Morgan Mallory
Powerhouse Singer-Songwriter Morgan Mallory Co-Authors and Sings Toast! For the Dorians TV Toast 2020
One of the most exciting singer-songwriters working today, Morgan Mallory has been releasing a series of singles and albums to establish himself as one of the most creative new voices in music. He came to Hollywood for The Voice, and stayed! Now, he’s toured in “Jesus Christ Superstar” (an award-winning performance) and maintains a busy teaching a performance schedule even during the pandemic!
When doing a show you need music, which means, you need Morgan Mallory. I called, he responded, and here’s what he and I came up with!
A Toast!
Lyrics By Karel Music by Morgan Mallory
Performed by Morgan Mallory
Oscar was a man so wilde
And their judgment wasn’t mild
Went to jail for being gay
Writing all along the way
His characters jumped off the page
And to this day, he’s all the rage
He wasn’t shy, he’d sometimes boast
And that is why we have this toast.
So Raise A glass and
Toast
Today you are the
most
A star from coast
To coast
You’re shining bright
It is your night
So Raise a Glass and
Toast
You act, you sing, you play
Get millions through the day
Your art inspires
The stars conspire
And now, you get a toast!
Who knows, one day, a roast!
So Raise A glass and
Toast
Today you are the
most
A star from coast
To coast
You’re shining bright
It is your night
So Raise a Glass and
Toast
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Hey, ‘Tiger’—You’re Our Campy Show Winner!
TIGER KING: MURDER, MAYHEM AND MADNESS—CAMPIEST TV SHOW (NETFLIX)
THE SHOW
#TigerKing
Among the eccentrics and cult personalities in the stranger-than-fiction world of big cat owners, few stand out more than this documentary series’ focus Joe Exotic, a mulleted, gun-toting polygamist and country western singer who presides over an Oklahoma roadside zoo. Charismatic but misguided, Joe and an unbelievable cast of characters including drug kingpins, conmen, and cult leaders all share a passion for big cats, and the status and attention their dangerous menageries garner. But things take a dark turn when Carole Baskin, an animal activist and owner of a big cat sanctuary, threatens to put them out of business, stoking a rivalry that eventually leads to Joe’s arrest for a murder-for-hire plot, and reveals a twisted tale where the only thing more dangerous than a big cat is its owner.
ACCEPTING THE DORIAN:
REBECCA CHAIKLIN, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND CO-DIRECTOR
@rebeccachaiklin
Before helping put the spotlight on the ridiculously eccentric—and not all-there—Joe Exotic, Chaiklin wrote and/or directed meaningful documentaries such as Lockdown, USA (in which Andrew Cuomo, Sean Combs, Ruby Dee and others discuss the movement to end the government’s poorly-executed war on drugs), Another World (about the Occupy Wall Street protests), and the peace-minded Beyond Right ad Wrong: Stories of Justice and Forgiveness. Chaiklin is also coproducer of Peter Marino: Beauty and Power, focusing on the revered architect and “best friend” of Andy Warhol and featuring comments from New York fancies like Naomi Campbell, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan and Jeff Koons.
Sources: Netflix; IMDB; GALECA.org.
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Dorians TV Toast 2020 On Revry Superstar Virtual Pub Hosted By Karel Sept 13 8pm EST/5pm PST
Dorians TV Toast 2020 Superstar Event Coming!
The Inaugural Dorians TV Toast 2020 from Karel.Media and GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Critics is coming ! The Toast to TV will feature a don’t-miss all star lineup!
Karel to Host the Dorians TV Toast 2020 On Revry
The show will be a “virtual pub” experience, according to producer and Host Karel.
