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Bunnie welcomes the gorgeous and classy burlesque legend Dita Von Teese to the show this week. Dita talks about her journey from burlesque performer in the 1990s to her record-breaking Vegas residency show at the historic Jubilee Theatre, where she's using iconic costumes from the venue's heyday. She opens up about her childhood fascination with vintage style, the Playboy story that led to her iconic stage name, and how her approach to relationships has evolved over the years in the spotlight.Dita: Website | IGWatch Full Episodes & More:www.dumbblondeunrated.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us a textThe American Music Awards are taking place in Las Vegas for the first time. The show will be LIVE from Fontainebleau. We have details on what to expect. We also learn more about the Easy Day Foundation and what they have planned for the broadcast. There will be several moments that will honor our veterans. We talk to the co-founders, Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay. Sean has some tips if you want to take a cruise out of Long Beach, CA. Dayna staycations at Fontainebleau and takes her mom to see Pitbull! She also arranged a quick meet up with Mr. Worldwide before the show. They also attend Dita Von Teese at Venetian. It was a special Mother's Day! We also head to Fortune Events launch party at Thriller Villa. We also have a place you need to check out right off the strip where you can $1 beers and cheap hotdogs. It's quite a deal! There's also a free concert this weekend on the Downtown Grand's Citrus Grand Pool Deck! If your Texas home was damaged by hail or a hurricane in the past 2-years, Galindo Law may be able to help you get more insurance compensation. Call 1-800-251-1533. Or, visit GalindoLaw.com If your home was damaged in the California wildfires, Galindo Law may be able to help you get more compensation. Call 1-800-251-1533 or visit galindolaw.com VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com
Send us a textThe A's visit Las Vegas and have updates on their plans and the Las Vegas stadium. We also talk to outfielder Brent Rooker and the new A's President, Marc Badain. The John Wick Experience is now open at AREA15. We go inside and interview one of the creators. Plus, the Chippendales move from the Rio to The Linq on the strip. And, Oasis Cinema Club is back in May. This is an attraction at the Fontainebleau that is open to hotel and non-hotel guests. VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com
Daisy Mae returns today for another episode of her Vintage Glamour Devotee series on Lingerie Lowdown: The Podcast. This time, she's talking about a lingerie brand that has had a huge impact on her life in so many ways. Let's face it, when you own over 160 sets from one brand, it's safe to say you're a bit of a fan! The brand in question is Dita Von Teese lingerie, and today, Daisy shares the highs and lows of owning such a prestigious collection. Come find out why she loves this brand so much and what makes Dita Von Teese lingerie truly special! And keep an eye out, because alongside this episode, we're also publishing a brand-new review featuring the Dita Von Teese Nocturnelle set that Daisy Mae talks about in this episode. You won't want to miss that review!As a reminder, our podcast is available on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon, and more. Simply search for ‘Lingerie Lowdown The Podcast' to access all our episodes, which are free for everyone to enjoy. Plus, you can now watch the video versions of our latest episodes directly, here on Spotify and our Rumble channel too!For a deeper dive and a complete archive of all our engaging audio podcasts, be sure to visit our podcast on Spotify. Happy listening (or watching), and thank you for being part of this incredible podcast journey with us!
Send us a textWe chat with the Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese! Dita sits down with us in her showroom at The Venetian Las Vegas. We highly recommend this show if you want to experience that Vegas glitz and glam. We also take you to a new dinner experience at Area 15. Fork N' Film has you eating what you see on the big screen! It's really cool. Plus, Sean's take on March Madness in Las Vegas. Need an attorney? Call LevelUp Law at 855-LevelUp or visit LevelUpLaw.com VegasNearMe AppIf it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com
Known around the world as the Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese is currently in residence at the Venetian in Las Vegas with a revue that's all “glamour, feathers, rhinestones, personality, and sensuality.” Her show is decidedly not about the male gaze and was created with women and the LGBTQ+ community in mind. She joins host Kerry Diamond for the first episode of our new Las Vegas miniseries to talk about her residency, showgirl history, and her mission to modernize burlesque. They also discuss her love of cooking, baking, and entertaining, and the savvy entrepreneurial skills that led her to launch a namesake lingerie line and her own French gin, Sweet Gwendoline. Thank you to Las Vegas for supporting our show. Learn more and book your trip here. Join Cherry Bombe in Las Vegas on March 7th and 8th. For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here. To get our new Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions and show transcripts. More on Dita: Instagram, Dita at The Venetian Las Vegas, websiteMore on Kerry: Instagram
We take it back for a moment to remember the wild ride that was Season 7! Bunnie's handpicked the juiciest moments for us to relive all the insanity, laughter, and group therapy sessions. From Bailee Ann spilling the tea to Bam Margera's crazy antics, near-death experiences on planes, online drama, Tyler Henry's insights and Dita Von Teese's sultry stories, it's been a rollercoaster of emotions and entertainment. Buckle up, babies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Becs O'Hara is back! She shares what it was like to be in Broadway's Follies, Dita Von Teese show on the Jubilee stage where she had danced years before in Jubilee, at the same time she was dancing in costumes from jubilee in the film The Last Showgirl. She is so excited to represent the old and classic as well as the new and progressive. www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096
Scott sits down with the notorious Dita Von Teese to discuss burlesque history, how Dita's infamous name was actually a typo, her upcoming Vegas shows and how she has turned her brand into a successful business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As we wrap up the year, we celebrate our most loved moments and guests from Scent World Season 1. In this episode, discover:✨ The perfume that drives a Ralph Lauren model wild✨ The ultimate application technique for long-lasting fragrance with Mona Kattan✨ Exclusive insights from icons like Dita Von Teese, Frédéric Malle, and Trixie MattelJoin us as we uncover the artistry, passion, and secrets behind iconic scents from the visionaries shaping the fragrance industry.Spray on your favorite holiday perfume, and let's celebrate the stories and scents that inspired us and brought us together. ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tHcl2o3ID8A.
Creative director Douglas Little, the perfumer and founder of Heretic Parfums, explains how he taps into his shadow self to fuel creativity. He tells us how the new Nosferatu perfume came to be and shares stories from his collaborations with Gwyneth Paltrow and Dita Von Teese, the lessons he learned from the folding of his first brand, D.L. & Company, and why he's drawn to “things that go bump in the night.”Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/douglas-littleProducts mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1098612Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjuleeSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email info@fatmascara.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sir John and I had a fascinating conversation with Dita Von Teese, the Queen of Burlesque. We talked about her childhood and the Hollywood starlets that inspired her to transform into the pinup girl of her dreams. Dita shared with us how her start dancing in the rave and strip club scene empowered her to always be her unique self. We also got the inside scoop on her Vegas show, a compilation of her life's work that includes original and iconic Bob Mackie costumes and of course her incredible beauty and skincare routine. Our chat illuminates Dita Von Teese's lasting ability to give people permission to be their full and eccentric selves.Tune in as we discuss:Why what you build is more important than what you're born withDefining feminism as one that allows women and lgbtq+ people to embrace their eroticism and powerBurlesque's surprising American roots and eccentric historyThe beauty rules she's learned from incredible older womenHer skincare secretsHow the history of perfume inspires her scents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us a textComplexCon is coming to Las Vegas in November and a lot of people are looking forward to this! The free Neon City Festival adds more bands to the lineup, including All American Rejects. We attend Dita Von Teese's show at Voltaire and share our take. NETFLIX BITES is coming to the MGM Grand for a one-year culinary residency. When We Were Young Netflix's "Queer Eye" was filmed in Las Vegas this year and the new season drops in December. Plus, get ready to go-kart at Resorts World through November. And, Sphere is ready for Halloween! Call LevelUp Law at 855-LevelUp or visit LevelUpLaw.comVegasNearMe AppIf it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com
Today's guest is the uncrowned queen of burlesque, model, vedette and businesswoman Dita Von Teese! Scott Michael Nathan is a writer and raconteur living in Los Angeles. He is a top-10 podcast regular and favorite on social media.Scott is also an award winning photographer, director, and video artist. His groundbreaking "Confessional" series opened to sellout crowds and critical acclaim at the prestigious Frieze Art Fair in LA in 2019. Scott Nathan linktr.ee/scottnathan Graphic Designer: Alignedonline.com Music Composer: J.K. Harrison This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Eurovangelists advise caution to JoJo Siwa as she courts the possibility of becoming the Polish entry in 2025's ESC, because famous participants from the US in the Eurovision haven't fared... great. We revisit some of the biggest names to ever take part in Eurovision, and most of them finished bottom of the pack. Jeremy's had it up to here with all the scatting, Dimitry's holding out for a hero, and Oscar could've done without Madame X.Watch all the performances (including detuned & autotuned Madonna) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eOMLWh0YIE&list=PLd2EbKTi9fyWi1jvCO_02g5_07bCZIR1qThis week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3yTiZH9MEESz03eiGKrfj0?si=b62ff93e7fc44bb5 The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompee.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Twitter and Instagram, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!
Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly vintage fashion interview show, with guests you'll want to go thrifting with! For more Pre-Loved Podcast, subscribe to our Patreon! On today's show, we're chatting with Lauren Lepire, the founder of Timeless Vixen, a high-end vintage clothing boutique located in Beverly Hills with a focus on iconic, rare, and important pieces of fashion. We're talking museum quality antiques, rare designer dresses, true haute couture spanning from the Victorian era to modern day. Lauren's vintage gems have appeared on fashion icons from Kate Moss, to Dita Von Teese, they've been in big Hollywood movie productions and they've even been acquired by museum archives around the globe. We chat about fashion houses such as Chanel, Christian Dior, and Valentino who work regularly with her to purchase their original designs to further complete their archives, her first pinch me moment celebrity placements, and what it's like to see her vintage on the big screen. All this and more on today's show – let's dive right into it! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [3:45] Lauren's love of true vintage started when she was a teenager in an all-girls ska band. [8:49] Lauren started selling vintage on eBay over 20 years ago, recirculating incredible finds from thrift stores and the Rose Bowl flea market. [10:16] One of Lauren's earliest big clients was Courtney Love, and during this era she started to learn a lot about Edwardian fashion. [15:09] The fun of being a vintage fashion detective and learning a piece's backstory. [18:47] Working with designers to build back their archives. [23:54] The vintage Michael Kors dress that Sabrina Carpenter wore, previously worn by Madonna on Glamour magazine! [31:38] Kylie Jenner wearing vintage Hanae Mori to the Golden Globes [34:51] Lauren's own personal favorite pieces. [38:11] Selling her first piece to a museum when she was twenty-five years old. EPISODE MENTIONS: @timelessvixen Timeless Vixen Vera Ellen in White Christmas Fashion archives buying back their own pieces The vintage dress Sabrina Carpenter wore to Vogue World Jared Ellner Margot Robbie wearing an Ossie Clark vintage piece in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Arianne Phillips Kylie Jenner in vintage Hanae Mori The exhibition featuring Lauren's vintage dress The Bob Mackie Sonny & Cher duo set A a 1958 Christian Dior gown designed by a young Yves Saint Laurent Jasmina & David @JasminaTV LET'S CONNECT:
Monica Garcia steps back Behind The Rope. Reality Von Tease is in the house! The woman behind THE most exciting moment, season, scene, development in Housewives History since, well, Teresa's table flip over a decade ago. Receipts, Proof, Timeline, Screenshots. We cover fu$king everything. Monica takes us through it all clarifying what were various still confusing timelines of how she went from fan to an actual bona fide breakout superstar Real Housewife on RHOSLC Season 4. We talk about the true facts behind her current “cooling off” period, personal life, tumultuous relationship with her mom, upcoming RHOSLC Season 5, Dita Von Teese, rumors of a Lisa vs Whitney feud - again and where the once great, then not so great, then best season ever of Salt Lake goes next now that she is no longer part of the journey. Finally, bringing it back to where it all started, we break down the Jen Shah of it all, what she would say to Jen - and RHOSLC cast - today, what she would like to have happen in five years when Ms. Shah is expected to be a free woman and much, much more! Part II starts now. @monicanikigarcia @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns on Elevated Luxury Without Paying Luxury Prices) BETTERHELP - betterhelp.com/velvetrope (This Episode Is Brought To You By BetterHelp. Get 10% Off Your First Month) HAPPY MAMMOTH - happymammoth.com (Get 15% Off With Code Velvet the Best Products For Menopause or Perimenopause) FIJI WATER - www.fijiwater.com (Pick Up The #1 Premium Imported Bottled Water Brand In The US At a Store Near You or Order Online) BYHEART - ByHeart.com/Podcast (Use Code VELVET To Redeem Your Welcome Offer On Their Clinically Proven Easy-to-digest Infant Formula) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility) TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe's 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in as Arthur's buddy Anna hops back onto the program for a deep dive into Don't Worry Darling, the 2022 psychological thriller that had been swamped in a notorious wave of media frenzy (remember the spit mystery, anyone?). But once you dig past the Hollywood hubbub, what do you get with this mindfuck-lite trip through a 1950s desert-set company town whose vision of idyllic suburbia just may be hiding dark secrets beneath the surface? Along with unpacking all of that on this episode, the discussion covers rom-com chatter that ranges from Anna's Isn't It Romantic-related story to the hosts' shared take that Set It Up is enjoyable enough while being overrated, Anna's numerous imitations of Harry Styles's “our life together” line, Arthur's hatred for the Wicked trailer, and interesting material from both the spec script and the revised script that had ultimately been left out of DWD (perhaps to its detriment). Directed by Olivia Wilde, Don't Worry Darling stars Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde, KiKi Layne, Gemma Chan, Nick Kroll, Sydney Chandler, Kate Berlant, Asif Ali, Douglas Smith, Timothy Simons, Ari'el Stachel, Steve Berg, and Dita Von Teese. Spoilers start at 34:20 Sources: • The original spec script for DWD by Carey and Shane Van Dyke: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cEj46v50wsdHPLKBkOIsFlTN7XLXNcfd/view • The revised 2020 script for DWD by the Van Dyke brothers, with revisions by Katie Silberman: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_aoaX__YIKG29gZqbvYWJFZfI-zMG4Hi/view • DON'T WORRY DARLING is Total Mess | Explained [by Amanda the Jedi]: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mbiiSsLi4o4&t=1399s&pp=ygUZZG9udCB3b3JyeSBkYXJsaW5nIGFtYW5kYQ%3D%3D Here's how you can learn more about Palestine and Israel: http://decolonizepalestine.com Here's how you can act to help stop Israel's genocide of Palestine: http://linktr.ee/savegaza Here's how you can send eSIM cards to Palestinians in order to help them stay connected online: https://www.gazaesims.com Good Word: • Anna: Made for Love (Max) • Arthur: the Alter horror shorts “La Noria” (AKA “The Wheel” on Letterboxd), “The Microscope,” and “Emptied” “La Noria” – https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=omsgfpbUrmA&t=347s&pp=ygUIbGEgbm9yaWE%3D “The Microscope” – https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncwb6tvRc04&pp=ygUQTWljcm9zY29wZSBzaG9ydA%3D%3D “Emptied” – https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zc9BxEtlNeE&pp=ygUSZW1wdGllZCBzaG9ydCBmaWxt Reach out at email2centscritic@yahoo.com if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms! Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, Letterboxd, and TikTok: @arthur_ant18 Follow the podcast on Twitter: @two_centscritic Follow the podcast on Instagram: @twocentscriticpod Follow Arthur on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/144101970-arthur-howell 2 Cents Critic Linktree: https://linktr.ee/two_centscritic?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=ee249719-2d0b-44da-976e-746606b942aa
What a wild ride this season has been! Bunnie's handpicked the juiciest moments for us to relive all the insanity, laughter, and group therapy sessions. From Bailee Ann spilling the tea to Bam Margera's crazy antics, near-death experiences on planes, online drama, Tyler Henry's insights and Dita Von Teese's sultry stories, it's been a rollercoaster of emotions and entertainment. Buckle up, babies - Season 8 is just around the corner and it's gonna be even more crazy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Monica Garcia steps Behind The Rope. Reality Von Tease is in the house! The woman behind THE most exciting moment, season, scene, development in Housewives History since, well, Teresa's table flip over a decade ago. Receipts, Proof, Timeline, Screenshots. We cover fu$king everything. Monica takes us through it all clarifying what were various still confusing timelines of how she went from fan to an actual bona fide breakout superstar Real Housewife on RHOSLC Season 4. We talk about the true facts behind her current “cooling off” period, personal life, tumultuous relationship with her mom, upcoming RHOSLC Season 5, Dita Von Teese, rumors of a Lisa vs Whitney feud - again and where the once great, then not so great, then best season ever of Salt Lake goes next now that she is no longer part of the journey. Finally, bringing it back to where it all started, we break down the Jen Shah of it all, what she would say to Jen - and RHOSLC cast - today, what she would like to have happen in five years when Ms. Shah is expected to be a free woman and much, much more! @monicanikigarcia @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: KALM WITH KAVA - kalmwithkava.com/podcast (Use Code VELVETROPE10 for Your First Purchase of the Ultimate Relaxation Beverage) LOLAVIE - lolavie.com/VELVET (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off Jennifer Aniston's Award Winning Hair Care) GREENLIGHT - greenlight.com/velvetrope (Sign Up For Greenlight Today and Get Your First Month Free Of the Debit Card and Money App Made For Families) BETTERHELP - betterhelp.com/velvetrope (This Episode Is Brought To You By BetterHelp. Get 10% Off Your First Month) HAPPY MAMMOTH - happymammoth.com (Get 15% Off With Code Velvet the Best Products For Menopause or Perimenopause) FIJI WATER - www.fijiwater.com (Pick Up The #1 Premium Imported Bottled Water Brand In The US At a Store Near You or Order Online) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility) TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe's 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the July 5 edition of Music History Today, Lilith Fair starts and lots of debuts, including the King. Also, happy birthday to Huey Lewis and the RZA. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday On this date: In 1943, big band leader Harry James married actress Betty Grable. Coincidentally, Harry passed away on this date 40 years later. In 1954, Elvis had his first official recording session at Sun Studios. He recorded That's Alright Mama & 3 other songs. In 1957, Frank Sinatra divorced actress Ava Gardner. In 1958, Ray Charles recorded his performance at the Newport Jazz Festival for a live album. In 1961, blues great Slim Harpo performed on American Bandstand, becoming one of the few times that a blues artist performed on the show. In 1962, Little Eva performed the song Locomotion for the first time on television. In 1965, Dick Clark's TV show Where the Action Is premiered. In 1966, Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers had vocal cord surgery. In 1966, Chas Chandler of the Animals was in the audience during a Jimi Hendrix performance in New York City. Chas decided to become Jimi's manager, based on that performance. In 1968, John Lennon sold his famous Rolls-Royce with the psychedelic paint scheme. In 1969, The Rolling Stones gave a free concert in London. In 1969, the Royal Albert Hall banned rock concerts from taking place after fans rushed the stage during a performance by Chuck Berry & The Who. In 1974, Linda Ronstadt recorded her song You're No Good. In 1975, Pink Floyd performed songs from their album Wish You Were Here at the Knebworth Music Festival. In 1980, drummer Simon Kirke of Bad Company became the last guest performer to play with Led Zeppelin, as the band called it quits after drummer John Bonham's death only 2 months later. In 1984, The Everly Brothers started their reunion show. In 1987, Ben E King & Elton John were among those who performed at the Prince's Trust Rock Gala charity concert in London. In 1989, Rod Stewart accidently knocked himself unconscious after hitting his head while performing on stage. In 1997, the first Lilith Fair tour started. The all-female tour featured Sarah McLachlan, Paula Cole, Suzanne Vega, and Jewel. In 2003, the Lollapalooza concert tour started for the first time in 6 years. In 2007, Marilyn Manson was divorced by burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese. In 2014, Jessica Simpson married football player Eric Johnson. In 2015, Damon Albarn of Blur & The Gorillaz collapsed on stage after a long performance. In 2018, Stormzy partnered with Penguin Books to create the book publishing imprint #Merky Books. In 2022, Carlos Santana collapsed on stage during a performance from dehydration. In classical music: In 1942, Heitor Villa-Lobos' piece Choros 6/9/11 was first performed. In 1965, opera star Maria Callas gave her final opera performance. In theater: In 1947, the Broadway musical Barefoot Boy With Cheek closed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support
Bunnie welcomes the gorgeous and classy burlesque legend Dita Von Teese to the show this week. Dita talks about her journey from burlesque performer in the 1990s to her record-breaking Vegas residency show at the historic Jubilee Theatre, where she's using iconic costumes from the venue's heyday. She opens up about her childhood fascination with vintage style, the Playboy story that led to her iconic stage name, and how her approach to relationships has evolved over the years in the spotlight.Dita: Website | IG Watch Full Episodes & More:www.dumbblondeunrated.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we're recovering from Lauren's semi-depraved Bachelorette weekend in Las Vegas, where we soaked up the local culture including the all-male strip revue Thunder From Down Under and Dita Von Teese's Dita Las Vegas. We also get into Chelsea's tabi-related foot deformity, this year's Cannes winners, Bella Hadid's keffiyeh dress and its ties to Sex and the City (also here is that Guardian article), Bella's new Orebella fragrance line, Cynthia Nixon's Variety interview, the upcoming Isabella Blow biopic, Kirsten Dunst's performance as millennial Lee Miller in Civil War, Julia Fox's reality competition show OMG Fashun, the scary teenagers in Under the Bridge, and more! Every Outfit Down Under Tour! We'll be in Perth December 8th! Brisbane December 11th! Sydney December 12th! Melbourne December 14th! And Auckland December 15th! And West Coast! We're coming to you! We'll be in San Francisco on June 16th! Portland on June 17th! And Seattle June 18th! And yes, L.A. fuckettes we are playing two night at the Bourbon Room June 28th and June 29th! Today's episode is brought to you by Nutrafol, For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code OUTFIT. As well as, Juvederm. For important safety information and to find a licensed specialist, visit Juvederm.com.
