GAY ACTOR & LGBT ADVOCATE ON CRUZ CONTROL

Wilson Cruz offers word of support to youth coming out to their parent at a CLAAD event.

Actor and LGBT advocate Wilson Cruz joined GLAAD's staff as the Strategic Giving Officer last month. He will help the esteemed organization build support within the community.

Here's what Cruz said:

"For more than two decades GLAAD has combatted anti-LGBT images in the media and changed the national conversation about LGBT people. Today, GLAAD is also using its media expertise to create a culture that is accepting and safe for all young people. From Spanish-language media to sports, Hollywood to the newsroom, GLAAD shares the stories and sparks the discussions that make the world a better place for LGBT people everywhere. I am proud and excited to grow this culture-changing work. ”

Seems like a solid choice for the job! Not to mention - extremely humble!

Here's what the GLAAD prez said:

"Throughout his career, Wilson Cruz has been a strong advocate for LGBT Americans. His work in film and television, as well as his commitment to supporting local and national LGBT organizations exemplifies GLAAD's mission to move LGBT equality forward."

Wilson Cruz, whose heritage is Puerto Rican, was born in New York City, the eldest of three brothers. Early on, his parents encouraged his interest in the theater. At age seven, Wilson began appearing in plays, among them "Cradle of Fire," "Supporting Cast," "Becoming Memories," and "The Roar of the Greasepaint...," as well as in a number of Shakespearean productions on both coasts. Blessed with a beautiful singing voice, Wilson also performed across the country with Young Americans, and has been featured in shows seen at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Sea World/Orlando.

When the young actor was 10, he moved with his family to San Bernadino, California, where he grew up. A graduate of Eisenhower High School, he attended California State University at San Bernadino, where he was pursuing a double major in theater and English before he joined the cast of "My So-Called Life." He plans on returning to college eventually. In the meantime, his acting career continues to flourish. He made his television debut in 1991 on the series, "Great Scott!," in the recurring role of Jonathan, an obnoxious choirboy. The role of Rickie Vasquez is his first as a series regular.

In his rare free time, Wilson finds relaxation in playing the saxophone. He likes to collect vintage black-and-white photos of actors, and admires the work of Tom Hanks and Robert De Niro. Does the handsome young actor think of himself as an Hispanic role model? "I don't know if I believe in role models," Wilson reflects. "We're all so different; we're all individuals. In the long run, that's what matters."

DJ ALMOND BROWN IS TAKING OVER Q THURSDAYS ON THE HILL

Thursdays will never be the same in Seattle! Just off the heels of their grande opening, Q Seattle's hottest new nightclub is launching "Special Q Thursdays" featuring one of Seattle's most up and coming producer/DJs Almond Brown. 

DJ Almond Brown, exceptionally well known in the Seattle music scene for his commitment to pumping out the hottest and most original house music sounds.  You can hear the dedication to the craft of making people lose their minds on the dance floor, if you've ever experienced a DJAB session.  His sets are an exercise in cross genre flexibility and harmony of funky, vocal and progressive house. When asked what inspires his creativity on he decks Almond Brown said, “It really depends on the crowd, mood, & energy."  There is something for everyone in his sets.

A musician since childhood, most Sunday mornings were spent in church, playing drums for the choir, and evenings listening to Earth, Wind, & Fire, Elton John, and the Ohio Players. Dj’ing for over 20 years, he is equally as comfortable singing, or in the studio writing & producing. As one of Seattle’s most sought after artists, Almond Brown is an advocate for creating a diverse community through sound.  Earlier this year he wrote and produced on "SKIN," a collaboration released for The SKIN project who's mission is to create Unity, Acceptance & Love in humanity.

BBINT Magazine caught up with the DJ earlier today and we wanted to know what he hopes to create with Q, " I'm committed to supporting Q in upholding a standard of music for the space that keeps people coming back and to maintaining music integrity that appropriately introduces and promotes sounds of artist past, present and up and coming."  "Tonight is going to be amazing and on this very special night I am happy to have my DJ friend and guest Karl Kamakahi with me," Almond Brown said.

As the excitement builds to Thursday nights launch, Almond Brown posted to his Facebook profile, "I have to say I have never experienced the kind of excitement that's happening around Q. The city's nightlife is BUZZING, people are talking, and helping to create this new culture around the club. I honestly don't think this means the demise of any venue. I see it simply bringing more people out, which feeds the overall attendance of not only Q, but venues folks may not have tried for a while. Again, so honored to be part of the Q family. See y'all tonight. I don't plan to be served...I WILL SERVE!"

