It Was A Dream Come True
The first-ever Perez Hilton Presents tour came to a close this weekend in Los Angeles as close to 1,000 music lovers gathered at Hollywood's Avalon theater for a truly special evening.
Every single band rocked out and brought their A game, and "surprise" guests The Gossip killed it! We heart them big time. Beth Ditto for life!
As anyone who reads PerezHilton.com knows, music is one of our biggest passions in life - and it was a real privilege to be able to put together this tour, with some of our favorite acts on the planet.
We can't wait to do it again! We've learned sooooo much from this first outing. Next time will be even better!
So many people must be thanked for helping making this dream of ours a reality. First and foremost, a major thank you to all of the artists involved and their teams! Thank you Ladyhawke, Semi Precious Weapons, Natalie Portman's Shaved Head, Sliimy, Julian Perretta, Eric Hutchinson and FrankMusik.
Thank you to our favorite beverage, Neuro, for helping make it ALL possible! Thank you to Three Olives and their new Bubble vodka for a bangin' end-of-tour party!
Thank you to Ethan Lader for directing those awesome artist intro films. Thank you to Promo Only for making those awesome video mixes in between the sets!
And big big thanks to Dave Lory and every member of the crew, Todd Rubenstein and everyone at Morris Yorn, Andrew Meyer and Steves Rodriguez and everyone at London & Co., Henry Copeland and everyone at BlogAds, Bruce Starr and everyone at BMF Media, Ben Russo and everyone at EMC Bowery, and thank you to Carleen Donovan and Laura Sadai, thank you to all the venues and local promoters, media partners, record labels and EVERYONE who helped make this possible!
And, of course, thank you to all the music lovers who came out to support new music.
Music is life!
[Images by Rachel Worth via WENN.]
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"As anyone who reads PerezHilton.com knows, music is one of our biggest passions in life "
you need to retype that and put SHITTY music is one of your biggest passions.
Take music advice from a self-proclaimed "passionate music aficionado" who adores Lady Gaga, Slimy, and his party line-up? Take dress critiques from a self-absorbed slob who looks like a poor, red-headed, cross-dressing teenager with bad skin? Accept physical commentaries from someone who clearly doesn't own a mirror and who, ironically, is the most abhorrent-looking person on this blog? No thanks.
Congrats baby! Your readers may not always agree with you, (me included) but that's what makes the World go round! Much luck and love!
PS Can you get me David Muir's digits, by any chance?? Just askin'!
aw Perez, it's cute that you think you're such a aficionado music critic when you're taste is so, well, gay. But good try.
You actually looked cute though I like the yellow plaid and the hair is finally recovering…
Perez, I think you need a life manager. Someone who can monitor your diet, sleep, exercise. It would be someone who operates as your assistant, but also makes sure you schedule time for healthy activities. You look sallow and a little droopy. A good life manager can help with that.
ugggggh that chick is SO nasty!! She makes me want to vomit!
OMG!!! you look too skinny, hopefully, you will STOP losing weight!!
Congrats.
GOOD music is life, not shitty music you support and like you pig face, your smiles are always so fake and I bet you were almost exploding with that outfit, it just looks so tight on you rofl
Thank God that shit is over, now you won't have to beg your readers to buy tickets.
"next time"? your taste in music is ass, btw i love how you didn't thank ida maria lol she was fuckin upset no one showed up at your lame concert and got "sick"…in other words she left because your tour is lame and she was ashamed to be part of it
God is Life. Not shitty music.
HA when a news article said that at a 2400 seat arena there was only 240 people and you have been having to GIVE tickets away?????
Perez you need to shave your arms
i´m happy 4 ya perezito! u have demonstrated to us and the world that dreams can come true. keep the hard workin, don´t listen the haters and just be u, that´s why we all love ya.
You're happy a thousand people showed up? You would be saying that's a failure if any other concert got that few. And how many were only there because of free tickets? Your tour and line up sucked, everyone knows it. You just can't face the fact you have no influence, you're going to say everything you do is a success but you're fooling no one. And that whale Ditto looks like she ate the other bands.
TOUR BOMBED DIDN'T IT MARIO
Re: xoxo_anonymous – #1 TRUE
i only agree with 1 thing! "Music is life!" you should have said "GOOD music is life"
Ewwww,
Porkez's twin is fat as hell!
You are a living breathing tragedy. Look at the fan in your picture. A perfect example of your admirers. omG.
