New Gay Series " CockTales" FAQ

CockTales explores the life of Christopher Street's Jharmey Smith, a southern transplant from Memphis, TN who as nested himself in the fabulous Upper Westside of Harlem, New York, has tried on several different hats to become the young adult that he is today. He has survived an abusive relationship, the break-up of his best friend, and the trials of finding himself in the gay mecca of the world Christopher Street. After his new discoveries, he has realized that girls run the world and decided to link up with his new BFF, Blaire Knowles, who gives you no middle line you-either love her or hate her. Jharemy and Blaire are co-managers of the hottest gay night club in New York City and they never see eye to eye on anything except both loving and sharing a good CockTale. Both adults experience their own business and relationship struggles that mold their entire New York City experience and bridge the gap between hetero-homo lifestyles.

Continuing with the story of “Christopher Street TV,” the humor of "Will and Grace", and the reality issues of “Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys", the pop "dramedy", CockTales presents controversial concerns such as abortion, prostitution, sex, HIV/AIDS, relationships, crime, and alcoholism, straight up with a twist. We all have CockTales.

CockTales 7 MOST FAQ

1. How do I become a part of CockTales? Meak Productions is working in conjunction with Off The Clock Productions to select the best talent to help bring the story alive. For more details on Meak Productions check out www.meakproductions.com and www.facebook.com/CockTalesTheSeries.

2. Where is Christopher Street TV, is CockTales taking its place? CockTales is the continuation of the powerful story that Christopher Street TV shared. CockTales is showing what life is like once you began a career path and have learned from the mistakes and experiences that came with your early twenties. Characters from Christopher Street TV are still going to appear in parts of CockTales and that story will continue through the new situations that CockTales presents.

3. Why the vulgar name CockTales? When you say CockTales I am hoping that audiences are able to infer that the film is about the tales that come along with men. This story is sharing two points of views, the first being that of how it is for a gay man to deal with men and the second is of how it is for a straight woman to deal with them as well. What is so unique about the story is the men are being compared to cocktails which are the perfect analogy; because with men you usually can never get one straight up… they are usually always mixed up.

4. Where is filming taking place for CockTales? We will be producing the series in New York City. Filming will be taking place in one of the hottest nightlife spots in NYC and we will be starting in early 2012.

5. Are there sponsorship or investment opportunities available? YES!!! We are definitely seeking individuals that want to assist in bringing the story to life. We already have a distribution deal on the table which is very exciting and it makes it worth your time to be a part of this wonderful entertainment piece.

6. What is your message with CockTales? Acceptance. I want to use this film project to create allies for the LGBTQ community. I strongly feel that by showcasing the similarities in how our lives play out it will address a lot of homophobic issues that are destroying our world.

7. Where can we find out more about CockTales? Details concerning CockTales will be updated at www.facebook.com/CocktalesTheSeries and www.ONealAppeal.com. No official website will be launched until 2012. If you really want to be up to date on the lives of the characters that you will meet on CockTales you need to watch Christopher Street TV… order it today with TLA Releasing.

Raz B talks about Lies, Homosexuality, and Molestation

Raz B is mighty talkative. Especially when upset. Bring up Chris Stokes, Marques Houston, Omarion or anyone who fits in-between and it's as if the 25-year-old's swallowed a green light. But the topic is one that Raz adamantly feels he has to come forth (again) about. Lies. Molestation. Homosexuality. Even two years following VIBE's investigative feature on B2K centered on allegations that Stokes molested members of the group and IMX, Raz believes not much has changed. Feeling compelled to revisit his past after resonating with the Bishop Eddie Long scandal, the frank ex-poptart got on the jack with VIBE to discuss his fears, truths, and sexuality.—Tracy Garraud

VIBE: Vibe's far from the first interview you've done this month. Do you feel like your life is being threatened?
Raz B: There’s pressure coming, but I have a lot of protection and when you work for God you have nothing to worry about. People ask why are you coming out now but this has been going on for a very long, Chris has been molesting boys for a while.

How many boys total do you think it's been?
A lot of people share their stories with me. And it's all crazy. Chris used to have me have sex with him and he used to suck my penis. This stuff is satanic, but I thank God for my testimony so I can help someone else.

How long was this going on for?
Between the ages of 13 and 17.

