On Sunday my friends and I decided to have a little — do something else but drink day —  group trip to Six Flags Over Texas. Little did we know, it was World Youth Day! We stuck out like nine circus performers in a Las Vegas drag show.

The first ride we went in line for was probably the most evident that the people were extremely wary of us, gays.

Literally, every Christian head turned around and stared at us for a good three minutes. What did we do about it? We FLAMED! Check out the photo slideshow after the jump.

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According to our good friend Wikipedia:
World Youth Day is a youth-oriented Roman Catholic Church event. While the event itself celebrates the Catholic faith, invitation to attend is non-denominational.

World Youth Day was initiated by Pope John Paul II in 1986. It is celebrated on a diocesan level annually, and at a week-long international level every two to three years at different locations. The international level events attract hundreds of thousands of youth from almost every country on the planet. It is a major part of the upsurge in Catholic Youth Work in some countries over recent years.

‘Paranormal Activity‘ is without a doubt the scariest movie I’ve seen to date. It puts ‘Quarantine’ and M. Night Shyamalan’s tree-killer ‘The Happening’ to shame.

I know I get easily scared during horror flicks, but this was just insane! I swear to God my butt had like incredible reflexes because I was hopping up in the air at least 80 percent of the time during the movie — no hands involved, just butt-crunching scary!

With that being said, this weekend you all need to go catch this movie if horror movie  is your thing. Plus there is a really cute guy by the name of Micah Sloat in the movie.

NY firefighter Michael Biserta can not seem to stay out of the press! The firefighter who took the gay world by its throat in 2007 for his nude escapades on a ‘Guys Gone Wild’ video is now involved in a sex scandal, the NY Post reports.

Biserta is named as the “other man” in the New Jersey divorce of a reality-show contestant who stabbed her husband.

According to the NY Post:

Five-alarm hunk Michael Biserta, of Brooklyn’s Ladder Co. 131, traded sexually explicit mobile Facebook messages with former “Wife Swap” star Jamie Czerniawski just before her knife-wielding rampage last Memorial Day weekend, court papers allege.

The two even stupidly exchanged messages over the internet.

“I want to let you know just how f- – -ing bad I wanna f- – - you right now!!!! Can you get out??” Czerniawski, 30, asks Biserta, 25, in a May 18 text.

Earlier that day, she wrote Biserta: “I miss your lips!”

“Want you,” the handsome hose man replied.

“Mmm, can’t wait!!!!!!!!!”" she texted.

At one point, Biserta and Czerniawski appear to discuss a firehouse hookup.

In a May 19 exchange, Biserta texted, “I want to see you more . . . we gotta make some time.”

Michael Biserta is, or rather, was engaged to his girlfriend Danielle Cipriano and were expected to wed on October 10, 2010, according to their wedding website.

SOURCE: NY POST

Students — and studs — at the University of Texas at Arlington stripped it off Friday for their annual traditional Oozeball Tournament.

Don’t get your pickle all in a dilly just yet, it was a co-ed competition. Check out the photos after the jump and check out the entire set here. I love how it was only the guys that wrestled and slap mud on each other, not that I’m complaining.

Oozeball is a yearly fundraising tradition for the Student Alumni Association, where students play volleyball in artificial mud pits.

It’s pride weekend in Dallas, woot woot!!! As most of my regular readers know, this blog has FAILED at being updated the past few months and I totally apologize for that. I’m not sure if it was my pms kicking through or the fact that my life is changing right before my eyes that kept me from updating. Or it could have just been me trying to keep my mouth closed and not be so dramatic about everything. =)

Point being, I’m back and ready to start posting again. I’ve recently picked up photography so check it out at www.tracynphotography.com (my REAL name). My birthday also just  passed this Wednesday so thanks to the many of you that left a message on my Facebook. I’m now 23 and rocking a new hair-do (pictured above), with a much more positive outlook on life.

Stay tuned this weekend for the Pride Photo updates and of course the updates during the week. I thank you all for your continued support of Pop Wired and helping it grow into the site it is today. Happy gay weekend!

Twilight hunk Kellan Lutz was caught at the gym checking himself out. I can’t blame him… if I looked like that I’d try licking my own nipple. Like Mr. Campbell soup says, “Hmm Hmm Good!” More pics after the jump.

8pm CST officially marked the highlight to my end of the summer. ‘Gossip Girl‘ season 3 aired and it was AMAZING! Penn Badgley looked good as a rich kid and ohlala did ya’ll see how built his chest was?

Also, I forgot his name, but that little kid that was prancing around that chick who plays Vanessa was also gorgeous until she kissed him. WTF, I thought he was gay! Who is Ed Westwick (Chuck) going to make out with now? Oops, was I not suppose to mention a gay scene coming up in future episodes? ;) Then you have Blake Lively who apparently is going to kill herself because of depression, and of course let’s not forget Blair and Chuck who is going back to their same ol’ same ol’ ways. Stay tuned. xoxo

You all obviously heard about the crap that went down at last night’s MTV’s Video Music Award with Kanye West and Taylor Swift — well there’s no need for me to repeat the story because I’m sure you can find it on google or hear a ‘nobody’ rant about it on youtube. I just want to leave you all with one note… no, may it two.

#1 People!!! Seriously… learn to shut the hell up.
#2 What’s up with these grown ass men picking on teenagers? (ie: Jamie Foxx)

Ugh. Taylor I love you! OH, and a note on Lady Gaga from my dear friend Colin: “She changed outfits like 20 times, and every single one of them were ridiculous! Then she was all bloody at the end of her performance?!?! FREAK…but I can’t help but to like her.”

Dylan Rosser does David Costa, not literally, of course. Maybe somewhere in the back of my head this happened — com’on Dylan and David are both hotties so give me a break!

David Costa is a well known French model and personal trainer. Dylan recently worked with David on this full frontal project as part of his new coffee table book coming out next month called, ‘Red.’ David was also recently named one of the sexiest men of the year in the latest issue of DNA magazine. Check out the photographs courtesy of Dylan Rosser after the jump.

Sept 19, Gay Day at Six Flags – Okay, it isn’t really officially sponsored by Six Flags, but it’s just a day where a bunch of gays take over the pony rides and stuff. Should be fun!

