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In this episode, Hayley and Amy talk with director Rachel Klein about socioeconomic barriers to working in theatre, mentorship as a tool to make theatre work more accessible, the challenges of earning respect as a woman leader, and more. Click here for a transcript of the episode! Episode Notes Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy AndrewsGuest: Rachel KleinMusic: Chloe Geller Episode Resources: NAMT Festival of New Musicals Iconoclast Theatre Collective The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends Esther, Heart of a Queen at the George Theater Spells of the Sea at the Kennedy Center Guest Bio: Rachel Klein (she/her) is a New York City-based stage director specializing in new play and musical development. Off-Broadway: The Gospel According to Heather (Theatre 555; starring Katey Sagal); Red Roses, Green Gold (Minetta Lane Theatre/ft. the music of the Grateful Dead); Around the World in 80 Days (The Davenport Theatre); The Anthem (Lynn Redgrave Theatre); The Opposite of Love (Royal Performing Arts Space). Selected NYC: Tink! (NYMF); More Than All the World (Theatre for the New City); Circus of Circus (The House of Yes). Selected Regional: The Suffragist (Gallagher Bluedorn Theatre; starring Nancy Opel), Dead Certain (composer: Air Supply's Graham Russell); 54 the Musical (House of Independents; starring Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and Frankie Grande). Selected workshops and readings: High Priest (Paul Iacono's Warhol Factory play); Helen (Starring Bonnie Milligan), Medusa: A New Pop Opera. Charity: Ms. Klein directed the charity roast of Michael Musto raising funds for the Callen Lorde Community Health Center, featuring Rosie O'Donnell, Bruce Vilanch, and Jinkx Monsoon. Ms. Klein is a proud member of SDC, founding member of Iconoclast Theatre Collective, guest teaching artist at Fordham University, serves on the New Musical Screening Committee for NAMT, directed Double, Double for Bite-Sized Broadway (ft. Richard Kind), and is the Director/Showrunner of the audio series The World to Come (ft. Adrienne Barbeau). Up next: Esther, Heart of a Queen (The George Theatre, Houston); Spells of the Sea (The Kennedy Center, DC). Find Rachel Online: Visit Rachel's website Follow Rachel on Instagram Follow Rachel on Facebook Thanks for listening! Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here. The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!

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David Driver, performer, singer, and producer, and Michael Musto, journalist covering pop culture and socio-political issues, and author of the Queerty's monthly gossip column "Read Now, Cry Later", discuss Driver's upcoming show, The Stonewall Jukebox: A Documentary Concert, a live performance that tells the story of how the Stonewall uprising came to be, and how it still impacts LGBTQ culture 55 years later.  

Jess is joined by legendary Village Voice gossip columnist Michael Musto! Musto discusses the origin of outing, psychology of blind items, how an unknown Madonna prevented him from sound-checking with his band in 1982, Gaga's Oscar campaigns and the trouble he got into after Andy Warhol's funeral. He also dishes on Malcolm Forbes, camp John Waters, Rosie O'Donnell, Fran Lebowitz, getting banned from Twitter and the annoying parts of being a conduit to people becoming fabulous. IG: @jessxnyc Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines

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Inspired by a quote attributed to the eastern mystic Meyer Baba, Bobby McFerrin created this a cappella masterpiece. And, although Michael Musto of the Village Voice has proclaimed it the “worst song of all time”, and Blender Magazine snarked “it's difficult to think of a song more likely to plunge you into suicidal despondency,” this irrepressible ditty stands as the cornerstone of a singular musical career, festooned with awards and encomiums, including a Grammy for Lifetime achievement in 2022. It's not so much the possibly insipid - (depending on your level of cynicism) - lyrics, it's the purity and perfection of Bobby's voice alone, albeit overdubbed, that communicates its message of joy. The son of an opera singer and a voice teacher, Mr. McFerrin possesses a preternatural perfection of pitch and tone that has enabled him, among many other extraordinary feats, to trade horn parts with the Marsalis brothers, or deliver a flawless William Tell Overture solo.As a philosopher and exponent of music's healing potential for the human brain, Bobby continues to spread his message. Since 2021, he has conducted “Circlesongs” at Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, CA, where audience members are encouraged to improvise alongside the master - a unique fusion of jazz and therapy. Here's an ironic side-note: George H.W. Bush used the song for his presidential campaign, and Bobby protested, saying he would not vote for him. Then, he stopped performing the song in protest. I guess he wasn't too happy. 