Were you threatened with anything if you refused to have sex with him?
He would text me and say well you know what I did. The confusion is Chris did molest me but they thought he was putting his penis in my bootyhole. But that was Marques Houston. I'm very vocal [now]. I'm not afraid of anything.

Were there any condoms involved?
Um, maybe once it was unprotected. I believe so.

But did you ever adamantly say 'No'?
Finally when I was able to realize these niggas were really gay I was able to leave.

You didn't realize you were taking part in homosexual acts before 17?
Well I didn’t know what the fuck was going on. I was a young kid and these people took advantage of me.

Since this went on for so long, I imagine you may questioned your sexuality?
After awhile… I knew I always liked women and I’ll forever like women. I've never had any male on male relationships. Besides from my past, I’ve never been with a man.

You didn't question yourself in the slightest? Did you not want to even think about the possibility?
As I got older as I got enlightened. Before I lived w Chris I was speaking in tongues. When you got all this money around you're very blinded. As you get older things start to change. But Chris Stokes is a monster and I feel sorry for Marques Houston.

Have you heard if Marques still having sex with young men or boys?
I’ve heard stories that he's had sex with very well known [male] dancers in the game.

So he's a gay man with a problem...
I don’t know Marques like that to say. But any person trying to mess with kids and have sex like that… that’s gay to me homie.

Damn. What kind of psychological damage has your past done to you?
It's done a lot. I'm traumatized. I had to sit back and think. I have a five-year-old son now, so what is my son gonna think when he grows up? He's gonna know that his father spoke the truth. I have no shame in my game, God's going to handle it.

Why not just take Chris Stokes and Marques Houston to court?
That’s a demonic system.

Do you ever get scared that you could follow in the pattern of Chris Stokes and do this to another boy?
Never. I broke the curse. Never.

How did you break the curse?
Because that shit bothers me. I'm speaking up for kids that can't speak for themselves.

Why not be 100% sure by speaking with a psychologist?
The only help that I will ever need is Jesus Christ. I know in my heart and in my spirit what's right, and I know messing with children is wrong.

How did you react to Omarion recently saying you're doing this for attention and money?
That's sad— he just did another Chris Stokes movie, so he's over there supporting that devil. After awhile, it's like, how long can I protect you? I don't know what [his] issue is. Maybe you need to address those. I've never done anything to Omari. You want to talk about my glasses? My glasses are hot! They're one-of-a-kind. Shout out to StevieBoi.com who made my shades. Omari knows the truth. If I said something about him that I know personally about, he'll probably put out a press release saying that I'm lying, so I don't need any attention. You're not doing anything. Only person that's doing something is Raz B because I'm talking about Jesus Christ, and I'm talking about the message. I feel bad for Omari.

Lil Fizz was also joining in on the negative comments...
I'm doing what God wants me to do and it’s frustrating when there’s people like Fizz saying I'm a homo. I could say something about Fizz right now. Being honest, Fizz wants me to meet up w him so I can protect him. Me trying to protect the brand of b2k? That’s never going to happen until the brand is completely torn down like Jesus tore the temple down. Chris stokes is the monster and he’s going around creating other monsters. And my family will tell you the truth about chris stokes and his sister and all of 'em. They all used to be in rooms jacking each other and sucking each others dicks and stuff like that. My family wont lie.

Wow. How has your love life as a straight Black man been affected by this?
It hasn’t affected my love life. I’ve been with my girl for four years. She's the girl in my new video.

A lesbian friend of mine said she's seen you numerous times at gay pride parades. Why perpetuate that rumor?
I’m so comfortable with my sexuality where I don’t judge anyone. If you want me to support you, then I’m going to do that. I’ll deliver my message to anyone.

If you felt in your heart of hearts that you were gay, would you honestly embrace that?
No. Not at all.

Why’s that.
From my beliefs, I just wouldn’t. To each his own. I support humanity, the world being of children and taking care of the earth. That’s why I can appear anywhere. If you want me at your pride event, feel free to ask, I will come. Some of my biggest checks come from the homosexuality.

Have you lost males friends because of this situation?
To be honest I have very few friends, but a lot of real men around the world respect me

What about your male industry peers, is it ever awkward?
People don’t perceive me wrong. I’m in Crenshaw rifght now. When I’m at the BET Awards, Soulja Boy bigs me up. I just spoke to will.i.am for about an hour.