Q is a state-of-the-art, 12,500 sq. ft. multilevel lounge and nightclub located in Seattle's vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood that will set a new standard for excellence by returning to the fundamentals of what makes a nightclub experience great: innovative interior design, groundbreaking sound and lighting, exceptional service, and our twist on specialty drinks and cocktails, including the club’s own signature line of infused and flavored vodkas.

Q will be open seven days a week, serving both as a lounge on weekdays and as a nightclub on weekends. No matter whether you are seeking a relaxed atmosphere after work or a fun night of dancing, you will be able find it at Q. Leave behind the hassles of the clubs in Belltown and Pioneer Square, and don't worry about the elitism and attitude found in so many upscale lounges – because at Q, everyone is welcome.

The space is designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, the AIA award-winning architects behind such projects as the iconic Apple Cube on New York’s Fifth Avenue, Pixar Studios Headquarters, and Seattle City Hall, to name a few.

In addition, Q has incorporated world-class audio-visual components as part of its overall design, providing the most memorable experience for our patrons possible. These include a sound system by Funktion One from England that's been designed by Sound Investment AV, and state of the art lighting design by Steve Lieberman of the award-winning SJ Lighting in Los Angeles.

Q is located at 1426 Broadway, Seattle, WA. | Find Q on facebook HERE.

 

The SKIN Project Launches in Atlanta, GA

The SKIN Project National Tour & Charitable Event will launch in Atlanta on Friday, August 24, 2012 at Opera Nightclub & Lounge, 1150 Crescent Avenue in Midtown starting promptly at 7 PM.

The SKIN Project‘s mission is to elevate awareness and support for community based causes that create Unity, Acceptance and Love in humanity. It was created by a community of people from various cultures and walks of life who came together to create a platform that radiates love and acceptance of others throughout the world without conditions.

The National Tour is scheduled for Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta. Each event will bring awareness to the foundation and ignite the SKIN movement worldwide. One of SKIN’s visions is to inspire participants to initiate events and chapters in their local and global communities.  This event is for the ENTIRE Human Family who supports inclusion, differences, acceptance and diversity; regardless of race, culture, religion, creed, non-belief, gender or sexual orientation.

The SKIN project launched a video campaign in July asking worldwide supporters to post videos in support of its global initiative of spreading the word and uniting through love. Supporters of the movement are ask to self identify and state, "this is my SKIN!" Launched at the AIDS 2012 conferences in Washington DC,  videos are starting to appear on youtube and is creating a stamp of visual diversity supporting the movement in the social media world.  It is said that production companies are coming together to create a documentary of the movement and will look at all areas of impact that SKIN is making.

The SKIN launch will feature a LIVE performance by Founder and renowned recording artist LaMont Wheat performing the official theme song of the Project, “SKIN”, with sounds by renowned DJ Scorpio. A portion of proceeds benefit The Atlanta Mission, who has been providing meals for more than 50 years.

Advanced tickets online are $15, $20 at the door.  To purchase your tickets in advance online, please visit: www.chriscolemanenterprises.com

You can also purchase in advance the official Theme Song & Single of The SKIN Project by LaMont Wheat , “SKIN” featuring Faith Micheals, online via iTunes, Amazon.com, and all online Music outlets worldwide.  The music production for SKIN, LaMont Wheat feat. Faith Michaels is also a contribution to the movement and was created by a network of writer and producer from around the world.

For more information about The SKIN Project, visit: www.theskinfoundation.org

STILL STANDING WORLD TOUR HIV/AIDS AWARENESS

Washington, D.C. July 23, 2012--International Recording Artist LaMont Wheat holds a press conference entitled “Still Standing” at the XIX International AIDS Conference on  at the Walter E. Johnson Convention Center in Washington D.C.   “Still Standing” is an international tour for a cause, to raise awareness around the world about the progress made, actions that still must be taken and the impact of HIV/AIDS as we turn the tide together in finding a cure. “Still Standing” the tour will feature activist and international recording LaMont Wheat and is created to generate awareness and funding for research and other HIV/AIDS related programs worldwide.   “Still Standing” represents the stand taken for more than 30 years of seeking a cure, educating the public and transmission prevention for a disease epidemic that has affected, infected and claimed lives worldwide.

“Still Standing” will have its launch this year at the XIX International Conference on AIDS with a live performance main stage on Wednesday, July 25th by recording artist and songwriter LaMont Wheat at 7pm in the Global Village.

Sponsorship and global support is encouraged.  To bring Still Standing to your city,
state or National AIDS conference contact the Dionne Boyd info@lamontwheat.com.

“Still Standing” is also a song created by LaMont Wheat as a tribute to World AIDS Day, and has been used to raise awareness of the disease. The XIX International AIDS Conference is July 22-27 at the Walter E. Johnson Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 and includes other speakers such as D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray and former President George W. Bush, Elton John, former President Bill Clinton, as well as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; Senators. John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.); House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi; U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.); former chief executive and current chairman of Microsoft Bill Gates; World Bank President Jim Yong Kim; UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibe and many more.

