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As you're scouring the web, please keep a look out for funny ads with misspellings, funny headlines, mis-implied comments or hideous grammatical errors like this one below:

Straight men might "loves" jockstraps, but they clearly aren't too smart.

If you stumble across any funny ones and want to share them, e-mail them to charles@gaysocialites.com!

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Barack Obama said the United States will lift the HIV travel ban next year.  Don't go giving the President all of the credit yet.  This was actually something that was started by the Bush administration.

Obama said his crew will put the final touches on the plans early next week.

"If we want to be the global leader in combatting HIV/AIDS, we need to act like it," Obama said at the White House before signing a bill to extend the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program.

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NIGHTLIFE| HALLOWEEN MUSTS

Halloween in New York City is a big deal, but Halloween 2009 is shaping up to be one of the most talked about in years.

Every year, Halloween is a great time for gay guys to dress up as women or to show off some skin.  This year we're also expecting to see lots of pop culture costumes from "Real Housewives" to the Obamas and iPods.

This year's hot spots include a pre-party with three of the biggest names on the turn tables, the infamous West Village Halloween parade and a wicked fantasy inside one of Manhattan's most legendary establishments.

This is where the GaySocialites will be this Halloween...

Friday, October 30th:

On Friday, the GaySocialites will be infiltrating Peter Rauhofer's Work party themed "Blood on the Dance Floor."  This night might be a bit more dramatic than usual.  We're expecting Rauhofer to create some 'blood on the dance floor' with Offer Nissim, his former partner-in-crime.  We're told Peter and Offer on the 'outs' paving the way for DJ Paulo to take the tables.

"Blood on the Dancer Floor" will be held at Roseland (239 West 52nd Street).  Cover varies.

Saturday, October 31st: 

A must of everyone in Manhattan is the 33rd annual Village Halloween Parade.  This year the festivities begin at 4:30pm, and you'll be shocked at how this party takes over the streets of the West Village!  The ghouls and ghosts will work their way down Sixth Avenue stopping to greet on-lookers, kiddies and reporters along the way.  If you can't handle the maddness, NY-1 broadcasts the parade annually.  The best part about this one is that its free!

Later that night, we're joining forces with Dina Delicious, Daniel Nardicio, King Ralphy, Kevin Clamato, Jane Leachy, Yuhua, Chris Ryan and more to bring you "The Demented Circus: A Halloween Fantasy" at the legendary Lucky Chengs.  If you've ever been to Cheng's in the East Village, you know that the building itself is perfect for a haunted house.  Imagine what happens when you add in hundreds of hot guys looking for Dina and Daniel's adult fun!  It's going to be insane!  

"The Demented Circus: A Halloween Fantasy" at Lucky Cheng's (24 First Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets).  Doors open at 9pm.  Cover Varies.

Have a Happy Halloween! 

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Each Halloween all of the day time talk show hosts dress up in costume and battle it out. This year Rachel Ray went for a "Wizard of Oz" theme with Rosie O'Donnell as Glenda, the good witch. Wendy Williams dressed as Dolly Parton, the women of "The View" dressed as Vampires and the "Today Show" cast went with a Star Wars theme for their Halloween costumes.

This year, however, the highest honors of Best Halloween Costume on daytime TV goes to... Regis and Kelly!  The duo had at least two dozen costume changes that included Regis and Kelly dressed up a Jon and Kate Gosselin, Lady Gaga, Susan Boyle, Michael Jackson, Real Housewives of New Jersey, Survivor, Beyonce's "Single Ladies", Dancing with the Stars, The Biggest Loser and The Bachelor.  Kelly Ripa even did a "Thriller" tribute to Michael Jackson.  Here's the video of that one:

The "Today Show" gets an honorable mention for their Star Wars costumes, and "The View" gets a HUGE thumbs down for their lame-ass Vampire costumes. I expected so much more from them and Wendy Williams (even though I do love Dolly Parton!)

Happy Halloween everyone!  I hope to see you at Lucky Cheng's in New York City tomorrow night as I co-host "The Demented Circus" with Manhattan's nightlife elite.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

It might be the eve of Halloween, but we can't make the Afternoon Delight scary when we have a hottie like Maxwell Zagorski to show off!

You might recongize Zagorski from this Levi's campaign for International Jock, or you may recognize him as the face and body of "Abercrombie & Fitch" for the past few years.

There are more pictures of Maxwell Zagorski after the break!

To make a suggestion for the Afternoon Delight or to become the featured sponsor, e-mail charles@gaysocialites.com.

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Here it is!  The first photo of Chaz Bono as a man.  Sonny and Cher's little girl is now a big boy, and he barely even had to change his name.  Chaz was already his nickname when he was known as Chastity.

How did all of this come about? Chaz has known for a long time he was meant to be a man even though he was born a woman.  So, he decided to have a sex change for his 40th birthday.

The first photos were released today after the first stage of the change.

Chaz doesn't look that much different, just a little bigger.  Maybe he'll get another spot on "Celebrity Fit Club."

Bono's father, Sonny, turned from singer to conservative Congressman and voted against gay marriage before he died.  Chaz's mother, Cher, has publicly supported his decision.

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by Jonathan Warman

I’ve never been much of a fan of Neil Simon’s work, so I haven’t made much of an effort to get to know Brighton Beach Memoirs or its companion plays Biloxi Blues and Broadway Bound in the twentysomething years they’ve been around. Yes, I know that they are regularly praised as his best work, as the plays in which he successfully goes beyond his sitcom-y reputation (without turning his back on it). These reports piqued my interest, but never quite enough to read them or see regional productions.

So I came to this production with moderately low expectations, and was moderately pleasantly surprised. This semi-autobiographical play focuses on young Jewish teen Eugene Morris Jerome (loosely based on Simon himself) and his extended family living in a crowded home in late `30s Brighton Beach.

Brighton Beach Memoirs still trades somewhat on formulas that have success on television, but more in the direction of good soap opera than situation comedy. It is very tightly plotted, and Simon deftly builds suspense. There are still the expected one-liners (including one tasteless and mean one at the expense of a fat gay kid).

Director David Cromer has given us a production that is miles more grounded and humane than any other Simon play I’ve seen. The cast is uniformly strong, although I’d definitely single out Laurie Metcalf and Dennis Boutsikaris as Mama Kate Jerome and Papa Jack Jerome—these characters are the heart of the show and Metcalf and Boutsikaris’s performance are unsentimentally full-hearted.

Brighton Beach Memoirs will be playing in repertory with Broadway Bound, generally agreed to be the best play in the trilogy that Memoirs opens. For possibly the first time ever, I’m actually looking forward to seeing a Neil Simon play.

For tickets, click here.

For more reviews and interviews by Jonathan Warman, see dramaqueennyc.com.

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SHOT OF THE DAY

Today's shot of the day is from the highly contested New Jersey Governor's race.  Third party candidate, Christopher Daggett, is running advertisements like this one in which he uses impersonators who look like his opponents to make his point.

In this commercial, impersonators acting like Icumbent Jon Corzine and Republican challenger Chris Christie holding up New Jersey families.  Of course, Daggett leads them to the top and bails out his opponents.

The race is tight in Jersey, but it doesn't look good for Daggett.  Corzine and Christie are in a race that is neck-and-neck.  GaySocialites.com has endorsed Corzine in this race.  He currently leads the polls by a slight margin.

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The Democrats in the House of Representatives have finally reached an agreement on a health care plan that will extend coverage to tens of millions who lack coverage.

Speaker of the house Nancy Pelosi says the new measure "covers 96 percent of all Americans, and it puts affordable coverage in reach for millions of uninsured and underinsured families, lowering health care costs for all of us."

The new bill will also evidently impose new restrictions on private insurers and create a government-run insurance option for cost-conscious consumers.  Democrats did not immediately release a detailed estimate of the legislation's cost, but the full House is expected to vote on the bill next week.

Barack Obama also seems set to put his stamp of approval on the new health care bill.

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I just wanted to drop a quick note to point out that you'll see some archives filtering their way back into GaySocialites.com over the next few days.

It is the next step to merging our blog with the new GaySocialites.com Online Magazine!

Hang in there, we'll be back up to speed soon.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Today's Afternoon Delight is cutie Travis Davenport.  You may recognize Travis from his international Ralph Lauren Polo campaign.

You may also recognize Davenport from "A&F Quarterly", "Style Magazine (Italy)", "Details Magazine" and "V Man".

There are more pictures of Travis Davenport after the break.

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Two late night hosts will collide tonight when Jay Leno welcomes Chelsea Handler to his new 10 o'clock show. 

The episode was taped earlier today, and Leno revealed Handler's Playboy cover for the first time.  Chelsea said it was even her first time seeing it.

She wouldn't tell Jay whether she is fully naked inside, but she did state the obvious: "I'm not naked on the cover."

The December issue of Playboy does feature Ms. Handler in a skimpy bikini on the cover with a candy cane pulling down her bottoms.  You can see the whole cover after the break.

"The Jay Leno Show" airs tonight at 10/9c on NBC.

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HALLOWEEN COSTUME IDEAS

We've been making suggestions on costume ideas this year, and we haven't forgotten to tell you about New York City's Halloween superstore, Ricky's.

