STARDAR REPORT: Chalk this up to one-half rumor mill with a possible smidgen of truth.

It has come to my attention that another new television series is going to be shot in Portland, Oregon in 2012.

There's even word that the forces behind this project have snatched up a large warehouse space in the region and are quickly transforming the studio into its own little "city." That's the more solid part of the story.

The more gossipy part is that the series could be coming from the same folks that brought you Portlandia: IFC.

Now, there was that rumor that Zach Galifianakis and his HBO show, Bored to Death, wanted to shoot in Portland. Could the brand new IFC show, Comedy Bang Bang—which Galifianakis is closely associated with—possibly be what, at the time, they were actually talking about?

Why it might happen here: Portlandia.

Why it might not: Scott Aukerman's popular podcast, which the show is based on, is very tightly connected to the comedy scene in Los Angeles.

Who knows?

CELEB-U-WATCH: A very good source has told me that singer/songwriter/music legend kd lang has moved to Portland, Oregon.

Previously there were rumors swirling around that she was considering a move to Portland, and she has been spotted around town, but this particular report all but confirms that kd lang has relocated here (even though, yesterday, a twitter-er spotted her in Los Angeles). Welcome home, kd lang. Can't wait to see you at Stumptown.

GRIMM REWARDS: Word on the street is that the Portland-based procedural television drama, Grimm, has been picked up for a second season.

If this is true, it makes sense, as Grimm continues to increase its number of viewers (especially last week's episode) and has become an unexpected bright spot on the dim schedule of the still struggling peacock-plucked network.

The renewal will likely make at least a few of the Portland-loving cast members, including wolf-man Silas Weir Mitchell—pictured above, pointing out a zit out to me on his nose at Sunday's Portland Music Awards—very, very happy. That dude is crazy for this place.

Chloe Houser, Silas Weir Mitchell, Miss Oregon USA, Tommy Tutone, Beth Willis and Ian Karmel

OH, WHAT A NIGHT: "Red carpet arrivals with Daniel Baldwin." That's what I signed up for. Or, at least, that's what I thought I was scheduled to do. And I did do the "red carpet" but with "Nikki" from Live 95.5, not with Mr. Baldwin. Seems the actor couldn't get a baby sitter.  And that was just one of many "surprises" I encountered at one of the most infamous annual events to hit Portland, Oregon.

I am talking about The Portland Music Awards. Over the years, I've heard A LOT about this annual event honoring the local music scene. Truth is, not much of it very good. But, the lure of celeb-interaction that didn't involve publicists and handlers was way too enticing and almost too good to be true. And it was—except for one guy.

That would be Silas Weir Mitchell. He plays the big, bad wolf, Eddie Monroe, on Grimm. And backstage, prior to the show Silas was a sweetheart, if just a wee bit nervous about being on stage. He's just like his character on tv: funny, charming, quirky—and quick. We talked about food. He loves food, especially Italian food. And he loves the Portland food scene.

That's also when I found out that Silas was a last minute addition to the night, after another Grimm actor, David Giuntoli, was whisked back to Los Angeles by the network. Stepping in at the last minute, Silas was supposed to "host" the PMAs with PDX TV's Chloe Houser as well as give out a few awards. But, the actor, who said he had an early call time to the Grimm set the following day, was only able to make it for the beginning of the big bash. Well, at least it was cool that he was around for that part.

Another big surprise was one of the scheduled bands had to drop out at the last minute due to "family emergencies." I don't even want to get into the messy gossip I heard on that one.

But there were some good surprises too. Like getting to host a live radio show on Freedom 970 AM with KUPL's B-Dub (who's station won Best Radio Station). Or that I had a chance to hand a couple of awards with Tommy Tutone to a really cute guy, Rob Wynia, from Floater (Best Live Act) and the incredibly talented singer/songwriter Beth Willis (Best Female Artist). And, oh yeah, I had a chance to hang out with some cowboys and real rockstars from bands like Heart (the Fisher Brothers are really cool). I also got to see my boys: Tony DeMicoli (he won for Pioneer) and Terry Currier (his Music Millennium won for best record store).

It was a weird night. But it was also fun. And it definitely lived up to its reputation (did I tell you that Courtney Love was originally scheduled to host the night but had to drop out due to "health" issues?).

Juan Martinez and Melanie Davis at Gay Latino Pride 2010

MEDIA NEWS: Self-described media mogul, Melanie C. Davis, is set to launch a new monthly Portland-based magazine targeted to the gay market. The first edition of the new queer-centered publication is scheduled to the hit the stands next month, on February 16.

Davis, 37, is the principal owner of Brilliant Media and publisher-owner of El Hispanic News. She is also a partner and senior strategist for Su Público, a multicultural ad agency serving Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

Prior to publication I asked Davis—one of the co-founders of Portland Latino Gay Pride and the winner of two Gold Medals from the National Association of Hispanic Publications for her partnership with Pride NW on the 2009 and 2010 Pride Guides—to talk about about her new project.

Although Davis would not reveal the name of the publication—it will likely be called PQ Monthly—she did say she wants to publish her new magazine as soon as possible. And her timing might be key. The competition to capture the queer audience appears to be heating up with word that at least two other publications, and several online sites, have a keen interest in grabbing the interest of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning) audience now the area's leading gay publication for the last quarter century, Just Out, ceased operation when it shuttered its doors the day after Christmas.

Here is Melanie's first interview about her new venture:

What made you decide to launch a new gay publication in Portland?

Melanie Davis: With the closing of Just Out I have been approached by countless community leaders, and business people that feel a void in the LGBTQ  community needs to be filled and based on my success and relationships with the community people feel it would be a natural fit into what it is we at Brilliant Media already have done and continue to do.

Due to the mainstreaming of queer culture into popular culture, isn't being gay no longer news?
While being “gay” may no longer be news—it is still imperative for the LGBTQ community to have a trusted media source.

What qualifies you to for this undertaking?
I have been in the media business since I was 17. I became very familiar with the (publishing) industry as I grew up on the campaign trail. My grandmother Clara Padilla Andrews (then Jones) ran for County Clerk in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Then she successfully ran for Secretary of State and was the first Latina in the United States to hold Executive office. I would be at her side from speaking engagements to interviews with the press and I was always intrigued with the power of media. I felt at a very young age that I would peruse a career in the industry. Now as a successful mogul, people draw on my expertise to better their outreach to the changing populations of our county.

In an era when papers are shuttering, what makes you think you this one will work?
At El Hispanic News..we have streamlined our efforts to maximize our output and creativity. It will be this similar recipe we will apply to the “new” publication targeting the LGBTQ community. Brilliant Media will be producing a solid monthly print publication geared toward the LGBTQ market, and have a strong web, and social media presence. Because we will be monthly our new publication will be feature driven in print and daily online. We will also have some innovative aspects that we will be introducing as well that will better engage the reader with a full interactive experience. As a Latina/lesbian publisher it is important to me to make sure we are timely with our news distribution, modern with our approach, stylish in the look and feel of the publication, and have a consistent smart voice that better represents the LGBTQ community.

How important is it to you that all audiences are represented in your publication?
My personal commitment, and commitment from the team is the every letter (LGBTQ), and color are equally represented.

Publication launch date is scheduled for February 16, 2012. That is also the date for a Launch Party at the Jupiter Hotel from 5pm to 7pm.