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Amanda Lepore leaves me speechless.

Last night's DIFFA fundraiser at Jeffrey celebrated the amazing Amanda LePore dolls as designed by Jason Wu.  The crowd was wowed by tray upon tray of Godiva chocolates and glass upon glass of Veuve Clicquot.  From the stylings of Kenny Kenny working the door to such luminaries as Patrick MacDonald, Miss Understood, Richie Rich, Mickey Boardman, Rosemary Ponzo, Zach Augustine, and so many many more the event was a feast for the eyes. 

Any writing will not do the event justice, but the Offender-cam
is up to the job.  After the jump, click the pictures and feel like you are there.

Terromoto de Alcorcon banks with Larry Tee

Terromoto de Alcorcon isn't exactly a name that rolls off the tongue, but maybe if put as "that flamenco singer with the video spoof of Hung Up" the recognition is immediate.  The star of Time Gous Con Loli is coming to the US.

Larry Tee, Amanda Lepore, and Sophia Lamar will also be onhand to see de Alcorcon's US debut of her live performance this Saturday at Element (at the Bank, Houston at Essex).

In case you haven't seen the video (Hung Up is so six months ago but still) check it out after the jump.

Amanda Lepore is a sell-out

The initial run of Amanda Lepore dolls  by designer Jason Wu have sold out after having been available at Jeffrey less than two days.  Rumor has it that more dolls will be produced for the DIFFA fundraiser.  (For which party pictures will be posted April 11.)  Among those that wanted dolls, but couldn't get them, are Pamela Anderson, Hugh Hefner, and Mister and Mister Elton John.  Maybe if enough people ask
more will be produced so that people (like me) can  obtain their own Amanda Lepore.

Even if the doll is unattainable there is another way that Amanda may find a way into our homes soon.  In the latest step toward having her own television show la Lepore has signed with Classic Entertainment Group  (of Gastineau Girls and others) to create a reality show, tentatively titled Amanda Cross Country.

First look: Amanda Lepore as "Couture Baby"

The first images of the Amanda Lepore dolls are beginning to be released.  Pictured is "Couture Baby" Amanda Lepore Doll with makeup by NARS.

The dolls will be available sooner than previously reported.  All three Amanda dolls will be sold at the NARS Cosmetics counter at Jeffrey NY beginning April 3 leading up to the April 11 fundraiser at Jeffrey NY.  Additionally, the "Work Out" version will be sold at David Barton a week prior to April 11. 

Make room on your shelf for Amanda LePore

From the figurative to the literal:  Amanda LePore is a doll, actually a line of dolls.  Instead of plying her with promises and cash to get her through your door, you can just buy her and take her home. 

Although some are snarky or rude when they mention Amanda, we've been around her for years (has it really been over a decade?) and found her to be funny, self-effacing, and beautiful.  Where some artists may use canvas or clay, Amanda has allowed art to subsume her, becoming a piece of living, breathing art.

The dolls will go on sale April 11, exclusively at Jeffrey.  Proceeds will benefit DIFFA (Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS).

Until then let Amanda sing for you (and pose after the jump):

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• Drop the attitude and give Christopher Street some props.
• Suspicious package?  MTA security is keeping the women's rooms transsexual-freel.
• During an emergency "gay bars should remain open as community centres and gathering places for news and support".  And here we thought there was no reason to move to L.A.
• Who can turn the world on with her smile?  Amanda LePore!  (Via Queerty)
• Clay Aiken is a joke.  (scroll to bottom (no pun intended))
• Enough about Clay, who will be the next Gaymerican Idol?

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• Turns out "Wake up calls" was derivative.  My bad.
• Hating on Amanda LePore is a treasonable act in my book.
• Did you do things like this with your legos too? (Via towleroad.)
• Jake Gyllenhall photographs gaily.
• Searching youtube?  You don't always get what you want.  But if you try sometimes, you might just get what you need.
• Captain Kirk lands on planet gay.  At 74.
• If Star Jones is Laci Peterson and Al Reynolds is Scott Peterson, then will Lady Bunny get to play Amber Frey?
• The new girls on America's Next Top Model have me longing for Robin, Elyse, and Adrianne.
• You get what you pay for.  Which is why free things often don't work.
• "Most people do not like people they find to be stupid and don't choose to spend time with them." is,like, the statement of some, like, smart and ugly reviewer.  My life has been dedicated to someday becoming a "Garçon Stupide", and someday that dream will be achieved.  (Via Gay News Blog.)