Queers on Queens

Billie Eillish trolls us into thinking she is the legitimate queen of darkness, when she’s really just a lovable comedic musical genius masquerading as the latest pop princess. We STAN!

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Catching Up

Johnny is on the edge from his day-job but excited about the passionate reception to his new music video for “Way with Words”. Juju rejoices in non-binary fashion retailer Phluid’s first anniversary celebrations in Lower Manhattan. Philly is being tried by the derps that handle ticketing for AMC Theaters and Carly Rae Jepsen.

Queer Artist Spotlight

“Your Girlfriend” by Kate Yeager

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The queers debate whether or not Marren Morris’s new album GIRL (follow-up to the iconic 2016 album HERO) is a trash album or just had a trash rollout.

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Catching Up 

Juju returns from Korea with a newfound care for his skin, Philly prepares for a hard month at work, and Johnny Darlin enjoys a weekend with his sister and Elton John.

Queer artist spotlight

“Stupid Sex” by Prince Johnny

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Happy new year, queers!  We are back after a languorous vacation and more excited than ever to get into this pop news with you.  This week we discuss Lizzo, Ariana Grande and who else but Betty Who – wait, who is that again? 

 

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Catching Up 

Juju is intermittent fasting with OMAD (One Meal a Day).  Johnny readies to release his first professionally shot music video “Way with Words”, created in collaboration with drag queens among other artists, inside a methodist church, with nods towards specific political moments happening in Arkansas right now. Philly indulged in his first “Dry January”, and well, that was a thought. 
 

Pop Diva Dish 

Britney Spears cancels her tour and appears to be clawing her way out of her conservatorship.  Iggy Azalea is finally becoming slightly woke.  Queer Eye is out on Netflix.   

 

Ariana Grande releases “Thank U, Next” the album, and the queers love the performable hits but not the fact that it lacks any true artistic core.  Solange releases the vibe-y “When I Get Home”.  Betty Who releases a sub-par album experience, her first after leaving from her label.  Carly Rae Jepsen releases a new song, allegedly. 

 

Lizzo is officially deeply famous after releasing the undeniable hit “Juice”.  Philly recommends a Will Smith-narrated nature documentary, Aya Nakamura and Rina Sawayama.  Johnny re-enters the realm of storytelling through screenwriting; inspired by his new favorite band TC Superstar.

In 25 minutes, we race through the ultimate and first Queers on Queens Year-End Pop Showdown, facing off our favorite songs, albums and artists. We keep it brief, professional but ridiculously messy.

CupcaKke vs. Betty Who, Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next” vs. Beyonce and Jay-Z’s (The Carters) “ApeShit”, Cardi B’s “Invasion of Privacy” vs. Nicki Minaj’s “Queen”, Robyn’s “Honey” vs. Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Party for One”, Kylie Minogue’s “Golden” vs. Christina Aguilera’s “Liberation”, Maggies Rogers vs. Brandi Carlisle, Troye Sivan vs Years and Years, Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves vs. Nobody by Mitski vs. Between the Lines by Robyn, Shallow vs All The Stars, and then our personal favorite albums and songs.

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Main Topic:

White baby Jesus-es on apartment doors in the Bronx, “little people”, haunting Christian music, and “I Just Wanna Lounge” by Juju Garcia - available anywhere you stream music. We discuss our favorite parts of the holiday season, including, of course, our holiday season must-listen-to pop songs.

Catching Up

Juju enjoys New York City on the cheap with his sister Valerie and Aunt Yvonne, Philly grows in his beard, and Johnny cozies up to Netflix’s “Dumplin”.

Queer Artist Spotlight

“Hashtag” By Shadena Sivad

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Be Our Guest!

Poet and songwriter Shadena Sivad fills us in on performing at The Apollo, writing her first book (tentatively titled “Child of the Ghetto”), and the profound importance of storytelling.

Nurse Dom! (Pop News Emergencies)

Kanye West texts at the broadway premiere of “The Cher Show”, Taylor Swift surprises Hayley Kiyoko at an LGBT Ally function, and George W. Bush risks it all for Michelle Obama at his own dad’s funeral.

Queer Artist Spotlight

“Coffee” by Shadena Sivad

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Main Topic: Are the Grammy's Queer?

With a slew of female and queer nominees, we reflect on the purpose of the Grammy's in modern pop music, with stellar assistance from pop music artist M the Myth.

Catching Up

Johnny bejewels his keytar Keely, Juju enjoys a week of family visits, and Philly reflects on an amazing birthday week.

