| Perez Hilton | |
| Born | Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. March 23, 1978 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| Residence | Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation | Gossip columnist, blogger, actor, television personality |
Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West A gossip columnist is someone who writes a gossip column in a Newspaper or Magazine, especially a gossip magazine. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works A celebrity is a widely-recognized or famous person who commands a high degree of public and media attention (born March 23, 1978) is an American blogger and television personality. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A blog (a contraction of the term " Web log " is a Web site, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary descriptions of A celebrity is a widely-recognized or famous person who commands a high degree of public and media attention His blog is Perezhilton. com (formerly PageSixSixSix. com), which he writes under the pseudonym Perez Hilton. A pseudonym is a fictitious alternative to a person's legal name (see Alias) On his website Lavandeira posts gossip items about musicians, actors and celebrities. He often posts tabloid photographs over which he has added his own captions or "doodles. " His blog has garnered both positive and negative attention for its brash attitude, its active "outing" of closeted homosexual celebrities and for its role in the increasing coverage of celebrities in all forms of media. In the late twentieth century outing became a common term for taking someone "out of The closet "—that is publicising that someone is Gay. "Popular press" redirects here note that the University of Wisconsin Press publishes under the imprint "The Popular Press"
Lavandeira was born in Miami, Florida to Cuban parents of Galician ancestry. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Cubans (Cubanos are people inhabiting or originating from Cuba. The Galicians ( Galician: Galegos) are an Ethnic group or Nationality whose homeland is Galicia, which is a historical region He graduated in 1996 from Belen Jesuit Preparatory School and received his BA in drama from New York University. History Belen's time in Cuba March 2, 1854 - Queen Drama is the specific mode of Fiction represented in Performance. New York University ( NYU) is a private, Nonsectarian, Coeducational Research University in New York City. He divides his time between residences in Manhattan and Los Angeles, California, where he has lived since 2002. Manhattan Island, in New York Harbor, is much the largest part of the Borough of Manhattan, one of the Five Boroughs which form the City of New York Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.
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Mario Lavandeira graduated from New York University in 2000. Before beginning his blogging career, Lavandeira attempted a career as an actor[1], briefly worked as a media relations assistant for gay rights organization GLAAD, was a freelance writer for gay publications, worked as a receptionist for NYC gay events club Urban Outings, and was briefly the managing editor of Instinct, a gay men's magazine. Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender social movements share related goals of social acceptance of Homosexuality, Bisexuality and Transgenderism Lesbian The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation ( GLAAD) is a Non-profit organization of LGBT Activism that is "dedicated to promoting and The City of New York Instinct ( is a monthly American Magazine geared toward Gay men published by Instinct Publishing Inc [2] He says he started blogging "because it seemed easy. "[3][4]
Lavandeira's angle on celebrity gossip includes an unapologetic desire to mingle with and be a part of celebrity culture. He often describes celebrity awards shows, clubs, and private events he has attended, and posts photographs of himself with the celebrities he writes about under the "Personally Perez" category of his blog. [5][6] Some have suggested, however, that Lavandeira's proximity to the celebrities about whom he writes has led to biased coverage on his blog. Media bias in the United States He purports to have befriended Paris Hilton, the source of his nickname and frequent subject of his posts. It has been noted, for example, that Lavandeira rarely reports on stories or rumors casting Hilton in a negative or unflattering light,[7] and that, unlike most gossip blogs, he often acknowledges and praises her positive achievements. [8] Lavandeira has been known to speak out publicly against the discriminatory behavior of celebrities and other public figures. Unlike most discrimination policies discrimination between, which is the discernment of qualities and recognition of the differences focused here discrimination against is For instance, Lavandeira called for the firing of Isaiah Washington from ABC television series Grey's Anatomy for making homophobic remarks and called for his readers to do the same. Isaiah Washington IV (born August 3, 1963) is an American Actor. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Grey’s Anatomy is an American Primetime television medical drama. BenPhelpsJPG|thumb|right|Westboro Baptist Church picket signs with Ben Phelps grandson of Fred Phelps [9] However, in early 2007, Lavandeira was criticized by the blog The Hollywood Gossip for ignoring racist and homophobic remarks made by Paris Hilton. [10]
