American Idol's First Transgender Contestant

Josh "J'DA" Davila probably has to be the most unique contestant of the season on American Idol 2013. He is more fond of dresses and heavy makeup than Nicki Minaj. Some could argue he looks better in it than she does though...

Some have questioned whether included JDA in the Top 40 was just a publicity stunt? American Idol? Say it ain’t so! Some (well, Idol nemesis Vote for the Worst) are implying that’s what Top 20 hopeful Joshua “J'DA” Davila is for the show.

The comments from VFTW about Joshua Davila, aka Jada, were anything but positive before the season started airing — hence the implication that he landed in the Top 40 just for publicity. The New York Post reported the following:

“An eccentric, transgender singer is one of the show’s hopefuls this year -- advancing past the show’s famous boot camp, Hollywood Week, last week...”

Before auditioning, the 26-year-old Chicago native and cosmetics salesperson was a semifinalist in Chicago’s “Windy City Gay Idol.” 

Jada Davila reportedly wants to represent for the transgendered and gay community on American Idol 2013, saying, “We just don’t see enough of it in the media. So that’s where I come in.”

With all of the hype over the 11 seasons of American Idol about this being a “singing competition,” it seems unlikely that they would let someone who couldn’t sing advance that far. When we actually got to see JDA in action, he was actually pretty fabulous. However, he failed to wow the judges enough with his voice during the Vegas rounds and was sent home

How ever why is it that the judges kept referring his look to "whatever this is" when they OBVIOUSLY know what it is. Actors do it all the time. It's called CROSS-DRESSING !! Martin Lawrence did it in "Big Momma's House" Tyler Perry did it in"Madea" and John Travolta in " Hairspray" not to mention all of the stories you hear of the entertainers who do it behind closed doors for sexual fetishes. Cross-dressing and Drag  queens are not a new thing in Hollywood. We as the gay community are guilty of bringing our own kind down and that's NOT OK  Regardless of what you think of his appearance Joshua is a strong and inspiring individual who opened doors last night and overcame adversity. We should be applauding him and supporting him instead of dragging his name through the mud. #TeamJ'DA Werk it hunty!!!

Beauty Ad Campaigns For 2013

It's the new year and the girls are here to SLAY! Here's a look at a few of my favorite beauty ad campaigns.

Katie Holmes looking SNATCHED darling for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics 

The ad, released Monday, is promoting the brand's new Long-Wear Cream Shadow Sticks. It shows Holmes posing for the camera with smoky eye makeup, loose waves in her hair and wearing a bold statement necklace.

The cream shadow sticks will be available in stores in February. Holmes is wearing two shades, violet plum and bark, in the ad, according to Glamour .

The beauty industry was taken by surprise when M.A.C. Cosmetics debuted its latest spokesperson, Jelena Abbou, a Serbian-American female bodybuilder with the kind of ripped physique more likely to be found in Muscle Milk ads than high end cosmetics campaigns. For those within the female bodybuilding world, however, it made perfect sense. "A lot of us use MAC," Monet Colbert, a makeup artist and former bodybuilder, tells Yahoo Shine. "It's designed for theatrical stage performances." That means it holds up under the double white lights designed to capture every muscle striation--and if you're not prepared, every wrinkle. 

Your favorite Harry Potter chick Emma Watson pretty in pink for Lancome In Love SS13. Emma Watson may be taking another break from acting as she prepares to return to Brown this month, but she certainly isn't neglecting her contract with Lancome.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower actress, 22, proves that a pop of bright color will be the look for next season in the beauty giant's latest campaign.

Little Miss Nicki Minaj looking PERCHED in her 3rd (that's right 3rd) M.A.C. Cosmetics lipstick for Viva Glam. Can't knock her hustle especially when her legs look like that!

Who doesn't love Selena Gomez ? Well now your nails can look like hers with her new collaboration with Nicole by OPI

it promises to deliver shades that are "sweet and spunky" and "flirty and fun." Of course, Gomez herself fronts the campaign, which is a soft and serene interpretation of the pop sensation.

The campaign featuring Dolce Gabanna favourite and natural beauty Scarlett Johansson, is shot by Mert+Marcus. The image sees Scarlett in an intimate moment, relaxing amongst sating sheets, disrobed as if enjoying the warming rays of the morning sun bursting through the window. A true image of relaxation, happiness and glowing natural beauty.

Dolce Gabbana Perfect Luminous Liquid Foundation comes in 18 shades to suit any woman’s complexion who wishes to achieve that golden glow, from Caucasian to Asian to dark skins.

Emma Stone for Revlon's Shanghai Collection  Inspired by Chinese cinema, this look is all about high-impact colour made wearable. She looks BEAT!