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THIS IS HARD TO PARK IN LA

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My first perm (1985)

Check out this press release for a book I contributed to:
‘CHERRY BOMB: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Better Flirt, a Tougher Chick, and a Hotter Girlfriend, and to Living Life Like a Rock Star’ by Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna due in-stores August 5, 2008

I helped contribute to an article in Pink Magazine called "No Better Time to be Gay than Now".
Click here for a PDF and go to Page 16.

Spotlight Shines on Hollywood Hairstylist from Q-C
By David Heitz

Behind the Chair

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I'm Riding to End AIDS

Amen!

Blake Dyed After "Idol" Fans Complained
Courtesy of TMZ.com

Blake Lewis added blonde skunky streaks to his new brunette 'do this week, and angry "A.I." fans had a lot to do with it!

TMZ has learned that after the be-bopping boob revealed his darker shade last week, fans on blogs and websites (and Rosie on "The View") had nothing but negative things to say, which made Lewis question his decision. Do blondes have more fun? A reader on TMZ left the following comment: "And please tell Blake that going dark didn't work for Ashlee Simpson and it doesn't work for him either!!" Talk about career-enders!

A well-placed source tells TMZ that while Blake wasn't ready to go completely back to his dated frosted fiasco, he did add the blonde highlights as a compromise. A little dab'll do ya! Vote for me!

Regardless of who is crowned -- and thanks to Blake -- Chris Sligh's Shirley Temple curls, Haley's used weave and, of course, Sanjaya, the real winner of this season's "Idol" will be -- hair!

Crew shot from the Larry King 50th Anniversary Special

Visit my Farmboy pages with photos of me visiting my Aunt Dula and Uncle Leon in Iowa.

MY DISH:

I will be spending New Year's Eve in New York City for the rest of my life. For the fourth time, Ryan Seacrest co-hosted “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”, the top-rated New Year’s program in the country.

Season 6 of American Idol premieres this week! This year the auditions were held in Birmingham, L.A., Memphis, Minneapolis, New York, San Antonio, and Seattle. There were thousands that stood in line for hours waiting to get their chance to sing in front of the judges.

My Irish Wolfhound, Max is growing like crazy. He is over a hundred pounds and a great dancer. He is in LOVE with the Hollywood dog park and basically anyone he can lean against for some love.

I am excited to get my emergency hair bags and patches along with my t-shirts, cds and other Hollywood Hair guy products on the site to sell. I am currently having the entire site re-coded for e-commerce. It is a big job but always remember when little things are done correctly BIG things happen.

Make sure you sign up for the Dean's List I am working on sending out updates on where I will be speaking and other events.

Keep on reading to find out the latest on Leeza, Tony, Ryan, and Kimberley.

That is the latest and the greatest. Until next time
PEACE AND HAIR GREASE

Dean

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Taylor Mathews Singer/Songwriter
Alexandria, LA

2010 Finalist NBC’s America’s Got Talent

Direct from a national TV series and tour, Taylor Mathews, 18 year old singer-songwriter from Alexandria, VA is brand new to the music and touring industry and is prepared to pursue his ambitions at any cost. He has a very supportive family including his father, a fellow musician, mother, brother and a sister, and prior to his career in music worked part-time at a local law firm in his town when he wasn’t in school or rehearsing with his band. Taylor picked up the guitar at age 13 and pursued this dream passionately for the next several years, along with singing, which landed him on one of the nation's most popular shows, America's Got Talent. Walking onto the national TV stage for the first time, Taylor, admittedly nervous thinking about the 12 million viewers watching, performed a unique and plucky guitar rendition of the classic “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” which won over the three judges and the hearts of America. Influenced heavily by his favorite musicians John Mayer and Jason Mraz, Taylor continued delivering fresh, original renditions of popular pop songs with his captivating voice and mesmerizing guitar playing week after week, which ultimately placed him among the top 10 finalists in the show’s finale. Following the series, Taylor immediately embarked on a national concert tour with the show’s finalists, playing large theatres to thousands of adoring fans each night. Adding to his live performance credits, Taylor, who is proud of his Louisiana roots, has played many local city and state events, including a major radio show with Hannah Montana star, Emily Osment, at the Louisiana Coliseum, and will be featured as the Grand Marshall in several parades including the 2011 Alexandria Mardi Gras Parade. Taylor will spend much of early 2011 in the recording studio with Grammy-winning producers and songwriters crafting his first full-length solo album.