Still Standing by LaMont Wheat released on Dec 1st 2011 as a tribute to
World AIDS and debuted in the Top 100 new R&B releases on iTunes for two days in
a row.

About LaMont Wheat:

LaMont Wheat is an LA based singer-songwriter, recording artist. Known for his catchy melodies and a reedy vocal reminiscent of a cross between Teddy Pendergrass and Luther Vandross with modern swagger, LaMont’s big voice is quickly gaining popularity. LaMont recently released his single “SKIN” a song promoting Unity, Acceptance and Love.

Media contact: Tracie G. (213) 268-2847 | Info@lamontwheat.com  

SKIN LaMont Wheat feat. Faith Michaels - Be FREE to Love

Singer, Songwriter and co-founder of BBINT Magazine, LaMont Wheat’s sophomore album may not hit stores until August 2012, but he's giving fans a sneak peek at what to expect from the highly anticipated release with global collaboration on his newest single, “SKIN” which features drag dance recording artist Faith Michaels. Co-written by Rique Patire with production by DJ Almond Brown, Joe Crugliano and DJ Scorpio, SKIN is an anthem that celebrates diversity, unity and acceptance. Click below to be FREE to live & love the SKIN you're in with the talented LaMont Wheat.  

SKIN | Be FREE to Love.

SKIN is one of the outcomes of a community project where individuals and groups have come together to fulfill on a commitment of creating Unity, Acceptance and Love as a humanitarian impact. Those who have worked on and been contribution to the project are as diverse as they come and you can hear the passion that each person brings to the song.  SKIN by LaMont Wheat featuring Faith Michaels began as an act of acceptance in a community that is very much segmented by race, preference and attitude and now raises awareness for communities, groups and individuals that we are all in this together. SKIN promotes self awareness and personal acceptance.  It's all about loving who you are, which in turn allows you to love others.

The project's mission has been to bring awareness to social injustice such as, inequality, bullying, discrimination, and other issues that have an adverse impact on the world, and consequently transforms the lives of those involved in the project as well as impact those who are affected everyday by such issues.


LaMont and Faith came together in Los Angeles to put final touches on the song which had it's live performance debut by the duo during the 2012 Winter Music Conference in Wilton Manors, Fl. LaMont said, "it was such an amazing experience to share the stage with such an awesome person.  Faith and I have become close since starting this journey together with SKIN and I think that the unity that we express is a true testament that diverse artist and individuals can work together and create a product that is positively impactful to many."   

Faith Michaels is an east coast based drag recording artist  who performs routinely at Aqua Night Club in Key West.  Faith has two other projects out, "Neva" and "Fetish" which was nominated and won a 2011 music video award in Germany.

LaMont Wheat is a Los Angeles based songwriter and international recording artist.   SKIN is a follow up release to the smash hit single "I've Got It" and “Still Standing”, a song of inspiration and hope to bring awareness to causes like HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, world hunger, autism, peace and other life causes we’re still standing for.  Along with SKIN, "Still Standing" has been selected to be performed main stage at the XIX International Conference on AIDS July 25^th in Washington DC.  “Still Standing” debuted in the Top 100 new R&B releases on iTunes in December 2011 following its release on World AIDS Day.

These two artists are dynamic in their contribution to the world of entertainment, community and humanity.  We expect their rise to the top to be exciting and inspiring.

SKIN releases May 29 for worldwide download and is already being added  by jocks to Pride festivals, mix shows and clubs . Tour and performance dates with LaMont and Faith to be announced. Link up with them on Facebook and Twitter for free downloads, pictures and more.

Photo Credit: Irving Images

Music Link

SKIN: http://amzn.to/LPZeP4 

For interview inquires or any questions, please contact Iconic PR:

Tracie Nicole

E: tracie.publicrelations@gmail.com

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Lady Gaga a "messenger of the devil"

Lady Gaga canceled her sold-out show in Indonesia after Islamist hard-liners threatened violence, claiming her sexy clothes and provocative dance moves would corrupt the youth. The controversy was a blow to the predominantly Muslim country's reputation for combining free speech and democracy with a mostly moderate brand of the faith.

Fans were devastated, despite the promoter's offer of full refunds. Some accused police -- who refused to issue a permit over concerns about security -- of buckling to the will of a small group of thugs.

The planned "Born This Way Ball" concert has been on-again-off-again from the start. But on Sunday, it was final, said Minola Sebayang, a lawyer for Big Daddy, the promoter of the June 3 show.

