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RuPaul's Drag Race

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Widow

By Scott Holland

his week Ru explains to the competitors that Americas Next drag superstars pussy needs to be on fire 24/7, so for the mini challenge the “gurls” are auditioning for the title of “Kitty Girl 2020,” sponsored by Prettylitter.com. They have 15 mins to get into quick drag. The winner was Jackie Cox who received a $2,500 gift card to Fierce Drag Jewels. Ru then goes on to say that elections are serious business, and encourages everyone to vote. However, this week she would like

to lift the spirits of America and she feels it’s time for a Drag Queen President, so the “gurls” will be speaking at “Choices 2020.” This will be the most fabulous Presidential debate in “herstory.” They each must present their platform and answer questions from the press. Before the debate, in the workroom, their political advisor was Raven. The guest judges this week were Rachel Bloom and Jeff Goldblum and the runway look was “Stars and Stripes Forever.” The top looks were Sherry, Heidi and the winner Jaida. The bottom two were Widow

and Jackie with Widow sashaying away. It was a pleasure to sit down with Widow for this Hotspots interview:

At what age did drag become an interest and how did you pick your name? I was 17 years old and it started because I was helping my community raise money for gay pride. I picked my first name because I had a big love for Widow Spiders and my last name came from Erika Von Do. How many times did you apply to be on RuPaul’s Drag Race, and how did it feel when you found out you got chosen? I tried out twice and when I got the call I thought someone was pranking me. When I found out it was real I realized everything I worked at for the last 13 years was not in vain.

Tell us about your RuPaul’s Drag Race experience? I had a very lovely time. It was something that definitely pushed my boundaries, and took me from a queen who just dances on stage and speaks on the microphone to a queen who can act, do choreography, and many other skills. I also got to meet some legendary icons.

Is there something you wish you did different? I wish I would have slayed the last lip synch….LOL, but otherwise I am happy with my performance. What’s your marital status? I am still happily married.

Who do you want to win? I’m rooting for Jaida, because I just love her. She is sickening.

What’s ahead for Widow? The future holds me releasing my album on October 31. I am also working on tour options and building a show

right after this pandemic is over.

Is there anything I didn’t ask you that you want to talk about? Yes, people need to get out and VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!

For more information on Widow, follow her on Instagram.com/thewidowvondu

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Gay Days: 30th Annual Celebration Rescheduled To Halloween Weekend 2020

For the past month, the Gay Days staďŹ&#x20AC; has been monitoring the spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States and the world. The health and safety of their guests, staďŹ&#x20AC; and everyone involved is their highest priority. In partnership with thier Gay Days Host Hotel, Margaritaville Resort, and adhering to the Federal, state, local and CDC guidelines, they have rescheduled the Gay Days 30th Anniversary event (originally scheduled for June 2 to 8, 2020) to become Gay Days Halloween, and take place Tuesday, October 27 to Monday, November 2, 2020. Individuals that have reservations at the

Gay Days Host Hotel, Margaritaville Resort Orlando, their co-host hotels, and/or advance tickets to Gay Days events will be contacted directly with options to either rebook to Gay Days Halloween 2020 or Gay Days 2021, or for a refund. Gay Days knows this period is hard on everyone and will not charge any refund fees. If you have any questions or concerns, please email them at info@gaydays.com For more information on Gay Days Halloween 2020, visit: Gaydays.com or on their social media pages on Facebook, and Twitter.

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What’s HOT TO DO DURING QUARANTINE! Dead To Me Season 2 One of my favorite new shows from last year, “Dead To Me,” returns On May 8 on Netflix, and follows Jen (Christina Applegate), Judy (Linda Cardellini) and the lies that entwine them.

Picking up in the aftermath of that bloody backyard reveal, the irrepressible pair once again struggle to keep their secrets buried. With a surprising new visitor in town and Detective Perez (Diana Maria Riva) hot on their heels, Jen Dragcast with Nina West and Judy and Patricia Clarkson take

drastic measures to protect their loved ones and each other -- no matter the cost. From Emmy Award-winning creator Liz Feldman, Dead to Me returns for an addictively dark second season, where the stakes are higher, the friendship is deeper and the traumas that bond loom larger than ever before. For more info, go to: netflix.com/DeadtoMe.

