Quantcast
Channel: Alyssa Edwards – The WOW Report
Viewing all 11630 articles
Browse latest View live

Sarah Silverman Suggests We Start Legislating Male Masturbation

$
0
0

Screen Shot 2016-05-24 at 2.25.50 PM

Comedian Sarah Silverman has had it with men in the government making laws about what a woman can or can’t do with her body. During a stand-up set at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City, she wondered if what’s good for the goose ought to be applied equally to the gander:

“If we’re going to defend the right of men to enact laws that limit the options of pregnant women, shouldn’t we do the same with men who wish to regularly masturbate without consideration for the poor sperm cells they kill every time they do so?”

Silverman noted a recent scientific discovery that got her to thinking:

“Here’s something that I learned that is fascinating, and it’s this: Scientists have found that sperms cells smell. Like I know sperm smells, but sperm cells have the sense of smell, and you know what that means: Sperm is life. And you know what that means: We’ve gotta legislate that shit.”

She reasoned: If multiple states still require women to look at an ultrasound of their fetuses before they make the final decision to go forward with their abortions, why don’t we have men do something similar whenever they are about to sexually relieve themselves?

“What we’ll do is — it’s a real simple procedure. We take a really long needle-like basically GoPro camera and we put it down your penis hole, urethra … then down into your testicular sack,” Silverman said. “We’re going to show you the ultrasound, so you can see the life in your balls.”

Her hope, she said, is to save these poor sperm cells from the men who aren’t afraid to kill them with their bare hands. And peeking into a future in which her plan is enacted, Silverman said,

“You would not believe the amount of men that do not want to jerk off after that.”

(via HuffPo)

f0077677-human_sperm_artwork-spl

 

The post Sarah Silverman Suggests We Start Legislating Male Masturbation appeared first on The WOW Report.


Guinevere Turner & Waxie Moon in Brand-New ‘Capitol Hill’

WOW Documentary ‘Out of Iraq’ Screening and Q&A Just Announced!

$
0
0

Screen-Shot-2016-05-10-at-11.58.42-AM-740x400

In addition to the Los Angeles Film Festival premiere screening of the new World of Wonder and Logo documentary Out of Iraq on June 2, the Annenberg Space for Photography is hosting a second screening on Saturday, June 4 with a Q&A following.

From the Annenberg Space for Photography’s website:

The Annenberg Space for Photography and Logo Documentary Films invite you to attend a screening of the new documentary Out of Iraq. The film tells the story of two enlisted men in Iraq – one an Iraqi solider, the other a U.S. translator – who fall in love before being forced to flee when one becomes the target for an honor killing. With thousands of miles between them, they fight to be reunited. Join us for a screening of Out of Iraq, followed by a discussion and Q&A with the directors, producers and subjects of the film, moderated by the LA Times‘ Tre’vell Anderson.

Out of Iraq is a World of Wonder film produced by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato; produced and co-directed by Academy Award-winner Eva Orner (Taxi to the Dark Side) and Chris McKim; and co-produced by Aaron Butler.

Get your tickets!

The post WOW Documentary ‘Out of Iraq’ Screening and Q&A Just Announced! appeared first on The WOW Report.

‘Untucked’ at RuPaul’s DragCon with Acid Betty, Cynthia Lee, Dax, Laila, and Naysha

Can Women be Drag Queens? Mrs Kasha Davis Gives a “Bio Queen” Makeover to a London Woman Who Seeks to Answer that Question

$
0
0

Screen Shot 2016-05-24 at 4.08.42 PMScreen Shot 2016-05-24 at 4.09.08 PMScreen Shot 2016-05-24 at 4.09.22 PM

The Guardian  has a story today about a London woman addicted to drag culture, whose dream in life was to be a drag queen. Enter the always delightful season 7 standout Mrs Kasha Davis, who played fairy godmother to her, transforming her into a colorful “bio queen” and having her lip-sync onstage at her one-woman autobiographical show There’s Always Time for a Cocktail at the legendary Royal Vauxhall Tavern in London.

As for the often thorny philosophical issues of gender politics, she writes:

But a question remained. How can a woman be a drag queen, when a drag queen is a man dressed as a woman? This issue has divided the drag community – with bio, or “faux”, queens defending their right to perform alongside their male counterparts. The answer comes down to the fact that drag is about more than just a man wearing a dress, but about questioning gender stereotypes and the norms we are expected to conform to – norms that can stifle us all – all while putting on a blinding show.