“The theme of the Dorians, an homage to Oscar Wilde and Dorian Gray, has always been a toast, in a pub, a celebration, a gay Golden Globes in a happening watering hole, one Oscar would have been proud to attend,” Karel stated. “Even when they weren’t held in actual pubs, the free-wheeling spirit and camaraderie a pub conjures has always been the goal.”So, how to capture that virtually?“That’s the challenge all shows are facing in this day, isn’t it,” he continue. “We have yet to see how Emmy handles it, although I’ve heard they’ve asked all nominees to film an acceptance speech, can you imagine! The DNC was watched by 122 plus million people, and I wonder if many tuned in to see how they were going to do it as much as the what they were going to do. It’s a creative challenge, and it feels good to be challenged in a positive way.”Karel.Media’s team will again include head of production, cinematography and editing, Brandon Riley Miller. Miller, who completed 60 episodes of “Karel’s Life In Segments” for Karel.Media and Free Speech TV, will handle all the video assembly. “He’s really like an air-traffic controller right about now,” Karel laughed.It’s a family affair this year, because of the situation according to Karel. So that means calling upon friends of his own and GALECA’s to get the job done in time.RuPaul Drag Race Superstar Chad Michaels is presenting, comedy and TV icon Margaret Cho, award-show legend Bruce Vilanche and more videos come in every day. Winners will be announced during the telecast, but for obvious reasons, have been made aware before hand and, according to Karel, “the response from the TV community to the Dorians, to GALECA, has been overwhelming. Our talent booker, Makiko Ushiyama, has been met with such cooperation and spirit of participation for the Toast and the Dorians by the nominees and winners, their studios and PR people. It’s truly amazing, we have A-list superstars any Toast would blush to get,” he added.Karel is hosting, or as he puts it, “I’m the person that’s there with the live feed in case something goes wrong, throwing the show from video to video like a MTV VJ in the 1980s. The stars of the show will truly be the winners, the nominees, presenters and the incredible panel of GALECA members that will be talking about each award as well. This isn’t a typical Toast, or award. It’s more fun, like a party that you learn a lot at, meet fun people, see a few stars. “A list of nominees can be found here. -
Alex Newell to Present Best Musical Moment on Televison at “Dorians TV Toast 2020”
Newell to Present Best Musical Moment on Televison at “Dorians TV Toast 2020”
Like A Rush Of Energy Or A Jolt Of Adrenaline, Certain Voices Sweep Us Off Our Feet. Alex Newell Wields Such A Voice. With Traffic-Stopping Delivery, Sweeping Range, And Wild Charisma, The GRAMMY® Award-Nominated Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Activist, And Performer Evokes A Physical Reaction Every Time He Steps Up To A Microphone. Whether Recording In The Studio, Performing On Broadway, Or Appearing On Television, He Instantly Connects. The Connection Grows Stronger On A Series Of New Singles For Big Beat Records And 2020 Project—His First In Four Years.
“I Always Think My Vocals Have To Be Bigger,” He Smiles. “I Pride Myself On Being The Loudest Singer I Know. It’s Important To Bring The Fullness Of The Actual Voice To The Forefront. It’s Like The Vocals Punch You In The Face Or Wake You Up. When You Hear My Music, You Should Want To Shutdown Somebody’s Runway, Strut Down Your Hall, Dance Around, Feel Good, Or Scream For No Reason.”
Alex Consistently Inspired This Level Of Elation. After Taking The Stage For The First Time At A State Fair At Two-Years-Old, The Lynn, MA Native Devoted A Lifetime To Singing And Performing. Millions Fell In Love With Newell’s Voice As He Brought Wade “Unique” Adams To Life On Glee Over The Course Of Four Seasons, Offering A Groundbreaking And Influential Depiction Of One Of Network Television’s Very First Transgender Characters (Newell Himself Identifies As A Gender Non-Conforming Male). Generating Over 200 Million Career Streams Thus Far, He Introduced A Simmering And Slick Style On His POWER EP In 2016—Which Hit #4 On The Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart And Yielded The Fan Favorites “This Ain’t Over,” “Basically Over You (B.O.Y.) & “Nobody To Love.”
In Addition To Collaborations With Clean Bandit And The Knocks, He Lent His Vocal Prowess To Blonde’s “All Cried Out” And DJ Cassidy’s “Kill The Lights” With Jess Glynne And Nile Rodgers, The Latter Of Which Clinched #1 On The Billboard Dance/Club Chart. Between Headlining And Supporting Adam Lambert On Tour, He Ignited Stages At Coachella, The Governor’s Ball Music Festival, And Beyond. Simultaneously, He Used His Platform To Uplift LGBTQ Youth Through Advocacy And Aligning With The Trevor Project And GLAAD, Among Other Organizations.
2018 Saw Him Switch Gears And Succeed Yet Again. Fulfilling A Formative Dream To Be On Broadway, He Joined The Tony Award-Winning Revival Of Once On This Island In The Role Of Asaka. After A Stellar Run, He Received A GRAMMY® Award Nomination In The Category Of Best Musical Theater Album To Cap It Off, In Addition To Giving Stunning Performances Of “Mama Will Provide” On Late Night With Seth Meyers, The TODAY Show And The 2018 Tony Awards.
“I Took A Break From My Solo Music To Focus On Other Passions,” He Admits. “Going Away From Something You Love Really Makes You Love It Even More. For My Entire Life, My Goal Was To Be On Broadway. I Did That, And I Got So Much From It. You’re Literally Doing The Same Exact Routine Everyday Though. I Needed To Get Out For A Little Bit. When The Show Closed, It Was Time To Go Back To The Expression I Get From Music, Which Is Truly My Own.”
In 2019, He Retreated To Los Angeles In Order To Dive Headfirst Into Another Chapter. Working In The Studio, He Embraced A Newfound Confidence.