Lady Gaga's Tour Controversy Spark Billboard Chart Gain

"It's unfortunate," he said. "But with threats if the concert goes ahead, Lady Gaga's side is calling it off. This is not only about Lady Gaga's security, but extends to those who will be watching her."

Indonesia, a secular nation of 240 million, is often held up by the U.S. and others an example of how democracy and Islam and can coexist. In many ways they are right. Since emerging from dictatorship just over a decade ago, sweeping reforms have resulted in direct elections, while vastly improving human rights and freeing up the media. But a small extremist fringe has become more vocal -- and violent -- in recent years, attacking Christians and members of other religious minorities, transvestites, atheists and anyone else deemed "immoral."

The most notorious group, Islamic Defenders Front, called Lady Gaga a "messenger of the devil" and vowed to turn out at the airport by the thousands if she tried to step off the plane. Others said they bought tickets so they could wreak havoc from inside the 52,000-seat stadium in the capital, Jakarta.

Police responded by denying the necessary permits. Then, after public outcry, they said they'd reconsider -- but only if Lady Gaga agreed to tone down her act. Instead, she pulled the plug on what was supposed to be the biggest stop on her Asian tour.

Michael Rusli, head of Big Daddy, promised "Little Monster" fans full refunds. But that provided little consolation to people like 25-year-old Johnny Purba. "This only shows to the world how weak security forces are in this country, how police are afraid of a bunch of hard-liners," he said. "Gaga's two-hour show will not hurt Indonesian Muslims. For God's sake, she is not a terrorist!"

Around 50 others, dressed up like the pop diva, performed a mob flash dance at a shopping mall in the capital, Jakarta, to some of her biggest hits. Hard-liners, however, were ecstatic. "This is a victory for Indonesian Muslims," said Salim Alatas, one of the leaders of the Islamic Defenders Front, or FPI. "Thanks to God for protecting us from a kind of devil."

Earlier, Murhali Barda, a spokesman for the group, said supporters had purchased more than 150 tickets to the concert. He'd posted a picture on his Facebook page of a man hiding his identity with a turban and sunglasses and holding a $50 ticket to the "Ball."

"We have gotten Lady Gaga tickets," the caption said. "Not to watch but for us to enter." "Our target is to stop the concert," he wrote, providing little more detail. "We would force them off the stage but not harm the audience."

Beyonce Blows Whitney Houston Live

Beyoncé recently gave her first performance in over a year given an emotional tribute to Whitney Houston .

The singer took to the stage on Friday to begin the first of four dates at the Luxury Revel Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, her first performances since giving birth to daughter Blue Ivy in January.
Jay-Z, was in attendance  jetting from overseas on his only day off between his Switzerland Watch The Throne stop on Thursday and the Denmark stop on Saturday. And even he was stanning for his wife tweeting:
“I’m gonna say this and then I’m gonna end mine. BEYONCE is the best performer in the world. Period.”
“B” also saluted Lauryn Hill (whose birthday was yesterday), and Donna Summer.
Beyoncé performed to over 5,500 people, including best friend Kelly Rowland, husband Jay-Z and Selita Ebanks.

Towards the end of her two and a half hour set, Beyoncé sung the intro verse of Whitney’s classic ‘I Will Always Love You,’ before launching into her own hit single ‘Halo.’ Beyoncé recently landed SIX nominations for the 2012 BET Awards including Video of the Year and Best Female R&B Artist!

Usher Cries in Court

Usher broke down in tears today in an Atlanta court -- after his ex-wife's attorney insinuated he cares more about partying than he does about his children.

Usher was on the stand for hours today in his ongoing custody trial with his ex Tameka Foster -- and during questioning, Tameka's lawyer whipped out photos of the singer partying in Europe in February.

Usher's fighting for more custody with his kids -- but Tameka's lawyer was trying to prove he'd rather go wild at a nightclub than be a good dad.

Usher was also grilled about his alleged drug use. The singer admitted to smoking pot in the past, but when the subject turned to his alleged ecstasy use Usher's lawyer objected.

Usher insisted he never used drugs in front of the children -- an allegation Tameka made early in their custody fight -- but hedged on the subject of seeing his children while under the influence.

The trial will continue tomorrow.

Donna Summer as I look back over my life.