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Loyal listener of the show Michael Musto joined to talk about the home opener and the Thursday night loss to the Predators. Spoiler: many references were made to The Other Guys in this episode, so watch that movie before you listen to this. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/icecoldtakes/support

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Steven Maglio heard a recording of Frank Sinatra singing MY KIND OF TOWN, and to pass the time on his new daily trek, he would sing the song to himself over and over. After a few days, he decided he needed another song and began to explore the only Sinatra album his parents owned at the time, A MAN AND HIS MUSIC. That was the beginning of his addiction to Sinatra and that whole world of standard songs and singers. TANYA MOBERLY has been performing in cabaret since 1997 when she co-created the THE BLONDE LEADING THE BLONDE. The show ran for 8 episodes over the course of 5 years and received a MAC Award nomination for special production. Sandra Bargman's life journey has been multi-faceted. As a kid, she always wondered why she was here, if she had a life mission, if there is an afterlife. Sandra was insanely fascinated with cemeteries. Raised Presbyterian, she loved the rituals, and singing in the choir, but foundshe needed to look outside organized religion to find HER answers to the big questions. JILLIAN SNOW is a singer and actor who graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. She has worked predominately in comedy, gracing the stages of Gotham Comedy Club, the Laugh Factory, and Comix NYC as a Liza Minnelli impersonator. After seeing her perform, Michael Musto of the Village Voice said, “This could open up Minnelli to a whole new audience!” Eventually, Jillian fled New York so she could get some sleep and found exile in Portland, Oregon.   As an actor David was nominated for Broadway World's “Performer of the Decade” for his performance in “Murder for Two” at Broadway Rose Theatre. David is a Liberace tribute artist who performs with Jillian Snow (as Liza Minnelli), and Bo Ayars (Liberace's actual Music Director from 1973-1985). 

