Christopher Ciccone's L.A. Book Signing

Another one of my fabulous South Beach friends will be doing a book signing at one of my favorite L.A. book stores - Book Soup - this coming week!

I'm referring to Christopher Ciccone whose best selling "tell all" book Life with My Sister Madonna (co-written with British journalist Wendy Leigh) has gotten a ton of press lately.

Christopher's extraordinary memoir is based on his forty-seven years of growing up with, working with, and understanding the most famous woman of our time, who has intrigued, scandalized, and entertained millions for half a century.

Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to read it yet, but from what I hear it's a juicy summer read!

So make sure you head on down to Book Soup at 7PM on Wednesday, July 30th to get your autographed copy of Chris' scandalous book. I'll be there for sure.

'Mummy' Star Maria Bello Opens Up

I love it when celebrities try to enlighten their fans by giving frank interviews to the press.

Case in point, in this week’s Page Six Magazine, Actress Maria Bello – star of the upcoming summer blockbuster “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” – is on the cover and full of surprises, both for fans and herself, as she talks about her son, a new romance and how her latest film role is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.

The 41-year-old says her turn in a big action blockbuster a childhood fantasy come true: “When I got into acting, I told my dad my dream was to be Indiana Jones. He said, ‘Honey, you want to be the girl in Indiana Jones?’ And I said, ‘No, I want to be Indiana Jones!” She also says she’s not afraid to play her age. “I never was. I’ve never been an ingénue. I like getting older.”

Maria opens up on age and family, talking candidly about her love for her 7-year-old son Jackson Blue (whom she had with former husband and screenwriter Dan McDermott) and her relationship with her beau of a year-and-a-half, Bryn Mooser, 28.

“I was always anti-marriage,” she admits. “I didn’t understand monogamy. I couldn’t figure out how that could last. And then I met Bryn and I started to understand the beauty of constancy and history and change and going on the roller coaster with someone – of having a partner in life.”

While Maria is content ultimately in a pair of broken in Levi’s, she also loves to indulge in classic fashion. For her cover shoot, PSM dressed her in Chanel, Alice + Olivia, Monique Lhullier and Moschino.

Her new favorite designer? The up-and-coming Brian Reyes, known for his use of color and texture, who’s quickly becoming a go-to guy for red carpet fashion. “I will definitely be checking out his collections, now!” she says.

Page Six Magazine is free inside the Sunday edition of the New York Post. The full article will also be available online on Monday at www.pagesixmag.com.

"No Regret" Opens In NYC & LA This Weekend

When I think of Korea the first thing that comes to mind is the TV show M*A*S*H or the scary possibility of that country triggering a full-fledged nuclear war sometime in the near future. I would never think of their having a gay film movement. Would you?

Well, apparently Regent Releasing does. You see this coming weekend they are releasing the new Korean gay feature "No Regret" in New York City & Los Angeles!

Set in Seoul, South Korea, "No Regret" centers on Sumin (Lee Young-Hoon), who leaves the orphanage where he grew up and heads to the city to study art design. After losing his job at a factory due to layoffs, he finds himself working as a prostitute in a gay bar. Initially Sumin resists the advances of Jaemin (Lee Han), who comes from a rich and conservative family that doesn’t accept his sexual identity. Eventually Sumin succumbs to Jaemin’s advances, after they briefly experience happiness as passionate lovers, Sumin and Jaemin’s relationship falls into heartache and tragedy.

Opening Dates & Cities:

7/25 - West Hollywood, CA at the Sunset 5

7/25 - New York,NY at the Cinema Village

8/01 - Palm Desert, CA at the Cinemas Palme d'Or

8/22 - Portland, OR at the Living Room Theaters

8/29 - San Francisco, CA at the Landmark Lumiere

To watch the trailer click HERE. Or to find out more about this acclaimed queer Asian film click HERE.

Enjoy!

Brendan Fraser at Universal Studios Hollywood - Sunday, July 27!‏

Wanna meet a real live action star in person?

Brendan Fraser, star of Universal Pictures’ eagerly anticipated summer blockbuster, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor will be making a special guest appearance at Universal Studios Hollywood to meet fans and join them for a spin on the popular “ Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride” thrill ride roller coaster on Sunday, July 27 at 4:00 p.m.

