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Sahara Davenport @ GLAAD: “I gagged!”

March 19, 2010 in Red Carpet by Antonio Cerna | No comments

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This was a big week for RuPaul’s Drag Race (Season 2) contestant Sahara Davenport. Not only did she Sashay Away on the show, but also she made a fabulous appearance that annual GLAAD Awards on Saturday as the date of Vogue Evolution’s Pony “Jourdan-Zion” Devon Webster (far left) We asked her a few questions and shamelessly begged for an interview!

Tell us about the Drag Race Experience:

I’m a pretty centered girl. So, when I arrived with all those bitches, I gagged! There were some nice girls, I mean, they were overshadowed by the mess and the chaos that is going on around, but it was an experience to say the least.

What was your favorite challenge?

My favorite challenge was definitely “The Snatch Game” where I’m Whitney Houston. It was so much fun to be someone else.

Would you do it all over again?

I think, if I could do it again I would do it again, but I would probably have a little more fun. [Laughs] In that situation, my thing going in was, I’m not into reality TV, but it could be tremendous for my career, so what I’m going to do is go showcase my talents and be myself.  But maybe if I could do it again, maybe I would be somebody else and see how that goes.

Are you available to be booked for an interview?

I can be booked for everything! I’m here in New York. Go to my website saharadavenport.com.

I’m going to track you down!

I’m also on Facebook. It’s easy to find me. I’m not at JLo status yet.

Joy Behar, Sigourney Weaver, Sarah Paulson, and Jill Zarin @ GLAAD Awards

March 15, 2010 in Red Carpet by Antonio Cerna | 1 comment

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The unforgettable Jil Zarin, dressed in Dolce & Gabbana, opened the 21st Annual GLAAD Awards this weekend. Did you know that Real Housewives star is also an author? Her new book, “Secrets of a Jewish Mother,” is out next month. You may remember Jil’s mom, Gloria Kamen, from last season of Real Housewives NYC — her column, “Ask Gloria,” from last season, is still up on BravoTV.com.

Sandra Bernhard: ‘Blended and United’

March 15, 2010 in Red Carpet by Antonio Cerna | No comments

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One of our idols, Sandra Bernhard, took a moment to chat with HN about her work at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards this weekend. We didn’t get to ask her all the questions we’d prepared, but we’re happy with the few quotes we got.  BTW, Sandra is a huge twitterer — she updates at least once a day. If you are following anyone on twitter, Sandra should be on your list. All you Texans out there should rejoice!  Lady Bernhard is headed your way for SXSW.

How do you balance the activist and the artist in your work?

Even when it’s not didactic or obvious, my work is always infused with political consciousness. So, for me it’s not a big conflict.

What’s tonight’s biggest take-away?

It’s really time for everybody to be on equal footing in this country regardless of their sexuality or gender. We gotta just get there in a hurry.

Will Phillips to Obama: ‘lack of equality for some is lack of equality for all’

March 15, 2010 in Activism by Antonio Cerna | No comments

Will Phillips, the 11-year-old from Arkansas who refuses to recite the pledge of allegiance because we do not have “liberty and justice for all” until LGBT people have full equality, accepted the award for Outstanding TV Journalism Segment at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards for “Why Will Won’t Pledge Alliance” (CNN American Morning) with his parents Jay and Laura along with segment producer Beth Marengo. His powerful speech brought the crowd to his feet. Sandra Bernhard and Sarah Paulson presented the award.

Bryan Batt: ‘My mother is Amazing’

March 15, 2010 in Red Carpet by Antonio Cerna | No comments

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One of the best dressed men of the evening was Bryan Batt (Mad Men). And not only is he dashing in a three-piece, bespoke Zegna suit, he’s a total sweetheart. He spoke exclusively to HN about his new memoir, “She Ain’t Heavy, She’s My Mother” which drops on May 4, 2010.

You have a new memoir coming out! Can you tell us about your mom?

She’s amazing! We just found out yesterday, she’s been battling cancer, it’s kind of spread a little bit, and she’s about to start a new
Chemo. She’s 79. She just had a knee replacement earlier this fall. She’s amazing. She will not stop.

She’s the energizer bunny. They’re going to have to drag her kicking and screaming. She’s one of these ladies that hair is always done all the time: the nails, the make up. Everything. She’s amazing. She’s a Steel Magnolia she’s Auntie Mame. She’s the sweetest thing. What I love about her the most she can tell someone they can go to hell in a way that they would say “Thank you very much” and then ask for directions.

No stranger to GLAAD, Bryan (yes, we’re on a first name basis now) hosted the GLAAD Media Awards in Advertising back in October 2009.