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Eight year-old Rhoda Penmark is angry. Not because her father, a colonel, is heading off to Washington for four weeks. Not because her apartment building's janitor, LeRoy Jessup, is hovering a little too close for comfort. No, Rhoda's pissed because her classmate Claude Daigle has won the school's penmanship medal, and in Rhoda's mind, that just isn't fair. Meanwhile, Rhoda's doting mother, Christine, has begun to wonder whether Rhoda might be a little too interested in the medal, and when word comes that Claude has met a suspicious end at the school picnic, Christine's curiosity turns to worry. Is Rhoda really as sweet and innocent as she looks? Is LeRoy really just a mixed up fool who monologues on occasion? Or is something more nefarious afoot – something to do with heredity, with nature vs nurture, and a certain coincidence that takes place whenever Rhoda is in the vicinity of those she considers obstacles to her desires? Intro, Math Club, and Debate Society (spoiler-free) 0:00-27:34 Honor Roll and Detention (spoiler-heavy) 27:35-56:19 Superlatives (so. many. spoilers.) 56:20-1:13:19 Director Mervyn LeRoy Screenplay John Lee Mahin, based on the play by Maxwell Anderson, based on the novel by William March Featuring Gage Clarke, Joan Croydon, Paul Fix, Eileen Heckart, William Hopper, Henry Jones, Nancy Kelly, Patty McCormack, Evelyn Varden, Jesse White Michael Musto is best known as the long running "La Dolce Musto" columnist for the Village Voice, for which he is still a contributor. Musto's articles about show biz and clubbing have also appeared everywhere from the New York Times to Vanity Fair, and he currently writes a gossip column for Queerty.com, in addition to contributing to the Daily Beast. Musto has written four books—including the non fiction guide "Downtown" and the novel Manhattan on the Rocks—and he has long been a TV commentator on pop culture, popping up on CNN, as well as in documentaries on Showtime, Netflix, FX, Vice and Amazon Prime. He has won the Glam Award for Best Nightlife writer nine times. Our theme music is by Sir Cubworth, with embellishments by Edward Elgar. Music from “The Bad Seed” by Alex North. For more information on this film, the pod, essays from your hosts, and other assorted bric-a-brac, visit our website, scareupod.com. Please subscribe to this podcast via Apple or Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave us a 5-star rating. Join our Facebook group. Follow us on Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Michael Musto has had a front row seat to nightlife and pop culture for decades, from Andy Warhol to Paris Hilton, he's seen it all.Follow me: @peterbreezeSubscribe on SubstackThe Superficial Spirit is a podcast that explores how pop culture affects our spiritual experiences and seeks to uncover unconventional ways people experience the divine… Every episode explores a different area of spirituality including tarot, crystals, psychics, manifesting, plant medicine and modern new-age trends. In the podcast, we ask questions like is modern spirituality a cult? Is Ayahuasca really that profound? Are psychics and tarot even real? What about fame, money, sex and social media? How do they affect our spirituality? Can the superficial really be profound? Ultimately, we believe in one thing: spirituality is real but the tools we use to define it may not be magical at all.The Superficial Spirit is hosted by Peter Breeze, a former club kid and underground pop star who found success in queer clubs across Canada and America. He believes that his time as a fame-obsessed, hard-partying club-kid was a conduit for his spirituality and is passionate to connect with people who've also had unconventional or scandalous experiences exploring their own spirituality. Peter shamelessly explores the spiritual power of celebrities like Britney Spears, Courtney Love, Paris Hilton and The Real Housewives.Guests include RuPaul's Drag Race Superstars, Reality TV stars, Scientists, witches, psychics, tarot readers, naturopathic doctors and regular people who've been affected by modern Spirituality.Every episode includes a segment with @jessica.daily, Peter's Spiritual correspondent and a former reiki master and intuitive who's become passionate about sharing her own journey becoming disillusioned from the new age community. Jessica shares personal horror stories and hot takes about popular new age topics like tarot, psychics, mediums, ayahuasca retreats, crystals, ufo's and aliens. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit superficialspirit.substack.com

After some monumental "off pod" chaos and catching up on their weekly activities (dinner with Michael Musto, the Imperial Court, a soft-soft opening, etc.), Freddie & Jim are finally downstairs on the Red Eye NY stage, where they will be from now on! Our episode starts on site just as a Get Out Magazine photoshoot featuring GLAM nominees from last year concludes, but our intrepid hosts were able to grab a few folks from the shoot for some fun and fast conversations before everyone escaped: live singing sensation, "marinating" fashionista and multiple GLAM nominee Jasmine Rice LaBeija; avant-garde door diva & Queen of the Universe star Novaczar, also multi-GLAM nominated; last year's Best DJ winner, Madd Monday's drag DJ Boyish Charm; and Da Main Bitch who started it all, the GLAM Awards' creator and producer Cherry Jubilee! In the News: Drag Race Season 15 details are finally here, including NYC & NJ's cast members; Marti Cummings & Brita Filter attend the Presidential signing of the Respect for Marriage Act at the White House, but (predictably) face conservative backlash; and the actor former known as NYC drag queen Crystal Demure stars in Broadway's newly premiered Some Like It Hot musical. And what's on our new TOP TEN list of this week's nightlife events! Email the podcast at thotlight@redeyeny.com!

