Burlesque

Letter from Paris: Josephine Baker Back in Paris (This Time as a Man)

Beth Arnold | Posted 11.11.2009 | World


Beth Arnold

It was a beautiful bang of an evening with swishy chorus girls covering luminous curvy skin with a parade of splendid costumes. Modern burlesque diva Dita Von Teese headlines this extraordinary show at the historic Casino de Paris.

Jo Versus the Zombies: A Burlesque Fight for Healthcare

Karen Dalton-Beninato | Posted 08.27.2009 | Style


Karen Dalton-Beninato

In one of the last civilized nations to deny universal health care to its citizens, just because we can put on a show, does not mean we should have to.

Color Me Pretty!

Karen Robinovitz | Posted 08.17.2009 | Style


Karen Robinovitz

Naming my new shades of lip gloss was like giving birth to six babies at once (call me Angie!). Their monikers came easily -- as if they named themselves.

Bettie Page: Iconic Beauty Dies but Erotic Heritage Lives On

Theresa Darklady Reed | Posted 01.14.2009 | Entertainment


Theresa Darklady Reed

While most pin-up models can measure their career in months, Bettie Page continued strong for years, earning a spot as Playmate of the Year in then-two year-old Playboy in 1955.