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Etty and Perry Farrell

Perry and Etty Farrell’s commitment to electronic music went to an even higher level with the return of the year’s most anticipated event, Lollapalooza, on August 6, 7 and 8 at Chicago’s Grant Park.In addition to the annual festival’s incredible line-up (Soundgarden, Green Day, Lady Gaga,...

Jody Watley

An absolute legend in her own right, we were honored to have Ms. Watley perform an intimate engagement to benefit LifeWorks on September 27th, 2010. We love her for being a trendstarter and a trailblazer. Jody Watley is a Grammy Award Winning Singer, Songwriter, Producer and CEO of Avitone Recordings....

Kina

Kina joined the Open Artist team on September 27th, 2010 at Arena for We Are Golden! You know her from Brownstone and her amazing solo CD.

Adam Joseph

Unpredictable and undefinable. Those are the words that first come to mind for this surprisingly refreshing artist. As a versatile vocalist, songwriter and producer, Adam Joseph has already begun to figure out what works to get attention, what sells, and where his creative passion expresses itself. When...

Wilson Cruz

Wilson began his career as a trailblazer. Years later, he continues on as an actor and activist. Wilson Cruz first won the hearts of audiences playing ‘Rickie,’ a troubled, introspective teenager on the critically acclaimed series, My So-Called Life. He again earned fans and critical acclaim for...

Alec Mapa

The host with the most, and so much more. America’s favorite Gaysian! Ellen Degeneres has called him “smart, hilarious and funny” . Variety has said “Alec Mapa is a freak. No one should be this talented.”. With uproarious live performances and ground breaking television roles, actor and...

Chris Cox

Record producer, remixer, DJ, mix engineer, and multi-instrumentalist – Chris Cox is one of the most talented and successful dance music artists in the United States. With a regular rotation of sold-out international DJ performances and studio productions that yield nothing but chart-topping hits,...

Lee Cherry

Open Artist Movement is thrilled to bring Lee Cherry’s visionary talents to the movement. With a background ranging from professional, dancer, singer, actor, party-thrower… Between having produced and directed 13 Zodiac Shows over the past several years and making a steady living as a photographer...

Diamond Rings

This one is my #1 to watch. I’m expecting big things from his release on Oct. 26th. From what I gather, he plays and produces everything himself on his laptop and guitar. He is made up of contradictions: He won’t sound the way you expect him to, he paints his face, he wears tights, he...

The Beat Freaks

They smashed the competition on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew. We’ve been fans ever since. In 2003, The Beat Freaks came together as a crew for the very first time. The group consists of Alison “Al*Star” Faulk, Teresa Espinosa, LindseyB “Outthere”, Lady Jules,...

AB Soto

AB Soto is a fashion designer and recording artist who is redefining what it means to be “banjee”. “Banjee is a vibe- not a POSER attitude” is a lyric from his new hit single titled BANJEE POWER. A native of Los Angeles, AB studied fashion design at an early age and is currently...

Filippo Ioco

World Renowned Body Painter. Filippo ioco is one of the most outstanding and groundbreaking Body painting artists of all time. It is his combination of experience, innovation and courage that has kept his work at the top for over two decades. His work has been featured in music videos, commercials, book...

Marci’elago

No stranger to Open Artist headquarters, Marci’elago is gearing up to make a splash. Sometimes you don’t always get what you expect from a package, Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Engineer Marcie is anything but what you expect. She is energetic, insightful, and opinionated; which you realize...

AnsonSky

A true artist in every sense of the word, Anson Sky invents himself with the bits of life he finds around him. “I made my last headpiece with VHS cassette tapes. I used the actual tape to make a shirt.” He mentions this as he flipped through a full design book of costumes that he spends...

Street Hero

On repeat. That’s what these boys have been here in at headquarters. Find out why by downloading their EP for free. I initially fell in love with them when I saw their “Brooklyn Boys” video, produced and directed by the incredible HomoChic (which is another post soon, because Leo...

Simon Curtis

Rumors about Simon’s rapid rise to fame abound. We’ve been watching and we’re fascinated. Are you? We read bits and pieces of a story: Nickelodeon past, writing a complete album with a friend in 13 days, using social media to drop 250,000 downloads of his debut CD for FREE, writing...

Paris

The fresh, new hip-hop artist PARIS has made his debut. Get his 21 song release here FOR FREE, and tell us what you think! We were in attendance at Barre in Hollywood on July 14th when Paris introduced himself to the world with 5 live songs and a listening party of his debut release “Songs About...

Kaoz

Outspoken, daring, and honest, Kaoz is a word warrior and a true Open Artist. He’s been on my radar for a little while. Knowing that the rap/hip-hop world is not an easy road, I’m beyond impressed by his journey as an out artist, but even more impressed by the quality of production and daring...

