Celebs Join The NOH8 Campaign

Since the mid-1960's Hollywood celebrities have use their names and images to support political causes close to their hearts.

On November 4th, 2008 Proposition 8 passed, amending the state of California's Constitution to ban same-sex.

In the wake of the defeat, there has been a groundswell of initiative from the community at a grassroots level. Seizing this opportunity, new political and protest organizations formed almost daily including the NOH8 Campaign.

This unique photo project & silent protest was created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska (pictured on the left) and partner Jeff Parshley in direct response to the passage of Proposition 8.

The campaign stared with portraits of everyday Californians who support Marriage Equality and soon rose to celebrities, military personnel, brothers & sisters, law enforcement, lesbian mothers, directors, politicians, newlyweds and more.

The photos feature subjects with duct tape over their mouths symbolizing their voices not being heard and NOH8 painted on one cheek in protest.

The images are currently being used for viral/grassroots on Facebook.com and other social sites. Eventually they are expected to be compiled for a billboard campaign as well as multiple magazine spreads to raise awareness and to raise money to directly fund the fight to repeal Proposition 8.

Familiar faces that have leant their faces to the campaign include "The Nanny" star Fran Drescher, famed choreographer Brian Friedman, "Superman Returns" director Bryan Singer, author/activist Ben Patrick Johnson, "Project Runway" star Jack Mackenroth, politician Hon. John Duran, celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, DJ Tracy Young, "Million Dollar Listing" star Madison Hildebrand, reality star Tila Tequila, singer Billie Meyers, political activist Meghan McCain, comedian Alec Mapa, "Jackass" star Steve-O (who marries himself in one of the photos), "Will & Grace" star Leslie Jordan, "Queer Eye" alumni Jai Rodriguez, and even yours truly - Tony Miros "Mr Nightlife" among others.

For more information on the Campaign and/or to learn how you can participate click HERE.

Fran Drescher

Steve-O marries himself

Maghan McCain

Byran Singer

DJ Tracy Young

Project Runway's Jack Mackenroth

Tila Tequila

Even Tony Miros "Mr. Nightlife" :)

In Celebration of "The King of Pop"

With the sudden passing of Michael Jackson, last week, fans all over the world are paying tribute to the "King of Pop" in many different ways.

For example, there is a unique celebration of the life and work of the gloved one at The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles.

The museum is exhibiting an amazing collection of Jackson's most iconic wardrobe pieces (including the suit he wore on the cover of "Thriller") for fans to check out!

Including seven elaborately embellished jackets, two gloves, and more, highlights include jackets worn on the Victory tour, at Jackson's 1984 American Music Awards appearance, and at the dedication of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. All are elaborately bejeweled, beaded, and detailed -- with one piece weighing nearly fifteen pounds.

These pieces are exhibited on the Museum's third floor alongside video of some of Jackson's most exciting Grammy performances. In the official press release officials from the museum say "we hope this exhibit will serve as a fitting tribute to one of the most significant entertainers in music history."

The Grammy Museum is located at 800 W Olympic Blvd in Los Angeles. For more information on this very special exhibit and/or for ticket prices click HERE.

"Thiller" Co-Star Wanted To 'Hook Up' with Michael Jackson

Ola Ray, the girl from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video, speaks exclusively with INSIDE EDITION tonight about working with Jackson.

It was 1983 and Jackson was already the biggest star on the planet. Ray was best known as a Playboy playmate when Jackson cast her to play his girlfriend.

Ray: “He looked so cute, and he had a little bow tie and he’s like, ‘Ola,’ and I’m like, ‘Hi.’”

Ray tells Inside Edition she wanted to hook up with Jackson, but he was interested in another girl.

Ray: “I had a crush on Michael and I would have loved to have been his girl, but at the time he was interested in Brooke Shields.”

Ray tells Inside Edition she was at her home in Sacramento, CA when she heard the shocking news about Jackson’s sudden death.

Ray: “I was crying and I couldn’t stop. It was like, ‘Why did you leave me?’ I almost feel like I’m abandoned. I never thought he would pass.”

Ray also tells Inside Edition she hasn’t been paid royalties for “Thriller.” Two months ago, she filed a lawsuit against Jackson. Her lawyer, Jason K. Feldman tells Inside Edition, “Our lawsuit alleges Miss Ray has not been paid and shared in the royalties for at least four years.”

The Jackson estate isn’t commenting. Ray says the lawsuit isn’t personal, just business.

Ray tells Inside Edition she has nothing but fond memories of playing Jackson’s girlfriend in the “Thriller” video.

Ray: “I feel like I’m in a dream, and I’m thinking when I wake up, I’m going to find out he’s still alive and he’s not gone.”

Check local listings for times.

Casting Call For The Ultimate "Rich Bitch"

CASTING CALL

The folks over at Cornwell Casting are looking for the ultimate "rich bitch" to star in a new reality TV show! Here's what we're specifically looking for...

Do you consider yourself to be a sophisticated, jet setter, sunning on the beaches in the south of France one minute and skiing the Colorado slopes the next?

Do you have a lifestyle and a personality that would make those 'housewives' jealous?

If you are a single woman between the ages of 25 and 40 and have always dreamed of being the star of a show, then we are looking for you!

If you are truly fabulous with a dynamic personality and a flare for the dramatic, we want to hear from you immediately.

Sirens need only apply.

Please email Tony (a description of yourself and 2-3 photos) at tonymiros@me.com ASAP to be considered.

Chico's Angels Are Back This Summer!

Those three sexy south of the boarder hotties, Chico's Angels are gearing up to hit the Cavern Club Theater this summer with a new show called CHICO'S ANGELS 2: LOVE BOAT CHICAS!