Cynthia Nixon @ GLAAD Awards

March 15, 2010 in Red Carpet by Antonio Cerna | No comments

Photos: Bobby Joe

Photos: Bobby Joe

Energy was high at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in new York City this weekend. One of the night’s biggest winners, ‘Sex and the City’ star, Cynthia Nixon, (Vito Russo Award honoree) who looked stunning BTW, said this to HN about this significance of her award:

“Vito Russo is a man we should all want to remember. Because life would be entirely different for gay people in America if it weren’t for him.”

Judith Light @ GLAAD Advertising Awards

October 29, 2009 in Activism, Advertising by Antonio Cerna | No comments

Judith Light with special honorees Mitchell Gold (r) and Bob Williams (l) at the GLAAD Media Awards in Advertising | Photo: PeterLauPhotography.com

Judith Light with special honorees Mitchell Gold (r) and Bob Williams (l) at the GLAAD Media Awards in Advertising | Photo: PeterLauPhotography.com

Why is tonight so important to you?
“The first and foremost reason, I’m here to support Mitchell Gold and his partner Bob Williams. That means the world to me, because we grew up together–and [Mitchell] is a very important person in my life. That’s number one,” explained the legendary “Ugly Betty” star, Judith Light – who looked stunning in an all black ensemble.

“Also, I’ve been with GLAAD since the very beginning — when we used to do these events in small Hotel rooms with 10 about tables,” quipped the impeccable Angela Bower…. (Ahem) I mean, Ms. Light.

“So to watch the growth of an organization like this and see the kind of work that it’s been doing through the years is very heart warming for me and extremely important for the community.”

*Please forgive our gushing, but this is Angela Effing Bower we’re talking about here. Forgive our start-struckness, but Judith Light is incredibly charismatic and poised in person.

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Photos: Jeff Goritz

Bryan Batt @ GLAAD Advertising Awards

October 29, 2009 in Activism by Antonio Cerna | 2 comments

Bryan Batt at the GLAAD Media Awards in Advertising | Photo: PeterLauPhotography.com.

Bryan Batt at the GLAAD Media Awards in Advertising | Photo: PeterLauPhotography.com.

Are you excited on being a part of such a highly regarded show?
“We have such a great story line [on “Mad Men”] that reflects what is going on still today. It shows how far we’ve come — people being fired for being gay — but also how far we need to go,” maintains Bryan Batt, who plays a closeted “art director” on the Emmy-winning AMC series.  “Keep on watching “Mad Men” and support GLAAD. ”

*Full disclosure: We saw Bryan approaching the theatre before the show began, but were too chicken to approach him. Later he commented on how much he liked our classic black leather Gucci bamboo-buckle driving shoes — he owns a pair in white. Blush. Bryan is a gentleman on all accounts: he’s funny, stylish, personable and charming overall. He’s practically our new muse.

Jay Manuel on black suits @ GLAAD Advertising Awards

October 29, 2009 in Activism by Antonio Cerna | No comments

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Why is this GLAAD event so important to you?
“First of all I’m a huge supporter of GLAAD,” declared ANTM’s silver fox, Jay Manuel. “But most importantly these awards really do make a difference in the world of advertising — which is where I spent most of my career — including everyone in the GLBT community. It’s so important — especially for all of us. We can stand up and take notice — and that’s important. “

What is one item every gentleman owns?
“Well, the one thing I would hope that every gentleman owns is probably the staple black suit — well tailored!” stipulates Manuel. “Suits aren’t supposed to have room — you’re not supposed to go swimming or sleeping. They’re supposed to be very tailored. My grandfather was a tailor. So I grew up with this mentality — tailored to fit your body.”

What are you wearing?
“I’m wearing Tom Ford. This is a very business chic environment, so I just wore grey and a little pocket square — it’s a little dandy. It’s not quite the night for me to pull out one of my Liberace outfits.”

Photo: Jeff Goritz

Alan Cumming on Jockstraps @ GLAAD Advertising Awards

October 29, 2009 in Activism by Antonio Cerna | No comments

Photo: PeterLauPhotography.com

Photo: PeterLauPhotography.com

Why is this event so important to you?
“Advertising is even more important a form that can send both good and bad messages throughout the world,” said Broadway star, Alan Cumming. “So I think it’s very healthy and timely that GLAAD is moving into the advertising world.”

What is one item every gentleman owns?
“A jockstrap,” he suggests without a pause. “I think every man has got to have a jockstrap…. I know I do.”

What are you wearing?
“I’m wearing Gucci suit and shirt. They didn’t’ send a tie. So I’m wearing my own vintage tie.”

GLAAD Awards may be over (for now), but these three dudes are making the most of it

March 18, 2008 in Week in News by admin | 1 comment

So I’m trolling around on Craigslist tonight job hunting, and I stumble on these three GLAAD-related missed connections. (What a sad, sad life I lead.) Oh we gays. We’ll use each and every hook-up opportunity that comes our way. BTW how come LA is honoring Rufus Wainwright and Janet Jackson, and NYC only gets Judy Shepard and Brian Graden?