Crimson Kitty: Celebrating A Decade Of LadyQueen at Stonewall Inn

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2016

by: Raymond Helkio in Art, Celebrity, Comedy, Drag, Events, Fashion, Lesbian, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

LadyQueen is New York City’s only all-female drag revue and the brainchild of Crimson Kitty who is celebrating her ten-year drag-a-versary. We join Crimson and her drag cohorts Sarah Palegic, Miss Malice and Elle McQueen as they take over the historic Stonewall Inn for a night of drama, debauchery and over-the-top theatrics. Crimson, a drag mother to many of the ladies, recently created The Haus […]

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Mouth Congress (Paul Bellini/Scott Thompson) Perform February 21 at The Rivoli in Toronto

posted Tuesday, February 16, 2016

by: Bryen Dunn in Bar/Club, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Film, Music, Queer, Toronto

  MOUTH CONGRESS, a reference to oral sex found in the Sir Richard Burton translation of the Kama Sutra, was founded in 1984 when Paul Bellini rented a beatbox from Long & McQuade so he and Scott Thompson could jam around the big freezer in their basement. Today, they reference themselves as The Original Gay […]

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Jane Sibbery CD Release Party – February 17 and 19, 2016 at Hugh’s Room Toronto

posted Tuesday, February 16, 2016

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Queer, Toronto

The long-awaited Jane Siberry recording is finally ready to be released. It is called Ulysses’ Purse with twelve songs and Siberry once again at the helm as producer. She is joined by many of her musical friends, including her singing ‘sisters’ Rebecca Jenkins, k.d. lang, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Ali Hughes and Maria Doyle Kennedy; guitarists […]

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Terri Stevens: Catching Up With A Great Imposter

posted Thursday, February 11, 2016

by: Raymond Helkio in Celebrity, Drag, Fashion, Queer, Toronto

We catch up with the legendary Canadian drag performer Mr. Terri Stevens as he gets ready for this Sunday’s Valentines kick-off to the Palm Springs White Party. Terri has been doing drag across Canada for more than twenty five years and was in the cast of The Great Imposters, an infamous drag troupe from Toronto. He currently is head queen at Twisted Element in Calgary, […]

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Cyndi Goes Country

posted Friday, January 29, 2016

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Music, Queer

Cyndi Lauper’s next album is going to be her unique renditions of a dozen classic country songs, that she recorded in Nashville alongside a band comprised of the city’s top session players. DETOUR features hits from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s, and has guest appearances from country music stars Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, […]

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Closet Case Is Coming To theBUZZ!

posted Wednesday, January 27, 2016

by: Raymond Helkio in Art, Celebrity, Drag, Queer

Premiers Thursday January 16, 2016: Join Raymond Helkio and guest host Amy Pearl + for the premiere of Closet Case. From Toronto’s East End to New York’s East Village we take you on an uncensored journey behind the alter egos and into the closets of our communities most beloved queers. Every Thursday on theBuzz. Before then you can email us.

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Holy Holy – The Spirit of David Bowie Lives on in Toronto

posted Monday, January 18, 2016

by: Bryen Dunn in Bar/Club, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Music, Queer, Toronto

These past few weeks it seems like quite a few musicians, actors, and other celebrities have succumbed to various illnesses, resulting in their untimely deaths. For me, it began with hard rock legend Lemmy Kilmister from Motorhead. I had the opportunity to interview him a couple years ago about Motorhead’s line of vodka and wine. […]

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The Gay Heritage Project – Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria

posted Monday, January 4, 2016

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Bar/Club, Charity, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto, Trans

The Dora-nominated smash-hit and audience favourite, The Gay Heritage Project, returns to Buddies for an extended engagement January 6 to 31st, before embarking on a nation-wide tour. Nominated for two Dora Mavor Awards (Outstanding New Play, Outstanding Performance – Ensemble), The Gay Heritage Project deftly blends its creators personal narratives with uncovered pieces of history, […]

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The Perfect Drag Queen Gift

posted Saturday, December 19, 2015

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Celebrity, Drag, Music, Pride, Queer, Sports, Toronto

We’ve all heard of the term “Drag Time”, so this Christmas why not stuff your favourite queen’s stocking with something that they can totally ignore, while they werk! Modify Watches is a brand of customized and interchangeable timepieces that has partnered with Producer Entertainment Group, who manages some of the most recognizable Drag Queen personalities […]

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TRANSGENDER NOVEMBER REMEMBER

posted Wednesday, November 25, 2015

by: Cat Grant in Events, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto, Trans

The Transgender Day of Remembrance or TDOR for short, is an annual event held every November. In Toronto we had a vigil in Allan Gardens, organized by Trans filmmaker  Mirha Soleil Ross  in 1997 for the three people, two of which were Trans women, that were slain in that area. The first officially recognized Trans […]

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