A couple weekends ago, I decided to fly out of town to kick it with some friends in Boise of all places. While it was nice to get out of Texas for the weekend, I was looking forward to coming back, because … tacos and, of course, because SA is home. Anyway, while walking to…
LGBT Picks Included in Current’s ‘Best Of San Antonio’ List
Every year, our sister publication, the San Antonio Current, publishes its Best of San Antonio List, a lineup of over 100 categories where readers vote on what they feel are the best restaurants, bars, people and attractions in our fair city. This year’s list was revealed today and, as always, includes LGBT businesses and people…
Ada Vox and Patti LaBelle Slayed ‘Lady Marmalade’ On American Idol
Originally published in the San Antonio Current. As part of American Idol’s season finale, which included special performances from judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry as well as duets with other top 10 performers from the show, Ada Vox and “New Attitude” singer Patti LaBelle performed LaBelle’s iconic hit “Lady Marmalade” last night…
Ada Vox: How a Singing Drag Queen from San Antonio Got America to Listen Up
Originally published in the San Antonio Current. To most American Idol viewers, the singing drag queen Ada Vox came out of nowhere to turn in one stunning prime-time performance after another. Vox grabbed our attention early on with an incandescent rendition of Radiohead’s “Creep,” and she didn’t let go. Vox followed up with her interpretation…
Ada Vox Is An Idol Even If She Isn’t America’s
Originally published in the San Antonio Current. We’ve got some pretty mixed feelings over here, y’all. America voted. Unfortunately, they didn’t vote for Ada Vox to make it to the top seven on this season of American Idol. If you haven’t been keeping up with the singing drag queen from San Antonio Ada Vox, who’s…
Will Ada Vox Make It to ‘American Idol’ Top 10?
Originally published in the San Antonio Current. Y’all. Our girl might win this whole damn thing. If you haven’t been keeping up with the current season of American Idol, you’re really missing out. Not only is the talent on this show actual talent this season, San Antonio’s singing drag queen Ada Vox is competing and,…
SA’s Ada Vox Brings Katy Perry To Her Knees During Latest ‘American Idol’ Performance
Originally published in the San Antonio Current. Now, maybe we’re just projecting this because Ada Vox is from San Antonio, but after seeing this singing drag queen slay last night on American Idol for the top 24 solos portion of the competition, we’re pretty sure she’s going to win this whole damn thing and become…
SA Drag Queen Makes ‘American Idol’ Debut on Sunday
Originally published in the San Antonio Current. On the heels of the season finale of the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars, San Antonio’s own singing drag queen Ada Vox has landed as a contestant on ABC’s reboot of American Idol. This isn’t exactly Vox’s first go-round with the show. After wowing celebrity…
Emerald Ball Burlesque Show to Benefit Pride Center
Performers for the fifth annual Emerald Ball at Heat Nightclub are busy readying wigs, gowns and spangles for their March 13 fundraiser benefiting Pride Center San Antonio. The burlesque drag show will feature the talents of performers, Remi Martini, Pystol Whips, Anny Conda, Tencha la Jefa, Ada Vox, Kristi Waters, Maxxy Radd, Fat Bottom Cabaret,…