I'm sure every New Yorker has been into a Ricky's at some point, and most of us have even waited on line to get into the store in the final days before Halloween.  This year, Ricky's has taken old store fronts in and around New York to pop up temporary Halloween stores.  

You can pick up your crazy colored hair sprays, vampire teeth, wigs, boxed costumes and all the make-up you need.

Reps from Ricky's also tells NY-1 that they've created at least 1,000 jobs for the Halloween season.

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THURSDAY NIGHT ON TELEVISION

Tonight is part one of the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" reunion special on Bravo.  Andy Cohen will sit down with the cast, and those who have watched HOTlanta's "Housewives" reunions know that they can get pretty heated.

This "Real Housewives" reunion is guaranteed to carry some heavy emotion as Kandi Burress responds to the sudden death of her fiance, A.J., for the first time.  Since the show has wrapped, A.J. died outside a nightclub in Atlanta.

Kandi will talk about how her life has changed since A.J.'s passing.

The "Real Housewives of Altanta" reunion special airs tonight at 10/9c on Bravo.

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SHOT OF THE DAY

Things must get pretty boring in Iraq, but this cute Marine has been occupying his time by learning the steps to the dance that accompanies Michael Jackson's "Thriller." 

Let's just say that the "Thriller" dance has NEVER looked so hot.  I won't tell if you don't tell!

All we know about this dude is that his name is Cory.  I'm just thankful that he's defending our country and knows how to bust a move!

Now tell me that isn't a shot of the day!

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Erik Hassle is a gifted singer-songwriter from Sweden who was recently signed to Universal Republic. His new single, "Hurtful", is very reminiscent of OneRepublic's early work. Check out the music video above. Erik will release his debut album 'Pieces' in the US on February 22nd! Can't wait! 

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Senator Charles Schumer told gay marriage supporters last week that we "must not rest" until it is legalized in all 50 states.  The third ranking member of the Senate made these comments as Maine prepares for Tuesday's vote to decide the future of marriage equality in their state.

If Proposition 1 passes it will overturn a new state law that legalized same-sex marriage in Maine. But if it fails it will be the first time that any state approves gay marriage through a state-wide vote.

"Ten years ago, many thought that civil unions were about the best we could hope for. But the time for marriage has come," Schumer, speaking at the Empire State Pride Agenda dinner, said. "I call on all of my colleagues -- Democrat and Republican, in the Congress, in the state senate, in the state legislature, to support full marriage equality now.... Equality should know no bounds, and we must not rest until we have [gay] marriage in all 50 of these United States."

Schumer is the senior U.S. Senator representing New York.  New Yorker's state legislature has approved a measure to legalize gay marriage, and the Senate is expected to pass the bill later this year in a special session.

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SHOT OF THE DAY

Our shot of the day comes from the subway where some kids got maced by a transexual on a train.  It sounds like a horrible story, but the boys were teasing the big tranny (the day before her birthday!)

The lesson here:  don't mess with the tranny!  Those girls go through a lot of torture, and they're likely to have a can of mace in their pocket.

I also wonder why the adult in this situation didn't tell Bebe's kids to shut the hell up.  Stupid adults make stupid children, I guess.

At least the transsexual looks good.  Those poor fat kids will probably be ugly for the rest of their lives!   We're clearly on Team Tranny here!

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Barack Obama signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crime Prevention Act into law today.  The measure was passed by both the House and the Senate this year.

"After more than a decade of opposition and delay, we've passed inclusive hate crimes legislation to help protect our citizens from violence based on what they look like, who they love, how they pray, or who they are," Presidnet Obama said.

I promised Judy Shepard, when she saw me in the Oval Office, that this day would come, and I'm glad that she and her husband Dennis could join us for this event.

Judy is, of course, the mother of the late-Matthew Shepard who was brutually killed in a gay bashing.

Attorney General Eric Holder, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Judy Shepard, Ted Kennedy's widow Vicki, Vice-President Joe Biden, Sen. Carl Lein, Sen. Patrick Leahy, and Rep. Jerry Nadler were all by Obama's sign as he signed the bill into law.

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HALLOWEEN COSTUME SUGGESTIONS

Halloween is just around the corner, and if you're like me - you haven't even picked a Halloween costume yet.

Here are some suggestions on affordable Halloween costumes that you can make at home.  Some of the best costumes (and generally the contest winners) are home made.

Making your costume at home is a great way to save money, add your personal touches and incorporate pop culture into your theme.

Of course, if you're in New York City for Halloween - the GaySocialites will be partying at the Legendary Lucky Chengs for the Demented Circus - A Halloween Fantasy.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

For a moment there I felt like the most single of boys in a candy storm.  That's because I basically got lost in these photos of today's Afternoon Delight, Nicholas Baggetta.

Nicholas moved from Louisiana to New York a few years ago to pursue modeling, and he has really hit the ground running!  In this short time, he has modeled for several clothing companies including: "The Michael Anthony Collection", "Forged Identity", "Real Clothing", "Uvenio Designs", "Cosmopolitan". Bagetta has appeared on the cover over 21 romance novel covers.

There are more pictures of Nicholas Baggetta after the break.

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Stupid bitch Larry Johnson has been suspended for week 10 of the NFL season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy after making a homophobic slur on Twitter.

The Kansas City Chief's player went to his Twitter to bitch about another loss and bash his head coach Todd Haley.  When one of his followers responded, Johnson told him "Christopher Street boy. Is what us east coast cats call u."

Johnson was, of course, referring to the gayest street in the land in New York City's West Village.

This Twitter gay bashing was just the icing on the case.  Johnson has a long line of violations including assaults on various women.  It looks like we have another Michael Vick on our hands!

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POLITICAL ENDORSEMENT

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON TELEVISION

On tonight's all new "Top Chef: Las Vegas", the chef'testants are faced with a TV dinner Quickfire Challenge. Don't worry, there's a twist. The TV dinners were influenced by TV shows compiled by the editors of TV Guide!

The remaining chefs visit Tom's restaurant, Craft Steak at the MGM Grand, and are tasked with cooking for Oscar winner Natalie Portman and friends.  It may sound fun, but they're met with an interesting twist that makes their mouths drop.

To find out what happens, catch "Top Chef: Las Vegas" at 10/9c Wednesday night on Bravo.

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POLITICAL ENDORSEMENT

On November 3rd residents in Hoboken, New Jersey will go back to the polls to once again select a Mayor. This will be the third time this year.

The first two trips to the voting booths resulted in the election of Peter Cammarano after he narrowly defeated Dawn Zimmer in a run-off election.

Over the summer, newly-elected Mayor Cammarano was arrested as a part of a sting to take down corrupt religious leaders and politicians.  After he was released from the clink and resigned from office, the Hoboken City Council President was primed to take over the Mayor's office.  Ironically, Zimmer held that post and was sworn in as acting Mayor of Hoboken.

In Tuesday's special election, Zimmer is hoping to hold onto the Mayor's office.  We hope she does too.

Zimmer has offered a fresh, grassroots approach to governing Hoboken's highly populated one square mile.  She has reinstated a sense of trust in the mayor's office and hit the ground running with only a few months in office.

Last Spring, Zimmer's campaign told GaySocialites.com exclusively that she supports legislation to legalize gay marriage in New Jersey.

GaySocialites.com endorses Dawn Zimmer for her unwavering leadership, dedication to the LGBT community and strength in tough times. We encourage Hoboken residents to keep Zimmer as their mayor on Tuesday.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

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The 2009 Glammy nominees are out, and you're definitely going to recognize a few familiar names and faces... including mine!  That's right, I'm please to say that I was nominated for the Best Writer/Blogger.

Dina Marie, also a contributor to GaySocialites.com, was nominated for Best Hostess.  

I hope we'll get your votes when the ballots go out next month!  The 2009 Glammy Awards will be given out on December 6th at Splash in Manhattan.

There is a complete list of nominees after the break.

The 2009 GLAMMY AWARD nominees are...

