Jake Gyllenhaal & Jim Carrey to remake Damn Yankees

I'm SOOO excited about this. One of my favorite musicals, Damn Yankees, is being re-made for the big screen. Jake Gyllenhaal will star as Joe Boyd/Joe Hardy and Jim Carrey as the Devil. The actress for Lola has yet to be cast.

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A great online workout site!

Core Performance launched their new website recently. It has lots of useful information for working out, eating healthy, etc.

Check out the link here

Slumdog Child Actors to Get New Homes!

This is a touching story...

These two actors stole my heart in the movie Slumdog Millionaire and now they are getting new homes in their homeland of Mumbai.

Read the story here.

Anger Management for Chris Brown...and Rihanna!?

The New York Post ran an interesting article today regarding Chris Brown and Rihanna. Chris Brown is apparently taking anger management classes, but according to the article, sources close to Chris Brown say that Rihanna may be in need of the classes as well...even though she was the one beaten to a pulp.

Click here for the New York Post story

Click here for the Huffington Post's analysis.

Is "American Idol" contestant using his dead wife to gain votes?

This is interesting...

Congratulations Eric!!!

My buddy Eric's company, ArtLoan, was featured on the front page of yesterday's New York Times.

What an incredible achievement....Congrats, Eric!

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Your Daily Laugh!

Thanks, Feras!

I'd pay to see this!

One of my favorite shows, Jesus Christ Superstar, has received the kabuki treatment for its production in Japan. One of the reasons I love this show so much is because it is versatile and can be translated into any genre and any time period.

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Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark to Begin Previews in January 2010

The musical version of Spider-Man, featuring music by Bono and The Edge and direction by Julie Taymor, will begin previews on January 16, 2010 at Broadway's Hilton Theatre.

This one should be interesting...hopefully it's nothing like Disney's Tarzan.

Sean Penn's Inspirational Oscar Acceptance Speech

Another fantastic speech from last night....

Paula Deen's Pants Fall Down

I love Paula Deen...and I love her even more that she can laugh at herself. Now give me a stick of butter.

Daddy's snoring wakes baby!

I saw this featured on Yahoo! News. It's so adorable.

Best Acceptance Speech of the Night

Dustin Lance Black, screenwriter for Milk, gave an amazing acceptance speech last night after winning Best Original Screenplay.

Rent: School Edition still too provocative for some high schools

Here's an interesting article from the New York Times regarding the school edition of Rent.

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George Mason University picks drag queen as homecoming queen

I've been called a Queen before...but never a Homecoming Queen!

A drag queen from George Mason University was just picked as Homecoming Queen. What started as a joke for the openly gay performer has become a celebration of diversity for the Washington D.C. University.

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Boy Killed Anally When Office Chair Explodes

This sucks...

Talk about offensive!

The New York Post recently ran an offensive cartoon (drawn by longtime Post cartoonist Sean Delonas) which refers to Travis the chimp, who was shot to death by police on Monday after it mauled a friend of its owner. The caption reads: ``They'll have to find someone else to write the next stimulus bill.'' You can put two and two together.

Yesterday, about 200 protesters stood outside the Post chanting ``Boycott the Post! Shut it down!''

Read the entire story here

This is what Chris Brown did to Rihanna!

According to TMZ, this is what Chris Brown did to Rihanna...the photo was apparently taken soon after the beating occurred. His career is over.

TED: Ideas Worth Spreading

This is from TED (Technology, Entertainment Design). Even as mega-banks topple, Juan Enriquez says the big reboot is yet to come. But don't look for it on your ballot -- or in the stock exchange. It'll come from science labs, and it promises keener bodies and minds. Our kids are going to be ... different.

The video is about 19 minutes long, but worth it.

TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, and "Lost" producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Watch the Top 10 TEDTalks on TED.com, at http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/top10

Pope & Hope

This is very cool....

California Lawmakers back Prop. 8 challenge!

Finally some good news regarding Prop 8. A legislative committee has endorsed legal efforts to overturn Prop. 8.

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Jennifer Hudson at the NAACP Awards

Jennifer Hudson sang a stunning version of "The Impossible Dream" from the musical, The Man of La Mancha at last night's NAACP Awards. Check out the clip below.

My Beach Blanket Babylon Radio Commercial Debut

Here's the radio spot we recorded yesterday for Beach Blanket Babylon's new campaign. I'm the voice of the guy at the end of the spot. This was such a blast...

academy awards spot by BBB

Fandalism Free MP3 Hosting

File this under "disturbing"

A 13 year-old in England has become a father! He was 12 when the baby was conceived. He looks like a baby himself. So sad...

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Jennifer Hudson's new music video for "If This Isn't Love"

J. Hud looks amazing in this video...and I love the song.

What was Joaquin Phoenix on?!?

UPDATE: According to MTV news... "Phoenix has said he's quitting acting to focus on his burgeoning hip-hop career. But with brother-in-law Casey Affleck following him around to film his every Andy Kaufman-esque move, speculation has been raised that the acclaimed actor is either having a public breakdown, suffering from a substance problem or playing an elaborate prank on the media for the purposes of the documentary."


WTF was Joaquin on?!?!

From the looks of this clip from last night's David Letterman, Joaquin is heading down the same path as his brother, River.

