FlavaMen Magazine changed the way that award shows usually honor individuals, by transforming the popular night club of 708 into Atlanta’s very own Radio City Music Hall. This event was held during Atlanta’s black pride and to a sold out crowd and hosted by America’s Next Top Model contestant and celebrity BET host, Toccara. Guest hosts included iconic Otis Mack, and drag performer Ms. Ruff n' Stuff with a special musical appearance by gay hip hop artist Anye Elite. Award presenters included Dwight Allen O’Neal of Christopher Street TV, and Ray Cunningham of BE
T’s College Hill. FlavaMen Magazine announced its inaugural slate of Blatino Awards nominees back in July, recognizing ethnic clubs and promoters, adult stars and studios, films and websites by and for men of color. The voting took place online over the summer, open to the public, and the winners were announced at a special ceremony in Atlanta last weekend. Toccara said “This is the one of the best events I have been to, and the vibe in this room is hot.” Also saying “I didn’t know what a Top was until tonight!” (Then making a rhythmic motion of a guy penetrating another guy). “I had a great time and I can’t wait till next year, it’s only going to get better.” About the Blatino AwardsThe Blatino Awards is the first annual awards ceremony produced by FlavaMen Magazine. The awards were created to recognize ethnic clubs, porn stars and websites; for and by men of color. During the summer months, members of the general public nominated those they deemed worthy recipients of the award. The complete list of nominees and the percentage of votes they received along with pictures of the event are online at http://www.BlatinoAwards.com
T’s College Hill. FlavaMen Magazine announced its inaugural slate of Blatino Awards nominees back in July, recognizing ethnic clubs and promoters, adult stars and studios, films and websites by and for men of color. The voting took place online over the summer, open to the public, and the winners were announced at a special ceremony in Atlanta last weekend. Toccara said “This is the one of the best events I have been to, and the vibe in this room is hot.” Also saying “I didn’t know what a Top was until tonight!” (Then making a rhythmic motion of a guy penetrating another guy). “I had a great time and I can’t wait till next year, it’s only going to get better.” About the Blatino AwardsThe Blatino Awards is the first annual awards ceremony produced by FlavaMen Magazine. The awards were created to recognize ethnic clubs, porn stars and websites; for and by men of color. During the summer months, members of the general public nominated those they deemed worthy recipients of the award. The complete list of nominees and the percentage of votes they received along with pictures of the event are online at http://www.BlatinoAwards.com The 2009 FlavaMen Blatino Awards Winners are:
Best Acting Bottom
Mr. Saukei
Best Acting Top Dream
Best Acting Versatile
JovonnieBest Director
Rock from Rockafellaz Entertainment
Best Black DVD
"Raw Rods 2" (Rockafellaz Entertainment)
Best Latin DVD
"Alejandro the Conqueror" (Latino Fan Club)
Best Studio
Flava Works
Most Notable Porn Star
Castro (a.k.a. Supreme)
The web nominees are as follows:
Best Black Website
Best Blog
Best Latin Website
Best New Website
The nominees for clubs and club promoters are as follows:
Best Black Club
Traxx, Atlanta
Best Club Promoter
WassupNATL, Atlanta
Best Latin Club
Splash Bar, New York