Sept 19, Pride Gala – Join the uppity gay Dallas socialites at the event of the year! 50 Foot Woman is thrilled to unveil the 2nd Annual Pride Gala Saturday, September 19th. This is an exclusive event during the Gay Pride Weekend and stays within the weekends’ festivities and the theme Your Rights, Our Rights, Human Rights! Enjoy the ultra sultry downtown city atmosphere of Third Space as you are surrounded by the discerning LGBT community. Only 150 tickets will be sold! More info.

Sept 20, Alan Ross Freedom Pride Parade – And the most important event of all, the pride parade. The parade will start at 2pm beginning at Wycliff and Cedar Springs and will go all the way down towards Lee Park. The festivities at Lee Park will actually begin a little earlier at 11am. Notable speakers at the pride event include Cleve Jones (associate to Harvey Milk, founder of AIDS Quilt, and March on Washington), and Adam Bouska of the NoH8 Photo Project. See you all there!

Check out pictures from last year’s pride parade.

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Poised to dominate on a new night and at a new time, “America’s Best Dance Crew” will treat viewers to the most diverse season of crews in the show’s history, including the first openly gay “voguing” crew to ever take the “America’s Best Dance Crew” stage. A clear East Coast vs. West Coast fight to the finish, from the very first episode, each crew will have to focus and summon all their moves and swagger to capture the nation’s heart and become “America’s Best Dance Crew.”

They survived the intro round, will they survive the second elimination round?

Episodes airs on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on MTV.

Sounds like you? Then check out the casting info after the jump.

FROM ALEX GEANA:

How have you been, gorgeous? I thought maybe you could hook me up with this…

As you may or may not know, I have been working in Los Angeles creating reality TV shows for the past few years. My first show, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, currently in season 2 in Bravo, has been a huge hit and was a lot of fun to create, cast, and sell. For that, I reached out to my Atlanta connections and now I’m looking toward my New York crew for leads on a new project!

I’m looking for the hottest young, fabulous gay men NYC has to offer for an upcoming docu-series. These boys need to be living the good life, keeping up with all the hottest shopping, restaurants, and clubs, and preferably have lots of drama keeping them busy at all hours of the day…and night. I’d love for them to be in a relationship, and we’re looking for diversity in those relationships – especially younger/older dynamics.

Do any of your friends fit this bill? We all know SOMEONE who needs to have their own TV show, right? If they do, feel free to have them shoot me a FB message or to e-mail me at: bigler@trueentertainment.n

et Thanks! Also, feel free to pass this along to anyone who might be interested…

Beth

‘Dirty Stuff’, which will also feature a live DJ, is directed by Courtney Munch who helmed the original production which was nominated for “Best Gay Themed Play” by HX magazine and Best NY Stage Production by The GLAAD Media Awards.

Show times are Friday, August 14th at 10:15pm; Sunday, August 16th at 6:15pm; Wednesday, August 26th at 4:15pm; Thursday, August 27th at 7pm; and Sunday August 30th at 2:45pm. Takes place at The Actors’ Playhouse, 100 Seventh Avenue South, between Bleecker & Christopher Streets.

Tickets are $15. For additional information, please visit www.fringeNYC.org

If you thought Scott Herman looked good on TV, just wait till you see the new series of photos we received from Undergear showing the star of the MTV reality show ‘The Real World Brooklyn’ all oiled up posing in underwear.

Herman will be gracing the pages of the upcoming Undergear Catalog. Take a glance at the behind-the-scenes video of the photoshoot and enjoy all the muscled goodies after the jump.

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Scott’s acting/modeling career really started to take off his senior year of college after he entered and won the Men’s Health “Iron Abs” contest in November 2007. He then began making a series of personal appearances and began traveling to New York City for castings and other events, and the more he became acquainted with the city, the more his interest in becoming a professional actor grew.

In December 2007, Scott sent his audition tape into The Real World: Brooklyn and was selected from a pool of approximately 50,000 to 70,000 applicants. He moved into the Real World house six months later and, now that filming is over, has decided to stay in Manhattan.

He spends his days going to castings, the gym, and updating his fitness website, www.scotthermanfitness.com. However, this dynamo can never sit still for too long. Scott is now part owner of the talent management company TETM (Third Eye Talent Management), and has found an untapped skill in producing as well.

“Nothing is impossible, you just have to want it more.” – Scott Herman

Photos courtesy of UnderGear

I’ve promised myself to never fall in love with boy bands again after N’Sync and Backstreet Boys disappointed me years back, but omg… these boys from Jack the Lad Swing are gorgeous and actually really good!

Aston, JB, Marvin and Oritse couldn’t wait for people to hear what they’ve been up to in the studio over the past few month, and omg, what a sexy performance they gave the audiences at Leeds Party in the Park, Leeds, UK!

Pictured above, band members Marvin and Aston goes topless for the thousands of cheering fans. See more shirtless photos of JLS after the jump.

The sexy Channing Tatum sported the classic penguin-wear at the premiere of ‘GI Joe’ at Lala Port Toyosu, Tokyo, Japan.

Channing, who portrays the character Duke, joins an elite military unit comprised of special operatives known as G.I. Joe, operating out of The Pit, whom takes on an evil organization led by a notorious arms dealer.

GI Joe: Rise of the Cobra hit theaters August 7, 2009.

Oh lordy, I knew this day would come! When I was a teeny goddler (gay toddler) I always asked my mama where the lady with the pretty red coat would go next and she would reply by giving me a baseball and glove and suggested I “go play along now.”

Someone finally spotted Carmen after years of running. She was spotted in a train station, off to yet another exotic, unknown location. Well, maybe now people can stop asking, and just let it go dammit!

US Swimmer and Beijing relay gold medalist Ricky Berens tore the back of his swimsuit in a qualifying heat of the 4×100m relay freestyle on Sunday during the World Swimming Championships in Rome. Shortly before stepping up to the starting block, the University of Texas senior leaned down to stretch and his suit tore.

“I kind of freaked out for just a second,” Berens said. “I felt like [the hole] was almost down to my knees. I felt like I was putting on a pretty good show.”