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Michael Musto steps Behind The Rope. Michael chats about the full trajectory of his career none the least of which was his ahead of its time legendary Village Voice column which included dish, tabloid fodder, celeb accolades and interviews with anyone who was and is everyone. Michael breaks down the process of “outing” Gay Hollywood, the hate he received for it over the years, Rosie, Ellen, Jodie Foster, where Hollywood is today on the subject, the obvious celebs who are still in the closet - oh hey there Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah and why and just who may be slipping under our radar. Did we mention, tabloid fodder? Michael also breaks down his ahead of its time blind item, how he was not only the original blogger but also an ahead of his time influencer who picked some of today's A list names out of obscurity and what he thinks of today's social media culture, famous for being famous, reality tv (did someone say Real Housewives and Kardashians) and the Queen or King of blind items, Deux Moi. Michael also opens up about how one of his blind items led to the investigation and ultimate arrest of now infamous club kid Michael Alig for the death and dismemberment of Angel Melendez. Michael discusses which celebs were the nicest, rudest, most upset at his hold nothing back snarky opinion in print and what current day celeb scandals keep him up at night. As all roads often do, Michael deep dives Madonna - how she, then unknown, prevented him from sound checking with his band, how he predicted she will “never amount to anything” - a statement which still gets him screamed at by M fans globally, Madonna's current social media behavior and whether she is “trying too hard” or once again is just ahead of us all. Finally, we chat about how his friend Andy Warhol would approve of Andy Cohen being deemed the modern day Andy Warhol, how he would have wanted to appear on RHONY and be spending his days doing portraits of our good friend, Countess Luann!! @musto184 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: LULULEMON - lululemon.com (This Holiday Season Shop The Best Gifts at Lululemon) TALKSPACE - talkspace.com/velvet ($100 Off Your First Month) RAKUTEN - rakuten.com (Or Get The Rakuten App to Start Earning Cash Back Today When You Shop Over 3,500 Stores!) FIRSTLEAF - TryFirstleaf.com/VELVETROPE (Get 6 Bottles of Wine for $39.95 Plus Free Shipping) 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

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Legendary journalist Michael Musto joins us in studio to tell us what it's like being the most sought-after talking head in documentary filmmaking. But first, what your Zodiac sign says about your behavior in bed, and two men try to cross the Atlantic in a rowboat. Land, ho! Visit https://linktr.ee/AdamSank

Jess is joined by legendary Village Voice gossip columnist Michael Musto! Musto discusses the origin of outing, psychology of blind items, how an unknown Madonna prevented him from sound-checking with his band in 1982, Gaga's Oscar campaign for House of Gucci and the trouble he got into after Andy Warhol's funeral. He also dishes on Malcolm Forbes, camp John Waters, Fran Leibowitz, getting banned from Twitter and the annoying parts of being a conduit to people becoming fabulous. IG: @jessxnyc | @hottakesdeepdives * getfilteroff.com * code dives5

Singer, songwriter Carol Lipnik weaves together folk, traditional pop, world music, and art into a unique hybrid. Acclaimed for her multi-octave range and original songs, The New York Times calls Carol an “ethereal vocal phenomenon,” and Michael Musto of Out Magazine wrote that she "is a wonderful amalgam of Joni Mitchell, Lotte Lenya, Theda Bara, and Stevie Nicks, but totally original." So sit back and enjoy our conversation with the eclectic and versatile Carol Lipnik.

Hilary Duff stops by the Parting Shot Podcast to talk with Newsweek's H. Alan Scott about her new Hulu show ‘How I Met Your Father,' the sequel to the iconic CBS sitcom ‘How I Met Your Mother.' The two discuss how she jumped on to the project just months after having a baby, the legacy of Disney's ‘Lizzie McGuire' and a certain TikTok of Huff's that almost broke the internet. Also on this episode, Michael Musto, Matt Jacobs and Sam Spencer give their take on who will be nominated for the Academy Awards this year. Finally, H. Alan breaks down everything you need to watch, read and listen to this week and next. Visit Newsweek.com for more podcasts and the latest news, and follow @Newsweek on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Bunny and Monét are ready for New Year'e Eve. First, Bunny goes through some of the headlines of the year and share some highlights from some of their previous guests including Katya, Michael Musto and Latrice Royale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deeply influential Village Voice columnist and journalist Michael Musto joins Nic on the Sound of Success this week to talk about the recent return of his legendary Voice, column, his love for ABBA, Motown, and what it was actually like to stand in line at Studio 54.

