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CHICAGO… CHICAGO…
Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash returns to Miami!
Arsht Center - June 17 – 22
By: Scott Holland
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America are proud to conclude the 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series with the anticipated return of “Chicago,” for a limited engagement this summer from June 17-22, in the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Ziff Ballet Opera House. With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, “Chicago” is the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history—and it shows no sign of ever slowing down.
There’s never been a better time to experience “Chicago,” Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations. This is Miami’s chance to come see why the name on everyone’s lips is still…“Chicago”.
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, “Chicago” is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today’s tabloids.
All Broadway in Miami ticketholders have access to Broadway on Biscayne, a series of interactive pre-performance experiences such as artist conversations, dance lessons, cooking demos, live music and family fun offered on select performances. For CHICAGO, Broadway on Biscayne takes place on opening night, June 17, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Photo Credit_ Jeremy Daniel
The cast of “Chicago” features Ellie Roddy as Roxie Hart, Taylor Lane as Velma Kelly, Connor Sullivan returning as Billy Flynn, Illeana “illy” Kirven returning as Matron “Mama” Morton, Andrew Metzger as Amos Hart and D. Fillinger as Mary Sunshine. The cast also includes Lindsay Lee Alhady, Timothy Scott Brausch, Faith Jordan Candino, Christopher Cline, Teryn Cuozzo, Josh England, Roberto Facchin, Serena Kozusko, Zoie Lee, Eliza Levy, Chase McFadden, Ryan McInnes, Emiliano Morales, Simeon Rawls, Angelliz M. Rosado Ramos, Brad Weatherford and Christina Youngblood.
It’s no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa. The show has been seen in 36 different countries and seen by 33 million people worldwide and now it’s coming back to Miami.
It was a pleasure to sit down with the lovely Ellie Roddy, who plays the lead role of Roxie Hart for this exclusive Hotspots interview. Were you always a performer, even as a child, or when did it start?
I grew up performing, as I started dancing when I was 3. Pretty much from a young age I was in the arts. When I was 13 is when I took theater seriously. My Piano teacher asked me if I sung and I said “yes in the shower” as I was very shy to sing in front of people. She decided to start me on voice lessons, and I fell in love with singing. What was your first paid gig?
I think when I was 15, I did a production at the Garden Theater in Orlando. It was so exciting as I got a stipend, it was $500, and back then I thought that was a lot of money. When did you realize Performing would be your career and how did that happen?
I got hired at the theme parks right out
Ellie Roddy
did Rizzo in Grease, and Anytime Annie in 42nd Street, and Magenta in Rocky Horror. Ok, that’s 4, but I love them all!
What's your fantasy Role, a role you haven't played but would die to play?
Honestly, it's a weird one, I would love to play Inga in Young Frankenstein.
Describe yourself in 3 words?
Charismatic, open-hearted, and unconventional.
What do you do for fun?
I really love to do yoga, and I love outdoors, going to the beach, swimming, and working out.
What's the best thing that has happened to you while touring?
We are in Monterey Mexico now and we did a press conference Tuesday night, and then Wednesday we did a red carpet/ When I stepped out they started chanting Roxy
followed by Ellie, and it was so surreal I never experienced anything like that before.
Is there extra pressure playing the iconic Roxy in Chicago?
It’s intimidating as there have been so many iconic women who have filled these shoes. It also feels special that they chose me to fill those shoes. I hope I am doing it justice.
What should our readers expect from this production of Chicago?
They should expect music that they will be singing as they leave the theater, amazing staging and choreography, and a really good time. They will laugh a lot and walk away with a powerful message.
For more information on Ellie, you can follow her at Instagra.com/EllieRoddy_; or you can go to her website: ellieroddy.com.
Tickets to “Chicago” are $35-$155* and may be purchased now at ArshtCenter.org or at the Arsht box office by calling (305) 949-6722
Photo Credit_ Jeremy Daniel
Connor Sullivan
Illeana “illy” Kirven
Photo Credit_ Jeremy Daniel
GALLERIA MALL
History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will present The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort “Take PRIDE!” 2025, a ticketed benefit reception and exhibition honoring and showcasing LGBTQ+ community advocates during Pride Month. On Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m., a special opening preview reception hosted by FayWhat?! and previous “Take PRIDE!” honoree Shawn “Kitty Meow” Palacious will pay tribute to 10 new impactful LGBTQ+ community leaders with a special performance by Rianna Petrone along with music by DJ Jay McCracken of Spiked Entertainment. From June 19 – July 13, the public is invited to view the FREE companion exhibition, Zorita’s World, featuring photography highlights from the life and career of famed burlesque dancer, icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Zorita, plus “Last Call South Florida - A History of 1001
LGBTQ-Friendly Taverns, Haunts & Hangouts” by Fred Fejes and Rick Karlin, along with costumes and other historical artifacts.
