BeBe Hosts IGLHRC’s Celebration of Courage

March 19, 2010

BeBe hosted the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission’s Celebration of Courage event and awards ceremonies last week in New York City and San Francisco.

IGLHRC is an organization dedicated to human rights advocacy on behalf of people who experience discrimination or abuse on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  Some of IGLHRC’s earliest work involved building a movement toward the decriminalization of homosexual activity in BeBe’s home country of Cameroon.  BeBe felt extremely honored to be involved in the week’s festivities, and we were delighted to document them.

Dirty Martini

February 14, 2010

It never ceases to amaze me what an amazing vodka spokesperson BeBe can be without ever downing a drop of alcohol in public.  Much love to you on Valentine’s Day, sweet sweet Absolut.

Check out BeBe’s luminous TV ad:

La Femme Savage

February 5, 2010

Next Magazine has posted a fun new Q&A with the lovely BeBe.  Do you know who her celebrity crush is?  I didn’t.  Also love the gown in this photo – Rae Ann constructed it using leftover scraps from all the pieces they have made together over the years.

[Inter]National Drag History Month

January 4, 2010

Bebe appears in a new tongue-in-cheek ad campaign that Logo put together for “Drag History Month.”  Shot at Housing Works Bookstore here in NYC.

“Trust me, you don’t want to be eaten by no cheetah.”

December 24, 2009

Joseph Alexiou and the good folks at Homo-Neurotic have posted another cool article about BeBe – this time discussing her burgeoning music career in more depth.

Check it out here!

Making the list: 2009’s Out 100

December 21, 2009

Out Magazine has honored BeBe for being one of the top 100 “most outstanding and inspiring men and women of the year.”  We couldn’t agree more.

BeBe’s Single and Music Video debut on Logo, iTunes

December 20, 2009

She’s the what?  Check her out:

BeBe Zahara Benet’s “I’m the Sh*t”

Kudos to Nick Hillyard and his whole Minneapolis video crew!

Chris Rojas made a fun behind-the-scenes clip as well.

“I’m the Sh*t” Shoot (of the shoot)

October 28, 2009

BeBe has a new single coming out – and a gorgeous music video to boot!

Nick Hillyard shot and edited the music video for “I’m the Shit” in Minneapolis.  He and his team did a terrific job!  A release party for the single was held at the Gay 90’s, and BeBe performed the number live in front of an amazing audience of friends and family.  An incredibly moving night.

A couple pics from the shoot:

BeBe Fundraiser Party Buzzzzzzzz

October 26, 2009

Hey!  So I realize I’m way behind in getting these up on the official blog.  It’s been a crazy summer…and fall… But rest assured that we’re still moving full steam ahead.  In case you missed the party, here’s a bunch of press about it:

Entertainment Weekly did a blog post…

…as did Paper Magazine (check out Joseph’s killer photos)…

…Hint Magazine…

…and Homo-Neurotic (even more great pics – as well as our nominee for great blog title of the year)!

Many thanks to everyone who came out and supported our party.  It was a really special night, and your encouragement means the world to us!  xoxo.

Thanks also to Mimi Imfurst for emceeing the evening flawlessly.

“The World Needs a BeBe” Documentary Fundraising Party – NYC Wed July 29

July 14, 2009

Save the date – and start planning your outfit…..

BeBe is coming to NYC on Wednesday, July 29th for a fundraising party to benefit the completion of our documentary.

DATE:  Wednesday, July 29, 2009
LOCATION:  Blvd – 199 Bowery at Spring Street
TIME:  After work, 7-11pm
COVER:  $15 at door, $10 with RSVP to party@workandserve.com
[21+ only]

WHY YOU SHOULD COME:

1) The one and only BeBe Zahara Benet (and special guests) will be on hand for a rare NYC performance & to mingle!
2) We will be premiering our latest fundraising trailer for the film!
3) There will be a silent auction with amazing items up for bid!
4) We’ll have an early bird open bar & wine tasting – courtesy of our sponsor, Barefoot Wines & Bubbly!
5) You believe in supporting independent film, your friends, and people everywhere who follow their dreams!

We’ll be looking recession-fabulous.  You should too!

Visit our Facebook Event Page:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=227938460712&ref=nf