Another issue of contention is whether a straight, cisgendered woman – such as myself – has the right to take the stage in a gay bar: one of the few places where those who identify as LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual) can let go without judgement. RuPaul’s Drag Race has propelled drag into living rooms across the globe, creating a new fanbase of straight cisgendered females who would not have otherwise been exposed to the intimacies of the scene. Members of the LGBTQIA community have complained that increasing numbers of straight women are visiting gay clubs without respecting why such spaces exist. The worst offenders cling onto tired stereotypes that gay men are tirelessly fabulous and one dimensional, and see queens more as curious toys rather than human beings. Some queens have even reported that women have invaded the stage mid-performance without invitation.

I ask Victoria Sin, a bio queen based in London, her opinion on this thorny issue. She, and other queens, caution me that those who do not identify as LGBTQIA should be respectful and consider how important spaces such as gay clubs are to a community that, despite having come leaps and bounds in terms of legal rights, is still widely marginalised.

“Identifying as part of the LGBTQIA community is not just about sexuality, as actually some ‘straight’ people also identify as queer and a lot of trans people are straight as well,” she explains. “It’s more about contributing the the community rather than acting as a tourist within it, and respecting that it’s important for queer people to take up space.”

But she stresses: “I think it’s good to recognise your privilege in these situations, but as a woman you shouldn’t feel like you can’t call out misogynist behaviour when it is happening to you within these spaces.

Read and watch what happens when the newly christened “Trashmira” takes to the stage to perform the Scissor Sisters classic “Let’s Have a Kiki,” below. (via The Guardian)

The post Can Women be Drag Queens? Mrs Kasha Davis Gives a “Bio Queen” Makeover to a London Woman Who Seeks to Answer that Question appeared first on The WOW Report.

Kelly Osbourne Tweets Ozzy’s Mistress’ Phone # –Sharon Responds; “What Can You Do But Laugh?”

$
0
0

Sharon Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne
Sharon Osbourne recently announced her split from longtime husband, Ozzy Osbourne. She used Tuesday’s edition of The Talk to discuss how her daughter, Kelly Osbourne, tweeted the phone number of Ozzy’s alleged mistress to her 4+ million followers.

What can you do but laugh.You have to laugh. And she’s just so funny.

She loves her mom and loves her dad so much and listen, I’m always proud of my girl. What are you going to do? Be angry with her because she loves her mom and dad?“

On Monday, Kelly wrote:

Anyone looking for cheap chunky LOW-light and blow out and a b—j– call XXX- XXX-XXXX.”

She ended up having to defend the Tweet to her followers, some of whom disagreed…

Are you my family? NO YOU ARE NOT. YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT SHE DID! So keep ur high-mighty opinions to yourself!

Though Sharon and Ozzy have split, a source told People magazine they are not considering divorce right now. In fact, as Ozzy’s manager, they recently reunited to promote Black Sabbath’s upcoming performance at the 20th-anniversary celebration of Ozzfest. Kelly Tweet has since been deleted.

kelly-osbourne-tweet

(via EW)

The post Kelly Osbourne Tweets Ozzy’s Mistress’ Phone # –Sharon Responds; “What Can You Do But Laugh?” appeared first on The WOW Report.

9 Sizzlin’ Songs to Start Your Summer: Memorial Day Weekend Playlist

$
0
0

Girl Power: Christina Aguilera Joins Ariana Grande on The Voice for a Killer Duet

$
0
0

Ariana Grande and Christina Aguilera - World of Wonder

What’s better than Ariana Grande belting her new single ‘Into You’ on the Voice last night?! Being joined by Christina Aguilera during “Dangerous Woman.” 
CHECK IT OUT:

Ariana – donning a Celine Dion-inspired pant suit (and signature ponytail), teamed up with Aguilera – in all black – for a killer duet that will make you want to a) get a diamond chocker and b) grab your best girlfriend and duke it out karaoke-style.

Don’t fret, WOWers. There’s NO bad blood between the divas. The girls have nothing but love for each other:

This post is approved by this flawless double trouble:

The post Girl Power: Christina Aguilera Joins Ariana Grande on The Voice for a Killer Duet appeared first on The WOW Report.