He did. And the US qualified for finals and won. And boy, what a show!

SNEAK PEEK — Check this shit out! My homegirl Queen Latifah goes sexy butch-style center stage on the album art for her new album ‘Persona.’ Look for more on Queen Latifah from us as we get closer to the release of her new album, available everywhere August 25 from Flavor Unit Records.

Woohoo! It’s about time my fucken internet got back up! Now it’s strictly back to business with pretty blue-eyed men with sexy ass bodies. ;)

Today’s stud or dud is Rick Kun, shot by our uber sexy British daddy, Dylan Rosser on his latest voyeur in New York’s Meatpacking district. Check out the rest of the pics after the jump and see even more of Rick Kun — nude — at Dylan’s website, The Male Form.

So what do you think: stud or dud?

After an amazing ending to the second season of ‘Gossip Girl,’ I am highly anticipating what they have coming in the fall and by the look of these photos, it looks like college has started and both the girls wardrobe are in simplicity mode. I also can’t wait to see what Chace Crawford will be wearing, or not wearing,  in the coming season.

Pictured above is Leighton Meester and Blake Lively filming a scene for “Gossip Girl” outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

So, what do male fashion designers do when they aren’t working? Dumb question! They do what every gay-loving man on this earth would do… rent a gay party boat and frolic joyously together in the water.

Fashion designers Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce relaxes on their boat in Portofino, Italy. Along for the ride were their two dogs who seem to enjoy playing in the water.

Now here’s an interesting group I’ve never heard of, but is interestingly fond of them because they are just too adorable! JLS, aka Jack the Lad Swing — what a name — wearing ‘Just been interviewed by Chris Moyles’ T Shirt was photographed as they left the BBC Radio One studio. The finalist from X Factor boyband were promoting their debut single ‘Beat Again’ on Chris Moyles Breakfast Show.

Gallery after the jump.

Jack the Lad Swing are a British boyband, who were runners-up in the fifth series of ITV reality talent show The X Factor in 2008, coming second to Alexandra Burke. The group consists of Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes, Jonathan “JB” Gill, and Oritsé Williams.

Following their success on The X Factor, JLS signed to Epic Records, and won a support slot on Lemar’s 2009 Spring tour. Ne-Yo also reportedly expressed interest in support from the band for his 2009 UK Summer tour.

Check out this hilarious video with drag queen Varla Jean Merman teaching gays where they can find their dream guy! Thank God for the Manhunt Institute. Video below.

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Yo, just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know not to miss the network premiere of “Obsessed” the new video from Mariah Carey, airing this Wednesday, July 15th from 9-10pm on “America’s Got Talent” on NBC.

Look for more on Mariah from us as we get closer to the highly anticipated release of her new album, “Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel” available everywhere August 25!

Popular actor and singer Terrell Carter is the latest of two black celebrities that has been outed within the last two week, according to a story ran by Rod 2.0.

Apparently Carter’s ex-boyfriend, Alex Cortez, went on a little rampage after their separation and started blasting their intimate photos on the internet. On Cortez’s twitter account he stated, “Hell yeah i’m angry!…there are fucked up ppl out there no matter how nice they seem to be & it’s their fault, ppl they harm are bitter!”

Carter is known for his roles in Tyler Perry’s ‘Madea’ series.

Reality star Dorion Standberry (BET’s College Hill) was blasted ten days across the internet, also by an ex-boyfriend seeking revenge.

Too bad Carter’s latino boyfriend is such a little bitch — he is actually kind of cute. Do you think it was f’d up what Cortez did to Carter?

In the spring of 2008, Frank Anthony Polito released Band Fags! to the general public, hoping to find the niche of others who had navigated the horrors of high school in the eighties. What he didn’t expect was the surge in popularity among the high school-aged youth of today. It appeared that the high school experience, with all its trauma and angst, was easily understood no matter what era, and the plight of Jack Paterno, who sought to be true to himself and to be popular, struck a chord with audiences of all ages.

Now, approximately a year later, Polito has published Drama Queers, a follow-up of sorts to his debut novel. This time, Brad Dayton is the main character, a promotion from his position as Jack’s sidekick in the first novel. With a change in character comes a change in focus, and where Band Fags! was very much a story of coming to terms with identity and coming out, Drama Queers finds itself more concerned with the general experience of being a teenager, as Brad makes very clear early on that he is gay.

The style is relatively similar to Band Fags!, though flashbacks feature prominently, mostly to catch readers up on what had happened either in the previous book, and to also help with some basic character development. These moments are ultimately very helpful, though at times they seem to come across as rather abrupt.

The humor that pervaded Band Fags! is also present in Polito’s latest novel, though it is not as decidedly cynical, but more light-hearted and occasionally sarcastic in tone. References to the eighties also pepper the text, which help to provide a source of nostalgia for some, and humor for others (such as when Brad laments the exorbitant cost of 85 cents for a pack of cigarettes).

Brad’s romantic life has its own twists and turns, from unrequited crushes to the confusing “does he or doesn’t he” surrounding a new classmate. Polito carries out these relationships, and their respective interactions in such a way that they don’t seem to be caricatures or overblown; there is something rather natural about them.

Overall, Frank Anthony Polito sought to repeat the appeal and success of Band Fags!, and it would seem quite possible that he has done it. The characters are engaging, the plot moves at a reasonable pace, and it’s difficult to put down once you’ve started.

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This article was written by Kenneth Schreiber, a Pop Wired reviews contributor.

Ah, you just have to love Youtube — the only place where you can pretend to be big and bad, talk all your shit, and not risk being punched in the face by Will I Am.

Youtube user Pruane2Forever, aka the Sexman, apparently built up a name for himself by doing comic reviews, drawing in millions of viewers. In one of his videos he criticized rapper 50 Cent for his professional work. He wonders how 50 still has “street cred” after doing endorsements for Vitamin Water, makeup and dildos. “What else is he gonna do? 50 Cent diapers for your little gangsta?,” asked Sexman.

50 Cent’s PR got a hold of the kid and flew him over from good ol’ Canada to New York at the rapper’s request. The two then makes a little Youtube video together and the kid looks scared shitless — like he doesn’t know if he’s going to get stuffed in a trunk of a Cadillac.