This part 2 of an interview with the iconic Dita Von Teese after seeing her beautiful show in Las Vegas. https://www.caesars.com/horseshoe-las-vegas/shows/dita-von-teese www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096
Mika, Victoria Beckham, Kylie Minogue, Dita Von Teese ou encore Blake Lively… Tous ne jurent que par les créations de mon invité d'aujourd'hui. Devenu célèbre depuis la création de sa marque de chaussures aux semelles rouges, il a su s'imposer comme une véritable icône de la mode. Né à Paris d'un père ébéniste et d'une maman femme au foyer, il forge très jeune sa fibre artistique en allant beaucoup au théâtre et en dessinant des souliers – clin d'œil à sa future carrière… Après s'être essayé à une école de dessin, il tente de vendre ses pièces à des danseuses des Folies Bergères. Au fil de ses créations et de ses rencontres, il se fait remarquer et collabore par la suite avec des grands noms de la mode : Hervé Léger, Chanel, ou encore Maud Frizon en Italie, puis pour le grand Roger Vivier. Après une brève carrière en tant que paysagiste, il lance sa propre marque de chaussures en 1991 et lui donne son nom. Depuis, ce nom est devenu synonyme de luxe, de créativité et d'élégance. Le temps d'une pause, le créateur et chausseur star, souvent décrit comme extravagant et visionnaire, nous dévoile les dessous de son parcours haut en couleurs. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Creativity through the lens of a Burlesque photographer"Creativity is stepping outside of the box."Veronika Marx began her career as a stylist and often showcased her love for the elegance and edge of the 1950s in her selections before becoming a photographer. She was the exclusive photographer for Dita Von Teese's GLAMONATRIX show and has worked with celebrity clients including burlesque queen Immodesty Blaze, Miss Miranda, Miss Tosh, and Kimberley Wyatt from The Pussy Cat Dolls, among others. Veronika's work has been featured in magazines such as Vintage Life Magazine, Bomb Boudoir, Slovakian OK Magazine, and she is the in-house photographer for Playboy Czech Republic.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsanchorstudio/Website: https://www.vastudio.co.uk/
Join us as Dita Von Teese takes us behind the scenes of her legendary burlesque journey, her upcoming Vegas show, and her iconic videos with Taylor Swift and Green Day. Discover the artistry, fashion, and flair that define the “Queen of Burlesque”. Don't miss this exclusive interview, hosted by Alan Gurvey, which originally aired Sunday, May 5 at 7pm PST on 790 KABC Talk Radio and kabc.com.
Dita Von Teese steps Behind The Rope. The woman, the myth, the legend. Dita is here to chat about the full anthology of her career in Burlesque from early humble beginnings of being self taught to one of the most famous names in the industry today who is currently headlining her own Vegas show, “Dita Las Vegas: A Jubilant Review”. Dita talks Fashion, inspirations such as Madonna, Only Fans, fetishes, kinks, double standards, misogyny and misperceptions. Dita talks working with Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Demi Moore and more. Last, but certainly not least, Dita breaks her silence on RHOSLC Monica Garcia's snark / troll account Reality Von (Tea)se - her thoughts about Monica's account, the use of her likeliness by Monica and Bravo, RHOSLC and much, much more!!! @ditavonteese @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef To purchase tickets to Dita Las Vegas: ticketmaster.com/ditavegas BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ONESKIN - oneskin.co (Get 15% Off With the Code VELVET This Skincare Which Targets The Root Causes of Aging) NOOM - noom.com (Sign Up For Your Trial Today So You Can Manage Your Weight For The Long Term) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility) RAKUTEN - rakuten.com (Members Earn Cash Back On Everything They Buy Through Rakuten or The Rakuten App) SPECTRUM RESORTS - spectrumresorts.com (Start Your Vacation Today) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
À l'occasion de la sortie de son remix de "Trust The Process" de Bonnie Spacey et Franz Matthews, notre résident Berlinois invite le producteur Australien et basé à Madrid Daddy Squad.Moitié du duo electro pop Monarchy, Daddy Squad est le projet solo d'Andrew Armstrong, ou il rassemble ses nombreuses influences Disco, Italo, Synthpop, Early Rave, Breakbeat, House, Electro Pop et FrenchTouch. Andrew a écrit et collaboré avec un nombre impressionnant d'artistes tels que Dita Von Teese, Blondie, Charlie XCX, Kelis, Kylie, OMD, Lady Gaga, Jamiroquai, Sia... et nous livre ici un mix éclectique où la boule Disco n'est jamais loin. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Welcome to the third and final instalment on our series on Bettie Page. This episode, we look not only at the mystery of what ever happened to the vanishing pinup, but the incredible influence she had on art, pop culture, the sub culture of fetishists and kink lovers of the 80s, through to the burlesque revival of the 90s as well as music, haute couture and fashion right through to today. Please note this episode contains references to severe mental illness and physical violence. Time codes for these are specified below:31:00-31:40 (physical violence/domestic abuse)36:00 - 39:50 (severe mental illness/physical violence)Key Sources:The Real Bettie Page: The Truth About The Queen of Pinups (biography), Richard Foster. 2005Bettie Page: The Life of a Pin Up Legend (biography), Karen Essex, James L Swanson, Bettie Page. 2006The Notorious Bettie Page (digital), Mark Mori. 2012Secondary Sources:Bettie Page: The Lost Years (biography), Tori Rodriguez. 2018Bettie Page: Queen of Curves (reference), Petra Mason, Bunny Yeagar. 2014The Early Photographs of Bettie Page: An American Icon (reference), Jack Faragasso, 2013Bettie Page: Aphrodite Rising (fiction), Kimberly Ussery. 2020.C*ntroversy The Podcast is produced, written & hosted by Velma Vouloir. You can follow us on Instagram & X at @cntroversypod, or on Facebook at Cntroversy: The Podcast. Email us at anytime with thoughts of feedback at cntroversypodcast@gmail.com, and please don't forget to follow, rate & review the show. Thanks for listening!
Dita Von Teese has long been a fan of showgirls and especially the Jubilee dancer/showgirls, so to have her own show on the legendary Jubilee stage wearing the iconic costumes has been a dream come true https://www.caesars.com/horseshoe-las-vegas/shows/dita-von-teese www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096
Burlesque is having a huge resurgence of late and today's incredible guest, Dita Von Teese, is leading the charge! In this episode we step into Dita's glamour soaked world and find out how this small town Michigan girl once called Heather Renee Sweet made her way from her local ballet school to the Jubilee Theater and a Vegas show adorned with her name. She takes us on a journey from strip clubs and fetish modeling to the burlesque spotlight. She talks vintage fashion and why we never catch her on the "celebs are just like us" page. Dita proudly opens up about her current show, A Jubilant Revue, and how she has a hand in every detail and decision, down to its inclusive and diverse casting. We even get some fun behind the scenes scoop on what it was like working with Taylor Swift and Harry Styles last year. Take a listen and get to know the woman behind the most famous martini glass! --- --- --- VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS! --- --- --- FACTOR Factor's ready-to-eat meal delivery takes the stress out of meal planning and sets you up for success in the new year. Head to factormeals.com/understood50and use code: UNDERSTOOD50 to get 50% off. --- --- --- Follow Rachel on Instagram! @RachelUchitelNYC Executive Producer: Alison Goodman Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review! Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: infomissunderstoodpodcast@gmail.com Listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch every episode on YouTube! Misunderstood PodcastCheck out Rachel's Patreon: Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel Patreon
In this episode, hosts David Yontef and Sarah Fraser dive into the latest drama on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH). They discuss Kyle Richards' surprising revelation about her dating preferences and the reactions it sparked. The hosts also analyze the ongoing Tom Girardi legal saga and Erika Jayne's calculated moves. Additionally, they touch on the Dorit and Garcelle feud, examining the double standards and privilege at play. Tune in for an entertaining and insightful discussion on all things RHOBH! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Health Goals 00:00:32 - Taking a Break from Ozempia 00:00:43 - Body Image in LA 00:01:04 - Introduction of Special Guest Morgan Wade 00:01:29 - Morgan Wade's Travels 00:02:32 - Morgan Wade's Song about a Snack 00:02:43 - Kyle Richards' Statement about Dating Women 00:03:14 - Surprise at Kyle's Statement 00:04:01 - David Yontif's Opinion on Kyle's Statement 00:04:34 - Hypothetical Scenario with Madonna 00:05:10 - David's Encounter with Madonna's Children 00:06:08 - David's Question about Madonna and David Dating 00:06:27 - Discussion about RHOBH and Kyle's Statement 00:08:07 - Comparison of RHOBH and RHOSLC Ratings 00:08:51 - Tom Girardi's Competency Ruling 00:09:13 - Speculation on Tom Girardi's Actions 00:09:42 - Erica Jane's Potential Involvement 00:10:23 - Erica's Incriminating Statement 00:11:08 - Advertisement for Quince 00:12:11 - Dita Von Teese's Picture Controversy 00:12:56 - Discussion on Dorit and Garcelle's Fight 00:15:10 - Erica's Calculated Moves 00:15:49 - David's Opinion on Erica and Tom 00:16:47 - Tea on Erica's Promises to Victims 00:17:30 - David's Opinion on Open Relationships 00:18:13 - Dita Von Teese's Displeasure with Bravo 00:19:28 - Further Discussion on Dorit and Garcelle's Fight 00:20:03 - Comparison to RHONY's Ebony's Discussions 00:21:12 - Speculation on Garcelle and Dorit's Relationship 00:21:26 - Realness of the Scene 00:21:59 - Unresolved Issues between Garcelle and Dorit Show is sponsored by: ***Visit our Sub-Reddit: reddit.com/r/thesarahfrasershow for ALL things The Sarah Fraser Show!!!