(Chrysalis 2015) Hollywood Stars and Industry Notables Emerged for the 14th Annual Butterfly Ball

The Ageless Stone! Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty

On Saturday, The Chrysalis Butterfly Ball brought the Hollywood industry and celebrities together to honor remarkable men and women within the film, television and music industries who strive to achieve creative excellence. This year over 650 guests gathered for an unforgettable evening benefitting Chrysalis’ effort to help individuals out of poverty and homelessness by providing the tools necessary to gain employment. The event began with a red carpet and outdoor cocktail reception followed by a sit-down dinner, awards ceremony and live musical performances by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc and songwriter/artivist Maya Jupiter. This year’s Master of Ceremonies was Max Greenfield with special guest Kristen Bell.

The 2015 recipients of the Spirit of Chrysalis Award included Betsy Beers, partner of Shondaland (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scandal” and “How To Get Away With Murder”), Will Packer, founder of Will Packer Productions (Ride Along, Think Like A Man), and Michael Wright, CEO of DreamWorks Studios (The Hundred-Foot Journey, Bridge of Spies). The event also celebrated Chrysalis client Charles Johnson who received the John Dillon Award.

The event’s philanthropic partner is Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation, the automotive sponsor is Audi, the beauty sponsor is Lauren B. Beauty and the hospitality sponsor is Z Gallerie.

WHO: Co-chairs Rebecca Gayheart-Dane, Rick Hess, Donna Langley, Josh Lieberman, Katherine Pope and Richard Weitz will be joined by Vince Vaughn (True Detective), Sharon Stone (Gods Behaving Badly), Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect 2), Eric Dane (The Last Ship), Patricia Heaton (The Middle), Seth Rogen (Neighbors), James Van Der Beek (CSI: Cyber), Reid Scott (VEEP), Ben Feldman (Superstore), Vanna White (Wheel of Fortune), Darby Stanchfield (Scandal), Robert Patrick (Scorpion), Soleil Moon Frye (Planet Sheen), Lauren Miller (For a Good Time, Call...), Jason Goldberg (Producer), Balthazar Getty (Brothers & Sisters), Michael Ealy (The Following), Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy), Meagan Good (Think Like a Man Too), Elizabeth Berkley (CSI: Miami), Russell Simmons (Producer), Terrence Jenkins (E! News), Paula Patton (About Last Night), Lindsay Price (Eastwick), Curtis Stone (Celebrity Chef), Halston Sage (Neighbors), Kandi Burress-Tucker (Real Housewives of Atlanta), Leven Rambin (Tomorrow People), Jerrod Carmichael (Neighbors), Gary Sheffield (Retired MLB Player), DeVon Franklin (CEO of Franklin Entertainment), Max Handelman (Producer), Evan Goldberg (Producer) and Todd Tucker (Producer), among others.

(OUT on the Red Carpet) PHOTOS from TrevorLIVE!

#HTGAWM Hottie, Jack Falahee

Last night at the Hollywood Palladium, The Trevor Project celebrated 16 years of its life-saving, life-affirming work, which provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) teens and young adults. The high-profile annual event, TrevorLIVE Los Angeles, was presented by Wells Fargo.

OUT on the Red Carpet Photos courtsey of GETTY of Sarah Hyland, Darren Criss, Adam Shankman,   James Marsden, Kellan Lutz, Billy Eichner,  Jason Collins, Jack Falahee, Ryan Eggold, Harry Shum Jr., Jennifer Coolidge and MORE.

Also spotted were OUT on the Red Carpet Pals; Alex Newell, Jessica Sanchez, George Kotsiopoulos, Kelly Osbourne and Lawrence Zarian.

(OUTscene AMERICA) The Trevor Project Celebrates Sweet 16th Year Anniversary at TrevorLIVE!

Robert Greenblatt                  Getty for TTP

Los Angeles, CA. (December 8, 2014) – Last night at the Hollywood Palladium, The Trevor Project celebrated 16 years of its life-saving, life-affirming work, which provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) teens and young adults. The high-profile annual event, TrevorLIVE Los Angeles, was presented by Wells Fargo and hosted by Jennifer Coolidge. The Trevor Project bestowed the Trevor Hero Award to NBC Entertainment’s Chairman, Robert Greenblatt, for his ongoing support of the LGBTQ community; Yahoo with the 20/20 Visionary Award, for its efforts to advance an empowering future-focused message for LGBTQ young people and its allies nationwide; and Skylar Kergil, a transgender artist, musician and YouTube personality, with the Youth Innovator Award for his passions surrounding LGBTQ rights and advocacy in the community.