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
BIANCA DEL RIO
EPIPHANY
LOGAN HARDCORE
MIMI IMFURST
PEPPERMINT
SHEQUIDA
SHERRY VINE
 
BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST:
BUSTED
CELSO
DALLAS DUBOIS
FELICITY STARDUST
GINGER SNAPT
HOLLY CAUST
REBECCA GLASSCOCK
 

BEST VOCALIST:
ADAM JOSEPH
COREY TUT
EPIPHANY
PEPPERMINT
PORSCHE
SHEQUIDA
SHERRY VINE
SPICKY HILTON


BEST DANCE PERFORMER:
BRITNEY HOUSTON
ERICKA TOURE AVIANCE
JONTE
LOGAN HARDCORE
MILAN
PEPPERMINT
SAHARA DAVENPORT


BEST LIP-SYNC ARTIST:
BRITNEY HOUSTON
GUSTY WINDS
JESSE VOLT
LOGAN HARDCORE
MIMI IMFURST
PEPPERMINT
SWEETIE

 
COMEDY PERFORMER:
BIANCA DEL RIO
HARRIET HALLOWAY
JONNY MCGOVERN
MIMI IMFURST
SHEQUIDA
SHERRY VINE
WENDY HO


BEST HOST/HOSTESS:
AMANDA LEPORE
ARIEL SINCLAIR
DINA DELICIOUS
JAMES COPPOLA
LADYFAG
PEPPERMINT
SHEQUIDA

 
BEST DUO OR GROUP:
ALIENATION
DAISY SPURS
DAZZLE DANCERS
KIKI TWINS
THE ONES
SHE DICK
WHORES MASCARA
 

BEST MALE PERFORMER:
ADAM BARTA
ADAM JOSEPH
ARI GOLD
BRIAN KENT
CAZWELL
COREY TUT
JONNY MCGOVERN


BEST ALTERNATIVE ARTIST:
ACID BETTY
CELSO
FELICITY STARDUST
KEVIN AVIANCE
LOGAN HARDCORE
NARCISSISTER
T-BOY  


BEST DRESSED:
ACID BETTY
AMANDA LEPORE
CELSO
LADYFAG
MIMI IMFURST
ONE-HALF NELSON
XANDER  


BEST GO GO BOY:
ANTHONY GARANES
BRANDON PRONST
CHASE
CHRIS HARDER
GERONIMO
MATTHEW CAMP
PONY


BEST PARTY PROMOTER:
BRANDON VOSS/TONY FORNABIO
CHRIS RYAN
DANIEL NARDICIO
ERNIE COTE
FORMIKA
JAMES COPPOLA
JOSH WOOD



BEST DJ:
COREY CRAIG
JOHNNY DYNELL
KEO NOZARI
LINA
NITA
SCOTTY ROX
STEVE SIDEWALK



BEST BARTENDER:
ANDY SINKS (THE COCK)
DON HOOD (SPLASH)
ERNIE COTE (THE HOSE)
FRANK BOCCIA (BARRACUDA)
JR JONES (BARRACUDA)
KRISTIAN SEEBER (XES)
SEAN LAAB (B BAR)
   


BEST BAR/CLUB NIGHT:
DRIP@THE GRACE HOTEL
GOODTIMES@EASTERN BLOC
HIRO SUNDAYS@MARITIME HOTEL
F WORD
ROCKIT@AMALIA
TUBWAY@MR.BLACK
VANDAM@GREENHOUSE


BEST WRITER/BLOGGER:
CHARLES WINTERS (GAYSOCIALITES.COM)
LADY BUNNY (LADY BUNNY.NET)
LINDA SIMPSON (MYCOMRADE.COM)
MATT PHILLP (RELUCTANTWHORE.COM)
MICHAEL K (DLISTED.COM)
 MICHAEL MUSTO(LA DOLCE MUSTO)
PEREZ HILTON (PEREZHILTON.COM)

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STUPID BITCHES CLUB

We hope to have the archives up soon so you can see the other members, but this is our first induction into the Stupid Bitches Club (SBC) as an Online Magazine.  The honor goes to Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson.

Johnson evidently used the slur during an exchange with one of his Twitter followers. A day later, he used it again as he brushed off reporters and told them he would not comment.

Now he's been told to stay away from his team while the NFL investigates.  Even though Johnson apologized, gay rights advocates want him let go.

Johnson is no stranger to controversy.  Last spring, a court ruled that the Chiefs could release the running back and not owe him $3.5 million in guaranteed money because he had violated contract conditions by pleading guilty to disturbing the peace in another incident.

"I regret my actions. The words were used by me in frustration, and they were not appropriate," he said through a spokesman. "I did not intend to offend anyone, but that is no excuse for what I said."

Jarrett Barrios, president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, called on the NFL and the Chiefs to take disciplinary action and seize a chance to educate "on the dangers of homophobia in sports."

Barrios said he accepted Johnson's apology.  What about you?

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POLITICAL ENDORSEMENT

One week from today, on November 3rd, New Yorkers will go to the polls to decide between Incumbent Mike Bloomberg and his Democratic challenger Bill Thompson.  GaySocialites.com is proud to put our support behind Republican incumbent Mike Bloomberg.

When Democratic Governor David Paterson announced legislation that would legalize gay marriage in New York, Mayor Bloomberg was right by his side.  Mike has always been a friend to the gays, and he has always pushed for equality for our community.  

Additionally, Bloomberg has worked hard to improve the middle class, fight off a recession for New Yorkers and has done a lot for small businesses and freelancers working in our city.

Even though the mayor doesn't sugar coat anything and isn't the most media savvy, he has maintained control of the city and remained confident even in times of uncertainty.  Bloomberg's dedication shows in the fact that he only accepts a one dollar salary from the City annually.

On November 3rd, GaySocialites.com encourages you to make the right choice and re-elect Michael Bloomberg as Mayor. Bill Thompson is the wrong man for the job, whether he's a Democrat or not!

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GIVEAWAYS

Do you feel like chicken tonight?  If so, you can definitely get a good deal at both KFC and Boston Market.

Five thousand KFC's across the country are offering free chicken today.  The marketing folks at KFC have tagged today as "UNFry Day," and will be handing out one free piece of grilled chicken to customers.

Over at Boston Market, you'll need a dollar; but you get a full meal!  One dollar gets you chicken, mash potatoes and cornbread.  You can print the coupon here.  The offer expires on November 1st.

Now, I bet everyone is feeling like chicken tonight!

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HALLOWEEN COSTUME SUGGESTIONS

If you're looking for a last minute Halloween costume idea, then might we suggest you and your crew dress as Beyonce and the single ladies.

This costume would be perfect for a group of men or women.  You might even want to grab your fag hag and get all dolled up in your leotards and high heels.  Add some syncronized dancing and boom box, then you're set!

Beyonce and the single ladies would make a great costume for a group of college students especially frat brothers.

If you're in New York City for Halloween, we'd love to see your costume.  Come by the legendary Lucky Cheng's for the Demented Circus: A Halloween Fantasy.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Today's Afternoon Delight is a hottie model named Kevin.  He's another one that we don't even know his last name, but Kevin says he thanks his parents for helping him get where he is today.

There are more pictures of Kevin after the break.  Enjoy the view!

To make a suggestion for the Afternoon Delight or to become the featured sponsor, e-mail <a href="mailto:charles@gaysocialites.com">charles@gaysocialites.com.</a>

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TONIGHT ON TELEVISION

The "Watch What Happens: Flipping Out Reunion" airs tonight on Bravo, and we'll finally get to see if Jeff Lewis can put the past behind and move on or if he'll kick his business partner and former lover, Ryan, to the curb.

As you can imagine, this episode of "Flipping Out" gets pretty dramatic as Jeff and Ryan go at it on national television.  Host, Andy Cohen, says this is the first time Jeff and Ryan have come in contact since the last season of "Flipping Out" wrapped.

During tonight's reunion special, Jeff says he's been "a weak, emotional little bitch" over the past few months because of his issues with Ryan and that he feels like he's going through menopause!

Let's see if these two can work it out.  "Flipping Out" airs Tuesday night at 10/9c on Bravo.

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SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION

Score!  You say something nice about someone, and you get some free publicity.

That's what happened to me on Tuesday when I complimented CNN's Drew Griffin for doing a good job while filling in for Rick Sanchez in the Newsroom.

The 3 o'clock hour on CNN's Newsroom is powered by social networking.  The hosts rely on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and blogs to stack their news rundown.  It's one of my favorite hours on television and not just because they've mentioned GaySocialites.com and me so many times!

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HALLOWEEN COSTUME SUGGESTIONS

If you're like me, then you're still scurrying around looking for a Halloween costume.  Here are some suggestions if you're looking for the sexiest, scariest or grossest costume.

Associated Press reporter Bonny Ghosh takes a look at everything from straight jackets to costumes that beat up Bernie Madoff.

Don't forget, if you're in New York City on Halloween, our pick is the Demented Circus: A Halloween Fantasy in Manhattan.

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NIGHTLIFE

This weekend Peter Rauhofer is teaming up with Offer Nissim and DJ Paulo for a special Halloween edition of his Work party.  Friday night "Blood on the Dancefloor" will takeover Roseland Ballroom from 10pm until 7am.

Pre-sale tickets are available at star69records.com until 6pm on Monday.  If you can't grab this deal, then you'll have to buy tickets at he door and pay little more.

This party is guaranteed to have a little drama.  Evidently Rauhofer and Nissim are fighting like too bitches over a Whitney Houston mix that one DJ might have stolen from his mentor's computer.  Maybe the party is called "Blood on the Dancefloor" for a reason.

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NIGHTLIFE

GaySocialites.com is pleased to be re-joining with BoiParty.com and Steve Sidewalk to revive the college scene in New York City.

Rush is finally giving up and closing their doors, but that doesn't mean the 18 and over party stops.  Nearly 10 years ago, Alan Picus of BoiParty.com, Steve Sidewalk and GaySocialites.com's Charles Winters (that's me!) helped create the nation's longest running gay college party.

Now we three powerhouses are teaming up again to bring you Drama!  It's a multi-level nightclub located between Chelsea and Hell's Kitchen on 8th Avenue between 29th and 30th (just around the corner from F.I.T).

We're giving away free tickets to see Lady Gaga on November 7th, opening night.  You won't want to miss it!  Come by and get all wrapped up in the Drama!