Episode two is a rollicking talk with iconic New York nightlife journalist Michael Musto, who has had a raaaaaather tumultuous relationship with James St James. Topics include a wild party on a sinking barge in the Hudson River... his memories of Studio 54 and being mentored by Warhol Superstar Sylvia Miles... meeting a very young, very ambitious RuPaul... and of course the tragic death of Angel Melendez at the hands of club kid king Michael Alig.

On today's Who? Weekly, there was just too much to keep under an hour. How could I cut news of Nicole Scherzinger joining Annie Live! or the iconic "Bang Bang" feud or Meghan McCain's fraught final week on The View or rumors that Diddy is dating City Girl Yung Miami or Kate Bosworth's confusing break up Instagram (and Tyler Cameron's horribly timed break up) or Kenya Moore's belated divorce or Jack Brooksbanks' scandalous boat ride or the worst #spon we've yet to see this year — or probably, this decade! You'll have to tune in to find out what it's like to #gotothatskippyplace!!!!!!!!! As always, call 619.WHO.THEM to leave questions, comments and concerns, and we may play your call on a future episode. Support us and get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/WhoWeekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're talkin' SNL, Cruella, and much much more! Tune in every Friday for more WOW Report. 10) Ziwe on Showtime @01:38 9) SNL's Season 46 Finale @07:02 8) Hot Podcast: In God We Lust @12:59 7) Laurel Canyon: A Place in Time @19:40 6) Pride on FX/Hulu: The 80s with Fenton & Michael Musto @26:04 5) Pride Products Piss Off Conservatives @30:52 4) Tom Loves LA @37:09 3) James Goes to His First Post-Pandemic Party @40:00 2) Hot Flick: Cruella @44:40 1) Should Pride Parades Be Family Friendly? @49:15

Cultural critic, NYC institution and father of gossip and celebrity journalism, Michael Musto, joins us this week for our pop culture news show “Daddy Issues!” This episode has it all, from Hollywood predators, monstrous police, and a New York Times reporter who shan’t be named (but we named), to Cardi B, Fran Drescher ,and the anti-fascism, hotness, and ghost dads of Field of Dreams. Michael also tells us about his own late father, with whom he had a complicated but loving relationship, his return to the rebooted Village Voice and his time on the iconic ‘90s E! show “The Gossip Show.”

This week, Anne and Heather are joined by entertainment journalist Michael Musto, who published an apologetic open letter to Anne about his retrospective unfair treatment towards her in the 90's. They all have an important discussion on forgiveness, identity, and the inner lives that often lie beneath the surface. Plus, stay tuned for a special interview with one of Anne's biggest fans, Carrie! Be sure to follow BETTER TOGETHER on IG! From Straw Hut Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendy Stuart & Tym Moss Interview NYC Nightlife Legend Michael MustoWho else but hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss could “spill the tea” on their weekly show “If These Walls Could Talk” live from Pangea Restaurant on the Lower Eastside of NYC, with their unique style, of honest, and emotional interviews, sharing the fascinating backstories of celebrities, entertainers, recording artists, writers and artists and bringing their audience along for a fantastic ride.

Legendary gossip columnist Michael Musto—who wrote the La Dolce Musto column for the Village Voice for nearly three decades—joins the podcast to talk about growing up gay in Bensonhurst, the only son of Italian parents. We discuss nightlife in the 1970s and ‘80s, how the nature of celebrity and gossip has evolved over the decades—especially with the arrival of the internet. And we talk about what a nightlife columnist does during a year of pandemic when there is no nightlife. Brooklyn news and views you can use: bkmag.com Email: hello@bkmag.com Follow along on Facebook: Brooklyn Magazine Twitter: @brooklynmag Instagram: @brooklynmagazine Follow Brian Braiker on Twitter: @slarkpope