“We are proud to honor this year’s LGBTQ+ advocates whose leadership, advocacy for equality and contributions to the South Florida political, business and arts landscapes are revered and innumerable,” said Patricia Zeiler, executive director of History Fort Lauderdale. “South Florida has prospered and grown on the wings of their commitment to inclusivity and acceptance for all. We are grateful for their perseverance and sharing their stories so that we may continue to champion diversity in our city and beyond.”
The 2025 “Take PRIDE!” honorees who have made significant contributions to the South Florida community are: Steve Glassman, City of Fort Lauderdale District 2
Commissioner; the Honorable Robert Lee retired judge; Scott Holland, President Media for HotSpots Happening Out (Yes one of our own); Michael Berry, complex general manager at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort; FayWhat?! Albernas, of The FayWhat?! Show on the Happening Out Television Network (another one of our own); Velvet Lenore, entertainer and philanthropist; T.P. Lords, entertainer and choreographer; Tony Lima, CEO and executive director, SunServe; Franchesca D’Amore, founding president and executive director of TransEd and Ed Hashek, arts advocate and philanthropist.
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort “Take PRIDE!” 2025 exhibit will feature photos and ephemera from Zorita’s World, the life and career of famed burlesque dancer and icon Zorita, as well as her same-sex relationships and networks of friends. The performer and entrepreneur pushed boundaries in Miami and beyond in the 1940s, ‘50s, and ‘60s - a time when so much of what she did was often controversial and illegal. Today, perhaps more than ever, her legacy and influence offer important lessons on the power of individuals in shaping history and making necessary waves towards progress. Also featured will be selections from “Last Call South Florida - A History of 1001 LGBTQ-Friendly Taverns, Haunts & Hangouts” by Fred Fejes and Rick Karlin, co-curated by Ellery Andrews, deputy director at History Fort Lauderdale and Julio Capo, Jr., an author and associate professor of history at Florida International University.
“Galleria Fort Lauderdale is grateful for the support and sense of community that this year’s ‘Take Pride!’ honorees have fostered,” said Melissa Milroy, senior marketing manager at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. “Our city’s remarkable growth is due, in part, to the contributions of these illustrious and dedicated community leaders who strive to ensure equality and representation. We welcome our shoppers to learn more about them during their visit.”
Additional contributors to this year’s reception and exhibit are Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library and Florida International University. Capó curated a different exhibition on Zorita’s life in 2024
for Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library.
The exhibition, located near Swarovski, between Macy’s and Dillard’s, will be free and open to the public during mall hours.
Previous “Take PRIDE!” honorees have included Dean Trantalis, Richard Gray, Sebrina María Alfonso, Craig Stevens, Rod Stafford Hagwood, Tiffany Arieagus, Gary Keating, John Castelli, Andy Rogow, David Jobin, Erika Norell, Jacqueline Lorber, Josie Smith Malave, Mark Gilbert, Misty Eyez, Robert Boo, Shawn Palacious (Kitty Meow) and Steven Evans, Ph.D.
History Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE!” is sponsored by co-presenter Galleria Fort Lauderdale and title sponsor The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, The Our Fund Foundation, HotSpots Media Group/Happening Out Television Network and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Additional funding is provided in part by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale - Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Tickets for the June 18 “Take PRIDE!” reception are $50 and are available at www.historyfortlauderdale.org. Guests will enjoy a preview of the exhibit, special performances, an open bar, and light bites courtesy of Dom Caruso’s.
History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology” and “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture.”
For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org.
Photos: Carina Mask Photography &
The Parker South Florida Concert Band
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DITCH THE CROWDS& MIX IT UP: HOW TO THRIVE WHEN THE GYM IS PACKED (AND
WHY IT MIGHT BE THE BEST THING FOR YOU)
By: Leo Harley
Let’s set the scene: you walk into the gym, full of energy and ready to crush your workout… only to find that every resistance machine is occupied. The cable machine? A line. The leg press? Taken. That one lat pulldown machine you love? Swarmed like it’s giving out free protein shakes.
But here’s the good news: a busy gym doesn’t have to wreck your workout. In fact, it might just upgrade it.
