Photo via YouTube Whenever I read a biographical sketch or an obituary that states that a person ''…never married or had children'' or ''…was not known to have had any serious relationships'' or '… was a confirmed bachelor'', I simply jump to the conclusion that they were … [Read more...]
#BlackLivesMatter: Remembering Inventor, Miriam Benjamin
‘Ratched’ Review – An Unpleasant Origin Story Without a Heart
Last week, your girl Bianca del Rio tweeted about what 2020 feels like by comparing it to a Ryan Murphy show - the crux of the joke (with an emoji as the punchline) was that it started off ok and then quickly went to hell. This sums up Ratched, the new Netflix prequel to One Flew … [Read more...]
#QueerQuote: “You Know How to Whistle, Don’t You, Steve? You Just Put Your Lips Together and Blow.” – Lauren Bacall in ‘To Have And Have Not’
To Have And Have Not, Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, 1944 via YouTube Here is the entire quote: "You know you don't have to act with me, Steve. You don't have to say anything, and you don’t have to do anything. Not a thing. Oh, maybe just whistle. You know how to whistle, … [Read more...]
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Wins Outstanding Contemporary Makeup & Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling at the Emmy Awards
RuPaul’s Drag Race won Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program and Outstanding Contemporary Makeup For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program (Non-Prosthetic) at night two of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Condragulations to the … [Read more...]
“Drive ‘N Drag: Halloween Edition” Roars Across the Country Starring Yvie Oddly, Violet Chachki, Kameron Michaels & More
Following this summer’s sold-out Drive ‘N Drag USA tour, Voss Events is excited to announce a brand-new experience for drag fans this fall: Drive ‘N Drag: Halloween. Asia O’Hara … [Read more...]
LGBTQ: Queer Gen-Z Candidate Alaina Swope is Running for Office in Rural America (at 23)
Alaina Swope says it's peer pressure that made her decide to run for office at the age of 23. Swope has a psychology degree and experience on multiple political campaigns and is now running in Ohio’s heavily-Republican 97th district. Before graduating from college last … [Read more...]
TX Supreme Court (AGAIN) Blocks County from Sending Mail-In Voting Applications to Over 2 million Voters
The Texas Supreme Court yesteday again blocked Harris County, Texas, from sending mail-in ballot applications to more than 2 million possible … [Read more...]
#LGBTQ: Survey Says 45% of Gay Males Plan to Vote for Trump!?
A survey of around 1,200 gay males found that around 45% plan to vote for Trump. Joe Biden got a narrow majority of the queer male vote, with 51%. The poll conducted by queer dating app [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Actor, Anne Francis
Publicity shot via Wikimedia Commons September 16, 1930 – Anne Francis: "Of course, I don't like being the vamp, but sexy roles are the plums these days." Honey West is a television series that aired on ABC in 1965–1966 with 30 episodes in its single season. Based upon a … [Read more...]
What to Watch on WOW Presents Plus This Month
Oh, y'all wanted more queens? Well you're in for a treat. Check out all the exciting new shows to look forward to, available on WOW Presents Plus this month! MONDAYS Gap Chat with Heidi N Closet TUESDAYS Fashion … [Read more...]
Experience Canada’s Drag Race LIVE at the Drive-In
Start your engines Canada… Literally! Your Queens of the North are coming to a city near you with Canada’s Drag Race LIVE at the Drive-In. Experience socially-distant entertainment from the safety of your car. Hosted by … [Read more...]
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Wins Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program & Outstanding Picture Editing for Structured/Competition Reality Program at the Emmy Awards
RuPaul's Drag Race won Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program and Outstanding Picture Editing for Structured or Competition Reality Program at night one of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Condragulations to the editing team, casting team and Queens of Season 12! We salute … [Read more...]
First Look at the World Premiere of ‘Drag Race Holland’ – WATCH
https://twitter.com/WorldOfWonder/status/1305925639812214784 Amster-damn! Get ready to start your engines as a fierce lineup of new queens are ready to take center stage on Friday, September 18th. Ready for a taste of the first-ever Drag Race Holland? Scroll on … [Read more...]
#QWERRRKOUT Tuesday feat. Twinkerbell
QWERRRKOUT TUESDAY just got a whole lot QTer… New queers featured every week! Tag us, take a pic of us and follow us on Instagram at QWERRRKOUT, and you too could be the next, featured QT! YOU … [Read more...]
#QueerQuote: “It’s Up to You, It’s Up to Me, To Make Her Worthy to Go Back to Sea…” – from ‘Sinking Ship’ by David Johansen
Via Wikimedia Commons David Johansen, of course, is known as the seminal lead singer and songwriter for proto-punk band the New York Dolls. He is also noted for his work as his alter-ego "Buster Poindexter", who, accompanied by The Uptown Horns, performed a mixture of jazz, … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: “King Kong” Star, Fay Wray
September 15, 1907 – Fay Wray: "I was known as the queen of the Bs. If only I'd been a little more selective." In college, I had a work-study job archiving Fay Wray's papers, and working with her, listening to her stories, we became friendly. In late spring 1974, after … [Read more...]
Dionne Warwick Made a Surprise Appearance at ‘Verzuz’ with Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle
When Dionne Warwick showed up at Verzuz to sing with Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle, it felt as if you went to visit your favorite aunt and both her sisters were there. Watch the full show … [Read more...]
Randy Rainbow Addresses Past Offensive Tweets in New Parody Video
In his "I Won't Vote Trump!" parody of "I Won't Grow Up" from Peter Pan, Randy Rainbow directly addresses the camera to acknowledge past mistakes involving racist and transphobic jokes he made on Twitter a decade ago. Pretending to address Donald Trump before looking right to … [Read more...]
Remembering the Art and Impact of David Wojnarowicz On What Would Have Been His 66th Birthday
“I wake up every morning in this killing machine called america and I’m carrying this rage like a blood-filled egg.” Super-prolific painter, photographer, mixed-media artist, writer, Super-8 filmmaker, performance artist, song-writer/recording artist and outspoken AIDS … [Read more...]
