Thursday, August 05, 2010

Up on a Roof

Had a great time at GLAAD's Summer Rooftop Event on Monday night, where the who's who of gay-lebrities turned out for the LGBT media watchdog organization's annual fundraiser atop 230 Fifth Ave. A fresh-looking Bethenny Frankel -- of Bravo fame, for those who don't watch reality television -- "hosted" the big event (she never actually made it upstairs, but it's the lending of your name thought that counts), and costars Alex McCord (much prettier in person) and hubby Simon Van Kempen (much taller than I expected), along with figure skaters Johnny Weir and Sarah Hughes, cutie Scott Evans, actor and man-about-town Gerald McCullouch, Miss (Pro Gay) New York 2010 Claire Buffie -- plus a boatload of drag queens and other reality-show castoffs I've never heard of -- were also on hand their to lend support. I'm not sure how much money the gala raised -- tickets to the sweltering event were a cool 100 bucks, plus there was a silent and not-so-silent auction (these bathing beauties below walked around trying to seduce guests into bidding on their "used" Speedos) -- but it looked a huge success, and definitely a party I will not want to miss next year. Photo highlights follow:

With "Real World" hottie/fitness model Scott Herman

Scott Evans made a splash with his suit-and-mini-tie combo -- and his cute face

My "date" Marc, who ditched me the minute a sexy bear came out of the woods

Miss New York: definitely the night's most wholesome party-goer

Better Off Red: Ben Harvey -- of Ben & Dave's Six Pack -- puts the meat in a Simon and Alex sandwich

Sarah and Johnny: Look Ma, no ice!

When Bethenny met Johnny

Bethenny in the (212)

Killer views

Ran into Scott upstairs, who told me he's shooting a movie (on Cape Cod, I think) soon. Great to see him again!

With my pals Matt Rettenmund and Marc (this photo via Guest of a Guest)

5 comments:

Jay said...

I can't believe you got your picture with Scott Herman from the Real World..ssss-oh, spill it...what did he smell like? What did it feel like to place your hands on that soft skin? and was he really nice, or not so nice? details, details...we love scott!!!

Chad said...

Looks like fun! I'm so jealous of all your celebrity sightings/meetings/run-ins!

Unknown said...

Was great meeting you finally! :)

Bart said...

Scott Evans - YUM YUM!! Is he as gorgeous in person as he is in pics??

U R sooooo lucky, Kenneth - I am jealous!!

Marc said...

You LIE! I did not ditch you "the minute a sexy bear came out of the woods." I ditched you for a free drink. (Whatever happened to fact-checking?)