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Trixie Motel
''Trixie Motel'' is an American reality television series that follows Trixie Mattel (the stage name of drag queen Brian Firkus) and her partner David Silver as they buy and renovate a rundown motel in Palm Springs, California. Background Mattel based the aesthetics of the motel on her drag character, her web series '' UNHhhh'' with Katya Zamolodchikova, and her beauty brand Trixie Cosmetics, among other inspirations. The location was originally named Ruby Montana's Coral Sands Inn; Mattel had originally planned to transform it into an AirBnB to rent out but changed her mind after viewing the property. According to Mattel she spent around $1.9 million to purchase the space and $500,000 to renovate it, enlisting designer Dani Dazey to collaborate on the project. Cast Main *Trixie Mattel, drag queen, comedian, singer and co-owner of the motel *David Silver, film and television producer, Trixie's boyfriend and co-owner of the motel *Brandon Lim, Trixie's assistant *Dani Dazey, the m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reality Television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that documents purportedly unscripted real-life situations, often starring unfamiliar people rather than professional actors. Reality television emerged as a distinct genre in the early 1990s with shows such as ''The Real World'', then achieved prominence in the early 2000s with the success of the series '' Survivor'', '' Idols'', and '' Big Brother'', all of which became global franchises. Reality television shows tend to be interspersed with "confessionals", short interview segments in which cast members reflect on or provide context for the events being depicted on-screen; this is most commonly seen in American reality television. Competition-based reality shows typically feature gradual elimination of participants, either by a panel of judges, by the viewership of the show, or by the contestants themselves. Documentaries, television news, sports television, talk shows, and traditional game shows are generally not clas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mo Heart
Mo Heart, previously Monique Heart, is the stage name of Kevin Richardson (born May 22, 1986), an American drag queen, reality television personality, and recording artist best known for competing on the tenth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' (2018), the fourth season of '' RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars'' (2018–2019), and '' RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World'' (2022). Since first appearing on ''Drag Race'' in 2018, Heart has appeared in a number of web series produced by World of Wonder, including a starring role in ''Manic Moments With Monique Heart'', and hosted her own podcast, ''Ace of Hearts with Monique Heart''. In January 2019, she released her debut single "Brown Cow Stunning", and later released her debut extended play ''Beloved SoS 6.3'' in 2020. Early life Heart was born on May 22, 1986, on Long Island, New York. Heart also spent time in areas in Brooklyn, New York, with his father when he was growing up. Heart was often teased at school for being different. Hea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaymes Mansfield
James Jeffrey Wirth (born February 19, 1990), better known as Jaymes Mansfield, is an American drag queen and TV personality, best known for competing on the ninth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' and playing the part of Delia Von Whitewoman in the film ''The Bitch Who Stole Christmas''. Early life Wirth performed as a puppeteer, visual artist and later drag queen in Milwaukee, in 2016 she was cast to appear on ''RuPaul's Drag Race''. Career Jaymes Mansfield was announced as one of the 14 contestants for the ninth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' on February 2, 2017. After being safe in episode one, she was placed in the bottom two in the second episode with Kimora Blac and lost the lip sync for the song "Love Shack" by The B-52's, becoming the first queen eliminated. She appeared as a guest for the first challenge in the premiere of season ten of ''Drag Race''. She made another appearance at the season 11 live finale with other alumni. In 2022, Mansfield returned to the sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Bennett (actor)
Jonathan David Bennett (born June 10, 1981) is an American actor and television host. He is known for his roles as Aaron Samuels in the 2004 comedy film ''Mean Girls'', Bud McNulty in 2005's ''Cheaper by the Dozen 2'', the title character in the 2009 direct-to-DVD comedy ''Van Wilder: Freshman Year'', and his recurring role as Casey Gant in the mystery drama ''Veronica Mars''. He was the host of the Food Network series ''Halloween Wars'', and he previously hosted ''Cake Wars''. Early life Bennett was born in Ohio, to David Bennett, a Toledo physician, and Ruthanne Bennett (née Mason). He has two half-brothers, Brian and Brent, and one half-sister, Lisa. Bennett attended Eagle Point Elementary School in Rossford, Ohio, and graduated from Rossford High School in 1999. Bennett attended Otterbein University. Career After moving to New York, he was cast on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC soap opera ''All My Children'' as JR Chandler from 2001 to 2002. Since then, he has appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gigi Gorgeous
Gigi Loren Lazzarato Getty (born Gregory Allan Lazzarato; April 20, 1992), known professionally as Gigi Gorgeous Getty, is a Canadian YouTuber, socialite, actress, and model. In 2008, Lazzarato began uploading video blogs onto streaming platform YouTube as Gregory Gorgeous. Her videos achieved popularity and established an online following. During the following years, Lazzarato uploaded regularly to the channel along with creating and starring in the reality program ''The Avenue'' (2011–2013). Following a brief hiatus, she gained media attention after coming out as a transgender woman in 2013, and began going by Gigi Gorgeous. During 2014, Lazzarato personally documented her gender transition through social media profiles, notably through videos revolving around cosmetic procedures, which obtained viral status. In 2016, an incident involving Lazzarato being deported from Dubai due to her status as a transgender woman, resulted in widespread media coverage. Lazzarato was the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomas Costanza
