As anti-drag and anti-trans legislation sweeps the country, Emmy-winning TV host RuPaul used his platform to shine a light on the issues. The RuPaul’s Drag Race icon called out the “stunt queens” in Congress and in state and local governments across the nation who are working to criminalize many aspects of LGBTQ life.
RuPaul | Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images Tennessee outlawed drag queens and trans people
In March 2023, Tennessee passed the first law in the nation limiting “adult cabaret entertainment.” By the law’s categorization, “any performance “male or female impersonators” are banned from performing anywhere in public where minors could see their performance. As a result, drag performers are now categorized as sex workers, and must get exotic dance licenses, which puts the liquor licenses of venues that host drag events in jeopardy.
The law’s vague wording also threatens the daily life of transgender people, as...
RuPaul | Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images Tennessee outlawed drag queens and trans people
In March 2023, Tennessee passed the first law in the nation limiting “adult cabaret entertainment.” By the law’s categorization, “any performance “male or female impersonators” are banned from performing anywhere in public where minors could see their performance. As a result, drag performers are now categorized as sex workers, and must get exotic dance licenses, which puts the liquor licenses of venues that host drag events in jeopardy.
The law’s vague wording also threatens the daily life of transgender people, as...
- 3/13/2023
- by Chris Malone
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kacey Musgraves was born in Texas, even if she currently lives in the Nashville area. Here’s what we know about her Architectural Digest house, recently sold to another country music star, and Musgraves’ hometown with “nothing there.”
Kacey Musgraves was raised in Texas ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ and guest Kacey Musgraves | Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images
This Texas-born country singer was raised in Golden, Texas, sometimes sharing a glimpse into her childhood.
“I guess you guys would call it a village, but there’s nothing there,” Musgraves noted during a Guardian interview. “You roll through and there’s one little market shop where you can buy a packet of smokes and maybe a Lotto ticket, but it was so small, it didn’t have a school.”
“I did a lot of playing outdoors,” she added. “We had dial-up internet but no cable TV. My mom’s a visual artist,...
Kacey Musgraves was raised in Texas ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ and guest Kacey Musgraves | Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images
This Texas-born country singer was raised in Golden, Texas, sometimes sharing a glimpse into her childhood.
“I guess you guys would call it a village, but there’s nothing there,” Musgraves noted during a Guardian interview. “You roll through and there’s one little market shop where you can buy a packet of smokes and maybe a Lotto ticket, but it was so small, it didn’t have a school.”
“I did a lot of playing outdoors,” she added. “We had dial-up internet but no cable TV. My mom’s a visual artist,...
- 3/6/2023
- by Julia Dzurillay
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Prince Harry has a history of being candid and 2023’s no different. With the release of his best-selling memoir, Spare, the Duke of Sussex has shared many details about his life. Not only has he touched on Princess Diana’s death, his “archnemesis” dynamic with Prince William, and meeting Meghan Markle, the 38-year-old’s shared random things about himself. Ahead are 10 of our picks from Spare.
1. Prince Harry listened to a sounds of Africa CD to help him sleep Prince Harry and Stephen Colbert | Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images
Following his mother’s 1997 death, Harry went to Africa, which, over time, became a place of comfort to him. So much so that when he attended Eton as a teenager, he played a sounds of Africa to help him sleep.
“I listened over and over to my go-to soothing CD: “Sounds of the Okavango. Forty tracks: Crickets. Baboons. Rainstorm. Thunder.
1. Prince Harry listened to a sounds of Africa CD to help him sleep Prince Harry and Stephen Colbert | Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images
Following his mother’s 1997 death, Harry went to Africa, which, over time, became a place of comfort to him. So much so that when he attended Eton as a teenager, he played a sounds of Africa to help him sleep.
“I listened over and over to my go-to soothing CD: “Sounds of the Okavango. Forty tracks: Crickets. Baboons. Rainstorm. Thunder.
- 3/6/2023
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Prince Harry proved to be very charming during a recent appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. A body language expert said Harry was “on top of his game” during the host’s fun Q&a segment.
Stephen Colbert and Prince Harry| Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images Prince Harry was ‘on top of his game’ on ‘The Late Show,’ body language expert says
In a recorded segment that aired Feb. 28, Prince Harry answered a collection of questions for the host’s Colbert Questionert.