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Dance Diva. Beauty Queen. Vegas Showgirl. Gay Icon. Kristine W’s high energy music, soulful vocals, and live shows have been prominent features at gay clubs and pride events ever since her first worldwide hit “Feel What You Want.” While preparing for performances at an HRC Gala Dinner and HIV/AIDS fundraiser Broadway Bares, Kristine spoke with us about her acclaimed new album, “The Power of Music.”

With 13 No. 1 Billboard Dance hits, you have become one of the top 5 dance artists along with Madonna, Janet Jackson, Donna Summer, and Mariah Carey. All have a strong gay fan base. When did you first become aware of your gay following?
Kristine W – I first found out I was a gay icon when I flew from the UK to NYC and performed for a party being DJ’d by Junior Vasquez. I walked onto the stage in front of a few thousand hot, shirtless men and thought, “Wow, I have died and gone to heaven.” Then I quickly figured out none of them were interested in anything other than my voice (Kristine laughs)!! I have been in love with gay audiences ever since.

The new CD features your 4 most recent No. 1’s, “Walk Away,” “Never,” “Love is the Look,” and your remake of Diana Ross’ classic “The Boss.” Since you write many of your songs, including winning an ASCAP Award for co-writing “One More Try,” how did you decide to take on Miss Ross and make “The Boss” and “I’m Coming Out”(a bonus iTunes track) your own?
Kristine W – My idols growing up in Washington state were Donna Summer and Diana Ross. I just loved them and was always singing their songs and studying them. When I decided to start my own record label in January of 2008, I knew “The Boss” would be the perfect first single to put out. I was taking control – being “The Boss” of my music, sink or swim – and I put all I had into that single and those remixes. It was so well received globally that I was really a bit taken back by it.

In addition to the singles, you independently released “The Power of Music,” and it’s already a Top Five Dance Album on iTunes its first week out. What were the biggest challenges building your own label and being both businesswoman and artist?
Kristine W – The big challenges are always the same: time and money.

Like Diana, there are quite a few Kristine W drag queens. Who are your favorite drag performers?
Kristine W – That is why I featured Crystal Woods in “The Boss” video. I just wanted to pay homage to Crystal and those like her that bring so much joy to us all with their performances. I have so many favorites and there are so many talented drag queens across the US that the list would be a mile long. I have so much respect for drag queens because it is so demanding if you are a true artisan. RuPaul is the godfather, of course, and always amazes me, Chad Michaels (Cher) in San Diego, who is a friend and confidant, Crystal Wood (Miss Ross) in Las Vegas, and Laritza Dumont in Orlando. I make a point to watch them when I can because they inspire me.

Speaking of videos, the video for “Walk Away” is pretty hot, including the hunky male model. Did you cast him personally or did famed gay director/photographer Mike Ruiz find him?
Kristine W – Mike Ruiz found Matus Valent, and yes, he is a gorgeous man. We actually still keep in touch.

How do you like making videos compared to recording?
Kristine W – Videos are very demanding and time consuming. Honestly, I don’t really enjoy doing them but they are a necessity and a time capsule for the music. They are a lot more work then anyone knows and usually very unglamorous.
Did fighting leukemia earlier this decade and having friends with HIV/AIDS impact the themes of your songs and the many causes you support and actively promote in your blog?
Kristine W – Having battled leukemia for a few years, I understand what people with AIDS go through, waiting for your blood counts, hoping that you will stay healthy and not go backwards. AIDS and diseases of all kinds are an ongoing uphill battle for humanity. I am always humbled by how fragile life really is, and yes, it is always a part of my music.

Your new single, “Be Alright,” is an uplifting summer song, and the overall album is a great antidote to the current state of the world. How did “Be Alright” come about?
Kristine W – I actually wrote “Be Alright” four years ago with my guitar player Tommy Cameron while I was getting better and trying to stay in remission from leukemia. My grandfather died a few months after I got out of the hospital, and I was able to see him and spend time with him before he passed. I wrote the first verse after his funeral, and I was really missing him. He was failing while I was at the UCLA hospital. A huge fear of mine was that he would die before I got back to Washington to see him. I never told him I had leukemia and told everyone else not say anything. He was too frail and that would have put him over the edge. I would call him from UCLA and tell him I was fine, and I was actually terrified. That is the only time I ever lied to him. We were very tight, and I always wondered if he knew but didn’t say anything.

“Be Alright” features dance mixes by Hex Hextor, Offer Nissim, the Perry Twins, and more, including exclusive remixes on Masterbeat. Your songs are remixed by the top dance producers and DJ’s in the business. Are you ever surprised by the results?
Kristine W – I am always surprised by remixes, and that is why I love them so much. It is so fun to write a song and then hand it over to someone and have them bring their own interpretation. I am currently in love with the Perry Twins’ “Los Angels and Demons” mix of “Be Alright.” That mix is so full of emotion and takes me on a journey.

Your landmark show at the Hilton Las Vegas led to several “Entertainer of the Year” awards and even “Kristine W Day” on June 28th in Nevada. You just performed again in Vegas at the Miss USA pageant. As a former winner of the Miss America talent competition, did performing during this year’s Miss USA show bring back any crazy beauty queen memories?
Kristine W – Oh, yes!! I immediately remembered how cutthroat the pageant world is but that is life. It is a good but painful education.

What do your two young kids think when they see Mom turn into the larger than life performer you become on stage – singing live, playing instruments, wearing outrageous costumes, surrounded by a team of dancers?
Kristine W – They always ask when I am going to turn into Kristine W again. I am like Wonder Woman to them. One minute I am driving them to school, the next minute I am driving an audience crazy. I love it!! I am a true Gemini.

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Our friends over at International Jock flew some British stud over, snapped some pics of him in his undies — wet — for their future promos and also sent ‘em to us so that all you guys can go gaga over it. Photographer and International Jock co-founder, John Sievers, also conducted an interview with the 20-year-old model which you can check out after the jump.

What do you think: stud or stud?