The Case for Freeing Yourself From the Machines Machines are great. They guide movement, isolate muscles, and are beginner friendly. But when you swap machines for free weights and
bodyweight alternatives, you introduce your muscles, and your brain to new challenges. These alternatives require more balance, coordination, and core activation, turning a “Plan B” workout into a full-blown fitness
Here’s how to turn frustration into fitness gains by swapping common resistance machines for smart, effective alternatives:
Press…ALTERNATIVE: Barbell Squats or Dumbbell Goblet
Machines like the leg press lock you into a fixed plane of movement. With free weights, your stabilizer muscles fire up to control the movement, and you develop real-world strength.
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strength, and functional power useful whether you’re hiking a mountain or hauling groceries.
MACHINE: Chest Press…ALTERNATIVE: Dumbbell Bench Press or Push-Ups
Using dumbbells allows your arms to move independently, correcting muscle imbalances that machines can hide. Push-ups bring in your core and stabilizers, turning a chest workout into a full-body challenge.
Bonus: You’ll also improve shoulder stability and joint health.
MACHINE: Lat
Pulldown…ALTERNATIVE: Pull-Ups or Dumbbell Rows
If the lat pulldown is taken, embrace the mighty pull-up, arguably the king of upper-body exercises. Too tough? Use bands for assistance or switch to dumbbell rows to target your lats and biceps.
Bonus:
weight builds serious upper-body strength and grip power.
MACHINE: Seated Shoulder
Press…ALTERNATIVE: Standing Dumbbell Overhead Press
The standing version not only works your shoulders but also recruits your abs and lower back to
stabilize the movement, transforming it into
It mimics real-life lifting, making you more functionally strong.
MACHINE: Cable Bicep Curl or Tricep Pushdown…ALTERNATIVE: Dumbbell Curls and Overhead Tricep Extensions
Dumbbells let you tweak your grip angle and range of motion, keeping your joints happy and your muscles guessing. Mix in bodyweight dips or resistance bands for
Less waiting, more flexing.
The Surprise Perks of Ditching the
When the gym is packed, it offer you an opportunity you get creative with your workout, and creativity breeds growth. Here’s why improvising with free weights is
• Improved Balance & Coordination: Free weights engage smaller stabilizing muscles that machines often bypass.
• Greater Caloric Burn: Compound movements with free weights burn more energy than isolated machine movements.
• Enhanced Functional Fitness: Training that mimics real-life movement improves performance in daily activities and sports.
• Faster Gym Flow: No more machine-hopping. With a few dumbbells or a kettlebell, you’ve got a full-body workout in your hands, literally.
Final Thoughts: The Free-Weight Revolution
So next time the gym feels more like a theme park on a Saturday afternoon, smile.
You’re not losing a workout, you’re gaining freedom. Free weights don’t just replace machines; they elevate your training, increase your fitness IQ, and put you in control of your results.
The gym may be crowded, but your gains? Wide open. Now grab those dumbbells and show the machine crowd what they’re
Let me know your results by sharing your story and help me inspire more readers into shaping their HOTBODIES. Get in touch with me at Hotbodies@hotspots.lgbt and/or check out my Instagram.com/the.leonator.
By: Scott Holland
Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale Series with presenting Sponsor Nicklaus Children’s Health System, is pleased to announce Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious,” will be playing at the Broward Cneter June 10-22.
Shucked features a “superb book” (New York Post) by Tony Award winner Robert Horn, a score filled with “earworm songs” (The Daily Beast) by Grammy Award winners, Tony Award nominees and Nashville music superstars Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and direction with “an infectious spirit of glee and warmth” (Variety) by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien. What do you get when you pair a semi-neurotic, New York comedy writer with two music superstars from Nashville? A hilarious and audacious farm-to-fable
musical about the one thing Americans everywhere can’t get enough of: corn. Shucked is the new musical comedy that proves sometimes tearing down a few walls, rather than growing them, is the only way to preserve our way of life. Shucked is turning musical theater on its ear and is offering a kernel of hope for our divided nation.
The cast includes Miki Abraham (Shucked on Broadway) as Lulu, Tyler Joseph Ellis (“The Sex Lives of College Girls”) as Storyteller 2, Maya Lagerstam (The Gospel According to Heather) as Storyteller 1, Mike Nappi (Darling Grenadine) as Peanut, Jake Odmark (Kinky Boots) as Beau, Quinn VanAntwerp (Shucked on Broadway) as Gordy and Danielle Wade (“Cady” in the Mean Girls National Tour) as Maizy. The cast also includes Zakiya Baptiste, Mackenzie Bell, Carly Caviglia, Cecily Dionne Davis, Ryan
Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
Miki Abraham
University in 2015 and then immediately moved to NYC.
What was your first professional (paid) gig?