Lavandeira often promotes his favorite up-and-coming musicians by posting streams of their songs under the "Listen To This" category of his blog. [11] London-based singer Mika's 2007 rise to popular success in North America has been partially attributed to Lavandeira's frequent support. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Mica Penniman (born 18 August 1983) known as Mika (ˈmiːkə is a Lebanese-born, London-based, Grammy -nominated and BRIT Award [12][13] Lavandeira and Mika also claim to be friends. [14][15]
On March 11, 2005, within the first six months of Lavandeira's blogging career, PageSixSixSix. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. com was named "Hollywood's Most-Hated Website" by The Insider, catalyzing an initial surge in its popularity which temporarily crippled its server. The Insider is a Tabloid television news program covering events and celebrities The term web server can mean one of two things A Computer program that is responsible for accepting HTTP requests from web clients which are [16][17][18] Lavandeira claimed that on July 30, 2007, a seemingly "ordinary day," Perezhilton. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. com had over 8. 82 million page views in a 24 hour period. [19] Other sources dispute the reliability of Lavandeira's traffic claims. [20]
Pop singer Fergie has confirmed that she is referring to Lavandeira in her 2006 song "Pedestal," in which she criticizes an unidentified person for making negative remarks about her on the internet. Stacy Ann Ferguson (born March 27 1975 better known by her Stage name Fergie, is an American pop / R&B Singer-songwriter The Dutchess is the solo debut album of American pop / R&B singer Fergie, who is a member of The Black Eyed Peas. [21]
On August 17, 2007, citing exclusive sources, Lavandeira announced the death of Cuban President Fidel Castro, claiming that he was the first media outlet in the world to do so. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13 1926 is a Cuban revolutionary leader who was prime minister of Cuba from December 1959 to December 1976 and then president until [22] Although Lavadeira claimed that U. S. officials would be making an announcement within hours, no announcement was made, and no major media outlets verified Castro's death. [23] The Associated Press later determined that rumors were sparked by a meeting of Miami officials who were to discuss the city's plans when Castro passes away. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Rumors were further fueled by a road closure in the Florida Keys that was due to a police standoff. The Florida Keys are an Archipelago of about 1700 islands in the southeast United States. [24] Castro appeared in an interview on Cuban television on September 21, 2007, "looking frail but sounding lucid," and mocking rumors of his death. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [25]
A suit against Lavendeira for copyright infringement was filed by Zomba Label Group on October 11, 2007, stating that Lavendeira illegally posted recordings by Britney Spears on PerezHilton. Copyright is a legal concept enacted by Governments, giving the creator of an original work of authorship Exclusive rights to control its distribution usually for Zomba Label Group was founded in Britain during 1977 by Clive Calder as a book-publishing venture and moved into the recording business in 1981 as Zomba Recording Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Britney Jean Spears (born December 2 1981 is an American recording artist and entertainer com. The illegal postings include at least 10 completed songs and unfinished recordings leaked over a period of three months. The suit asks for real and punitive damages in an unspecified amount as well as legal costs. Spears is not a party to the suit. [26]
On October 11, 2007, a judge cleared the way for Lavendeira to be deposed in a on-going defamation suit brought against him by DJ Samantha Ronson, after a post on PerezHilton. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. A disc jockey (also known as DJ or deejay) is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience Samantha Ronson (born 7 August 1977 is an English Singer-songwriter and Disc jockey, who currently lives in Los Angeles California. com claimed that she had planted cocaine in friend Lindsay Lohan's car and set Lohan up to be photographed while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Lindsay Dee Lohan (born July 2 1986 is an American Actress, model and Pop music Singer. Lavendeira's report was a repetition of gossip initially posted on CelebrityBabylon. com. The judge was informed in court that the owner of that site has already settled the case with Ronson. [27] On January 23, 2008, Perez Hilton was awarded by Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle $85,000 in this lawsuit filed by Ronson. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common In Common law systems a superior court is a Court of general Competence which typically has unlimited Jurisdiction with regard to civil and [28]