Ike Avelli and Tym Moss are back with special guest star, Jeza Belle, for the entire episode. Jeza joins us for each of our segments!How Fast Can You Talk About Your Week?What The Hell DId I Just Put In My Mouth? shortbreadsociety.comGame Time! - CharadesQ&A-Advice!Catch up on Jeza Belle here: https://www.iamjezabelle.com/Purchase Jeza Belle's Best Selling Book  "The Harlot's Guide to Classy Cocktails":https://www.amazon.com/The-Harlots-Guide-Classy-Cocktails/dp/1478732814/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410276784&sr=8-1&keywords=Jeza+belleYou can also WATCH the episode on YOUTUBE the following Wednesday after the podcast airs! Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUKwj0aa9AqOsJNR0t6U3VwSPONSORED BY: uberlube uberlube.comÜberlube Überlube is body-friendly—free of parabens, preservatives, and petrochemicals.

Bunny and Monét share some Valentine's poems, give their thoughts on Gina Carano being fired from Mandalorian and get into the Donald Trump acquittal. Then, they welcome Michael Musto to talk about disco, Michael Alig and predictions for the future of New York nightlife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In late March of 1996 a box containing the mutilated remains of an unidentified man washed up on the shores of Miller Field in Staten Island. Little did authorities know that this discovery was indelibly linked to the who's who of New York City Nightlife, and the king of the club kids himself, Michael Alig. Join WWBD as we take an ultra deep dive into the world in 1980's and 90's New York City night life. We trace the road to the concept of being famous for being famous and explore the rise of the elusive, colorful, living works of art and influence that were known simply as the club kids. This counter cultural phenomenon would change the landscape of art, music, and night life in a way no one knew was possible, and sadly, it culminated in one of the most shocking and grizzly murders of it's time.  *There were a great many sources this week, most of which you can find below, but we will post more of the talk show appearances in our social media this week. As always, we encourage you to read more if you can. Also Glory Daze will be available on Netflix soon, it is an incredible watch :) Click to Learn MoreGlory Daze: The Life and Times of Michael AligParty Monster on TubiLimelight on TubiMichael Musto's Village Voice article, originally published in 1996More recent coverage by Michael MustoParty Monster (originally titled "Disco Bloodbath" by James St. JamesClubland By Frank OwenThe Club Kids on Joan RiversDragCon 2017 NYC panel featuring Michael Musto, James St. James, Amanda Lepore and photographer John SimoneNew York City Club Kids by WaltPaper.         WWBD MerchBuy your WWBD swag here! Join the Conversation      

Dr. Judi Bloom and Richard Skipper have joined forces to address the issues facing those in the entertainment industry in the new world we now find ourselves in. This is the show in which therapy and entertainment come together to show artists how to not only cope in the age of COVID but also how to keep creating. This week's episode topic will focus on Film and Television Production in the Age of COVID. With special guests Lori Kaplan (Owner and Head Fairy Bra Mother at Bra Tenders Inc Greater New York City Area). Tym Moss is a multi talented performer. He is making a name for himself in film, NY theater, television and music. In addition to his incredible comedic timing, he is an accomplished dramatic actor as well as singer and songwriter. New York City based, he travels the country performing. Michael Musto:  journalist who has long been a prevalent presence in entertainment-related publications, as well as on websites and television shows. https://www.facebook.com/CreativityintheAgeofCOVID https://www.drjudibloom.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-skipper-celebrates-7b94106 https://bratenders.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3797051/ https://www.facebook.com/michael.musto.96

Adam kicks off this episode by urging listeners to stop sharing that stupid Hornet poll about the presidential race. Then it's on to Ellen's unsatisfying apology and a story about a guy who stuck a gun in his butt. (Don't try this at home.) Finally, legendary columnist Michael Musto phones in to talk about the Ryan Murphy's new Netflix remake of "The Boys in the Band." Turning!  Visit www.adamsank.com 

