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Subject: Ari Gold's New Photos!
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:53:48 +0000
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Ari Gold's Upcoming CD and iLine Cosmetics!
Ari is insanely busy traveling back and forth from Los Angeles to New York/New Jersey recording his 3rd studio album. Just wait until you hear this album!! SO many people and fans have been emailing and writing asking about the new release .....the album is coming together and we will release more information soon! :-) www.arigold.com
We are in talks with Club Promoters, Video Directors, etc - and cannot wait to announce to first single!
Ari also just finished a brand new photoshoot for iLine Cosmetics. Ari is their new spokesmodel for the next 2 years. Check out www.ilineformen.com for more information.
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Have a great Holiday Season!
RJO Artist Relations & Management
www.rjoartists.com
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Interview on Queerty.com
The Narcissist Issue: Ari Gold - Wed Sept 27, 2006
A Musician Who Actually Has Something to Say
For this installment of The Narcissist Issue, we turn our eyes to Ari Gold, a gay singer whose lungs are only matched by his looks. We must mention that the interview originally took place via telephone, but the technological demons shat all over us, so we had to redo it via electronic mail. Our deep apologies to Mr. Gold who, we admit, was far more eloquent that we expected. Next time you're in town, Ari, drinks are on us.
After the jump read what he has to say about the relationship between gay and mainstream media, how we need to stop with all the gay-on-gay hate, and why it's alright to be narcissistic.
(Oh, and we've also included Gold's video for "Wave of You," which was recently named the third sexiest video of all time by Logo! See? We do love you.)
QT: So, Ari, first allow me to apologize for all the trouble around this interview. It's been a real mess, and you've been a real mensch about it. Speaking of mensch, you were discovered while singing at your brother's bar mitzvah. From there, you started what’s been a very illustrious career. Was singing/performing always something you wanted to do, or were there other dreams that fell by the wayside?
Ari Gold: Yes, singing and being a performer was always something I wanted to do. I had my first demo when I was 12 years old, and I started writing songs when I was about 15. While I thought I would be a pop star much sooner, I’m glad my career happened the way it has, because now I actually have something to say as an artist. I’ve had time to actually live life. It makes me a much better and more interesting artist, I think.
QT: During our first interview, I asked you if you felt pressured as a child, if you felt as if the adults around you had complete control over your life. You mentioned that no children have power over their lives. So, are you thankful for the direction you're life has taken?
AG: Children certainly are very vulnerable. I’m not sure if they should be given control over their lives. I may have had a bit too much responsibility as a child being in show business, since I was six and having to work in an adult world and also bringing in money to my family.
QT: Are there any other singers you particularly admire? Anyone you wish to emulate?
AG: When I was younger I certainly had my idols: Madonna, George Michael, Michael and Janet, Whitney and Mariah. Madonna was the only one who was sending out a message that it was okay to be gay, which was really important for me to hear at the time.
At this point in my life I definitely don’t need to emulate anyone. I’m just trying to be the best me as possible! I hope that by being out in my life and my work that I can make people feel like it’s okay to be who they are. I think actually having a gay man saying that to gay men is progress, [rather than only hearing it] from our beloved divas. I do also have a wonderful friendship with Rupaul. He is very inspiring to me and gives me great advice about being in this business and just being alive.
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QT: You've certainly garnered a lot of attention within gay communities. How do you feel about a distinct, somewhat isolated gay culture? What are your opinions on the rise of "gay" television?
AG: I think gay television is a great thing. I think if we are ever going to be more integrated in mainstream culture, we have to do things for ourselves first. We have to learn how to support each other and create our own spaces for us to thrive. If we learn how to do that, we can definitely cross over.
The mainstream media is not going to care about us if we don’t seem to care about ourselves. We shouldn’t pay more attention to some straight actor playing a gay role then we do a gay actor playing a role. But “gay television” is not necessarily isolated. It’s on TV. Anyone can tune in and I’m sure plenty of non-gay people do. Look at what black people have done with hip-hop music and culture. That happened because they were buying each other’s records first, then white people caught on.
QT: Gays get a lot of flack for being "narcissistic," what's your take on that? Do you agree?
AG: Narcissism gets a bad rap. There are so many forms that it takes. Being in the extreme and not caring about anyone but one’s self, being an egomaniac, no, that’s not a good thing. Being into yourself and celebrating your body and sexuality, taking care of the outside as well as the inside, those are good things. If that’s narcissism, then so be it. Women have been called narcissistic for centuries and that is something used against them when it probably is more likely a product of sexism and the way men have defined women by the way they looked. Context is everything and moderation is key.
