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AMAZING RACE GOTH TEAM RETURNS: KENT & VYXSIN UNFINISHED BUSINESS PREMIERE! ALL-STARS AT DAS BUNKER, LA GOTHIC NIGHTCLUB.
My friends Kent and Vyxsin, the Goth team on The Amazing Race, are back in the new all-stars season! The dark duo first raced in 2007 and almost made it to the finish line. This time, will they take home $1,000,000?
The new Amazing Race: Unfinished Business premieres on Sunday night. Support your fellow Goths; spread the word and cheer them on!
After our NOH8 photoshoot with Adam Bouska, Sebastiano and I couldn’t let our temporary tattoos and Mana-sama hair go to waste. Vyxsin was feeling a bit ill — the two were recovering from the grueling race — so we met Kent Kaliber at Das Bunker.
La Carmina wears: lace top by Moi-meme-Moitie, blue high-waisted corset dress by Atelier Pierrot, boots by Alice and the Pirates.
Sebastiano wears: zebra top and asymmetrical jacket, gifted from Lip Service.
Das Bunker is one of our favorite places in LA for dark culture and dancing. There are spacious sitting areas and dance floors for Industrial, 80s/Goth, and Power Noise (DJ SiSEN’s favorite room). Did you miss my previous Das Bunker photos and report?
Isn’t it brilliant how Seba went from a shy virgin victim (remember our Candy Spooky Theater video?) to a deathrock Goth monster? You can add Seba’s Facebook page to keep up with his descent into the dark side.
We’re swamped with preparations for bringing NOH8 Campaign to Japan, but so happy to be part of the cause! Thanks to all of you for your support; we’ll have info soon about how you can help.
Das Bunker always has colorful characters.
You may recall that last year, Yukiro and I met Kynt and Vyxsin at MAGIC tradeshow in Las Vegas. We hit it off, and hung out several times, including at the Alice in Wonderland party at Bar Sinister.
It was great to catch up again with Kent, and meet Diamond from LA Weekly. He’s had a hard time since his dad died unexpectedly last year. But the Pink & Black Attack is back, and the Amazing Race is on!
The Amazing Race’s new special season premieres Sunday at 8pm on CBS (they’re headed first to Australia). Kent and Vyxsin are are having a screening party in Los Angeles, and you’re invited. Join them from 6-11pm in Burbank; details are on Facebook.
PS: Got a new TV hosting and arranging job… in Tokyo! Details on my blog soon. I’m also in a Norway TV promo right now (a commercial for the Ari & Per travel show that I co-hosted in Japan). My episode airs Feb 25 on NRK.
Japanese Word of the Day: Hakihaki = Eagerly
Song of the Day: Stravaganza – Hold Me On Your Heart (1986 Hi-NRG Italo Disco. Anyone seen the new RuPaul’s Drag Race yet? Who are your favorite contenders?)
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YOSHITAKA AMANO ART EXHIBIT OPENING IN LOS ANGELES. FINAL FANTASY, VAMPIRE HUNTER D ARTIST & ILLUSTRATOR.
Yukiro and I got kowai-kawaii (scary-cute) for the art gallery opening for Yoshitaka Amano’s latest works. The Japanese artist is best known for designing the Final Fantasy characters, as well as masterminding the designs for Vampire Hunter D, Guin Saga and Front Mission.
The themes in the newest paintings: giant round heads, multicolored eyes, pouty lips and star-stamped space helmets. “As an ode to his childhood love for American comics, culture and automobiles, Amano’s latest breathtaking and vibrant pieces are boldly coated with auto paint and metallic glitter.”
Shannon Cottrell photographed us for LA Weekly. I outlined my lips in black and added pale blue in center, dabbed bright blue eyeshadow below my eyes, and wrapped around several scarves. Yukiro’s eyebrows make him look so pitiful — don’t you want to pet the flowers on his head?
There was a great turn-out of cosplayers — many of whom dressed as Amano characters. On the downside, the guests received a miserable ration of wine (one thimbleful per person!).
Anime and pop art enthusiasts, you’ve got to stop by Yositaka Amano’s exhibit at LeBasse Projects in LA to see the claw-handed, glittery cuteness for yourself.
My latest and greatest CNNGo articles:
† Gallery of spectacular spectacles: The most stylish glasses in Asia.
† I had fun writing about superstar tutors: In Hong Kong, tutors are like slick rock stars! Cute Japan idols teach English to nerds!
† Las Vegas MAGIC clothing tradeshow: my report on Asian designers. What are the latest styles?
Thanks for your touching words about Per (Pelle), the 24-year-old Swedish Goth who was stabbed to death, most likely because of his appearance. Latest update: the fifth teenager was arrested and all are awaiting charges. I’ll keep you posted when I hear more.
Keep the Akina riddle answers coming — I’ve got your emails; sorry I can’t reply to every one! I have so much LA and Vegas coverage to sort through, as well as the NYC Tokyo Fashion Festa…
Song of the Day #311: Nega (ネガ) – Idle
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