Photo by G.

Jason Derulo on stage at Radio City Music Hall in New York: January 2010

SingerJason Derulo has scored his first number 1 single in the UK with the track “In My Head.”  The Floridian opened for Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball Tour in January 2010 in New York City.  It seems that everything Gaga touches or associates with has turned to gold.   Lucky for me because Lady Gaga told me that when no one else believes in me, Gaga does.  

Back to Jason Derulo.  When I saw him perform, I thought his music was totally lackluster derivative R&B that could not have been more formulaic.  However, midway through his performance, he took off his shirt, and as you all know, I am a big fan of nudity!

Congrats Jason!

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Jeff Beck and Sting!

Jeff Beck news first…  Jeff is on the cover of the new Rolling Stone along with Eric Clapton and he dishes on the Unreleased Motown Album he recorded in the 70s.  Sadly, it doesn’t sound like that album will be coming out any time soon.

Sting news….  Sting has announced a tour where he’ll be reimagining his classic songs with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.  The full details of the tour have not been released yet, but you can click here to see what is already set in stone.

The picture of Jeff Beck and Sting together was taken at the second night of the now infamous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concert as they performed “People Get Ready.”  I was there for both nights and every minute of the twelve hour plus show was legendary.

Photo by G.

The Last Temptation of Elvis - Starring Paul McCartney!

I saw this photo a few months ago when I was in California.  It’s interesting to note that the Beatles and Elvis had a rivalry, so it’s extra strange to see Paul McCartney dressed as Elvis. 

Star Wars and Star Trek fans have a rivalry as do Elvis and Beatles fans.  The unofficial theory is that you either like one or the other, but rarely both.  What side of the fence are you on?

I sway way more on the Beatles side in case you were wondering.

PS.  Tickets go on sale today for Sir Paul’s March 30th show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.  Enjoy!  Go to ticketbastards.com for details and kiss your paycheck goodbye… but he’s a Beatle.  It’s worth it!

Photos by G.

Central Park on 2/26/10

If you were on the East Coast of the United States in the last few days, you’ll know all about the insane snow storms we’ve had.  Above and below are two highlights of the snow storm, according2g.  The top picture is surprisingly not a painting.  It was taken (with my hand) in Central Park around 6 pm.  I’m getting all Ansel Adams on your ass! 

The bottom picture shows that even the snow had fun.

Snow is fun!

All Photos by G.

Patti Smith and Iggy Pop live at Carnegie Hall - February 26, 2010

 For the 20th anniversary celebration of Tibet House concerts, composer Philip Glass pulled out all the stops.  The event was called “Philip Glass and Friends” and it took place at New York’s legendary Carnegie Hall on February 26, 2010.  As if seeing one of the most influential composers of the modern age wasn’t enough, his friends that came along to entertain us were Russian anti-folk hero Regina Spektor, the NY gypsy-punk band Gogol Bordello, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Patti Smith and soon to be inducted Hall of Famer Iggy Pop!  Holy Cow!  Patti Smith covered the O’Jays’ classic “Love Train,” before finishing with a show-stopping “Gloria.”  When I heard the opening notes of that song, I had instant recall of why I decided to trek out in a blizzard to see this show!  She brought the house down and further secured her place as a goddess in the world of G.  Who can follow an act like that?  Iggy Pop!  Iggy played “The Passenger” and “I Wanna Be Your Dog.”  Wow!  What an evening.

Iggy Pop - wanting to be your dog.

See a bunch of pictures after the jump!

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The Temperamentals. Now Playing!

 ”The Temperamentals” is a play that is described as “Milk” meets “Mad Men.”  For decades, it was thought that Stonewall in 1969 was the first gay activism in the United States, and this play shows that nearly 10 years prior, a group of gays in 1950 started the Mattacine Society, a group devoted to the welfare and protection of homosexuals.  You’ll laugh, gasp and be so glad that this group took a stand for gay rights when it was so uncool to do so.  The lead actor in “The Temperamentals” is Michael Urie (of the about-to-be-canceled show “Ugly Betty“) and he is so cute in the play that even if you are not into the gay thing, you won’t be able to take your eyes off him.  Plus, if you are into the gay thing, he is shirtless in a couple of scenes!   Fun fact: Urie’s character, Rudi Gernreich, was a a Hollywood costume designer and Viennese Jew who had escaped the Holocaust and who, years later, would become famous as the creator of the topless bathing suit.

The show debuts on February 28, 2010 at New World Stages located at 340 West 50th Street.  Tickets can be purchased through Telecharge.

The Temperamentals Cast.

Photos by G.  Art by Mr. Brainwash.

Eye No!

Minneapolis radio station The Current will be debuting a new Prince song on 2/26/10 at 7 am.  The song is called “Cause and Effect” and it’s reported that the song will not suck anywhere nearly as bad as his last offering “Purple and Gold.”

The pictures above and below are from Mr. Brainwash’s current New York exhibit Icons.  The art was made entirely out of pieces of broken records.  There is no confirmation that Brainwash shattered all of the Purple One’s output in the 2000s to make these fantastic pieces.

My name is Prince and I'm an Icon!