CONDÉ NAST & UNIQLO "SAVE JAPAN!T-SHIRTS"

Karl Lagerfeld Save Japan!T-Shirt

Show your support for Japan's ongoing Disaster Relief by purchasing a limited edition Save Japan!T-Shirt from Japanese Fashion retailer Uniqlo and Publisher Condé Nast, featuring designs by an array of Celebrities.

The likes of Lady Gaga, Victoria Beckham, Nicole Kidman, Karl Lagerfeld, Blake Lively, Charlize Theron, Cyndi Lauper and more contributed designs for the Initiative.  I myself am quite fond of Lagerfeld's design! For $19 US plus Shipping, you too can show your support.

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(Photo credit: Uniqlo)

CYNDI LAUPER AT TORONTO PRIDE (PICS & VIDEO)

She's so unusual. Doing Media for Cyndi Lauper's Toronto Pride show at Queen's Park tonight was an experience in itself. At first we were told that Lauper didn't want to be photographed and that all Media were barred from the Photographer's Pit. Then we were told she was okay with Media. And after being sent off on our way disappointed, we were all ushered back in again and were given very strict rules to not photograph her with a Flash or we would be asked to leave. We were told to sit. Then we were told we could stand while she performed. We were told we could stay for three full songs and then after two songs we were all ushered out by her Manager.

Good God. I love Cyndi Lauper, but what's going on here? Needless to say, many of us who were invited to cover the event were left upset.  And this is not even including the fans who lined-up today at Indigo only to see Lauper late 30 minutes for her own Autograph Signing to which she refused to pose for photos with Fans.

With that being said, I will say that Lauper is a Legend. Although there were many complaints whispered among the many, many thousands of spectators tonight about her Bluesy material on latest Universal Music/Fontana North effort Memphis Blues, one cannot deny her sheer talent. While many female artists from the era Lauper first became a star have disappeared completely or no longer possess the same vocal range they did in their prime, she has still got it. Undisputedly. She is a Firecracker on stage and commands attention with her presence and unconventional choices of Hair Colour (Bright Red tonight) and Porcelain skin.

MY CYNDI LAUPER SPOTTING IN TORONTO

Walking home along Bay Street with a couple friends, I ran into Cyndi Lauper heading back to her Hotel. She had just completed a Soundcheck for her show tomorrow night at Queen's Park as part of this year's Toronto Pride Festival.  Strolling along with her guitarist, Lauper was barely recognizable in a black Fedora and tight cleavage-revealing dress, but it was her bright orange hair that gave her away.  And that New Yorker accent - unmistakable.  Always prepared, I had my CD ready for her to sign and she was just wonderful signing for me and my friends.

She did clarify that she was told she could not take photos tonight, so I will try again tomorrow as I'll be doing Media at her show where she'll be dolled-up.  Trying to remain low-key,  I told her and her Guitarist I'd see them tomorrow night and we wished each other a good night.  This is a dream come true - I've idolized Lauper since childhood!  Check out the autograph she personalized for me below.  Amazing!

Check back again tomorrow night for photos and some video from her concert.  If you're in the Toronto area, come down to Queen's Park before 9:30.  It's completely free!

KYLIE STUNS AT amfAR INSPIRATION GALA

Kylie Minogue hosted The Inspiration Gala to benefit amfAR at New York City's The Public Library. The event was a celebration of Men's Style and the foundation was founded by celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor for AIDS awareness.  Among the guests in attendance last night were Ricky Martin, Kenneth Cole and Jean-Paul Gaultier, all pictured above.  And yes, that undisputedly sexy number she is pictured in above was designed by Gaultier himself who also oversaw designs for her recent Worldwide Tour. The event featured a special performance by Cyndi Lauper, who will be appearing at Toronto Pride early next month also.  (Photo credit: Associated Press)

CYNDI LAUPER TO HEADLINE TORONTO GAY PRIDE WEEK FESTIVITIES

If this doesn't just scream GAY, I don't know what does.  Toronto's world-famous Gay Pride Week festivities will be headlined by a free Cyndi Lauper concert at cruisy Queen's Park on Saturday, July 3, 2010.  Lauper, who has been doing much philanthropic work for the LGBT community over the past few years including her 2007 True Colours Tour, is now giving back to her fans in a big way.  In fact, she seems to be catering almost exclusively to the LGBT community now.

This is all hot on the heels of her newly-launched MAC Cosmetics VIVA GLAM Campaign alongside Lady Gaga. Together, they have broken sales records with their lipsticks according to John Demsey President of The Estée Lauder Group.  The campaign serves to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in women. 

Toronto's Pride festivities bring in over one million people each year to the city and millions of dollars in local revenue.  It was recently selected as the official destination of 2014's World Pride.  I had the pleasure of performing at Pride back in 2008 and it was an opportunity I will never forget.  Should be an amazing show and I cannot wait to see it.

VIDEO: LADY GAGA & CYNDI LAUPER ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA PROMOTING LIPSTICK

Icons Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga as mentioned previously, are promoting M·A·C Cosmetics' VIVA GLAM campaign in support of AIDS awareness for women. The two visited Good Morning America on ABC amidst the winter blizzard in New York. Gaga brought Lauper to tears with her kind words and you can really sense the level of respect which Gaga has gained over the past year.  Just recently, she almost brought Oprah to tears also. Even the host could not help but interject and commend Gaga for her words of wisdom.

In buying these lipsticks, every dollar will be going to support their cause. It is their hope is that every time women (younger and older) apply these lipsticks or even talk about them, it is a reminder to be aware of their own health and be safe. As a side note, this is the same lipstick Gaga wore during her Grammys performance.  Love.

Order your lipsticks online today here.

PRODUCT WATCH: VIVA GLAM GAGA LIPSTICK

Not that I know much about make-up, I do look forward to seeing who M·A·C Cosmetics will unveil as their new spokespeople for their VIVA GLAM campaign. Previous years have seen artists like Elton John, Mary J. Blige and Fergie selected. How exciting is it that both Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper will be joining forces in launching their own individual lipsticks for $14 (U.S.) or $16.500 (CAN) a pop each on February 25, 2010? 100% of proceeds will go to the MAC AIDS Fund which fights the stigma and shame associated with HIV and AIDS.

I'm already picking ladyfriends in my mind to get these for. Are you running out of reasons to dislike Lady Gaga yet?