Lavandeira has attracted lawsuits due to his use of video footage of celebrities on his blog. He was named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by attorneys for Irish actor Colin Farrell on July 18, 2005, after posting a link to Farrell's sex tape with then-girlfriend Nicole Narain on his site[29] and on February 20, 2007, a lawsuit filed against him by Universal City Studios Productions LLP for posting a topless image of actress Jennifer Aniston that was allegedly "misappropriated and illegally copied" from unreleased footage from her 2006 motion picture The Break-Up. In law a lawsuit is a civil action brought before a Court in which the party commencing the action the Plaintiff, seeks a legal or equitable remedy Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Colin James Farrell (born May 31, 1976) is an Irish Actor, who has appeared in several high-profile Hollywood films including Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A celebrity sex tape is a home video of Sex acts, as performed by a Celebrity and his or her partner which finds Internet and/or bootleg Nicole Narain (born July 28, 1974) is an American model and actress. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Universal Studios (sometimes called Universal Pictures or Universal City Studios) a subsidiary of NBC Universal, is a major Global American Jennifer Joanna Aniston (born February 11 1969 is an American Film and television actress. The Break-Up is a 2006 Comedy-drama film from Universal Pictures starring Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston, Joey [30]
Bloggers, journalists, news agencies and photographers alike have charged that Lavandeira posts paparazzi photographs and other copyrighted content from their sites. Paparazzi is a plural term ( paparazzo being the singular form for Photographers who take unstaged and/or candid photographs of Celebrities Copyright is a legal concept enacted by Governments, giving the creator of an original work of authorship Exclusive rights to control its distribution usually for [31] On November 30, 2006, celebrity photo agency X17Online filed a lawsuit against Lavandeira in federal court, seeking over US$7. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The United States district courts are the general Trial courts of the United States federal court system. 5 million in damages for copyright infringement. 'Copyright infringement' (or copyright violation) is the unauthorized use of material that is covered by Copyright law in a manner that violates [32] X17's co-owner Robin Navarre told the LA Times that the sale value of their photographs has been significantly reduced because the photos have appeared on PerezHilton. The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily Newspaper published in Los Angeles California and distributed com before they could be published in magazines to which exclusivity is important. Navarre said,
"X17 can make as much as tens of thousands of dollars from one magazine on an exclusive story. In the case of the Spears smooch shot, X17 sold a two-page spread to Us Weekly, but the magazine decided to shrink the photo play (which lowered the price by $10,000, to $15,000). . . because the images had already been on Hilton's site and others. "[33]
Lavandeira defends his use of this material by claiming it falls under the fair use exception to the Copyright Act; that is, according to the LA Times, the photos are altered "to achieve a satiric or humorous end. Fair use is a doctrine in United States copyright law that allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders such as use for United States copyright law governs the legally enforceable rights of creative and artistic works in the United States. "[33] On March 9, 2007, a judge ruled that Lavandeira could continue operating his website while the lawsuit remains before the courts. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [34] On April 23, 2007, a consortium of five celebrity photo agencies filed a joint lawsuit in federal district court in California against Lavandeira, claiming more than US$7 million in damages from 25 instances of alleged copyright infringement. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The United States district courts are the general Trial courts of the United States federal court system. [35] Just days later, on April 26, 2007, upon arriving at the Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney, Australia to attend the MTV Australia Video Music Awards, Lavandeira was served with a lawsuit by celebrity photo agency PhotoNews claiming C$4,200 in damages for his alleged unauthorized use of a single copyrighted paparazzi photograph of John Mayer and Jessica Simpson. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Sydney Airport (also known as Kingsford Smith International Airport), is located in the Sydney suburb of Mascot. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The MTV Australia Awards (previously known as the MTV Australia Video Music Awards or AVMA's started in 2005 and is Australia's first awards show to celebrate both local and international John Clayton Mayer (; born October 16 1977 is an American musician Jessica Ann Simpson (born July 10 1980 is an American pop Singer and actress who rose to fame in the late 1990s [36]
On June 20, 2007, Variety reported that Lavendeira's web host had dropped his site, upon threats of liability in the cases outlined above. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Francois Navarre, co-owner of X17, told Variety, "It's the first victory, and we put a lot of work into trying to get this to happen. " He added, "It's a precedent that's huge. When we were talking to Crucial Paradigm they were saying they were not responsible, dragging their feet. We had to threaten them and show them they were liable. His new host is Blogads, and we're contacting them already. "[37]
On June 26, 2007, Lavandeira posted an open call on his blog to all of X17's photographers, both past and present, to contact him if they have not been adequately compensated for working overtime or pictures submitted in the past. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [38] Lavandeira has not used photos by X17 on his website since the suit.
