Dec

6

Is It Safe Yet to Come Out in Hollywood?

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Is it safe yet to “come out” in Hollywood? Sure, we’ve got LOGO, Ellen, Wanda Sykes and several LGBT characters on TV. But, what about the aspiring actor? What are the rewards and ramifications of coming out in Hollywood?

Howard Fine, Hollywood’s most sought after acting teacher and Broadway director has worked with hundreds of stars, including Brad Pitt, Will Smith, Bradley Cooper, Justin Timberlake, Lindsay Lohan, Salma Hayek, Simon Baker, Amanda Bynes, Gerard Butler, Jennifer Connelly, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Michelle Williams, Val Kilmer, Sela Ward, Sophia Bush, Jason Priestley, Kerry Washington, Amy Smart, Jared Leto, Wilmer Valderrama, Brooke Shields, Daryl Hannah, Rick Fox, Estella Warren, Christopher Meloni, Enrique Murciano, Garry Shandling, Alexa Vega, Heather Locklear, Geri Halliwell, James Belushi, Diana Ross, Jon Bon Jovi, and Josh Groban.

He joins us to discuss coming out in Hollywood.

Dec

4

God-Des and She Return to SistersTalk Radio to Discuss New Album

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A Hip-Hop/Pop/Soul duo bred in the Midwest, God-Des and She have played to packed venues all over the world. Ever since they appeared on Showtime’s The L Word with their infamous single “Lick It”, the pair hasn’t rested; selling over 30,000 albums and holding down the #1 song spot on MTV Logo. With their new album Three, God-Des and She are about to blow up big. Produced by Brian Hardgrove (Public Enemy, Wu-Tang Clan, Aerosmith), Three is a genre-straddling tour-de-force, which frustrates categories and simple descriptions.

Dec

2

Actor, Model, Fitness Trainer Josh Holland

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Josh Holland plays the role of Archibald in the hit lesbian web series Anyone But Me. He moved to New York City in 2006 to pursue his dreams of making it in the entertainment industry. A little birdie informs us that Josh was one of the fitness trainers on tour with Madonna.

Josh graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University with a BS in Mass Communications. His many endeavors include film and television acting, commercial and fashion modeling, fitness modeling, print modeling, and some runway modeling. Some of his proudest accomplishments are booking major commercial campaigns and being able to travel around the world to see new places and experience new things.

See Josh’s modeling images

Watch Josh act in the hit lesbian web series Anyone But Me.

Nov

17

Venice the Series Ditches Otalia Love Story?

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Hmm . . . I’m not sure what to make of this.

For months there’s been much talk about the new web series Venice – a series I thought would expand on the Otalia romance developed in the canceled soap opera Guiding Light. After viewing this teaser, it doesn’t appear as if Otalia fans will be seeing much action between their two favorite daytime soap stars. As I understood it during all the pre-launch hoopla, the characters’ names would change but fans would finally get to see their relationship blossom. I don’t get that from the teaser.

I can’t really tell what Venice’s storyline will be from this 1:39 clip, but I bet the series will provide lesbian bloggers with plenty to talk about. What we will be talking about remains to be seen.

In the meantime, please don’t forget about all those great lesbian web series out there that have cleared a smooth trail for Venice to follow.

The one great thing I did notice about the Venice teaser was that indie musician Jen Foster does the series theme song. It’s a much better theme song than the one The L Word used. It’s so much easier on the ears.

Nov

5

The Advocate Magazine Sinks Like the Titanic – Adios, Bastards!

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I just learned via a HuffPo article written by Judy Wieder that The Advocate is packin’ it up and goin’ away. I can’t say I’m sorry to hear that at all.

In case you haven’t read the “official stories” or the gossip, Regent Media, the latest owner of The Advocate–once the national LGBT newsmagazine of record for America (41-years-old exactly!)–is reducing the publication to a 32-page mini-mag, taking it off the newsstands, and packaging it up with its “sister” publication, Out magazine. Subscribers will get a magazine they never wanted (Out) and, of course, the still-free website.

Before you head over to read that HuffPo article, be advised that the author sounds like a jaded former employee takin’ jabs at a publication that supposedly wronged her. The article is full of arrogant comments about Wieder’s accomplishments while she was at The Advocate. She’s saying, “Hey, it’s not my fault The Advocate died, but it sure is nice to see it sinking like the Titanic.” I’ll admit I’m standing next to Judy on the shore, clapping and smiling really big as we watch The Advocate takes its last desperate breath. It was an exclusive (the opposite of inclusive, just in case you didn’t get that) piece of rag that catered to white upperclass gay men and (mostly) white straight celebrities.

After wading through Judy’s article (which actually looks like a cleverly disguised resume), I get the feeling Judy still hasn’t gotten over the fact that she was canned. She’s still using her position at The Advocate as her official title. Well, sorta. Her tagline says she’s “the former (bold emphasis is mine) Editor In Chief of The Advocate.” Would you put that on your business card?

