Happening Digital Volume 1 | Issue 11 | Feb 2023

IT’S HAPPENED TO ALL OF US

It’s hard to pinpoint when, exactly, the first documented instance of side-eye appeared. But many credit this 1957 photo of Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield. Newcomer Sophia Loren had just skyrocketed to stardom in Europe when she became the most photographed performer at the 1955 Cannes Film Festival. The Beverly Hills party 2 years later was meant to officially welcome Loren to Hollywood. But the Italian bombshell found her spotlight unexpectedly stolen by Jayne Mansfield. Years later, Sophia confirms that, yes, she WAS thinking exactly what it looks like she was thinking. She goes on to explain,” Paramount had organized a party for me. All of cinema was there, it was incredible. And then comes in Jayne Mansfield, the last one to come. For me, that was when it got amazing. . . . She came right for my table. She knew everyone was watching. She sat down. And now, she was barely . . . Listen. Look at the picture. Where are my eyes? I’m staring at her nipples because I am afraid they are about to come onto my plate. In my face you can see the fear. I’m so frightened that everything in her dress is going to blow—BOOM!—and spill all over the table.” And just like that Hollywood legend is made. The sad part of the story is, we will never know what Jayne’s intentions were behind the whole matter because she sadly died in a tragic car accident not to many years later.

By all accounts Jayne Mansfield was a very sweet, MENSA IQ level intelligent woman (just like her daughter actress Mariska Hargitay) and was the BLOND of the moment. She was basically set up to REPLACE the iconic Marilyn Monroe, who was becoming more erratic to deal with on movie sets due to her own personal demons. But, whether or not she set out to steal Sophia’s thunder is up to debate. At least for me it is.

There have been times in my life and career where I have been told I had done something or another in a calculating or manipulative way to “grab attention”. When the truth is - THAT CAN’T BE FARTHER FROM THE TRUTH! I’m ALL about deflecting the spotlight to others when it comes to projects that I’m spearheading. No project that is done well, is produced in a vacuum. It takes many other people to create something TRULY SPECTACULAR. And yet, it boggles my mind how many other talented people have an particularly hard time even thanking ME for help I may provide on their projects for fear that my small involvement in their OPUS may steal a bit of spotlight for millisecond. When “thank you’s” are being bellowed from a microphone going out to GOD and humanity and YOUR NAME is left off it’s like a punch to the stomach. It hurts, but I’ve gotten used to it. Telling myself,”I’m a behind the scene guy and the act of doing good was my intention in the first place.” Still sucks though.

Truth is I’ve been dealing with it my entire life. I always try to do the best work I can do in any project that I’m working on and because of that standard of excellence that I’ve set for myself, I’ve developed a reputation for the level of work that I do. I’m not in competition and never have been with anyone else and therefore my intentions has never been to STEAL ANYONE’S THUNDER. In that way, I’m just like sweet platinum bubble-headed Jayne Mansfield and bounces into the room (apparently at the PERFECT moment) with my TIT hanging out. Oops! My bad! But, at the very least I KNOW that I would NEVER intentionally take someone’s MOMENT away from them. If anything, I’m there to celebrate it and am genuinely happy for those people’s successes and accomplishments.

If only we all had a little more grace and a little less envy towards each other. When someone says to me,”OMG, your (insert wonderful thing or good fortune here) is amazing! I HATE YOU!” I know those statements are made with good natured sarcasm, but don’t you wonder if there is a little of bit of truth in it? I purposely never use the word HATE unless it is truly warranted. And, I never direct it at anyone I love because I think of it as a “loaded gun” that can maybe not hurt the flesh, but can definitely hurt the feelings of a loved one when shot their way. Can’t we all just be HAPPY for the good things that happen for our friends? Next time someone is taking a trip of a lifetime say,”I’m so HAPPY for you! I know you are going to have a great time!” When another person has purchased a spectacular piece of art say,”Goodness, that is simply gorgeous and I hope it brings you so much joy as it does me just admiring it in your home!” Finally, when someone acquires the CAR or luxury item that YOU HAVE ALWAYS wanted say,”I’m so thrilled you now have this! I’m going to enjoy it vicariously through you!” Notice the difference? There is NEVER a place for side-eye or envy among TRUE friends. Life is too short to NOT be happy for each other successes. Remember that the next time the spotlight is on YOU. You didn’t get there alone and there is always room for more people to share in it with you. I promise, you will feel better in the long run.