John Sievers had this to say about working with Harry:
This is the first photo shoot that Harry’s done since arriving in the USA a little over two weeks ago and it was also his first mens underwear shoot. He was, understandably, a little nervous at first but he did a wonderful job and I’m very pleased with the results. Harry has great looks, an engaging and lively personality and a lovely English accent. He was a very good sport about everything I asked him to do, even though his agent thought he might be reluctant to shoot the bedroom scenes. The only thing he declined to wear was a jockstrap by itself out in the garden.

We did the shoot at a private garden cottage up in the Hollywood Hills and shot some Calvin Klein, DKNY and Speedo
swimwear. The shots I took of Harry in the shower were particularly fun to do! In the nine years I’ve been working with models here at International Jock, he’s undoubtedly one of the best and I’m sure he has a big career ahead of him.

After the shoot, we sat down for a quick interview:

Harry, I’ve really enjoyed working with you on the two shoots we’ve done. But I know that you’d never done any underwear or swimwear modeling before. What was it like for you?

Well, it seemed a bit weird at first. Made me a little nervous. But I’m got used to the idea and it was actually quite a good time. Wearing the briefer, skimpy items was a bit odd but no matter, the pay was great.

What kind of underwear do you usually wear?
I almost always wear boxer briefs.

Do you wear anything to bed? Do you sleep in the nude or wear pajamas or what?
Most often I wear a pair of my boxer briefs and a t-shirt when I sleep.

And what about for swimming or a day at the beach. What do you wear?
I like to wear board shorts. I’m excited to be in L.A. because I’m eager to try my hand at surfing again – I surfed a bit in Spain when I lived there and it was really fun.

How do you feel about the idea that there will be all these photos of you wearing underwear on the internet and men and women will be lusting after you?
Well, again, it seems a bit weird but I’m Ok with it. When you’re a model it’s part of the job.

How old are you and where did you grow up?
I’m 20 years old and will be 21 in August. I was born in Bath, England and went to school there for a while. Then my family moved to Alicante, Spain where I lived for nine years. Then I moved back to England to be with my girlfriend in London. She was a dancer and it was through her that I met a modeling agent in London and got my start.

Did you learn to speak Spanish?
Oh yes, I speak it fluently – it should help me a lot living here in Los Angeles

What kind of work did you do before you started modeling?
I was in construction and did air conditioning work, plumbing and general construction of all kinds. It was hard work and I did it seven days a week for quite a while.

How do you like being a model compared to working in construction?
What can I say – it is just so different.

You’ve got an incredible body. How do you stay in shape – do you work out or play sports?
My body looks pretty good just naturally I suppose. I really don’t go to the gym that much – maybe two or three times a week. When I was a schoolboy I played football and rugby, but prefer action sports. I love motocross and had my own bike and raced competitively when I was a teenager.

Wasn’t that dangerous?
Yeah. It seems like I spent half my life in hospital! (laughs) I had quite a few crash ups. Broke my leg and hip, cracked my skull once, broke some ribs and got pretty banged up. I do like to live life on the edge though. I have that need for speed – jet skiing, motocross, anything fast. I also like shooting.

Hunting or target shooting?
Mainly target shooting. I’ve only been in Los Angeles for a little over a week and have already found a range and have gone shooting. It’s brilliant.

What about your diet, do you eat anything special to keep your body in shape?
I like the usual stuff, meat and salads, spinach, nothing out of the ordinary. I eat a lot too. I suppose I am a high-energy person and burn a lot of calories.

How long do you plan to stay in the States?
Well, I have a return ticket back to the UK the first week of July, but I love it here and the modeling career seems to be going well so my agent wants me to stay on. I probably will stay for awhile – not sure how long – maybe a year or two if I get on well.

What is most surprising to you about L.A.? How is it different that what you expected?
No roundabouts, so many fast food places and driving on the right side of the road is more of a challenge than I had expected.

What about your family – tell me about them?
My parents are both very cool. I have a brother who’s two years older than I am. We used to fight a lot when we were young, but we get along famously now. He’s at University now.

What about your ethnic makeup? Are you totally British or a mixture of something else?
I’m 100% English. My family has lived in Bath England for as far back as anyone can remember. But I really preferred the lifestyle in Spain to that in England. The weather is so much better and it’s much more laid back. And, so far, I’m enjoying L.A. better than England too.

What happened to your girlfriend?
We broke up in England about a month ago. It was really painful after four years with her, but it was because of that change that I guess I got motivated to make a move and come here to L.A. and so far it’s been brilliant.

So you’re single and available?
Yes! (laughs)

The king of pop is dead, TMZ reports.

Michael Jackson, 50, went into cardiac arrest earlier today in his Holmby Hills home. Paramedics arrived at the scene to find Jackson non-responsive. It is believed that one of his housekeeper made the 9-1-1 call. Jackson’s sister La Toya and his mother ran into the hospital sobbing after Jackson was pronounced dead.

Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince “Blanket” Michael Jackson II.

Do you think Michael Jackson is really dead, or did he move to Africa to hide with Biggie and Tupac?

Well, it’s unofficial, but considering she is at the head of the gossip game and recently landed some major television hookups, we call dibs on this future superstar.

Katie Krause is a Los Angeles-based reality star, model, actress and host. How unique. What makes her jump up to the top in my book is that she attended Southern Methodist University — a Dallas school –  and actually graduated! You go girl. If only I  stayed up during history class I would be headed in your direction.

Katie has been featured on numerous television shows such as: Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, ET on MTV, TMZ, Chelsea Lately, Oxygen and The Soup.

Previously, she modeled for Ed Hardy & Christian Audigier. Katie grew up in Westlake Village, CA. Currently, Katie works as a red-carpet host for Hollywood.TV. She has interviewed celebrities such as: Hilary Swank, Kevin Bacon, Lisa Kudrow, Dr. Phil McGraw, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lance Bass, Lisa Rinna, Chris Klein & Raven Symone.

Katie also maintains KatieKinLA.com, a fun & quirky blog that offers up advice, inspiration and entertainment news.

Peter Rauhofer’s infamous “Work” party has grown significantly over the past several years making its way around the globe with grand-scale events everywhere from Rio to Paris to Miami. On Saturday, June 27, the Grammy Award-winning DJ brings his “Work” party back to where it all started and makes it bigger than ever for New York Pride with “We Can!” at Manhattan’’s massive Roseland Ballroom.