QT: What, if anything, would you change about gay communities?
AG: I would want to put an end to some of the self-hatred that I see happening within the community. I think we are still learning how to support each other and celebrate ourselves. Its a process, I guess, but I wish more gay people would see how powerful we really are. For example, if you work in the media, you have the power to create [gay] stars. We don’t have to put straight people on the cover of our magazines. But if we are gay, at any job, by being out, by supporting each other, we have the power to change people’s minds including our own minds.
QT: You've done a coffee table book in which there are more than a few pictures of your attractive self. How do you feel about selling your face, rather than your voice? Or, do you feel the two go hand in hand?
AG: In the music business, image and music do go hand in hand, so for me it was a great opportunity to get my image and my music out there in 25 countries. The book comes with a remix CD. But I also did the book cause I thought it was an opportunity to have a gay male sex symbol that is an artist and proud of whom he is. We spend a lot of time looking at photos of half naked men, many of whom are straight models. Why not eroticize someone who actually does something, who is saying something and who we know is gay? Isn’t that psychologically “healthy”? Celebrating our bodies and sexualities is a positive thing as long as we don’t define ourselves by that. Trying to negate our sexuality so that straight people will find us more appealing is not a good thing either. So my goal with the book was to try and be sexual and be erotic, but also to say something with my music, my lyrics, and the text by Boy George, Kevin Aviance and Rupaul and with the introduction that I wrote about who I am as a gay man. It’s a celebration of being gay and proud.
QT: You're now repping iline cosmetics? What drew you to the brand?
AG: The founder of the company, Irwin Rappaport is also a make-up artist and he did my make-up for a few events. I actually don’t really wear make-up when I perform, but the way he did my make-up was so natural it didn’t look like I was wearing any. I just had a glow. He thought I’d be a great person to represent the company so I said yes!
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Interview on Queerty.com
The Narcissist Issue: I Line Cosmetics - Wed Sept 27, 2006
We All Need A Little Help...
As meticulous readers of Queerty, you know that Ari Gold, one of the many artists featured in The Narcissist Issue, has signed on to represent I Line Cosmetics. Founded by a charming man make-up artist by the name of Irwin Rappaport, the line will soon be available for all the enjoy.
In conjunction with our interview with Ari, we did a little sampling of the products. While we spend most of our time unkempt in dirty clothes, when we take the odd shower and actually put a little effort into our appearance, we take our product very seriously. Find out what we thought of the various samples sent our way, after the jump.
Rappaport sent us a variety of products, some better than others. Here's what was included:
Vitamin E Cream: Widely regarded as one of the best anti-oxidants around, vitamin E's a great way to protect your skin from free radicals that lead to premature aging (and nobody wants that, do they?) Less greasy than some, I Line's cream absorbs nicely and did wonders for the bags under our eyes. Now, if we so choose, we can go out without looking like Morticia.
Facial Cleanser: We were a little worried when the face wash came out looking like shampoo. Would it dry us out, thus turning our beautiful faces into nothing but ash? Thankfully, the answer was no. We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanser's effectiveness. So often cleansers leave a residue, but I Line's washed away straight away. Definitely better than using alcohol-based cleansers. Those actually will turn you into ash.
Muscle Rub: It took half our social capital to get someone to give us a rub down, but boy were we happy when it finally happened. With aloe and willow extract, this rub's perfect for after those long days at the office, gym, or the corner. (Hey, hookers need a little pampering, too!)
Shaving Gel: We're more particular than most when it comes to shave gel, so we hesitated to even sample this product. But, our journalistic integrity - or, what we call journalistic integrity - got the best of us and we had a go. Rather than foaming like a cream, the gel suds only minimally. The aloe extract, coupled with the grape and sunflower oil, helps the razor slide with no knicks or slips. We felt more refreshed after that shave that we've ever gotten from nasty old Gillette.
Heal and Conceal Cream: With tea tree oil, Vitamin B, C, and E, this cream prides itself on treating zits, blackheads, and the such. We've got pretty good skin, but we did notice a difference in some of our more troublesome spots. The downside of this product is that one's expected to apply 2-3 times daily, a commitment we simply can't make. Also, while our skin certainly felt nice, there was a definite, unattractive sheen.