Light, Love and Peace, Francisco Garcia Publisher of HAPPENING DIGITAL MAGAZINE

P.S. YES, this is written to a specific individual who will remain nameless. But, the truth is, they probably won’t even read this Pub Note because they have yet to read ONE yet.

About 5 years ago, I started feeling “strange things” What kind of “things” you might ask? Well in a nutshell, I felt like I was going CRAZY. I was as regular as they come as far as my menstrual cycles were concerned up

UNTIL 5 years ago. That’s when I started skipping cycles or would get my period twice a month. I would get hot flashes on any given day or night. That wasn’t all though. There were other things I was feeling that were so NOT me. Some examples are: I love to be around people being social! Out of nowhere, I felt major anxiety in public settings; especially crowded ones. I always enjoyed rides at amusement parks including roller coasters, sadly not anymore. I would panic the moment I would hear the screeching sounds of a roller coaster or any other fast moving ride. I had been on airplane flights many times and was NEVER afraid to fly. That changed too. It was torture for me to get on a plane. If it was a domestic flight, my logic would kick in (which in hindsight was twisted) and that little voice in my head would say “Well you’re over land so should the pilots need to make an emergency landing, they will do so at the nearest airport.” But throw my “ logic” out the window if the flight was over the ocean! In those instances the pesky little voice in my head would say “If something goes wrong, it’s over baby and this plane will become the flying Titanic!”

I remember thinking I really need to talk to my OBGYN. So, I scheduled an appointment and it was a life-changer. As I described what was going on with me physically and emotionally, I noticed her meticulously taking notes. At that point I panicked and asked her “Doctor am I going crazy?” Her response is imprinted in my mind to this day and it was “Everything you are feeling is perfectly normal my dear. You are perimenopausal.” I felt a sense of peace and dread all at once. Of course I was familiar with MENOPAUSE but not well versed in what happens before that which is referred to as perimenopause. This was only the beginning I was told of what could be YEARS before reaching menopause. “YEARS?,” I thought.

Let me take you back a bit so it’s clear. I’ve been seeing this doctor for years and I told her I was a lesbian in our first appointment just to get past all those questions about contraceptives or issues surrounding maternity. DISCLAIMER: I have no issues whatsoever with gay parenting or gay adoption. I am a gay woman who chose not to have children. Part of my preventive healthcare is an annual visit to my OBGYN.

Here’s why this visit was life changing. First, it was good to hear from a professional that I WASN’T going NUTS and that most women regardless of sexual orientation have symptoms like the ones I was experiencing. My doctor educated me on the entire process which put me at ease. She then explained something VERY IMPORTANT. Should there NOT be a history of either breast or ovarian cancer in my family, I had options. And those options were hormone replacement therapies (HRT’s). After learning there wasn’t a history on either side of breast or ovarian cancer, I was thrilled and ready for those HRT’s which would not only reduce or eliminate my symptoms; but also provide long-term health benefits. Full menopause is 12 consecutive months without a menstrual cycle. What would I do in the meantime? I quickly learned that yoga and meditation does wonders to alleviate some symptoms due to your estrogen & progesterone levels dropping with each passing day.

Once those 12 months were up, I was ready for my prescription. I had done my research and learned the many benefits derived from HRT’s such as keeping bones strong, boosting your mood, and yes having a healthy LIBIDO! The choice was clear. I was prescribed the appropriate HRT and gone were those dreaded symptoms. I was once again able to enjoy being around people while out and about, riding roller coasters (some, not all) and hopping on a flight without having those IRRATIONAL thoughts. Oh and bye-bye to the dreaded hot flashes!

Now I the little voice in my head sounds like Shania Twain singing, “The best thing about being a WOMAN is the prerogative to have a little fun! Man, I feel like a Woman!” And it feels GREAT!

William Roscoe Leake born on April 12, 1961and passed on September 2, 2006, better known as Willi Ninja, was an American dancer and choreographer best known for his appearance in the documentary film Paris Is Burning Willi Ninja, a gay man known as the GodFather Of Voguing, was a fixture of ball culture at Harlem’s drag balls who took inspiration from sources as far-flung as Fred Astaire and the world of haute couture to develop a unique style of dance and movement. He caught the attention of Paris Is Burning director Jennie Livingston, who featured Ninja prominently in the film. The film, both a critical and box office success, served as a springboard for Ninja. He parlayed his appearance into performances with a number of dance troupes and choreography gigs.