Stranger: Hi, my name is Jane. Who are you?
Me: I’m Genia, the former Marketing and Sales Director at Ford. And I’m Chris’s former wife. And I’m Lisa’s former girlfriend . . . and Barb’s former girlfriend . . . and . . .

Anywho, I’m completely off the subject. So yeah . . . adios The Advocate.

Next!

Nov

1

Big Brother Star Marcellas Reynolds Discusses New Show ‘Perfect Match’

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Tonight on SistersTalk Radio, we interviewed Marcellas Reynolds.

Marcellas is the host of E! Network’s new reality TV show, Perfect Catch. He’s also a model, celebrity fashion stylist, entertainment reporter, writer and former star of Big Brother 3 and 7.

An accomplished fashion stylist and art director, Marcellas works with some of Hollywood’s hottest stars. His list of clientèle includes Justin Timberlake, Rebecca Hall (Frost/Nixon), Sharon Stone, Jayma Mays (Glee, Ugly Betty) and Eddie Cibrian (CSI: Miami). His work has appeared in numerous publications including InStyle, British Vogue, British GQ, Self and Angeleno Magazine.

Hear Marcellas discuss:

*His new reality show Perfect Catch
*Preparing to film Perfect Catch in Greece
*How he was discovered by Marie Anderson (who also discovered Cindy Crawford)
*His experience on Big Brother (3 and 7)
*His interview with The Pussy Cat Dolls
*How to look great without spending a lot of money

Download the podcast.

Oct

24

L Word Becomes a Reality TV Show

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While doing research for an article I’m writing for the Examiner, I learned The L Word is becoming a reality tv show. The show is scheduled to start airing sometime in 2010:

THE REAL L WORD: Los Angeles will follow a group of real-life, high-profile, left coast lesbians as they go about their daily lives, at work and play. The producing team plans to show viewers that the cast can be every bit as glamorous, fashionable, fabulous and even as cutthroat as their celebrated-but-fictional counterparts.

We are currently seeking ladies from all walks of life to be the pioneering voices in this important series. Must be based in Los Angeles or moving soon to the area.

We want all types, from the power of Bette to the mojo of Shane.

Are they admitting that The L Word was never a show designed to feature everyday lesbians, but instead “high-profile, left coast lesbians” who are rich, thin and beautiful? I sure think they are!

Who’s happy about this new reality tv show? I’ll tell ya who. All those lesbian webmasters whose web content was 90% related to The L Word, that’s who. Those websites experienced amazing growth by piggybacking off The L Word’s success, especially AfterEllen.com.

In the meantime, I hope all the lesbian web series that sprung up after The L Word’s demise will continue to grow their online audience. Personally, I’d rather watch a lesbian web series than watch a reality tv show full of rich, white, left coast lezzies. Call me crazy (or bitchy, you pick).

Sep

23

Filmmaker, Director, Producer Sara St. Martin Lynne on SistersTalk Radio

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Sara St. Martin Lynne is a screenwriter, producer and director. Sara has produced and directed numerous short films, documentaries and corporate work. Sara joined us on SistersTalk Radio to discuss her film Night Fliers.

Hear her talk about:

*Her background in filmmaking

*Her first film

*Where the idea for Night Fliers came from

*Challenges she faced in producing Night Fliers

*How she chose the cast for Night Fliers

*The Night Fliers soundtrack

*The Sweet commercial she produced

*Her own coming out story

*Upcoming projects

Download the podcast now.

Sep

20

Lesbian Web Series ‘Seeking Simone’ Star on SistersTalk Radio

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Tonight on SistersTalk Radio, we interviewed Renee Olbert, the co-creator and star of the online lesbian web series Seeking Simone.
Seeking Simone is a lesbian web series that explores the world of online dating.

Olbert has worked as a producer, tv presenter and as an actor in tv, theatre and commercials. Her recent credits include Anne and Diana were Totally Doing It, Forensic Factor, Paradise Lost and CTV’s upcoming controversial tv movie Pickton, directed by Academy Award winner Malcolm Clarke.

Hear Renee discuss:

*Where the idea for Seeking Simone came from

*Unique challenges faced when producing Seeking Simone

*The most exciting part about doing Seeking Simone

*Her favorite episode

*The worst date she’s ever had

*Her upcoming projects

Download the podcast now.

Sep

20

Lesbian Web Series Star Renee Olbert on SistersTalk Lesbian Radio – Sep 20,2009

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Renee Olbert is the co-creator and star of Seeking Simone - a lesbian web series that explores the world of online dating. Olbert is a graduate of York University’s theatre program. Olbert has worked as a producer, tv presenter and as an actor in tv, theatre and commercials. Her recent credits include Anne and Diana were Totally Doing It, Forensic Factor, Paradise Lost and CTV’s upcoming controversial tv movie Pickton, directed by Academy Award winner Malcolm Clarke. Listen to more SistersTalk Radio. Follow SistersTalk on Twitter. Add SistersTalk on Facebook.

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