Gay rights group files complaint in Prop 8 battle

Fred Karger, founder of Californians Against Hate, has filed a second campaign finance complaint against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints claiming they deliberately covered up its financial role in backing Proposition 8 by failing to file timely campaign finance reports as required by California law.

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Major changes come to "Bay to Breakers"

It appears that there will be some major changes to this year's "Bay to Breakers." Officials stated today that there will be a strict "no alcohol, no floats and no nudity" rule.

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Amazing and Tragic at the same time!

The Associated Press has released a pretty remarkable photo of an injured koala receiving water from a firefighter in a forest in Mirboo North, Australia. The tragic wildfires sweeping across Australia has already killed over 180 people.

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In case you missed it...

Here's Jennifer Hudson's emotional performance from last night's Grammy Awards.

Slumdog continues its winning streak

Slumdog Millionaire is becoming the movie to beat at this year's Oscars. Last night, the incredible movie won 7 BAFTA awards, including Best Film.

For a complete list of winners, click here.

Jennifer Hudson to Tour with Robin Thicke

Jennifer Hudson just announced that she will be hitting the road with Robin Thicke. The tour will begin on April 2 in Philly. I'm so excited for this!

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I'm still "Defying Gravity"

I can't seem to get "Defying Gravity" out of my head from last night...so I went to YouTube and found some of my favorite (illegal) clips from various productions of the show!

What is it about the line - "So if you care to find me, look to the Western sky...." - that's so amazing!

Wicked at the Orpheum Theatre

When Wicked first premiered in San Francisco several years ago, I really had no interest in seeing it. After seeing it last night, I'm now kicking myself for not seeing Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth in it. That being said, the show last night was FANTASTIC!!! Teal Wicks as Elpheba and Kendra Kassebaum as Galinda/Glinda were both amazing! I can't wait to see it again...and again.

It's Official! Sex and the City Sequel Happening

Hold on to your Manolos....Carrie Bradshaw and the ladies will be returning to the big screen!

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Etta James (on Beyonce): "She's going to get her ass whipped!"

Etta James, who was recently portrayed on the big screen by Beyonce, has made it clear that she is NOT a fan of the diva.

Apparently James is upset that Beyonce sang her hit song, "At Last," for President Obama and Michelle's first dance at the Neighborhood Ball.

At a recent concert in Seattle, James complained about Beyonce singing the song saying, "You guys know your president, right? You know the one with the big ears? Wait a minute, he ain't my president. He might be yours; he ain't my president. But I tell you that woman he had singing for him, singing my song — she's going to get her ass whipped. The great Beyoncé. Like I said, she ain't mine. ... I can't stand Beyoncé. She has no business up there, singing up there on a big ol' president day, gonna be singing my song that I've been singing forever."

Jealous much?

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This Video Will Break Your Heart!

Courage Campaign has just released a very touching video using Regina Spektor's hit song "Fidelity." It's in response to Ken Starr's legal brief he filed on behalf of the "Yes on 8" campaign that would forcibly divorce the 18,000 same-sex couples that married in California last year before the passage of Prop8.

Visit here for more details and to sign the petition.

United Statement of America

I came across this very cool map on strangemaps. It's all 50 states and their mottos.

Click to make bigger.

Go See Burn The Floor!

Last night was the opening night for Burn the Floor at the Post Street Theatre in San Francisco! I must say, the show is absolutely spectacular! The dancing is esquisite and the cast is HOT, HOT, HOT!

Go. See. It.

Rent: Filmed Live on BroadwayReleased Today!

Attention Rent-Heads!

The last performance of Jonathan Larson's Rent, which ran for 12 years on Broadway, comes out on DVD today! I saw this on the big screen a few months back and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is WAY better than the motion picture they attempted to make a few years back.

The Cast:
- Will Chase as Roger
- Renee Elise Goldsberry as Mimi
- Eden Espinoza as Maureen
- Michael McElroy as Tom Collins
- Gwen Stewart as Mrs. Jefferson
- Tracie Thomas as Joanne
- Jay Wilkison as Gordon
- Shaun Earl as Paul
- Andrea Goss as Alexi Darling
- Rodney Hick as Benjamin Coffin III
- Marcus Paul James as Mr. Jefferson
- Justin Johnston as Angel Dumott-Schunard
- Adam Kantor as Mark Cohen
- Telly Leung as Steve
- Tracy McDowell as Mark's Mom

My first 5K run!

One of the items I had on my short list of "Things to do in 2009" was to run a short marathon. So yesterday I participated in my first 5K run.

I was nervous all week about it, not knowing whether I'd be able to complete it (I had only decided to participate in it a week prior and not with much training). Luckily my good buddy, Marty, decided to run with me. Knowing that I had his support and the support of many of my friends (Michael T., Billy, Calvin, Mark, Michael B., etc.), I arrived at Golden Gate Park yesterday morning with high hopes.

My original goal was to run the 5K in 36 minutes. The race began a little after 8 a.m. and I was off...

Before I knew it, the race was done and I felt great (with a few tears in my eyes). My official time was 30:33 -- 5 minutes and 27 seconds faster than my goal! I placed 581 out of 2,327 runners and 189th in my age group.

Next up...Bay to Breakers!!!

Jennifer Hudson's AMAZING "National Anthem"