Drag Race winner @ Woody’s tonight

If you caught all of RuPaul’s Drag Race last season, you followed the travails of Bebe Zahara Benet as she went on to win the inaugural title. Now catch her for real as the Absolut Real Fruit Tour comes to Dallas stopping tonight at Woody’s Sports and Video Bar. Drag Race’s official DJ, hottie Mark Pichiotti from Chicago will be spinning before and after as well.

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Pop Culture News Bit o’ the Day – Adam Lambert loses Idol

This was important to a lot of peeps because Lambert could have been the first out winner of American Idol. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the case.

Kris Allen takes the ‘American Idol’ title

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Sarah Bettens goes “90210”

We received a bulletin from Sarah Bettens mentioning her song “Rescue Me” will be on tomorrow’s episode of 90210. The song is from her CD Shine. It looks like a cut and paste from Bettens because even though they are featuring her song, we don’t think she’d be as enthusiastic as the rest of the message says. This is clearlyPR language:

“Rescue Me”  will be featured in the wildly popular TV show 90210, a spin-off of one of the biggest hit shows of all time Beverly Hills 90210.”

Wildly popular! Biggest hit shows! All we can say is wow.

The show will air locally on The CW 33 at 8 p.m. tomorrow. You can also catch Bettens’ song on the show’s site under “Get the Songs”.

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Concert Calendar – Linda Clifford @ S4

S4 is going old school with a show benefiting the Greg Dollgener Memorial AIDS Fund (GDMAF, Inc.) and they are bringing one of the original disco divas to town. You might know her from such dance floor smashes as “Red Light” and the “If My Friends Could See Me Now” both of which peaked at #1 on the disco charts. Linda Clifford‘s contribution to the 70s music scene was notable with six more chart topping hits as well as some respected collaborations with Curtis Mayfield and Isaac Hayes. And if that doesn’t relate to any of the new schoolers out there then perhaps this little fact might. Whitney Houston’s “All The Man That I Need” was originally recorded by Clifford back in 1981. And now she’s coming to town to lend a helping hand.

Now that’s a true diva.

You just have to love those old 70s music shows. If it wasn’t for them, we would have images like these below. Here, Clifford sings “If They Could See Me Now” with a lot of glitz  on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert.

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Martina McBride speaks to Out Magazine

We’re not sure but is Martina McBride the first major contemporary country star to talk to gay media? We know Garth Brooks has been friendly in the past and Faith Hill probably loves the gays who love her but off the top of our heads, we can’t recall any major interviews held between a GLBT pub and a country star. And don’t say Dolly. She’s kind of a given but also, it wouldn’t be surprising either.

From Out.com

Out Magazine interviews country superstar McBride in her first gay media chat ever. Which is interesting since that whole genre of music seems to be lost on the gays and vice versa. Although there are some of us who like us some beefy Toby Keith…but that’s neither here nor there. Props to the strong voiced diva for making an effort.

The interview, however, doesn’t have a whole lot of depth discussing Martina liking the gays (she never really SAYS she does other than for her hairdresser), how to look like a Martina drag queen (really?) and her drinking habits. Unfortunately Out never digs deep and we can see as McBride admits that her dance remix is kind of the reason she’s doing this interview. Plus, a new album that drops today.

Nonetheless, it still is a step in the right direction. Hopefully other C&W big timers will do the same.

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Del Shores tix still available

Apparently Sordid Lives creator Del Shores didnt’ realize he had a bigger crowd to play to. According to his MySpace bulletin, he was going to be content with a small crowd for his one man show. “I just found out yesterday the theatre I’m performing my one-man show — DEL SHORES THE STORYTELLER — has 136 seats instead of 90. So, there are tickets available.”

We like those numbers for sure. Del Shores The Storyteyller will be one night only at Uptown Players, Friday, March 27 @ 7:30 p.m. To snag your tickets, go here. Besides, Shores hopes you’ll be there, “Would love for you to come to my premiere.”

Oh, he also mentions his partner, Jason Dottley will be singing his new dance single at the Rose Room this Saturday during the drag show at 11 p.m. Apparently this quick gig is totally off the radar. Until now it seems. Shores nor Dottley mention the song anywhere but we think it might be this one. And we kinda likey.