Kyle Kannenberg

Kyle Kannenberg joins the Open Artist team, bringing with him wit, class, and incredible design. Having designed sets and art directed campaigns for clients such as Macy’s, Maxim Magazine, and Candies among many more, we are thrilled to have Kyle whip up the Open Artists with Open Arms event, WE...

The Gossip- Interview

Beth Ditto and The Gossip talk about being gay back home, getting out, and making it big with the cool kids.

Shoshana Bean

Beyond her amazing talents, we love her for what she stands for. On her Facebook page, Shoshana says her mission statement is “Communicating honestly and openly through music, lyric and performance with the intention of empowering, unifying and healing. Being fearless in my expression thereby...

Jojo

JoJo is an international Recording Artist, Songwriter, and Actress. She shot to fame with her certified Multi-Platinum debut album, JoJo, and her platinum global hit, “Leave (Get Out)”. At the age of thirteen, JoJo was setting records as the youngest Solo artist in U.S. history to have...

Levi Kreis

If Levi’s acclaimed sophomore release, “The Gospel According To Levi”, took us through the complicated and painful past of a young man growing up under the grip of religious fundamentalism, then it must have been cleansing for Mr. Kreis because there is no trace of hardship here. “Where...

Blake Lewis

Anyone who tuned into season six of American Idol knew to expect the unexpected of Blake Lewis. The Washington native, who admitted he hadn’t watched a single episode before auditioning in Seattle, arrived in Hollywood without a hint of a plan, other than to be himself. Yet through talent, instinct,...

Trish

The epitome of multitalented, Trish has earned the right to reach for and fly with the stars. Perhaps it’s the relentless depth of her passion or the intoxicating quality of her voice, but the dance-driven, electro-pop infused entertainer has an undeniable star power. Earning the coveted title as the...

Fanny Pak

Fanny Pak is a seven member contemporary, hip-hop and jazz trained dance crew from Los Angeles, California that gained popularity after appearing on the second season of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew. All while sporting their very own fanny packs… Post ABDC, Fanny Pak has continued...

Carmit

Carmit Bachar is best known as the distinctive red-haired beauty with the sultry voice and only original member of the multi-platinum, Grammy nominated recording group The Pussycat Dolls. The group rose to international fame as an overnight pop sensation with chart-topping hit singles including “Don’t...

B. Scott

Pop culture pundit and hugely popular internet sensation, B. Scott has become one of the most visible and influential personalities in recent days. Hundreds of thousands of viewers tune into his YouTube partner channel, www.youtube.com/lovebscott and log onto his website, lovebscott.comto hear his witty,...

Tori Fixx (DJ Naughty Boyy)

Tori Fixx (DJ Naughty Boyy) is an out producer/recording artist/activist that is no newcomer to the music scene. With 8 solo CD releases to date spanning over the past decade, Tori has been dubbed one of the godfathers of a genre now known as Out Hip Hop Music and was one of the first OHH artists on...

Diamá

Diamá (aka Claudia D’Addio) is an exceptional talent and unafraid to swim against the current. This might be the best way to describe 28 year old Italian, power-voiced Diamá. Since her debut on a Swiss TV talent-show, conceptually similar to American Idol, she has emerged as one of the most charismatic...

Sharlotte Gibson

In 1995, Sharlotte broke into the international music scene singing support vocals for Brandy on the BoyzIIMen tour. This turned out to be the stepping stone that led her to become one of the world’s most sought after supporting vocalists. After Brandy came Barry White and Tevin Campbell. In...

Leo Moctezuma

Leo Moctezuma was born in Brooklyn New York in 1980 to the parents of Puerto Rican descent. As early as 1999, Leo has been blessed to be a part of many of the most anticipated music tours of all time, such as… Rick Martin’s “Livin’ La Vida Loca” World Tour, Britney Spears’...

Rachael Cantu

Rachael Cantu is a guitar-driven singer/songwriter known for her unique and evocative blend of indie rock infused with distinctly powerful vocals, gentle melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Her catalog showcases diverse and versatile songwriting, which effortlessly ranges from upbeat pop to forlorn folk....

Sy Smith

Sy Smith has an impressive career. As a much in-demand vocalist, Sy has gained as much respect behind the scenes as she has on stage. Her musicianship has attracted the attention of fellow artists such as Whitney Houston, Macy Gray, Usher, Jamie Foxx, Me’shell N’degeocello, DJ Quik, Eric Benét,...

Kelly King

Recording Artist KELLY KING defines the new model of the independent music industry, driving her own way to the top with her 5 1/2-octave range, fierce determination and powerhouse live performance. Billboard Magazine praises Kelly saying, “It is time to crown the next King!” This Atlanta-born...