Is will working with you?
Nah not yet, but I told him I have a record I really want him to hear. It’s hard catching up with some of these producers. People like to mind their own business. A lot of people don’t want to be associated with messy situations.

This is very true... it seems like your past has infiltrated almost every aspect of your life. Did you ever look at suicide as an option for relief?
Yeah, but that’s a weakminded man.

When did you think of that?
I think about it all the time.

On a serious note?
Yeah, on a very serious note.

Have you attempted?
Never. I know God has a big plan for me. I want people to look at my story and be inspired.

When will your story end?
This is me documenting my life. I’m not trying to make anyone look bad. People want to make me out to look like a crazy person, but I’m a victim here. And it's in God's plan that I speak the truth.


VIBE.COM By: Tray Hova

2010 Blatino Awards Pix

So it is official the 2010 Blatino Awards were a HUGE HIT!!! Here are some of the pictures just to show you how great it was!!!

Check out complete pictures at www.blatinoawards.com

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2010 FLAVAMEN BLATINO AWARDS®
Fantasia, Kelly Rowland, Dondria, Raz-B, Shanell aka SnL, and D-Woods all show support to awards!


ATLANTA,GA (September 14, 2010) – FlavaMen® Magazine today announced the winners of the 2010 FlavaMen Blatino Awards® held in Atlanta, GA during Labor Day weekend. These gay awards honor ethnic clubs, adult performers, and websites in a variety of categories and is administered by Flava Works.


The celebrities that co-hosted the second annual FlavaMen Blatino Awards® were Raz-B from the R&B boy band B2K, Shanell aka SnL from rapper Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment, D. Woods formerly from the group Danity Kane and CJ Wright. Some of the presenters that attended include 2010 XBIZ Transsexual Performer of the year star Wendy Williams, Bloggers Adam B. Irby, Drama Dupree, Sir Daniel, Newnue, and Romeo Redwine, and singer Anye Ellite.


The celebrities that performed during the second annual FlavaMen Blatino Awards® were American R&B singer-songwriter Dondria from So So Def Recordings, R&B singer and performer Kelly Rowland and R&B singer and American Idol winner Fantasia.


Here is the complete list of all 2010 FLAVAMEN BLATINO AWARDS® Winners



Best Black Club
Traxx Atlanta

Best Latin Club
Chaparral Atlanta

Best Club M.C.
MC Scotty

Best Club Promoter
WassupNATL/Atlanta

Best Club with an Ethnic Night
Traxx Atlanta
Best Exotic Dancer
N’Tice

Best Black Porn Site
Thug Seduction

Best Latin Porn Site
PapiCock
Best New Website
Breed It Raw

Best Non-Porn Blog
Whats The T

Best Personals Website
BGCLive

Best Porn Blog
Black Boy Addictionz Blog

Best Acting Top
Dream

Best Acting Bottom
Remy Mars


Best Acting Versatile
Mr. Saukei

Best Newcomer
London D

Best Retired Porn Star
Baby Boy

Most Notable Porn Star
Breion Diamond
Best Director
Rock

Best Studio
Flava Works

Best Black DVD
Raw Magnum Fuckas

Best Latin DVD
Miami Uncut #1

Best Sex Siren
Eliott Milan

Best Face
Noah Escada



Pictures of the 2010 FlavaMen Blatino Awards® along with a complete list of nominees, winners and the percentage of votes received are online at http://www.BlatinoAwards.com .

2010 FlavaMen Blatino Awards Adds Celebrities to the EVENT

JUST ADDED! FANTASIA, KELLY ROWLAND & DONDRIA TO PERFORM AT THE
FLAVAMEN BLATINO AWARDS® AFTERPARTY!
Plus Adult Film Stars Wendy Williams and Breion Diamond to present along with Awards Co-Hosted by Raz-B, Shanell aka SnL, D-Woods and CJ Wright!

FlavaMen® Magazine and Wassup N ATL (WassupNATL.com) today announced additional stars to perform and present at the 2010 FlavaMen Blatino Awards®. These gay awards honor ethnic clubs, adult performers, and websites in a variety of categories and is administered by Flava Works.

