You might only recognize him if he is paired up with Julia Roberts or Madonna, but Rupert Everett is in his own rights a very successful and talented actor, although maybe not as easily recognizable as the aforementioned starlets.

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The irony is that his acting career was being forged at much the same time as the other two whose celebrity now precedes them with just the mention of their names. Yet, because of his collaborative film works with these high-profile ladies during the nineties, his name and face are not so unknown to the general public anymore, at least here in the United States. Rupert Everett is much more well-known in international circles not only for his acting but also for his forays into the world of modeling and also for his writing.

Currently he is promoting his new book called, Red Carpets and Other Banana Skins, an autobiographical look back at his life and career. The book covers his early years as a privileged youth and his boyhood struggles with his sexual identity. It sheds some light onto how he came to terms with it and worked it into his acting persona. The book more importantly recounts his journey to becoming an actor, revealing his stint as a prostitute, as he fought to survive along the way.

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Orlando’s sweetheart Melissa Crispo has rocked Girls at Gay Days and Lilish Fair every year since 2004. Her band also opened for Betty (of L-Word acclaim) at the Florida AIDS Foundation Benefit, has played Central Florida Pride, Daytona Pride, and Flagstaff (AZ) Pride. She was a finalist in the Women Who Rock Florida Battle of the Bands 2006, and regularly plays full-band and acoustic shows at GLBT clubs throughout Florida. Her debut cd “A Break in the Clouds”, produced by Brett Hestla (Creed/Dark New Day) and Justin Thomas, serves up ten heart-felt and power-packed tunes, with a side of sarcastic humor and wit. This is one radio-friendly/pop-rock collection that will have you singing along in your car (and shower!) at the top of your lungs. Filled with heartache and discovery, these songs blend skillful songwriting and musical craftsmanship with catchy melodies and harmonies. Tasteful piano flavors many of the songs, particularly the ballad-esque “You’re Gone”, while the funk-infused “Your Place or Mine” dares you to keep your happy ass sitting still. The cd’s signature songs “How Crazy” and “Sweet Dreams” have a tendency to haunt you all day long after just one listen. The entire cd goes down smooth and easy, like a Corona with lime on a hot summer day. Melissa is currently on tour in IL, PA, and her home state of NY. She is opening for Sophie B. Hawkins Dec. 1 in Philadelphia.

Check out www.myspace.com/melissacrispo or www.melissacrispoband.com for more info.

Hook is an LA singer/songwriter/activist whose background includes writing and editing projects, indie film music licensing, studio work, and of course sordid band life. Her ‘outside the box’ approach to music and its influence in our lives is as unmistakable as the rainbow flag emblazoned on her forehead. All you lovely boyz and girlz can check her out at Q Radio or email her at hoeck@digital.net.