Rumours and Retail

RUMOURS

Guests on the Warner Music Australia boat cruise for Bruno Mars last week were intrigued by the presence of a very fit-looking Anthony Callea.

The pop star has been missing from the music scene for the past few years, concentrating on television and stage work, but is now working on his first studio record in five years. Callea revealed he has been writing with hitmakers in LA since engaging celebrity manager Mark Byrne.

Could his new album be out on Warners instead of his post-Idol label Sony later this year?

RETAIL
Anthony attended the opening of Spanish Fashion Retail giant Zara's first Australian outlet. As partner Tim Campbell joked "Now we don't have to stock up on O/S trips. However, now we have to tread carefully around others wearing the same! "

Out On The Town

Anthony Callea and partner Tim Campbell were out on the town recently attending the Melbourne premier of the musical 'Rock Of Ages'.

A photo of the pair, and a video of red carpet interviews uploaded by the team at UndisoveredMusicAus, are posted for your enjoyment.

Anthony's interview begins at about the 2.50 minute mark.

Simply the 'Best'

The first ever  'Best Awards', an event which will be run annually by Guidetogay.com, have been announced.

The awards, voted for by readers local and international,  celebrate  "what the LGBTI GLOBAL community loves and thinks is best."

Congratulations to Australia's Anthony Callea for his success in the following categories.
 

Best LGBTI TV PERSONALITY

1. Anthony Callea (High School Musical Fox8)

2. Ellen Degeneres (Ellen)

3. Mike Ruiz (The A:List New York)

and

      GLBTI LIVE ENTERTAINER

1. Adam Lambert

2. Anthony Callea

3. Trevor Ashley

The full list of winners can be found at http://guidetogay.com/the-news/news-intl/632-guidetogaycom-best-awards-winners-announced

Something to Say

Anthony has made a video for The 2011 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras  Say Something  campaign.

The promotion is inspired by the 1978 equal rights event when activists bravely took to Sydney's streets to Say Something  about the criminalisation of sexuality and oppression of culture.


For this year's parade, to be held on March 5th, participants are encouraged to Say Something  about the issues that mean something to them.

Here is Anthony's contribution.



More infornation about the event can be found at  http://www.mardigras.org.au/

Poker Face!

Anthony Callea and partner Tim Campbell attended/took part in the Aussie Millions Celebrity Charity Poker Challenge held Jan 19th at Crown Casino. 

From the look on Anthony's not so poker face, a career change as a gambler is not in the cards!

A Gift From Anthony

Yesterday's Fundraiser for Flood Relief was a  great success, with an estimated $2 Million raised .

Recognising that short notice made attendance impossible for many fans, Anthony Callea has generously recorded and uploaded a snippet of the day for
everyone to enjoy.

Anthony Rallies For Flood Support

With three quarters of the state of Queensland ravaged by food waters, and with rains now causing flooding in varying degrees in every other state, fundraisng efforts are now underway to help those who have lost so much begin the task of rebuilding their lives.

Always one to help where he can, Anthony Callea will be performing this Sunday at Tennis Australia's  Rally For Relief , to be held at Melbourne Park in conjunction with the Australian Open.

His message to his supporters on his official forum, confirming the news is as follows.

Hi gang


As we all know the floods across Australia have been devastating and everyone is trying to do what they can to help out.

You may have heard that this Sunday, Rally for Relief will be held at Melbourne Park featuring many of the tennis players about to play in the Australian Open.

This has all come about quite quickly but I wanted to let you know first that I too will be involved on the day performing outside at Garden Square at 1pm.

If you would like to join in on the day and help those affected in the floods please head to the link below to buy tickets.

http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/showtickets.aspx?sh=RALLYFOR11&v=RLA&p=EMAO2011616
Hopefully see some of you there!

Anth

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If you cannot get to the event and would like to help in some way,  click on the link below.

http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/