Drag Sensation Levonia Jenkins Is Back With “Like Whore” – A Social Media Anthem for Our Times

$
0
0

Screen Shot 2016-05-25 at 3.09.19 PM Screen Shot 2016-05-25 at 3.08.05 PM Screen Shot 2016-05-25 at 3.07.26 PM Screen Shot 2016-05-25 at 3.07.08 PM Screen Shot 2016-05-25 at 3.05.52 PM

Levonia Jenkins, the loveably ratchet drag alter ego of author Greg Scarnici, tackles “like” culture – as in “Like my video!” “Like my selfie!” “Like my tweet!” “Like my Snapchat!” – and the silly “like” whores who live and die by their social media.

Like my pussy (that’s my cat)
And our fierce SnapChat
Like my pics on Instagram
Yes, make me your favorite trans
Like my tumblr, all my pics
of those eggplant dicks
they’re thicker than a log
and get loads of reblog
Get on Facebook, like my posts
and my bold fur coat
Like my update comment too
Or you know that I’ll be blue
cuz I’m a LIKE WHORE

Watch it now.

Below: Watch my interview with Greg about his book I Hope My Mother Doesn’t Read This

His ebook is available through Amazon HERE and iBooks HERE.  Paperback books available HERE.

The post Drag Sensation Levonia Jenkins Is Back With “Like Whore” – A Social Media Anthem for Our Times appeared first on The WOW Report.

The Secret Life of Human Pups Revealed in this Barking Mad Trailer

$
0
0

zrdwero1k0bkfdazk8rz

Channel 4 in the UK is airing a new documentary about “pup play,” the act of dressing and inhabiting the role of a dog while another person takes on the role of handler or trainer. The Secret Life of Human Pups tackles the sexual (or not – totally up to you) subculture that grew out of the BDSM community and has exploded in recent years.

Nell Frizzell at The Guardian explains:

Human pups tend to be male, gay, have an interest in dressing in leather, wear dog-like hoods, enjoy tactile interactions like stomach rubbing or ear tickling, play with toys, eat out of bowls and are often in a relationship with their human “handlers.”

One of the documentary subjects, Tom Peters, who won Mr Puppy UK as his alter ego “Spot,” says his fiancee (pictured above) ended their relationship when he awoke to his pup identity. He now lives with a “trainer” called Colin.

He says:

“I wouldn’t say it was the catalyst [of our breakup], but it was the straw that broke the camel’s back. Then I had this moment of panic because a puppy without a collar is a stray; they don’t have anyone to look after them. I started chatting to Colin online and he offered to look after me. It’s a sad thing to say, but there’s not love from the heart in me for Colin–but what I have got is someone who is there for me and I’m happy with that.”

The appeal of pup play? For Tom, it’s all about freedom, fun, and animal instinct:

“You’re not worrying about money, or food, or work,” he says. “It’s just the chance to enjoy each other’s company on a very simple level.”

Another subject, Kaz, who lives with eight other pups and has his partner be his trainer, says he always knew he was a canine at heart:

“Even when I worked in PC World I would sometimes walk up to people and nip at their shirt. I got in trouble once; someone walked into the PC repair centre and I had part of their dad’s computer in my mouth. But the other staff knew I was like that to everyone. They didn’t find it weird.”

For Kaz, it’s about expressing one’s true canine identity:

“Even when I worked in PC World I would sometimes walk up to people and nip at their shirt. I got in trouble once; someone walked into the PC repair centre and I had part of their dad’s computer in my mouth. But the other staff knew I was like that to everyone. They didn’t find it weird.”
At home, he eats out of a dog bowl:

“It’s just nice, it makes me feel comfortable…But I always eat with a knife and fork and at a table. Otherwise it’s time-consuming and you can’t watch TV.”

Watch the trailer below. (via Jezebel)

The Secret Life of Human Pups airs tonight in the UK on Channel 4, 10PM

The post The Secret Life of Human Pups Revealed in this Barking Mad Trailer appeared first on The WOW Report.

Victoria Beckham’s Secret Hip Hop Album Has Leaked And It’s Everything You Needed Today

$
0
0

Victoria Beckham - World of Wonder

The queen of “less is more” Victoria Beckham aka Posh Spice gifted us MUCH more than we could ever have dreamed of today. Her 2003 hip hop album has leaked and it truly will spice up your Wednesday afternoon.