That's right Kay Sedia (the pretty one); Chita Parol (the smart one) and Fredia Laye (the "friendly" one) are getting all dolled up to solve another case on the high seas. The Angels set sail to find out who wants to kill seventies super star Charo!!!!

The show opens on June 11th and runs through July 19th. Shows are Thursday - Sunday. Tickets on sale at ChicosAngels.com.

Recently, Chico's Angels have filmed three mini-episodes to premiere summer 2009 exclusively on their website. So make sure to check it out!

Chico's Angels has been an underground cult hit in Los Angeles with their stage version of the series for the last six years. 

So strap on your handy gun holdster and put on your best cha-cha heels and get your tickets for the side-splitting Chico's Angels 2: Love Boat Chicas before they're all sold out!

Sexy Jason Dottley Performs at Fubar

There's always something fun going on after dark in La La Land.

Case in point, this Saturday (May 30th) night you can catch sexy "Sordid Lives: The Series" star, Jason Dottley, get down and dirty as he perform his new song "Hit Play (Take Me Away)" at 11:55pm at the infamous FUBAR in West Hollywood. He'll also be there on Sunday night  at 12:55 am for those of you that don't have to go to work on Monday.

FYI - This will be Dottley's seventh stop since his Hit Play Promo Tour began March 28th in Dallas. So don't miss it!

Dottley is also currently working on the film adaptation of Shores' GLAAD award-winner "Southern Baptist Sissies". Delta Burke and Leslie Jordan are top-lining with filming planned for 2010. He is also producing Del Shores' one-man show "Del Shores The Storyteller" which is currently on tour playing to sold out houses across the country. 

So make sure you stop by FUBAR and see this multi-talented artist shake his pretty assets to his new song. With any luck he'll give his audience a real treat and show off that perfectly chiseled chest of his. Wink, wink.

See you there!

Reality Check 3 Is Around The Corner!

It's that time again....

Time to rub elbows with some of your favorite reality TV stars like Lisi Linares from "Survivor" and Nick Verreos from "Project Runway" (pictured together on the left) at Reality Check 3!

Here are the details

Woody Woodbeck presents…

The 3^rd Annual REALITY CHECK

With the premiere of the new 2010 Subaru Legacy

Benefiting The Trevor Project

Sunday, June 7^th, 2009 // 5 pm - 9 pm

Eleven Restaurant & Nightclub

8811 Santa Monica Blvd. ,West Hollywood, CA

Live Performances by THE PARADISO GIRLS & COUNTRE BLACK

Absolut hosted bar from 5 - 7 PM // Giveaways 

Andrew Christian Fashion Show // Red Carpet arrivals

Meet some of your favorite clebs and so much more

Participating Sponsors:  Eleven Nightclub & Restaurant, Amoeba Music, EMC PR, Andrew Christian Fashion, Nestle FLING, and many more!

Community Co-Chairs: DIVA, GLAAD, and Rossmar Divinagracia.

To top it off….they are raffling off a ONE-YEAR LEASE ON A BRAND NEW 2010 Subaru Legacy! Tickets will be available the day of the event for $60 per ticket or 2 tickets for $100 (Cash & Credit will be accepted)

See you there!

"A Marine Story" Now Casting

Hey folks.  Yours truly is now in the process of casting the full-length, Indie, feature film "A Marine Story". And I'm looking for some talented LA-based actors/actresses to feature in it.

Here are some  of the parts I'm looking to cast:

TURK - Supporting/Male/Caucasian/ 32-40 years - Tall, imposing, and musclebound, Turk is the hothead member of the group that regularly hangs out at the neighborhood bar.

MRS. SNOW - Supporting/Female/Caucasian/ 60-65 years - Lead character's grandmother, this woman has retreated into an alcoholic haze since the loss of Saffton's family.

NONA - Featured/Female/All Ethnicities/ 32-35 years - Strong and sultry.  Nona reawakens lead character's passion and becomes a possible love interest.

BURNER - Lead/Male/Caucasian/ 18-23 years - Tall, unkempt small town hoodlum who exudes sexuality and menace.

BILL - Supporting/Male?Caucasian/ 35-45 years - A man of few words, Bill puts the 'ick' in hick.

To see the full breakdown or to submit yourself for one of the parts go to LACasting.Com 

Or you can send your head shot & resume to tonymiros@me.com  

Ann Hampton Callaway Takes Hollywood

Here's some fun news for all you music lovers out there. The incredible songstress Ann Hampton Callaway will be singing this week at Catalina Bar and Grill in Hollywood Wed-Sat , shows 8pm and 10pm. If you're like me and love a good vocalist this lady is for you. I promise you a fun time will be had all!

BTW - did you know she wrote and sang the theme song for “The Nanny”?  I KNOW!!!  I love that show too!!!!

For more info go catalinajazzclub.com or annhamptoncallaway.com  

'Dancing' Star Gives Back At Universal Citywalk

The celebs were out for the Lollipops and Rainbows Foundation’s Celebrity Launch on Saturday May 2^nd at Universal Citywalk.

Lacey Schwimmer, pictured here with girls from the LA Ballet Academy, of "Dancing with the Stars" was one of several celebs who came out to show their support.  Many other celebrities were on hand for the launch, including Miley Cyrus and Braison Cyrus who also performed with his band Lazy Randy at the celebration.

The LOLLIPOPS & RAINBOWS FOUNDATION was founded by 8-year old Emily Grace Reaves (who stars as "Cindy Lou" in the Hannah Montana Movie). The foundation is a tribute to Emily's grandfather Dave Reaves who came up with the idea 10 years ago. For more information go to www.myspace.com/lollipopsandrainbowsfoundation