Legendary entertainment columnist Michael Musto joins the show to talk about the evolution of gossip, nightlife, New York City, celebrity, and queer representation over the years! We get into the origins of his La Dolce Musto column in The Village Voice (and what led to the magazine's decline and death), the parallels and differences between the AIDS crisis and COVID-19, the highs and lows of '80s NYC and how the city will bounce back post-pandemic, the impact of RuPaul on the culture, his Warhol story, the generational gaps in gay upbringing, the bridges he's burned, the reason he never had the nerve to talk to Madonna face to face, the best gift-bag he ever received, how his folks came around about his being gay but were always worried about his being a journalist, why he only reads celebrity memoirs, and more. It's a heck of a way to celebrate our 400th episode! Follow Michael on Twitter • More info at our site • Support The Virtual Memories Show via Patreon or Paypal

In this interview, we interview special guest Eileen Shapiro.About Eileen Shapiro:Eileen Shapiro is a celebrity journalist who writes for over 40 entertainment publications worldwide. She has worked with the biggest celebrities in the world of music, film and television. Eileen Shapiro who has worked with Lizzo, Kesha, Joe Alwyn, Kelly Ripa, Frankie Grande, Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland), Cheap Trick, Adam Ant, Sandra Bernhard, Melissa Etheridge, Brooke Shields, Annabella Lwin (Bow Wow Wow), Slim Jim Phantom (The Stray Cats), Michelle Lee, Jordan Mooney, O-Town, Lee Ann Rimes, Ultra Nate, Billy Porter, Ross Matthews, Amanda Lepore, Sam Yaeger, Cheyenne Jackson, Spandau Ballet, Deborah Cox, Thompson Twins, B-52’s, Cold War Kids, Yorgos Lanthimos, TRAX Records, Tony Moran, Kurtis Blow, Calum Scott, Michele Lee, Jody Watley, Color Me Badd, Jimmy Somerville, Randy Jones, Luke Spiller (The Struts), The Band Perry, Frank Banali (Quiet Riot), Kim Wilde, Tiffany, George Clinton, Taylor Dayne, Bianca Del Rio, Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Leona Lewis, Michael Musto, Chaz Bono, Kristen Chenowith, Buster Poindexter, Andy Bell, Jeff Timmons, and many more including every Gay DJ you can name.

Justin Sayre, praised for their “deeply passionate soul and acerbic wit” by The New York Times, is a writer and performer who Michael Musto called, “Oscar Wilde meets Whoopi Goldberg.” They were hailed as one the “Funniest People in Brooklyn” by Brooklyn Magazine and among “LA's 16 Most Talented LGBT Comics” by Frontiers Magazine. Sayre's most recent book, Mean, the third in their trilogy of young adult novels from Penguin Books, was released in 2019. Sayre's works for the theatre has been seen at LaMaMa, The Wild Project, Ars Nova, and more. Sayre's Ravenswood Manor was recently produced at LA's Celebration Theater and hailed as “a sharply written and well-acted exemplar of the horror-comedy genre” by The Los Angeles Times. Sayre also writes for television, working with Michael Patrick King on his hit CBS comedy “2 Broke Girls” and for Fox's “The Cool Kids.” Sayre also appeared on HBO's “The Comeback” with Lisa Kudrow. Episode Highlights Justin shares how they started “The Meeting” after redirecting her acting career and coming up with a variety show she created on retreat with the Radical Faeries. The Meeting took a hiatus when Justin moved to LA but is now coming back [online, for the time being.] We discuss how The Meeting was created as a way of cultivating community, sharing successes and challenges in the queer communities. Justin shares their flair for mixing humor with darkness, while holding the audience with radical compassion. They tell the story of lending her platform to support a Black Lives Matter performance when a show was cancelled, and how communities of difference need to support each other. Justin talks about their forthcoming book, “The Gay-B-C's,” a dictionary of queer culture, and what inspired its creation.  Web links You can also find Justin on Instagram, Twitter & FaceBook   Grab your FREE Guide - Needs, Boundaries & Self-Care for Queer Folks.  Download it here. Join the Queer Spirit Community Facebook group to continue the conversation and stay up to date on new episodes.   And follow us on Instagram!  Join our mailing list  to get news and podcast updates sent directly to you.

