THE EMANCIPATION OF ALYSSA EDWARDS
It’s been 10 years since the world first gagged over the now-famous Alyssa Edwards tongue pop. Since then, this pageant queen has traveled the world, has her own show on Netflix, and guided an impeccable dance crew to the semifinals of America’s Got Talent. Now, this leading lady is gearing up for a new adventure: […]
‘SUPERNOVA’ EXPLODES WITH GAY LOVE AND LOSS
by chris carpenter I’ve been recommending the movie Supernova to friends for the past couple of months. When I first mentioned it, virtually all of them have thought of the lame 2000 sci-fi/horror flick that starred a frequently naked James Spader and Angela Bassett. Uh, not THAT Supernova. This new, grounded-in-reality Supernova stars Oscar winner Colin Firth and Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as […]
TIME TO UNWIND AND UNCORK: ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK REINVENTED
The restaurant industry has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. So many restaurants are struggling during these unprecedented times. With limitations such as outdoor dining only, many restaurants lacking patios or outdoor space are fighting to survive. Some of these eateries are depending on take-out and delivery to stay afloat. This […]
BOB THE DRAG QUEEN WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY
by tim parks – Certainly, you are familiar with the 1983 Donna Summer song, “She Works Hard for the Money,” and if you’re not, turn in your gay card immediately. The reason I bring up this particular ditty wasn’t to shame you. But seriously, if you are drawing a blank, douse your gay card with […]
A NEW PODCAST OF ‘MARILYN: BEHIND THE ICON’
An Interview with Gary Vitacco-Robles by bill biss – That’s Monroe … Marilyn Monroe. You see her on film and still revered as a beloved icon, but do you truly know what she went through in her short life? That’s exactly what the podcast is presenting in Marilyn: Behind The Icon. The history of her […]
TELEVISION: VH1 Ru-veals Queens of New Season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars”
VH1 today “ru-vealed” the queens sashaying back to the runway to compete in the fifth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.” Viewers will get a chance to see their favorites act, sing, dance, sew, and lip sync for their legacy. The last queen standing will waltz away with the “All Stars” crown, a spot in […]
EATING OUT: Take-Out Takes Over
by tKeith Emerald – One of the hardest hit as a result of the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis is our beloved restaurant industry. Restauranteurs are doing what they can to survive the pandemic therefore take-out and delivery have become the new normal. The great news is that cocktails and other libations are available with food orders […]
RAGE REVIEWS: Covid Home Vid
by chris carpenter – Like most of my fellow Americans, I’ve been living under a “shelter in place” order the last few weeks thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Working primarily from home, however, has given me the opportunity to catch up on A LOT of online, streaming, and backlogged home video releases. When life gives […]
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer Releases “I Am Samantha”
Canvasback Records/Atlantic Records is proud to announce the release of “I Am Samantha” from singer-songwriter Benjamin Scheuer. The touching track recounts the real-life journey of Samantha Williams – a transgender woman who Scheuer first met and befriended at a coffeeshop in New York City. As Scheuer learned about Samantha’s story – and she in turn learned about his career as a […]
UNCAGED! An Engaging Conversation with ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ Director Sean Murray
by tim parks – La Cage Aux Folles has been entertaining audiences for 47 years, first as a 1973 French play by Jean Poiret, then as a 1978 French movie, a 1983 Broadway musical, and a 1996 American film The Birdcage starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. In the American version of the play, with […]