PODCAST: (It's FAB w/ MK): -On the Road w/ Frank Marino and Alexandria Billings!

In VEGAS with Ms. VEGAS  (Matt)

It's Fab podcast is BACK after our Trip to LA and Vegas! We brought back our backstage interview with Ms. Las Vegas, Frank Marino on Joan and Drag Race.


Plus Alexandra Billings on GLAAD, Transparent and Seattle's Translations Film Festival.


Finally, New Music from Audra Day!

(OUTscene America) RE-view: Zumanity still one of sexiest shows on the Vegas Strip!

by MK Scott

It has been 5 years since we last saw Zumanity in Vegas at New York, New York, From the Creative artists from Cirque du Soleil.


I was thrilled to have a opportunity see this Sexy production and was not disappointed (well, Maybe too many Nude Show Girls and Ariel artists) but this time a around was a mixed bag, cause there wasn't the same balance I saw in 2011. I will get that that later.

Billing itself as "Another side of Cirque du Soleil," this New York-New York Hotel & Casino resident production makes the most of its difference from other Cirque shows. A combination burlesque/cabaret, ZUMANITY, recalls the ribald Rocky Horror Picture Show of years gone by. The flavor of ZUMANITY can best be tasted on its menu of production numbers like Body2Body, Dislocation, 2Men and Midnight Bath and Orgy. Needless to say, ZUMANITY is not a show for the little ones, but it's pure Las Vegas entertainment, with a sharp sexual edge.

(It's ESTERtainment) Ester Goldberg's welcome to LAS VEGAS Sin city..the new Queen of the Strip!

The hilarious ESTER GOLDBERG has moved to SIN CITY and is about to Explode on the Strip as the NEW QUEEN OF VEGAS.. Who else fits the mold of gaudy over the top funny, a lil bit raunchy and sidesplitting fun... lots of bling- and fabulous costumes.... but the International glamour puss of ALL media....

http://www.estergoldberg.com/views_fr...

(MNW) Who Has Marriage, Who Doesn't, & What's Next?

Over the last week, states have been winning the freedom to marry at such a fast pace that it's hard to keep up. AFER has conclusively won its marriage case. Cases in four other states have ended in victory. The Ninth Circuit has expanded marriage in several more states. It's been a pretty terrible week for the National Organization for Marriage. But a pretty great one for freedom, liberty, and equality.

(MNW) Louisiana Judge's Marriage Ruling is Full of Mistakes!

A massive victory for equality in Wisconsin and Indiana, with one of the most strongly-worded decisions yet. A judge in Louisiana has ruled against marriage equality, but there are some problems with his ruling. There are major oral arguments this week in multiple states, and more cases move closer to consideration by the US Supreme Court.

(MNW) NOM's Losing Streak Continues!

Anti-gay attorneys took a beating before the Seventh Circuit last week, trying and failing to defend marriage bans before a panel of hostile judges. Now all eyes are on the Supreme Court to see which cases they'll take up in their fall session. There's another major marriage argument coming up in a few days. And the National Organization for Marriage still isn't giving up in Oregon, despite having lost months ago.

(MNW) Marriage Licenses Halted!

We are Going on the road this month, this week we are in Nevada.

(MNW) US Supreme Court Considers Marriage Case This Week!

Marriage finally comes to Illinois, months after the state passed a marriage equality bill. Numerous state schedule marriage case milestones for this summer. The Attorney General of Florida insists that a marriage ban is necessary but can't explain why. And the US Supreme Court will take a look at marriage in Oregon this week.

OVTV: (MNW) VA Marriage Hearing is This Week!

A surprise twist in AFER's Virginia lawsuit. The Indiana House passes a marriage ban, but in so doing could actually delay its progress. Utah and Oklahoma cases are speeding towards the Supreme Court, and our chances for victory have greatly improved in Nevada. Plus there's progress this week in West Virginia, Hawaii, and Kansas.

(SPOTTED) FRANK MARINO SURPRISED DURING DIVAS PERFORMANCE WITH MARRIAGE PROPOSAL FIT FOR A QUEEN!

Alex Schechter takes a knee to propose to longtime partner Frank Marino at Divas Starring Frank Marino, Tuesday, July 2. Courtesy: SPI Entertainment.

Las Vegas’ longest-running headliner, Frank Marino was surprised during his performance at The Quad Resort & Casino Tuesday night with a marriage proposal from his longtime partner, associate producer Alex Schechter. Riding the wave of the historic Supreme Court rulings last week in favor of marriage equality, Schechter surprised Marino by popping the question during his stage show, while the cast of Divas cheered on in support.

The couple, who celebrates their 20^th anniversary together, July 4, has yet to announce wedding plans, but one thing is certain: marriage most certainly won’t be a drag for these two. 

(POP NEWS) United; Hacks; Pulled; Dominated; Target; Infected; Aye; GENDA; senses; Fit; Ozzy Break!

• UNITED: Hundreds Join Boston Vigils!

• HACKS: Westboro Will Picket Boston Marathon Funerals!

• PULLED: Family Guy's Boston Marathon Episode Yanked!

• DOMINATED: 'Syrian Electronic Army' Hacks NPR!

• TARGET: Letter Sent to U.S. Senator Tested Positive for Ricin!

• INFECTED: Two Additional Meningitis Deaths Identified in Southern California!

• AYE: New Zealand Becomes 13th Nation to Approve Marriage Equality!

• NO ENDA, But GENDA: Empire State Pride Agenda' Launches $250K Ad Campaign to Push Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA)!