In 1989, Willi Ninja starred in the music video for Malcolm McLaren’s song “Deep in Vogue”, which sampled the then-unfinished movie and brought Willi Ninja style to the mainstream. One year after this, Madonna released her number one song “Vogue”, bringing further attention to the dancing style. He participated in Harlem’s drag balls with ‘children’ from his House of Ninja. Like other ball houses, HoN was a combination of extended social family and dance troupe, with Willi Ninja as its Mother He taught his children late into the night on the old Christopher Street pier and at the underground clubs.

Willi Ninja released his single “Hot” in 1994 (another Masters At Work production) on Nervous Records. He later career included runway modeling for Jean-Paul Gaultier, performing with dance companies under Karole Armitage, and providing instruction to Paris Hilton on perfecting her walk.

Since his death, he has continued to inspire many artists and music DJs Willi Ninja is a central figure in LGBTQA+ studies, gender studies, and performance studies for his nonconforming and transgressive gender expression as an artist. His presence is articulated in the book Black Sexualities by Juan Battle and Sandra L. Barnes as one example.

Children are not born knowing what it means to be a boy or a girl; they learn it from their parents, older children and others around them. This learning process begins early. As soon as a doctor or other healthcare provider declares – based on observing the newborn’s external sex organs – “it’s a boy” or “it’s a girl,” the world around a child begins to teach these lessons. Whether it’s the sorting of blue clothes and pink clothes, “boys’ toys” and “girls’ toys” or telling young girls they’re “pretty” and boys they’re “strong.” It continues into puberty and adulthood as social expectations of masculine and feminine expression and behavior often become more rigid. But, gender does not simply exist in those binary terms; gender is more of a spectrum, with all individuals expressing and identifying with varying degrees of both masculinity and femininity. Transgender people identify along this spectrum, but also identify as a gender that is different than the one they were assigned at birth. Gender identity and expression are central to the way we see ourselves and engage in the world around us. This is certainly true of transgender and gender-expansive children and teens, for whom family support is absolutely necessary and critical.

In fact, an increasing body of social science research reflects that gender-affirming behavior on the part of parents and other adults (teachers, grandparents, etc.) greatly improves mental health and well-being. The opposite is true --- transgender children are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and at greater risk of substance abuse and homelessness when their immediate caregivers are rejecting or hostile.

It is important to know--and quite alarming, that research finds that transgender youth are at greatest risk of suicide (compared to their non-transgender peers) as a result of rejection, bullying, and other victimization.

In other words, for some transgender youth, family support can be the difference between life and death. Parents and caregivers can find resources, peer support, and professional guidance to help along the journey, and to insure that your child can not just survive, but thrive.

IS MY CHILD TRANSGENDER?

At some point, nearly all children will engage in behavior associated with different genders – girls will play with trucks, boys will play with dolls, girls will hate wearing dresses and boys will insist on wearing them – and gender nonconforming behavior does not necessarily mean that a child is transgender. That said, sometimes these behaviors can clue us in to what a child may be feeling about their gender –with some children identifying as another gender than the one they were assigned by the time they are toddlers.

The general rule for determining whether a child is transgender or non-binary (rather than gender nonconforming or gender variant) is if the child is consistent, insistent, and persistent about their transgender identity. In other words, if your 4-yearold son wants to wear a dress or says he wants to be a girl once or twice, he probably is not transgender; but if your child who was assigned male at birth repeatedly insists over the course of several months -- or years, that she is a girl, then she is probably transgender. Children who are gender non-binary --- in other words, they do not feel that they are a boy or a girl, but perhaps a bit of both, or neither, may not have the words at a very young age to capture that feeling, but over time it may become more clear to them, and ultimately to you, that they are non-binary, versus a trans girl or a trans boy. Naturally, there are endless variations in the ways that children express themselves, so the best option if you think your child might be transgender is to consult a gender therapist.

IS MY CHILD GAY?

