Burlesque

Decadent & Delicous: Our Gourmet Life Sensual Dinners

Vanessa Pinto | Posted 04.25.2012

Read More: Our Gourmet Life, Burlesque, Kinky, Our Gourmet Life Dinners, My Sf, SF Around Town, San Francisco News

How many sexy dinners have you ever attended? Dinners that include eating food off of one another, while sipping delicious wines? For most of us, these dinners are ones of our own making.

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Burlesque Dancer Tempest Storm, 84, Celebrates A Belated 21st Birthday

HuffingtonPost.com | David Moye | Posted 03.02.2012

Calling someone a legend before they celebrate their 21st birthday might sound hyperbolic. But, in the case of burlesque dancer Tempest Storm, it jus...

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'NY Ink' Tattoos Traveling Vaudeville Troupe

Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: TV Canada, Vaudeville, Video, Reality TV, Burlesque, NY Ink, Sideshow, Tv Replay, Pretty Things Peepshow, Tattoos, TV News

Absolutely anything can -- and probably eventually will -- happen in New York City, but that doesn't mean Ami and the crew at "NY Ink" (Thu., 9 p.m. E...

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The Burlesque Class

Angora Holly Polo | Posted 03.25.2012

Read More: Burlesque, Honey Touche, Midnite Martini, The Donnybrook Writing Academy, Lannie's Clocktower, Denver Burlesque, Denver Around Town, Denver News

Here are some handy tips to being the best burlesque dancer you can be: create an inner dialogue while you're performing onstage that harnesses your persona, i.e. "I'm a peacock!" or "I'm a sexy robot from the future!" or "I'm a sexy banana!"

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We're Chic as Hell, and We're Not Going to Take This Anymore!

Andrea Chalupa | Posted 12.03.2011

Read More: Vogue, Occupy Wall Street and the Arts, Matrix, Moth, Marc Jacobs, Neo, Improv Everywhere, Burlesque, Agent Smith, Liberty Square, Nyu, Editorial Assistant, Occupy Wall Street, Martin Luther King Jr, NYU Film School, Capital of Fashion, Glamazons, Style News

When my friend and I met up to go to Occupy Wall Street, I wore my long flowing pin stripe skirt, a black-and-white vintage blouse, and a nude pair of shiny ballet flats. After the police brutality at the start, dressing chic seemed both a fun and safe thing to do.

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An Anti-Climactic Close to Hollywood Murder Investigation

Leo C. Wolinsky | Posted 09.18.2011

Read More: Ronni Chasen, Academy Awards, Sharon Tate, Burlesque, Robbery, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Michael Douglas, Culture News

After nearly four decades covering and editing hundreds of crime stories, Ronni Chasen's murder struck me as the kind of random violence that often strikes after dark in many parts of Los Angeles.

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Sure, Montreal has a Festival Culture, but Prince Still Blows Minds

Crai S. Bower | Posted 09.13.2011

Read More: Festivals, Tourism, Montreal, Quebec, Jazz, Bella Fleck, Burlesque, Reggae, Travel, Tattoo, Music, Blues, Gay Pride, Canada, Culture, Travel News

The math is easy, even for a writer. 800 concerts in ten days equals 80 concerts a day at Montréal's International Festival de Jazz. But how does thi...

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Le Crazy Horse's Burlesque Show

Constantin Bjerke | Posted 08.16.2011

Read More: Cabaret, Paris, London, Le Crazy Horse, Performance, Arts, Burlesque, crane.tv, Dance, Pamela Anderson, Dita Von Teese, Carmen Electra, Performance Art, Karl Lagerfeld, Christian Louboutin, Arts News

This week we were feeling adventurous and playful here at Crane.tv.. which is why when we heard that the legendary Parisian burlesque show was being p...

