White Meat Monday - The Celebrity File

Chris Pine (Star Trek) 

Jack Mackenroth (Project Runway) 

Jake Gyllenhaal 

Jonathan Togo (CSI: Miami) 

Kellan Lutz 

Stephen Dorff 

Trevor Donovan (gay dude on the new 90210)

Gay.com Premieres Web Series The Queens of Drag NYC

I got an email from my buddy Jack Mackenroth, who wanted me to pass this information along to the BunnyNation.  From the official Press Release...

Gay.com (www.gay.com), the world’s leading gay social networking site, has teamed up with film and television producer Larry Kennar (The L Word, Barbershop, 50 First Dates), designer and reality TV veteran Jack Mackenroth (Project Runway: Season 4), and award-winning producer/director John Rutherford (eXposed) to air the original web series The Queens of Drag: NYC. The 8-episode series, which explores the audacious New York drag scene, debuts exclusively on Gay.com on September 8, 2010.

“The fascinating part is how they all lead dual lives, both of which are incredibly challenging. Most people think of drag as glamorous, fun fluff. But it’s actually an underappreciated art form that requires an enormous amount of talents and guts. These queens are at the top of their game in the most competitive city in the world and each has a unique story to reveal underneath the wigs and makeup," says Jack Mackenroth .

Legendary drag diva Lady Bunny leads the all-star Queens of Drag: NYC cast, which includes the ageless and evergreen Hedda Lettuce, uber-glam Sherry Vine, the vivacious Bianca Del Rio, sexpot songstress Peppermint, and the classless and campy Mimi Imfurst. Breakout performers Epiphany, Logan Hardcore, Dallas DuBois, and Acid Betty join the divas for their outrageous adventures.

Each Queens of Drag: NYC webisode on Gay.com focuses on an individual diva as she navigates life as a drag superstar in the world’s most amazing and unforgiving city, New York . The series shows the real grit of the drag queens’ lives – both in and out of makeup – as they struggle to conquer the New York nightlife scene.

For more information about the series and to view the trailer, please visit www.gay.com/queensofdragnyc/ or visit the official Queens of Drag: NYC Facebook page HERE.

Congratulations To Jack and Luis!

Congratulations to former Project Runway fashiontestant, total sweetheart, and competitive swimmer Jack Mackenroth (above) on the multitude of medals he brought back from last week's Gay Games in Cologne.

Kudos should also be extended to DustBunny Dan's husband - Luis (below)- who also earned a medal in the swimming competitions.  Excellent job!

The Queens of Drag: NYC

This sounds like a lot of fun. From a Press Release I received this week...

Film and TV producer Larry Kennar (L Word, Barbershop and 50 First Dates), Season 4 Project Runway designer Jack Mackenroth and award-winning producer/director and owner of Colt Studio Group, John Rutherford, have come together to produce a television extravaganza called The Queens of Drag: NYC that explores and exploits the glamorous and ghetto-fabulous drag queen scene of New York City.

Drag legend Lady Bunny will reign supreme in this all-star cast of drag divas, which includes the ageless and evergreen Hedda Lettuce, uber-glam Sherry Vine, the hilarious Bianca Del Rio, sexpot songstress Peppermint and the classless and campy Mimi Imfurst. Breakout queens nipping at their platform heels like Epiphany, Logan Hardcore, Chandelier, Dallas DuBois and Celso will join these ladies of illusion.

First of all, I am down with anything Jack Mackenroth is doing - he is cute and talented and he might just be the nicest guy in whole entire world. But then they throw Lady Bunny and Hedda Lettuce into the mix?!? I AM SO THERE.

Note to Jack and the other producers: I am available for a full-time judging gig. You can think of me as a super-sized Michael Kors ... without the fashion experience. And I work CHEAP - just throw me a couple Arby's coupons and a bottle of Bacardi Limon and I'm in...

The Queens of Drag: NYC starts filming this month. As of right now they don't yet have a TV outlet, although the press release says "multiple networks" have expressed interest.

Check out their blog HERE.

Jack Mackenroth Dominates At Outgames

Project Runway's Jack Mackenroth (who is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet) kicked ass at the Outgames in Copenhagen - winning two gold, four silver, and two bronze medals in the swimming competitions. And based on the above (picture from Queerty), Jack managed to do all that winning while looking incredibly hot!

Jack told the Windy City Times...

"My experience here has been amazing. I love the city and the local people have been accommodating and supportive. I have not felt any of the anti-gay sentiment that is so prevalent in the U.S.," he said. "The swimming complex was beautiful and the entire Outgames was run with amazing efficiency. I love meeting athletes from all over the world. We share the common bond of sport, so it's easy to get to know someone and ask about their events."

Congratulations Jack!

Jack Mackenroth Competing at Outgames

According to Blogging Project Runway, Jack Mackenroth has been kicking ass at the 2009 Outgames in Copenhagen. So far he has won a bronze and two silver medals in the swimming competitions. Congratulations Jack!

Let's hope Jack doesn't have a wardrobe malfunction like swimmer Ricky Berens. Actually, I bet there are quite a few people hoping he DOES :)

Jack Mackenroth's Birthday Party

I mentioned on Friday that I was going to a swanky party, and I did - the 40th birthday party of Project Runway designer Jack Mackenroth! In addition to being a guest, I covered the event for our friends at Blogging Project Runway, so I was in full "reporter mode". And by "reporter mode" I mean "drunk and bothersome", like a real reporter.

When I arrived, the birthday boy himself was outside the Star Room - the night club below the Hotel Chelsea - greeting his guests. Here we are outside the club before heading into the festivities...

