Email Author Michael Musto

Awards

• 2012 - AAN AltWeekly Awards

  "Why I Hate Being Gay! 62 Reasons!"

• 2012 - AAN AltWeekly Awards

  "Help! Blandness Has Taken Over Our Culture!"

• 2012 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published August 31, 2011

  "Fame Is Better Than Drugs And I Want To Mainline That Shit"

• 2011 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published June 22, 2010

  "Kicked in the Groin at Every Glittery Turn"

• 2011 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published August 18, 2010

  "Where's My Book?"

• 2011 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published December 29, 2010

  "Year in Review"

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2012 Stories by Michael Musto

• Madonna's Lesbian Friends (And Gaga) Comment On Her Performance

  published Feb 06, 2012

  Face it. She did fine at the Super Bowl. She led us through a pop-culture carnival involving gladiators, acrobats, cheerleaders, guest stars, lip-synching, a stumble, and a Wicked Witch of the West... More >>

• I Discussed Conservatives' Orgasms On Countdown

  published Feb 03, 2012

  A new study says that conservative Republicans have more orgasms than Democrats, but unfortunately they also have lower IQs. Confusedr Arousedr Well, I sorted it all out on last night's Countdown W... More >>

• Madonna Does Marilyn In New Video

  published Feb 03, 2012

  The lady who memorably Marilyn'd it up with "Material Girl" is doing it again in her new video, maybe to show what Marilyn would have been like if she'd lived past 36. The video -- for Madge's song ... More >>

• Demi Moore Reveals Her Insecurities And Fears

  published Feb 03, 2012

  The recently divorced actress opens up to Harper's Bazaar with a refreshing honesty, in an interview conducted some time before her hospitalization for whip-it use. "I think there is no way to reach... More >>

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  Diane Von Furstenberg On Her "Violent Passion" With Barry Diller

  published Feb 03, 2012

  I hope no one gets hurt! But in the new Harper's Bazaar, designer Diane von Furstenberg assures us that she and Barry Diller are the most sizzling couple since, I don't know, Calvin and Kelly. "It... More >>

• I'm Number One With A Bullet!

  published Feb 03, 2012

  I've finally gotten my bad self way on top of a chart. According to Odyssey magazine's "F" List -- for the fabulous and fierce, not the fucked up and forgotten -- I have the top spot this week. And... More >>

• Washington Heights Restaurant Hits The Heights

  published Feb 02, 2012

  My trip to the high reaches of Washington Heights began with a really tip-top dinner at Le Chéile NYC, a relatively new Irish eatery at 839 West 181st Street. Co-owner Dave Hollander invi... More >>

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  Jack Lemmon vs. Gay Director: Guess Who Wonr

  published Feb 02, 2012

  Screen icon Jack Lemmon was a genius, and thankfully his actor/musician son Chris Lemmon is keeping his unique voice alive. Chris did his one-man show A Twist of Lemmon in a benefit performance at t... More >>

• The Best Man's Amazing Cast Speaks

  published Feb 02, 2012

  Gore Vidal's The Best Man is the chestnut about the power machinations of various presidential candidates, some of whom are willing to go further than others when it comes to negative campaigning. ... More >>

• Newt Gets A Key Endorsement! You'll Gag!

  published Feb 02, 2012

  As his chances seem to slide like a pig on a water flume, Newt Gingrich has nabbed a major, game-changing backer, according to insider speculation: That all-important political force: Donald Trump. ... More >>

• Paris Hilton Is Positively Brimming With Positivity!

  published Feb 02, 2012

  Maybe it's because she's got some projects percolating. Perhaps it's because the hot air has burst out of Kim Kardashian's balloons. But whatever the case, read Paris Hilton's tweets these days and... More >>

• Marilyn Monroe Was Blonde Down There Too

  published Feb 02, 2012

  I found this thigh-opening tidbit in the immortal book Marilyn Monroe Confidential, by the screen legend's maid, Lena Pepitone: "For someone who didn't like the tub, Marilyn spent an unusual amount ... More >>

• Plus-Sized Brazilian Semi-Erotic Dance!

  published Feb 01, 2012

  And it's performed in a room with fabulously clashing textures, kitsch art, seafoam-green green walls, and a potted plant. As a shrieking observer yelps disbelieving yet enthusiastic narration. C... More >>

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  Four Movies Snubbed By Oscar And Why

  published Feb 01, 2012

  Zero -- count 'em, zero -- Academy Award nominations were given to a quartet of films that made lots of other peoples' lists, and I know exactly why. The films are Shame, with Michael Fassbender as ... More >>

• Why I Absolutely Detest The Theater!

  published Feb 01, 2012

  Here's my new column, in which I dramatically go through the reasons I absolutely loathe any kind of theater! Some of the radically repellent trends that come to mind: *The jukebox shows that leave... More >>

• Don Cornelius Commits Suicide

  published Feb 01, 2012

  The creator/host of the classic show Soul Train has shockingly shot himself to death.He was a legend, a silky-voiced purveyor of hot R&B sounds that made you get off your feet and boogie along with t... More >>

• Madonna vs. Elton And Gaga: This Reminds Me Of Something

  published Feb 01, 2012

  Feuds have made Madonna exciting again, from Elton John snarling at her at every swivel to Lady Gaga appropriating Madonna's chord progression -- not to mention her spotlight -- in a "reductive" way.... More >>

• The Avengers Photos: Looking Hotr

  published Feb 01, 2012

  No, this has nothing to do with Diana Rigg -- or even Uma Thurman in the terrible movie version. It's the upcoming May release which brings together more Marvel superheroes than there are stars in r... More >>

• Worst Film Actor of The Yearr

  published Feb 01, 2012

  Here are the top choices, according to the experts at GoldDerby.com, where they've been predicting the Razzie nominations with a combination of glee and dread. Adam Sandler, Jack and Jill Ryan Rey... More >>

• Camp Is Dead--And Glee, Gaga, And Spielberg Killed It

  published Jan 31, 2012

  That's the message of this Observer article by Daniel D'Addario, which points to the way camp came out of the closet, became self-conscious, stopped being an in-joke, and just ain't campy anymore.I'm... More >>

• Why I Hate Theater! Appalling!

  published February 1, 2012

  Because crap automatically gets a standing ovation, but the good stuff doesn't get one until the Times rave comes out. ... Too many... More >>

• Maude Is Back, On The Antenna Channel!

  published Jan 31, 2012

  Antenna is channel number 166 on my dial, but it's well worth the nosebleed. It's a treasure trove of old TV gems that fills the void left by the rerun channels that have horrifyingly moved up to '8... More >>

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  Kevin The Human Carpet Speaks: Exclusive Interview

  published Jan 31, 2012

  Kevin Carpet makes himself a human rug for people to trod all over at parties on a regular basis. He loves being walked on! I've known Kevin since the '80s, when he was just a young, up-and-coming... More >>

• Shit Rancid Gays Say!

  published Jan 31, 2012

  "Lies! Lies! Liza Minnelli!" "Husband materialr Honey, he was has-been material!" "You know who make really good boyfriendsr Prisoners. You always know where they are."Those and other linguistic ... More >>

• Take The A Train To No Parking Bar! NSFW

  published Jan 31, 2012

  For Broadway babies who've always dreamed of going "way up to Washington Heights," you should do so and make sure to stop by No Parking, the ambient gay bar at 4168 Broadway (on 177th Street). Come ... More >>