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11 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com WIRE COVER: (818): DEATH NEVER LOOKED SO WASHED UP!

BY THOMAS BARKER ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF HMO NURSE PICTURES

From Paris Hilton’s A-List fistfights with other celebrities and being caught with every drug in the alphabet to Lindsay Lohan’s repeated rehab appearances and Sean Penn’s porn star slapping brawls, it seems we just cannot get enough of our celebrity lawbreakers. Even worse, we are repeatedly surprised when they receive nothing more than a slap on the wrist. No wonder they are all repeat offenders!

During the Miami International Film Festival, we will get the chance to see a hysterical film that epitomizes the scandalously glamorous world of celebrity lawbreakers. (818) will make its Miami debut next Sunday, March 5th and Monday, March 6th during the Festival, and we couldn’t be more excited.

From the director of Psycho Beach Party comes a dark comedy that delves into the world of celebrity lawbreakers and how, no matter how heinous the crime, the police would prefer to get an autograph instead of justice.

“(818) is about Alyssa Rampart-Pillage, played by Beth Broderick, a washed up TV star whose career gets reignited when she's accused of killing her husband,” says (818) director Bob King. “The glory days of aging former TV queen Alyssa Rampart-Pillage are well behind her, and these days her on-camera presence is relegated to appearances in commercials for her husband Bernie's San Fernando Valley (area code - 818) appliance empire. When their environmental radicalist daughter Topanga dies tragically in an accidental golf ball incident, Bernie goes off the spiritual deep end and tries to give away his fortune, but Alyssa will not have it. After all, she is a celebrity! Eventually Bernie is found murdered and Alyssa stands accused, resulting in the revitalization of her career!”

As a fan of Psycho Beach Party, I can’t wait to see what’s in store for us at next week’s screening. In the meantime, I was lucky enough to sit down with Bob and Beth to get the inside scoop on what is sure to be a major Festival hit!

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Check out what they had to say: Beth, how did you get involved with the film How did you prepare for this role? (818)? How did this film come about? Beth: Bob is a stickler for rehearsal and had very Beth: Bob King and I have remained friends since the specific ideas about Alyssa and the tone of the film in its Bob: Through sheer determination mostly... and the filming of "Psycho Beach Party". He is an important part entirety. When you work on a truly minuscule budget, it skill of our producer, Lisa Schahet, and the grace of our of my life and is always very supportive of my work. is important to prepare. The whole cast was very eager actors who were willing to take on a project for the sheer Whether I am working on stage, debuting a film, or to put serious hours in up front. They are all amazing thrill of it. And a slew of dedicated behind the camera appearing on television, Bob is always there to cheer talented folks who really care about doing the work. talent who worked way beyond the scope of what they me on. He approached me about playing Alyssa, and Also, as I mentioned before, inhabiting Alyssa was a signed up for. I of course would play any role Bob asked me to play, physical challenge, and I had a great team behind the because we share a comic sensibility. This part is a scenes trying to put her together. How did you get connected with writer David doozy... I jumped at the chance to play it. Michael Barret? What has been the most exciting part about What did you enjoy the most about playing filming this movie? Bob: The script for (818) was sent to me and I knew I Alyssa? had to make it. There were producers attached at the Bob: Probably the day that we started with a nude sex time who wanted to make it for a much bigger budget Beth: I really had fun trying to create the glamour girl TV scene on a pilates machine, followed by a 2 1/2 page than we ended up with, which probably would've been actress persona. I am really the total opposite of Alyssa. dialogue scene involving a mother-daughter catfight and a lot easier film to make. But I stuck with it because I I am an egghead who obsesses about politics and social smashing plates, and wrapped everything up with a loved the characters and the dialogue and the world of issues and I tend to play down my wardrobe etc. when major stunt scene involving a girl tripping on a golf ball celebrity justice it portrayed. I am not working. Autumn, who did my hair and make- and falling to her death down a spiral staircase. Only in up, is a miracle worker. I really do not look like that. Also the world of indie cinema! Can you summarize the story line for us? Bonnie did an amazing job with costumes on a very tight budget. Bob was very hands on in helping me create What attracted you the most to this script? Bob: The glory days of aging former TV queen Alyssa Alyssa's look and style. It was fun to be an actressy Rampart-Pillage are well behind her, and these days actress for the month of filming, but nice to get home to Bob: The audaciousness of the characters and clever her on-camera presence is relegated to appearances my sneakers and my back issues of "The Economist". way they spoke. And the way that it mocks my hometown in commercials for her husband Bernie's San Fernando of Los Angeles and the Us Magazine celebrity culture that Valley (area code - 818) appliance empire. When their Can you describe your character? surrounds it. environmental radicalist daughter Topanga dies tragically in an accidental golf ball incident, Bernie goes off the Beth: Alyssa is a creature motivated almost entirely by Why do you think this film is going to be a spiritual deep end and tries to give away his fortune, ambition. She is defined by her fame and could never fit success? but Alyssa will not have it. After all, she is a celebrity! back into a normal life. She loves her kids and even her Eventually Bernie is found murdered and Alyssa stands nutty husband, but her first priority is Alyssa. She should Bob: It already is! We got it made and are debuting in accused, resulting in the revitalization of her career! not be underestimated and I for one wouldn't cross her. Competition at a major film fest. As for its commercial

