LADY GAGA stormed the BRIT WARDS in London Tuesday night in white lace and platinum blonde 2-foot wig, winning 3 awards-Best International Female Artist, Best Breakthrough Act and Best International Album for her release "The Fame." In her acceptance speech, Miss GAGA honored ALEXANDER McQUEEN, who was found hanged in his apartment just 4 days earlier. GAGA was a friend of the exotic designer, and wore his bizarre "lobster claw" shoes in her "Bad Romance" video.

An investigation was announced into McQUEEN'S death yesterday in London. The 40-year old apparently committed suicide on the eve of his mother's funeral, but officials in London have not yet ruled the death a suicide.

Other winners Tuesday night included LILY ALLEN for Best British Female Solo Artist-her first, and FLORENCE & THE MACHINE for Best British Album, "Lung." JLS won for Best British Breakthrough Act and Best British Single, and KASABIAN for Best British Group. DIZZEE RASCAL won for Best British Male and JAY-Z won for International Male.

ROBBIE WILLIAMS wowed the audience after getting the Outstanding Contribution Award, the equivalent of a Lifetime Achievement Award for the 36-year old.

Among othes in attendance was KE$HYA, sure to find her way back next year as a nominee.

2.8.10 -MORGAN McMICHAELS was on hand @ Mickey's in West Hollywood on January 26th to launch of Season 2 of RU PAUL'S DRAG RACE. The diva herself was there to introduce the screening of the first show of the new season, where, MORGAN McMICHAELS won immunity. MORGAN, who appears in the DREAMGIRLS REVUE, and does a spot-on PINK, will get a free pass for tonight's episode, 9pm on LOGO.

COURTNEY K with NICOLE PAIGE BROOKS

COURTNEY K with SONIQUE

SHANGELA, host of SASSY @ Here, lost a "lipsync for your life" drag-off to her good friend SAHARA DAVENPORT in a fierce showdown resulting in the season's first elimination. Ten more divas, including SONIQUE and NICOLE PAIGE BROOKS, also at Mickey's for the launch, compete with MORGAN for the title. For more, go to: RuPaul's Drag Race

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EVA MENDES was at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa to launch her "Vida for España" line of flatware for Macy's. It is phase 2 of an interior design rollout for the actress, who backed a bedding line with MACY'S last year. As EVA told us, she has always had a love for interior design, and is blessed to travel the world, where she "stole" some of the ideas that adorn the china in this collection.

MENDES, who will be seen on screen later this year as WILL FERRELL'S crazy wife" in THE OTHER GUYS, and alongside "that actor from AVATAR," SAM WORTHINGTON in LAST NIGHT, was remarkably available to the hundreds of people who lined up to buy pieces from VIDA for ESPANA and get a signature and a few words with her.

EVA juggled the demands of a ravenous line of photographers and the need to spend a few quality minutes of "alone time" with her enchanted fans with laudable aplomb. And she looked great doing it.

To find out more about EVA'S merchandise with MACY'S go to: Macy's

Listen to EVA tell you herself in the video at the bottom of this piece.

Matthew Shepard Foundation receives a large donation from a celebrity high heel auction at the California EOY pageant.

Beverly Hills, CA -- Holly Madison, Aubrey O’Day, Shanna Moakler, Bridget Marquardt and Jai Rodriguez appeared at the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip to crown the first ever California “Entertainer of the Year” (EOY) as celebrity judges. Hosted by Alec Mapa, the renowned pageant celebrating female illusionists made its first stop in Hollywood after 20 years.

During the event, guests could bid on exclusive items at the HEEL HATE silent auction, benefiting the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Ellen DeGeneres, Shania Twain, Lea Michele, Judith Light, Joan Collins and more donated their personal signed high heels and shoes for the auction.

From left: Head Judge Nina West (Miss National Entertainer of the Year  2008), Alyssa Edwards (Multi-pageant system national title holder), Aubrey O’Day (formerly of Danity Kane), Matthew Rose (producer of RuPaul’s Drag Race), Holly Madison and Bridget Marqhardt (The Girls Next Door), Jai Rodriguez (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy)

True to its tradition, EOY proceeds were donated to causes that focus on GLBT rights. The night’s beneficiaries included the NoH8 Campaign and The Matthew Shepard Foundation, receiving a $15,000 donation at the end of the evening.

“We are extremely honored to be part of this historical evening and hope we can continue to work with California EOY in the future,” expressed Andrew Tweedie, Development Director for The Matthew Shepard Foundation. “This is not an event we will soon forget.”

A surprise performance highlight amongst so many fantastic entertainers and dancers was recording artist Tiffany, who got the crowd out of their chairs performing her anthem I Think We’re Alone Now. Guest speaker Calpernia Adams reminded everyone that hate crimes based on sexual orientation still happen and NoH8 and the Matthew Shepard Foundation still need strong support. 

After several rounds of competition, with each performing taking the stage in stunning make up and fabulous outfits, performer Shangela walked away with the bedazzled crown. 

 “I am thrilled to be the first ever California ‘Entertainer of the Year,’” Shangela emotionally declared from the stage.  “I plan on representing California proudly at the national EOY pageant in July.”

First runner-up, and competing in the national competition should Shangela not be available, was 20-year female illusionist veteran Chad Michaels who thought the pageant was an amazing experience. “I encourage any aspiring competitors to follow their dreams next year when the contest returns.”