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TONIGHT ON TV

On tonight's douche bag hour "Million Dollar Listing"; Chad and Madison are each invited to speak at a real estate conference in Arizona, and both diva boys are bratty when they find out their sharing the stage.

The drama, of course, doesn't end for Chad.  An agent brings him an offer that's way below listing price, but he somehow winds up playing hardball to get a reasonable deal.

Meanwhile, Josh shows a couple a $10 million mansion in Orange County's Newport Coast, but the prospective buyers seem unimpressed by their tour of the home.

See more of these two douche bags on "Million Dollar Listing" airs tonight at 10/9c on Bravo.

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NEW MUSIC MONDAY

It's New Music Monday, and today we'd like to introduce you to the newest music video from "Whore's Mascara" titled "Monogamous.

Monogamous was shot by fashion photographer Patrik Andersson (French, American, & Italian Vogue), who has shot everyone from Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow to Lenny Kravitz and Mick Jagger.

Whore's Mascara" has also invited all of the GaySocialites to join them  at their Official Premiere Party on Thursday, October 29th at Ella Lounge (9 Ave A between 1st and 2nd St) in New York's East Village. The party will begin at 9pm. There will be an open bar between 9-10pm and a live performance by Whore's Mascara starting at 10:30pm. Free admission with RSVP to whoresmascara@gmail.com.

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NIGHTLIFE

Glammy nominated hostess Dina Marie Delicious has announced that following the closing of Citrine in New York City, she will join the cast and crew of DR!P on Wednesday nights.

Dina Marie and her mottley crew of "Club Kids" infultrated Citrine on Wednesday nights and made it one of the most talked about parties in town. Let's see what happens when you add a swimming pool to the mix.  Eeek, can you imagine what those "kids" look like without make-up?! Maybe we should keep them away from the water.

At DR!P, Dina Marie will join such nightlife fixtures as Lee Chapel and Shequida who are known for a pretty wild time already.

The DR!P party takes place every Wednesday the Grace Hotel in Manhattan at 125 West 45th Street between 5th and 6th streets.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Sorry that the Afternoon Delight is more like an evening joy tonight; but there was lots of nightlife news today!

This is Peter M from New Jersey.  We don't know a lot about him, hell we don't even know his last name; but he really is pretty -huh?

If you're into Peter, despite not knowing much about him, there are more pictures after the break!

To make a suggestion for the afternoon delight or to become the featured sponsor, e-mail charles@gaysocialites.com.

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NIGHTLIFE

You're invited to the social soiree of the season!  New York's nightlife elite join together to bring you the Demented Circus at Lucky Cheng's in Manhattan.

We'll have drink specials, giveaways, a costume contest and two floors of proactive gay fun!

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THE GOSPEL OF SHEALITA

by Shealita Babay

[DISCLAIMER: This article is meant to be satirical.  Still, the view points reflected here are NOT REPRESENTATIVE of GaySocialites.com, Charles Winters & Associates or anyone employed or associated with CWA or any of its subsidiaries. Please send your hate mail to shealita@gaysocialites.com]

My name is Shealita Baby, and I am a devote Christian Baptist Evangelicalist! I speak the truth and virtue of the Lord King Jesus.

I would first like to thank King Ralphy, Charles Winters and all the other Faggots at GaySocialites.com for giving me the time to write this letter to talk with you and share with you the other side of the argument.

For those of you homos out there that have been too busy out there doing a mixture of cocaine, poppers, and drinking Zima’s at the local disco, there’s a Same Sex Marriage fiasco going on in this country.

I, for one, am totally against this notion of a man having the right to marry another man, and visa versa. It is this kind of thinking that is destroying this fine Christian Nation we call The United States of America were Jesus Christ resides.

If you give the homosexuals the right to marry; what next?! The only thing to come out of gay marriage is  that the ability to marry your dog, or cat, or maybe even horse with his 15 inches of Clydesdale glory will be legal! Then it will be that the damn pedophiles want their rights to sniff  bike seats and cruise playgrounds. This kind of thinking has got to stop!

We do not need this sort of embarrassing gay fag marriage debockle going on in our great country. Last time we decided to change things up a bit, the white man lost his right to the front seat of the bus and was forced to share a bathroom with a person of color!

This is was ridiculous cause everyone knows that the colored mans bowel movements destroy the toilet bowl, all them collard greens and fried chicken skins are deadly enough to rupture the septic tank.

We need to get America back on track and in the White Direction! Hallelujah! Go in the name of Christ and spread his love..but just not that nasty faggot buttcheek poundin kind of love.

With Love and Compassion,

Shealita Baby, Lady of the Lord

[DISCLAIMER: I REPEAT! This article is meant to be satirical.  Still, the view points reflected here are NOT REPRESENTATIVE of GaySocialites.com, Charles Winters & Associates or anyone employed or associated with CWA or any of its subsidiaries. Please send your hate mail to shealita@gaysocialites.com]

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CALL TO ACTION

There's a major call to action going on among tweeters in New York and nationwide.  GaySocialites.com Associate Editor King Ralphy, DJ Samantha Ronson and others are drawing awareness for an anti-gay marriage ad running on KISS FM 98.7.

The ad has also infiltrated other markets where local government is currently working to legalize gay marriage.  LGBT advocates want your to call the station and express your concern for this hate laced advertisement.

You can hear that horrible, homophobic commercial above.

Please take a moment to call 98.7 and tell them to stop running this discriminatory ad. Their number is 212-242-9870. As an R&B station that caters to a minority, you would think those folks might understand how it feels to be discriminated against better than anyone.

You can follow GaySocialites.com on Twitter @gaysocialites.com, and me @CharlesWinters.

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BREAKING NEWS

GaySocialites.com has learned that the New York City Police Department has neglected to report yet another gay bashing in Manhattan.

New York nightlife personality Nicho Mendez says he was traveling with two friends when they were attacked by a group of thugs bellowing homophobic slurs.

Mendez says it all started when one of the men asked him for a cigarette.  "I said 'we don't have any hun,'" Nicho wrote in a Facebook note to friends.

That's where the story spirals out of control.  Mendez says the man called him a fag and started pushing him.  He then says his friend, Johnny Robovsky, came to defend him and eventually chased after Nicho's attacker.

From there, things got worse.  Mendez says his attacker returned with two other men who also assaulted him.  He also says those same men kicked another friend, Amanda Mills, in the stomach.

The cops didn't even fill out a police report to document the incident (other than Johnny's ticket..)!

Meawhile, Mendez has lacerations on his face at the cost of some low-life haters.  The attackers evidently lied to the cops saying they too were gay, so the cops let them go. 

Mendez had to reach out to a detective in that precinct for assistance. Things seem to be looking up for Nicho's case, but they'll probably never track down the gay bashers.

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NIGHTLIFE

I made the news official via Twitter on Saturday. I am not longer involved in the Sunday party at Splash in New York. I'm not exactly sure what is going to happen with that confused little party, but everyone in the nightlife business knows that Sunday nights are one of the hardest nights to promote.

This also means our parent company, CWA Digital Marketing, will no longer be associated with that event either.

You can also follow GaySocialites.com on Twitter @gaysocialites!

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FOR A GOOD CAUSE

The folks over at Steel Gym have shaken things up with a pink drink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

For $9 you can get a pink shake that will not only improve your workout regiment, but it will also raise money for a good cause.

The “Drink Pink” campaign to support Breast Cancer Awareness takes place throughout the month of October and all of the proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness.

Steel Gym is located in Manhattan at 146 West 23rd Street and is one New York City's popular 24-hour fitness centers.

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Sarah Palin's would-be son-in-law is getting ready to pose nude for Playgirl.  Rumor has it Levi Johnston will make upward of $25,000, and he'll likely show his penis. Who knew it could be so lucrative to knock up the Governor's daughter?!

Levi's sidekick, Tank Jones, confirmed to Gawker that the Playgirl contract has been signed and that the shoot will take place in the next couple of weeks in New York. 

Jones added that Levi is "fearless" and he'll "do what he wants to do" and that he's "90% sure there will be nudity...I'm talking the front. Letting the whole thing hang out."

I can't wait!  I think Levi Johnston is totally redneck-chic. I'd do him. I don't think I'd let him knock me up, but I'd definitely be down for full frontal - especially in person!

Johnston is, of course, the baby daddy to Bristol - Sarah Palin's daughter.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Baptiste Giabiconi is a French model who finds himself in world-wide demand.  From Karl Lagerfield to Chanel, everyone seems to want Baptiste in their ads.

We've got more pictures of Baptiste Giabiconi after the break.  Some may be NSFW!

To make a suggestion for the Afternoon Delight or to become the featured sponsor, e-mail charles@gaysocialites.com.

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Here it is!  The first official Obama family photo as first family of the United States.  The classic photo was shot by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz.

The portrait was released by the White House on Friday, and the first thing I noticed was that the family dog was left out.  Where the hell is Bo?! 

Bo's arrival as first family dog has sadly been one of the most talked about campaign promises on the Obama campaign, so you'd naturally think Bo would be included.

Regardless, the Obamas are a pretty bunch.

