We already take for granted that burlesque is an all-inclusive community. As long as you’ve got an act (a gimmick?), it doesn’t matter what you look like, where you came from, or how you identify yourself. Just be there, be fabulous, and be entertaining. Seattle’s … Read More →
Category Archives: BURLESQUE NEWS/CURRENT AFFAIRS
Miss Exotic World Pageant 2008 Lineup!
The word is out! Official lineup for the 18th Annual Miss Exotic World Pageant: BEST DEBUT: Clams Casino Evie Lovelle Gal Friday Fanny Tastic Frenchie Kiss Kitty Twist Lola Bel Aire Magnificent Liberte Belle Mimi First Perle Noir Ruby Valentine Tatah DuJour BEST BOYLESQUE: Hot … Read More →
Roundup: MoB, Bombshell Bargains, Scandalesque, Burlesque as it Was, and Vitamin D
1) The UK’s Ministry of Burlesque will be providing some very high-end, sultry entertainment at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. This year’s Cannes Film Festival is set to have an exciting addition to the array of premium entertainment with ‘Burlesque Superstar’ Kittie Klaw and the … Read More →
Toronto Strippers Can’t Compete With Internet?
From United Press International: TORONTO, April 28 (UPI) — The number of strippers and strip clubs in Toronto is declining, with former dancers blaming the Internet for putting them out of work. A 23-year-old ex-dancer identified only as Madeline told the Toronto Star she could … Read More →
Roundup: Fairytales, Bellydance vs. Burlesque and Other Feminine Cointreau-versies
1) “Burlesque Fairytales“, an independent feature film from Double Barrel Productions, is slated to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. BURLESQUE FAIRYTALES is set one evening in a 1930’s theatre where all is not as it seems. During the show, five fairytales are performed on … Read More →
Miss Exotic World Tickets and Benefits
Tickets are officially ON SALE for weekend passes to Burlesque Hall of Fame/Miss Exotic World weekend (June 5-8, 2008). June 5 – 8 Palms Casino Weekend Pass! featuring the Stars of Burlesque Reunion and 2008 Miss Exotic World Pageant Each Weekend Pass is good for … Read More →
Roundup: Sue Tilley, Hazel Court, Dita Von Teese, Gypsy Charms, Madonna
1) “Her Pounds Could Make Millions” – Lucian Freud’s 1995 painting of “Big Sue” Tilley could fetch between $25 to $35 million at Christie’s auction on May 13th. According to Reuters. Tilley was paid just 20 pounds (UK sterling) per sitting for this painting more … Read More →
Miss Viva Las Vegas 2008 Results
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Miss Viva Las Vegas burlesque competition! 3rd place: Miss Ravenna Black (Seattle) 2nd place: Bunny Bravo (Los Angeles/Orange County) Miss Viva Las Vegas 2008: Dizzy Von Damn (Los Angeles) Photo by Betty C Quick quips: An honorable mention … Read More →
Roundup: Censorship, London, Feminism and Fishnets
1) For many of us who use and frequent Yahoo! groups to keep in touch with the burlesque community: Yahoo! still set to delete/censor “adult” profiles, but so far the groups are safe. While none of my profiles in any online social community has ever … Read More →
Viva Las Vegas!
We are less than a week away from the largest annual Rockabilly weekender Viva Las Vegas! And where there’s rockabilly, you know that burlesque isn’t too far away. Friday night sees the return of Bachelor Pad Magazine’s Cocktails and Cheesecake party: Java’s Bachelor Pad returns … Read More →