My first paid job was a historical show about Abraham Lincoln around 2012. It was called A Lincoln. A Pioneer Tale.
When did you know performing would be your career?
I would say when I was 16, I went to a school of the arts, it was the first time I was not around familiar people, and I had to really show up in a professional way. That’s when I realized that I could do this and I would pursue it.
Other than this show, what has been your favorite role so far?
My favorite role was Eponine in my
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What’s your fantasy role (a role you haven’t played but would die to play)?
Jenna in Waitress. There is something about being born and raised in Kentucky, I feel like I know Jenna. I grew up around that type of character. I feel it would be a great experience, and I could bring some
Describe yourself in 3 words?
Confident, straightforward, and excited.
I am trying to take hot yoga classes in every state we go to. I am such a big fan of hot Yoga. I am trying to convince some of my co-actors to come with me. I am also learning Spanish using Duolingo.
Finally, what should our readers expect from this touring company of
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whatever is going on in your life. In addition, there are also 182 laughs in this show. It’s an opportunity to let go and have fun.
To find out more about Miki, follow at Instagram.com/MikiAbraham_
For more information on Shucked go to: www.shuckedmusical.com
Individual tickets for Shucked range in price from $45.25 to $165.25 with a select number of premium tickets available. To purchase tickets, go to BrowardCenter.org or call them at 954.468.0222 or at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office located at 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33312.
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Lions and tigers and Siegfried and Roy and Andrew and Jude
Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Uwe Horn were gay German magicians and animal trainers who honed an act that became a mainstay of the Las Vegas entertainment world for decades until 2003, when one of their signature white tigers attacked Horn, cutting the duo’s career short. Gone but not forgotten, the iconic pair will live again for an Apple
TV+ series, “Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy.” Starring Jude Law as Siegfried and Andrew Garfield as Roy, the eight-episode limited series will be based on a podcast of the same name, and be written and executive produced by John Hoffman (“Only Murders in The Building”), who’ll also take on showrunner duties. The series is set to go into production later this year for a 2026 drop on the streamer. And we’re expecting an affectionate approach to these legends;
they were the Liberaces of Lions, after all. What’s not to love?
Margaret Cho and Molly Ringwald deliver ‘Thoughts and Prayers’
Writer-director Nitzan Bachar “NB” Mager is jumping from the world of short films to her debut feature, “Thoughts and post-production stage at the moment, the dark comedy is based on Mager’s earlier short, “Run Amok,” about a teenage girl who attempts to stage a musical play about the school shooting that happened at her high school 10 years earlier. The cast is an impressive roster: “Conjuring” franchise mainstay Patrick Wilson, queer actress/comedian Margaret Cho (“Fire Island”), Molly Ringwald (“Feud: Capote vs The Swans”), Broadway actor Alyssa Marvin (“Appropriate”), Elizabeth Marvel (“Homeland”), Bill Camp (“The Night Of”), and Yul Vazquez (“Severance”). You knew someone, somewhere would take this disturbing subject matter and take it exactly where this film is going. Thoughtfully and prayerfully seek out its eventual arthouse distribution.
Levy, Laurie Metcalf (“The Connors”) and Taylor Ortega (“Another Simple Favor”). Levy describes the eight-episode comedy-drama as the “chaotic” story of “two deeply incapable siblings who are blackmailed into the world of organized crime,” a premise bubbling with queer comedic possibility. Right now it’s unclear if Sennott will also take part in front of the camera, but it'd be great if she did: she’s hilarious. Whatever transpires, on paper this all sounds like a good time, and according to Levy, will provide him with the opportunity to call Laurie Metcalf “Mother,” something lots of us have been doing for a long time already.
Looking into the future with Madonna, Cheryl Dunye and Lilly Wachowski
Coming soon? Or at least soon-ish? Or not at all? In development news, filmmaker Cheryl Dunye (“The Watermelon Woman”) has a production company, Jingletown Films, and, along with Lilly Wachowski, she’s developing “The Gilda Stories,” based on Jewel Gomez’s 1991 book, about a Black queer vampire traveling through two centuries of U.S. history. Dunye and Wachowski spent the Cannes Film Festival meeting with potential production
backers, so more news on that one should be coming along soon enough. Meanwhile, to highlight the often tortured process of bringing an idea to any size screen, the Madonna biopic has turned another corner. When will it be back on track? Well, maybe never, because now it might be a limited series. Starting over with director Shawn Levy (“Night at The Museum”), Madonna’s life story is in development at Netflix and… is Julia Garner still going to play her? Casting, like life, is a mystery.
