Terry Richardson at OHWOW

©Terry Richardson, Untitled (red lips), 2011

My wildest hipster dre▲ms just came true. Terry Richardson, is putting together his first solo exhibition for OHWOW Los Angeles! The show kicks off February 24th and runs through March 31st, 2012. I have admired Terry's work for quite some time, even through all the controversy of American Apparel ads, to his works for Purple, and every other amazing fashion magazine known to gay men.

He has worked with every model, artist, designer, music gods and goddesses...Lady Gaga and Jared Leto. Yes please! He has a way of capturing people, in the most mundane of activities, giving them an air of who THEY really are...just like us. Simple yet  complex, quirky yet sexual, kitschy yet iconic...Terry Richardson is simply AMAZING.

"Terry Richardson’s first solo exhibition in Los Angeles, titled TERRYWOOD, presents over 25 of his latest photographs. Inspired by the multiple facets of Hollywood life, TERRYWOOD unveils a series of images of the famous locale, as seen through Richardson’s eyes. Terryworld meets Hollywood, as the local characters, familiar landscapes, and architectural details, now verge on having a new identity. With images such as Untitled (Hollywood), and Untitled (Nude), both photographs of the proverbial chintzy signs that are ubiquitous throughout Hollywood, Richardson illustrates his proclivity for branding whatever subject matter he approaches. Through a medium not typically understood as effective in translating an artist’s personality, Richardson manages to make his hand evident within his photographs. His identity is unmistakably present here, as if he created the very objects and scenes his camera captures. An artist often attributed with changing the field of photography, Richardson also defies the ideological limitations of the practice, while redefining an epitome. TERRYWOOD takes all that Hollywood represents – the celebrity, broken dreams, kitsch, and sorted history – but, just as with all of Richardson’s well-known work, he re-contextualizes familiar imagery, re-identifying it with characteristics reflective of his own persona, imparting them with a different narrative." --OHWOW Los Angeles

This is definitely something worth going to...and hey guys, a great place to meet other men of like mind. The great thing about these type of events, is that people from ALL walks of life attend. I personally want to go and meet Terry Richardson and take my picture with him, thumbs up and all. So go, take your friends!

Terry Richardson

TERRYWOOD

February 24t - March 31, 2012

OHWOW Los Angeles

937 N. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069

Check out the pics of BMBB.com @ LA PRIDE 2011

It was a lot of fun! I got to see my fave Johnny Weir and tell him that I love him! He was fierce and he posed for me. I am in heaven now. Check out the rest of the pics I took through out the march! 41 years of PRIDE LA!

Boymeetsboyblog.com at LA Pride 2011

That time of year has come again. It is time to round up those leather bottomless chaps, the tightest tank top you can find, some shorts shorts, nipple covers, and the brightest feather boa you have stashed away in the back of your closet. No it isn't Liza's birthday bash or Elton John's wedding reception, it is Los Angeles Pride 2011!

This years grand marshall is none other than popular figure skater Johnny Weir! Let the fabulous-ness commence. There will be performances by CeCe Peniston and Mya on Saturday, and Sunday brings you my favorites Estelle, Margaret Cho, and Sam Sparrow.

Come out support and be YOU! I will be there Sunday marching along with people over at OUT@NBCU. Look for me toting the Love Monster shirt! Now available as merchandise.

Have fun, be safe, and wear some sunblock! Love ya! xo

Boymeetsboyblog.com Gives Back

As Summer draws closer and schedules open up, it is time to give back to your community! That's right, find and make time in between oiling up for the beach and charging your cards on shopping sprees. There are many organizations in your local area that need your help and expertise. I have decided that I would do just that. For the past few years I have been wanting to get more involved, but my schedule never allowed me to, plus I didn't know where to start and exactly what organization I wanted to help out.

To make it easier I compiled a list for myself and the readers to get a better idea of some of the organizations out in the local area. From the skylines of Los Angeles, and the Housewives of Orange County, to the fields of the Inland Empire, here is a list of places YOU can get involved.

AIDs Project Los Angeles: One of the largest organizations, the APLA is always looking for volunteers to help out in one of their many programs. From helping out at their local offices and front desk, to organizing support for AIDs Walk LA. This is definitely a place that is out to help the community in the fight against AIDs.

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center: Offering hundreds of ways YOU can donate, organize, and volunteer your time, the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center is out to Empower, Heal, Advocate, and Lead. The only missing piece of the puzzle is YOU. Check out their different services and see where you would like to help out.

Project Angel Food: Organized in 1989, Project Angel Food, has set out to nourish the spirit of men, women, and children who have been affected by HIV/AIDs, cancer, and other life threatening diseases. You can volunteer by driving, cooking, event planning, or with in the office. Check out how to get started!

AIDs Services Foundation Orange County (ASFOC): Founded in 1985, the ASFOC, has set out to improve the lives of those affected by HIV/AIDs in Orange County. You can donate or give of your time to some of their programs such as P.A.W.S., food pantry and delivery, family and children programs, special events, and much more. See their page for opportunities.

The Center Orange County: Organized as a volunteer organization in 1971, The Center, was established to advocate on the behalf of the Orange County LGBTQ community. For a list of events and how you can volunteer and donate, go to their home page!

Jeffrey Owens Community Center (JOCC): One of the most recent organizations to pop up after a tragic event in the Inland Empire, the JOCC has been set up to promote health and well-being of youth and adults in the San Bernardino and Riverside counties by offering support, education, and advocacy regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. You can find ways to donate or support by clicking here!

Equality Inland Empire: Formed after the passing of Proposition 8, this grassroots group formed out of other local non profit groups, families, community members, and neighbors. Their purpose is to end discrimination, based on sexual orientation and gender identity in the Inland Empire. Go to their site to check out their listing of local events and ways you can donate.

Yes people, it is that simple. All that is required is a giving heart! When you are ready and feel like you want to give back to your local community, do a search and see what you can do. The rest is up to YOU...we are the difference!