Gender identity and sexual orientation are two different things. Being transgender is about an individual’s gender identity -- whether they feel male, female, a little of both, or neither. Being gay, lesbian or bisexual is about an individual’s sexual orientation, which is our sexual or romantic attraction to people of the same gender, different genders, both or neither. While many children who go on to identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual express gender-expansive behaviors, whether they are transgender is about identity rather than attraction. Everyone possesses both a gender identity and a sexual orientation; in other words, a transgender person can also identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual.

GENDER DYSPHORIA

Gender dysphoria is the diagnosis typically given to a person whose assigned birth gender is not the same as the one with which they identify. According to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic & Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders (DSM), the term – which recently replaced Gender Identity Disorder – “is intended to better characterize the experiences of affected children, adolescents, and adults.” To be clear, transgender identity is not a mental illness. The “disconnect” transgender people often experience is a persistent and authentic disconnect between the sex assigned to them at birth and their internal sense of who they are. This disconnect is referred to by medical professionals as “gender dysphoria” because it can cause undue pain and distress in the lives of transgender people. The diagnosis of gender dysphoria is often the gateway to having insurance coverage for gender-affirming care and to allowing trans people to live as their most authentic selves.

IS IT A PHASE?

Sure, most children and teens go through “phases” – like only wearing all black, dying their hair, being obsessed with a certain band or asking to go by a nickname –but being transgender or non-binary is not a phase --- it is a journey, and trying to dismiss it can be harmful during a time when your child most needs support and validation.

Trying to change your child’s gender identity – either by denial, punishment, reparative therapy or any other tactic – is not only ineffective; t is dangerous and can do

The most recent survey of high school students by the Centers for Disease Control finds that roughly 3% of adolescents and teens identify as transgender or non-binary.

SHOULD I HAVE KNOWN MY CHILD WAS TRANS SOONER?

While many transgender people say that they knew they were transgender as soon as they knew what “boys” and “girls” were -- as young as age 3, for many others, the journey to living openly as their affirmed gender is longer one. For some, understanding their gender identity---whether transgender or non-binary, is a more complex process that lasts into their teens or adulthood. Stigma, lack of knowledge and fear of rejection by family and peers often keep transgender people from coming out as children or teens. Sometimes a transgender person will come out as gay, lesbian or bisexual before recognizing their gender identity or coming out as their true gender. No matter when your child comes out, knowing they have your support is critically important.

SIMPLE WAYS OF SUPPORTING YOUR TRANS CHILD

•Always use the name and pronouns that align with your child’s gender identity.

•Be your child’s advocate – call out transphobia when you see it and ask that others respect your child’s identity.

•Educate yourself about the concerns facing transgender youth and adults.

•Learn what schools can and should do to support and affirm your child.

•Encourage your child to stand up for themselves when it is safe to do so, and to set boundaries when necessary.

•Assure your child that they have your unconditional love and support.

When I first had the pleasure of meeting CARTER WILSON, one is not just struck by just his amazing eyes, fantastic physique and impressive jawline. Upon being in his near vicinity one feels the essence of undeniable masculinity. After you get over the pure awe of it, you can then begin to notice the finer points of the guy inside the amazing form. Not only is CARTER WILSON one of the sweetest, kindest and gentle men you are ever going to meet but he can also just about talk to ANYONE on ANY SUBJECT UNDER THE SUN. He is extremely well-read, has traveled extensively and shares his knowledge with a kind of enthusiasm that is simply contagious.

Some of you might remember that when first “teasing” HDM, some covers were produced using CARTER’S images. The INTERNET went NUTS! Although, It has taken this long to be able to do a proper interview with the man, I’m sure you are all going to agree that it was worth the wait. And now, without further ado, the man, the model, the guy you wish you could take home to your parentsCARTER WILSON! Enjoy!

HDM: Who is Carter Wilson and where did he come from?

CW: I am originally from a farm in South Dakota. I was initially a long and mid-distance runner in junior high and high school, but then when I was 19 and started to get more into weight training and was really a fan of fitness magazines, which eventually led to my interest in modeling and especially fitness/swimwear modeling. My stats are 5’11” and 210 pounds. My distant ancestors were from different areas of Europe like Austria, Hungary, Bohemia, and Transylvania / Romania.

HDM: I fist noticed your work with amazing Tom Cullis. How did you meet and was it you start modeling?