Flanked by a brigade of marching mummies, Brendan will greet fans at the “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride” and entertain their many questions as well as preview a clip of the film. Guests attending the event will also have a chance to win tickets to attend the exclusive red carpet world premiere, which will debut at Universal CityWalk later that day.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor epic adventure opens in theatres nationwide on August 1.

See you there!!!

A 'Sordid' Night Out At Outfest 2008

This past Saturday night, yours truly attended two screenings at the Director's Guild of America (DGA) for Outfest 2008 in West Hollywood. One was truly fabulous; while the other was simply dreadful.

However, it was meeting comedienne Margaret Cho, at the cocktail reception afterwards, that truly made my night. Love her!

But I digress...the first screening that night was the West Coast premiere of Logo's new half-hour comedy Sordid Lives: The Series - a prequel to the 1996 play and 2000 film that was created, written and directed by the fabulous Del Shores (I so love his work) - which was simply hilarious.

Not only did the two episodes we saw feature some great performances by it's powerhouse of stars - including Bonnie Bedelia (Die Hard, The Division), Beth Grant (No Country for Old Men), Emmy Award winner Leslie Jordan (Will & Grace), Emmy Award winner Rue McClanahan (The Golden Girls), Olivia Newton-John (Grease), Caroline Rhea (Sabrina, The Teenage Witch), and sexy newcomer Jason Dottley (who I have the biggest crush on...shhh...don't tell Del I said that) - but it also delivered a shit load of belly laughs that kept us rolling in the aisles from beginning to end.

By the way, Sordid Lives: The Series premieres on the Logo network on Wednesday, July 23rd, at 10 pm/ET. So whatever you do...try not to miss it!

The second screening that night was the campy comedy Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild, directed by Todd Stephens. Not only was this highly-anticipated sequel one of the worst movies I've ever seen it actually made me embarrassed to call myself a gay man.

The script was wretched, the plot was moronic, the characters were agonizingly annoying, and the golden shower musical number was just hateful. Even the films endless amount of gay star cameos where too embarrassing to watch. RuPaul and Lady Bunny weren't funny at all, Michael Lucas' sex scene was extremely forgettable and Perez Hilton's on-going born-again-Christian gag was simply too painful to watch. Actually, the only cameo that was semi enjoyable was that of porn pup Brent Corrigan - whose subtle performance as "Stan the Merman" was surprisingly tender and somewhat endearing.

In short, avoid seeing this horrific fiasco as all costs. Trust me. You'll be better off if you don't.

Below are some shots I took on Saturday night for you to enjoy.

Outfest fans Joe and Jayzen at the DGA

GLBT directors and producers at Outfest 2008

Actor Jason Boegh with funny lady Margaret Cho

The 'Sordid Lives' cast on stage for their Q&A session

Sexy 'Sordid Lives' star Jason Dottley with actress Thea Gill

Meet DJ Bryan La Rock

Here's my latest "Mixology" profile published in this week's Frontiers Magazine. Enjoy!

Mixology by Tony Miros

DJ: Bryan La Rock

When this adorable 27-year-old, 5'9", 135 lbs, USC graduate, Texas native isn't playing your favorite music videos at Rage nightclub in West Hollywood, he works as a computer consultant/forensics guru during the day. Aside from collecting and editing the latest music videos to add to his huge collection this self-proclaimed "geek" loves playing with his lovable feline, Kitty Cat La Rock, staying at home with his boyfriend watching his favorite TV shows (Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Dexter), playing video games, going out dancing with friends, and going to amusement parks like Magic Mountain to ride the biggest and fastest rollarcoaster's he can find.

DJ Bryan La Rock Top 5 Singles

1. I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry

2. When I grow Up - Pussycat Dolls

3. Damaged - Danity Kane

4. Shake It - Metro Station

5. Dangerous - Kardinal Offishall Feat. Akon

'Runway' Winner Christian Siriano HCR Tee

Wanna look fierce, fabulous, and flawless this summer?

The Human Rights Campaign has a fierce new t-shirt designed by Project Runway Season Four winner Christian Siriano for you to wear on the beach or out on the town this summer!

