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Jeffree Star
Jeffree Star at the July 2009 Warped Tour.
Jeffree Star at the July 2009 Warped Tour.
Background information
Birth nameJeffrey Lynn Steininger
Also known asJeffree Star
Born (1985-11-15) November 15, 1985 (age 39)[1]
Los Angeles County, California
OriginOrange County, California
GenresPop, synthpop, electronic
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter,[2]
make-up artist,[3]
fashion designer,[4]
model
Years active2006–present
LabelsKon Live, Popsicle
Websitepopsiclemusic.com

Jeffree Star (born Jeffrey Lynn Steininger on November 15, 1985)[1][5] is an American model, fashion designer, makeup artist, DJ, and singer-songwriter residing in Beverly Hills, California.[6][7] He started his music career on MySpace with over 25 million plays on his self-released music. He is known for his fashion line and his transgressive, gender-bending appearance and persona.[8][9][6]

Early Life

Jeffree Star was born in Los Angeles County, California.[1] His father died when Star was 6 years old; subsequently he was raised solely by his mother, a model who frequently went on assignments. As a child Star regularly began experimenting with his mother's makeup and convinced her to let him wear makeup to school when he was in junior high.[6] and moved to Los Angeles following his graduation from high school, supporting himself with various makeup, modeling, and music jobs.[10][11] He later recalled spending his time on weekends "using a fake ID to attend Hollywood clubs dressed in mini dresses and nine inch high heels where celebrities would contract [Star] for makeup work at their homes", or "hiring [Star] as a model."[12] Star reports that his weekend socializing at clubs and the makeup advice he offered eventually led to his modeling career.[12]

Career

Star attending a tribute to Anna Nicole Smith in 2007.

Star used popular social networking website MySpace to further both his music as well as fashion design career. Star also used MySpace for blogging about his life while making social commentary on "self-image and confidence",[4] fame, beauty and life. Star had built up a fan base on several websites but convinced many to join him on MySpace, giving his MySpace profile a large number of "friends" from the beginning.[6] His MySpace photo shoots would frequently get over 50,000 comments when posted,[6] and by November 2006, he was recognized as MySpace's most connected profile personality.[13] Star also gained fame as one of the most popular unsigned artists with the daily rankings placing him in the top tier[14] on MySpace.

Star's music career as an electronica and pop vocalist began when he befriended Peaches' drummer who encouraged him to make music.[6] During the summer of 2007, Star was advertised as a part of the True Colors Tour 2007,[15] which traveled through 15 cities in the United States and Canada.[16] The tour, sponsored by the LGBT Logo channel, began on June 8, 2007 to coincide with Pride month.[16]

In 2009 Star released his first studio LP Beauty Killer, which was described by allmusic reviewer Pemberton Roach as "a fun, no-frills dance-pop record" and "a harmlessly naughty guilty pleasure".[17]

Discography

Main article: Jeffree Star discography
  • Beauty Killer (2009)

References

  1. ^ a b c "California Births, 1905 -1995". Family Tree Legends. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
  2. ^ Dempsey, John (May 22, 2007). "World of Wonders touts reality trio: Jeffree Star, Jim J. Bullock topline new shows". Variety. Retrieved 2007-07-21.
  3. ^ Smith, Kevin (May 24, 2007). "Queen of the Internet". Arizona Star. Archived from the original on 2007-06-01. Retrieved 2007-06-09.
  4. ^ a b Emonds, Craig (April 2, 2007). "MySpace continues to expedite music careers". South End Newspaper. Retrieved 2007-07-21.[dead link]
  5. ^ Twitter / JeffreeStar: tomorrow is my birthday!!!!!!
  6. ^ a b c d e f Immediato, Linda (2007-05-09). "Jeffree Star - The fairest one of all". LA Weekly. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
  7. ^ "Jeffree Star - tickets, tour dates, news". Allgigs.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
  8. ^ Bolter, Helen (2007-11-29). "Let's Talk About C*NT! - Jeffree Star". Gigwise. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
  9. ^ Haglund, David. "Tila Tequila, the first star of MySpace. - Slate Magazine". Slate.com. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
  10. ^ "LAist Interview: Jeffree Star". laist. March 10, 2008. Retrieved November 12, 2010.
  11. ^ "SOME TRUTH FOR YOU...". Buzznet. Jeffree Star's Official Website.
  12. ^ a b Star, Jeffree (2007-07-20). "Jeffree Star's MySpace profile". MySpace. Archived from the original on 2007-09-11. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
  13. ^ Market News Publishing. (November 1, 2006) Kicks Off Retail Revolution.
  14. ^ Weiner, Jonah (April 11, 2006)."Tila Tequila for President". Slate.com. Retrieved July 29, 2006.
  15. ^ Naff, Lycia (2007-06-23). "Britney to Join Cyndi Lauper's Tour for Surprise Show - Britney Spears". People.com. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
  16. ^ a b "Internet Archive Wayback Machine". Wayback.archive.org. 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2012-05-23. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  17. ^ "Beauty Killer". allmusic.com. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
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