Added to the presenters list are gay ethnic porn stars Breion Diamond and Baby Star and 2010 XBIZ Transsexual Performer of the year star Wendy Williams. In addition award presenters include Bloggers Adam B. Irby, Drama Dupree, Sir Daniel, Newnue, and Romeo Redwine, singers Marck Angel, Anye Ellite, safer sex activist Kenneth Johnson, and publisher Rameses Fredrick.

The after party sponsored by the mega Atlanta promotional group Wassup N ATL will feature several live performances by major recording artists including:
Dondria
American R&B singer-songwriter Dondria from So So Def Recordings performing songs from her recently released album“Dondria vs. Phatfffat.”

Fantasia
R&B singer and American Idol winner Fantasia will perform songs from her new album “Back to Me”.

Kelly Rowland
R&B singer and performer Kelly Rowland will perform songs from her upcoming new album including her new international hit single “Commander".

The celebrities that will co-host the second annual FlavaMen Blatino Awards® are Raz-B from the R&B boy band B2K, Shanell aka SnL from rapper Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment, D. Woods formerly from the group Danity Kane and CJ Wright, straight male porn actor, director, and owner of the company CJ Wright Productions.
The 2010 FlavaMen Blatino Awards® will be held on Friday, September 3, 2010 from 9:00pm – 11pm @ CLUB ATL (Atlanta Peach Ballroom) 3365 Buford Highway Atlanta, GA 30329-3735 with an after party from 11pm – 4am at the same venue.

Tickets to the award show are $10 online before August 31, 2010 ($20/at the door). Red Carpet VIP Tickets are $25.00 online before August 31, 2010 ($30/at the door) Red Carpet VIP Admission to the Blatino Awards includes seating on the main floor in front of the stage with the Award Nominees, photo ops with Porn Stars and Superstars, and hors d'oeuvres. CJ Wright will also perform a private erotic nude strip show during the after party for VIP guests. Tickets are available online in advance at www.BlatinoAwards.com.
Raz-B from the R&B boy band B2K.
Raz B is a former member of the group B2K. With B2K Raz B found success with albums like, Pandemonium!, world tours, feature film work in movies (You Got Served), and as a breakout solo actor with LGBT hit television series Noah’s Arc. Most recently Raz B has continued his career in the music industry and has created his own production company RazBeatz Entertainment.
Shanell aka SnL from rapper Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment
Shanell is a new kind of female urban/pop rock artist who has emerged on the scene – A multi-talented singer, songwriter, performer and creative visionary who is ready to set a new era in motion for female urban/pop rock. Preceded by the continued success and musical evolution of multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning artist and label mate Lil Wayne, Shanell is the female answer to the mash-ups of fun-loving rock n’ roll drums and guitar with hard-hitting hip-hop beats and a touch of sultry R&B melodies.
D. Woods formerly from the group Danity Kane
D. Woods is an American R&B singer, dancer, and actress who performed as a member of the girl group Danity Kane. On the October 14, 2008 season finale of Making the Band, it was declared that Woods was no longer a member of the group. Since her departure from Danity Kane, D. Woods has recorded several solo singles and appeared in music videos for Ludacris and Lil Wayne.
CJ Wright, is an African-American pornographic actor, director, and owner of the company CJ Wright Productions. Known as the "King of BBW", Wright specializes in directing movies with "Big Beautiful Woman."

The FlavaMen Blatino Awards ® will be broadcast live on the internet at http://www.BlatinoAwards.com and the winners announced on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/BlatinoAwards. Members of the public nominated and voted for their favorite ethnic clubs, adult performers, and websites in a variety of categories. A list of the 2010 nominees and winners from last year’s awards are available at http://www.BlatinoAwards.com

FlavaMen Announces the 2010 Award show Host!

CELEBRITY HOSTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2010 FLAVAMEN BLATINO AWARDS®
Raz-B, Shanell aka SnL, D-Woods and CJ Wright all to co-host awards!


MIAMI, FL (August 24, 2010) –FlavaMen® Magazine today has announced the celebrities that will co-host the second annual FlavaMen Blatino Awards®. These awards honor ethnic clubs, adult performers, and websites in a variety of categories and is administered by Flava Works. The celebrity hosts are Raz-B from the R&B boy band B2K, Shanell aka SnL from rapper Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment, D. Woods formerly from the group Danity Kane and CJ Wright, straight male porn actor, director, and owner of the company CJ Wright Productions. Plus Dondria from So So Def Recordings will perform songs from her recently released album after the awards.