And here we are inside, at the bar...

Inside, the music was pumping, the vodka was free, and the people were pretty. Season Four finalist Jillian Lewis, who is really sweet, was there...

And so was sexy photographer and RuPaul's Drag Race guest judge Mike Ruiz...

There is an embarrassing story behind the picture above. When I saw Mike and Jack talking, I went over and asked if I could take their picture. Jack introduced me to Mike, and they posed and waited for me to snap the pic and ... nothing. No flash, no click, no nothing from my camera. So I tried again, and NOTHING. So, here I am in front of a PROFESSIONAL FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER, and I can't get my little Kodak to work. Mike finally grabbed it out of my hands, did something to it, and it finally worked. I am SUCH a loser...

Anywhore, after that mildly embarrassing incident, I went back to my good friend and trusted companion Shanta - who accompanied me to the party. Shanta was supposed to act as my assistant - making sure I had my camera, notebook, etc. whenever I needed it. Unfortunately Shanta, who in real life works as an ASSISTANT at a financial firm, isn't very effective after a chocolate martini. Every time I asked her for something (Where is my notebook? Is that someone famous over there? Where is the bathroom?), Shanta would shrug her shoulders and respond with tipsy but cheerful "I don't know"...

Ok, I lied, she did know where the bathrooms were. I LOVE Shanta - she's funny, gorgeous, charming, and the perfect party date ... but I wouldn't hire her as my real assistant. Then again, the job doesn't exactly pay much (the salary is around ZERO dollars an hour, actually) so I guess I don't blame her.

Much to our dismay, Christian Siriano canceled via text message to Jack just minutes before the party ... saying he had a "paying gig" he couldn't get out of. Of course Jack and I had a chuckle speculating what kind of "paying gig" one gets at 9:00 pm on a Friday night. I suggested Christian probably found this "job" via Craigslist, and not in the Help Wanted section...if you smell what I'm stepping in.

Anywhoo, it was a really fun night honoring the sweetest guy in fashion - Jack Mackenroth. Happy Birthday, handsome! Check out Jack's website (including his blog) HERE.

Thanks again to Blogging Project Runway and to the lovely and talented (?) Shanta.

Jack Mackenroth Fingers Karl LagerFELT

Former Project Runway designer Jack Mackenroth blogged about Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week here in NYC for Logo last week. One of the cute things Jack did was carry around a "Karl Lagerfelt" finger puppet for various celebs to take pictures with. Here is Jack himself fingering Karl...

Model, total hottie, and former Daddy of the Day Chad White also got a finger up in there...

Christian "Mango" Siriano joined in on the fun...

But Nina Garcia decided not to stick a finger up in Karl Lagerfelt - she obviously didn't want to upset a Marie Claire advertiser...

See the whole post, with MANY more celebrity pics, HERE.

Jack Mackenroth Continues His Charitable Ways

DavidDust favorite (and Project Runway hottie) Jack Mackenroth has designed a new T-shirt to help raise money for HIV/AIDS awareness. Click HERE for all the information from Jack's blog. Thanks to our friends at Blogging Project Runway for the heads up.

Jack Mackenroth Unveils Charity Dress

On Monday (click HERE) I told you about Jack Mackenroth's upcoming charity dress made from condoms and condom wrappers. Here is the finished product. No word yet on how much money he raised on Wednesday night for Project Inform.

UPDATE: From Jack Mack himself -

Jack said...

Hey Doll face!!! The house was packed with over 300 guests at $150 a seat. Plus we raised $25,000 in just the live auction. It was really fabulous and fun. I'm not sure of the total but I know the event oranizers were very pleased.Thanks for the post snooks!

OX Jack Mackenroth

Jack Mackenroth Does Condom Couture

My "friend" (see HERE) Jack Mackenroth - of Project Runway fame - will unveil a wedding dress made completely from condoms this week to benefit San Francisco's Project Inform. Read the story from Queerty HERE. I was particularly disturbed by some of the hateful comments on the post - what do you think?

What A Week!...

Wow! What a WILD few days! I am so far behind in reading all of YOUR blogs, let alone posting to mine. Goodness, I haven’t even shown any half-naked Papis in 2 days! I will have to remedy that soon.

I will also have a Step It Up and Dance post - complete with a RECAP, courtesy of our own Darling Joy! I ALSO have some inside gossip from the A-List awards regarding the Step It Up and Dance dancers ... courtesy of Laura K., the Empress of Blogging Project Runway.

I just want to mention, one more time, the absolutely fantastic night I had on Tuesday with Laura K. and the her merry band of designers. But now, without further delay, here is the moment you've all been waiting for (all three of you). Here I am, with Jack Mack (photo courtesy of Laura K.):

I am the sexy one on the right. As you can see – Jack has really let himself go…

To see the rest of the photos taken that night, see them on BPR here.

I'm Officially A Member Of The Jack Mack Fan Club

Darling Dust Bunnies...

I just got a message from the cute man himself...Jack Mackenroth. He posted a comment on my About Last Night post. I am officially blushing ... and frantically deleting all my old bitchy Project Runway posts...

Hey Ms. Dust!!! It was fab to meet you. Thank you so much for hosting with the mosting. Dinner was delish.

All those PR peeps you met are fab. That's kinda the crew that still hangs out. FYI Dale and I are just friends now. He is too wrapped up in opening his restaurant for me time. OX

Oh--And thanks for thinkin I'm sexy. Big Kiss.

I hope you didn't dish me too bad during the season.

Jack Mack
June 5, 2008 11:10 AM