Deet Promotions Tribute
Donna Summer 

by Harry Frank Towers

To say that I am in shock over the passing Thursday of Donna Summer would be an understatement. Over and over again I heard people remark, “I didn’t even know she was sick.” Getting the news while I sat at my desk yesterday was like someone sneaking in my office behind me and hitting me in the head with a baseball bat, like where did that come from? Sadly it was true and the thought made my life flash back in front of me. I was a 15 year old kid sitting in the back of my Aunt Betsy’s Volkswagon beetle as she drove to Coney Island and “Love To Love You Baby” comes on the radio and she turned to my mother and said “This is that song I was telling you about that I heard at the Disco, she sounds like she’s…” and then realizing that myself and my two little cousins were in the backseat she quickly changed the station. I was 16 in the courtyard of Tottenville High School during lunch period and “Spring Affair” came on the radio. There was a big whoop heard from all the kids in the courtyard and we all broke into the Hustle. The next year I was buying 45’s at Our Music Center and Ray behind the counter comments as he opened a box, “Oh here is the new Donna Summer single.” I bought it without even hearing it. I took that 45 home and popped it on to my turntable as I couldn’t wait to hear it.

The song was called “Can’t We Just Sit Down and Talk It Over.” I was shocked it was a ballad! I liked it for sure but flipped it over just to hear the back and was blown away. I played that “B” side over and over for days as I had never heard anything like “I Feel Love” before. Soon that “B” side became the hit and changed music forever. I’m 19 waiting for my friend Tom to get dressed before heading out to the Ice Palace and Disco 92 played “Hot Stuff” and “Bad Girls” back to back and we were living! I’m 21 at Alex In Wonderland and “I Feel Love” comes on and halfway through the song the track goes off! The dance floor was living inside the track and we were all blown away by the Patrick Cowley “Megamix.” I’m 23 and spinning at Abracadabra and played “Our Love” and the whole crowd is singing every word and the chorus “Our love will last forever” captured a moment of innocent celebration by a family soon to lose that innocence as we start losing many members as A.I.D.S. swept through or community. I am at the Intermetro Record Pool picking up product and there are copies of “There Goes My Baby” cracked in half in the garbage. When I asked Dewayne Dixon what happened he said the Gay DJ’s were making a statement against Donna Summer by boycotting her music after she made a statement about A.I.D.S. being God’s way of taking care of Gay people! I was shocked and hurt and didn’t know what to think and I asked Dewayne, “Do you think she really said that?” He answered, “I met Donna Summer once and she was real nice and embraced her Gay fans whole heartedly and I want to believe it isn’t true. I’m giving her the benefit of the doubt.” I agreed with him and did the same and in the end we were right. She was misquoted and had never turned her back on the Gay community even when so many of us turned our back on her.

 
I’m 29 and spinning “This Time I Know It’s For Real” at the Spectrum in Brooklyn. This was the club where they filmed Saturday Night Fever at and I remember turning on the lighted floor and thinking all was right in the world. Donna’s voice was booming from the speakers, the floor was packed and I thought to myself, “Disco never died it just got a make-over and y’all don’t recognize it.” Disco may not have died but Donna Summer did.

 
Or did she? Everytime I hear one of her songs and I see the joy on the face of the people around me isn’t that what was life is about, isn’t that living. People will say her music will live on, but in her case it actually gives us life. Providing a soundtrack for us at so many important moments in our lives. How many important family functions have you been to where the night ended with “Last Dance”? Donna Summer was simply the most important female vocalist of the 70’s and her career lived on right up to now as her later recordings still thrilled dancefloors. Jimmy Smith asked me what song did I play after I got the news of her death that made me cry. For him it was “Someday.” I cried as soon as I heard the news. I recently did a Quantum Leap show that had “Spring Affair/ Summer Fever” on it and in fact that is playing right now as I right this. But for me the song that the mere thought of brought the most tears to my eyes was “I Will Go With You (Con Te Partiro).” You’re going to hear a lot of her songs I suspect this week, but for me these are a dozen that I never get tired of hearing…

