WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Rage Nightclub will host gay porn stars and male escorts on Saturday, March 22, for the 2nd Annual International Escort Awards, now officially dubbed "The Hookies."
Comedian Jonny McGovern of Logo TV's "The Big Gay Sketch Show" will serve as emcee for the evening's festivities, accompanied by special guests Chi Chi LaRue and Bobby Trendy. Angel Benton will host the red-carpet parade. Nominees scheduled to attend include Barrett Long, Dean Coxx, Jonathan Lowe, Kyle Foxxx, Jason Carter, Tristan Matthews, Arpad Miklos, London Boy Pete, Lucas and Tristan Waters.
The awards, created and hosted by Rentboy, are determined by Rentboy user votes and presented in eleven categories including Best International Escort, Most Versatile Escort, Best RentBoy Ad, Biggest Dick and Best Porn Star Escort.
"The International Escort Awards is Rentboy.com's way of recognizing, applauding and showing respect to thousands of escorts, porn stars and masseurs who put their effort, courage and skill into this underappreciated industry every day," Rentboy's Sean Van Sant said. "Escorts and body workers are frequently stigmatized in the press, yet these courageous and skilled men provide an invaluable service, helping clients make meaningful physical contact, explore their fantasies, emotional needs and desire for companionship. This is a night that celebrates that unique profession, one of the oldest professions, as presented by the newest media."
Admission to the ceremony is free of charge, although limited VIP seating is available at BuyTix. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the awards show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Trendy will host an invite-only after-party at his shop, Bobby Trendy Designs, following the conclusion of the ceremony.
The Hookies are sponsored by GayHotMovies and are presented with partners FabScout Entertainment, Just Us Boys, Odyssey Magazine and HX Magazine. Highlights of the evening's events will be captured by VillageTV for online viewing.