Lauren and Michael Musto brave the Corona and chat about movies, the 90's, Paris Hilton, and how Brad Pitt is not only gorgeous, but also nice?! How can it be?!

Lori Zelenko Has been Editor-in-Chief of Pet LifeStyles Magazine since March issue 2018. Life long animal lover, grateful to have the chance to become an advocate for the health and well being of our pets. Dog mama to rescue ShihTzu “Annabelle” and the very royal rescue Pekingese “Bikini.” Earning a PR Oscar during decade long tenure as Director of Special Events at Finn Partners #1 NY PR agency for producing the World's Largest Grilled cheese, ESPN dubbed it an event of the Millennium, after all, it earned 240 TV segments worldwide. She launched luxury brands from Rihanna's fragrance to ZYR Russian Vodka with strategic marketing/pr initiatives. A skill set that serves her well as she continues today to find ways to raise the profile of brands relevant to pets and pet parents not only through the magazine but through her own consulting business, LSZ Communications. Michael Musto An American journalist who has long been a prevalent presence in entertainment-related publications, as well as on websites and television shows. Musto is a former columnist for The Village Voice, where he wrote the La Dolce Musto column of gossip, nightlife, reviews, interviews, and political observations. He is the author of the books Downtown and Manhattan on the Rocks, as well as a compilation of selected columns published as La Dolce Musto. His subsequent collection, Fork on the Left, Knife in the Back, was published in 2011. Courtesy of Wikipedia --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melissabillieclark/support

We’re back with Season 4  Michael Musto (Village Voice, Logo) joins us to discuss all the ladies up this year    Welcome back to AQ! 

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to legendary writer and New York nightlife fixture Michael Musto about the 1968 album Diana Ross and The Supremes Sing and Perform Funny Girl. They also discuss The Wiz, Motown, Barbra Streisand, Mahogany, Liza Minnelli, Madonna, Evita, Nancy Walker, Mary Wilson, Follies, and Marilyn Maye. Michael talks about the first time he saw the movie Funny Girl, as well as his attempt to see Diana Ross live in Central Park. Michael can be seen performing live at venues around New York City, and his weekly column can be found on NewNowNext.

Loser NO LOSER TODAY!   Winner George Grimwade and his stepdad, Michael Musto, from Birmingham, Alabama  A Samford University football player honored the man who had raised him since the second grade with a surprise his stepdad never saw coming…  

On the second episode of The Fayme Report, Alexander Kacala sits down with queer raconteur Michael Musto and 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Peppermint to dish on all things camp, Met Gala and more.

This episode of How Was Your Week? features Village Voice gossip columnist, author and bon vivant MICHAEL MUSTO, who joins Julie to discuss the MTV Video Music Awards, when Madonna was a C-word to him even back in the day, his love of Suzanne Somers's beautiful poetry, other New Yorkers on bikes, and his new book, "Fork on the Left, Knife in the Back." Then, Sirius XM radio host and MTV/UCB/ StickAM/SquirtTV Internet superstar JAKE FOGELNEST comes on the show to talk about Sinead O'Connor's twitter, when exactly your "Old Guy interested in Zappa" self kicks in, why Billy Joel is funny, and his most beloved SNL sketches. Plus: Chaz Bono and Nancy Grace and Margot Kidder and Daryl Hannah! Things you didn't even know were offensive about Sting that you can add to the list of things that are already SO offensive about Sting! The "Bull from NIGHT COURT" puppet! Rocky Horror's plot holes! And why Julie is a little suspicious about the upcoming Charlie Sheen Roast being a big set-up. A terrific, post-storm COMEDY STORM of podcast gold. Host: Julie Klausner Guests: Michael Musto, Jake Fogelnest Produced by Chris Spooner Artwork by Marcia Neumeier Music by Ted Leo