“We Can!” is set to be one of the biggest Saturday Night Pride events New York has ever experienced featuring the DJ maestro himself Peter Rauhofer, Offer Nissim, Paulo, Oscar G and performances by Maya and Kevin Aviance!

In light of the recent shift in United States politics and momentum in the New York State legislature moving ever-closer to full marriage equality for gay New Yorkers, it’s difficult not to see the title Rauhofer chose for his mega-event as an allusion to politics and a paraphrase of the mantra that swept Barack Obama to the Presidency. Not so, says Rauhofer. “It’s not a political statement,” Rauhofer asserts. “Pride Weekend in New York is a colossal event where people from all over the world come together to celebrate the gay experience. Calling my party ‘We Can!’ is just a way of making a statement of how powerful we can be when we unite as a community.”

Peter Rauhofer Presents NYC’s Biggest Pride Extravaganza Ever, “WE CAN” at Roseland Ballroom (52nd St, btwn 8th Ave & Bway) on Sat June 27th from 10pm/10am – For ticket info, visit www.wantickets.com.

If you missed out on getting a ticket to The Circus starring Britney Spears at the beginning of the year, you’re in luck!

Britney Spears recently finished touring the UK and will bring The Circus back to North America.

Tickets go on sale June 19th.

More + Dates, after the jump.

Britney Spears expressed her joy on bringing the tour back to North America:
“I’m so excited to bring The Circus back to North America. I’ve made some really cool changes to the show that I think my fans are really going to love. I also get to bring the show to some new cities we missed the first time around”

AUGUST 2009

• 20 – Hamilton, ON – Copps Coliseum
• 21 – Ottawa, ON – Scotiabank Place
• 24 – New York, NY – MSG
• 25 – New York, NY – MSG
• 29 – Boston, MA – TD Banknorth Garden
• 30 – Philadelphia, PA – Wachovia Center

SEPTEMBER, 2009

• 1 – Orlando, FL – Amway Arena
• 2 – Miami, FL – AA Arena
• 4 – Atlanta, GA – Philips Arena
• 5 – Greensboro, NC – Coliseum
• 8 – Detroit, MI – The Palace of Auburn Hills
• 9 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Center
• 11 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
• 12 – Grand Forks, ND – Alerus Center
• 15 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
• 16 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
• 18 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
• 19 – Bossier City, LA – CenturyTel Center
• 21 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center
• 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center
• 26 – Las Vegas, NV – Mandalay Bay
• 27 – Las Vegas, NV – Mandalay Bay

Source(s):
Britney Spears

According to a ’source’ “Hannah Montana” star Miley Cyrus and underwear model Justin Gaston have broken up.

The source told Us Weekly that Miley and Justin split because Miley and her ex-boyfriend Nick Jonas from the Jonas Brothers  have been spending a lot of time together recently, and that Nick Jonas was interested in getting back with Miley.

Read more after the jump.

Another reason for the split was because of Miley having to travel away for 3 months to film her new movie “The Last Song”

Justin and Miley have hinted at the split:

From Miley’s Twitter account:

“I hope that I’m dreaming, cause I’m sick of this feeling. Tears are words the heart can’t express. Why does saying good-bye hurt so much? Daddy’s giving me therapy. Life will go on. You will smile again. We will smile again.”

From Justin’s Twitter account:

“I almost fell asleep. I think I did for like 10 seconds. Obviously it didn’t workout. How many tears are in there? They’ve gotta run out soon right?”

Source(s):
Us Weekly
Yahoo!

Apparently the Westboro Baptist Church was not in favor of a satire that we published yesterday evening, which thanked Fred Phelps for his commitment to being an asshole, which in turn united a major part of the gay and straight community.

[READ: Fred Phelps Saved the Gay]

I received a funny email in my inbox this morning from one of Phelps’ minions — probably the sister that he slept with — that condemned my organization and I to hell. You know what, whenever we do drop dead in hell, lets schedule a lunch date. We could be the best of friends. Read the email after the jump.

FROM Pio of the Westboro Baptist Church:

Dear Tricky Trey,

First – we don’t open links.

Second – we were on the front page of the NY Times this week with our signs about the murdering Dr. Tiller who is in hell – good stuff right there – God Sent The Shooter seen by millions of eyes world wide – Abortion is Blood Murder and the Doomed america flag looking like and worn like the bloody butchers apron that it is.

Finally – If you are writing, you got the message and YOU are bound by it, so prepare to meet thy God, the time is short, the Lord is coming and america is DOOMED! The land is going to vomit you out – projectile rebels is on the way!

Yay!

Thanks for writing.

Dallas doesn’t celebrate Gay Pride month like the rest of the country in June. Instead, we pick the most random month and the most random day of the year and stick a name to it and call it the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade.

GLBT Dallas is offering all you gays from around the U.S. a free trip to Dallas so that you can make love to the hot Texas men — oh, and to come enjoy the pride parade.

Visit GLBTDALLAS.COM for a chance to win a trip for two to the Dallas Pride weekend, September 18-21, 2009. Sponsoring this trip is American Airlines and the Dallas Voice.

[Photo: Michael Lehet]

Fred Phelps, Westboro Baptist Church, “God hates fags” – all terms that warm my heart and make me one happy dyke.

Confused much?  Don’t be.  We gays and hetero-allies should all line up to give Fred Phelps a big faggotty kiss right on the mouth.  Who else but Phelps would allow himself to be such a public figure famous for his ignorance and hatred just to make the LGBT community look good?  Aw shucks, Freddie.  At the thought of how grateful I am to you, I just blushed a little.

It’s true.  Fred Phelps may just be a savior (pun intended) to the gays.  Phelps’s extremely public congregation of  Westboro Baptist Church has become famous for selfless acts such as picketing military funerals and teaching their children the word “fag” before they can even wear big girl/big boy panties.  These congregation members are truly willing to present themselves as the scum of the earth just to serve as a mirror to those individuals in the heterosexual community who have not exactly been accepting of the homosexual lifestyle.