Russell (Ryan Hansen) and Rebecca (Whitney Able) Bernie (Chris Mulkey) and Alyssa Rampart-Pillage (Beth Broderick)

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HMO Nurse Alyssa (Beth Broderick) & Morris (Vincent Ventresca) The Twins success, I really have no idea... but it's not exactly a bull independent filmmaking, you really need someone like urgent need to provide basic services for people and a market for true indie films, unfortunately. Still, I hope Beth in your troop. She not only gives you her all, but she community that embraced them. people will seek it out and find a way to see it. Or that inspires the rest of the cast to do so as well. Plus she's one of my actors turns into the next Brad Pitt or Julia hilarious, talented, and super-fun. At the recent event, there were seven of us, including me, Roberts in the next month or two -- which actually could who attended to honor the first founder Peter Avitabile. happen! Beth: Working with Bob is exhilarating. He gives me We are the only ones left alive from that early time. I the confidence to go out on a limb, because I know he had to put the microphone down several times as tears Beth: There are a lot of very male driven comedies out is watching my back. He is very protective of his actors flooded my vision. I was a terrible emcee, but it was truly there that speak to a very limited audience. I am all for and that gives me the freedom to fly. I have warned him moving to be there and see that our work has continued male bonding, but there is a limit to how many times I that I expect to be in every one of his future films. He is to help people after all of these years. We have come a want to see the same plot played out. (818) is a truly my John Waters and I am his Divine. long way from those desperate days, but the fight is not unique film with a comic vision that feels new and fresh. over. ONWARD! I think people will appreciate the thematic depth beneath Do you think there are any obvious connections the laughs. to Psycho Beach Party? What are you most looking forward to during your visit? At a time when celebrities are regularly in the Bob: Well they both have murders and are comedies. news for breaking the law, this movie seems They both have strong female leads. And they both have Bob: To see (818) with a real audience who -- hopefully pretty timely. Do you think there really is a Andrew Levitas (George in (818)/Provaloney in PBP) -- is there to enjoy themselves. different standard for celebrities? with his shirt off. So, yeah, probably… Beth: Food. There are terrific restaurants in Miami and Bob: Maybe you should ask free man Robert Blake? Or Beth: Well, I think there are some similarities in tone and I plan to eat my weight in stone crab. Please tell me that acquitted murderer OJ Simpson that question... or Lana also in the fact that they are both nutso films with a lot of it will be in season! Turner or... I could go on. The truth is, there is no "jury thought behind them. If you liked Psycho Beach Party you of peers" when you're talking about someone with that will love (818). Why do you think Miami is such an important kind of fame or the resources that go with it. I'm not market? sure whether its the ability to hire better lawyers or juries After spending so much time in Hollywood, always having "reasonable doubt" about people who've which celebrity do you think is most like Alyssa Bob: Because it's such a center of culture not just for this been in their living rooms, but yes, there definitely does and why? country, but also for the entire hemisphere. seem to be a different standard. Bob: I could tell you, but I still want to work with her. What are you currently working on? Who is your all time favorite celebrity lawbreaker? Beth: I cannot answer that because it might hurt her Bob: A movie set in Florida with A LOT of gratuitous feelings, but believe me this lady exists. male nudity. So if you see me hanging out in gay strip Bob: I'd have to go with Lana Turner. The guy she clubs and such, I'm doing research! allegedly stabbed was totally hot, and she got her Beth, you've done some amazing work in own daughter to take the fall. And, even at the time, the HIV/AIDS community. How did that come Beth: Well I have the great honor to be starring in two her testimony at the coroner's hearing was called her about? films that are making the rounds of the Festival circuit. So "greatest performance". I will be traveling for the next two months supporting their I recently hosted the 25th anniversary of MOMENTUM, release. In fact I will be back in Florida soon at the Palm What was it like reconnecting with each other a program for persons with AIDS in New York City. I was Beach Festival with the Indie drama, Fly Away. I loves me and working together again? a co-founder in the mid eighties and dedicated four years some Florida! of my life to defending the dignity of people with AIDS Bob: Watching Beth transform into Alyssa has been one and struggling to create a support system. It was a very (818) Screening of the great thrills of making this movie. Even though they difficult time. Most folks were terrified of the disease and Regal South Beach are both (mostly) known for their TV work, they are really anyone who was suffering with it. A lot of young men March 5th @ 9:15 p.m. nothing like each other, which is part of the fun. In fact, were completely abandoned by their families and were March 6th @ 10 p.m. if they were at all alike, we would never have been able left to die alone in NY City. Life expectancy was eight www.miamifilmfestival.com to make this movie! If you're going into the trenches of months from the point of diagnosis and there was an 14 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com 15 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com WIRE FEATURE: SOUTH BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL ARRIVES

