Update!

2010-08-10T13:19:00.000-07:00

We have some big news! Our show will appear very soon on the here! network and gay.com on September 8th! Yee ha!

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More news soon!

It's that time... Sherry Vine's Newest Parody! It's fabu!

2010-07-23T19:39:00.000-07:00

New Sherry Vine and Peppermint video - TELEPHONE!

2010-04-12T09:30:00.000-07:00

The Queens of Drag: NYC cast members Sherry Vine and Peppermint are all that and a chicken drumstick...

Cast Member Hedda Lettuce Makes White House News!

2010-01-08T12:31:00.001-08:00

Hedda gets Obama's salad tossed - or at least the right gets all tossed by Hedda's balls hanging on the Obamas' tree. See more in video clip below...

Cast Member Sherry Vine Makes Youtube History with Nearly 2 MILLION Views in Less than 1 Month!

2010-01-08T12:29:00.000-08:00

Rip off your wig and come join our fan page at
Facebook.com/TheQueensofDrag!

Happy New Year!

2010-01-05T09:32:00.000-08:00

Dallas Dubois is "Who's Next 2010" and we couldn't agree more... READ IT ALL HERE!

THE CAST

2009-12-07T15:59:00.000-08:00

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LADY BUNNY

Born in 1962, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Jon Ingle and his alter ego, "The Lady Bunny" is a drag performer who has lived in New York since the 1980s. As the founder and emcee of the annual "Wigstock" (an annual drag celebration that started in New York's East Village and is held every Labor Day acting as the official end of summer in the gay community) in the 1980's, "Lady Bunny" is also a well-known nightclub DJ, promoter and celebrity. She has released disco singles such as "Shame, Shame, Shame!" in 1996 and "The Pussycat Song" in 1997.

She has appeared in films such as 1995's Wigstock: The Movie, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, 1997's Peoria Babylon and 2008's Another Gay Movie Sequel: Gays Gone Wild! Alongside Larry Tee and the one and only RuPaul, "Lady Bunny" began her career as a fixture on the Atlanta, Georgia gay scene, as well as appearing in a variety of low budget films with them.

The "Lady Bunny" has her own blog, taking on current affairs and cultural issues as only she can. And when it comes to her style of drag performing, it usually involves lip synching to karaoke versions of popular songs, which she has dubbed over her own parody vocal tracks, replacing the original lyrics, and are usually (a) sexually explicit, (2) involve food, or both. Her parody of Gwen Stefanis' song "Hollaback Girl" as an example has the lyric "I shit a banana/a banana in my ass!"

"The Lady Bunny" was a roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson in 2005, and released her first DVD, "Rated X for X-tra Retarded”. As well as her special guest appearances on OUTtv ("House of Venus Show", a queer sketch comedy series) and the pilot episode of "Laugh Out", in 2006 Lady Bunny made her first appearance at Southern Decadence in New Orleans. A regular contributor to "Star Magazine" in their weekly feature, "Worst of the Week", "Lady Bunny", along with radio DJ "Goumba Johnny" Sialiano and a cast of other commentators, critiques Hollywood starlets who are photographed in unflattering outfits, and was recently moved the from the back page to a more prominent place in the first half.

Lady Bunny has appeared on the big screen most recently in Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild.

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HEDDA LETTUCE

Hedda Lettuce (Steven Polito), the six-time Drag Queen of the Year Award-winner (HX magazine), has received national acclaim for her poised characters, startling satire and original music. Hedda lures you into the funniest scenarios on stage with her ultra-candid, shimmering wit. Drag-debutant, Miss Lettuce, has established herself as New York City's premiere queen in classic cabaret venues such as Caroline's on Broadway, FEZ and her classic movie night at the Clearview Chelsea. She has worked on such networks as Comedy Central, MTV and HBO, and in a handful of off-Broadway plays. Hedda's comedy projects include her stand-up tour deforce, The Hedda Lettuce Show; The Dixie Chicks with Dicks, the country-singing drag trio; and Lettuce Rejoice, the annual Chelsea holiday spectacular. Hedda has appeared with the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker and Madonna on such television shows as Project Runway, Sex and the City, 20/20 with Barbara Walters, the MTV Movie Awards, The Dave Chapelle Show, and Oprah. Hedda's film appearances include, The Look (Carol Alt), and Too Wong Foo.