*** Carawayhome.com use code TSFS for 10% OFF your order at check out Horizonfibroids.com get rid of those nasty fibroids! Nutrafol.com Use code TSFS for FREE shipping and $10 off your subscription Upliftdesk.com amazing office desks, chairs, and more! Use code TSFS for 5% OFF your order Quince.com/tsfs for free shipping and 365 day returns **Check out some of my FAVORITE things on Amazon Marketplace - especially if you're looking to get geared-up to start your own Podcast!!!** https://www.amazon.com/shop/thesarahfrasershow Advertise on The Sarah Fraser Show: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Got a TIP about your favorite show? Email: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram: @thesarahfrasershow Follow me on Tiktok: @thesarahfrasershow Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SarahFraserShow Book me on Cameo: cameo.com/sarahfraser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, ultimate legend and undisputed queen of burlesque Dita Von Teese joined us under the covers. From candidly spilling some of her most notorious Hollywood feuds to the lifelong impacts of our first loves, Dita unapologetically puts it all out there. She opens up about being a child of divorce, her early days working at a strip club, asking for ‘financial apologies', and shares the personal decisions that shaped her colorful life – including her choice to not have children. She gave unbelievable advice on how to rediscover and get comfortable with our sexuality, and shared what it's like to have people feel entitled to your body just because you exude sexual confidence. CALL/TEXT THE LFB HOTLINE: (341) 529-1604 Click here to subscribe to my newsletter BedCrumbs! Executive Producers Jade Iovine + Catherine Law Audio Engineer Brandon Dickert
Catch up with ALLISON INTERVIEWS Host, Allison Kugel: Follow Allison on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theallisonkugel/ Allison Interviews Blog - allisoninterviews.com Allison's Memoir on entertainment journalism and mental health: https://shorturl.at/rIUW2 Dita Von Teese is internationally recognized as the Queen of Burlesque, having set a history-making benchmark for this great American art form with unrivaled artistry, flair and sophistication as performer, creative director, choreographer and producer. Dita's signature style has made her muse to some of the greatest couturiers and designers—influencing their collections, appearing on their runways, in their campaigns and on red carpets. She has also led the way as designer, collaborator and entrepreneur, with eponymous forays in fashion, beauty, music, publishing, spirits and entertainment production. On stage, Dita is renowned for delighting audiences with a nonpareil romp into fantasy and spectacle, her original and ornate sets and haute couture costumes swathed in Swarovski crystals dazzling transcontinental audiences. Jean-Paul Gaultier, Elie Saab, Alexis Mabille, Jenny Packham and Zuhair Murad are among the fashion designers who create looks for her performances, and her custom footwear is always by Christian Louboutin. Many of her most awe-inspiring costumes are realized in collaboration with legendary corsetier Mr. Pearl and burlesque star-turned-designer Catherine D'Lish. So extraordinary are her performances and productions that Dita is a marquee ambassador worldwide for the artform. Taylor Swift tapped Dita to play a burlesque-styled fairy godmother to the pop icon's Cinderella in the star-studded video “Bejeweled,” the chart-topping track off Swift's 2022 bestselling album, Midnights. Dita even shares two of her trademark martini glasses in the video, the two icons taking a sparkling spin within them. Weeks before, Dita teased cinema goers across the globe in the 2022 critically acclaimed film “Don't Worry Darling,” with Harry Styles, Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde. It is a style that Dita has also taken to market with namesake collections in lingerie, gloves and jewelry; hats with Hood London; and a signature clothing collection in collaboration with Austrian-based designer Lena Hoschek that is in the works. It always comes back to the curtain call, of course, and Dita's four full-length revues are the grandest tours in burlesque history: “Strip, Strip, Hooray!” (2013-2016), “The Art of the Teese” (2017), “Dita Von Teese and the Copper Coupe” (2018), and “Glamonatrix” (2019 and 2022-2023). These sensational spectaculars showcase a gender- and body-diverse cast of the crème de la crème of neo-burlesque performers, hailing from all over the world. In 2022, as in 2019 (a tour interrupted due to the pandemic), Dita and her star troupe staged “Glamonatrix” in historic theatres across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the US—including five sold-out nights at the London Palladium, and packed houses at the prestigious Folies Bergère in Paris and Burgtheatre in Vienna. Dita made theatrical history bringing burlesque to the Opera Garnier Monte Carlo, with Prince Albert II of Monaco in attendance. Dita Von Teese Links Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ditavegas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditavonteese Website: https://dita.net/ Subscribe to the audio podcast of Allison Interviews on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and subscribe to the video podcast on YouTube. :-) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Imagine yourself on stage, bathed in the warm glow of the spotlight. You're feeling confident, sensual, and alive – teasing and tempting the audience. This captivating confidence, this art of seduction – is the power of burlesque.Burlesque is more than just an erotic performance art. It's a way to embrace your sensuality, connect with community, and tap into your desires - both on and off stage. In this episode, Lorrae chats with Evana De Lune, Australian burlesque performer and workshop host, on the history of burlesque, the allure of the taboo, and the power of performance art to feel fully embodied and confident in our erotic selves. We explore how iconic figures like Bettie Page and Dita Von Teese paved the way for future femme fatales to go on an artistic journey of erotic reclamation. Today, inclusivity and empowerment are at the heart of burlesque, with thriving communities that build each other up, regardless of body type, race, nationality, disability, or age. Burlesque gives everyone a voice – a chance to stand center stage and revel in the applause.Get my favorite vibrator, the Magic Wand Rechargeable and the Magic Wand Mini! You can also get the authentic Magic Wand Original - available at my favorite sex-positive shop.Follow Lorrae:On Instagram at @sluttygrlprobs | @Lorraejo | @thepleasureprovocateurSGP on Twitter | Facebook | TikTokLorrae on Twitter | Facebook | TikTokResources:Join our Patreon for bonus content + extras!Download my free sex-magic ebookApply for 1:1 coaching with Lorrae and visit Lorrae's site for courses and workshopsVisit Slutty Girl Problems for articles on pleasure, intimacy, and connectionConnect with Evana:Instagram: Evana De LuneWebsite: www.evanadelune.comPR: Righteous PRTikTok: Evana De LuneFacebook: Evana De Lune Official
In Part 2, we explore Dita's collaboration with perfumer and Heretic Parfum founder, Douglas Little. Together, Douglas and Dita tell the story behind their latest fragrance, Scandalwood. They talk about their creative process, finding inspiration in vintage erotica, and why the social revolution of the 1920s made it such a rich period for perfumery.Highlights:• The story behind Dita and Douglas' collaboration• How the industry tends to approach celebrity fragrances• The connection between Erotique and Scandalwood• Why the 1920s was a fascinating time to make perfumes• What is the fragrance of the 1920s Paris sex clubs?• Why Douglas abandoned his 100%-naturals approach with this fragrance• Dita's direction: “add more champagne”• How you know you're finished with a fragrance• Dita, Douglas, and a chance encounter in the elevatorFeatured Fragrance:Scandalwood by Heretic ParfumSoak in all of our audio and video content at https://podcast.scentbird.com.
Dita is the biggest name in burlesque since Gypsy Rose Lee. She is known for revitalizing the art form, mesmerizing sold-out theaters around the world with spectacles that evoke fantasy and freedom. Born Heather Sweet in Michigan, Dita posed on the cover of Playboy in the early 2000s and soon became fashion's “it” girl. Her book, Your Beauty Mark, is a New York Times bestseller, and her latest fragrance, Scandalwood, is a collaboration with Heretic Parfum's Douglas Little.This episode is split into two parts hosted by Marianne Mychaskew, who runs communications at Scentbird.In Part 1, we immerse ourselves in Dita's enchanting world. She shares why she believes perfume is a tool for you to become whoever you want to be. She reveals her most memorable scents, the iconic mid-century women who inspired her, and how she developed her signature look.Highlights:• “There's never been a time in my life when I haven't used fragrance”• Dita's early love for elegance and femininity• Dita's most memorable scents growing up in the 80s• Dita's first bottle of expensive perfume, which became her signature scent for years• Smell like your French boyfriend's mother? “Get rid of the man or get rid of the perfume”• How Dita wears (and layers) perfume• Good girl perfumes vs. bad girl perfumes• Dita's own fragrances, including Erotique, a cult classic• Going against the grain with celebrity fragrances• Dita's Playboy cover and rise to fame• Reviving the garter belt and the power of red lip stick• “You can become whoever you want to be”• Developing the signature Dita Von Teese look• Inspiration from Bettie Page and first bondage photoshoot• Being made fun of for wearing vintage clothing• Breakthrough career moments, including biggest burlesque tours ever• Starring in Taylor Swift's “Bejeweled” video• Why Dita felt attracted to past vs. present beauty icons• Scent Connection: Scandalous Edition• The iconic women from the Golden Age of Cinema who inspired DitaFeatured Fragrance:Scandalwood by Heretic ParfumSoak in all of our audio and video content at https://podcast.scentbird.com.