Romeo San Vicente got multiple, lengthy standing ovations at Cannes.
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As Pride heats up and summer pulses just around the corner, a vibrant new wave of anthems is ready to ignite gay dance floors everywhere. From euphoric club bangers to fierce empowerment tracks, these releases aren’t just songs. They’re rallying cries for freedom, joy, and unapologetic self-expression. Whether it’s On Angie Fisher’s circuit-party sizzler or Sarah Schroeder’s fiery anthem of resilience, each track offers a high-energy escape tailor-made for Pride season. Get ready to hit the floor. These five tracks are your soundtrack to the most unforgettable Pride yet.
“ALL NIGHT LONG” KORY BURNS
Kory Burns turns up the heat with “All Night Long,” a sultry, soul-stirring triumph that marks a bold evolution for the rising pop-R&B star. Co-written with Grammy-nominated producer Tauren Stovall (Usher’s “Good Good”) and hitmaker Sean McMillion (DJ Khaled, Trey Songz), the track oozes sensuality with sleek, slow-burning production and Burns’ signature velvet vocals. But more than a sexy groove, “All Night Long” is a declaration of identity. With this release, Burns publicly comes out as bisexual, channeling the vulnerability and pride of that moment into every note. The result is a deeply personal yet universally resonant anthem of love,
by Jimmy Newsum
“FAKE ASS BITCH (F.A.B)”
OCÉANE AQUA-BLACK (FT. KWEEN KONG, RA’JAH O’HARA & SILKY NUTMEG GANACHE)
Canada’s Drag Race icon Océane Aqua-Black delivers pure attitude and empowerment with “Fake Ass Bitch (F.A.B),” a fierce, no-holds-barred anthem featuring fellow Drag Race royalty Kween Kong, Ra’Jah O’Hara, and Silky Nutmeg Ganache. Produced by Velvet Code, the track pulses with high-gloss electro-pop and gritty hip-hop flair in the style of Todrick Hall. But beyond the beat, “F.A.B” makes a vital statement about Black representation in drag and dance music.
BEAT BOX
Kory Burns
Oceane Aqua Black
“Too often, we’re passed over,” Océane says. “I wanted to show the world what we can do together.” Mission accomplished. This is a strut-worthy banger with heart, sass, and a whole lot of soul.
“BEAR
SOUP” TOM GOSS (FT. CHRIS CONDE)
SARAH SCHROEDER (A.K.A. SARAH SASHA)
Emerging pop powerhouse Sarah Schroeder, stepping into her alter ego Sarah Sasha, makes a fearless debut with “On the Wire.” A soaring anthem of rebirth, it fuses cinematic pop with raw, emotionally charged lyrics that speak to anyone balancing on the edge; vulnerable, yet unbreakable. “There comes a point when you stop playing by the rules and start playing by your truth,” she says, and the track captures that transformation with electric intensity. Paired with a visually stunning music video packed with fierce choreography and symbolic imagery, “On the Wire” announces Sarah Sasha as a bold new voice and a force to watch.
Tom Goss serves up his spiciest dish yet with “Bear Soup,” the latest - and fiercest! -installment in his beloved bear-themed song series. Produced by Maya La Maya and featuring Brooklyn-based rapper Chris Conde, the track is a deliciously raunchy, twerk-ready anthem blending playful eroticism with club-thumping beats. Inspired by artists like Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Ice Spice, “Bear Soup” is Goss’ most dance-driven release to date, celebrating body positivity, queer sensuality, and the vibrant bear community. It’s bold, joyful, and irresistibly bouncy. Perfect for shaking, jiggling, and strutting into Pride season with zero apologies.
“BYE GIRL BYE” MAXXIE LAWOW (VOICED BY ANGIE
FISHER)
Fueled by the powerhouse vocals of Grammy-nominated Angie Fisher, “Bye Girl Bye” is a dance-pop anthem that dazzles with polish, theatrical flair, and unapologetic club energy. It is featured in the new animated film, Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero, depicting the moment Maxxie steps into her power, silences the haters, and lets her charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent take the spotlight. Imagine the fire of P!nk, the glam of Gaga, and the soul of Robyn—all wrapped in drag-fueled fabulousness. The remix package turns up the heat even further, with Grammy-winning DJ Tracy Young, Dirty Disco, Until Dawn, Division 4 & Matt Consola, and Jace M & Toy Armada each delivering their own electrifying take on the track. “Bye Girl Bye” isn’t just a song—it’s a declaration. Stream it loud, stream it proud, and keep it on repeat.
Tom Goss and Chris Conde
Angie FIsher
Sarah Schroeder