Prior to the event, celebrities were welcomed to the NoH8 VIP Cocktail Reception at the House of Blues exclusive Foundation room. Celebrity photographer, and NoH8 founder, Adam Bouska offered the audience a chance to participate in his signature NoH8 photo campaign.

Remaining auction items are available for bid at charitybuzz.com. The online auction benefiting the Matthew Shepard Foundation ends on January 27th.

For more information contact Nicole Walther, Metro PR 310.601.3211 or Nicole@metropublicrelations.com

About Entertainer of the Year
The Entertainer of the Year contest system is owned by the SLS Pride Foundation Inc., a non-profit Arts and Humanities foundation dedicated to the betterment of Diverse Cultures, and features the best female illusionists.

About Matthew Shepard Foundation
The Matthew Shepard Foundation was founded by Dennis and Judy Shepard in memory of their 21-year old son, Matthew, who was murdered in an anti-gay hate crime in Wyoming in October 1998. Created to honor Matthew in a manner that was appropriate to his dreams, beliefs and aspirations, the Foundation seeks to "Replace Hate with Understanding, Compassion & Acceptance" through its varied educational, outreach and advocacy programs and by continuing to tell Matthew's story.

About NoH8
The NoH8 campaign is a photo project and silent protest against the passing of Proposition 8 banning same sex marriage, created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and parent Jeff Parshley. More details at http://www.noh8campaign.com/

Think about it-Maine, Vermont, Connecticut and Massachusetts all marrying those same-sex couples within 1500 miles of the WOODS enclave.  It was bound to happen.  Conservatives have been screaming about it for years now.  And now, it has finally happened in the tree-lined lanes of Isleworth.

It’s a suburb of Orlando, and home to athletes and other well to do heteros.  You can just see the collective despair on those private roads, the mansions behind the wrought iron gates.  It must be difficult, toiling along in a straight marriage for these several years now that certain gays and lesbians have been allowed the right of marriage.  How are straight people able to cope?

All that joy, all the love that has been wafting down the Eastern seaboard, it was bound to happen.  We need only look back to that fateful day in May 2004 when Massachusetts started this slow, methodical death march on straight marriage.  The steady stream of happy gay couples has been flowing ever since.  It was then that TIGER’S problems began.

Just think back.  In that time, do you recall seeing him courtside at a Celtic game, even once?  He has ventured courtside to see the Magic, but he thought he was safe in Orlando.  Carefully nestled within rice throwing distance of the Bible belt and Disneyworld, who would have thought the gay marriage virus would ever reach central Florida?  But it has, and now that it has, where and when will it stop?

All those Eastern weddings, where else are they going to honeymoon?  South Beach screams gay honeymoon like the Adirondacks did for straights in the ‘50’s.  The problem is, the honeymoon creep has inched up to Ft. Lauderdale, and really, how much farther is it to Orlando?  It can’t be stopped.  Alabama and Mississippi are next.

The real problem is the glut of abandoned real estate in and around Miami.  So many available condos, such low prices, it was bound to happen.  The married gays are moving to Florida, and Ft. Lauderdale, and, dare I say, Orlando.  For some silly reason, gays like Disneyworld.  Something about fairies and fairy dust, and the happiest place on Earth, it’s like a gay calling card.  Engraved and everything.

Among heterosexuals, cheaters are on the rise.  It’s not the negative it once was on one’s resume.  In some professions, like politics and entertainment, it’s nearly a requirement for advancement in the industry.  Athletes are not far behind.  And while TIGER seemed the exception, he is merely the symptom.  He’s the canary in the coalmine of traditional marriage.  It is decaying, toxic, and crumbling all around us. 

Something must be done, and fast.

That, no doubt, is why the New York state senate rejected gay marriage yesterday.  A measure that passed the Assembly there earlier this year, and was expected to pass the Senate and be signed by Governor DAVID PATESON, was roundly rejected 38-24 in what could be the country’s most liberal state.  You don’t think those lawmakers saw the writing on the wall.  Heterosexual marriage is under fire, and the situation is desperate.

You could hear the desperation in TIGER’S voice, as he called JAMIE GRUBBS, begging her to remove her name from her voicemail service, lest his wife ELIN, who recently gave birth to their second child, might figure out she was “carrying on” with TIGER.  You could figure it out yourself with the growing number of alleged mistresses TIGER has been now linked with, in just a week since this virus struck.  TIGER, it seems has been distracted from his wife, while she has been in and out of labor these past 2 years.

Gay marriages, as a rule, don’t have such peril.  Save the occasional lesbian couple that elects to have children together versus adopting each other’s from previous marriages, gay couples don’t go down this road.  Adoption is devoid of morning sickness.  Surrogate mothers alleviate the stretch-marked spouse.  Sex doesn’t take a holiday when 2 men “get pregnant”.

Straight men have it so much tougher.  Rich straight men worse still.

We can only be thankful, that, instead of driving the Escalade into a tree and fire hydrant, TIGER didn’t really lose it, commandeering that giant SUV out of that privileged community of Isleworth, into the gay ghettos of Tampa, or St. Pete, or even Orlando, where numerous gay men and women congregate in bars, or pride parades, or child-rearing classes at the “center”, where he might have taken out any number of potential husbands and husbands, or wives and wives.  Really, with a world-class athlete behind the wheels of a fine tuned machine like an Escalade, there’s no telling what damage he could have done.

So, we must think long and hard about the path we are going down with this same-sex marriage thing.  Is it really worth the fall of heterosexual society, and the destruction of faithful and loving straight couples for gays and lesbians to be treated equally as human beings with full civil rights in this country?

Hmmmmmm?