MURRAY HILL is a NYC legend, comedian, TV host, MC, an international entertainer, a relentless shtick slinger, larger-than-life personality, and freewheeling ad-libber. He plays Fred Rococo in Bridget Everett's Somebody Somewhere (HBO). The show was awarded many “Best of 2022 & 2023” Awards, including “Best New TV Series” from AFI and was just renewed for a third season. He hosts the new competition show Drag Me To Dinner (Hulu). He can be seen on Amy Schumer's Life & Beth and Welcome to Flatch (FOX) and upcoming in Paul Feig's movie Grand Death Lotto (Amazon Studios) starring John Cena and Awkwafina.Murray was just a special guest correspondent for ABC News and Hulu's live historic “Pride Across America” which featured Pride marches in SF, NYC, and Chicago. NBC News selected him as one of the 30 most iconic and influential drag performers in modern history and was selected as one of Logo30 for being a change maker in entertainment.Murray was awarded the New York Voices commission from Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, where he debuted About to Break. His infamous holiday show A Murray Little Christmas has been a perennial sold-out destination for a decade at Joe's Pub in NYC. He performed his solo comedy show at Just for Laughs, New York Comedy Festival, and Edinburgh Fringe Festival.For 10 years, Murray hosted Dita Von Teese's international tour Strip Strip Hooray. He starred for two seasons at the Sydney Opera House in Club Swizzle, which toured major festivals throughout Australia. He's in music videos for Peaches, Countess Luann, TV on the Radio, The Regrettes, LeTigre, Joan as Police Woman, Bridget Everett, and Gossip.The New York Times anointed Murray “Downtown's New ‘It' Boy.” He's been included in “Best of New York” lists in the Village Voice, Time Out, PAPER, and New York Magazine; inducted into PAPER's Nightlife Hall of Fame; selected as OUT's Top 100 influential performers twice; included in New York Magazine's “Fifty Most Iconic Gender Benders of All Time” and PAPER's “Top Ten ‘It' Boys in NYC Nightlife History”; and named one of the Top 12 gender-bending performers in NYC by Time Out. He was recently awarded the Trailblazer Award by Queerty. His campaign for Mayor of New York in 1996 was inducted in the New York Historical Society.Photo: Patrick James MillerSupport the showRecorded at The Newsstand Studio at 1 Rockefeller Plaza in NYC. Special thanks to Joseph Hazan & Karen Song. Produced by Wanda Acosta• Find us: @cafetabacfilm on Instagram & Facebook • Email us: info@cafetabacfilm.com• Website: cafetabacfilm.com/podcast • LEAVE A REVIEW
"When I moved to Seattle, I joined some different dance companies and it was always just too pushy; like, I'm doing this for fun. And that's what I think why, when we joined burlesque-- because it is fun and I can create that story; what does this song mean to me, what is the song telling me, how do I want to express that to others. And I think that's what's so much fun about creating your persona and growing into your persona, is being able to hear a song and say 'Here's what that sounds like to me,' but to somebody else, they would take in a completely different direction." -- Moxie Blue "Sometimes burlesque is covering yourself in fake blood, in my case covering yourself in lipstick. It's not as polished; I definitely feel like when I tell people that I do burlesque they're like. 'ooh Dita Von Teese doo-doo' and I'm like, oh no, it gets very weird on stage. I don't think that I will ever be as polished ask Christina [Aguilera] and I think that's okay. The movie [Burlesque] itself I do; I enjoy it; it's fun, it's silly. I wish there was less of that one random man that Christina lives with and more of Cher." -- Pat Smear Seattle's Moxie Blue and Pat Smear are a delightful pair of wits and and style, both together on stage and in their solo work. Starting in burlesque together, as mother and child, Moxie and Pat are a surprise in their ability to seamlessly work together and explore their disparate individual styles. We talk personas, adjusting mindsets, generational gaps, activism, and how it went performing in front of dad/husband. (this conversation was recorded July 20, 2023) Instagram: @pat___smear @moxiebluebq www.moxieblueburlesque.com https://www.facebook.com/moxieblueburlesque/ https://linktr.ee/patsmear https://www.facebook.com/patsmear.burlesque SUPPORT THE PODCAST: - patreon.com/weburlesque - venmo: @viktor-devonne - paypal: weburlesque@gmail.com - cashapp: $weburlesque All donations at $25 or above will get a signed 8x10 of Viktor Devonne, covered in flour. — WEBurlesque Podcast Network is the creation of Viktor Devonne. Episode 198 call hook by Harley Foxx. Podcast artwork by Logan Laveau, WEBurlesque the Podcast cover art photography by Atticus Stevenson. Theme song, “On a 45” by This Way to the Egress, used with permission. Incidental music via pixabay.com under fair use. Visit weburlesquepodcast.com for notes on this and every episode. Follow @weburlesque and @viktordevonne on just about every platform, and support the podcast via patreon.com/weburlesque or via Venmo @Viktor-Devonne. Don't got the cash? Please follow, subscribe, and give 5 stars on every platform you can get your hands on. It really does help. All original material is owned by Viktor Devonne and White Elephant Burlesque Corporation; all other materials property of their respective copyright. No infringement, while likely, is intended.
Where do you go for rock hard go-go boys and soft shell crabs? TESTOSTERONE, baby! I chatted with ever so handsome Mr. Gorgeous about unlocking the mystique of the Baltimore accent and the city's history of striptease queens, juggling fire with his father and finding burlesque through bull fighting, the trials, tribulations, and condiments of the Testosterone variety show, constructing costumes for Broadway and growing his Gorgeous by Gorgeous empire, and why technique isn't as important as doing things your own way. Shout outs to Kev Beverly, Reid and Harriet, Trixie Little, Kitten and Lou, John Waters, Jinkx Monsoon, and the late Baltimore burlesque legends, Blaze Starr and Lady Zorro. Follow Mr. Gorgeous: @MrGorgeousNy and @Gorgeous_by_Gorgeous on Instagram Follow Chris Harder: @TheChrisHarder on Instagam, Twitter, TikTok, and www.HarderChris.com Follow Show Boys: @ShowBoysPod on Instagram Questions for Chris? Email him at ShowBoysPod@gmail.com or HarderBurlesque@gmail.com More about Mr. Gorgeous: Mr. Gorgeous has been charming audiences around the globe since 2009, with his comedic and charismatic approach to contemporary burlesque. He has become a frequent persona in NYC nightlife, working several iconic venues including The Slipper Room, Le Scandal, and Galapagos Art Space. Gorgeous has had the opportunity to perform in Dita Von Teese's touring show Strip Strip Hooray and Europe's largest HIV / AIDS benefit, Life Ball. He's also been presented as the headlining performer for numerous national and international burlesque festivals including Helsinki, Vienna, Rome, Vancouver, Colorado, Las Vegas, among others. Gorgeous was awarded “Most Comedic“ at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas in 2013 and was named Mr. Exotic World, King of Boylesque in 2014. He's also appeared multiple times in the Burlesque Top 50 by 21st Century Burlesque. In addition to performing, Mr. Gorgeous owns and operates his own costume company, Gorgeous by Gorgeous. Self-proclaimed Spandexpert, Gorgeous designs and sews everything from intricate circus leotards to playful underwear and bodysuits. If you are looking for a flashy pair of trunks to party in or something a bit more extravagant, he's got you covered. If it stretches, he sews it!
We have the BEST place for you to see the Sphere lights! Dita Von Teese, the queen of burlesque, spills the sequins on her upcoming show and the jaw-dropping costumes she'll be showcasing. We also dish the dirt on some hilarious moments from a recent RuPaul's Drag Race live show, as well as the laugh-out-loud antics from Kevin Hart's comedy weekend. We also discuss how well Theo Von did performing here in Las Vegas. Comedian Tom Papa announced an upcoming show at Wynn Las Vegas too. Plus, Corey Feldman, yes, you heard right, Corey Feldman! He's on the performance roster too! And if you think that's exciting, we've also got the lowdown on a Muppets-inspired home, recent misbehavior on the Strip, and a Barbie rave dance party - talk about Vegas variety! The fun continues as we share insider tips for visiting the Atomic Museum and dish on exciting upcoming movie releases. Plus, we've got a big reveal - our podcast is going visual! That's right, we're adding a video version to our audio madness. So, whether you're a Vegas local or planning your next visit, stay tuned for all the city's happenings and a whole lot more. Prep for your Las Vegas trip! Check out our Amazon Store.We love Rollasoles! Fashionable flats that you roll up. Don't walk barefoot in Vegas! Browse and order with our special link. VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com
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The Sphere left us speechless with its mesmerizing 4th of July light show. Details on its anticipated opening and what the outside can do. Plus, the latest in entertainment, including the Spice Girls tribute show at Excalibur, Piano Man at the V Theater, Chase Brown in downtown Las Vegas, and the buzz around the Rio's makeover. The biggest show buzz is Dita Von Teese's new residency announcement at the Horseshoe. The queen of burlesque is kicking off her show in October at the iconic Jubilee Theater. Oh, and remember Chinatown? Turns out it's a treasure trove of hidden gems! We also bring you the juicy details of Guy Fieri's new sports bar at the Horseshoe. We attend Cirque Du Soleil's Michael Jackson ONE show on its 10th anniversary. And, Sean travels up to Lee Canyon to escape the heat. How long did it take to get there and how much cooler was it? Prep for your Las Vegas trip! Check out our Amazon Store.We love Rollasoles! Fashionable flats that you roll up. Don't walk barefoot in Vegas! Browse and order with our special link. VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com
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Welcome to Silver Screen Sips; a podcast where two idiots talk about movies! In today's episode, we discuss The Next Karate Kid Part, rescuing bats, the villains of Guardians of the Galaxy, and fanning over Hilary Swank. All with special guest Tiffany Bartok. https://linktr.ee/SilverScreenSips Tiffany Bartok is a make up artist and director working on a documentary on Dita Von Teese. Visit Tiffany at https://www.tiffanybartok.com/ This episode is brought to you by our sponsor: Shaker & Spoon Use promo code: SIPS10 to get $10 off your first subscription box! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silver-screen-sips/support
It's another week of the summer movie season, meaning another big movie is on the way. This time it's "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" that will be trying to knock "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" out of the top spot. "Spider-Man," along with "The Little Mermaid," "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," "Fast X" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" have collectively grossed more than $1.3 billion which begs the question: Are movie theaters finally back to pre-pandemic levels? Co-hosts Terry Lipshetz and Bruce Miller discuss the topic before moving into things to watch, including the low-budget film "To Leslie" that raised eyebrows when Andrea Riseborough was nominated for an Oscar. That film is now on Netflix. "The Full Monty," a series that reunites the case of the film 25 years later, comes to streaming on June 14. Also coming on June 14 is the second season of "The Wonder Years," a reboot of the original series that aired 114 episodes between 1988 and 1993. While Fred Savage, the star of the original series who was a producer on the new program, is not back for season two, hear interviews Bruce has with all four of the main stars. We first hear from Elisha "EJ" Williams, who plays the son Dean Williams along with Dulé Hill, who plays his father, Bill. We then hear from Saycon Sengbloh, who plays Dean's mother Lillian, and Laura Kariuki, who plays Dean's sister Kim. And, in a plot twist only available on Streamed & Screened, Terry shares that he went to high school with Dulé Hill, who was a child star who got his big break on Broadway in "The Tap Dance Kid." Both graduated from Sayreville War Memorial High School, and photographic evidence is available in the 1993 yearbook, although Hill goes by Karim Hill in the listing. Where to watch "The Wonder Years" on ABC "To Leslie" on Netflix "The Full Monty" on FX and Hulu About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. Episode transcript Note: The following transcript was created by Adobe Premiere and may contain misspellings and other inaccuracies as it was generated automatically: Welcome everyone to another episode of Streamed and screened and entertainment podcasts about movies and TV from Lee Enterprises. I'm Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer at Lee and co-host of the program with Bruce Miller, editor of the Sioux City Journal and a longtime entertainment reporter. We are not even into the dog days of summer yet, Bruce, but it's heating up, and I am. I'll tell you, I went to see Spider-Man across the Spider-Verse over the weekend, and I had a tough time getting a seat. Now, that's surprising because normally in summertime you can barely you can get it. You don't have to worry about getting a seat. And normally that buying your tickets in advance thing was, I thought a dog. I didn't think it worked at all. I didn't think I needed to do all that. And this week I went to the theater and they said, Well, we just have a couple of seats left. And I thought, really, there's like 40 performances of this thing, and I'm going to have to sit, like, near this screen and I did. It was like the second row. And I thought, Oh my God, this is what those immersive art exhibits must be like, you know, like where you go to then go and you're surrounded by it. That's what it seemed like for me. But I think I think