 
1 - “Try Me I Know We Can Make It” – By far my favorite single by her. I interviewed Giorgio Moroder for DMA magazine and he told me that he spent time in a DJ booth and watched how the DJ worked the crowd through peaks and valleys and went in the studio to condense an entire disco night on one side of an album and he succeeded with flying colors.
2 - “I Feel Love” – This appears on the “I Remember Yesterday” album as the last cut. Since the album was a musical tour through time starting with the Big Band influenced title track I asked Giorgio if “I Feel Love” was his view of what the future of music would be and he answered yes. He was so right as in this tune and his own albums “From Her To Eternity” and “E=MC2” you hear the roots to all the electronic dance music we enjoy today and the Patrick Cowley “Megamix” took this to the next level.
3 - “Mac Arthur Park Suite” – Without a doubt this was the weirdest choice of a tune to cover but she did it brilliantly and for me I can close my eyes and I’m at Studio 54. This song is quite possibly the most perfect example of a disco record ever recorded.
4 - “With Your Love” – From the “Thank God It’s Friday” soundtrack, “With Your Love” is one of those singles many people forget about but shouldn’t. I had a party at Twist during the Winter Music Conference and Radionic through this on and the roof came off the club. Brilliant!
5 - “This Time I Know It’s For Real” – Textbook comeback single! Stock Aiken and Waterman were at their peak at this time and Donna never sounded better.
6 - “I Will Go With You (Con Te Partiro)” – Emotional, beautiful and sung to perfection. Again not the easiest choice of a cover but like “Mac Arthur Park” Donna worked her magic and made it totally hers.
7 - “Our Love” – This is such a perfect recording that you could play it today and it would still pack the floor even if the crowd is too young to remember it.
8 - “Rumor Has It” – Power, energy and a hell of a lot of fun is this tune off her “Once Upon A Time” album. Of all her Double LP’s this was my favorite.
9 - “On The Radio” – What a great song and Donna sounded so powerful singing it that her vocal seems to float in the air as her voice comes out of the speakers.
10 - “I Do Believe I Fell In Love” – This is a ballad and my favorite of her ballads. It’s from the “She Works Hard For The Money” album and I love how the track over 5 minutes continues to build in intensity to it’s climax.
11 - “All Systems Go” – This is a personal favorite of mine from the album with the same name. there was a promotional 12” released that was a tremendous hit for me and I never understood why it wasn’t released commercially. This should have been a much bigger hit than it was.
12 - “Could It Be The Magic” – When Donna covers a tune she claims it and her recording of this Barry Manilow single still sounds great today. Funky baselines and Donna’s sexy vocals take this track over the top. Where the original was over dramatic and self conscious, Donna makes it sexy, energetic and fun!

“Once Upon A Time” there was Donna Summer and all was right in the world!

 Harry F. Towers is the founder of DEET Promotions and Sirenia Records. 

Robin Gibb of Bee Gees in coma

Updated: Apr 14, 2012 8:33 AM PDT

  

 

 

(RNN) – Robin Gibb, one-third of the legendary group the Bee Gees, is in a coma.

Gibb has developed pneumonia and has been battling colon and liver cancer, according to The Sun. The Associated Press reported Saturday that family members, including his wife Dwina and brother Barry, were at his bedside in a London hospital.

Gibb's son described the 62-year-old as seriously ill.
Gibb was born on the Isle of Man in 1949, only 30 minutes ahead of twin brother Maurice.
The Brothers Gibb - Robin, Maurice and older brother Barry - sold more than 200 million albums during their career.

The band became synonymous with disco, but they started out in the 60s as a British pop-influenced band, much like the Beatles.

In 1969, Robin Gibb would also strike out on a solo career and garner his first hit with Saved By The Bell. The song hit No. 2 on the British charts.

In the 70s, Robin Gibb would rejoin his brothers and crank out their first No. 1 hit together, How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?
 
In time, the band would retool their sound and become the soundtrack of dance halls everywhere.
They hit their commercial stride on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack with hits like Stayin' Alive, Night Fever and How Deep Is Your Love? 

 Robin Gibb, center, was one-third of the Bee Gees, 

along with brothers Barry and Maurice. (publicity photo)

The Bee Gees were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
Both Robin and Maurice Gibb suffered from twisted intestines. Maurice died in 2003 from problems related to the condition.

Younger brother and fellow singer Andy Gibb died in 1988 from inflammation of the heart.
In a March interview, Robin Gibb told Daily Mail he had been diagnosed in 2010 with cancer , but it had gone into remission after surgery and chemotherapy.

TGIF Music Updates by Kountry Kappa new Brandy Single, JHUD & more

The Midday Report 04-13-12!!! 

In the news...new Brandy single, SWV leaked single, Eric Benet, JHUD and the Blank Stare Award!!

 

LaMont Wheat Performs SKIN During the 27th Annual Winter Music Conference

Exclusive “SKIN” Debut Performance at Georgie’s Alibi, Featuring Drag Star Faith Michaels.

by Tracie Goodwin

Music was the theme March 16–25, 2012 in Miami Beach, Florida for the 27th Annual Winter Music Conference. The Winter Music Conference is the platform for the global music industry, launching new music, technology, and trends— and featured ten non-stop days of music programming. Winter Music Conference celebrated to music and fashion on its opening weekend and indie rock meets electronic house on the closing weekend.

The Winter Music Conference also featured events, including the famously popular Georgie’s Alibi bar, in Wilton Manors, Florida, featuring a special exclusive performance Sunday, March 18th by Recording Artist LaMont Wheat who debuted the soon to release single “SKIN”, featuring Faith Michaels brought to you by MyGayRadio.com, www.EternalMuzik.com and Aiden Solis Productions.  LaMont, moved the audience with "I've Got It," “Still Standing” a tribute to World AIDS and closed out his live performance with “I believe in You and Me” paying tribute to the late Whitney Houston. LaMont said, “ Whitney's has been a great loss for all of us, and the impact she had and her influence on me as a vocalist is something I will always carry with me.”