The South Beach Wine and Food Festival has finally The Festival is honored to welcome back Jamie Oliver to arrived, and we couldn’t be any more excited. As one its family-oriented program Kohl’s Fun and Fit as a Family of the most delicious festivals in Miami, The South Beach featuring Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen, which takes place at Wine and Food Festival continues to attract thousands of Jungle Island the Saturday and Sunday during the foodies, culinary geniuses, and wine lovers from around Festival. Parents and kids will have the chance to explore the world, and this year is certainly not going to be any the Children’s Sustainable Food Garden, play sports on different. the beach, prepare healthy snacks in the interactive Food Lab, and watch Food Network favorites, including “We are truly excited for the 2011 Festival and very Giada De Laurentiis, Tyler Florence, and Rachael Ray, thankful to the fans, chefs, winemakers, sponsors, among others, host healthy culinary demonstrations in students, and staff who have supported us since the the Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen. beginning,” notes Ian Schrager, who also serves as Vice President of Corporate Communications & National The iconic Amstel Light Burger Bash presented by Allen Events at Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. which Brothers, and hosted by Rachael Ray, will celebrate its hosts the Festival. “It has truly been an unforgettable fifth birthday during the Festival – bringing back the best decade and we are so pleased to have raised $10 in beer and burgers, plus the four previously crowned million to date for Florida International University. We People’s Choice Award winners (Shake Shack, Michael look forward to bringing the best names in the wine and Schlow, Spike Mendelsohn, and Michael Symon) to culinary industries to South Florida for many years to compete with their fellow chefs for bragging rights in come!” 2011. This year’s Perrier-Jouët BubbleQ presented by Allen Brothers and MIAMI magazine – the very event that The 2011 Festival features returning fan-favorite events, put the Festival on the map its first year – will be hosted including the Wine Spectator Wine Seminar series and by the grill-master himself, Bobby Flay, in its final showing Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village, and plenty as a signature Festival event. Additionally, Fontainebleau of new soirées to keep the celebration going all weekend Miami Beach presents Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best long! For its 10th year, the Festival is pleased to honor sponsored by Bank of America, which will again feature one of the world’s most revered chefs at its Tribute Dinner the finest selections in wine and culinary creations honoring Alain Ducasse presented by Bank of America of renowned chefs, and is sure to be the best yet with on Saturday, February 26. A veritable who’s who of celebrated chef Charlie Trotter in attendance. the culinary world will be in attendance to pay homage to Chef Ducasse, a chef who has earned more Michelin Once again, the Festival gathers all that glistens for an Stars than any of his colleagues. unparalleled series of brunches and dinners to keep your taste buds dancing all weekend long: Planned especially for this year, the dynamic duo of The Brilliance of France – dinner prepared by chefs Emeril Lagasse and Martha Stewart will host the Festival’s Pascal Nibaudeau (Le Pressoir d’Argent at The Regent featured 10th anniversary celebration Let Them Eat Cake Grand Hotel Bordeaux) and Jean-Marie Gautier (Le Villa presented by Ocean Drive magazine on Friday, February Eugenie at the Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz) 25 in the contemporary new space at 1111 Lincoln Dolce Brunch hosted by Gail Simmons and Michael Road. Here, no fewer than 10 pastry chefs, cake artists, White and renowned confectioners, including Margaret Braun, Barilla Interactive Lunch hosted by Bryan and Jacques Torres, and Food Network’s Duff Goldman, will Michael Voltaggio present decadent delicacies to complement the cocktails Italian in Paradise hosted by Giada De Laurentiis and Moët & Chandon Champagne that will be flowing Barilla Interactive Dinner hosted by CHOPPED stars all night long! Ted Allen with Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli and Aarón Sánchez Food Network presents a Saturday night fête that will Wine + Dine + Design – the Festival’s ultimate dine put a South Beach spin on their popular primetime series around in Miami’s trendy Design District The Best Thing I Ever Ate! Join Master of Ceremonies Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink Brunch at Sea Duff Goldman, alongside Anne Burrell, Sunny Anderson, Paula Deen’s Down Home Cookin’ Sunday Chuck Hughes, Scott Conant, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Gospel Brunch many more Food Network, Cooking Channel and South Florida personalities at The Best Thing I Ever Ate At the The complete program for this year, tickets and Beach – where they will share their favorite dishes and more information is available online at www. cocktails found near shorelines from all over the United sobewineandfoodfest.com or by calling the box office at States. 877.762.3933.