Tomas Costanza (born September 2, 1976) is a certified-platinum American record producer/songwriter and owner of the Killingsworth Recording Company.Tomas Costanza MobFest Panelist Biography . 2011. Born in , he was first noted in the music industry as the lead singer and guitarist for the band .PunkNews.Org Diffuser Review 2001 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belinda Carlisle
Belinda Jo Carlisle ( ; born August 17, 1958) is an American singer. She gained fame as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's, the most successful all-female rock band of all time, and went on to have a prolific career as a solo artist. Raised in Southern California, Carlisle became the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's after the band's formation in 1978. With their chart-topping debut studio album '' Beauty and the Beat'' in 1981, the group helped popularize new wave music in the United States. The Go-Go's were the first (and to date only) all-female band in history who wrote their own songs and played their own instruments to achieve a No. 1 album. The Go-Go's have sold over seven million records worldwide. After the break-up of the Go-Go's in 1985, Carlisle went on to have a successful solo career with radio hits such as "Mad About You", "I Get Weak", "Circle in the Sand", " Leave a Light On", and "Heaven Is a Place on Earth". The Go-Go's reformed in 1999, and Carlisle continues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leslie Jordan
Leslie Allen Jordan (April 29, 1955 – October 24, 2022) was an American actor, comedian, writer, and singer. His television roles include Beverley Leslie on ''Will & Grace'' (2001–2006 and 2017–2020), several characters on television in the ''American Horror Story'' franchise (2013–2019), Sid on ''The Cool Kids'' (2018–2019), Phil on ''Call Me Kat'' (2021–2022), and Lonnie Garr on ''Hearts Afire'' (1993–1995). On stage, he played Earl "Brother Boy" Ingram in the 1996 play ''Sordid Lives'', later portraying the character in the 2000 film of the same name. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jordan became an Instagram contributor, amassing 5.8 million followers in 2020, and published his autobiography ''How Y'all Doing? Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived'' in April 2021. Early life Jordan was born on April 29, 1955, and was raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He graduated from Brainerd High School. Jordan said his mother, Peggy Ann Jordan (née Griffin; 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iggy Azalea
Amethyst Amelia Kelly (born 7 June 1990), known professionally as Iggy Azalea (), is an Australian rapper. At the age of 16, Azalea moved from Australia to the United States in order to pursue a career in music. Azalea earned public recognition after releasing the music videos for her songs " Pussy" and "Two Times" on YouTube, both of which gained rapid popularity. Azalea shortly after released her debut mixtape, ''Ignorant Art'' (2011), and subsequently signed a recording contract with American rapper T.I.'s Grand Hustle label. Azalea's debut studio album, ''The New Classic'' (2014), peaked among the top five on several charts worldwide, but received mixed reviews from within the industry. The album eventually topped the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, making Azalea the first non-American female rapper to reach the top of the chart. ''The New Classic'' was preceded by Azalea's debut single "Work" and chart-topping single "Fancy" (featuring Charli XCX), which hit the U. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Claire Deschanel (; born January 17, 1980) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She made her film debut in '' Mumford'' (1999) and had a supporting role in Cameron Crowe's film ''Almost Famous'' (2000). Deschanel is known for her deadpan roles in comedy films such as ''The Good Girl'' (2002), ''The New Guy'' (2002), ''Elf'' (2003), ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'' (2005), ''Failure to Launch'' (2006), '' Yes Man'' (2008), ''500 Days of Summer'' (2009) and ''Our Idiot Brother'' (2011). She has also ventured into dramatic film territory with '' Manic'' (2001), '' All the Real Girls'' (2003), ''Winter Passing'' (2005), '' Bridge to Terabithia'' (2007), ''The Happening'' (2008) and ''The Driftless Area'' (2015). From 2011 to 2018, she starred as Jessica Day on the Fox sitcom ''New Girl'', for which she received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. For a few years starting in 2001, Deschanel performed in the jazz cabaret act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Is It! (bar)
This Is It!, also known locally as ''Tits'', is a gay bar and Bar (establishment), lounge located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is the oldest, continually-operating gay bar in the state of Wisconsin. The bar is located in a building constructed in 1915 on the corner of Jefferson and Wells streets. The space the bar occupies has been used as a bar and tavern since 1936, previously known as "The Establishment", and before that "Vern's Tap". History This Is It! is a gay bar established in 1968 by Catherine "June" Brehm and business partner Michael Latona. June took control of the bar, known previously as "The Establishment", in 1968. Extensive remodels were done in 1969, and the bar has kept the same style since. While records do not indicate the exact date June and her business partner Michael split, it is clear that she assumed full control on June 18, 1970. Joseph Brehm became a part-owner of This Is It! after his mother, June, suffered a stroke in 1981, and he operated the bar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juno Birch
Juno Birch (born 25 December 1993) is an English drag queen, sculptor, and YouTuber. She began performing in drag professionally in late 2018 and has since received significant media attention for her work. Birch is known for her YouTube channel and for her unique drag aesthetic, which features pastel "alien skin" (typically blue or pink), yellow hair, dishwashing gloves, and retro sunglasses. In 2020, '' GQ'' called her "one of the country's most interesting drag queens". In addition to working as a drag queen, Birch creates and sells ceramic sculptures that "blur the lines between masculine and feminine attributes". Early life Birch was born in Manchester on 25 December 1993, and grew up in Frodsham and Runcorn. She is a trans woman and first came out around the age of 13 or 14, before starting hormone replacement therapy at age 16. She underwent gender confirmation surgery in 2015 to alleviate her gender dysphoria. Career In a video created with ''Vogue'', Birch said th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