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Christina Aguilera Talks Childhood Pain, Divorce, Super Bowl, 'Burlesque' Failure

Posted 08.15.2011

Read More: Christina Aguilera the Voice, Christina Aguilera Burlesque, Christina Aguilera Matthew Rutler, Christina Aguilera Super Bowl, Christina Aguilera Childhood, Christina Aguilera Divorce, The Voice, Burlesque, Christina Aguilera, Christina Aguilera National Anthem, Celebrities, Entertainment News

It's been a tough last year for Christina Aguilera. But then, it's not like she hasn't dealt with worse. The 30-year old singer takes one of two W ...

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WATCH: Burlesque Stars Fight Those Who Would Strip Away Risque History

HuffingtonPost.com | David Moye | Posted 11.16.2011

Read More: Burlesque Hall of Fame, Video, Sally Rand, Neo-Burlesque, Michelle L'amour, Kitten Natividad, Burlesque, Lily St. Cyr, Gypsy Rose Lee, Weird Las Vegas, Dita Von Teese, Weird News News

Like a feather boa placed tenuously over a busty dancer's cleavage, burlesque finds itself in a precarious position. On one satin-gloved hand, the ...

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WATCH: Pole Dancing Championship Winner Bumps And Grinds Her Way To Victory

HuffingtonPost.com | David Moye | Posted 11.15.2011

Read More: Video, Natasha Wang, United States Pole Dancing Federation, Weird Australia, Burlesque, Weird Photos and Videos, Pole Dancing, Strippers, Weird New York, Pole Dancing Championship, Weird News News

Pole dancing is on the rise as a form of fitness, but calling it a sport may still be a stretch. Or is it? The women behind the U.S. Pole Danc...

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'Bunny Girl,' Big Willie's Original Burlesque Music

The Huffington Post | Sophia Moreno-Bunge | Posted 06.02.2011

Read More: Burlesque Music, Video, Burlesque Shows, Itunes, Big Willie's Burlesque, Striptease, Jazz, Willie Mcneil, Swing, Burlesque, Bunny Girl, Slidepollajax, Los Angeles, Arts News

From striptease to joint-jumpin' swing, 'Bunny Girl' features a variety of funky, dance-inspiring songs performed by percussionist Willie McNeil - the...

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Should 'Professor Shimmy' Have Been Sacked?

Dr. Yvonne K. Fulbright | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Burlesque, Sheila Addison, Faculty, John F. Kennedy University, Professors, Hubba Hubba Revue, Professor Shimmy, College News

Prof. Sheila Addison, a.k.a. "Professor Shimmy" of the burlesque show, Hubba Hubba Revue, is suing JFK University on the grounds of sexual discrimination.

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Weekend Plans: Burlesque, Scavenger Hunt & Serious Nerdage

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Chicago Events, Chicago, Burlesque, Patton Oswalt, Illinois, Chicago Around Town, Chicago Weekend Events, Urban Folk Art, C2e2, Chicago News

If these last couple of days are any indication, this could be the first real kind-of almost non-winter weekend of the year. We'll be sure to finally ...

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Dazzling in NYC -- The Merrymakers Present: Adventures in Anytown

E. Nina Rothe | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Nyc, Rachel Sattler, Bizet, Louis Armstrong, Elizabeth Burwell, Adventures in Anytown, Burlesque, On Tour, Ethan Duff, The Merrymakers, Tournee, The Gene Franklel Theater, Adam Pellegrine, Edith Piaf, Mathieu Amalric, NY Around Town, New York News

Adventures in Anytown is a dance show for anyone. Anyone with passion in their heart and a desire for some joie de vivre in their life.

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James Franco Reveals BANNED Oscars Act

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: James Franco Video, Burlesque Cher, James Franco Oscars Song, James Franco Oscars Host, Entertainment, Cher, Burlesque, James Franco Oscars, James Franco, Video, Entertainment News

Who said James Franco won't be a funny Oscars host? Franco, who along with Anne Hathaway makes up an unconventional Academy Awards co-hosting team,...