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LGBT LOCAL NEWS

The crazies are coming to northern New Jersey.  Fred Phelps and his looney followers from Westboro Baptist Church are traveling all the way from the mid-west to protest in Hoboken, Seacaus and Jersey City.

Phelps and his followers believe that "God hates gays", they thank the Lord for 9/11 and they love to spread hate.

They're coming to Jersey to show their disapproval for 44 political and religious leaders arrested in July.

I think we should just ignore them, but if you want to counter the Phelps clan here's their schedule [via Hoboken411]: 

Tuesday, October 27th from 4:45 to 5:15 pm they'll protest at Hoboken City Hall before moving on to the United Synagogue of Hoboken to spread more hate from 7 to 7:30 pm. Newly elected Mayor Peter Cammarano was replaced by City Council President Dawn Zimmer as a part of those raids.

Wednesday, October 28th they'll protest outside the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus at 10:15 a.m. because Secaucus mayor Dennis Elwell was among those arrested.

Later that day, Phelps and his freaks will protest at Dickinson High School in Jersey City.  They'll swing by there just before 3pm.

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by Jonathan Warman

I love this show! Another show that Memphis director Christopher Ashley directed, All Shook Up, featured the early Elvis Presley song “That’s All Right.” That song is deceptively simple, but Ashley’s staging of it mined all of its implications, most vividly the racial tensions that lay under the success of Elvis, “the white man who sang like a black man.”

In Memphis everything that was implicit in that riveting moment becomes electrifyingly, grippingly explicit. In July 1954, a Memphis DJ named Dewey Phillips was the first DJ to broadcast “That’s All Right” the young Elvis Presley's first commercially released record. Memphis fictionalizes Phillips into the character of Huey Calhoun, who defies the racism of Memphis to express his love of rhythm and blues --- and not coincidentally his love for beautiful, black rhythm and blues singer Felicia.

Everybody here is working at the very top of their game. Ashley, best know for his gifts at staging comedy, proves he can be even more compelling and engaging (and entertaining) when dealing with dead serious themes like racism and the fear of success. David Bryan’s music, while it is more ‘60s rock & soul than ‘50s r&b, is miles more sophisticated than his work on The Toxic Avenger or anything he did with Bon Jovi.

Joe DiPietro’s book is inspirational, heart wrenching and devastatingly smart --- sometimes all in the same moment. Chad Kimball kicks ass as Huey, and Montego Glover positively glows as Felicia. If I were to pick one performance out of the stellar supporting cast, it would be Derrick Baskin as Gator, arguably the show’s wounded but joyous soul.

Of course it’s not perfect: Ken Travis’s sound design frequently obscures the vocals, rendering a fair portion of the lyrics unintelligible. What lyrics I can make out are of a piece with DiPietro’s wonderful book, so I really do miss hearing them. Nonetheless, if somebody were to ask me what the Broadway musical at its very best is capable of accomplishing, I would give Memphis as a prime example.

For tickets, click here.

For more reviews and interviews by Jonathan Warman, see dramaqueennyc.com.

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by Jonathan Warman

While I like a lot of plays by Swedish playwright August Strindberg, I really don’t have much use for his play Miss Julie. It focuses on the fallout from a one night stand by the titular young woman of the landed gentry and her father’s footman Jean. It may have been groundbreaking in its frank dealings with sex and class in 1888, but it just seems mean, slow and overwrought now.

Patrick Marber’s adaptation After Miss Julie transposes the play to an English country house on the eve of the Labour Party’s historic landslide in 1945.  He does Strindberg’s original a few favors, taking the edges off of Jean’s misogyny, and making Julie herself a touch more sympathetic. Still, this is mostly the same Miss Julie that has always bored my pants off, and while director Mark Brokaw’s production has its virtues, I still don’t really give a damn about these characters.

For what its worth, this version is well acted. Sienna Miller has the right caged heat for poor little rich girl Julie, Marin Ireland has the spine of iron that the role of Jean’s fiancée Christina (my favorite part in the show) requires, and Jonny Lee Miller is all tightly controlled, brooding sex as Jean.

For the most part, Brokaw keeps things in motion, with the exception of a handful of long silences that I suppose are intended to be filled with tension and suspense --- but just weren’t. But I have such a strong prejudice against the original play (which this did nothing to change) that I suggest you seek out the opinions of other critics.

For tickets, click here.

For more reviews and interviews by Jonathan Warman, see dramaqueennyc.com.

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New York Governor David Paterson says he expects to soon see a same-sex marriage bill on his desk, and he says he'll sign it into law.

Paterson says he expects the state Senate to give the measure final legislative approval in the coming weeks making New York the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.

Paterson's statements to the Empire State Pride Agenda dinner in Manhattan on Thursday night brings to light a lot of behind-the-scenes work by advocates and bill sponsors trying to get the bill passed.

The bill should have already passed but was blocked by a coup that disrupted the end of the Senate's regular session this summer. Governor Paterson says he plans to put the bill on the agenda for a special session in the coming weeks. The Assembly already passed the measure.

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HALLOWEEN COSTUME IDEAS

This year, I'm trying to help you come up with some creative Halloween costume ideas. If the Kim Zolciak wasn't for you, maybe you could be an illegal alien.

Yea, so maybe the illegal alien Halloween costume might be a little controversial, but isn't that what Halloween is all about?! I know its a great chance for gays to dress as women and girls to dress as sluts; but let's think outside the box with this year's Halloween costume - why don't we?

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

My imaginary caliente lover, Mario Lopez, stopped by the "Ellen DeGeneres Show" earlier this week, and in case you missed it - he stripped down for a good cause!

Not only did Ellen and Mario raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but they also made me very happy.  If you can't handle delayed gratification or don't give a shit about the Ellen interview - forward to the 8:00 mark.

Mario Lopez should keep doing things for a good cause, especially if it means taking off his clothes!

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NIGHTLIFE

It's time for the holidays, and that means Mary is back!  This year HX and Glammy nominated drag queen, Mimi Imfurst, has tagged her holiday show "Madonna's Christmas Celebration."

I've seen this show for the past few years, and Mimi's holiday show is like no other holiday show you'll see - ever!

"Madonna's Christmas Celebration" is going on the road this year with a six city tour.  Here are the dates:

• Dec. 6 at 7:00pm - New York, NY - Laurie Beechman Theater (407 West
42nd Street).
• Dec. 8 at 8:00pm - San Francisco, CA - Finn’s Funhouse (814 Grove Street).
• Dec. 9 at 8:00pm - San Francisco, CA - Finn’s Funhouse (814 Grove Street).
• Dec. 11 at 8:00pm - Ogunquit, ME - Mainestreet (195 Main Street).
• Dec. 12 at 8:00pm - Ogunquit, ME - Mainestreet (195 Main Street).
• Dec. 13 at 7:00pm - New York, NY - Laurie Beechman Theater (407 West
42nd Street).
• Dec. 17 at 7:30pm - Washington, DC - EFN Lounge (1318 9th Street NW).
• Dec. 18  at 9:00pm - Washington, DC - EFN Lounge (1318 9th Street NW).
• Dec. 19 at 9:00pm - New Hope, PA - Harlan’s Cabaret (6426 Lower York Road).
• Dec. 20 at 7:30pm - Philadelphia, PA - Q Lounge (1234 Locust Street).

Mimi's Holiday shows have always drawn good crowds.  One year, religious protesters even lined the blocks and brought TV crews.  Get ready for your close-up!

Tickets are available at VirginMaryLive.com.

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BREAKING NEWS

The Matthew Shepard Act passed through the Senate today, and now it is up to Barack Obama to make it a law.  The bill will add much needed hate crime protection to gays and lesbians across the country.

Democratic supporters attached the measure to a must-pass $680 billion defense policy bill the Senate approved 68-29. The House passed the defense bill earlier this month.

This was a top priority for late-Senator Edward M. Kennedy.  The measure is named for Matthew Shepard , the gay Wyoming college student murdered 11 years ago.  His mother, Judy, lobbied hard for the bill.  We can't thank her enough!

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GIVEAWAYS

Have you picked out your winter boots yet?  Well, how about if we give you $20 to help you pick out a new pair.  

Take this $20 credit (use the code gaysociali) to use where everyone else is getting their ugg boots this year.

These are evidently the most comfortable ugg-style boots out there.  These have thicker merino sheepskin in the toes to cool during the summer and heat during the winter until you get the optimal 22 degree constant temperature.

I want to slide into a pair now! Get your new ugg boots now!

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Today's afternoon delight comes from our friends YVY Magazine.  Say hello to Joseph Sanchez!  In these photos, Joseph is shot by phenomenal New York photographer Hudson Wright.

If you like Joseph Sanchez or just love Hudson Wright's work, then there are more pictures after the break!

To make a suggestion for the Afternoon Delight or to become the featured sponsor, e-mail charles@gaysocialites.com.

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THURSDAY NIGHT ON TELEVISION

I'm sad to report that tonight is the season finale of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta", and though it might be a bitter sweet good-bye - it's bound to be explosive.

NeNe tells her family that she has finally met her real dad, but her husband Gregg is not quite sold on her "real" father's credibility, urging her to take a DNA test – will NeNe take Gregg's advice?

