I spoke to Carly Rae Jepsen herself about E•MO•TION’s legacy, her upcoming Twin Cities Pride in Concert gig at The Armory in Minneapolis, her latest music video inspirations, and her new single “Western Wind.”
Exclusive Archival Interview: John Waters and The Naked Truth at The Parkway Theater (Originally Published by Twin Cities Queer Scene in 2024)
Ahead of his show “The Naked Truth” at the Parkway Theater on November 2, 2024, John Waters discusses his love for Minneapolis and the legacy of Divine with Twin Cities Queer Scene’s “Derek Please!” Columnist Derek Murawski-Harguth
Archive Review: John Waters’ 2022 “Halloweener” at The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis
The 2022 show left its audience members exhilarated, as well as optimistic for Waters’ future in film.
Archive Review: John Waters Confronts 2023 at The Parkway Theater
John Waters is bringing his “trash” comedic sensibility into the 2020s with vigor. He’s facing the reality of “Pink Flamingos” playing on the Turner Classics cable TV channel. He says it comes across worse to audiences today. As if the drag queen Divine eating dog excrement wasn’t enough of a shocker in 1972.
Archive Review: John Waters' 2024 Show The Naked Truth Wows At Minneapolis’ The Parkway Theater
This past Saturday night, November 2, John Waters — the undisputed king of trash cinema — graced the stage of Minneapolis’ The Parkway Theater with his latest one-man show, The Naked Truth. Waters’ show is a provocative, sometimes surprisingly tender exploration of his life, career, and queer perspective on the world. The show is an edgy, yet crowd-pleasing, must-see for Waters fans and newcomers alike.
Review: Britney Spears Fragrance’s Newest Scent Candied Fantasy Is An Irresistible Treat
The legendary nose behind Britney Spears Fragrances — admittedly likely not Spears herself — has once again delivered us from that quiet evil known as boring perfume. Britney Spears Fragrances’ Candied Fantasy is sure to delight fans of flirty, sugary scents.
Review: Queen of Pop Madonna Lives to Tell at Xcel Energy Center
The ever-provocative musician took St. Paul, Minnesota on an epic quest through her hit-filled songbook as part of The Celebration Tour
Review: Nearly 35 Years After You Can Dance, Madonna Returns to Remix Albums With Finally Enough Love
The 1-CD/2-LP, 3-CD/6-LP editions both delight this listener and lifelong fan. They tell the story of Madonna reinventing the pop wheel, “Over and Over” again.
Interview: Robyn Banks of Black & Boujee
Robyn Banks and Lola Michele-Kiki will be hosting Black & Boujee, a Sunday, February 27 all-POC variety show at 7pm at HUSH HK Bar, New York City’s self-proclaimed newest naughty LGBTQIA+ bar.
Interview: Gottmik is “Gorge”
I recently spoke to RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 finalist Gottmik about her time on the show, New York Pride, and more.