the numbers are there now to prove that people are going back to the theaters. Yeah, I want to ask you about that because I was looking this weekend. The big one is going to be Transformers Rise of the Beat. So DEADLINE is reporting that the expectation sounds is that worldwide it should do at least 155 million and domestically it could be in the 70 million. Now, it might not knock off Spider-Man, but it's going to be, you know, top two, top three. Absolutely. This week, which is kind of interesting. I was looking at the box office. Now this is just the U.S. domestic box office through the weekend of June two through four. And last week, Spider-Man did 120 million in the U.S. Little Mermaid through two weeks, 187 million Guardians of the Galaxy through five weeks, 323 million Best Acts or Fast ten 128 million through three weeks. And even Super Mario, which is it feels long in the tooth at this point, but it's been out nine weeks and it just keeps on cranking and money 566 million. So those five movies alone over $1.3 billion U.S. are movie theaters back. I think so. I really do. And Mario Brothers is going to DVD right away. I think next week is DVD week for that. So you look at that and you say people must really want to get out of the house. I think they're eager to see something in a different environment. And we'll see with Transformers, because it doesn't really have names with it anymore. These are people who are, you know, also in the cast. And if it does really well, then that says, A, they want to get out and be the franchise is stronger than the participants in the franchise. So what happens with that? I you know that I don't like those films. I don't like the Transformer films. I think they're stupid and I think the toys were stupid back when they came out, too. But this does have an audience and we'll see. It could you know, it might be the film world's equivalent of a monster truck show. I don't like that movie either, but it's people go see it. I mean, it's kind of like the Fast and Furious franchise, which I enjoy, but a lot of people hate it. But it's just one where, you know, I think you're either into it or you're not, and it just has an audience and people keep going back into it. Now, we talked a while back. You had it brought up the idea that maybe movie theaters, it's going to be a little bit more of an event that people aren't necessarily going to go for the smaller films. Are you still thinking that is? I do, because I think that there is no place for them. And even if they do get in the theaters, they're going to get one theater in a Cineplex. They're not going to get ten screens. It's unreal. Now, when you go to the movies and you may see four movies listed, and that's because they've sucked up all the screens. So I think I think you've got to have a reason. And if you're if you bought into a franchise like Transformers, you're going to say, Oh, yeah, yeah, you're kind of getting a guarantee. We're going to get something that we know is going to entertain us. We know it's going to be special or big, and we know that we're going to come out of there saying we didn't waste our money. Whereas if you're taking a risk on something you haven't seen, good luck. It's it my equivalent to this is like going to Broadway. You will go to Wicked because you know, it's big. You know, it's something that people like, you know, that people will tell you. Yeah, there's a lot there for you to see. So it's kind of a guarantee, but you're probably not going to take a risk on an unknown quantity until it becomes something like that. So I think that's what we're seeing with the with the movie business is they're looking for guarantees and they will go back to those old wells and see what they can, what they can dredge up. And now, if the writers strike keeps going on, you know, maybe they will start remaking old films with old scripts. I think the numbers also bear out your theory, too, because, you know, Spider-Man 120 million. So that's that's a really solid opening. But Little Mermaid in only its second week, had already kind of crashed to 41 million. And number three in the theater last week was the Boogeyman, which opened last week to only 12.4 million guardians, was down to 10.7 million. Fast X was at 9.6 and even Super Mario at fifth place, $3.4 million. That's hardly anything, right? When you go to the movies, how much does it cost if you take the family? I mean, tickets alone, you're looking if we can go to a matinee, we might get lucky and it'll only be maybe $30, but it's really pushing 40. And then on top of that, once you add in popcorn or anything, you're looking at 60, 70 bucks. So it's not cheap. You see where it has to be a commitment that, you know, is going to bring results or you get grandma to take the kids. You know, I mean, there's there's some kind of a trade off there, but you're not going to take a risk on something that you're not sure that people are talking about or they, you know, is going to be something you'll like. Right. Or if you have a loyalty card. So that's part of I think the advantage for me with the family is, you know, okay, we'll go. But those 60 bucks I might spend will equate to 20,000 points, which will get me a $5 reward certificate a little bit quicker. Do you ever bring in candy? No, Bruce, I would never I would never bring in because that would be dishonest. And we are supposed to. Of course, I bring in Candy. What do you. Well, you know, I would I would really be worried if I was hauling kids with and, you know, our kids can get restless when the movies get a little dull and you think, oh, I got to get them something to eat. But it's a porch, and you pay what, upwards of ten, $10 and up for popcorn. And that's a lot just to try and say, I'm quieting you down with this. So I would always have M&Ms in a pocket. You know, all that out. And here you go, kid. We're shutting up now. We invested the last time I was at the theater for $20 is a little cheaper because I was a loyalty member of AMC because it's normally about 25, but $20 for the annual bucket of popcorn. And so you get 20 bucks, you get the one fill of popcorn, and then you can get it refilled once for free, and then you can bring that bucket back the next time you come. And then you just pay for it once. So you pay your $8 or $10, whatever popcorn costs, and then you can bring it back up for another free refill. So it gets substantially cheaper every time you go, you know, to bring that bucket. So I think we're kind of like, All right, kids, we're going to just get popcorn. If you want to get a slushie or something, that's fine. We'll get a drink. But we're bringing the bucket back with us and we're going to save a few bucks. That way is the bucket tab like Jurassic Park Outfitters? How big is it? Real old. No, it's it is designed it says the year 2023 on it. So that way, you know, when I go on January 1st then I'm stuck having to buy the new bucket. But yeah it's it is it has some design of something. Oh this is a good one. We can use it. It's refillable. Right. Exactly. Yeah. It's just strange because whatever the lights start going down after the previews have been on in the theater, you can hear. Yeah. Where they're opening up cans of pop that they've gotten because they spend the money on on the drink and I will buy the drink. I you know what I finally get? I get a junior combo at my theater, which is basically a kid's pack. Oh, because it's enough popcorn and it's enough drink. And then I think they also throw in some gummy bears or something like that. Well, it's nice, and it's actually cheaper than buying one of anything. If I bought a one small drink, this is still cheaper than that. It's enough to keep me occupied, but it's not so much. And I. I fully admit I'm hauling in a kids thing. Okay, so don't make fun of me. But that's. That's how I roll. Yeah. I've been known to go through colors and just get myself a kids meal because you get a free ice cream coupon with it, too. When I was able to eat McDonald's, I always got the Happy Meal because I wanted the toy. Exactly. Exactly. Yeah. No, I had one other question, though. Or at least an observation. And this was a Super Mario Brothers, because we talked also about that dual release, right, where you release a movie straight to theaters. But then you also simultaneously go to two streaming. And I think we agreed a few weeks ago that that that's not a feasible option, especially with some of these bigger movies, at least because it's going to drain the theater gate. But I did find it interesting was Super Mario, you can already stream it. We went with our with our family. We headed down over Memorial Day weekend to visit friends in Illinois. And my daughters are the same age as our friends daughter. And, you know, we're out playing cards and having a good time. And, you know, the kids are watching TV and all of a sudden I start hearing the songs from Mario Brothers, the movie. And I look in and they're renting it because I saw it with my daughter, one of my daughters, but my other one didn't see it and their friend hadn't seen it either. So they're having a good time watching Super Mario. And this is, you know, three weeks ago or so where the movie is still going strong in the theaters, but it's already available for streaming. So is that do you think that's the compromise, is that, you know, it's going to come to streaming sooner than before, but not necessarily day of? I think they're going to try and extend as much time as they can before they cut off their their own notes, because I think they want to get that money that you can get in theaters, even though they you know, do we care? Not really. But it does say it's a yet. But you know, what you don't know is your kids are probably in the liquor in the other room. They're there. They're opening up all the alcohol that they've got in the other room and they're enjoying Mario at home. So it's it's even better. But no, I don't truthfully, as much as they tried to say that these things are going to kill all that, I don't think so. I think what you're going to see is smaller films are going to be taken over by streaming services and it's blockbusters that are going to be in theaters. That's how it's going to squirreled out. And, you know, this week, Netflix just started showing to Leslie and to Leslie was this if you remember back at Oscar time, Andrea Riseborough was nominated for best actress. And they all said, well, where did this movie come from? And it made like $27,000 in the theaters, but it had this kind of email chain on her friend chain from among a lot of actors who said, nominate her, nominate her. And it brought up a whole controversy with the Academy about how you can campaign. But the movie is on Netflix now and you must see it. It is really good. And she is incredible. And I think that's one of those ones that maybe we missed because we're so busy looking for the big get that you don't see the little films that should be seen. And it's a marvel of and she is really, really good. What was the premise of that film again? You said, Well, she won a lottery. She won like a Powerball, whatever it might have banned. And it was like 190, $180 million or $800,000. So it's enough that it would make your life a little different, but it doesn't change your life. It was 180 million, which I hope to win tonight on the Powerball. It would change your life. But with this, it's just enough. And I say to her, what we what do you plan to do? And oh, I'm going to open up a restaurant and my son wants a guitar and we're going to do all this. Well, then flash forward and you see that she blew through all the money and she's alcoholic and she really doesn't have anywhere to go. Her son is now, I think he's 20 when she sees him again and she just tries to crash in his house and she makes all these false promises about, yeah, I'm going to I'm going to get a job and I'm going to be clean and I'm not going to do it. And you just see how she keeps trying to hoodwink people into thinking that she's changing. And then there is something that happens that that maybe changes there. But a fascinating, fascinating character study and she does a beautiful job. So I don't think it was one of those wasted campaigns for best actress. But it's nice to see that we finally get to see this film because back when the nominees were out, I looked everywhere for that movie and I couldn't find it on any streaming service. So it must have been just distributed to Academy members so they could vote on it. I'll have to add that to my to watch list, because now that the the family has done with school for the year, it's it's time to ramp up to streaming. My wife can stay up later than 830 at night now so put this one down and another thing to do all those event films, look how long they're going. Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse was 2 hours in like 20 minutes. And a lot of these little films that are on streaming services, 90 minutes, maybe 2 hours maybe. And I think that's another consideration. You know, when you're going out, you're making it an event. So. All right, I'll sit for two and a half hours, unless you're to Avatar, and then you've got to go to the bathroom three times. Anything else coming out now on to streaming or TV because we have the writers strike on. There are some problems in getting new product for next fall. So you know, that next fall is going to be a lot of reality and a lot of game shows. But there are series that were scheduled that are starting to come out. I think I did. I mentioned to you last week that I watched all of the Righteous Gemstones and that's coming on HBO, but also coming is Full Monty. And this is a look at the characters from The Full Monty after that film and what happened. It's not old men who are going to strip. It's not that at all. It's like, how were their lives affected by that moment? And it's very, very interesting. A little maybe a little darker than you think and how they affect their family and their and their show. So that's a new one that I would look for. And then coming this next week on broadcast television, the Wonder Years, and this is the rebooted Wonder Years where it's about a black family. But it also no longer has Fred Savage as a producer. Fred Savage was the star of the First Wonder Years, and then he was a producer of this Wonder Years. And then there was some kind of some discussion about maybe he was overstepping his place as a producer, but they just decided it would be better for the show not to have him as a producer anymore. So he's not. And I do think there is a shift. I do think there's a change in the tone of the series. It's still set in the late sixties, but there is just another another quality to it that isn't so wonder years like the first one. It still has the narrator, It still has the kids at a certain age, kind of reflecting about what that time was. But you're getting a different perspective. And what I love about this is because it is a black family, you're seeing the civil rights movement from a different perspective. And and they're still a lot of fun in it. You know, Patti LaBelle comes on as a the mother of Dulé Hill and she's the choir director at their church. And she runs that choir like a drill sergeant. She has every know you're doing a role, you're not weird. And they you think that they just given a performance of a lifetime and she's we really had a lot of problems today. So she becomes this kind of force that the choir is not all that thrilled with. And yeah. And her the mother in the wonder years, who is her daughter in law, and she becomes the soloist and how that affects all the rest of them. Very fascinating. But it's a different perspective because I, you know, not having grown up in the black church system and what that that kind of power was for the choir director, I think that's really fun to see. And it's an interesting look at everything. And then when you couple that with she's the mother of the dad in the Wonder Years, that adds a little more to it is Patti LaBelle. Now she just making a guest appearance or is she going to be a regular? She's in a couple of episodes. I think you would class fires recurring, but she hasn't in every week. She's in this one. It comes early in the run and you'll see her, you know, doing the choir. And then there's another episode where they come back. But there's there's resolution to all of this. And it's fun to see her kind of mom, you know, as much as Dad thinks he's in charge, Mom is the one who rules the roost. So you have a couple of interviews with stars this week. Can you talk a little bit about that? Yes. I talked with Dulé Hill and E.J. Williams, who play the dad and then the young boy in one interview and then I talked with Saycon or Saycon you decide how to say it? But I remember her essay song because it's a French name. And when she was she was actually at the Donna Reed Film Festival in 1996, I want to say. And she won it. And that was here in Iowa. And I've followed her career over the years, but she plays the mother. And then there's also the young woman who plays her daughter in the other interview. So we have two interviews, but you have a connection to do a HBO now, Do you remember it was on West Wing, and I know him as this dramatic actor. And the thing I was really shocked when I started reading things about his past is that he was in the Tap Dance kid on Broadway. And I went back and looked in all my files, and I found the playbill that he was in the tap dance. And I saw him as a kid who that. And he is from Sayreville, New Jersey. So you obviously do these interviews in advance and you send them to me. And then, of course, I listen to them before we have these conversations so we can have a coherent, intelligent conversation. So I'm listening to it and and you're talking to him about, you know, like your own personal wonder years, right? And growing up and and that type of thing. And Dulé starts talking about, well, you know, when I was growing up in Sayreville, New Jersey, and then I'm like, wait, wait, wait, what did you just say? Did he just say Sayreville? So I had to stop it, backed it up, listen again. And sure enough, so I started looking and I was going back through all the information. But he was when he was growing up, his first name is actually Karim, so it's Karim Dulé Hill. And I believe he went by Karim in school and he's a year older than me. He graduated class in 1993 from Sayreville High School. I graduated from class 94. Our public library keeps your books on file. So I went back and just like, checked. And there sure enough, there's Karim Hill, looks just like Dulé Hill. And it's just, you know, a little bit of a baby face because he's he's so much younger, 30 years younger. But it looks like if you looked at him, you would know, Oh, yeah, that that is Dulé Hill. And then I did like vaguely remember, like I remember that face, you know, So I don't know because we were a year apart. I don't know if we really had very many classes together. We probably interacted at some point, you know, and the way with high school classes where you might have a little bit of the blending of the classes, where you might have something where freshmen and sophomores are kind of in it or juniors and seniors. So we probably crossed paths. But I do remember at that time, while a few years earlier, the big talk of the town was like, Hey, there's this kid who's part of the tap dance kid, and he was on TV and and I was talking even with because I went back and looked at his credits. He played the character Larry Seifert on Ballers, which was one of my favorite shows on HBO with Dwayne Johnson. I'm like, Oh, yeah, I know exactly who he is. He was in the movie Holes with Sigourney Weaver and Jon Voight. My daughters watch that in the last year, and I were having dinner last night and I'm like, Hey, girls, you remember that movie whole? Yeah, yeah, we remember. You remember the character Sam, The Onion Man from Holes? And they're like, Yeah, well, I went to high school with him. What? So it's you. You went to school with everybody because there's the Jon Bon Jovi is from Sayreville, New Jersey. So there's been times where I've I've met him one time. His youngest brother is about two years older than me. And I remember seeing his his youngest brother was a little bit of a rock star in middle school. And there was one time there was like a little crowd around him. And it was it was a couple of years after Slippery When Wet Went wild. So. So he you know, I remember those moments, but I didn't really know him at all. Dave Sabo from the guitarist from the hair metal band Skid Row is from Sayreville. So there's been these these small, you know, pockets of celebs. We've had a few athletes that have made it big. I played Little League baseball with the son of Tom Kelly, the former manager of the Minnesota Twins. So, yeah, it's these little crazy connections. But yeah, it took me until this week's to realize that that Dulé Hill was in, you know, a year ahead of me at my high school. And it just I completely missed that, you know, my encounter. I mean, certainly I interviewed him during the years of West Wing, but I never, ever thought that he had a musical background, a musical theater background. And then I saw him on Broadway in a show called After Midnight, and he was dancing Up a storm. And I thought, where was this talent? Where did this come from? Well, then you look back in his credits and he was a child phenom back in the day doing all these things. He was also in bring in Denise, bring in the funk, which, by the way, is coming back to Broadway. So, you know, who knows how they can have these different identities wherever they might land. But if do we want to run the the interview with Dulé and A.J.? Yeah, sounds good. So we'll listen now to E.J. Williams and Dulé Hill. I must ask you two, why has it taken us so long to get this second season? I have been waiting and waiting and waiting and where? Wherever you bet. And, well, it's an experiment called absence Makes the heart grow fonder. If you let people wait long enough, then they really will hopefully be just ready for right at the right time. And that's where we are right now this summer. I think the anticipated help, too. I mean, what is being on you could still binge the first season. And now that we have, you know, a day we're coming back, it all makes sense. So that's definitely one to, you know, the thing that struck me funny about all this is that both of you really haven't had the Wonder Years kind of childhoods having been involved in the entertainment business. I'm assuming that you didn't get that kind of, if you will, nuclear thing because you were busy working. Well, I mean, everybody's wonder years are different in my opinion. You know, everybody's childhood, not everybody lives the same way. You know, you have some kids who aren't even in the entertainment business and are still homeschooled. So one person's normalcy is in another person's normalcy. So I think for me, because, you know, I'm the only kid here I did, the wonder years are still happening. They're just happening differently. And, you know, you experience things just at a different level, you know? So I'm still experiencing school, except my school's in a trailer. It's not in a classroom with, you know, 30, 60 kids. I'm still going to graduate middle school. I'm still going to graduate high school. I graduated elementary. I still went to kindergarten. You know, So the the years are the years are still going. Time is still moving. And you just got to appreciate it while it's here, man. You know, I like to say that kids on television grow up faster than kids. You are in the entertainment space, which I know it's not true, but it seems like that, you know, a lot of times, you know, four seasons, you people coming back say, man, you look older. And, you know, to me I'm like, do I like it? It's because, you know, when people see you on television so much, they're looking at it. And then when you So the Wonder Years are definitely still happening. It just looks different from what we do here is like, you were on Broadway, for God's sakes. I was an outgoing. I'll say, I don't know what you just talking about. I mean, I'm only 15 years old, so there's two kids and I don't know what he's talking about. I'm aware you got that from, first of all. But nobody but I will say I started I was doing the stage in New York, but I did have that nuclear family. I it was always there in the midst of when that was the Broadway experience on a stage experience was added on to it. I came along that was added on to what was already there. But I have so many memories of growing up in my hometown in several New Jersey, with my cousins, with my friends, riding the bike in the park, getting into trouble. You know, all these stories that we had in the Wonder years. I can relate to all of that. My parents telling me to stay out of growing folk's business and all that kind of stuff and E.J. is right way is different. Because once I started doing theater growing up, that was an added thing. But the core of it is the same. The root of it is the saying, which is about family. It's about them. When they tell you that your mother is Patti LaBelle, how does that land move? Oh, my God. Well, it's like a piece of delicious pie, sweetie, But it is. Well, you know, you can't ask for a better mother than Patti LaBelle to be able to share the screen with an icon. A legend such as Miss Patti is something that I don't think any of us take lightly. She brought such magnificent energy to the role and to this set. Just being the light that she is. And I think the audiences are really going to enjoy what she brings to the Williams family because, you know, the matriarch is always the matriarch, and she really had to apologize to anybody. So when she comes, she's got to really have her way. She captures the rules aspect of the game. It's very much you listen to her or else you're in trouble. I think that's great. I love when you guys get to go to New York. I wanted that to last longer. Is there a chance that you would go back or do more episodes where you go to New York again? I mean, you never know. The thing about scripted television is, you know, writers have endless imagine, imagine. And so you never know where story could land. We've been talking about New York since the first since the first season. You know, with Bill getting his job, finding out it's in New York, even with Lillian's opportunity of her going further away in Alabama, being away from home, you know, so the possibilities are endless. You never know what a pencil or a pen can do for a person. So, I mean, going back to New York wouldn't be a bad idea. You never know how this story would play out. But in terms of the episodes, I mean, it was great. You see that experience and you see people in the different different worlds. So, you know, you have Dean outside of school, outside of state. He's in a place he's never been before, you know, meeting new people, seeing different things he hasn't seen before. So, I mean, you never know. How was it for the two of you working together, you know, pretty intensely in that episode? Was it good to be able to bond a little bit more, or what was that like? Oh, definitely. I mean, I learned a lot from Dulé. I mean, I started the show when I was 11, you know, I'm 14, even even facial hair tips. You know, I ask him, how does he ever feel hair? It's known his size because I feel like I'm it you know, I I've learned so much from him. So, I mean, you don't the bond only grows stronger. I mean, I've gotten a lot of great advice from delayed delays. He's a great person. He's a he's a gentle soul. He's a genuine person. So, I mean, being with DeLay is great. And even even filming, I mean, the filming chemistry is just it's a laugh on set, man. So it's one big job even though do like you learned from him but that I was loving him. Yeah. They persistent in achieving your goal. That's what I learned from Jay. He really had this goal of being a hilarious comedian, and he keeps on working at it. Even at first you don't succeed. Try and try again. And again and again and again. Okay. You see a little of yourself in him at all? Yeah, I can. I can definitely see that just because of the fact of being a young I started as a young actor or young artists in his journey and seeing where he is. But a lot of things that I can relate to, I wouldn't even go so far as to say I see myself reflected because I think that takes away from