The exclusive T-shirt, by Siriano, is now available online and in HRC Shops nationwide in support of GLBT equality.

The 100% organic cotton shirt, features a hand-drawn design of the "Super Hero" character, named "Fierce Equality." The design is signed by Siriano.

"I'm proud to work with the Human Rights Campaign to raise awareness and funds to help the GLBT community in its fight for equality," said Christian Siriano. "The shirt is fierce, fabulous and flawless."

The shirt is available in unisex sizes XXS-XXL and in colors Earth Coal and Earth Natural.

It’s the latest celebrity-designed shirt exclusively for HRC Shops. Previous designs have been released by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein and Heatherette.

To buy yours online today!

'X-Files' Premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre

If you're a HUGE X-Files fan like I am (yes, I can be a big geek at times), here's some exciting news for you...

Twentieth Century Fox is hosting a Fan Celebration at the world premiere screening of THE X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE on Wednesday, July 23 at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood!!!

The studio is inviting X-Philes to gather that day in specially-built seating in front of the Hollywood landmark where they can observe the red-carpet arrivals – and participate in a special conference with the film’s stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, plus writer-producer-director Chris Carter and writer-producer Frank Spotnitz.

Situated on a stage in front of the theater, the four filmmakers will field questions from the fans, prior to fulfilling their more traditional duties with the press. (Seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Special credentials will be distributed at 4:00 p.m. to the first 500 fans that arrive that day. The festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m.).

X-Philes around the globe will experience the gala event live, via a special internet site from which they can direct questions in real-time to the film’s cast and filmmakers. This worldwide community of fans will also meet over 100 of the series’ co-stars, guest stars, and behind-the-scenes personnel who have already committed to attending the Celebration.

The X-Files: I Want To Believe opens everywhere July 25.

See you at the premiere!

'Sopranos' Alum Goes To 'Mars'

Emmy-winning and Golden Globe Award-nominated actor Michael Imperioli, who played Christopher Moltisanti in the HBO series 'The Sopranos', was tapped to co-star on ABC's new drama series Life on Mars where he will play Detective Ray Carling, a character from the 1970s.

The time-travel drama is about Sam Tyler, played by Jason O'Mara, a modern-day detective who goes back to 1972 after experiencing a car crash and still functions as a detective.

"Life" is slated to debut on Thursday night's at 10 p.m., following "Grey's Anatomy."

I can't wait to see it!

Celebrity Sighting - Jesse Metcalfe

Former 'Desperate Housewives' star Jesse Metcalfe (L) was spotted with the luscious Heidi Cortez (Sunset Tan on E!) at the launch of the Socialvibe.com and HollyRod 4 Kids 'FROM ONE TO A MILLION' campaign at the Sofitel Stone Rose lounge in L.A.

Could the man be any yummier? ;-)

(Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for SocalVibe)

Mamma Mia Singing Contest!

To celebrate the opening day of the musical romantic comedy Mamma Mia! The Movie, Universal Pictures is hosting a Mamma Mia! Singing Contest, this Friday, from noon until 2:00pm, in which everyone who competes is a winner!

Everyone is invited to sing one of the many beloved ABBA songs featured in the film. The first 100 participants will receive free admission to see Mamma Mia! The Movie on Friday, July 18 (opening day), at Pacific Theatres Glendale 18 at The Americana at Brand in Glendale, CA.

Event located at The Green. For directions, visit http://www.americanaatbrand.com/ .

Best of luck!!! Remember, the winner takes all. Wink, wink

'Zone' At The Egyptian Theatre

If you like cult classics as much as I do you'll just flip when you heard this...

Writer/Director Richard Elfman is bringing back a favorite in the underground film world. The 1980 Forbidden Zone, now a cult classic, will have a one night only screening at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood at 8pm on July 30th.

The science fiction musical Forbidden Zone has been newly restored and colorized by Legend Films and will be seen in its original un-cut "R" Rated version.

The film is considered one of the best loved and incredibly entertaining "cult" films, perhaps second only to Rocky Horror Picture Show in its following.

Discussion following with director Richard Elfman and other guests (TBA).

General Admission: $10 Student/Senior (with ID): $8 American Cinematheque Member: $7 Advance Tickets: http://www.fandango.com/ See you there!