Palm Beach Symphony Sometimes it’s the space between the notes that creates a masterwork. While the concert halls are dark, the Palm Beach Symphony is engaging the community with educational and entertaining online content featuring, among others:

symphony musicians offering tricks of the trade; a former member of the

hip-hop group Arrested Development and a nationally recognized attorney; and a financial expert who used to play drums in a punk rock band performing with his talented children. The videos or links to the videos are available at Palmbeachsymphony.org and @pbysymphony on

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May Day Gay Day - The 20th Anniversary Queer as Folk On Friday, May 1 at 2pm EST, you'll want to watch the special LIVE Queer as Folk Cast & Crew Reunion Event to help raise funds for CenterLink and their member centers like The Pride Center. This special event will be livestreamed all over the world on Facebook Live and YouTube!

and performed sort of during the Civil Rights Era, the Vietnam War, it was protest music and I wanted to have a hand in bringing that back and speaking truth directly to power.” To listen to “For What It’s Worth,” go to: https://linktr.ee/TheeBillyP orter Jerry Seinfeld…Secret Agent? Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill, launches globally on

Billy Porter Releases “For What It’s Worth,” Grammy, Emmy, and Tony winner Billy Porter has released a soul-stirring cover

of Stephen Stills’ “For What It’s Worth,” as performed by Buffalo Springfield, continuing the legacy of using his art as a means to raise consciousness. “I decided to record ‘For What It’s Worth’ because I wanted to have my art and my music matter, make a difference,” Porter said. “I’ve always been a political person. I come from the generation where the music reflected what was going on in the world, in the day. The song was written

livestreaming show organized by GLAAD last Sunday, you can go to youtube.com/watch?v=p9ES lPp5xKM to watch it. Hosted by Billy Eichner and Lilly Singh with incredible appearances by big names like Melissa Etheridge, Billy Porter, Pete and Chasten Buttigieg, and my new favorite actor Dan Levy

Netflix, on May 5, and marks the comedy legend's first original special since 1998. His new hour-long special reinforces his reputation as the precision-craftsman of standup comedy with a never-before-seen set. The special features a spectacular arrival to the Beacon Theatre in New York City, and showcases Seinfeld’s sharp angles on everyday life. Together in Pride: You are Not Alone If you missed Together in Pride: You are Not Alone

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RuPauls Digital Drag Con 2020 Wow Presents Ru Paul’s Digital Drag Con 2020 on May 2 and 3 at 3pm EST. The event will star (in

alphabetical order): Acid Betty, Adore Delano, Alaska, Aquaria, Artsy Busy, August Getty, Blu Hydrangea, Cheryl Hole, Craig Macneil, Crystal, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Darienne Lake, Denique, Deven Green, Dida Ritz, Divina Decampo, Gaby Dunn, Honey Davenport, Jackie Cox, Jade Sotomayor, Jake Shears, Jan, Karen from Finance, Laila McQueen, Lil Miss Hot Mess, Love Connie, Madame LaQueer, Manila Luzon, Mariah Balenciaga, Mayhem Miller, Miami Knight, Miz Cracker, Mo’dest Volgare, Mr. and Mrs Kasha Davis, Mystique Summers, Nicky Doll, Nicole Paige Brooks,

Provvidenza Catalano, Rebecca Black, Scaredy Kat, Scarley Envy, Shuga Cain, Sum Ting Wong, Tammie Brown, The Vivienne, Tony Hale, Varla Jean Merman, Vinegar Strokes, Widow Von’Du and Yuhua Hamasaki. To watch, go to: Youtube.com/WOWPRESE NTS.

Beautiful Masks There’s a new fashion accessory that we simply can’t avoid in this new era - masks! The CDC has been recommending the use of face masks in public for a while now, and it looks like we’re going to be in this period of social distancing and heightened precautions for quite some time. This means masks are going to be a must-have fashion item to have when going to the grocery store, going for a walk or a run in the park, or going to the post office - really, anywhere other than your home!

If you’re going to have to wear a mask when out and about, why settle for something that’s plain and boring and, dare I say it, unstylish? It doesn’t have to be this way! Indeed, fashion labels have been playing with masks long before the onset of the pandemic. Who can forget Billie Eilish and her Gucci mask at this year’s Grammy awards? Other fashion icons, such as Cristian Siriano, have been using their talents by converting his studio to full-scale mask production for frontline workers. Hotspots’ own, and my friend, Carlos Marrero took the extra t-shirt inventory he had sitting around in his home studio and brought them to his seamstress to make into masks, and voila the newest addition to the Marrero Collection line was born! If you’re interested in these beautiful masks, you can check out his pieces on Instagram.com/camarrero.

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(Schitt’s Creek) this benefit show raised over $225,000 for CenterLink and their international coalition of community centers like South Florida’s very own “The Pride Center.” It was such a strong reminder of the important work LGBTQ+ community centers are doing, ensuring that everyone knows they are connected to a loving support system.

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