On his blog, Lavandeira is open about his homosexuality and about his desire to "out" closeted gay celebrities. When former Nsync member Lance Bass officially came out as gay on July 26, 2006, Lavandeira received criticism for having been partially responsible in the outing. James Lance Bass (born May 4 1979 is an American pop Singer, Actor, film and Television producer, and Author Closeted Coming out (that is " coming out of the closet " describes the voluntary public announcement of one's Sexual orientation and/or Gender identity Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "It upsets me that people think what I'm doing is a bad thing," Lavandeira told Access Hollywood. Access Hollywood is a weekday Television entertainment news program covering events and celebrities in the entertainment industry "I don't think it's a bad thing. If you know something to be a fact, why not report it? Why is that still taboo?"[39] On November 2, 2006, another celebrity often questioned by Lavandeira for remaining closeted, actor Neil Patrick Harris, revealed that he is gay. Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15 1973 is an American Golden Globe - and Emmy -nominated Actor. [40] After Harris came out, Lavendeira wrote, "Today is a victory. . . . We are throwing down the gauntlet and issue a challenge to all the closeted celebrities out there: Come out. Come out NOW! Come out in droves!!. . . . We are talking to you Anderson Cooper, Jodie Foster. Anderson Hays Cooper (born June 3 1967 is an American Emmy Award -winning Journalist, author and television personality Alicia Christian "Jodie" Foster (born November 19 1962 is a two-time Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe -award winning American . . Queen Latifah. . . and the rest of you! NOW is the time!!!!!!!!"[41] With the exception of Jodie Foster, who has since come out as gay[42][43], these celebrities either maintain they are heterosexual or do not discuss their sexual orientation. Heterosexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of the opposite sex or to a heterosexual orientation
Prominent members of the gay community who have criticized Lavandeira's outing tactics include Arts & Entertainment Editor of The Advocate Corey Scholibo, AfterEllen.com editor Michael Jensen, and Damon Romine, spokesperson for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Gay community or LGBT community is a term used to describe the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender subculture The Advocate ( is a US -based LGBT -related biweekly Newsmagazine. AfterEllencom is a website that focuses on the portrayal of Lesbians and Bisexual women in the media. Michael Cole "Mike" Jensen (born November 30, 1939) is an American Economist working in the area of Financial economics. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation ( GLAAD) is a Non-profit organization of LGBT Activism that is "dedicated to promoting and [2] Kim Ficera, contributing writer for AfterEllen.com, wrote,
"I have to question the character of a man who attacks others on such deeply personal levels, without provocation and for self-benefit, monetary or otherwise. AfterEllencom is a website that focuses on the portrayal of Lesbians and Bisexual women in the media. . . . If he's emotionally incapable of exhibiting even the tiniest bit of compassion for closeted people, if he can't be sensitive to the fact that coming out is a very personal decision and that the process can be difficult for some — especially celebrities — I feel sorry for him. If his juvenile behavior is his shtick, I think it makes him a much more pathetic figure, and one the gay and lesbian community should not support. . . If we support behavior like Hilton's, we applaud shallowness, arrogance, rage and invasion of privacy, and risk becoming what we despise. "[44]
Some of Lavandeira's fellow gossip bloggers have also objected to his approach. Trent Vanegas, who runs "Pink Is the New Blog," told Salon, "I do not outright call people gay. Trent Vanegas (born 12 July 1974) is a Writer and former Teacher from Detroit best known for his Website, Pink is I do not feel it is my place, or anyone else's place, to make people come out of the closet. Being shockingly hurtful just to get attention is not my style. " David Hauslaib of gossip blog Jossip.com stated, "The rationale that he's doing this for the good of that gay community is tantamount to saying that there is a gay agenda. Trent Vanegas (born 12 July 1974) is a Writer and former Teacher from Detroit best known for his Website, Pink is " Homosexual agenda " (or " gay agenda " is a term used by social conservatives primarily in the United States, referring to Is this a positive for the gay community? I'd say, 'No. '"[2] Author, screenwriter, and former friend Japhy Grant has also questioned his motives, writing in online magazine Salon, "Spreading gossip is just your average pedestrian variety of immorality. Claiming that you're doing it to further civil rights is an outright sham. "[2]