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SXSW Post Watch – One Night With Austin hosted by Perez Hilton

Perez Hilton came back to host his music showcase of small time bands needing the exposure SXSW is intended to give. After the showcase, Kanye West and Solange are sure to blow up. Heh. At least he also hosted some indie flavor at his One Night in Austin showcase including Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, Ida Maria and Little Boots.  Check out Daniel’s take on the show here.

Also on the lineup was Ladyhawke as you can see here:

And that up and comer Kanye West:

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Gary Floyd enters Texas Music Hall of Fame…no, really

But it’s not who you think. You know we love this Gary Floyd, the torch song singing silky voiced troubadour that tickles are ear fancies. But this Gary Floyd is on the complete opposite end of the spectrum with his Austin born punk rock. And by the end of this weekend’s SXSW festival he’ll be inducted into the Texas Music Hall of Fame.

That’s what it says here. Back in his punk days, his band The Dicks sounded like quite the raucous punksters.

Rumors of the time the gay, cross dressing singer pulled liver from his underware and hurled it at the audience seemed to many like scenes from a John Waters movie. Floyd admits the look of his bandmates resembled that of a prison gang, not punk rockers.

Today he’s a bit bluesier and his voice ain’t too shabby after years of screaming punk.  Now he’s doing his thing over in San Fran, he’s clearly going to remain a part of Texas music heritage. And we like that just fine.

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SXSW Funny Watch – Margaret Cho performs all over the fest

We don’t ever think too much about comedy when it comes to SXSW. We figure Ms. Margaret Cho is going to change our minds about that. She has three shows lined up and two in one day. But what do we need to say that you don’t already know about the Cho? She’s funny, she’s fab, she’s fierce. ‘Nuff said.

With three opps to check her out, how could you possibly miss? Or better yet, catch all three. She’ll be hitting Cedar Door, 201 Brazos St., on Thursday and then performs at The Velveeta Room, 521. E. 6th St., on Friday @ 8 p.m. following up immediately next door over at Esther’s Follies, 525 E. 6th St. @ 9:05.

From MargaretCho.com

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Total Oscar Recall

The fashions, the speeches, the gossip…it’s all over. Another Academy Awards have come and gone. But of course, I couldn’t go without our thoughts on the show last night. I hope you’ll indulge me as I recollect what we saw. In bullet points for brevity.

• I don’t care how handsome or talented he is, please never invite Hugh Jackman back to host. The show works so much better with a comedian at the helm. Most notably if it’s Steve Martin or Jon Stewart.
• Speaking of Steve Martin, he and Tina Fey are utter comic brilliance.
• Initially the panel of past winners giving out awards was annoying but as their direct talk to the nominees offered some fairly genuine moments and interesting exchanges i.e. Whoopi to Amy Adams (cute), Christopher Walken to Michael Shannon (creepy), Adrien Brody to Richard Jenkins (random), Marion Cotillard to Kate Winslet (sweet) and Nicole to Angelina (fabulous!).
• Fashion hoorays- Natalie Portman, Marisa Tomei, Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, Penelope Cruz, Kate Winslet, Freida Pinto, Daniel Craig, Meryl, Latifah and Klum.
• Fashion boo-rays – Reese, Whoopi, Angelina, Bill Maher, Goldie, Jessica Biel, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Kate Winslet’s dad.
• Fashion NO-SHE-DI’INT! – one clear winner – Sophia Loren. Tragic.
• By the way, the BF thought Loren was drunk. I’m convinced at the very least, she wasn’t all there.
• WHAT was that horrible musical songs number? Other than a mess!
• Mostly great speeches by all.
• Was more impressed than moved by Heath Ledger’s family not going for tears but mere appreciation. Classy.
• Poor Mickey Rourke but a nomination and all the press is good enough for him right now.
• Richard Jenkins didn’t quite seem there. Or perhaps merely in shock.
• Not a lot of white ribbons on lapels.
• Thank you God for Sean Penn’s speech.
• Please quit nominating Disney movie songs just because they are Disney. That Wall-E song was trite and typical Disney fashion. Plus, why did John Legend perform it? And then, why did he come back out during “Jai Ho”? That performance was on the verge of a mess if I didn’t like the winning song so much.
• Sweetest moment was the cast and crew going up to accept Slumdog Millionaire for best pic. That NEVER happens.

Until next year’s Gay Super Bowl…

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