Todrick Hall twerks his way on stage
YouTube sensation, singer and entertainer Todrick Hall had the crowd twerking with him as he performed at Hard Rock Live for his Twerk Du Soleil tour on July 18. The American Idol season 9 alum has also appeared on Broadway and worked as Beyonce’s choreographer. What he’s best known for today, however, are his Disney-themed parodies on YouTube and target flash mobs. Hall brought those videos to life on stage with “Beauty and the Beat,” in which Belle gets her hair done in the hood, and “Once Upon a Grime,” with his Judge Judy impersonation as Disney characters appear in court. Of course his big hit, “Twerking in the Rain,” was the big crowd-pleaser.
Sayonara Sassy
P-House show girl Sassy Devine will say farewell Aug. 9. Sassy has been a cast member of the Footlight Theater for the last 8 years and has certainly left a mark as one of Orlando’s sexiest and most genuine performers. Sassy may now focus on her true passion: art and interior design. Aside from her on-stage persona, she’s also known in the community as an accomplished artist with several local art shows under her belt. Sassy is leaving on extremely good terms with the world famous LGBT resort and has been advised by the owners that she’s more than welcome to return anytime.
Electrifying Headliner!
Headdress Ball 2014 will bring bigger and better entertainment to commemorate the 25th anniversary—and would you ‘Believe’ that Watermark heard that one of the many performers will include RuPaul’s Drag Race veteran Chad Michaels? Michaels, of course, is best known for his incredible Cher impersonation. As for the headliner, get ready to Shake Your Love with former teen scene queen Debbie Gibson. And yeah, Gibson is back to using ‘Debbie.’ More great acts are expected to be announced soon.
Nun of that
Orlando Sister Stryka Pose got an unwelcome surprise recently when she visited a tattoo parlor in Orlando, only to have her ink denied because of her HIV status. The artist said the store’s policy was not to tattoo those with HIV. Nun too happy; the Sister voiced her concerns on social media, resulting in outrage and suggestions for alternative parlors. Many suggested local tattoo shop the Chrome Lotus. That shop’s owner, Tara Renee, verified to us that each tattoo shop had their own (personal) policies, but that if parlors followed proper state guidelines, HIV statuses should not be an issue. Despite the open door offer from the Chrome Lotus, Sister Stryka Pose notified us the owner of the original location contacted her and has offered to tattoo the sister himself.