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wireweekly.com | wire magazine | 41 THIS WEEK THURSDAY, February 24 night at TWIST. Enjoy seven different bars, DJ Michael Tank, stiff drinks, beauti- BUCK15 LOUNGE: As one of the ful dancers, and, of course, the only place longest running Thursday night soirees, where there’s “Never a cover...Always a Simple Life Thursdays is always the place groove.” to be. DJ Daisy D. spins fun hip-hop, ‘80s, rock, and dance hits, with Chyna as SCORE: The Penny Back Boyz host the Door Goddess. 707 Lincoln Lane, Miami weekly Friday night party Filthy Gorgeous Beach. Fridays with DJ Mac spinning a true open format and Score’s hottest Go-Go boys on CHA CHA ROOSTER @ THE LORDS:: the speaker boxes. It’sIt’s thethe Meeting of the Lords, aa scandalscandal-- ous new dinner party hosted by TP Lords SATURDAY, February 26 and her gaggle of minions. Show starts at 8 p.m. ANGLERS: If you are looking to nurse that hangover with some unlimited mimo- MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 sas and bloody Mary’s, look no further p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by a night with than 660 at the Anglers. Enjoy great food the ladies, as Pandora Events hosts Sweet and delicious libations in one of the most with $3 beer specials all night long and beautiful boutique resorts Miami Beach music by DJ Zehno. Located near the has to offer. corner of Lincoln and Michigan. DISCOTEKKA: Downtown Miami’s PALACE: Palace hosts Cabaret Thursdays only gay dance party delivers one hell with solo performances by the incompara- of a shindig every Saturday night as ble Tiffany Fantasia. Show starts at 6 p.m. Discotekka divas Vegas Dion, TP Lords, $3 domestic beer and $11 draft pitcher Sasha Sky, and Victoria Sky entertain specials all night. and mesmerize the crowd while international DJs keep up the beat. Doors open SCORE: Enjoy cocktails out on the patio at 11 p.m. 950 NE 2nd Ave. www. and watch the famous Lincoln Road traffic discotekka.com pass by as you and your friends chill and enjoy great music. Tonight Score hosts the MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from steamiest Thursday night soiree with fab 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by FLASH beats by DJ Pride paired with an incred- Saturdays with the hottest music videos ible crowd of delicious partygoers. 727 and visual entertainment by VJ Chris Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Racine till 3 a.m. with $7 Belvedere cocktails all night and free Herradura Tequila TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night shots from delicious shot boys. Located at TWIST with seven different bars, DJ Just near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. Oliver, stiff drinks, and beautiful dancers. And if you’re looking for some hot papis, PALACE: Enjoy a special day of drag DJ Adora will be hosting Sabroso in Bar shows, great food, and stiff cocktails, 5! “Never a cover... Always a groove.” as The Palace Bar hosts Drag Madness with Tiffany Fantasia and her gaggle of FRIDAY, February 25 performers! Heels hit the pavement at 6 p.m. sharp! CHA CHA ROOSTER @ THE LORDS: From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Lords will intro- SCORE: Tonight is Score’s weekly Bigger duce their new weekly happy hour, Saturdays, the largest gay dance party on “Bottoms Up,” for everyone who loves the Beach with beats by international DJ a stiff, but inexpensive cocktail after a sensations, and performances by CircX. long week at work. Enjoy $4 drinks and 727 Lincoln Road. tantalizing small plate specials from Cha Cha Rooster, while a DJ will fill the bar TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 with Tommy with vintage vinyl tunes, 80s hits, and and the locals from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Motown classics. everything. Come tonight and enjoy a full house of hot men and some incred- HYPE: Tonight Edison Farrow hosts his ible beats by DJ Mika. “Never a cover... Friday night sensation, Hype, with free Always a groove.” Finlandia vodka cocktails from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and music by DJ Smeejay. 721 SUNDAY, February 27 Lincoln Lane. www.sobesocialclub.com ANGLERS: If you are looking to nurse MOVA: It’s @MOVA Fridays with $6 that hangover with some unlimited mimo- Finlandia vodka cocktails and a late night sas and bloody Mary’s, look no further 2-4-1 happy hour from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m., than 660 at the Anglers. Enjoy great food as well as fab beats by hot DJs. Located and delicious libations in one of the most near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. beautiful boutique resorts Miami Beach has to offer. PALACE: Drag Madness is the place to be to see the hottest Friday night shows DA LEO: As one of Lincoln Road’s by Latrice Royale, Champagne Bordeaux, first Italian restaurants, Da Leo always and Noel Leon beginning at 6 p.m. You attracts a crowd of locals and regular never know what these girls are gonna visitors, and that is no more evident than do, so get there early! its weekly Sunday brunch. A two-course menu paired with unlimited mimosas and TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous champagne. Corks pop at 12 p.m. sharp!