the gift that is the uniqueness that is him. But I do admire the journey that he's on and the way that he's handling the success that he is having and navigating this crazy business called Show, because it is a hard industry to keep your feet on the ground. And Jay and his and his family has done a phenomenal job in staying connected to the real world. And for that, in the midst of his brilliance, I applaud him for that. Well, where will Bill's career go? I mean, certainly this writing gig in New York is something that opens things up. And then he has the school where where will he land? And that's something, you know, we'll have to see over time. I mean, you mentioned before about will he go back to New York? I think Sally Patterson probably have a better grasp as to whether we will ever get back to New York. But Bill is always trying to balance his passion versus his responsibilities. And I think you know what? He's an artist, so I think he will continue to always keep trying to achieve this, this untouchable thing. It's always so close this this fame to stardom, the success in terms of music. And I think we'll see how that plays itself out. At the same time, he is also very thrilled to be able to still do what he loves to do. If he can't do it in this way, he's going to do it another way. And that's where I think the teaching comes in, can always affect young minds and to Echo would relate to that is a where he said it's always that one step. I think he's definitely right even trying to find the laughter and all the seriousness, you know, and the best example I have is when he's in New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of. We all know where that song is now. But just think that one line that he said was stupid could have made the Williams family rich. So yeah, you know, so I think you're right. You're always reaching for a goal and trying is the best thing. Well, now your costar got a singing episode. Do you get a dancing episode? Will there be something like that at some point? You know, You know, we've talked about it. I think if the show is blessed to be able to afforded the opportunity to have many seasons, I would not be surprised 1 to 1 thing about the way the show's cracked it is that Dean has a whole imagine it. It is. His imagination is vast. So if Bill was going to show up dancing anyway, I think it would be in the midst of one of Deen's flights of Fancy and hopefully we said if we're afforded enough seasons that I think you might see Bill do a soft. She were too. You know that was the biggest surprise I had about you do was that I did not know that you were a singer dancer Broadway person because I had watched all these TV shows. And then I remembered I had seen you in tap dance get I even looked up the the wow. You know, And I thought, oh, my God, here's what happened to that kid. And I'm wondering if with E.J., you say, where will his career go? I mean, the like I always say, possibilities are always endless. I'm never trying to say no in one box to be in the industry. They call it typecast it. But, you know, in real life, you know, you never want to stick to one thing unless that one thing you're doing is absolute, which you love. I love the entertainment in Charlotte. Put a smile on people's faces. You know, people, even as my jokes as Dulé was saying, people may not like my jokes, especially him, but it puts smiles on people's faces and that's all that really matters to me. So whether that be outside of the entertainment industry or like I am right now inside, the entertainment industry put smiles on people's faces, is my passion. It's what I love to do. So and you know, career, you can do that in any career. So I mean, you never know I think I will say be I think the sky is the limit for E.J. because I said before he's very talented as an actor, but he's also very brilliant in his mind. And he I'm going to say it now, but he's also very gifted with even with the basketball. So I think wherever he wants to go, he's at a point in life where he has multiple roles that he can it he can take. And it will be very interesting to see what happens 15, 20 years. And then my amazing comedic jokes, I mean, he's in the things that I say that he's very gifted at. I mean, I don't know about, you know, some things you just you just don't have something. She does not call for you saying I'm saying the damn thing. She just being better left undone, right. All right. Thanks, Bruce, for that interview. And now we have one with Saycon Sengbloh and Laura Kariuki. Yeah, they played the mother and daughter on the Wonder Years and say, Con or as I call them, pronounce it say say song, because I that's how I remember that she pronounced it back when she was in Iowa. So maybe things have changed. She talks about working with Patti LaBelle. Come on, Patti LaBelle is your mother in law. That has to be something. And and then her path, too, was a lot different than then. Laura's in terms of getting a career going and what they're doing. She was big Broadway as well. She had she was in all the big shows. She was in Aida, she was in Wicked. She was in hair. When they did the revival of Air. But then she got Tony nominations for a play and not a musical. So she really in the two years she was on the TV series Scandal and a couple of others, she hasn't been singing. This is kind of her big shot at putting her singing on TV. And when you see that choir episode, you'll go, Oh my God, what a voice. She needs to be doing more singing. Her last film role was in respect. She played Aretha Franklin's sister and they were together singing, but it wasn't like an Aretha solo. So yeah, it's fun to hear what they have to say. You'll enjoy their whole. How long had they been talking to you about doing a music episode? Well, did a little music in the first season as well, because, you know, Dooley's character plays a music teacher and he right leader. And then of course, I'm a singer and, you know, I moonlight in between my accounting, Lillian's singing, but you know that Miss Patti LaBelle was coming. It was like Patti's coming to town. Like, I mean, I was lot more excited than even a kid waiting for Santa Claus. It was it was the best thing ever to get to sing with Patti LaBelle. Did you ask her any advice? You know, I actually did. I can't share all of that. I asked Patti some personal advice. You know, you know, she is the ultimate glamor diva, a singing domestic goddess, of course. Right. So she brings so much history and allure with her career that, you know, of course, I had to I had to pick her ear a little bit. We did a Broadway show together years ago called Fela, So and I didn't get to talk with her as much. I think I was more shy. So it was really nice to to be all grown up and get to experience. Mr. LaBelle Well, and may I just tell you, it's one of my favorite episodes because I really think it brings your character out. I think she she really comes into her own. Did you start in a in a church choir? Was that how you started singing? Incidentally, I started in the choir in middle school. I was singing in middle school choirs. I sang a little bit in church. Vivian much loved her. She she does all the church singing in my family and she pulls me in from time to time. But I started off singing in, you know, the chorus, the middle school and the show choir, jazz hands all. Well, it was meant to be, right? Yes. And we have to. Laura is kind of shy about her singing, but Ann is a beautiful singer as well. We got to get her to sing. And I think there's an opening in the choir, right? Yeah. Oh, Lord. You do have if you get fun with and Jackie, which I think is just the coolest, because we all need an Aunt Jackie in our lives somewhere, Right? Well, how is it being rebellious? Is that a fun part of this character? It's one of the best parts of this character. I feel like Laura myself, I've I've always been a pretty by the books girl and not really rebellious. So getting to play a character who sticks up for herself, like to her parents kind of does what she wants to do, still being respectful. But, you know, she's got she's a rebellious little girl. So Kim is very, very fun to play. And the fan favorite word is shenanigans. Shenanigans up to some generic. Right. But her her clothes, she gets to have the coolest clothes, the coolest wardrobe. I, I want to take everything home. I would wear most of that stuff now. Kim has such cool and it's even in the jewelry and the skirts and the boots and oh, I love her fashion. But Suzanne, you don't get those kind of clothes. You get it looks like polyester. You get a lot of polyester to wear. You know what? You know what I get? I get those waist control girdles. You know, I love it. I you know, I'm a fan of Dita Von Teese and she's all, you know, the whole burlesque glamor, the bodysuits and all that. So. So I love I love all that waist control as one of my favorite things. I love the vintage vibes of it all. So we have fun. But yet every day Laura comes on set and just shut the down. Every time she comes in and we're like, because she's she's given like a supermodel vibe. She wants right legs. You can't deny it. You cannot deny Laura and her boots and her starts. She's undeniable. How did you two bond on this show? And with with the guys, too. But how did you become that kind of mother daughter relationship? Because it seems stronger this year. You know, I think we're closer. We're probably closer to each other then. Then we hang out with each other. We have a little molly-mae. Laura would be like, You want to get dinner? So say me a little text message. So I think we've just had a nice opportunity to spend time or the pandemic is not pandemic ing as much. So we were able to be together more, I think just life and being actresses. And, you know, we sneak off to the corner and have a little talk, you know, wouldn't say yes or so I feel like all of us season one already, like bonded super well together and then season two just expanded even more. There's Laura asked you advice or not. Yes icon like she's been in the industry so I'm very very fresh so I will always ask for advice, whatever I need. And she's helped me a lot with a lot of any of the press from her. You know, she this is like her second gig. It's like she got two major TV shows coming right out of school. So, like, I'm telling her, just take the bull by the horns and work girl as this time period ring true it all for you. I mean, you see things that you guys can relate to because it is against your it isn't really your time period. Oh, 100%. And I think that's what makes our show really, really beautiful is, yes, it's taking place in the 1960s, but a lot of people are still having boy issues. People are still having arguments with their parents. People are still dealing with the world. Then, as we are now, things are very, very still very, very relevant. No matter the time period. Yeah, a lot of serious topics. Even Roe v Wade, which was happening in that era originally, and now it's become a topic again. The the the life issues. Life doesn't stop life. And, you know, from from the sixties decade to the 2020s decade it's it's it's a powerful thing to to be a human being in this world having lived through that era, I, I could relate to a lot of things that you guys are doing. But it surprised me how totally different it is from the first wonder years. I mean, it is a total different show, but it's things that I related to because I had black friends during that time and I remember them pulling back, if you will, when they're with around people who were not black. And they would just there would be a different attitude. And I see that in this show as well, where there's just you know, it's a little I'm not going to confront you about this and I'll just pull back. Do you see that as well? I it's just that's interesting. You spoke about pulling back. You know, the civil rights movement was very strong in the late sixties, in the early to mid to late, you know, I mean. Right. So much happening in this country. And we did also have a resurgence of people fighting for their rights, for equal and fair treatment in life and not being unfairly targeted. I don't know about pulling back. I guess it depends on who you're around and and what's going on. But definitely a lot of things that that happened in that era are still in a place of change is still happening. But also love is still happening. Choose and picket in a college is still happening. All the things that that that happened on the original Wonder Years in terms of family dynamic, that real family dynamic is here our show as well. And you know, I look at it like like Star Trek, there's just different universes. You know, there's different different worlds and different people, you know, But I could I could see so many different ways that the Wonder Years could appear with different types of families. Right. I'm so glad you're back. I really missed you. And I. Let's get singing. Come on. That's that's the bottom line here. The choir is in session. Oh, yeah. We had a lot fun in the church. Just even in between scenes, some of the costars and the guest stars. There was one lady who she was in the choir and she was just like the the the characters who were in some of those scenes and watching them interact with Miss LaBelle was just, Oh, it was awesome. All right, Bruce, thank you again for those interviews. So it looks like I've got to actually reach out to Dulé Hill, get caught up, you know, since we were such good friends in high school. And just see. Come on. Exactly. Exactly. So just about your shared wonder years. Right. Exactly. Growing up in Sayreville, New Jersey, these are our wonder years. Oh, yeah. Maybe I'll say, Weren't you that kid? I hate it. I think you hit it in school, you know, And then you go, Oh, no, no, that wasn't me. That was my brother. That was my brother. Right. But, you know, next week we've got Father's Day coming up and maybe we need to talk about fathers next week. Yeah, we can do that. Yeah, well, if you've got an idea about Father's Day, maybe it's our week. Maybe. All right, Bruce, thanks again. And thank you all for listening to streamed and screened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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