Meanwhile, the day of Shereé's fashion show for 'She by Shereé' has finally arrived, but when Shereé decides to abandon Dwight and the last-minute details to go get her hair done, Dwight warns her that he will start the show with or without her.

And Kim invites NeNe over before the show to finally hash out their rocky relationship once and for all – can they put the past behind them or will this be the end of their friendship?  We definitely get the best quote of the season from NeNe!  Don't miss it!

Watch the drama unfold tonight once and for all @ 10/9c only on BRAVO

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by Jonathan Warman

Seeing how she won a Tony Award for her turn in Light in the Piazza, Victoria Clark would be perfectly within her rights to go the Broadway diva route and create a cabaret act that was all about her. It’s very refreshing, then, that her debut Feinstein’s engagement is called “The Vicki & Ted Show” and is equally split between her and her old friend --- and star Broadway music director --- Ted Sperling.

This isn’t technically the premiere of this show: it had an acclaimed run at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater in Washington DC. It celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of their remarkable friendship that began when they were students at Yale University. Since then they have, separately and together, been involved with many hit  Broadway shows, including How to Succeed in Business..., Titanic and The Light in the Piazza (Ted also won a Tony for that show, by the way, for his sumptuous orchestrations).

They both are deeply musical people who, when they began their careers, had classical music ambitions. That makes for musically rewarding show that includes terrific songs from the likes of Sondheim, Berlin and John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molasky (one of several songs written especially for Clark).

The good news is that Sperling is a terrific singer, if not quite in Victoria’s opera-worthy league. As well sung as it is, the act could definitely benefit visually from a director’s touch: Sperling is often hidden from sight by his sheet music (even when he’s singing!) and Clark often delivers stuff to him that would been more effectively delivered to the audience. Still, when Victoria sings such sweeping songs as “In Buddy’s Eyes” and “Fable” from Piazza to Teds equally grand arrangement, this is pretty hard to resist.

For tickets, click here.

For more reviews and interviews by Jonathan Warman, see dramaqueennyc.com.

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My classmates and I at the University of Tennessee would have considered this too much like work, but college kids these days are drunkorexic.

Here's how it works.  You basically don't eat, then you go out and drink. 

"An epidemic like this is really bad. As RAs we're trained to deal with people who have eating disorders as well as how to help people who drink to an excess. This is a detriment since it would be nearly impossible to help someone who significantly suffered from both of these illnesses. This is a serious problem," Madison Shelton, second-year RA and a senior majoring in anthropology, said.

On an empty stomach, its easier to get drunk.

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If power lesbian Suze Orman has her way, she might gay-up "Good Morning America" a little more.  Evidently Sam Champion and Robin Roberts are both out behind-the-scenes, so adding Orman will make it a gay trio.

Diane Sawyer is ending her 10-year run on "GMA" to replace Charles Gibson as the second female to take solo the evening news behind Katie Couric on CBS.

According to Queerty.com, Orman has officially thrown her name into the hat for the job.  The problem is that ABC wants to go back to a male-female format by replacing Sawyer with a man.

"A short list of candidates," says the Los Angeles Matea Gold, "is widely believed to include "This Week" anchor George Stephanopoulos, "World News Saturday" anchor David Muir, "GMA Weekend" co-host Bill Weir and GMA news anchor Chris Cuomo." 

Gibson is retiring to spend more time with his family.

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NEWS OF THE WEIRD

A six year old girl might be getting evicted from her grandparents retirement village, because she isn't old enough.

It's true, evidently you have to be 55 years old to live in the retirement village.  At this point, it looks like the people have to chose to either give up their house or their kid.

The family has evidently decided to keep the kid.  They're so hard up to sell their home that they recently lowered the price of their residence from $255,000 to $129,000.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON TELEVISION

It's restaurant wars on "Top Chef" tonight, and this could be the nastiest one yet! But first the chefs are separated into two teams for the Quickfire Challenge.

The two teams compete in a hand-off race where they must contribute to one delicious dish. – will they be able to keep in-synch with the chef before them to complete the perfect plate? 

Then the "Top Chef" contestants will need their teamwork skills when they take on "Restaurant Wars". Things get really steamy in the kitchen when Michael steps in to try and help Robin get her plate complete, but she flips out claiming that he is taking over her dish –will she sabotage their team's restaurant?

Watch what happens Wednesday night at 10/9c on Bravo.

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PET NEWS

Taking care of your pets may soon get easier financially.

A new proposal working its way through congress may give pet owners an annual income tax deduction. If passed, animal owners could see a $3500 deduction for pet care expenses, including veterinary care costs.

Most pet owners evidently spend about $1700 each year on their pets.

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BI NOW GAY LATER

Things went gay on last night's episode of "Gossip Girl" as Chuck Bass, played by Ed Westwick, locked lips with another guy.

Ok, so it wasn't really hot-and-heavy; and Westwick's character isn't going gay.  Chuck Bass isn't even on the bi-now-gay-later program.  It was all a plan thought up by his girlfriend.

Leave it to the girls to give us all the man-on-man action.  Now that we've seen Westwick's gay Chuck Bass, when do we get to see him making out with former real-life boyfriend, Chace Crawford?

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SHOT OF THE DAY

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kim Zolciak will do anything for her five minutes of fame even if it means making a complete mockery of herself.

I mean, I guess if you can't laugh at yourself - who can you laugh at?!

For an episode of the Style Chanel's chat show, "The Dish", Zolciak took a minute to market her own "Tardy for the Party" halloween costume.

I'm still deciding what to dress up as this year.  Anyone think I should be Kim Zolciak? Feel free to comment below! Maybe I should let the viewers of GaySocialites.com pick my costume?!

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Today's Afternoon Delight just got out of the army, but he has taken the modeling world by storm.  After spending nearly three years in Iraq, Jose Ibarra, is back in the states and working hard to earn his place as a fitness model.

Ibarra is also currently working a personal trainer and has a background in body building.  There are more pictures of Jose after the break!

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TUESDAY NIGHT ON TELEVISION

It's the season finale of "Flipping Out" on Bravo tonight, and things could either go for better or worse between Jeff and his business partner Ryan.

With his current project "Buena Park" finally finished and renovated to tip-top shape, Jeff finds himself new opportunities to explore.  Jeff gears up to flip his current residence "Valley Oak", but declares that if it doesn't sell, he will stay there permanently.

Will he be able to commit to a piece of real estate?

And with the potential of settling down, Jeff considers the prospect of having a child – and having Jenni as his surrogate!  Will there be a baby Lewis in his future?

"Flipping Out" airs Tuesday night at 10/9c on Bravo.

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She may be leaving "The Real Housewives" franchise for her own spin-off, but it looks like Bethenny Frankel is ready to enter the real life of a housewife.  The reality star has revealed that she is pregnant, expecting her first child with new fiance Jason Hoppy.

Bethenny broke the news via her Twitter page and spoke exclusively to People.com.

"It's premature to be telling people this," Frankel said nearly in tears.  Someone evidently broke her cover by blabbing to celebrity blogger, Perez Hilton.

"It's not like, 'Did I Get Botox?' It's not the way I wanted it to get out," she says. "I haven't even gone through my first trimester. We haven't even heard the heartbeat. My [fiancé's] parents didn't even know." 

Over the past few days, Bethenny has evidently been hanging with fellow reality star Dennis Richards and the "Insider" host Laura Spencer.  They've been helping her cope.

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NIGHTLIFE

If you're looking for something off the beaten path tonight, then might I recommend the Inner Beauty Parlor event where nightlife reporter and personality Gerry Visco is teaching Gerrification.

The Gerrification project is "me Gerrifying NYC and the world, opposing rampant Gentrification, boringness, and yuppie-ville," says Visco.

She says she'll provide all of the attendees with a wig and a pair of her signature white sunglasses so they can feel the Gerry glam while prancing around in Visco's clothing.

It sounds like a wild and crazy time.  Gerry's Inner Beauty Parlor is from 6:30 to 9 PM at the Envoy Gallery at 131 Chrystie Street in Manhattan.  It's a great start to any Tuesday night!

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BIG BROTHER

Everyone knows I'm hooked on the CBS reality show, "Big Brother"; so I love to hear what the winners are up to after the show.

It looks like "Big Brother 9" winner Adam Jasinski is back in the headlines.  Guess what Adam did with his $500,000 "Big Brother" winnings... he started his own street drug program.  Wait, what I mean to say is that he started selling oxycodone on the streets and got busted this weekend.

Adam "Baller" Jasinski is 31 years old and said he did public relations for an autism foundation but once referred to the children as "retards."

He sounds like a real winner.  Adam's drug scheme got busted when he tried to sell meds to an undercover government agent.

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If you're looking for something romantic to do tonight, then grab your loved one (and a blanket) for what seems to be an amazing meteor shower.

The Earth will run into the debris left behind by Hailey's comet, and as we speed by it will all smash into our path like bugs on a windshield.  The meteor shower, however, will probably be much more beautiful than dead bugs going splat.

The best time to view the meteor shower, no matter where you are, is evidently between 1am and dawn.  The most optimal viewing may be around 6am on the West coast and 3am on the East.

