Horny Fire Show will feature Tess Tickle and her friends including Buckwheat, Venus Mantrap, Zoe and Kola, with dancing boys Chris, Tane Mete and the Brazilian Dancers. Tess Tickle says it'll be a "fun, happy show with glamourous costumes and sexy dancing." Later, Dee-Za-Star and her friends will present Vote D.A.N.C.E. - a political rally-style appearance the Star describes as a progressive, theatrical, post modern, high concept drag show. "As elections are so hot this year all over the world, I wanted to take the piss out of the whole campaigning, polling, and rallying that comes with them - but of course with a funky disco edge," explains Dee-Za-Star. "It will not represent any party but that of the D.A.N.C.E. party. Random acts of campaign rallies, ridiculous rhetoric, baby kissing and photo ops will all lead to the climax at 3am main room, Civic Wintergarden." International DJ's lined up for this year include: Dan Murphy from Sydney, Matt Steer from Brisbane, Miss Eleni from Melbourne, Paul Goodyear from Barcelona, Paul Heron from London, Ruby from Sydney and Stephen Simpson also from Sydney. They're supported by local DJ's Antony, DJ Brazil, DJ Dee, Donald Bennett, James Leuii, Justin Sane, Luke James, Marty, Mauri, Tania M and more. Miss Eleni from Melbourne Called Shebar, the women's zone at this year's HERO Party is brought to you by Vixen+Vibe, organisers of the D.thing experience at HERO. Located upstairs at the Civic, the space will feature two lesbian DJs - DJ Miss Eleni from Melbourne and Auckland's DJ Dee, with video by VJ Vixen. There will be two shows during the night: Twisted Elegance is a drag act extraordinaire featuring Jak, Twistit and Killpussy. And Diva Warrior Princess will perform her powerful Warrior in Me with support from two superhero dancers. The HERO Party is NZ's ultimate polysexual dance extravaganza - so whether you're gay, straight, bi, or undecided - who cares! This is a celebration of polysexual pride and diversity… see you at the Civic from 10pm on Saturday 23 February 2008. Tickets are available from Ticketek (www.ticketek.co.nz and 0800 TICKETEK), or from DJ Station, Marvel Menswear and the Women's Bookshop. The party goes until the sun rises at 6am - then head up to Kiss bar at 309 K' Road for their official HERO Party Recovery Champagne Breakfast at 6-11am.

Gig: Westlife

After fourteen UK No.1 singles and more than 36 million records sold worldwide, the biggest selling pop act of the last 10 years, WESTLIFE, triumphantly announce they will perform in NZ for the very first time. The all-boy band, who has dominated the charts since 1999 when they released Flying Without Wings, will appear in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland in May. WESTLIFE is a cultural phenomenon and after a decade of hits, they are still at the top of their game and continue to surprise and astound in equal measure. As well as all their hits including Seasons in the Sun and Swear It again, they will feature songs from their latest album "Back Home" when they perform in three fabulous New Zealand venues. As a special gift to their New Zealand fans in celebration of their debut tour, Westlife will be releasing a NZ only edition of their "best of" album featuring all their greatest hits. "We are ecstatic to have such an amazing band coming here," says promoter Patrick Smith. "We advise people to get in quick as this is THE hot ticket for 2008." WESTLIFE DATE: Wed 7 May VENUE: Westpac Arena, CHRISTCHURCH TICKETS from Ticketek: 0800TICKETEK www.ticketek.co.nz DATE: Fri 9 May VENUE: TSB Arena, WELLINGTON TICKETS from Ticketek: 0800TICKETEK www.ticketek.co.nz DATE: Sat 10 May VENUE: Vector Arena, AUCKLAND TICKETS from Ticketmaster: (09) 970 9700 www.ticketmaster.co.nz DATE: Tues 13 May VENUE: TSB Stadium, NEW PLYMOUTH TICKETS from Ticketek: 0800TICKETEK www.ticketek.co.nz TICKETS: General on sale date: Saturday 1st March 2008 VISA PRESALE Tickets will go on sale on the following dates: Visa Presale: 25th, 26th & 27th Feb www.visaentertainment.co.nz http://www.westlife.com/

Brit Awards 2008

Brit Awards this Thursday 8pm on C4 (if your in New Zealand) The 2008 Brit Awards are set to be one of the biggest ever, featuring performances by Leona Lewis, Kaiser Chiefs, Paul McCartney, Mark Ronson, Mika, Kylie, an epic joint performance by Rihanna and The Klaxons, and a rumoured guest performance by A-list actress Scarlett Johansson! Held at London's Earls Court, and hosted by Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, guest presenters include sexy RnB siren Kelly Rowland, Britain’s very own Dr Who, David Tennant, and Lord of the Rings star Ian McKellan, The Bionic Woman, Michelle Ryan and front woman for the Gossip, Beth Ditto. This years Brits will feature two stages, Glam Vs Punk. The Glam stage is a decadent set up, and will feature sumptuous gold drapes and a curtain of shimmering lights, whilst the chaotic Punk stage will be adorned with a ripped Union Jack. In the midst of the two stages Sharon and Ozzy have created their own residence, part Adams Family Mansion – part Beckingham Palace. Rock’s Royal couple will be residing on thrones; surrounded by two twelve foot sphinx-esque dogs and towered over by a huge totem pole adorned with a skull and gigantic bat. Ever the exhibitionists expect an awesome entrance by the King and Queen of Rock to kick start the biggest night in British music!

Aussiebum : : Titanium

Aussiebum goes Titanium, check out the add below.

Oscars 2008

This week Hollywood Blvd shut off roads for the Oscars on Sunday. I wonder who will be the hottest on the red carpet.

Gig: Smashing Pumpkins

Smashing Pumpkins and QOTSA Billy Corgan and the Smashing Pumpkins are coming to NZ! Even better, they're bringing The Queens Of The Stone Age with them as support! Smashing Pumpkins haven't been to New Zealand since 1996. Since then they have broken up, reformed and released Zeitgeist. Queens of the Stone Age last visited New Zealand in 2003 when they played the Big Day Out. SMASHING PUMPKINS AND THE QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE DATE: Thursday 20 March, Wellington DATE: Saturday 22 March, Auckland DATE: Monday 24 March, Christchurch TICKETS: on sale February 11 Wellington & Christchurch on sale at www.ticketek.co.nz , Auckland at www.ticketmaster.co.nz

Simon Nessman

Major Models' Simon Nessman, photographed by New York City based Kevin Hees.

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