The Winter Music Conference, in Miami Beach is an annual week long event that can only be explained as the Olympics for DJs and clubbers alike. Nowhere else on the planet and at any other time, can you find more DJ’s and parties to attend in a single week. This is where electronic music artists come from all over the world to give fans and colleagues a taste of the music they have been preparing,” says House Music TV.com.

St. Patrick’s Day during the Winter Music Conference  was action packed and featured live performances where  LaMont Wheat introduced Faith Michaels at Boom Nightclub, in Wilton Manors, Florida, before she performed her 2011 music video award winning single Fetish. Faith Michaels had previously left the crowd spellbound and wanting more when she performed Neva at the newly opened Wilton's Bier Garden.

The Winter Music conference featured many other artists who were in attendance from around the globe, such as the Italian base production team Joe Crugliano and Samuel of The Style, Paris-based DJ/producer Dan McConomy of The Stereo Flow, among others, resulting in various collaborations.

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About Winter Music Conference

Winter Music Conference, in its 27th consecutive year, is one of the most publicized annual music gatherings in the world. A pivotal platform for the advancement of the industry, WMC attracts thousands of artists and music industry delegates from 70 countries and over 100,000 event attendees each year for a concentrated schedule of more than 400 events, parties, seminars and workshops. 

About LaMont Wheat

LaMont Wheat is a Los Angeles based international Electro/R&B singer, songwriter and producer. His reedy vocals are a hybrid between Teddy Pendergrass and Luther Vandross with a modern twist. His popular single, “I’ve Got It” is being played in heavy rotation on radio stations around the globe. LaMont’s voice and sound are quickly gaining popularity and is sought after by many producers and labels for his catchy melodies and lyrics. Originally from Texas, he recognized his passion for music at an early age and founded his high school’s first inspirational choir called the, “Voices of Youth”. In college, LaMont sang with a gospel trio that toured nationally as an opening act for many Gospel artists, such as Shirley Caesar, John P. Kee, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams and Daryl Coley. Keeping in tune with his Gospel roots, he is affiliated with the legendary “Los Angeles Gospel Messengers”, a community choir founded by the late Rev. James Cleveland. LaMont wrote and produced his first CD entitled “Love Goes On”, which was released in 2004 under his record label, “LaMont Music”, followed by the release of “That Girl” (2006) and “I’ve Got It” (2011). He has shared the stage with many musical icons, such as PM Dawn, Kelly Price, Faith Evans, Joe, Jennifer Hudson, Brian McKnight and Jennifer Lopez. LaMont was also featured on FOX’s “Good Day LA” Christmas morning concert in 2010. LaMont recently collaborated in the studio with original “Dream Girl” and actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, and recorded renditions of “Still Standing”, a song co-written by LaMont and inspired by Sheryl’s 21 year old HIV/AIDS awareness foundation. "Still Standing" released as a tribute to World AIDS December 1, 2011 and made the top 100 new releases on iTunes two days in a row and will be featured and performed on the main stage at the XIX International AIDS Conference July 22-27 in Washington DC.

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Interviews available upon request

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Whitney Houston Exclusive SPARKLE - Official Trailer - In Theaters 8/17

Gone but never forgotten see Whitney Houston in action in the upcoming summer blockbuster featuring Jordan Sparks in "Sparkle"

A Brilliant Remake Davidson Ospina Feat. David Walker "The More I Get - The More I Want It"

By LaMont Wheat

When I think of soulful Iconic sounds, I think of the motown era and we are all familiar with the soulful tunes of Teddy Pendegrass.  Teddy had a way of delivering a song that left you  moved, touched and inspired.  So often the creations of music greats go forgotten, and every now and then they are remembered and paid respect through a remake of their original creations.

Teddy is sure to be dancing to the most recent remake of his tune "The More I Get- The More I Want It" by Davidson Ospina featuring David Walker.  This remake is jubulant and filled with the passion of old with a new zest and sparkle of modern house.  The production is on point and David's vocal interpretation will leave you wanting to hit the replay button.  

There is something to be said about "when two or three are gather"... you saints out there know the rest.  Let's just say that Melonie Daniels and Barbara Tucker both bring their legacy, spirit and soul to this project providing radiating background vocals that mixed together breahes life into the space of any dance floor, club, party or arena.  There is a sense of community when artist come together and create. Create out of love and out of passion; sharing their gifts without reason.  Only the creators of this great remake knows what it took in order that they come together and share of themselves in love, but one thing we know for sure is that the world will be enlivened and impacted by their creation and generosity.