Queer Artist Spotlight

“Holy Stoner” by M the Myth

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Be Our Guest!

We talk about gender identity, building a music career in New York City, and family trauma

Nurse Dom! (Pop News Emergencies)

Teegan and Sara write a new book, Cardi B shows her human side on CBS Sunday Morning and Ariana Grande is BACK at it with her "Thank U, Next" music video.

Queer Artist Spotlight

“Just a Little Bit” by M the Myth

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Main Topic: Britney Spears's Birthday

The forever-reigning Queen O' Pop Britney Jean Spears blesses us with another year of existence. The queers enlist actor Dana Sumner-Pritchard to help us rejoice in her legacy and predict the future of her career.

Catching Up

It's Philly's birthday! Go wish him a happy a birthday on Instagram! Johnny is preparing for a return to Arkansas and planning his Way with Words music video shoot. Juju gets excited for his sister Vanessa's first trip to New York City in years!

Queer Artist Spotlight

“Photocopy” by Johnny Darlin

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Be Our Guest!

We talk about only child syndrome, Hollywood's fear of curvy actresses and fundraising with producer and actor Dana Pritchard-Sumner!

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Watch Dana's webseries "Wonder":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klqoukYE6DI

Nurse Dom! (Pop News Emergencies)

Is Taylor Swift a revolutionary? We talk about that and more on today's episode.

Queer Artist Spotlight

“You're On My Kiss” by Johnny Darlin

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Main Topic: Mariah Carey’s “Caution”

Mariah Carey’s acclaimed album “Caution” comes for all of our wigs. The queers weigh in on her continued legacy with Jonathan Qualtere.

Catching Up

After wonderful Thanksgivings, Johnny prepares for another performance at Bowery Poetry, Juju gets some great Instagram fodder at Sony Square’s The Mariah Experience, and Phil reconnects with loved ones across the globe!

Queer Artist Spotlight

“Like You Betta” by Juju Garcia

Be Our Guest!

We talk about bitchy pitbulls, the brilliance of Britney Spears and bratty models with superstar production and set designer Jonathan Qualtere.

Nurse Dom! (Pop News Emergencies)

Amanda Bynes breaks the internet, Ariana readies to release her already iconic new music video for “Thank U Next”, and Miley Cyrus teases her first new music in years.

Queer Artist Spotlight

“I Just Wanna Lounge” by Juju Garcia

Main Topic: Spice Girls (Royalty Review)

The Spice Girls are reuniting for a Summer 2019 Stadium Tour, forcing us back into a nostalgic haze to explore when we first fell in love with pop music. Join us for a time warp!

Catching Up

Juju gets excited for the New York City arrival of Jollibee and his family, Philly returns to Delaware for Thanksgiving and Wawa’s, and Johnny’s fantasy of playing with a band comes down to earth.

Queer Artist Spotlight

Poem Reading: “Narcissism” by Bitch

Be Our Guest!

We talk about psychedelics, open mics, and feminism with upcoming pop superstar Bitch!

See Bitch & Johnny Darlin Live!

Troubador Lounge @ Bowery Poetry Club

Sunday, Nov 25 at 6PM

Nurse Dom! (Pop News Emergencies)

Mariah’s new album “Caution” is taking over ours lives, Kehlani struggles with being a publicly queer pregnant pop star, and Robyn is trying to sell out Madison Square Garden.

Queer Artist Spotlight

Acapella Performance: “Mantra” by Bitch

Main Topic

In mere weeks, Ariana Grande has ended a very public engagement to Pete Davidson, released her first #1 single ever, announced her soon-to-be-released 2nd album of 2018, and been accused of blackface. Brianne Taylor weighs in with us on this very specific touchstone in Ari’s life. Join us!

Catching Up

Johnny’s epically amazing performance with MajorStage reminds him how much he hated the New York City Marathon, Philly enjoys a quiet weekend to himself and Juju grips onto the stoicism of starting 2 diets - nutritional and fiscal - at the same time.

Be Our Guest!

We talk about living near Rikers Island, catcalling, musical inspiration, and being biracial, with 22-year-old rising pop star Brianne Taylor.

Nurse Dom! (Pop News Emergencies)

We call Nurse Dom on Mariah’s new album Caution (out every this Friday, November 16th), Miley Cyrus’s house burning down in the tragic California fires, Rupaul’s Drag Race’s Christmas special, All Stars Season 4, Carly Rae Jepsen’s new song “Party for One”, and Britney Spears’s record-setting Vegas residency.