Two More Hunks Join 'Housewives' Cast

Just in case you haven't heard this yet...sexy actor Neal McDonough (Tin Man and Star Trek: First Contact) will join the cast of ABC's Desperate Housewives as a regular next season playing a white-collar neighbor who may get romantic with Edie Britt (Nicolette Sheridan).

Gale Harold (Queer as Folk and Vanished) was also recently added for next season playing Ken, the mystery man who kissed Susan Meyer (Teri Hatcher) during the final scene of the last season.

I can't wait to see what kind of trouble these two hunks will bring to Wisteria Lane next season!

'The Gong Show' Returns on Comedy Central!

Remember the hilarious variety show "The Gong Show" from the 1970's? Well, it's back!

That's right...Comedy Central has ordered up a new incarnation of the show, to be hosted by comedian Dave Attell (Insomniac)

The updated "The Gong Show With Dave Attell" will premiere on the cable network on Thursday, July 17th!

As most of you already know, yours truly had ball casting all the unique and insane acts you'll see on the show. I also make a cameo on the second episode - as a prop for one of the acts! Hopefully you'll find it some what amusing. LOL.

In case you're too young to remember the original...the series, was hosted by funnyman Chuck Barris and featured zany off-beat acts performing for a panel of celebrity judges. Good acts received high scores from the judges. Dismal acts received the gong. This new version is structured the very same way. BTW - that's a picture of me, on the left, gonging the gong on the set! How fabulous is that?

In short, make sure you and all your friends watch this new re-vamped version of the show! That way the network will order a second season and yours truly will (hopefully) get some more work out of it. Wink, wink.

Yours truly (R) on 'The Gong Show' set with host Dave Attell (L)

Countdown to 'Project Runway' Season 5!

Little did I know that after only three years since moving to La La Land that yours truly would have his name attached to one of the biggest reality shows on TV - Project Runway!

If you remember, back in May, I told you that I had been hired to be a Casting Assistant on Season 5 of the hit Bravo show. Now its about to air and I'm just as excited about seeing it as you are. No...I have no clue as to who is going to win, so don't ask.

Anyway, Runway's fifth-season will feature 16 contestants -- one more designer than the show's fourth season -- and will premiere Wednesday, July 16 at 9PM ET/PT. By the way, this will be the series' last season on Bravo.

In April, Lifetime Networks and Project Runway's Weinstein Company production company announced a five-year deal to bring cable's top-rated reality show to Lifetime beginning with its sixth season, which the women's network announced would debut in November 2008.

So enjoy the premiere show on Wednesday and make sure you watch the credits for my name! Yippee!!!

Upright Cabaret: Escape to Catalina

On July 31st and August 1st (Thursday and Friday) at 8pm, Upright Cabaret makes their island debut at the Catalina Country Club in the cozy seaside town of Avalon, CA.

Producer/Hosts Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel present a hip and contemporary social swirl of Broadway and Hollywood's brightest stars under the stars for these two magical nights!

Broadway star and recording artist Billy Porter will headline a cast of Upright favorites in this two-night concert event. President Bill Clinton once said... "if I could sing like Billy Porter, I would pursue a new line of work."

Joining Mr. Porter will be a star-studded cast including Jake Simpson (03 & 04 Star Search Grand Champion), Valarie Pettiford (Tony Nominee "Fosse", UPN's Half & Half), and Audra Mae (L.A. singer/songwriter, grand-neice of Judy Garland).

Discover or rediscover one of California's best-kept secrets as the history and charm of Santa Catalina Island provide a spectacular backdrop for Upright's brand of "new generation" cabaret by making something old new again.

The trip is a simple one-hour boat ride from Long Beach or San Pedro. Boat and Hotel packages provided upon checkout! Start planning this perfect little get-away today.

Tickets for these amazing nights of music are $25 Fountain Terrace and $30 SRO. Dinner required for all Fountain Terrace Seating.

Tickets available on http://www.inticketing.com/ (keyword: Upright Cabaret)

Dinner/drink specials begin at 6:00pm / showtime 8:00pm.

Dinner reservations required, please call (310) 510-7400 ext. 17.

I'm sure it'll be one hell of a show.