Tigarah

Tokyo-born MC Tigarah considered becoming a politician or ambassador while majoring in political science at Keio University, but she uses her global outlook in her music, which blends baile funk, grime, and crunk with topical, convention-challenging lyrics. The “girl like a tiger” was introduced...

Guy B

Guy B was born in Israel to parents of Moroccan descent; at the tender age of 3, he immigrated to America. His last name Baruch means BLESSED in Hebrew. Guy spent his childhood growing up in North Hollywood, Ca, a city populated by nearly every race, creed, color, nationality and religion. In addition,...

Futhamuckas

The Futhamuckas is a group that consists of three men who are all carving their own path to the top of the music industry. Coming from multiple backgrounds and different parts of the United States, these three convened in Los Angeles to take on their musical dreams as a trio, but they all did not take...

Glitzerhaus

There are many DJ duos around the world, but none are like the two eccentric parts of the combo Glitzerhaus. It all started when Lady Mata Hari, daughter of the well known artist family Koreana, was looking someone to help her complete her vision as entertainer and teach her the art of DJ-ing. Who better...

Kevin Stea (That Rogue Romeo)

After only a year and a half of training, Kevin Stea was hired to be the associate choreographer, dance captain, and dancer on Madonna’s now-legendary Blond Ambition World Tour, from which the movie “Madonna: Truth or Dare” was made, and the video for “Vogue”. He began modeling...

Kyle Puccia

Italian-American, Kyle Puccia, is the rare New Yorker who actually LOVES living in LA. Puccia earned his BFA in Musical Theatre at SUNY Fredonia College. After graduation, Puccia starred in professional regional musicals throughout the majority of the United States. He settled in NYC where he continued...

David Gilmore

You probably haven’t seen his face before. You most certainly have seen his faces. Perez Hilton, After Elton, TMZ.com: to name a few. David’s celebrity illustration work over the last few years has been posted on the top blogs: Huffington Post, TMZ.com, Oh La La Mag, Perez Hilton, Dlisted,...

Events

Etty and Perry Farrell

Behind the scenes at We Are Golden

Take a peek at the passions that made up this year’s event. Check out the day of the show at Arena Nightclub in Hollywood, where the city’s most talented up-and-coming stars met with music legends onstage, to raise funds for LifeWorks, an LGBT mentoring organization. Video by Short Story...

Chris Cox

Get Into It- Photoshoot at HWOOD

Join the girls of PYT at HWOOD, Friday Sept. 17th, in Hollywood! Get Golden! Fashion photographer Logan Alexander, creator of the project DYKEOTOMY, will be shooting Golden photos on Friday night, the 17th, at HWOOD at the PYT party! Come take your free Open Artist Golden picture. Get into it. And get...

Carmit to perform at We Are Golden

Carmit, the original Pussy Cat Doll, will join Open Artists again this year to benefit LGBT youth. She killed it last year with Fierce and Cream. She’s coming back this year with a new song that she wrote with Guy B and Davy Nathan to support another cause, Operation Smile, of which she is an...

Get Into It w/ @OpenArtist – Aug. 17th @ Palihouse, LA

Entry is free. Pay-to-play with the golden boys and girls. Come camera ready for your photoshoot with a top photographer. Open Artists are throwing their premiere party, leading up to WE ARE GOLDEN on September 27th. Come. Enjoy. Get Golden with music and the golden models. Entry is free. Pay-to-play...

Live Footage of @shoshanabean & @glitzerhaus at Zurich Pride!

Check out fab footage of Shoshana Bean singing the official theme song of Zurich Pride Festival ’10 with Glitzerhaus! Open Artist Movement is proud to join forces with Zurich Pride Festival ’10, to support with world-class entertainment and positive messaging for the international LGBT community....

Open Artist at Nebraska Pride

Guy B represents OAM and headlines Nebraska Pride! “I’m so excited to go back to Omaha. I still keep in touch with many fans since the first time I performed there. I’m even more excited to be able to introduce Open Artist Movement to Nebraska Pride. We have a lot to offer.”...

Open Artist in Vegas, baby!

On May 1st, host Wilson Cruz, Fanny Pak, and Shoshana Bean headlined Vegas Pride! Check out the vids below! Thanks to OutontheVine.com for their great footage!

B. Scott @ Pop Goes the World!

Check out B. Scott’s video from the Levi’s lounge! B Scott interviews Jojo, Blake Lewis, Frenchie Davis, Guy B, and Hal Sparks! Including performances by Jojo, Blake Lewis, and Carmit! Photo: Danielle Gruen Photography

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