CHECK OUT these tracks and get your life:

Um…if you’re not gagging, you’re not doing DRAG! Crossing our fingers that this becomes a 2016 reinvention.

This post is approved by that famous frock:

Sporty Spice - World of Wonder

The post Victoria Beckham’s Secret Hip Hop Album Has Leaked And It’s Everything You Needed Today appeared first on The WOW Report.

The Most Bat-Shit Fabulous Looks from the Brooklyn Nightlife Awards

$
0
0

img_5294

It was a fabulous night of bleeding edge fashion and beyond berserk drag at the fourth annual Brooklyn Nightlife Awards. The event was held at Lot 45 in Bushwick last weekend and celebrated the best in Brooklyn nightlife. Sponsored by Bushwig and House of La Rue.

Check out the photos by Santiago Felipe for the Village Voice, above and below. Click on individual pic to enlarge. (Is Thorgy some sort of Macadamia nut?)

See all the looks here.

img_5308 img_5275 img_5496 img_5509 img_5374 img_5371 img_5472 img_5297 img_5404 img_5538 img_5287 img_5414 img_5567 img_5487 img_5459 img_5435 Screen Shot 2016-05-25 at 4.59.08 PM Screen Shot 2016-05-25 at 4.58.53 PM

and

img_5310 img_5292 img_5462 img_5378 img_5323 img_5519 img_5498 img_5317 img_5250 img_5253 img_5267 img_5274 img_5277 img_5308 img_5283

The post The Most Bat-Shit Fabulous Looks from the Brooklyn Nightlife Awards appeared first on The WOW Report.

New Videos From Kiki Vlogs! Isley Reust! Dax ExclamationPoint! T.Kyle! Damiana Garcia!

$
0
0

Check out the latest videos from our WOWPresents Network! Kiki Vlogs, Isley Reust, Dax ExclamationPoint, T.Kyle, Damiana Garcia, and SO MANY MORE all have new videos from the WOWPresents Network!!! Watch all these and more right now on the WOW Report!

Here are the latest videos from our fabulous partners! Make sure you subscribe to their channels for new videos!































The post New Videos From Kiki Vlogs! Isley Reust! Dax ExclamationPoint! T.Kyle! Damiana Garcia! appeared first on The WOW Report.

#Split!: Amber Heard Files for Divorce From Johnny Depp After 15 Months of Marriage

$
0
0

99108003_Heard_Depp-large_trans++eo_i_u9APj8RuoebjoAHt0k9u7HhRJvuo-ZLenGRumA
Johnny Depp‘s wife, Amber Heard has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences after 15 months of marriage. Amber Depp, filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court and is seeking spousal support from the Oscar-nominated actor. Heard listed their date of separation as Sunday.

It’s been a tough year for Depp, his mother, Betty Sue Palmer, died last Friday, May 20, in Los Angeles after a long illness. She was 81.

The couple has also been embroiled in a dispute with Australia’s deputy prime minister, who last year threatened to euthanize their dogs, Boo and Pistol, after they were illegally smuggled into the country.

Heard pleaded guilty last month to falsifying documents to conceal the pets when she arrived by private jet to join her husband on the set of the fifth movie in the Pirates of the Caribbean series.

They met while co-starring in the 2011 film The Rum Diary and Depp’s latest film, Alice Through the Looking Glass, is due to be released on Friday. Depp has one previous marriage and was in a long relationship with French actress and model Vanessa Paradis before he began dating Heard.

I blame Australia.

(via The Telegraph)

The post #Split!: Amber Heard Files for Divorce From Johnny Depp After 15 Months of Marriage appeared first on The WOW Report.

Parade Magazine Profiles the Gorgeous Girls of Transcendent Season 2

$
0
0

25648

In just under two weeks, the second season of Transcendent will premiere on FUSE, and Parade magazine just offered a sneak peek, profiling the five fabulous trans women from the GLAAD Media-Award nominated docu-series.

This powerful, trail-blazing program highlights the ups and downs of the lives of Bambiana, Bionka, L.A., Nya and Xristina as they balance transitioning, relationships and achieving their dreams with their performances at AsiaSF, a San Francisco nightclub. This season, the growing rift between the girls erupts, romantic relationships are put to the test, and the ladies are given a huge opportunity by an influential SF neighbor.