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Why Christina Aguilera Won't Win an Oscar

Dan Mirvish | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Dan Mirvish, Burlesque, Christina Aguilera, The Oscars, Slamdance, The Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Cher, Musicals, Entertainment News

If nothing else Burlesque should be a contender (if not a shoo-in nomination) for this year's Oscar for Best Original Musical. What? You've never heard of such a category?

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PHOTOS: Two Must-See Burlesque Shows In LA

Huffington Post | Nicole Larson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Burlesque, Slidepollajax, Los Angeles Burlesque, LA Cabaret, LA Burlesque, Amanda Marquardt, Harlow Gold, Los Angeles News

After seeing Cher and Christina Aguilera shake what their mamas gave them in Burlesque last year, you may be wondering where you can see some live bur...

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Burlesque Explosion

Jenna Henry Hansen | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: John Schaefer, Jo Boobs, CSI: NY, WNYC Public Radio, New York Public Library, Melody Sweets, Burlesque, Gypsy Rose Lee, Cher, Christina Aguilera, Dita Von Teese, New York School of Burlesque, Entertainment News

Although some argue whether the art of the striptease is making a comeback or never disappeared in New York City, neo-burlesque grabbed the stage by the spotlight and won't let go.

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Christina Aguilera's Embarrassing Drunk Moment In Jeremy Renner's Bed

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: The Hurt Locker, Christina Aguilera Jeremy Renner Birthday Party, Burlesque, Christina Aguilera, Christina Aguilera Drunk, Jeremy Renner, Jeremy Renner Birthday Party, Entertainment News

UPDATE: Renner's rep tells us Aguilera was "clearly enjoying herself but she was not in his bed." PREVIOUSLY: Christina Aguilera may have had too m...

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PHOTOS: Who Will Win The Golden Globe For Best Comedy/Musical?

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Prediction, The KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT, Golden Globes, The Tourist, Golden Globes 2011, Slidepollajax, Burlesque, Golden Globe Predictions, Alice in Wonderland, Red, Predict the News, Entertainment News

This year's Golden Globe nominees for Best Motion Picture Comedy/Musical comprise a pretty mixed bag, as the category title suggests. The Kids Are All...

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Burlesque and Black Swan: The Showgirls of Burlesque vs. the Showgirls of Ballet?

Rob Kirkpatrick | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mila Kunis, Darren Aronofsky, Natalie Portman, Cher, Steve Antin, Burlesque, Ballet, Christina Aguilera, Black Swan, Kristen Bell, Film, Los Angeles, New York City Ballet, The Oscars, 2010, Movie Reviews, Dating, Entertainment News

Sure, the latter is about ballet and the former has Cher and Christina, but the two films are twin journeys into the voyeuristic world of ripped female bodies and supercharged girl-on-girl tension.

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Burlesque Dancers Stage Daring Dance In London

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Dancers, Showgirls, Burlesque Enthusiasts, Showgirls Dance, Slidepollajax, Burlesque, Burlesque Dancers, Christina Aguilera, Virgin Holiday, Katy Petty, Dance, Sex, World News

Dancers donned lacy corsets, slinky fishnets and stiletto heels before descending upon London's Trafalgar Square in an effort to break the record for ...

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PHOTOS: Kathy Griffin, Cher In Wetsuit

Celebuzz | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Burlesque, Cher Beach, Kathy Griffin Beach, Cher Bathing Suit, Kathy Griffin, Kathy Griffin Cher, Kathy Griffin Bikini, Kathy Griffin Cher Beach, Entertainment News

The 50-year-old Griffin donned a black bikini while Cher, looking fabulous at 64 years of age, opted for a full wetsuit. The two paddleboarded in the ...

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The Top 10 Gay Highlights of 2010

Bryan Safi | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Justin Bieber, Glee, Modern Family, Chris Colfer, Bryan Safi, Lesbian, Burlesque, Steven Slater, Johnny Weir, Constance McMillen, Prom, Gay, It Gets Better, Black Swan, That's Gay, Video, Comedy News

Well, another year has come and gone. But don't be down about it! Tis the season for merriment! Just ask my Aunt Carol. She LOVES Christmas. She's als...

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