With MTV out of cash, and Viacom shedding jobs left and right, life over at Logo, America's gay network, must be looking pretty grim these days. Like many of you, Logo's original programming has left us mostly scratching our heads. Noah's Arc was goddawful bad as was the relentless unfunny U.S. of Ant and even bright spots like Transamerican Love Story and the ongoing tv-version of Del Shore's Sordid Lives seem like the sort of programs which would only appeal to a small niche of its demo, which is not something you want when your audience is a niche market to begin with. Logo needs a hit and it needs it soon.
Because we really don't want to be writing a post about the death of Logo anytime soon, we're offering some free, unsolicited pitches. That's right, we won't sue you if you steal these ideas. They are yours, Logo—free for the taking. Just stop trying to make the BBC look so damn exciting and innovative already.
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Marc Jacobs apparently still longs for his ex-love, Jason Preston, which must make things hard for the designer's current beau, Lorenzo Martone. [NY Post]
There's no keeping this couple down! Yes, it's "true" - Marc Jacobs and former rent boy boyfriend Jason Preston are back together.
And, from what the gossip-mongers are saying, the men are just as catty as ever:
Jacobs is back in the arms of his ex, Jason Preston. They were at Pastis Saturday, looking "very much together, laughing and kissing," said our spy. They were overheard saying they'd missed one another during their separation and dissed Marc's ex, Austin A., saying he "is a drunk loser with a hideous body."
Jacobs, of course, takes pride in his reformed looks. The designer's currently channeling Andy Warhol in the latest edition of Interview, which will now focus less on movie stars and more on fashion. Just what the world needs…
Marc Jacobs' new boyfriend better watch his back, because the designer's former rent boy toy, Jason Preston's feeling pugnacious. Preston, who simply loves the attention, admitted to sending Jacobs' new love interest, Austin A intimidating text messages, ie: 'You'd better hope I never see you on the street."
Well, actually Preston sent them to Jacobs to pass along to Austin.
"It's true," Jason admits.Jason actually sent a text message to Marc Jacobs saying that Austin "better hope" he never runs into Preston on the street.
Because you know Jason Preston is so tough at 5'6 and 130lbs.
Both Jason and Austin have confirmed the texts. Mr. Preston seemed to think it was hilarious, but Austin acted confused.
"He's a gold digger," Jason said playing the role of the pot calling the kettle black.
Austin, for his part, says he only knows Preston from the press and insists he would not normally hang out with someone like Preston, ie: a hooker.
Marc Jacobs sacked boyfriend Jason Preston, but the designer may not be completely over the former rent boy.
Jacobs and his new beau, Austin A, recently flew to Los Angeles, where Jacobs picked up another pal, a Preston lookalike. The arrangement proved to be volatile:
[Jacobs] brought Austin to Los Angeles for the weekend, where they ended up squabbling most of the trip. It started Thursday at Foxtail lounge when Jacobs was seen kissing both Austin and another man. "Marc showed up at Foxtail with Austin and another guy who looked just like his ex, Jason Preston, with tattoos and a cut-off shirt," said our spy. "Marc was dressed in a tank top and black sweat pants. He looked like a mess. He was kissing both of the guys, bouncing back and forth between them and acting loony."
Don't worry, true romantics, the gents made up later in the weekend. Although, knowing Jacobs, this peace - and relationship - probably won't last very long.
(Sorry, MJ, just being realists here!)
While we're on the subject of gays in tabloids, two familiar bold-faced names caught our attention this morning. Page Six reports that designer Marc Jacobs and reformed rent boyfriend Jason Preston have been having some drama:
The dueling duo had yet another fight on a trip they took together to Turks and Caicos a week ago. "They fought nonstop screaming matches. The usual," said a spy. The fighting apparently got so bad that the couple took some time apart and flew home separately on private jets back to New York.
Separate jets? Oh no! That's a definitive marker of a doomed relationship.
Meanwhile, in other Jacobs/Preston "news," a "source" "confirms" rumors that porn star Erik Rhodes has been boffing both boys: "Jason and Marc have both bragged about hooking up with Eric [sic] at the same time." Perhaps they can call the menage lovin' McGreeveys and really have a time!
Reformed rent boy Jason Preston took a pummeling Sunday night. Page Six reports that designer Marc Jacobs' beau attempted to break up a fight, but ended up finding himself on the receiving end of some well-placed blows:
A spy outside the West 16th Street club at 4 a.m. on Monday told us, "A guy threw his drink at another guy and hit an innocent girl in the chest instead, soaking her and making her cry." That's when Preston told the jerk to apologize and, "in a split second the guy punched Jason in the face."The fight continued outside, where the club-goer "pulled Jason in the street and started punching him all over." Preston told us, "I thought I was doing the right thing. I felt someone should stand up for her…It was a horrible night, but I'm fine."
Thanks Jesus! We were worried there'd have to be Shiva sitting, or something.
Jason Preston's Facebook page says he's engaged, most probably to boyfriend Marc Jacobs. Are we all sure MJ's off drugs? [Gawker]
Marc Jacobs and his imagined sex life continue to generate headlines for press whores. Porn star Erik Rhodes popped up in the NYDN news this weekend with regard to his alleged polyamorous affair with Jacobs and the designer's former rent boyfriend, Jason Preston. Not only that, but Rhodes used his blog to further fan the gossip-mongering flames. Maybe Marc should start charging… [Gawker]
Call this the rumor that wouldn't die. Page Six reported this week that dashing designer Marc Jacobs ditched former rent boyfriend Jason Preston for porn stark Erik Rhodes. Rhodes later denied the rumors, but now a "source" claims that Jacobs will make a menage relationship public at his eponymous show this Friday: "This Friday will be their first outing together. They're going to take it public at the show." [The Sword]
The Out 100's proving to be the event that wouldn't end: kind of like 9/11, only fun.
The gay glossy just sent over this video of designer Marc Jacobs from last Friday's big event. Watch, listen and coo as Jacobs discusses his Out cover, people's reactions to said Out cover and why he will continue to bless the world with his rip-roaring physique.
Check out what Jacobs has to say about relationships and his gayest moment to-be, after the jump. Hint: it won't involve pink feathers.
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Jason Preston isn't the only man in Marc Jacobs' life. The gay designer would never have reached such great heights had it not been for business partner Robert Duffy.
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Marc Jacobs drew stars galore at his show last night, including this fine - and perplexing - trio: Vincent Gallo, Heath Ledger and Michael Stipe.
See some more crowd shots - and a monstrous looking Courtney Love - after the jump…
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Former rent boy and forever flamer Jason Preston's up in HX this week. In addition to celebrating his sober life, Preston dishes the dirt about his relationship with designer, Marc Jacobs, including those engagement rumors:
HX: So are you guys really engaged?
JP: Hmm. [Long pause] Okay, I'll just tell you how it went down. We always say crazy retarded things, but a couple of weeks ago he came back from shopping, looked at me and said, "You promise to love me and be with me forever?" I said, "Yes." And then he gave me the ring.
HX: A Cartier band, right?
JP: Yes, and it's fierce. It's exactly what I'd want if I ever got married to anybody…
Don't you guys just love when people get everything they want? It makes you feel all warm and tingly. Oh, no, that's our brain cells dying. Maybe it's contagious.
The HX fagalas also snagged an interview with Jaslene, the chick who won America's Next Top Model. It's a fashion weak week explosion!