Shimmer Tint: I Line also provided us with a tube of shimmer tint cream. We're not much for make-up, but we're glad to have it for those rare occasions that we need a little sparkle. Warning: one only needs to use a tiny bit of this for a nice subtle shimmer. We learned that the hard way.
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Press Release Endorsement Deal
Subject: ARI GOLD's Endorsement Deal and Nomination! + New Album Preview
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006
For Immediate Release
For booking or press opportunities
Contact: Rich Overton
RJO Artist Relations & Management
www.rjoartists.com
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ARI GOLD HEATS UP THIS SUMMER WITH SEXIEST VIDEO OF ALL TIME NOMINATION ON MTV'S LOGO AND AN ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH ILINE COSMETICS FOR MEN
ARI GOLD keeps on getting HOTTER.
MTV's LOGO network just announced that Ari's video WAVE OF YOU is nominated for SEXIEST VIDEO EVER. Ari is the ONLY independent OUT artist with queer video content to be nominated. WAVE OF YOU also made it to the BEST OF 2005 videos on LOGO while Ari's second video LOVE WILL TAKE OVER debuted at #1 on LOGO (a first for an indie out artist on the channel) and stayed in the Top 10 for over 20 weeks.
Make history by voting for ARI GOLD and his video WAVE OF YOU at http://www.logoonline.com/shows/dyn/the_click_list_ultimate_sexiest_videos/video_voting.jhtml
Within the same week of the nomination, Ari also signed an endorsement deal with ILine Cosmetics for Men. Ari will be featured in Advertisements as The ILine Man and appearing at selected events for the next two years. Stay tuned! More information can be found at www.ilinecosmetics.com.
This summer Ari is recording his 3rd studio album while also touring. With tour dates that have included Sacramento, Houston, Louisville, New York City, Asbury Park and Chicago for the Gay Games in Wrigley Field, Ari is still on the go with more per formances ahead.
Want a preview of Ari's upcoming album? Ari is previewing a new song or two at selected live shows. Do not miss these upcoming tour dates and appearances:
Thursday, August 17th 2006 Internet Radio
Windy City QueerCast Interview
www.windycityqueercast.com
www.windycityqueercast.com
Friday, September 1 2006 Sacramento, CA
Rainbowfest
The Depot
10pm
Other performers at Rainbowfest include RuPaul, Deborah Gibson, and Brian Kent!ainbowfe
stival.com
Saturday, September 9 2006 V ancouver, CANADA
Davie Day Festival
Time TBA
Kim Kuzma also performs!
Saturday, October 14th 2006 Milwaukee WI
Big Night Out: A Benefit for the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center
Northern Lights Theater, Potawatomi Bingo Casino
1721 West Canal Street
For tix, call 414-271-2656 EX 121 or email aguerra@mkelgbt.orgww.aqu
afestcruises.com
Saturday, October 28 - Saturday, November 4, 2006 - The Caribbean
Ari tours the Caribbean headlining Aquafest Cruiseline GLBT Group's Halloween Bash!
Sat, Oct 28 - F t Lauderdal, FL
Mon, Oct 30 - Grand Turk
Tue, Oct 31 - Tortola
Wed, Nov 1 - St. Thomas
Fri, Nov 3 - Half Moon Cay
Sat, Nov 4 - Ft Lauderdale, FL
tickets: www.aquafestcruises.com
Finally, Ari Gold The Photobook is selling out fast in over 25 countries. The 96-page hardcover coffee-table book includes contributions by Boy George, Duane Cramer, Aaron Cobbett, RuPaul and others and comes with a limited edition Remix CD simply titled: The Remixes. The Advocate named The Remixes as the #2 Best Independent Release of 2005. The Photobook w/The Remixes can be purchased at www.tlavideo.com, www.arigold.com or by order at any Barnes & Noble bookstore.
Direct Link to purchase book/cd online:
http://www.tlavideo.com/details/product_details.cfm?id=218307&sn=1&v=2
pioneer unflinching unapologetic
--Next Magazine
"a pop sensation [and] smash success!"
-- Time Out New York
Ari is currently available for performance bookings, appearances and interviews. For all business inquiries, please contact Rich Overton at RJO Artist Relations & Management at 917-539-1819 or RJOArtists@aol.com for all bookings and press opportunities.
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Other RJO Artists include Brian Kent (www.brian-kent.com), Jenna Drey (www.jennadrey.com), Liz Clark (www.lizclarkmusic.com) and Reuben Butchart (www.reubenbutchart.com)
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