She starred along with Mink Stole in the play, Sleeping with Straight Men. She has also had the pleasure of working with high-profile charity events (Broadway Bares).

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SHERRY VINE

Her family accidentally abandoned Sherry Vine when she was 4 years old. But, fortunately, she was found and adopted by a very nice Amish family and raised outside of fashionable Harrisburg, PA. At 16, discovering she was actually Jewish, she ran away to Las Vegas to become a "showgirl" and the rest is history. Having established herself as one of NYC's downtown darlings, Sherry also tours the world with her all live singing, comedy shows; performing regularly in Montreal, Berlin, Helsinki, Estonia and Sydney to name a few. Miss Vine is a founding member and Artistic Director of Theatre Couture, most recently starring in the smash sold out hit, CARRIE. Sherry can be seen in numerous films; WIGSTOCK, THE RASPBERRY REICH, STONEWALL, CHARLIE, SCREAM TEEN SCREAM and FRANCESCA PAGE.

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BIANCA DEL RIO

Roy Haylock (Bianca Del Rio), is not your “typical” drag performer, he is a multifaceted individual who spans both theater, cabaret/bar scenes as an actor, costume designer and improve comic extraordinaire. As an actor he has starred in several theatrical productions, some include Pageant (Miss Industrial Northeast, Tawny Jo Johnson), Psycho Beach Party (Marvel Anne), Gypsy (Miss Mazeppa), the original musical Hollywood Heaven, and Bianca’s Remote Out of Control, which he also wrote.

As a costume designer Roy has received 13 Big Easy Entertainment Award Nominations, winning 6 awards with The Snow Queen, Ruthless, The Will Rogers Follies, Daryl’s Perils, Beehive and Hollywood Heaven. He has constructed costumes for the New Orleans Opera, Six Flags New Jersey, and Barbara Matera Ltd. in New York City.

His alter ego Bianca Del Rio was created in 1998, and has gone on to emcee and perform in many clubs throughout the country such as Blue Bar (Atlanta), Heaven NYC), Splash (NYC), Spirit (NYC) and Emerald City (Pensacola). Bianca has hosted the annual Bourbon Street Costume Awards at Mardi Gras and Drag Brunch at the W Hotel. He has also emceed Bianca’s Comedy and Variety Show, Drag Bingo, and Illusions at OZ for 7 years in his native New Orleans.

As a Drag Diva, Bianca has been featured at many major circuit parties including Gay Days at Disney World (Orlando), Memorial Day (Pensacola), Gay Pride Turner Field (Atlanta), Halloween (New Orleans) and soon to appear with Aquafest on Holland America Cruise Lines in October 2006.

On television Bianca has appeared on MTV’s Mardi Gras from New Orleans with Britney Spears, Carson Daly and Molly Sims, Mardi Gras Unmasked for the Travel Channel, The Craig Kilborn Show and A&E’s Airline.

Some of his more dubious achievements have been winning the New Orleans Gay Entertainer of The Year (3 years), New Orleans Gay Bitch of the Year (6 years) and 2001 Southern Decadence Grand Marshall. Roy currently resides in NYC.

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PEPPERMINT

Having been compared to RuPaul, Peppermint has a young, vivacious and more “Urban Chic”flair and has worked with some of the scene’s TOP names, including Chaka Khan, Joey Arias, Sherry Vine, Ultra Nate’ Amanda Lepore and MarthaWash.

Wendy Williams calls Peppermint her “Resident Tranny” after SEVERAL appearances on the WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW to promote her Breakout single “SERVIN’ IT UP” which has since become popular in key markets globally and will be featured on the album which was produced by one of the U.S.’s hottest new producers Adam Joseph. Peppermint’s new album even features an appearance by England’s Q Boy.

Peppermint, who stirred up controversy on MTV’s last season of THE REALWORLD, recently completed a music video with celeb photographer Karl Giant, who also directed recent videos for The Ones, Cyndi Lauper, and Ultra Nate’. She's been called “NYC’s Golden Girl” and “#1 Performer” by legendary VILLAGE VOICE writer Michael Musto.

