Bling, Babes & Battles
Bling, Babes & Battles
Drag, drama, and a sparkling victory—Battle of the Babes 6 served it all!
April 25, 2025
At The Temple Ballroom
WINDSOR, Ontario
A Sparkling Showdown
On Friday, April 25th, the Masonic Temple Ballroom in Windsor lit up with rhinestones, revelry, and raw talent for the sixth installment of Battle of the Babes – Bling Edition. With performers hailing from across Southwestern Ontario and a judging panel of drag royalty, the night promised to be unforgettable—and it delivered.
Table of Contents
Babes Assemble: Meet the Lineup
Round One: Talent with a Twist
Lip Sync or Sink: The Showdowns
Crowns and Cheers: And the Winner Is...
Babes Assemble: Meet the Lineup
From London to Chatham and right back to Windsor, a new group of fabulous babes took the Temple Ballroom stage to compete for the ultimate title. Hosted by the dynamic duo Airress and Belle Vyra and judged by drag, party and fashion icons Epoxy, Iddy Oats, Luxy Charms, and Anold Mulaisho, the stage was set for a glittery brawl.
The night began with a solid warmup: a duet lip sync by Belle Vyra and Eri, followed by individual pre-show sets from Iddy Oats, Luxy Charms, and Belle Vyra, who returned solo for another number. It was a star-studded welcome to a high-stakes evening.
Round One: Talent with a Twist
Each contestant brought a different flavour to the talent round. MaCoochie Sweets kicked things off with a comedic and chaotic milkshake-making lipsync to Kelis' "Milkshake," setting the tone for an off-the-wall competition. Ann Ziety brought down the house with a hilarious rendition of Colbie Caillat’s "Bubbly" that had the crowd in stitches.
Double D-Lilah served sultry with Rihanna’s "Rude Boy," while Yasstrology delivered futuristic glam with Slayyyter’s "Starfucker." Majesty the King changed the tempo entirely with a live painting performance to the Nightcore version of B-52’s classic "Rock Lobster," a rare mix of visual art and drag. Ivy League wrapped the round with a wordless, mime-inspired piece set to classical music—a wildcard act that added serious depth to the mix.
Lip Sync or Sink: The Showdowns
Act Two started with a surprise: Windsor’s B. Martini took the stage in a voluminous blonde wig and pink dress, giving the audience a fun palette cleanser before the lipsync battles began.
The first battle paired MaCoochie Sweets with Double D-Lilah to the tune of Cascada’s “Everytime We Touch”—with MaCoochie snatching victory by audience applause. Next up: Majesty the King faced Yasstrology to Britney’s "I Wanna Go," and Yasstrology took the win. The final duel between Ivy League and Ann Ziety to Icona Pop’s “I Love It” was fierce and funny, and Ann Ziety reigned supreme.
To wind down the adrenaline, Airress gave a solo number to Fergie’s “London Bridge,” setting the stage for the big vote.
Crowns and Cheers: And the Winner Is...
The top three were brought out once more for a final group number to Lady Gaga’s “LoveGame (Chew Fu Ghettohouse Fix),” each holding a giant letter—MaCoochie with A, Yasstrology with B, and Ann Ziety with C. The audience made their final call with voting cards, and the judges gave their closing thoughts.
In third place: Yasstrology. In a final face-off between A and C—MaCoochie and Ann—the crown went to Ann Ziety, who brought the title home to Chatham with charisma, comedy, and command of the stage.
Shining Stars of the Stage
From lip-sync showdowns to comedic gold, Battle of the Babes 6 was a night of dazzling drag, community energy, and unfiltered queer creativity. If the blinged-out ballroom was any indication, Windsor is more than ready for round seven.
Congrats to Ann Ziety—long may she reign!
Photos and review by Kevin Blondin
Lights, Laughs, and Luxy!
I Love Luxy - An Original 50s Sitcom
A hilariously raunchy tribute to 1950s sitcoms, I Love Luxy turned Windsor’s Temple Ballroom into a black-and-white TV set, delivering campy comedy, outrageous characters, and unforgettable audience interaction.
February 14, 2025
WINDSOR, Ontario
A 50s Sitcom Brought to Life
There’s something magical about stepping into a time warp, and on Valentine’s Day, Windsor’s Temple Ballroom became a living, breathing 1950s television set. I Love Luxy, an original concept by Epoxy with co-production by Temple Blooms Productions, starred the incomparable Luxy Charms, and delivered a side-splitting spoof of vintage sitcoms, complete with live skits, improv, and lip-sync performances that kept the audience roaring with laughter.
Table of Contents:
A Mock-Live Filming Experience
A Cast of Colorful (or Grayscale) Characters
Nosey Neighbours and Interactive Comedy
A Perfect Valentine’s Day Treat
A Mock-Live Filming Experience
The show kicked off just after 8 PM, instantly immersing the audience in the black-and-white world of classic television. With a set designed to resemble a 50s-style home and a cast decked out in grayscale costumes, I Love Luxy brilliantly recreated the aesthetic of vintage TV. The night was packed with raunchy yet playful humor, over-the-top performances, and cleverly executed skits that paid homage to the golden age of sitcoms.
A Cast of Colorful (or Grayscale) Characters
At the heart of the show was Luxy Charms, the unhinged housewife whose home became a revolving door for outrageous visitors. Epoxy and Iddy Oats set the stage as charismatic TV hosts, while a wild lineup of characters—including Belle Vyra as an alien from Mars, Airress as a bohemian beatnik, and Cecil Cecropia as the ever-reliable milkman—kept the laughs rolling. Lua and Mercury Retrograde, playing the nosey neighbours, provided some of the night’s most hilarious moments with their constant surveillance and judgmental expressions.
Nosey Neighbours and Interactive Comedy
The audience interaction was one of the show’s standout elements. During intermission, Lua and Mercury Retrograde remained in character, peeking through the window with binoculars while casually ironing the curtains—a detail that had the crowd in stitches. The commitment to character and the immersive nature of the performance made the experience even more engaging.
A Perfect Valentine’s Day Treat
By the time the final act wrapped, the audience was left in awe of the sheer talent and comedic timing displayed throughout the night. To top it off, the cast stayed on set for a post-show meet-and-greet, allowing guests to snap photos with their favorite characters. Erica Spotton captured the night’s best moments, ensuring the magic of I Love Luxy would live on beyond the stage.
A Nostalgic Night to Remember
With its perfect blend of camp, chaos, and classic TV nostalgia, I Love Luxy was an absolute triumph. Whether you came for the laughs, the lip-syncs, or the sheer absurdity of it all, one thing’s for sure—this was a night Windsor won’t soon forget.
Review by Kevin Blondin
Photos by Eri Spotton