There are very few people in this world that can be called a renaissance man and fewer still a renaissance woman. But that describes Leeza Gibbons. She is a woman who can do just about anything. She can move an entire audience with one short speech. A mother, a sister, a daughter, a wife, an advocate, a producer, a philanthropist, but most of all she is a dear friend. I can honestly say my life has changed for the better since I have met her. We read each other like books and know how to address issues and needs.

As always Leeza is incredibly busy. Her newest venture is Sheer Inspiration Life Coaching, an innovative way to bring the benefits of life coaching to women everywhere. To learn more, take a tour at www.sheerinspirationcoaching.com  

Leeza can also be found on Hollywood Confidential, a nationally-syndicated radio program. Hollywood Confidential is celebrating 15 years of stars, stories, and scandals.

The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation, is Leeza’s most personal project to date. The Foundation supports Leeza's Place, centers across the country that provide education and empowerment for the newly diagnosed with any memory disorder and their caregivers. Leeza’s Place is now coast-to-coast with the addition of 2 new centers—the Circle of Care Leeza’s Place in Sherman Oaks and the Assistance League’s Leeza’s Place in Hollywood. For more information, visit www.leezasplace.org.

To benefit the Alzheimer's Association of America and the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation, the Leeza Gibbons Reflections CD is now for sale. Featured artists include Anita Baker, Celine Dion, Linda Eder, Enya, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, Josh Groban, Carole King, Madonna, Barry Manilow, Richard Marx, Reba McEntire, Sarah McLachlan, Leann Rimes, and Rod Stewart. How's that for a lineup! Great songs for an even greater cause. CDs can be purchased from Leeza's personal web site, www.leezagibbons.com. As Leeza has coped with her mother's illness, she was inspired to begin her own line of scrapbooking materials. "Legacies" is a system of papers, embellishments, tools, and adhesives for preserving memories and traditions.

Another great product Leeza has developed is a mineral powder make up, Sheer Cover.  Sheer Cover is more than make up— it's a camouflage cosmetic designed to cover skin quickly and without irritation. Sheer Cover masks acne scars, rosacea, pregnancy mask, and uneven skin tones, creating natural-looking perfect skin!

Tony Robbins is so damn cool. It drives me crazy. As for Sage, she is amazing as well. She is giving, caring, and playful. I wish I could hang out with her more. Tony and Sage are traveling all over the globe, teaching, learning and sharing.

Ryan Seacrest is a name everyone should know. He is so up-and-coming it's scary. He'll soon be a household name in no time. That is just my little Iowa forecasting. Why, you ask? Because he is real. He is no crap, what you see is what you get, very talented and spontaneous. I love being around him because he always makes me laugh. Ryan recently won Radio Personality of the year. How great is that! He has some exciting things coming up in the near future.*

*I was thinking of changing what I said about Ryan to update it, however it is still all true. The only thing different is that he HAS become a household name.

To say that Ryan Seacrest is busy is the ultimate understatement.
He rang in the New Year with Dick Clark, and is about to continue his hosting duties for the sixth season of American Idol…

AND he still has his daily radio gig on Los Angeles’s KIISFM’s top-rated morning show and the weekly edition of America’s Top 40…

AND he co-anchors E! network’s daily entertainment news show while also leading the network’s red carpet coverage for all of the award shows from the Golden Globes to the Oscars …

AND he does it all with a smile...and great hair!

Check out Ryan's site at www.ryanseacrest.com

Lane Bryant Signs an Idol
Check out the article here!

When Kimberley Locke said goodbye to American audiences on American Idol last summer, three thoughts popped into her head. Her first thought was that she would be leaving her two close friends, remaining finalists Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken. 

The second was "oh no, I didn't win." The third was "If this was the Olympics, I'd still get a medal. It was a great race." That determination and mindset is what Kimberley Locke is all about. America has not heard the last from Kimberley.

Signed with Ford Modeling Agency, Kimberley is in her second year as spokes-model for the popular fashion retailer Lane Bryant and is currently seen in the national campaign.

Kimberley’s second full-length release, “Based on a True Story” will be released soon. Kimberley’s “Jingle Bells” was #1 Billboard for four weeks during the holiday season!

Check out Kimberley's site at www.kimberleylockeweb.com