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VIDEO: Billy Porter, Mj Rodriguez, Demi Lovato, Adam Lambert & More Take Part in Stonewall Day Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2021


Pride Live, a social advocacy and community engagement organization for the LGBTQ+ community, last night held the 4th annual Stonewall Day event.

Brontë Fall Releases 'Finishing School'
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2020


Brontë Fall, the songwriting pen name of classically trained multi-instrumentalist Teri Bracken, embodies the spirit a centuries-old push by the Brontë sisters to have their—and all women's—voices heard.

Bronte Fall Announces Sophomore EP FINISHING SCHOOL
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 18, 2020


 Brontë Fall, the songwriting pen name of classically trained multi-instrumentalist Teri Bracken, embodies the spirit a centuries-old push by the Brontë sisters to have their—and all women's—voices heard.

Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises Over $6.4 Million To Help End The AIDS Epidemic
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 10, 2020


The 28th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards® Viewing Party with Netflix's Queer Eye Fab Five: Bobby Berk, Tan France, Karamo, Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness raised over $6.4 million for the global effort to end AIDS. The gala, which took place on Sunday, February 9 at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles was generously supported by Presenting Sponsors IMDb, Walmart and Neuro Drinks and the Event  Hosts Heidi Klum, Diane Lane, Eric McCormack and Billy Porter.

Zimmerli Spotlights Douglass Alumnae and New Photography Acquisitions
by Julie Musbach - Aug 19, 2019


The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers delves into its permanent collections to explore pivotal developments and trends in art with the exhibitions Women Artists on the Leading Edge: Celebrating Douglass College at 100 and Recent Acquisitions in Photography, which open on September 3.

Francine The Lucid Dream Presents FRANCINE'S GOLD ROOM At Sid Gold's Request Room!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2019


The star of The Pink Room & Dreamboat Burlesque takes over Sid Gold's Request Room for *one night only* on the FIFTH Tuesday of the month! Francine The Lucid Dream hosts this evening of music and burlesque and, in-between champagne breaks, might break out into song & dance. There's no telling whether she'll sing Sinatra or Gaga but she'll do it her way because she was born this way.

Black Entertainment Cannabis Weekend Celebrates BET Awards At Swissx Club In Hollywood
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2019


With media partner Power 106, Alki David's Swissx Private Smoke Lounge will be the scene of the ultimate 3-day hip hop smoke party; Introducing Swissx Approved products from the hip hop community and featuring Ray J's sexy CannaBunnies, Guest DJs, Hologram entertainment and the best CBD and THC smokables on earth

Francine 'The Lucid Dream' Heads to Sid Gold's Request Room
by Julie Musbach - Apr 19, 2019


The star of The Pink Room & Dreamboat Burlesque takes over Sid Gold's Request Room for *one night only*! Francine "The Lucid Dream" hosts this evening of music and burlesque and, in-between champagne breaks, might break out into song & dance. There's no telling whether she'll sing Sinatra or Gaga but she'll do it her way because she was born this way. 

Lady Gaga, Childish Gambino Among 2019 WEBBY AWARDS Nominees
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 2, 2019


The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) today announced the Nominees for The 23rd Annual Webby Awards, which includeSerial, Spotify, Planned Parenthood, Mr Robot, Coldplay, Hulu, Patreon, Marvel Entertainment, as well as some of the year's most talked-about personalities, including Ellen,John Krasinski, Kesha, Stephen Colbert, Chance the Rapper, Kris Jenner, Stephen Curry, and Hasan Minhaj.

Dreamboat Burlesque Returns In 2019!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2018


Dreamboat Burlesque is back! After a successful six month run, this adventure will sail into 2019 kicking off on Francine "The Lucid Dream"'s birthday - January 30th! 

Lady Gaga, Serena Williams, and Harry Styles to Co-Chair 2019 Met Gala
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 10, 2018


Lady Gaga, Serena Williams, and Harry Styles will be the co-chairs for the 2019 Met Gala, according to Variety. 

The Wicked Gingers Presents A NIGHT ON OLD CAPE COD at Coney Island USA! 
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2018


The Wicked Gingers are bringing the sauciest Cape Cod clam bake to Coney Island this summer! A night of classic and neo-burlesque inspired by coastal New England brought right to the back door of Brooklyn, New York!