"The More I Get- The More I Want It" is set to world premier in March, but you can get a sneak preview here at BBINT Magazine.  Be sure to like us on facebook and keep updated with entertainment news breaking around the world.

The DL Chonicles RETURNS

 

These are all of Tariq and Kal's scenes from Episode 104 of The L.A. Complex. Canadian viewers, be sure to watch the show live Tuesday nights on Much to show your support for this great pairing. And US viewers, be on the lookout for The L.A. Complex when it begins airing on The CW in the spring.

As always, please visit the Gays of Daytime forum and check out the "L.A. Complex" thread in the "Other Shows" subforum, for further info and material.

The L.A. Complex... If we don't support and tell our own stories someone else surely will. Show your support for The DL Chronicles RETURNS now! Click here. http://goo.gl/zkOWr

American Idol

Is American Idol showing favoritism in who it chooses to feature from its talented pool of contestants?

Did anyone other than BBINT Magazine notice that last night, American Idol predominantly featured blonde and white talent during the broadcast of Hollywood Week?  It was very disappointed that there was not equal representation of the many talented young individuals that made the first cut during the first episode of Hollywood Week.  This seems to be an on going issue with this show and there really could be more ethnic balance with FEATURED contestants on the American Idol show. Has anyone else noticed this?

Fashion, Music and Entertainment Celebrated in Los Angeles at the Re-Opening of Celebrity Designer Gulsen Kan’s Boutique

Music became the theme at the grand re-opening of celebrity designer Gulsen Kan’s boutique in Los Angeles.  Music for Love: A Fashion, Music and Entertainment experience showcased some of L.A.’s most promising artists in

entertainment.  Artists featured were Kelsey Maree, the New Zealand born performer, who has worked with such acts as Drew Seeley, Nick Cannon, and was signed under Milian Management and LaMont Wheat who has worked with Sheryl Lee Ralph (Dream Girls) and has shared the stage with  Fantasia, Kelly Price, Kirk Franklin, and Yolanda Adams.

LaMont Wheat performed his singles “I’ve Got It”, “Still Standing” a

single in tribute to World AIDs Day, and his rendition of the cover singles “I Keep Forgettin” by Michael McDonald and “Stop Breaking My Heart” by Rahsaan Patterson.

“There is a real buzz in the music industry about these young artists. Their unique music and style rocked the crowd,” said industry insiders.

Gulsen Kan, whose former store was the highlight of Los Angeles’ Melrose shopping district, celebrated her re-opening on Wilshire, Blvd. in the Mid-City West area and showcased some of her up and coming designs.


About Gulsen Kan:
Originally established on Melrose in 1995, Gulsen Kan has a large client base of entertainers. Gulsen constructs one of a kind, original, handmade dresses customizable for personal fit.  Her mission is to continue to provide customers with uncompromising service & quality at her new location on Wilshire Blvd.   http://www.gulsenkan.net

About LaMont Wheat:  
LaMont Wheat is a Los Angeles based international Electro Soul/R&B singer, songwriter and producer.  His reedy vocals are a hybrid between Teddy Pendergrass and Luther Vandross with a modern twist. LaMont’s voice and sound are quickly gaining popularity and is sought after by many producers and labels for his catchy melodies and lyrics. http://www.lamontwheat.com

About Kelsey Maree:
Kelsey has worked with Sony BMG and has written music for several different artists.  Kelsey toured with Disney’s Drew Seeley and worked for Nick Cannon. Kelsey was signed as a solo recording artist and actress under Milian Management. Kelsey is currently writing and recording an album with some of the industry’s finest producers and training with some of Hollywood’s most respected. http://www.myspace.com/kelseyeckstein       

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Iconic Public Relations
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#10- 10 White Singers We Once Thought Were Black

Well people we searched high and low and wanted to break a hot new artist who is blowing up the air waves with his soulful sound.  So you don't have to be confused we're letting you know this white boy can sing and with a NEW SOUL style.

Luca Dimoon Born in Milan (Italy) in 1982, first son of a Sicilian painter (ex-Jazz musician) L. started his relationship with music, breathing his father’s collection of Motown and Blue Note records. Lately he has been producing tracks for other artists, and at the moment as well as performing live around the globe, Luca is working on his new studio projects. If you listen intimately to the songs, their message transcends the emotions provoked, he explains: “ I paint lyrics with sounds to amplified the meanings ” Check out Luca’s new music on his website. *RECOMMENDED Tracks* “Stroking & Stricking” is that joint you play on a Sunday afternoon drive just cruising. Also ‘Hostage’ another mid-tempo feel good jam…Watch out R