This metaphorical mirror, that has been turned in the direction of conservatives and such, is quite possibly beginning to reveal to them that the obvious hatred of the WBC might not be so different from their own.  Besides, I can only imagine how un-fabulous that mirror is.  It’s not cute unless the gays designed it.

In addition to the proverbial un-fabulous mirror, Mr. Phelps has built a career on extreme negativity towards countless groups.  This has in turn caused some to view the homosexual community as a group that has historically been oppressed, but should be considered an equal part of society.  Phelps and his Christian-bots have been accused of being anti-Ireland, anti-Catholicism, anti-Swedish, anti-Semitic, and now I’m tired of typing the prefix “anti”, but you get the picture.  Oh, and did I mention that Phelps himself could be referred to as anti-his own children?

Yes, his two sons Mark and Nate have accused him of abusive behavior such as beating the two with a leather strap.

Did someone say “leather strap”?  Is it possible that old man Phelps is a leather daddy?

In sum, Fred Phelps has established a reputation as a disrespectful, extremely hateful, negative, irreverent, child-abusing bigot.  Good thing I’m not God because I would be extremely insulted at the fact that he was doing all this for my glory.  On the flip side, I feel extremely flattered that he would put me on his hit list.  In some twisted way, he is my ally and deserves my thanks for being such a stark raving idiot.  Keep on doing your thing, Freddie.  You just keep making me look better and better.

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This satiric article was written by Emily Erwin exclusively for Pop Wired. Erwin is a 26-years-old Dallas, Texas resident with a professional background in English. You can contact Erwin through her Myspace.

American actor David Carradine has been found dead, hanging by a nylon rope in a hotel room closet in Bangkok, Thailand, according a Thai police official.

His personal manager, Chuck Binder, confirmed his death but gave no details.

Carradine’s death was “shocking and sad. He was full of life, always wanting to work … a great person,” Binder said, according to People magazine.

Carradine, who became famous in the 1970s when he starred as traveling Shaolin monk Kwai Chang Caine in the television series “Kung Fu,” was 72.

Gods of Football: The Making of the 2009 Calendar was released on May 19th by Ariztical Entertainment and is available everywhere, including Netflix.

More than 40 of Australia’s sexiest pro rugby players got “Naked for a Cause” and posed for the 2009 Gods of Football charity calendar. A video crew was there for every hot minute of the photo shoots.

Gods of Football: The Making of the 2009 Calendar DVD goes behind-the-scenes and on location as these young, Hollywood-handsome jocks star in some of the hottest images ever! Gods of Football raises awareness and funds for The McGrath Foundation.

The DVD brings to life the stunning, iconic calendar images. Hot, sexy sports stars baring it all for breast cancer research! These men are The Gods of Football!

Check after the jump for a preview of the DVD plus hot new images!

PURCHASE THE VIDEO HERE.

Late as always — Aside from experiencing the worst camping trip and boat ride of my life, I must say Austin, Texas has some pretty fine guys.

During Memorial Day weekend my friends and I made a drive down to Austin, Texas because we had nothing to do and my boyfriend was in Italy at the time.

Fortunately, the weekend we were there was also a Splash weekend. Basically all the gay clubs and queer social groups rent out boats and have a massive party on Hippie Hollow (nude beach) – minus the orgy. I was so excited to be on my first nude beach, but as luck would have it all the penises that us gays would rather see was covered up in swim trunks and the dudes that were nude either had three stomachs on them or were 40 years and older.

Nonetheless, I snapped some pics of the hotties at Splash. Next party is during Labor Day weekend!

Ladies, start your…iPods, yes, the winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, America’s Next Superstar Drag Queen, Bebe Zahara Benet–and official RuPaul’s Drag Race Winner’s Tour DJ Mark Picchiotti are heading into the recording studio!

Though the two met for the first time at the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” finale/tour launch party in Manhattan earlier this spring, it was while criss-crossing the U.S., that diva and DJ quickly bonded and the inevitable deal was struck.

Immediately following this Friday’s (June 5) appearance at Asbury Park, New Jersey’s Club Paradise, Mark and Bebe will jet directly to Picchotti’s luxurious Chicago Blue Plate studio where they will record at least two dance singles.

Here’s something to make you all squeal. The teen heartthrob of the moment, Taylor Lautner, was seen leaving the gym with his dad in West Hollywood without underwear! Given, he was wearing shorts, but after a hard long workout that shit sticks to you like herpes. Kudos to the pappz that snapped this.

See the full-sized image after the jump.

Why is everyone saying that Adam Lambert was in the closet? I thought he was openly gay.

Well, next to his boyfriend Drake LaBry, anyone could look straight, even me. At least LaBry is a cutie. The duo was seen doing homosexual activities — holding hands — as they were leaving Guys and Dolls nightclub in West Hollywood, Calif.

Ethansays reports, according to an onlooker for US Magazine, “smooching in the booth next to Lambert was Ryan Phillippe and girlfriend Abbie Cornish. It was cute to see two couples — one gay and one straight — acting the same and nobody caring!”

Oh you sexy beast! We are proud to introduce to you an up and coming model name Leon Morenos, 19, from North Carolina.

Morenos tells Pop Wired that he will be moving to New York in August to plan out his future which will hopefully be on the runway. We think he has a pretty good chance, don’t you?

He also has a passion for track and field and will be running at the High School National Outdoor Championships. Photos were shot by Joseph Bleu.

What do you think: stud or dud?

We just received news of some very important scientific research that was recently conducted by Manhunt — yes, the website where all you gays hookup with other gays, and then pretend not to know each other at the bars.

Enough bitterness; Do you classify yourself as a top, bottom, or versatile? Have you ever wondered where you can get the most ass? The Manhunt Daily team has the answer for you!

With a breakthrough in technology — mainly typing skills — mix with a knowledge of coloring in maps, the team came up with a graph that depicts the United States as a majority ‘top’ country. So does that mean you bottoms truely are slutty? That’s like 100 penises per butt hole. Makes sense, I guess, who’s really going to complain about that?

Miley Cyrus’ boy-toy, Justin Gaston, was recently picked up by closeted mag, “Details.” The 20-year-old model dishes on camera about his eyebrow plucking habits, having paparazzi nightmares, and why he wants to be a lapdog if he had a choice to be anything else in the world.