When questioned on Midweek Politics about whether reporting on celebrities' sexual orientation incites homophobia by making it news, Lavandeira indicated that he did not believe so. Midweek Politics with David Pakman is a nationally syndicated Talk radio program featuring David Pakman as host Sexual orientation is believed to refer to "an enduring pattern of emotional romantic and/or sexual attractions to men women or both sexes [45] He sees that coming out in Hollywood is not necessarily a bad thing, citing Ellen DeGeneres and Rosie O'Donnell as examples: "I know there is some controversy about outing people, but I also believe the only way we're gonna have change is with visibility. Ellen Lee DeGeneres (born January 26 1958 is an eleven time Emmy Award -winning American stand-up comedian, Television host and actress Roseann "Rosie" O'Donnell And if I have to drag some people screaming out of the closet, then I will. I think that lots of celebrities have an archaic fear that being gay will hurt their career but look at Rosie. Look at Ellen. "[46]
Some prominent gay rights advocates disagree. GLAAD spokesperson Damon Romine told Salon, "Media speculation about a celebrity's orientation is not something we support. This kind of gossip can lead some people to the decision to come out, as we've seen recently, or it may drive others further into the closet. People are going to become more guarded and secretive and not less, because they don't want to create any opportunities [for anyone to out them]. " Actor Bruce Vilanch said, "What purpose does it serve? These [people like Perez] are professional homosexuals. Bruce Vilanch (born November 23, 1948) is an American Comedy writer who caught the public eye when he became a Wisecracking regular They are gay people for a living. They have to respect the rights of homosexuals who aren't professional. "[2] In an article entitled "Just How Dangerous is Perez Hilton?", AfterElton. com suggested that Lavandeira's actions put people's careers at risk, because anti-gay bias is still a prominent part of American culture. He continued, "Both as a gay man and a journalist, I question whether the gay community should approve of Hilton's actions. . . . Being associated with someone who publishes photos of panty-less starlets and scribbles dirty notes. . . . makes us look infantile and ridiculous. "[47]
On July 13, 2007, Lavandeira announced on the tv show The View that he will star in his own reality television show on VH1. The View is an Emmy Award -winning American Talk show created by Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie and broadcast on Reality television is a genre of Television programming which presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations documents actual events and usually features ordinary VH1 (known as VH-1 Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1 Music First until 2003) is an American Cable television The series of six one-hour episodes, titled What Perez Sez, aired its first part on September 11, 2007. [48]
Lavendeira appeared as a contestant on MTV's Celebrity Rap Superstar, which debuted August 30, 2007. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. Celebrity Rap Superstar was an American reality show which premiered on MTV on August 30, 2007. He was eliminated in week 6 of the contest by judges' vote. On September 29, 2007, he hosted a Best of MADtv episode featuring pop culture parody sketches from previous seasons. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. MADtv, is an American Sketch comedy television series based on the humor magazine Mad.
Lavandeira will premiere his syndicated radio show, which will include updates from his blog, on May 5, 2008. [49]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild | Himself | Filming in Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Celebrity Rap Superstar | Himself | Eliminated week 6 by judges vote. Another Gay Sequel Gays Gone Wild ( 2008) is the Sequel to the 2006 film Another Gay Movie. Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive and intricate Canal system is a city in Broward County, Florida, Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Celebrity Rap Superstar was an American reality show which premiered on MTV on August 30, 2007. |
| 2007 to Present | What Perez Sez | Himself | A series of specials airing on VH1 |
| 2007 | MADtv | Himself | Guest Appearance |
| 2007 | The 100 Most Annoying People Of 2007 | Himself | BBC |