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by Jonathan Warman

Boy what a mess! I don’t know what Robert Longbottom did here, because this revival of Bye Bye Birdie seems very nearly un-directed. Let’s start with the casting: Gina Gershon is a talented actress and a gifted comedienne, as was very clear from her performance in last season’s Boeing Boeing. But her role here, Rose Alvarez, was written specifically for Chita Rivera, a formidable singer and dancer, and Gershon is formidable in neither capacity. Longbottom clearly hasn’t helped her to “sell” the numbers either, as Joe Mantello did so successfully in 9 to 5 earlier this year with non-singer Allison Janney.

Let’s move on to the visuals. The design does evoke the early sixties, but only in the most general way. The show’s story follows hip-swingin’ teen idol Conrad Birdie (Nolan Gerard Funk), who’s been drafted into the army.   Birdie's manager Albert (John Stamos) and Albert’s secretary Rosie (Gina Gershon) cook up a plan to send him off with one last kiss from a lucky teenage fan from Sweet Apple, Ohio.

Thing is, Sweet Apple looks nearly identical to Albert’s office in Manhattan. The most stark example: A Sweet Apple bar looks more like a brand new airport bar than a roadside house in small-town 1960 Ohio. The costumes have everything to do with color composition, but very nearly nothing to do with character. And the splashy glass panels that frame the stage make what should be a warm fuzzy show feel icy and lifeless.

Then there is the complete lack of consistency in the performance. Bill Irwin is hilarious as small-town dad Harry, but he seems to be in a completely different show (a more fun show to be sure). When Jane Houdyshell steps on-stage as Albert’s mother Mae, she wipes the stage with everybody else. It’s simply because she’s making strong choices and playing them with total conviction, not a common occurrence here. Funk plays Birdie with just as much confidence, plus a hint of raging libido underneath his pretty-boy exterior. Three strong performances, with not the slightest sense that Longbottom has put a second’s thought into what theatrical world would encompass all three.

There’s lot of talent here, but every time this Birdie hits a mark it feels like a happy accident.

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by Jonathan Warman

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LGBT NEWS

Atlanta' prestigious Morehouse College has made a bold move and banned cross-dressing on campus. They must have a horrible problem at this all male school, right?  Wrong.  It looks like a hand full of people are being targeted.

"We are talking about five students who are living a gay lifestyle that is leading them to dress a way we do not expect in Morehouse men," says Dr. William Bynum, vice president for Student Services.

Putting a stop to these five students who are experssing themselves in college has seemingly become top priority.

How the hell are they going to have drag shows if you can't cross dress?  I bet no one thought of that did they?

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MONDAY NIGHT ON TELEVISION

I have never watched an episode of "Gossip Girl" before, but tonight I might lose my virginity to the teeny bopper show with cruel intentions.  That's because one of the main characters, Chuck Bass (played by Ed Westwick), will engage in a gay kiss!

Don't get too excited.  It doesn't seem that Chuck Bass is on the "bi now gay later program."  As it turns out, Westwick's on-screen girlfriend Leighton Meester, divulges that her character, Blair Waldorf, could be behind it all.

"Well, I guess that I can tell you some things," she told MTV. "No, it's not tied into a threesome. I think all of this is just so everybody grabs their attention, and we're all in college now, so we can definitely push the limit with the sexuality, which is fine by me. I sort of make the kiss happen. I can tell you that much, and that's it." 

"Gossip Girl" airs Mondays at 9/8c on the CW.

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by Jonathan Warman

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POLITICS

The Obama administration is set to release a report that basically tells the FBI to leave the folks on medical marijuana alone and to stop harassing people who are legally distributing weed for medical purposes if state allows it.

The memo evidently says that chasing legit weed smokers and their dealers is a waste of time.

This means that legit marijuana businesses running as a not-for-profit organizations should be left alone.  Others, like some of Los Angeles' candy shops, may still be subject to federal raids.

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This is the new Droid commercial that everyone is talking about.  

Basically, the message is that everything iPhone doesn't do, Droid Does.

I think it is about time someone went directly after the iPhone.  I'm an out and proud Blackberry user, so all of this doesn't affect me too much.  I can't type on the damn iPhone, and I don't really care too much about all of the apps.

If the phone is as great as the commercial, we have a lot to look forward to!

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SHOT OF THE DAY

Whitney Houston rocked the house with a live performance of "Million Dollar Bill" after she advised the contestants on Simon Cowell's British talent competition "The X-Factor".

Houston spent the week working with the contestants along side her mentor and boss, Clive Davis.

While performing on the show, Whitney had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction that she later described as "dancing out of [her] clothes."

After the performance, Whitney seemed a bit out of it not even knowing when her record dropped.  that might, however, be poorly translated on TV.  Let's not start assuming she's back on the laced weed or nose candy... yet! 

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SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION

We are days away from launching the new GaySocialites.com Online Magazine, and we wanted to thank you once again for still coming around despite the fact that we look like this!

I guess it is kinda like when they're remodeling the wing of the mall near the parking lot, you'll still trample through the disaster area to get to Abercrombie and Hollister.  

I can't thank you enough for being so supportive!  You're amazing viewers, and without you - there would be no GaySocialites.com!

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 Its true- Bungalow 8, the notorious NYC hotspot with a sign visible upon entry that reads: "no photos anywhere" has closed. It's been clear to everyone for a while that "bungalow" had drifted off to nightlife oblivion after being one of the most well watched rise and falls of NYC nightlife.

Maybe it was just another tired glitzy club, maybe it was it's "VIP only" image of you'll never get in, or maybe it's this "recession" thing I keep hearing about?

Regardless, Bungalow gave off a vibe not found in 1Oak,The Eldridge or Rosebar. I haven't been to The Gates or Boom Boom Room at Standard yet, but at Bungalow it wasn't about how much money you had to spend at your table; it was about who you were and who would be joining you.

One thing is for sure, no longer can we watch Paris Hilton cry when she is refused entry; and where can I buy vintage rock tees since I won't be doing it there early Thursday morning after we all used to go to marquee? I can only hope that something just as fabulous with maybe a little bit less of a "VIP only attitude" will open up in it's place. I guess we can always hit The Box until then.

New York City, the city that never sleeps seems to be taking a nap lately, and it's scary.

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by Jonathan Warman

Is Tracy Letts a “Great American Playwright” in the tradition of Eugene O’Neill and Tennessee Williams? Or is he simply a playwright with a gift for engaging, entertaining characters who gives them just enough grit to make his plays seem weighty?

The truth probably lies somewhere in between, and we probably won’t actually know until he’s written a few more plays. His August: Osage County flirted with greatness enough to deserve the term “masterpiece,” putting him in a harsher spotlight than most playwrights ever have to face.
 

Superior Donuts artfully dodges the issue: it’s a comedy with more than a little sentimentality (but then again didn’t O’Neill write Ah Wilderness and Williams The Rose Tattoo). While things aren’t tidied up in a contrived way at the end, we can see the last few plot points coming (to Letts credit, the exact way they arrive is actually satisfying).
 

It is above all a very successful character sketch. Michael McKean plays Arthur, the owner of a Chicago donut shop who has cocooned himself away from the world. A Vietnam draft dodger, he suffers from the gnawing feeling that he’s a coward.  But a bright-eyed, very intelligent young black kid named Franco (Jon Michael Hill) asks Arthur for a job, beginning an unexpected friendship that will change both their lives in ways that neither expects. 
 

McKean delivers a knockout performance, really getting under Arthur’s skin. If there’s anything great about Donuts it’s the lead role, and McKean should definitely get his share of nods come award time.

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This Sunday at Splash, C&C Music Factory is performing live, and this will also be the official announcement of the 2009 Glammy nominees! There's a complimentary door, so make sure you come by and check it out!

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"Real Housewives of Atlanta" cast member and R&B recording artist, Kandi Burrus lost her fiance AJ Jewell following a bar fight outside a strip club in Atlanta earlier this month.  Now, we have more information on what might have lead to AJ's death.

Originally, authorities said that AJ was beaten to death; but now there seems to be more to the story. 

E News [via MediaTakeOut.com] is reporting that AJ may have have suffered from sickle-cell anemia.

"Preliminary results are suggestive of [sickle-cell]," said

Dr. Kelly Rose of the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office.

Burress is still morning AJ's death, but according to Bravo - it will not interfere with the taping or airing of the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" reunion special scheduled to air in two parts starting at the end of October.

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LGBT NEWS

A California judge said he refuses to dismiss a lawsuit against Proposition 8, the ban on gay marriage.

U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn Walker asked Charles Cooper, a lawyer for the group that sponsored Proposition 8, how allowing gay couples to wed threatens conventional unions.  The attorney said he did not know.

Cooper had asked Judge Walker to throw out the suit or make it more difficult for those civil rights claims to prevail.

The judge also made it very clear tht Cooper needs to present evidence showing that male-female marriages would be undermined if same-sex marriages were legal.

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It's Boss's Day!

Someone who works for me in one of my many business ventures had better plan to do something nice for me today. Even if it's just a McDonald's Sweet Tea or a McChicken. It's the thought that counts so someone better be thinking of me!

Do something nice for your boss today. I'm gonna do something nice for the people who think they are my boss today. I mean it's Boss's Day for goodness sakes! Maybe I'll even do something for my editors and supervisors. They are someone's boss!