The 2010 FlavaMen Blatino Awards® will be held on Friday, September 3, 2010 from 9:00pm – 11pm at Club ATL @CLUB ATL (Atlanta Peach Ballroom) 3365 Buford Highway Atlanta, GA 30329-3735 with an after party from 11pm – 4am at the same venue.

Tickets to the award show are $10 online before August 31, 2010 ($20/at the door). Red Carpet VIP Tickets are $25.00 online before August 31, 2010 ($30/at the door) Red Carpet VIP Admission to the Blatino Awards includes seating on the main floor in front of the stage with the Award Nominees, photo ops with Porn Stars and Superstars, and hors d'oeuvres. CJ Wright will also perform a private erotic nude strip show during the after party for VIP guests. Tickets are available online in advance at www.BlatinoAwards.com.

Nominees and their guests, along with members of the press are complimentary by RSVP’ing before August 31, 2010 to rsvp@blatinoawards.com

The event is being organized by Dwight Allen O'Neal who is also the creator behind the hit video series Christopher Street TV, which shares the tale of four young men of minority descent and the challenges that they face daily growing up in a world of poverty, sickness, alienation, racism, sexism, and prejudice. www.ChristopherStreetTv.com and www.OnealAppeal.com

“It is really exciting to have D. Woods, Raz B, Shanell, and CJ Wright on board to celebrate the 2010 FlavaMen Blatino Awards,” said Dwight Allen O’Neal, event producer. “CJ Wright was the first celebrity to jump on board to pay honor to the individuals who work in the same arena as him and he really wants to take his hat off and salute our community’s talent.”

Award presenters include Bloggers Adam B. Irby, Drama Dupree, Sir Daniel, Newnue, and Romeo Redwine. Singers; Marck Angel & Anye Ellite; Celebrity Hair Stylist Dariel Pulliam, Safer Sex Activist Kenneth Johnson, and Publisher Rameses Fredrick.

After the awards, Dondria, who is an American R&B singer-songwriter discovered by Jermaine Dupri and currently signed to So So Def Recordings, will perform songs from her recently released album Dondria vs. Phatfffat. Dondria is taking time out of her tour as the opening act on Trey Songz & Monica’s "Passion Pain & Pleasure" Tour, to perform for the awards.

Raz-B from the R&B boy band B2K.
Raz B is a former member of the group B2K. With B2K Raz B found success with albums like, Pandemonium!, world tours, feature film work in movies (You Got Served), and as a breakout solo actor with LGBT hit television series Noah’s Arc. Most recently Raz B has continued his career in the music industry and has created his own production company RazBeatz Entertainment.

Shanell aka SnL from rapper Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment
Shanell is a new kind of female urban/pop rock artist who has emerged on the scene – A multi-talented singer, songwriter, performer and creative visionary who is ready to set a new era in motion for female urban/pop rock. Preceded by the continued success and musical evolution of multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning artist and label mate Lil Wayne, Shanell is the female answer to the mash-ups of fun-loving rock n’ roll drums and guitar with hard-hitting hip-hop beats and a touch of sultry R&B melodies.

D. Woods formerly from the group Danity Kane
D. Woods is an American R&B singer, dancer, and actress who performed as a member of the girl group Danity Kane. On the October 14, 2008 season finale of Making the Band, it was declared that Woods was no longer a member of the group. Since her departure from Danity Kane, D. Woods has recorded several solo singles and appeared in music videos for Ludacris and Lil Wayne.
CJ Wright, is an African-American pornographic actor, director, and owner of the company CJ Wright Productions. Known as the "King of BBW", Wright specializes in directing movies with "Big Beautiful Woman." In 2009 he won the Urban X Award for Best Male Performer in a BBW Movie and the XRCO Award for New Stud.

The FlavaMen Blatino Awards ® will be broadcast live on the internet at http://www.BlatinoAwards.com and the winners announced on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/BlatinoAwards. Members of the public nominated and voted for their favorite ethnic clubs, adult performers, and websites in a variety of categories. A list of the 2010 nominees and winners from last year’s awards are available at http://www.BlatinoAwards.com