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MIMI IMFURST

Mimi Imfurst is a 7 time Glammy award nominee and 3 time HX Drag Queen of the Year Award Nominee. She has appeared in regional and New York productions of Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Hedwig) The Rocky Horror Show (Frank N Furter) and THE FACTS OF LIFE: The Lost Episode (Natalie). Her TV/Film credits include: MTV's Jackass, The Howard Stern Show, The Real World, and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. She was most recently seen in the Diary of Anne Frankenstein (Anne Frankenstein) and is currently playing the Virgin Mary in "The MADONNA'S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION"

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EPIPHANY GET PAID

The newest starlet on the NYC drag scene, Epiphany is sure to wow you with her stunning voice, gorgeous backup dancers and incomparable beauty. In addition to her adoring nightclub audiences, she has also has performed at private events for the British Consulate, Marc Jacobs, Rufus Wainwright, Kelsey Grammar, the cast of Project Runway, Susan Lucci, Iman, Aubrey O'Day, Lydia Hearst and the Hilton Sisters.

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LOGAN HARDCORE

Logan Hardcore has been on the scene in NYC for 3 years pretty much 7 nights a week. Working big clubs, hot parties and even the occasional birthday, Logan has made a name for himself as an amazing entertainer.

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ACID BETTY

ACID BETTY is known as the "Fiercest Hybrid Drag Queen in New York (if not the world)". She gained even more fame with her appearance in 2008 when she appeared on Project Runway. Last Year she won 2 Glammy Awards and is set to appear in an upcoming film.

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KEVIN AVIANCE

Aviance has appeared in several films, including Flawless starring Robert De Niro and the independent film Punks. Besides his feature-film work he has made guest appearances on such shows as the The Tyra Banks Show, and American's Next Top Model, also hosted by Tyra Banks. His songs "Din Da Daa", "Rhythm Is My Bitch", "Alive", "Give It Up" and "Strut", have all reached #1 of the Billboard Dance Charts. The only one of singles not to peak at #1 to date is "Dance For Love." Aviance's most successful dance radio hit to date is "Give It Up" released in 2004. His second album, Entity is a more consistent effort than his first but seems to be available online only.

On June 10, 2006 while exiting the Phoenix, a popular gay bar located in the East Village section of Manhattan, Aviance was robbed and beaten by a group of men who yelled anti-gay slurs at him. Four suspects were arrested under New York's hate-crime law, but reports say up to seven men were involved in the attack. Despite suffering a broken jaw, he insisted on appearing in the city's gay pride parade later that month.

On March 21, 2007 all four assailants pled guilty, receiving prison sentences ranging from 6 to 15 years in plea agreements that included hate crimes embellishments. The four young men, who range in age from 17 to 21 years old, [would have] faced up to 25 years each for the attack, had they been found guilty in a trial. All had been charged with gang assault as a hate crime.

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DALLAS DUBOIS

Dallas DuBois is the newest addition to the New York drag scene. Dallas is a versatile performer, combining everything from Pop to alternative- however, Dallas is known for her Broadway and theater performances. She is a multiple titleholder including Barracuda's Star Search champion, Miss Grove Hotel and Most Popular at Miss Fire Island Contest. Now, also a Glammy nominee Dallas performs around NYC at several venues including Evolve Bar, and Stonewall Inn. The future isn't clear for Dallas, but she definitely has a bright future and long career ahead of her.

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CHANDILIER PERIOD

Blair Van Horn created Chandilier in 2006 to work at Lips, a drag restaurant in New York City. As a college student in New York, Blair earns a living as Chandilier Period, waiting tables, bartending and hostessing in drag. He also is a nightlife personality, having hosted parties throughout the city. Chandi, as her friends call her, has been seen on MTV's Jackass and the documentary, Roxy: The Last Dance. Her most memorable performance was during Caroline Rhea's comedic act.

Congrats to the winners!

2009-12-07T15:45:00.001-08:00

The 10th annual Glammy Awards were held last night, Sunday December 6th at Splash and guess what?

Most of our queens were nominated multiple times and some of them won! You can see all the results HERE, but in the meantime we wanted to congratulate Bianca Del Rio winning The Entertainer of the Year and Comedy Performer! Also our heels go off to Acid Betty for her two wins - Best Alternative Artist and Best Dressed! Our main gal Ms. Lady Bunny walked away in a tie (with famed La Dolce Musto - Michale Must) for Best Writer/Blogger!

Our production crew was there shooting the events and we will reveal all the news that's fit to print very soon!

Be good and be well!