Regardless, I wish you all a Happy Boss's Day... even if you aren't anyone's boss. Boss someone around today, and it's your day too.

And you better hope some people at least tweet me a Happy Boss's Day message or there are going to be lots of jobs posted on Monday morning!

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by Jonathan Warman 

Boy, do I feel Coleman Domingo! A Boy and His Soul is an autobiographical one-man show, but it escapes almost every single pitfall of that genre. Domingo views his own story through the life-giving lens of soul music (which I love very nearly as much as he does), imbuing that story with a glowing, rich texture and warmth.

I’m a great believer in the power of music to tell stories that words can’t fully express, and of dance (or hell, any kind of movement) to add even more dimension.  A Boy and His Soul is packed so full of that power that it positively vibrates, making it one of the most deeply pleasurable experiences I’ve had in the theatre.

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NIGHTLIFE EXCLUSIVE

GaySocialites.com can exclusively report that Halloween will be the final beat for New York City's twinky haven, Club Rush. We can also exclusively report that a new 18 and over club is opening the following week!

For nearly 10 years, 579 Sixth Avenue has been the home of the number 18 and over party in the nation produced by BoiParty.com with Steve Sidewalk and yours truly as the emcee and host (off-and-on, of course)! Don't get me wrong, the drama has been thick, but one thing has remained constant. Steve Sidewalk, Alan Picus and I see the importance of offering a venue and party that caters to the college guys. That's why we're teaming up again! Everyone loves a little drama, right?

On November 7th, we'll introduce you to Manhattan's new college hot spot, Drama! Drama is conveniently located between Chelsea and Hell's Kitchen catering to a broader crowd and knocking time off your commute! The space is super cute, and it will be Manhattan's first real look at this new venue! You'll still have BoiParty.com, GaySocialites.com and Steve Sidewalk to lead you on the adventure. The best part is that you only have to be 18 to party and 21 to drink!

There will be more details to come on the grand opening of Drama for the first College Night on Saturday, November 7th.

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LGBT NEWS

Cops have finally captured the second suspect in a Queens gay bashing.  Daniel Rodriguez, Jr was picked up in Virginia after running from authorities.

Rodriguez and his friend, Daniel Aleman savagely attacked Jack Price.  Price, an openly gay man, was nearly killed.

Despite the fact that both Rodriguez and Aleman are being charged with a hate-crime, both men claim this was not a hate crime.

Rodriquez's father even begged for his foregiveness today.

"I want to say to Mr. price that I'm sorry for my son, and that he wasn't the one that caused him harm," Daniel Rodriguez, Sr., said. "I caused him the harm the minute I stopped being a father to my son. I hurt him."

Neighbors have accused Price of blowing kisses and provoking the attack.  Gay activists say nothing could have warranted such a brutal attack.

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POLITICS

Barack Obama answered critics today in New Orleans who said the President hasn't done much since he's been in office.

"Now, just in case any of you were wondering, I never thought any of this was going to be easy," he said. "You know, I listen to sometimes these reporters on the news (who say) 'Well, why haven't you solved world hunger yet?'"

As the crowd laughed, he said: "Why hasn't everybody done it? It's been nine months. Why? I never said it was going to be easy. What did I say during the campaign? I said change is hard. And big change is harder."

Obama has even seen criticism from the folks over at "Saturday Night Live".

"When you look at my record, it's very clear what I've done so far, and that is: Nothing. Nada. Almost one year, and nothing to show for it," said Fred Arminsen who plays Obama on "SNL".

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GIVEAWAY

All you have to do is complete this lyric from Peter's Classic Club 69 days:

"Everyday of my life is a drama, with a _____________ and no end"

E-Mail me at KingRalphy@Gaysocialites.com to get your free music!

Peter's next WORK! party is on October 30th @ Roseland Ballroom in NYC. Info and Tickets can be found at Star69Records.com

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NEWS OF THE WEIRD FOLLOW-UP

The 6-year-old boy who was believed to be in a home-made balloon over Denver, Colorado is no stranger to national TV.  Falcon participated in the ABC show, "Wife Swap", with his parents - Richard and Mayumi Heene.

Falcon was found near in his home in Colorado after an intense search. The boy was evidently hiding in a cardboard box in the garage.

The helium balloon traveled about 50 miles over two counties and went thousands of feet into the air.  After about 2 hours, the balloon gently landed in a field.

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NIGHTLIFE

Recording artist Dina Marie celebrated her birthday last Wednesday night at Citrine, and let's just go ahead and declare this the social soiree of the season!

Legendary DJ Junior Vasquez provided the beats while Dina Marie and her crew dished out the drama.

Citrine hot space on the corner of 21st and 6th, and on Wednesdays Dina Marie and Jason Preston open the place up to the gays.

Dina spent most of the night dancing on the platforms beside the hottest go-go boy in town!

Citrine was packed with wall-to-wall cuties as Dina's birthday drew hipsters, Chelsea boys and everything in between!

Seen: Richie Rich, "Cat Woman" Jocelyn Wildenstein, Ben Andrews, GaySocialites.com's Charles Winters, King Ralphy, Jason Preston, Yuhua, Logan Hardcore and the birthday girl - Dina Marie who now travels with her very own club kid entourage.

This is how New York nightlife is meant to be!

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Today's Afternoon Delight is an American model and actor by the name of Taylor Lautner.  If you ask me, this one is gorgeous!

Since moving from Michigan to Los Angeles, Taylor has landed roles on "Cheaper by the Dozen 2", "Twilight", "My Wife and Kids" and "The Bernie Mac Show."

He also just did a spread for GQ on how to dress like the hottie he is!

If you're loving Taylor Lautner too, there are more pictures after the break!

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NEWS OF THE WEIRD

Colorado cops were evidently on a wild goose chase for a home made helium balloon carrying a 6-year-old boy who was believed to have crawled into the balloon and set sail.

Denver authorities have evidently landed the balloon, and there is no sign of the boy.

Police are still searching for the boy around where the balloon launched and within the area surrounding his neighborhood.

The whole event dubbed "the boy in the balloon" played out on live television.

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New York nightlife promoter, Josh Wood, is teaming up with singer Alan Cumming for a one night show to benefit the Empire State Agenda.

The show takes place on Sunday, October 25th at 8pm at the HighLine Ballroom in New York City.  Tickets range from $25 to $100 and are available on TicketWeb.

Cumming's one man show has sold out across the globe from Lincoln Center to The Syndey Opera House, so this could be your last chance to see it and help a good cause.

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Everyone who reads the site regularly or knows me personally knows that I live for McDonald's Sweet Tea (and McChickens too!)  I'm on this low calorie, small meal diet (gotta keep that boy-ish figure) - so I eat at McDonald's at least once or twice a day.

This means my odds are good at winning this year's Monopoly game!  However, I just discovered that you can also play online!

Even though I haven't gotten a Broadway or even a Short-line railroad, I have won 3 McFlurries and two breakfast meals!

If your luck is going like mine, then maybe you should play the Monopoly Online Game on their website.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS

Most people know I'm not huge on working out.  I go to the trainer three times each week, but I bitch about it all the time!

One thing I'm not bitching about this week is Scott Herman's "Abs Week".  Scott has launched his own YouTube channel.  At Scott Herman Fitness, the beautiful "Real World" alum is teaching us how to have amazing abs.  

If you're lazy like me, then you should at least check Scott's YouTube channel where you can oggle over his abs like I do!

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THURSDAY NIGHT ON TELEVISION

Tonight on a new episode of the "Real Housewives of Atlanta", Shereé only has 4 days until the "She by Shereé" fashion show so she invites her friend over to preview the samples. But when Shereé reveals that "sixth housewife" Dwight is helping to produce the show, the two get nervous that he might not be able to pull it all off with Shereé’s vision.

Meanwhile, Kim gets a surprise from her wig stylist when he comes over to prep her for an event.  This woman could make anything dramatic!

And NeNe is shocked when her uncle sets up an impromptu meeting with the man claiming to be her real dad. Will she be able to go through with the meeting?

Find out how it all ends up tonight on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" at 10/9c on Bravo.

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NEWS OF THE WEIRD

I find it strange that we would actually observe this day, but today is actually "National Grouch Day".

If you're a grouch, then today is your day! The entire nation is celebrating those who spread hate and forget to smile. Those who work with me and for me might think this day is for me, but they're probably afraid to tell me.

National Grouch Day is evidently meant to be a light-hearted holiday and originated with Oscar the Grouch on "Sesame Street."

So, I think all of the grouches should walk around with a smile on their faces today since it is their day. They finally have a reason to be happy!

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Our girl, and friend of the gays - Meghan McCain - is getting some flack over a photo she posted on Twitter.

Holding a copy of Andy Warhol’s biography and wearing a tank top that showed off her cleavage, Meghan wrote a tweet about her "spontaneous night in." Then it got retweeted and many people tagged McCain as a slut.

“So I took a fun picture not thinking anything about what I was wearing but apparently anything other than a pantsuit I am a slut,” Megan tweeted with, “what once was fun now just seems like a vessel for harassment” and “when I am alone in my apartment, I wear tank t