Perez ur really delusional. Only 1K people showed up? Dude, how much in the hole are u after paying the "talent", venue, etc.? Also, have u looked in the mirror lately? How can u possibly be a gay man and look like u do? Somethin' ain't right. U have horrible acne, atrocious fashion sense, and no muscle tone whatsoever. No gay man would be caught dead looking like u. You need to come out of the straight closet.
You know what would be shocking? If you dressed nicely and age-appropriate for once and took that childish color out of your hair. Show up at a party wearing designer duds and look SHARP for once, not like a retarded clown.
CONGRATS BB!!
the show was amazing. (:
ESPECIALLY the gossip.
some of these people dont know what the hell they're talking about. just because THEY dont like the music, doesnt mean others dont.
There might be another one? ugh! You didn't even sell this one out so I find that hard to believe. Music is life??? Is that after your failed fashin line career???
What about Ida Maria? I guess she's no longer one of the hottest acts on the planet since she bailed on your massive failure of a tour. "We can't wait to do it again!" - Really, what self-respecting musical act is going to hitch their wagon to your circus of bad karma after this fiasco?
Gross. Beth Ditto.
Here's the thing… u didn't tell the accurate story. Like how Ida Maria had a breakdown on stage as she performed in front of 250 people in a venue with a capacity for 2,500!!!!!!! And how you did have 1000 music lovers, but the tickets were for free since you had to refund all ticket holders after Ida Maria dropped off the tour. Wow, you really know how to twist things around. I bet I could get 1000 people to show up to an event if I picked up the tab on my own too. Failed clothing line, book, tour… keep it up
The reviews ( at other sites) are hilarious. Your tour bombed Perez
Let's see… almost 1000 people in a club with an 800 capacity, and videos showing lots and lots of empty space?
Can you "don't believe the hype, right?"
That's also why you must have neglected to mention her (Ida Maria) in your blurb above even tho in the beginning she was one of your BIG acts right?????
ergghh, beth ditto is disgusting, how can she call herself a woman.
1,000 people, seriously? Half of those were your guests. That is such a failure I almost feel bad making fun of it. How much money did you spend just to get a thousnd people to show up?
NICE HALLOWEEN COSTUMES.
THIS HALLOWEEN I'M GOING TO DRESS AS PEREZ, HE'S CREEPY.
WTF is that on the second picture? Urghh my breakfast is about to come back up
Is it just me or is Perez starting to look like he's probably got some dusty baggies in his pockets????
You say that "Perez" is a character but you ARE Perez. You're losing your touch and your tour was a failure!
These pictures actually provide a glimpse into the reason for the failure of the tour. First pic - you made it about yourself, not the talent. It was always Pumpkinhead Presents - me me me me me. Second pic - there was no real prestigious headline act people could get excited about. Gossip's Beth Ditto was not even part of the tour. By the way, even standing beside the fattest zebra on the planet, your head still looks huge.
"Close to 1,000 music lovers gathered…" Kinda sux when only 75 or so had to pay for their tickets? Betchya lost your shirt on this tour, didn't you Mario?
Suggestion for the next tour - try adding some talent.
Lose the fire crotch hair and dress like a grown up.
I love the title of this post - "It was a Dream Come True." Who knew that Mario had dreamed of losing money AND what little credibility he has with respect to music, all while being laughed at for weeks by countless website readers? You need to set your sights a little higher.
My Perezcious says "It Was A Dream Come True". Regrettably, it was any NORMAL concert promoter's worst nightmare realized.
You are sooooo desperate for attention. The tour was a complete failure. You couldn't give tickets away. Your 15 minutes are almost up.
My Perezcious's strong suit is not mathematics. For purposes of disclosure, anything over one hundred is "close to 1,000".
Music IS life, but you fat pig know NOTHING about music. NOTHING. Your taste in music is the same as an 11 year old girl. SLIM_E is the worst thing I have ever seen or heard, and Beth Ditto only performed for you because you always give her free press. You are a disgrace. "as close to 1,000 music fans" I highly doubt anywhere near 1000 ppl came to your shows collectively let alone in LA.
"….this was an undersold show during which the headliner broke down and barely performed her set… that being said, semi precious weapons really brought things up a notch for the 20-50 of us who were into it."
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Sounds like it was a smashing success. Lol.
