DiDa Ritz is putting on the hits lip-syncing for her life these days for bigger crowds each week. Being cast on RuPaul’s Drag Race for season four is about to change her life even more in 2012. We talked before the big debut as Ritz is about to run the world.
JN: (Jerry Nunn) Hey, DiDa. I wanted to say Happy Birthday to you recently.
DR: (DiDa Ritz) Thank you. The 20th of December is my birthday but I celebrate the entire month!
JN: I went to the party at Hydrate Nightclub for that.
DR: It was so exciting. You only have one birthday out of the entire year so I make sure and celebrate very well.
JN: I have known you for a long time since the About Face Theatre days. How did you get involved with them?
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David Alan Basche is a talented actor who has already worked with some of the great directors in the business such as Alan Ball and Steven Spielberg. He has appeared in movies such as United 93, The Adjustment Bureau, and Real Steel.
His television background landed recurring roles on Frasier and The Starter Wife now leading him to The Exes. With such hit shows as Hot in Cleveland and Happily Divorced TV Land hopes this new sitcom starring David is moving in to stay.
Jerry Nunn: Hey, David. Let’s talk about your new show…
David Basche: I’m in! I’m sitting at a street corner at 76th & Amsterdam and I just saw a bus go by with my face on it so that’s always a good sign.
JN: Oh my gosh, that’s like Sarah Jessica Parker!
DB: (laughs) That’s right.
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Joan Rivers always brings a lot to the entertainment table. From being a comedian to television star to actress when you get to know the lady behind the makeup she is anything but plastic. She had a gay following before many comedians followed in her stand-up footsteps such as Kathy Griffin and Margaret Cho. She was a talk show host before Oprah and was the first woman to break into the boy’s club nightly television circuit by hosting The Late Show.
This pioneer continues to be one of a kind on E’s Fashion Police and the second season of her reality show WE tv series Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best.
We caught up with Joan and Melissa before the new season was about to start.
Jerry Nunn: Hello, ladies.
Melissa Rivers: How cold is it in Chicago?
JN: Bitter cold!
MR: I feel very connected to Chicago because of Giuliana and Bill Rancic.
JN: I love them! I interviewed Giuliana and Kelly Osbourne both from the Fashion Police last year.
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Our favorite lesbian hairdresser from Queensland, Australian is back with a new season on the Bravo Channel. Tabatha Mrs. C returns to reality television this time not just taking over salons but small businesses from a yogurt shop to a bed & breakfast.
Executive Producer to the newly renamed show and running her own salon in New Jersey keeps Coffey one to watch as always since she debuted in the series Shear Genius. We discussed the fourth season to the program that is still a cut above the rest.
Jerry Nunn: Hey, Tabatha. How have you been?
Tabatha Coffey: I have been very well, thank you.
JN: Busy, huh?
TC: It has been a very busy year but I am not complaining. I love it.
JN: We have talked in the past about how your show could apply anywhere and now you are going all over the place.
TC: I know! See? Be careful what you wish for…
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Bravo reality star Kim Zolciak from The Real Housewives of Atlanta is bringing her act to Spin Nightclub this season. She just had her baby with Atlanta Falcons player Kroy Biermann and proved the ring does mean a thing when she wed him recently.
Season four of the Housewives show debuted in November with the biggest ratings ever. With documenting her baby’s birth this week and a trip to Chicago, it was time to talk to Kim Nunn on One.
Jerry Nunn: Hi, Kim. We are all excited about you coming back to Spin.
Kim Zolciak: It is my favorite club ever! I have done over 50 club appearances and that is my favorite. I just had such a great time when I was there last. I don’t do many club appearances now because I don’t want to leave my home. This is my first one in a long time.
JN: You will be singing this time as well?
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Jazz Jennings is facing life-changing decisions at only 11-years old. From a very early age the Jennings believed that Jazz was exhibiting gender identity disorder as Jazz gravitated towards female objects and clothing. Jazz’s story has been featured on 20/20, The Rosie Show, and now a new documentary I Am Jazz: A Family in Transition on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Through interviews and opening their family home, the Jennings wrestle with decisions to possibly block hormones and fight discrimination in the everyday life of Jazz.
We spoke to Jazz and mother Jeanette right before the documentary aired.
Jerry Nunn: Hello, Jeanette and Jazz.
Jeanette Jennings: Jazz has been singing and dancing around all day. She has an audition tonight for 101 Dalmations. She wants a part, not a big part, but she wants a part.
Jazz Jennings: I do want a big part.
JN: So not turning down any offers…
Jeanette: If she gets the lead of Cruella de Vil then that would be great too.
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