Much of the exchange was playful, with body language expert Judi James telling Express that Harry was “on top of his game” during the appearance.
“So here we have it: relaxed, affable, confident, and charming, this is Harry on top of his game and clearly leading the kind of life of fame and celebrity,” James said.
She continued, “Harry’s signals suggest he is adoring...
Stephen Colbert and Prince Harry| Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images Prince Harry was ‘on top of his game’ on ‘The Late Show,’ body language expert says
In a recorded segment that aired Feb. 28, Prince Harry answered a collection of questions for the host’s Colbert Questionert.
Much of the exchange was playful, with body language expert Judi James telling Express that Harry was “on top of his game” during the appearance.
“So here we have it: relaxed, affable, confident, and charming, this is Harry on top of his game and clearly leading the kind of life of fame and celebrity,” James said.
She continued, “Harry’s signals suggest he is adoring...
- 3/3/2023
- by Wendy Michaels
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Shania Twain opened up about her life and career journey. She says she’s finally happy and less concerned about the “small things.” Here’s what the country singer had to say.
Shania Twain is learning to love herself Shania Twain and Stephen Colbert | Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images
Twain is in a place where she feels good about herself. He says she’s at a point in her life where she knows exactly who she is. During an interview with Hoda Kotb on the Making Space podcast, Twain spoke about her journey toward self-acceptance.
Twain says she learned how to love her body whether she’s naked or fully clothed. She tells Kotb she increased her confidence by posing nude for her latest album, Queen of Me. She revealed she doesn’t plan on getting plastic surgery to change her body.
What makes Shania Twain happy Shania Twain...
Shania Twain is learning to love herself Shania Twain and Stephen Colbert | Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images
Twain is in a place where she feels good about herself. He says she’s at a point in her life where she knows exactly who she is. During an interview with Hoda Kotb on the Making Space podcast, Twain spoke about her journey toward self-acceptance.
Twain says she learned how to love her body whether she’s naked or fully clothed. She tells Kotb she increased her confidence by posing nude for her latest album, Queen of Me. She revealed she doesn’t plan on getting plastic surgery to change her body.
What makes Shania Twain happy Shania Twain...
- 2/2/2023
- by Sheiresa Ngo
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Krasinski currently stars as the lead in Jack Ryan. The famous actor and director rose in popularity following his role in The Office. He eventually got the part of Jim after a rocky audition process, and he left his side job.
Before The Office aired, Krasinski was waiting tables. However, he would only work for short periods each time he was at a restaurant. The actor revealed that the managers fired him nine times.
John Krasinski’s career after ‘The Office’
Krasinski starred in The Office for many years, and he continued to find success after the series ended. He made minor appearances in a few shows and acted in films like 13 Hours.
In 2018, Krasinski wrote, directed, and starred in A Quiet Place. The follow-up, A Quiet Place Part II came out in 2020. His character only appears in a flashback, but Krasinski still wrote and directed the sequel.
Before The Office aired, Krasinski was waiting tables. However, he would only work for short periods each time he was at a restaurant. The actor revealed that the managers fired him nine times.
John Krasinski’s career after ‘The Office’
Krasinski starred in The Office for many years, and he continued to find success after the series ended. He made minor appearances in a few shows and acted in films like 13 Hours.
In 2018, Krasinski wrote, directed, and starred in A Quiet Place. The follow-up, A Quiet Place Part II came out in 2020. His character only appears in a flashback, but Krasinski still wrote and directed the sequel.
- 1/27/2023
- by Victoria Koehl
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Late-night television might sound a little different these days: Louis Cato is the new bandleader for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, taking over for Jon Batiste on a permanent basis after filling in for the Grammy winner this summer. Host Stephen Colbert announced the changeup on the CBS show on Thursday, August 11, hailing the “musical genius” of Cato, who’s been a member of the house band since Colbert took over The Late Show in 2015. “Louis has done a great job this summer, and he is very humble, so he won’t say this,” Colbert said. “But I will. He’s a musical genius. He can play basically every instrument over there. Give him an afternoon; he’ll learn how to play Mozart on a shoehorn.” Scott Kowalchyk/CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. As bandleader of the group now called The Late Show Band, Cato will work with continuing band members Joe Saylor,...
- 8/20/2022
- TV Insider
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