A lap dog, really? Justin with a tongue like that you should try bisexuality because I’m sure we can put that tongue to good use. Check out the vid and photo gallery after the jump.

I don’t know whether to be excited or if I rather gawk at the stupidity of the U.S. government. In a statement released Monday by the Press Secretary of The White House, President Barack Obama declared June 2009 as national LGBT month.

What exactly does that all entail?

It means that we have the honor of one damn month to be all out and Gay and then the rest of the year we should close our big fat gay mouth. I don’t want to sound like a ungrateful dike, but if the issues of inequality are still here, one month of pride will not do anything to help fix the issues of civil rights that has plagued us for decades.

What we need Mr. Obama is for you to draft a federal non-discrimination policy so those hicks in kansas can learn to calm their Westboro asses down.

From THE WHITE HOUSE, Office of the Press Secretary:
Forty years ago, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment that had become all too common for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Out of this resistance, the LGBT rights movement in America was born. During LGBT Pride Month, we commemorate the events of June 1969 and commit to achieving equal justice under law for LGBT Americans.

LGBT Americans have made, and continue to make, great and lasting contributions that continue to strengthen the fabric of American society. There are many well-respected LGBT leaders in all professional fields, including the arts and business communities. LGBT Americans also mobilized the Nation to respond to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic and have played a vital role in broadening this country’s response to the HIV pandemic.

Due in no small part to the determination and dedication of the LGBT rights movement, more LGBT Americans are living their lives openly today than ever before. I am proud to be the first President to appoint openly LGBT candidates to Senate-confirmed positions in the first 100 days of an Administration. These individuals embody the best qualities we seek in public servants, and across my Administration — in both the White House and the Federal agencies — openly LGBT employees are doing their jobs with distinction and professionalism.

The LGBT rights movement has achieved great progress, but there is more work to be done. LGBT youth should feel safe to learn without the fear of harassment, and LGBT families and seniors should be allowed to live their lives with dignity and respect.

My Administration has partnered with the LGBT community to advance a wide range of initiatives. At the international level, I have joined efforts at the United Nations to decriminalize homosexuality around the world. Here at home, I continue to support measures to bring the full spectrum of equal rights to LGBT Americans. These measures include enhancing hate crimes laws, supporting civil unions and Federal rights for LGBT couples, outlawing discrimination in the workplace, ensuring adoption rights, and ending the existing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy in a way that strengthens our Armed Forces and our national security.

We must also commit ourselves to fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic by both reducing the number of HIV infections and providing care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS across the United States.

These issues affect not only the LGBT community, but also our entire Nation. As long as the promise of equality for all remains unfulfilled, all Americans are affected. If we can work together to advance the principles upon which our Nation was founded, every American will benefit. During LGBT Pride Month, I call upon the LGBT community, the Congress, and the American people to work together to promote equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2009 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to turn back discrimination and prejudice everywhere it exists.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
first day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.

– Barack Obama

So, you all know Pop Wired is Gossip Girl’s personal dildo. We live, breath and masturbate to Gossip Girl. If any of ya’ll missed the season finale of season two you definitely need to catch it online at the CWTV.COM. It was AMAZING! Yes, bitch, all caps!

Anywho, our insider tells us that some public display of affection was going on outside of the ‘Gossip Girl’ set — though it was already bluntly obvious. Blake Lively and Penn Badgley were at Fuerza Bruta last Monday, May 24, locking lips and exchanging that sexy STD. They were also dancing around together during the rain dance party sequence after curtain call getting completely soaked together and having a great time… you know Dan loves Serena all wet.

Photos courtesy: PictureGroup/MTV

Taylor Lautner ruled the stage Sunday evening — that is, for the muscle worshipers — during the opening of the 2009 ‘MTV Movie Awards.’ The sexy wolf-man alongside cast mates premiered the first official trailer for Twilight’s ‘New Moon’ in which a shirtless scene of Lautner (Jacob) brought roars of climax amongst the audience.

‘Twilight’ took home 5-Golden Popcorn including one for “Best Movie.” Check out the pics from the award show plus the trailer of the ‘New Moon’ after the jump.

Click here to view the embedded video.

The “2009 MTV Movie Awards” proved to be a comedy-filled night as host Andy Samberg welcomed a variety of his celebrity friends including Justin Timberlake and Will Ferrell to collaborate on ingenious short films and controversial and unexpected moments. This year, viewers truly took matters into their own hands, led by fans of Twilight, who banded together throughout the voting period to put their favorite film into its rightful place in Movie Awards history. The film took home five golden popcorn statues and received a huge majority of the record breaking votes submitted this year online and via text message.

Twilight dominated the ceremony, taking home the top honors for “Best Movie” at the conclusion of the night. Robert Pattinson won three statues for “Breakthrough Performance Male,” “Best Kiss” with co-star Kristen Stewart and “Best Fight” with Cam Gigandet.

WINNERS FOR THE 2009 MTV MOVIE AWARDS:

BEST MOVIE
Twilight
Director: Catherine Hardwicke, Producers: Wyck Godfrey, Greg Mooradian and Mark Morgan (Summit Entertainment)

BEST MALE PERFORMANCE
Zac Efron – High School Musical 3: Senior Year (Walt Disney Pictures)

BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE
Kristen Stewart – Twilight
(Summit Entertainment)

BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE MALE
Robert Pattinson – Twilight (Summit Entertainment)

BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE FEMALE
Ashley Tisdale – High School Musical 3: Senior Year (Walt Disney Pictures)

BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE
Jim Carrey – Yes Man (Warner Bros. Pictures)

BEST VILLAIN
Heath Ledger – The Dark Knight
(Warner Bros. Pictures)

BEST FIGHT
Robert Pattinson vs. Cam Gigandet – Twilight (Summit Entertainment)

BEST KISS
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson – Twilight (Summit Entertainment)

BEST WTF MOMENT
Amy Poehler – Baby Mama, Peeing In the Sink (Universal Pictures)

BEST SONG FROM A MOVIE
“The Climb” – Miley Cyrus,
Hannah Montana: The Movie (Walt Disney Pictures)