One of Fuse’s top achievements, the series delivers an up-close and personal glimpse into the very human triumphs and tribulations of trans women. Season two promises to be stronger, louder and prouder than ever before. Here’s a sneak peek of the fierce and fabulous women as they embark on their second season.

Transcendent premieres Wednesday, June 8 at 11:30 p.m. ET.

Meet the girls below.

Bambiana

Bambiana was born to be in the spotlight. Blessed with a supportive family, she is a hopeless romantic and a work in progress in the areas of love.

Bionka

Having worked hard to overcome a childhood of bullying, Bionka refuses to let anything or anyone get in her way.

LA

The baby of the group, LA was just beginning her transition when Transcendent premiered. Still looking for guidance from her friends as she explores her physical transition, LA has come into her own with both a new love and new-found confidence.

Nya

Nya has been one of AsiaSF’s hottest performers since she began working at the club. Now, having realized her dream of becoming an AsiaSF manager, Nya is faced with the reality of managing the different— and sometimes volatile—personalities at the club.

Xtina-1

Xristina radiates resiliency and confidence. Her vulnerability is her real strength. She considers humanity her true “label.”

The post Parade Magazine Profiles the Gorgeous Girls of Transcendent Season 2 appeared first on The WOW Report.


Ever Wondered What Goes On In Jamie Lynn Spears’ World? Well Now You Can

Gwen Stefani Is Putting Us Out Of Our Misery With New Music Video Teaser

$
0
0

Gwen Stefani - World of Wonder

The queen of pout and rockin’ steady Gwen Stefani dropped the teaser for her highly anticipated junior video off junior solo album ‘This Is What The Truth Looks Like’ on her twitter.
CHECK IT OUT:

We can’t wait to see the WHOLE thing!

This post is approved by #TBT pink hair Gwen:

Gwen Stefani - World of Wonder

The post Gwen Stefani Is Putting Us Out Of Our Misery With New Music Video Teaser appeared first on The WOW Report.

Jason Carter From the Pit Crew Comes Out on ‘Oh Pit Crew’

Fun T-Shirt Thursday!

$
0
0

Our offices are closed tomorrow for the Memorial Day Weekend so we’re treating it like Fun T-Shirt Fridays on a THURSDAY! Look at all these WOWers having fun with their t-shirts!

Fun T-Shirt Friday - World of Wonder

The post Fun T-Shirt Thursday! appeared first on The WOW Report.

Life Imitates Art 25 Years Later: Art Gallery Pranksters Copy-Cat ‘Designing Women’?

$
0
0

Designing Women

17-year-old Bay Area teenager TJ Khayatan recently went to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art with friends where they placed random objects – a cap, a trash bin, and glasses –  in the gallery. Within minutes, other museum-goers quickly gathered around the objects thinking they were art! Which reminded me of an episode of Designing Women

In the eighteenth episode of the fifth season titled “This Is Art?”, which aired February 25, 1991, Julia Sugarbaker left her purse on a podium, and the gallery attendees think the piece is art and even offer to buy it for $5,000! Suzanne also accidentally glues her lips shut with nail glue during this episode and everyone thinks she’s a mime! It really is one of my favorite episodes of the entire series.

TJ said that he and his friends liked a lot of the artwork at the SFMOMA, but they did think some of the pieces may have been a stretch to be considered art. Like a stuffed animal on a gray blanket. He said:

Upon first arrival we were quite impressed with the artwork and paintings presented in the huge facility. However, some of the ‘art’ wasn’t very surprising to some of us. We stumbled upon a stuffed animal on a gray blanket and questioned if this was really impressive to some of the nearby people.

That’s when he and his friends decided to test what people would consider as art.

I can agree that modern art can be a joke sometimes, but art is a way to express our own creativity. Some may interpret it as a joke, some might find great spiritual meaning in it. At the end of the day, I see it as a pleasure for open-minded people and imaginative minds.

The teens posted the images to Twitter and they quickly went viral.

And here’s the episode of Designing Women “This Is Art?”


Designing women season 5 episode 18 by Mixedseries12

The post Life Imitates Art 25 Years Later: Art Gallery Pranksters Copy-Cat ‘Designing Women’? appeared first on The WOW Report.

Viewing all 11630 articles
Browse latest View live