Lady Bunny News

Brandon Voss, an indomitable fixture of NYC's gay nightlife scene, is at it again. After a summer full of hit parties - Q Thursdays at Marquee, SnapShot Fridays at EVR and the New York debut of 'WE Party' at Hammerstein Ballroom - Brandon is teaming up with longtime collaborator, Tony Fornabaio, to inaugurate the fall party season with the re-launch of their infamous Rockit party at a new venue, New York's AM Studio, on Saturday, September 21st.

The Fales Library and Special Collections at New York University announced today that Bradshaw Smith's video collection of more than 6,100 hours of cabaret and Broadway theater performances has been donated to the library by his estate. Smith, a former cabaret artist, shot close to three decades of New York theatre events from openings and press events to concerts and one-nighters.

Legendary drag entertainer Jackie Beat is known for her bigger-than-life talent and her ballsy and blustery persona, but it turns out she managed to make a few friends along the road to her bilious stardom. Beat, who has no health insurance, needs to have both hips replaced, and faces a hospital bill of up to $50,000. Time for a benefit! Joan Rivers, Debbie Harry, Parker Posey, Fred Schneider, and a gaggle of downtown performers are joining Jackie onstage for HIP HIP HOORAY: A BONE-A-FIT FOR JACKIE BEAT tonight, March 3 at The Cutting Room, 44 East 32 Street.

Legendary drag entertainer Jackie Beat is known for her bigger-than-life talent and her ballsy and blustery persona, but it turns out she managed to make a few friends along the road to her bilious stardom. Beat, who has no health insurance, needs to have both hips replaced, and faces a hospital bill of up to $50,000. Time for a benefit! Joan Rivers, Debbie Harry, Parker Posey, Fred Schneider, and a gaggle of downtown performers are joining Jackie onstage for HIP HIP HOORAY: A BONE-A-FIT FOR JACKIE BEAT on Sunday, March 3 at The Cutting Room, 44 East 32 Street.

"Tan Mom" will be making her official debut at XL's Hot Mess tonight, August 29th at 9:30PM. After a successful roasting of Lady Bunny for her 50th birthday two weeks ago, Bianca Del Rio and the rest of the cast are hungry for more than just rabbit; they are ready to cook some bacon and fried eggs! "Tan Mom" will quickly realize that the sun will shine where it hasn't shined before during this wildly riotous night at XL Cabaret.

Global sensation New Jersey mom, Patricia Krentcil, officially known as "Tan Mom" made headlines worldwide in May when she was accused of taking her then 5-year-old daughter into a tanning booth. "Tan Mom" has laid off the tanning since then, recently sporting a less-tan appearance. The ladies of XL Cabaret's wild show, Hot Mess, aren't impressed though. They think she needs to be sizzled and fried a little more and are happy to help her out. "Tan Mom" will be making her official debut at XL's Hot Mess next Wednesday, August 29th at 9:30PM. After a successful roasting of Lady Bunny for her 50th birthday last week, Bianca Del Rio and the rest of the cast are hungry for more than just rabbit; they are ready to cook some bacon and fried eggs! "Tan Mom" will quickly realize that the sun will shine where it hasn't shined before during this wildly riotous night at XL Cabaret.

Just last night, GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, hosted GLAAD Manhattan, presented by Bravo, Ketel One and Miller 64 at the Eventi Hotel. GLAAD's annual summer event featured hors d'oeuvres, hosted cocktails, and special performances to celebrate and highlight GLAAD's work to build support for equality. BroadwayWorld was there for the star-studded festivities, and we bring you full photo coverage below!

XL Cabaret is pulling back the curtains and letting it loose in August with two hilarious, mouth-dropping shows. Join Queens, Hedda Lettuce and Shangela for a night of comedy, singing, and many surprises that will keep the audience at the edge of their seats.

BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS, a fairytale evening of modern-day burlesque featuring 227 of New York's sexiest dancers, made history for the third year in a row this past Sunday, June 17, by raising a record-breaking $1,254,176 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. BroadwayWorld has the first video teaser of the scandalous evening and brings you the montage below. Stay tuned for the full highlights from the event coming soon!

BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS, a fairytale evening of modern-day burlesque featuring 227 of New York's sexiest dancers, made history for the third year in a row Sunday by raising a record-breaking $1,254,176 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Check out highlights below!

It was a storybook night of your favorite fairy tales as more than 200 of New York's sexiest dancers brought BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS to life for two performances (9:30 PM and midnight) on Sunday, June 17. BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS, which is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS was held at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street, NYC). BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all the excitement, fun and sexiness backstage!

Television's most fabulous makeover show is back and totally revamped. The third season of 'RuPaul's Drag U' delivers more diva transformations, more drag queens and more surprises as biological women are treated not only to show-stopping makeovers, but also receive once-in-a-lifetime, real-world hair, makeup and fashion tips from the world's greatest drag faculty. This season continues to deliver fan favorite drag queens, more iconic celebrity judges and life-changing stories as eight new, one-hour episodes premiere tonight, June 18 at 9PM ET/PT on Logo.

A storybook night of your favorite fairy tales is on tap as more than 200 of New York's sexiest dancers bring BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS to life for two performances (9:30 PM and midnight) this Sunday, June 17. BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS, which is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will be held at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street, NYC).

XL Cabaret, Nightclub and Lounge has announced its upcoming shows for June 2012. See below for full details. XL is located at 512 West 42nd Street, just west of 10th Avenue. Tickets may be purchased in advance at xlcabaret.com or at the XL Box Office one hour prior to show time.

Join Lady Bunny and Bianca Del Rio in celebrating the Queen of Disco's fabulous life tonight, May 23rd at XL Cabaret's weekly drag review Hot Mess. The night will be dedicated to Donna Summer, performing her legendary songs. Dance the last dance and feel the love with Lady Bunny, Biana Del Rio and the HOT MESS crew. The show will begin at 9PM and will be a unique tribute you do not want to miss. On the Show: Bunny and Bianca's HOT MESS: XL's outrageous Wednesday night drag revue.

Join Lady Bunny and Bianca Del Rio in celebrating the Queen of Disco's fabulous life Wednesday, May 23rdat XL Cabaret's weekly drag review Hot Mess. The night will be dedicated to Donna Summer, performing her legendary songs. Dance the last dance and feel the love with Lady Bunny, Biana Del Rio and the HOT MESS crew. The show will begin at 9PM and will be a unique tribute you do not want to miss. On the Show: Bunny and Bianca's HOT MESS: XL's outrageous Wednesday night drag revue.

XL Cabaret has announced its upcoming shows for May and June 2012, featuring RuPaul's Drag Race Winner Bebe Zarah Benet, a work by Seth Rudetsky and more. See the full schedule below.

Television's most fabulous makeover show is back and totally revamped. The third season of 'RuPaul's Drag U' delivers more diva transformations, more drag queens and more surprises as biological women are treated not only to show-stopping makeovers, but also receive once-in-a-lifetime, real-world hair, makeup and fashion tips from the world's greatest drag faculty. This season continues to deliver fan favorite drag queens, more iconic celebrity judges and life-changing stories as eight new, one-hour episodes premiere on Monday, June 18 at 9PM ET/PT on Logo.