DREAMBOAT BURLESQUE Returns to Brooklyn at the End of the Month!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2018


Sail away to a fantasy land of showgirls right in the middle of landlocked "Ridgewick", Brooklyn! The Starliner is a treasure ship on Myrtle Avenue and, while it's not a real boat, you'll feel like you're on a 1950s cruise ship, complete with showgirl entertainment. Francine "The Lucid Dream" and her cast of burlesque dancers will take over the "upper deck", where passengers can reserve luxurious red booths.

Reelz Announces Fall 2018 Slate with New Series, New Specials and New Episodes of Returning Series
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 26, 2018


Reelz Announces Fall 2018 Slate with New Series, New Specials and New Episodes of Returning Series

Francine “The Lucid Dream” Presents DREAMBOAT BURLESQUE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2018


Sail away to a fantasy land of showgirls right in the middle of landlocked "Ridgewick", Brooklyn! The Starliner is a treasure ship on Myrtle Avenue. Francine "The Lucid Dream" and her cast of burlesque dancers will take over the "upper deck", where "passengers" can reserve luxurious red booths. You'll be starboard and starstruck by these burlesque superstars and starlets! Email The Starliner to reserve your booth or sit at the bar and enjoy cocktails by Wandering Barman while you meet your latest love boat companion. We launched our dreams in early June and we're sailing again on July 25! 10pm show, 9pm seatings recommended or arrive even earlier for The Starliner's great happy hour specials til 8pm!

Photo Flash: Actress Gina Gershon Makes Cafe Carlyle Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2018


Acclaimed singer/actress Gina Gershon makes her Cafe Carlyle debut with Wild Women Don't Get the Blues, June 5-16. Gina Gershon has enjoyed a successful and diverse career in entertainment, earning acclaim as a film, television and stage actor, as a singer/songwriter/musician and most recently as an author. Gershon's prolific film career began when she landed her first speaking role with a memorable turn in John Hughes' box office hit Pretty in Pink. Some of her previous roles in film include Paul Verhoeven's Showgirls, the Wachowskis' Bound, Red Heat opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cocktail opposite Tom Cruise, John Sayles's City of Hope, Robert Altman's The Player, the John Woo blockbuster Face/Off opposite John Travolta and Nicolas Cage, and Michael Mann's Oscar-nominated The Insider opposite Al Pacino and Christopher Plummer. Gershon was also in Richard LaGravenese's P.S. I Love You and Taylor Hackford's Love Ranch opposite Helen Mirren. At the Cafe, she'll be joined by an all-star band including Steven Bernstein (trumpet), Eli Brueggemann (piano), Brad Jones (bass), and Jerome Jennings (drums).

The Costume Institute Sets Spring 2018 Exhibition, 'HEAVENLY BODIES', at The Met
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2018


The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that The Costume Institute's spring 2018 exhibition will be Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, on view from May 10 through October 8, 2018 (preceded on May 7 by The Costume Institute Benefit).

Gina Gershon Makes Her Cafe Carlyle Debut
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2018


Acclaimed singer/actress Gina Gershon makes her Cafe Carlyle debut with Wild Women Don't Get the Blues, June 5-16. Gina Gershon has enjoyed a successful and diverse career in entertainment, earning acclaim as a film, television and stage actor, as a singer/songwriter/musician and most recently as an author.

David Lynch Burlesque Presents The 7th Annual Miss Twin Peaks Pageant
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2018


The Pink Room: David Lynch Burlesque presents The 7th Annual Miss Twin Peaks Pageant at Joe's Pub on Saturday, January 27, 2018. The Miss Twin Peaks title is the most coveted honor in this little town where a yellow light still means slow down, not speed up AND it is the most coveted honor in all of David Lynch Burlesque right here in New York City!

The Costume Institute Sets Spring 2018 Exhibition, 'HEAVENLY BODIES', at The Met
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017


The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that The Costume Institute's spring 2018 exhibition will be Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, on view from May 10 through October 8, 2018 (preceded on May 7 by The Costume Institute Benefit).

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