CW: At some point I ran across Tom’s work, probably on Model Mayhem or in a magazine, although my memory is fuzzy on that. I emailed him and then we talked by phone to discuss a project and what I was looking for in to round out my portfolio.

I started modeling quite a bit before Tom, however. I had friends at/around Indiana University who needed some shots for their website projects, and so I was able to oblige. When I moved to Chicago, I found more opportunities, made many more connections, and worked with a couple agencies; Model Mayhem was also of great assistance for networking at one point in time.

HDM: The pandemic caused most models and entertainers to go a bit nuts due to lock-down. How did it affect your career and life?

CW: I gave it no psychological or other power whatsoever, refuse to believe a lot of the “official” information on the subject, refused to be fearful and obtain information only from unofficial sources that my intuition lead me to. I believe your own natural immune system is your prime ally in this scenario, so keeping it healthy (and not deprived of oxygen) is the best thing you can do as a response. It did affect me in that I was unemployed for a lengthy period of time, and my ability to go out and socialize was obliterated. Nevertheless, I found time to catch up on reading and home projects I was behind on, and I did a lot of my errands and gym time at suburban or out-of-state locations that had less stringent restrictions than Chicago. So I basically found a way to escape by experiencing suburban life a bit more. All and all, I kept myself pretty busy and worked on personal projects that I did not have the time to do before because of my busy traveling schedule to my career.

HDM: Tell us about your health and exercise regime that keeps you in such great physical form?

CW: Thank you! I work really hard to stay in shape. You have to be in it for the long haul and hold yourself accountable. You should keep a log of exactly what you do (reps, weight, time, distance, etc.) for a particular cycle of time (a week or two weeks). Then for the next cycle, require yourself to continue to meet the same objective criteria during your work outs; avoid basing your routine on how you feel that particular day, instead opting to require yourself to meet the same criteria as the last time you did the same exercise, routine, set, etc. Over time, increase different parameters in your log and modify it so that for the next cycle, you have to meet the higher standard.

You obviously need plenty of protein to do all this, and antioxidants are very important as well. I also recommend Carbon-60 for its cellular regenerative abilities.

HDM: You seem very comfortable in your own skin when modeling male undergarments and less. What do you tell guys that might be a bit more shy?

CW: Well if that’s an issue, then surround yourself with friends who would be unlikely to judge you because they already know what you look like in little or no clothing. (lol) Then when you are in a semi-nude setting like the beach or something else, you will have a protective shell around you, and you won’t have to worry about it or be as self-conscious. Also, self confidence is the sexiest then about any man.

HDM: We understand that one of your passions is traveling? Are there any places you will be visiting soon?

CW: Yes, especially for modeling projects. I’ll be in Mexico City, Miami, New York City, Houston, Palm Springs. I wish I had more time and money to travel to Europe, but it is such a big undertaking and I don’t have alot of free time in my schedule

RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS:

•Favorite Meal: Cheese omelette’s with tomatoes, black olives, and artichokes

•Speedo or Thong: Speedo

•Favorite Song: Solitaire by Karen Carpenter

•Single? YES! Very! (lol)

Photos Of THE MARILYN YEARS: JIMMY JAMES

Dolly Parton is, of course, a country star. And now she’s hoping to be a Rock Star

That’s the name of her upcoming 2023 rock album, an endeavor she first teased in November when she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In addition to some original songs she’s writing now, Parton tells the media she’s also going to enlist several “iconic” singers to join her.

“I’m not one to miss a great opportunity,” Parton said earlier this month while promoting some of her new projects,“My husband’s a huge rock & roll fan, and he’s often said, ‘You ought to make a rock album sometime in your career.’ And then when that all happened and they went ahead and put me in anyway, I thought, ‘Well, I’m not gonna miss this chance, so I am doing a rock album.’”

Among the classics slated for the project: Prince’s “Purple Rain,” The Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” and Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird,” as she revealed to Jimmy Fallon in a recent appearance on The Tonight Show. She also told Access Hollywood that she’ll cover an Elton John track and that Journey’s Steve Perry will team up with her for “Open Arms,” and that she’s hoping Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler will show up on the album.