20 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com THE LORDS: If you love great food in the Frolic Lounge for his signature mix paired with free drinks, Punch Brunch is of pop and the top 20. Also check out the the way to go, as Cha Cha Rooster at fabulous men of Gaiety in the Bungalow The Lords offers a two-course meal paired Bar starting at 10 p.m. and DJ Bryan with two free cocktails for only $25. Zero’s fab beats on the main dance floor. Afterwards, enjoy cocktails poolside for their weekly Punch T-dance. TUESDAY, March 1

LUX: Edison Farrow, along with Omar MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 Gonzalez, hosts South Florida’s hottest p.m. to 9 p.m. followed by Mova’s week- new dance party at one of the most luxu- ly Drag Bingo, hosted by Geraldine and rious venues in South Beach. Hot boys, serving as a benefit for Care Resource great drinks, and fab music! Doors open from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. with $5 Finlandia at 10 p.m. and the party continues all cocktails and half priced cocktails from night long. 1439 Washington Ave. 11 p.m. to midnight. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. MOVA: After a long weekend of parties and boys, it’s time to relax and enjoy $4 PALACE: Better than ever before on SUNDAYs at MOVA with half price cock- Ocean Drive and 12th Street, try it for tails till 9 p.m. and $4 Finlandia vodka lunch or a late afternoon snack, or just cocktails all day long. No cover. hang out at the bar with the locals. No matter what you’re in the mood for, PALACE: Swing by the only gay bar Palace is sure to have it! on Ocean Drive for one of SoBe’s most unique and over-the-top brunches, as SCORE: It’s Planeta Macho, the hottest some of South Florida’s most fabulously Latin Party in Miami Beach, featuring frocked fellows take to the sidewalk to incredible Latin beats by award winner perform for hundreds of onlookers during DJ George Ferrero, Pelu Rivero on drums, Brunchic. Two seatings: 11:30 a.m. or amazing shows by Miami’s best female 2 p.m. Afterwards, check out the sexiest impersonators, and the hottest crowd in Sunday T Dance in SoBe. 1200 Ocean town. Don’t miss this party – it’s South Drive. Florida’s Best Latin Party!

SCORE: It’s Panty Raid, an afternoon TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 p.m. party for women who love women, fol- to 9 p.m. on everything. Tonight Dustin lowed by Score’s weekly karaoke night Reffca hosts his weekly party, Fun House hosted by Tiffany Fantasia. With over Tuesdays. With DJ Daisy D working the 2,000 titles to choose from, you are sure turntables on the main dance floor, you can be the beats will be hot and the to find a song to inspire your inner star. dance floor packed. $5 Jumbo Blue Long Grab a cocktail and belt out your favorite Island Ice Teas all night long. Never a number. cover… Always a groove.