While accepting the Trevor Hero Award, Robert stated, “I think the purpose of a night like this is to remind all of us – who live in our perfect little bubbles – that there are many, many people out there with truly serious issues.” Greenblatt continued, “They’ve run out of hope because they don’t feel they can ever be who they are.”

(OUTscene AMERICA) PHOTOS: last night's screening of Matt Zarley's "hopefulROMANTIC" Brought the Stars!

Photo: Nina Prommer

Our Pal, Matt Zarley, sent over photos from his Private Screening at AFI last night of his new musical short, 'hopefulROMANTIC'. Among the guests in attendance were co-stars George Takei and Chuck Saculla, (our FAVE) Shoshana Bean, Jeb Havens, Maria Mesa, Kaj-Erik Eriksen and Haviland Stillwell.

'hopefulROMANTIC' is a universal story about loving, letting go, and holding onto faith that there's somebody for everybody. The nearly dialogue-free narrative is articulated solely through Matt Zarley & Andy Zulla's soulful pop score....introducing a movie musical for a new generation.

(Ester's VIEWS from a BROAD) Political Animals!

by Ester Goldberg

 

Clay Aiken Considering Run For Congress... Lindsay Graham must be moist! A southern Belle who will Lindsay Graham a run for her money!

Gay singer and “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken is actively considering a bid to represent North Carolina’s 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House, according to two Democratic sources familiar with his plans.

The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the 35-year-old Raleigh native has taken initial steps for a run, including consulting with political operatives in Washington, D.C., about a bid for the seat.

One Democratic source said Aiken  made phone calls to gauge support, talked to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and has met with figures in Raleigh, N.C., about a potential bid. Although it’s unclear when Aiken might formally announce a decision, the source said Aiken is “actively considering” it and “sounding and acting like a candidate.”

Federal Government Will Recognize Utah Same-Sex Marriages, Eric Holder Announces! And ORRIN HATCH just shit himself...AGAIN!

(POP NEWS) NOPE; EDUCATED; POSH; HIGH ART; IN; GAG; WAR!

• NOPE: Don't Expect Gay Rights to Advance Under Francis!

• EDUCATED: GOP Senator Rob Portman Comes Out for Marriage Equality After His Son Comes Out as Gay!

• POSH: Chelsea Clinton, Hubby Buying $10.5M NYC Pad!

• HIGH  ART: Samsung Unveils New Galaxy Phone!

• IN: The Popped Collar is Back!

• GAG: KTLA Weatherman Tricked into Wishing 'Huge Anus' a Happy Birthday on Live TV!

• It's WAR: Now Bieber Totally Loses It on Instagram AND Incurred Lohan's Wrath! 

(OUTscene AMERICA) PHOTOS: Elton John’s Oscar party to benefit his AIDS foundation!

 

Of all the places to be seen on Oscar Sunday, Elton John’s 21st annual Oscar viewing party at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood is always one of the top gatherings.

This year, Elton and husband David Furnish were joined by their adorable son, Zachary Furnish-John.
Among the gays in attendance were Andrew Rannells, Jane Lynch, Chris Colfer (with BFF Ashley Fink), and Lance Bass with boyfriend Michael Turchin.

Everyone who wasn’t at the Oscars seemed to be at this party including Britney Spears, Jim Carrey, Miley Cyrus, those bloody Kardashians and a buncha hunky guys including Matthew Morrison, Colton Haynes, Mehcad Brooks, Ian Somerhalder, Ryan Kwantan, Paul Wesley and many more.

(OUTscene AMERICA) PRE-view: OUTFEST LEGACY AWARDS TO HONOR CRAIG ZADAN AND NEIL MERON!

Zadan (w/MK) in 2003 at the Hollywood Governors Ballroom

OUTFEST, the world's leading organization dedicated to showcasing, protecting and nurturing LGBT film imagery and artistry, announced today that it will honor award winning producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron at the 8th annual Legacy Awards. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 13th at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.

Zadan and Meron, the producing duo behind the screen and television hits CHICAGO, HAIRSPRAY and SMASH, and who have just been announced to produce the 85th Academy Awards®, will be receiving the Visionary Award in recognition of their contribution to LGBT arts and media visibility.

LEGENDARY: The Go-Gos now on Hollywood Walk of Fame!

The all-female rock band The Go-Go’s got a well-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday. All five members - Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock, Kathy Valentine, and Jane Wiedlin – were on hand for the unveiling outside the site of The Masque, said to be where the band first performed on stage. Among those in attendance was Belinda’s impressive son, James Duke Mason, who is the founder of the new Trailblazer Campaign.

He wrote on Facebook of being “so proud” of his mom and her bandmates and that he was there “not just as the son of a GoGo, but as a fan of the amazing, groundbreaking music the band has created over the last 3 decades.