(POP NEWS) CHAPELS; LEGAL;TRANS;SIDE SHOW;FAIR; COLORED; XTREME; PULL OUT; BIG BOYS; STOPPED; DYNASTY; FUR; OVER; ENDOWED; GRINN!

• CHAPELS: Lawmaker Begins Long Process to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage in Nevada!

• LEGAL: Santa Fe Mayor Says Gay Marriage Legal in New Mexico! 

TRANS-LATION: Arizona Bill Would Restrict Bathrooms by Birth Gender!

• SIDE-SHOW: Gay Teen Stoned to Death in Somalia as Village Watched! 

• FAIR: Bergoglio Backed Gay Civil Unions! 

• COLORED: Westboro's New View: Neighbor's Rainbow House!

(POP NEWS) MLK Approved; Rising Power; First Step; Mended; Gay Voice; Concession; Honor; Going Gay; Shamed; Inserted; Oz'd; Posed!

• MLK APPROVED: Obama Sworn In for 2nd Term!

• RISING: Eva Longoria's Political 'Power Player'!

• FIRST STEP: Gay Conservative Group GOProud Comes Out for Marriage Equality!

• MENDED: Barbara Walters Hospitalized After Fall!

• GAY VOICE: MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts and CNN’s Don Lemon weigh in on Jodie Foster’s Golden Globes speech!

• CONCESSION: Jennifer Lawrence Disses Rivals on SNL!

• HONOR: Alicia Keys Gets Super Bowl Gig!

• GOING GAY: 'Kill Your Darlings' Starring Daniel Radcliffe As Allen Ginsberg Premieres At Sundance!

• INCLUSIVE: 'Even Straight People' Welcome In Vegas, Says Ad Campaign!

• SHAMED: Actress Charlotte Rae Says Her Husband Shamed Her When He Came Out as Gay After 25 Years of Marriage!

(Mike's MAGIC) Pick of the Week!

Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil production Zumanity sent us a note that they've spiced up their 2013 show with the addition of a new "Scottish Fantasy" character with wardrobe by Thierry Mugler. More photos here.

(POP NEWS) After the Storm; Vegas Train; Madonna; LiLo; Cat Fight!

• AMERICANA: Macy's Parade Cheers NYC After Storm!

• VEGAS OR BUST: Coming Soon; California-to-Vegas Party Train!

• WASTED: Russian Court Tosses Madonna 'Gay Propaganda' Suit!

• TROUBLE: Working With LiLo No Joy in Liz and Dick!

• CAT FIGHT: Brawl at Halle's Ends With Ex Arrested, Fiance Hurt!

LIST: Top 10 Trashiest Spring Break Cities!

 

With spring break nearly here, the connoisseurs of trashiness at COED Magazine have ranked America's top 10 "trashiest" destinations:

1. Las Vegas: The gambling capital of the world was home to last year's MTV's Spring Break. No beach, but plenty of pool parties.
2. Key West: Open-container laws go out the window in peak season.
3. South Padre Island: 50,000 students descend on this Texas locale in March, and kegs are legal on the beach.
4. Daytona: It's home to NASCAR, but it's earning another distinction: More than 1,000 underage drinkers were arrested here in 2010.

Peruse the rest of the list here.

(OUTscene America) MK Meets Vegas Royalty at the QVegas Power of 20!

Zumanity's Edie

One of the Highlights of the Vegas trip was attending the "The Power of 20" Honoring the most influential people in the Las Vegas Gay Community this past Sunday. Held Out at Revolution lounge at the Mirage. One of the people that should be on the List is Michael Caprio. He hosted us to a great time and made things happen. 

Others who actually look home an award were: Edie Entertainer, J. O'Reilly, Alex Schechter, Benjamin Lemke, Chris Giunchigliani, Christopher Kenney, Dane Butcher, Desiree Duncan, Jaymes Vaughan, Jimi Cto, Josh Strickland, Joshua Montgomery, Katherine Schneider, Kelly Murphy, Lea Carrasco-Zanini, Missy Morgan, Nicole Villa, Ryan Lyons, Sean McAllister, Sean VanGorder, Steve Amend

(OUTscene America) Vegas' New Gay Nightclub Brings out the Perry Twins, Cazwell and 'SHARE' the Money!

by MK Scott

On Saturday, November 19th I was honored to join the Perry Twins' entourage at their Vegas Gig at the Brand New Gay club, 'SHARE'. 

Getting there was tough from the Strip and no sign to mark the spot. But the searchlight and the VIP entrance helps finding it.

When I arrived there were go-go boys everywhere, but the music was so LOUD, so I went upstairs which out to a VIP area ($15.00 admission) where guys in underwear were attentive to you to get you sit for a lap dance. I declined so they left me alone.

(OUTscene America) Zumanity has all the asspects of an Orgy and MORE!

by MK Scott

Last year when OUTscene met up with Renowned Drag Artist, Joey Arias I learned that the people of Cirque du Soleil had created a sensual piece about 8 years ago to play Vegas titled ZUMANITY, and Arias was the original Hostess.

I was thrilled to have a opportunity see this Sexy production and was not disappointed (well, Maybe too many Nude Show Girls and Ariel artists).

VOICE: Texas Man Burke Burnett Speaks Out About Vicious Anti-Gay Attack!

Burke Burnett has spoken out to KDAF-TV about the attack last weekend in which he was stabbed, beaten, and thrown onto a lit fire.
Said Burnett, his voice breaking: "I'm taking it one day at a time trying to do the next right thing."

Three suspects are now in custody: Daniel Martin, James Mitchell Laster and Micky Joe Smith are being held on $250,000 bond each.