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21 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com TOP TRAX: RICKY MARTIN: MUSICA + ALMA + SEXO BY DJ FR8-O

Since I started writing Top Trax almost three years ago, Wisin & Yandel on the haunting confessional “Frio”. I’ve reviewed all kinds of American music for you— And if you ever wondered what a lazy day on the beach Dance, Pop, R&B, Rap, Rock. I’ve even featured some of with that special someone sounds like, "Lo Mejor de the many talented DJs and recording artists living right Mi Vida Eres Tú" is the answer. The easy breezy duet here in South Florida. But I’ve never featured any with Natalia Jiménez also appears in English as “The Latin artists. Pretty ironic considering Miami is home Best Thing About Me Is You” featuring the soulful to some of the hottest Latin music in the world. So I’ve vocals of Joss Stone. Both versions were released as decided to bust my Latin music cherry this week with the the first singles in their perspective markets. However, the help of Latin music’s hottest homo, Ricky Martin. Spanish version did much better grabbing the #1 spot on Billboard’s Latin Charts, while the English version It’s no secret that Ricky Martin was born to entertain. only peaked at #74. His career started when he joined the Latin boy-band Menudo in the early 80s and then went on to star in The dancey yet bittersweet “Te Vas” is an optimistic good- several musical theater productions and television shows. bye seamlessly blended into the next track – the power In 1995 he switched his focus back to music; releasing Tú Y Yo his international breakthrough album A Medio Vivir ballad " ", which shows us the more soulful side followed by Vuelve just a couple of years later. But it of Ricky. "Cántame Tu Vida" focuses on Ricky’s Puerto wasn’t until he performed the World Cup anthem "La Rican roots featuring wind instruments, acoustic guitars, Copa de la Vida" at the 1998 American Grammy and bongos thumping out a light salsa beat. The dark Awards that the rest of the world got a taste of Puerto "Te Busco Y Te Alcanzo" is by far my favorite track. Rico’s hottest export. The haunting piano intro and almost whispering vocals slowly build up to an explosion of angst you’d normally As magazine covers gracing Ricky’s face began to pile expect from artists like Marc Anthony or Juanes. up in every queen’s bathroom, rumors about his sexuality started to overshadow his music. So it wasn’t long before "Será Será" is probably my least favorite track of the questionable crooner retreated from the American this collection. The opening chant sounds like a rip-off spotlight and quietly returned to his Latin roots. In 2008 of Whitney Houston’s “Million Dollar Bill” and not Ricky’s “daddy” status became legit with the birth of his in a good way, but I guess they can’t all be winners. twin boys, Matteo and Valentino. It was through them Thankfully redemption was achieved with the pop/rock that he finally gained the courage to come out to the track "No Te Miento". It’s a very unexpected sound for world last year announcing: "I am proud to say that I Ricky (at least for me), but he pulls it off nicely. The album am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be closes out with what I call the coming out song, "Basta who I am." So now that it’s all finally out in the open and ya". Ricky’s big announcement may not have come as we’ve had some time to recover from the (ehem) shock, a shock to most of us, but I dare you to hold back the you might be wondering what to expect from Ricky’s waterworks while listening to this track. The combination ninth studio album. of brilliant writing and honest vocals could easily snag him another Grammy. Do they make those in pink? For starters, he co-wrote every track, hooking up once again with longtime collaborators Desmond Child You can definitely hear a difference between Ricky’s and Claudia Brant. To be honest, I’ve never been a past music and his post-outing material. Despite the huge fan of Latin pop. But listening to Musica + Alma + Sexo (M.A.S.) may actually pull me out of my own over-population of “safe” tracks, M.A.S. is one of the musical closet. most enjoyable Latin albums I’ve ever heard. Just be warned: romance seems to dominate the overall theme Ricky gets the adrenaline pumping right off the bat with of the album, which leans more towards pop than the the pseudo title track "Más", a dance floor anthem traditional Latin sound. So if you’re looking for some about loving and enjoying life. The catchy hook and new material to play at your next Quinceñera, you’re high-energy baseline make me wonder why it wasn’t outta luck. picked as the first single. But I’m guessing the similarities to his Grammy show smash may have something to do If you’re a DJ, producer or artist and would like your with it. Next he slows down the BPM a bit (but not the song, album or remix featured in TOP TRAX, gimme a energy) with the help of Puerto Rican reggaeton duo shout at [email protected]. 22 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com 23 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com 24 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com