Is that a pile of dog shit on yo head?!?!?
hahahahah…I really don't have to say anything. Just reading all the comments were fun enough. Well, maybe just 1 thing…get rid of the red hair! Looks like you have Lohan's vajay-jay on your head.
I was thrilled when I won tickets to the Seattle concert..it was one of the most fun concerts I'd ever been to! Semi Precious Weapons were FIERCE, hilarious and put on one hell of a show. Natalie Portman's Shaved Head were the cutest 19 year olds I'd ever seen, their music was catchy and they seemed to genuinely be in love with performing. Their energy was contagious. I was so impressed with the professionalism of Ladyhawke and the genuine quality of their music. Their performance was mesmerizing and it'd be safe to say that Pip and her band are my new favorite now! Thanks again Perez for doing this tour, you introduced me to bands I didn't know before, and I'm extremely grateful!
Re: Zombie Hitler – Oooops, sorry.
I saw the show in San Diego on Friday night at the House of Blues and thought all the bands were great! They rocked!! Plus the drummer for LadyHawke is a HOTTIE. It was a great time. Perez was kickin' it in the crowd and was very approachable.
How about thanking Ida Maria aswell Mario…
After all she came on your tour even if she was exhausted. But i guess since she ditched it afterwards she is no longer "a top artist" to you. I dont even like her but thats fucking disrespectful at its worst
Bitch. Lost all my respect for you now. I hope you read this.
Ugggg…. what are you wearing?
Re: Rebelanne –
FINALLY! someone who doesnt talk crap. wasnt the show amazing?
Another classic review:
"However, House of Blues was too big a venue for this show and I felt vaguely awkward as a result of the empty space remaining even during the final set."
This is from Boston, where they were booked into HOB in the smaller setup, about 2000 max capacity with everyone pushing against everyone. So probably, at best, with an ass load of freebies, maybe 1000 people? Remove the freebies, and maybe a couple of hundred tickets sold.
Mario, it's called FAILURE, get use to it. The 15 minutes have all but expired.
And you say Lohan needs to hire a stylist…
Tard comvention?
Tard convention is right! There's only 2 people on this post who aren't embarassed to admit they willingly paid money to wallow in Perez Hilton's crapfest and I get the feeling they're used to their peers laughing hysterically at them behind their backs. ** points finger, laffs **
Re: desireemonique – Yes! I thought all the bands were great! I went home and bought as many albums on iTunes as I could! I'm so sad though, I can't find the song Semi Precious Weapons sang that had the lyrics "She's sticky with champagne, it's okay, it's her birthday" I LOVED that song and can't find it anywhere!
But yes, they were all great performers and a great concert!
If you have a stylist, you need to fire them. If not, you need to get one. You look like shit all the time. You get most of your clothes for free, but can't you match better? Beth Ditto is just gross. ewwww!!!!
My Perezcious's motto as can be seen in the first picture is "No matter how crappy the concert, or how poorly it is attended, BUBBLES make ANY event extra-special!"
I see Beth Ditto finally caught on with the "fire crotch red" hair color.
Don't these bitches ever learn?
Beth Shitto? More talent comes out of my ass every morning! Her voice ranks up there with a woman screaming in pain from a barb wired broomstick gets shoved up her ass while she is underwater! If music is you biggest passion, then please get to otologist immediately!
Perez, please stop shopping in the clearance section of TJ Maxx!
I love how you make fun of people like K-Fed, Brendan Frasier and Jon Gosselin for being overweight, but you never say anything about Beth Ditto. Double Standard for your friends much?
Re: Rebelanne – i know, that song was great. i cant find it anywhere either. such a shame ):
Wow, looking fit, perezscious. Keep it up!
Someone says…"looking fit". Huh? More like looking like someone has been hitting the Meth. Seriously, for some who says he has two trainers… what the fuck is going on with your arms? NO MUSCLE tone, no PECS, just blubber.
In the second picture my Perezcious was NOT introducing the world's fattest mime!
Your head is fucking huge..
yuck
this was your first and last tour and you know it asshole. what a flop. no matter how many times you try to say it was a hit it was in fact such a huge flop lol im so glad it went bad for you. now i lok forward to seeing another celeb mess up your face
Oh wow, you've got an insanely huge head. I saw the teenaged picture of you, what happened? You were not anything gorgeous, but you were cute. You're so cheesy looking now, you just try too hard since you're a z lister.