Is Ginger Minj MIA for RDR?
Something suspicious is happening on Facebook these days, and it could mean big news for fans of Orlando drag performer Ginger Minj. Website Dragaholic.com recently posted speculation on contestants for Season 7 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. The website sites sudden social media disappearances of drag performers around the nation as reason to believe they are filming the popular LOGO series in California. Ginger Minj is among the social media absentees! Ginger posted last month that she was to be quarantined for MRSA and in doing so she will have limited access to the internet. This sent the rumor mill sashaying, since Ginger was recently campaigning to be one of the fabulous ladies for Season 7. As an accomplished performer, Ginger/Josh has performed in theatrical productions and appeared in television across the nation as well as been nationally recognized in various female impersonator pageants. Watermark couldn’t get in touch with Ginger, but her husband, William, confirmed the MRSA quarantine.
No Queens for King’s!
The HRC Disco Bowl IV split from calling King’s Bowling it’s home. The I-Drive bowling ally was an unwelcoming place, according to the HRC, when an employee of the establishment told organizers exactly that. Management has since apologized for the employee’s comments and tried to rectify the situation, but by then, the Disco Bowl had already been rescheduled at Colonial Lanes. It’s unclear if the change of venue will remain in 2015.
Duped by Doug?
Local actor and all around funny guy, Doug Ba’aser has been hacked, much to the entertainment of every email contact he’s ever made. Multiple messages were sent to his friends asking for financial assistance while he was stuck in Istanbul with no cash, cell phone or passport. Oh, and the email said his bags were stolen! While the scam is familiar among inboxes, some were alarmed since Doug had shared plans recently about an upcoming European vacation. Once it was confirmed as a hoax, however, a fake GoFundMe meme was created asking donors to “Bring Doug Home.” Ba’aser is safe, last we heard, and enjoying the sites of Italy.
Pam Bondi: Snow Queen?
The Broadway Brunch performers at Hamburger Mary’s slapped Florida Attorney Pam Bondi’s face on a snowman recently, and for good reason. The cast wanted to tell Bondi to “Let it Go,” when it comes to appealing every time a Florida judge ruled the state’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. So far there have been four rulings against the ban, which voters passed in 2008.
Man of hour
Local Emmy award winning newscaster for Channel 9, Jorge Estevez is an incredibly busy man. Ever since his co-hosting duties at the MBA Pride and Business Gala, more organizations have reached out to the handsome reporter for appearances. During the recent Art in Equality event, Jorge agreed to also co-host the 25th Anniversary for the Headdress Ball. That event is Sept. 20 at the I-Drive Hilton Orlando.