The original song “Rockin’ It”, which she wrote for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 Induction Ceremony, might even make the final cut. “That one’s not as rock & roll as a lot of the others on the album... it was more of a rockabilly song than hard rock,” she says. “But I just wanted to have something fun to accept that award with dignity, being humble about it.”

The country LGBTQA+ icon teases Rock Star, which will feature covers of classics songs and some original tracks. And apparently when Dolly comes a knockin’ ALL THE GREATS come to rock with her!

AQUARIUS

Between now and when the Sun leaves your sign on the 18th you must make the most of your talents. The next few weeks are potentially some of the very best of the year for you, so use the opportunities the universe is sending your way.

PISCES

Steer clear of situations that are challenging and individuals whose negative approach to life rubs you up the wrong way. You will be in no mood for confrontation today, so make things easy for yourself and avoid people who damage your sensitive spirit.

ARIES

Try not to blame yourself for something that was clearly not your fault. You may hold yourself to a higher standard of behavior than most people but you don’t have to take their failures on your shoulders as well. The blame lies elsewhere.

TAURUS

Saturn’s influence means you can no longer kid yourself about what needs to be done to put your affairs on a firmer footing. To put it bluntly: it’s time to stop messing about with things that don’t really matter and get serious about your ambitions.

GEMINI

Any doubts you had about a course of action you began around the start of the year will disappear today as the rewards start to come in. That’s not the end of it though – if you crave serious success you must keep at it throughout the year.

CANCER

You need to put a name to the fears that have been haunting you in recent weeks, because only then will you be able to banish them once and for all. Hiding from your anxieties is not an option. Face up to them and defeat them.

LEO

It may seem as if you have no control over what is taking place around you but that isn’t true. You have the power to change things and must not be reluctant to use it. Don’t be afraid to spark upheavals today, both at home and at work.

VIRGO

If you want to make a good impression on employers and other important people today then you must keep your cool. But don’t act so cool that they start thinking you lack real feelings. A bit of emotion is sometimes a good thing. Show them you care.

LIBRA

Creatively and romantically you have a lot going for you at the moment but there will be occasions when you need to make changes that others don’t like. Libra is a cardinal sign and that means you are never afraid to rock the boat a bit.

SCORPIO

If you learn something interesting today you are advised to keep it to yourself for the time being. If you tell everyone about it the value of the information will plummet and you won’t be able to use it to your advantage later on.

SAGITTARIUS

Get out into the world and have a good time. Sometimes it’s good to get away from your duties and responsibilities for a while and if you do thatº today you will come back refreshed later in the week. Even Sags need to take the occasional break.

CAPRICORN

You know what you expect of yourself and you know what needs to be done, so stop making excuses for your inaction and get on with it. Above all you must get your financial house in order –not tomorrow or the day after but right this minute.

27 Years Old

The fabulously glamorous and excitingly flamboyant Robin Fierce is a well-known Drag artist based in Connecticut. She is a Queen of LOVE, of one kindness, and, naturally, of Fierceness! His drag persona is a combination of Storm from the X-Men, Wonder Woman and Garnet from Steven Universe!

Fierce believes that his transformation into a truly great Drag artist came about through a culmination of his artistic background while growing up and from being at school – he was into drawing and painting, as well as from performing in general. But, his real passion was singing. Initially he was reluctant to blend the two, but soon came to realize that to become a truly fabulous Drag Queen it involved being able to sing whilst in drag.

Fierce regularly connects with her dedicated followers and fans through Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, posting pictures and videos about her sparkling professional and personal life. She also has her own YouTube channel,

23 Years Old

“Gag them a bit, for sure!” That’s how Luxx Noir London enters the scene in this season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, strutting into the room with a self-assured swagger from the first moment she walked into the workroom.

She may carry the British metropolis in her name, but she’s Jersey through and through. MTV says London, 23, who hails from East Orange, is the youngest contestant on season 15 of the Emmy-winning series.

“I’m the physical embodiment of the word ‘superstar,’” London declares in the premiere, describing her drag aesthetic as “effervescent, diva, flawless, stunning, period.”

“I have been told that I come off a little arrogant sometimes, but I think that’s because I’m confident,” London says in an interview on the show before quoting Jessica Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit: “‘I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way.’”

As a kid, she’d draw a woman approximating the look of Luxx Noir London, then became her, she says. Can’t wait to see her journey in the season!

ROBIN FIERCE @therobinfierce