Columnists :: Fame With Bebe Sweetbriar

Sandra Bernhard Keeps It Fresh

By BeBe Sweetbriar | May 14

While the title of her latest show has remained the same for the past two years, Sandra Bernhard continues to evolve - mixing it up with fresh material & her no-holds-barred style. EDGE spoke to the iconic star about her career & new tour.


BeBe Sweetbriar is the Omni Present Drag Chanteuse. As an entertainer and hostess, BeBe can be scene every week hosting and performing at countless events and parties in San Francisco. One of the few drag personalities to sing live while performing, BeBe has literally graced every notable stage in The City, bridging many gay sub-community gaps. She has also been the opening act for Destiny’s Child Kelly Rowland, "Ugly Betty’s" Alec Mapa and comedienne Shirley Q. Liquor. Adding recording artist to her list of performance accomplishments, in 2009 Ms. Sweetbriar released her first dance single and accompanying music video, "Save Me".

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’30 Rock’s’ Tituss Burgess comfortably sings his life

By BeBe Sweetbriar | Friday May 10, 2013
You may know Tituss Burgess from his recurring role on ’30 Rock,’ but did you know he’s an accomplished Broadway performer? He releases his debut CD ’Comfortable’ next week. EDGE spoke to Burgess about being out & open in his life & art.

Dj Escape Keeps Making Some Noise

By BeBe Sweetbriar | Friday May 3, 2013
DJ Escape is all about keeping things fresh. BeBe Sweetbriar speaks to the talented DJ about just how he does it.

Ana Matronic has a Kiki (sans Scissor Sisters)

By BeBe Sweetbriar | Friday Apr 26, 2013
While Ana Matronic may be hiatus from the Scissor Sisters, expect her still have a ’kiki’ or two. EDGE’s BeBe Sweetbriar spoke to the singer about her upcoming solo gig & CD.

Celebrity Chef Yigit Pura :: Nothing Sweet About Bullying

By BeBe Sweetbriar | Thursday Apr 18, 2013
Top Chef Just Desserts winner Yigit Pura came to the U.S. 20 years ago & experienced not only the prejudice of being an immigrant, but also bullying as a gay youth. EDGE spoke to the hot Pura about his experiences & his activism on the subject.

Molly Ringwald Swings on New CD

By BeBe Sweetbriar | Thursday Apr 18, 2013
Molly Ringwald was one of the key Brat Packers back in the 1980s. Now in her 40s, she struck out on new career paths, including writing and releasing her first CD. BeBe Sweetbriar spoke to Ringwald about her career.

Spencer Day Unravels ’The Mystery of You’

By BeBe Sweetbriar | Tuesday Apr 9, 2013
Vocalist Spencer Day went through a life-altering experience during a recent break-up. He turned that experience into his latest album, ’The Mystery of You,’ which proved as much a healing experience as an artistic expression.

Nothing Fazes K. Rose

By BeBe Sweetbriar | Tuesday Apr 2, 2013
Nothing, it seems, fazes K. Rose, the up-and-coming R&B star that is headed to Palm Springs for the Dinah Event. EDGE spoke to Rose about her singles & career.

Ben Rimalower’s Issues With Patti Lupone

By BeBe Sweetbriar | Friday Mar 29, 2013
Ben Rimalower’s obsession with Patti Lupone proved therapeutic when he was growing up in a troubled home. He turns those experiences into the hit show ’Patti Issues.’ EDGE spoke to the writer/director/performer.

Dawn Richard Continues To Take Risks

By BeBe Sweetbriar | Sunday Mar 17, 2013
With ’GoldenHeart’ Dawn Richard Goes Solo, and doing so she continues to take risks. EDGE’s BeBe Sweetbriar spoke to the rising star.

Katy Tiz Sticks To Her Guns

By BeBe Sweetbriar | Monday Mar 11, 2013
Kati Tiz is the latest British bad-ass singer to come to these shores. EDGE’s BeBe Sweetbriar spoke to the rising talent as she prepares to perform at this year’s Dinah in Palm Springs early next month.