Organizers say they expect thousands of people to gather at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando Saturday for the annual Come Out With Pride festival and parade.

Leigh Shannon, Ritzy Rags Wigs & More owner, continues tradition of giving wigs to cancer patients this Oct. to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Leigh Shannon knows wigs. And as a way to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this drag queen comic donates wigs to give cancer survivors hope.

Orlando's Showbiz Icon Leigh Shannon partnered with a retail wig distributor for wig giveaways for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

ORLANDO, FL — In a surprising turn of events, Hamburger Mary’s bids farewell to one of its most beloved performers, Leigh Shannon, after an impressive 14-year run. The establishment’s decision to part ways with Shannon comes shortly after celebrating Leigh’s 14th year Anniversary show, which drew an overflowing crowd. The venue’s owners – John Paonessa […]

August used to be a slow time on the Central Florida cultural scene, what with the hazy, humid days lulling us all into a state of lethargy. Not anymore. Major theaters such as Orlando Shakes and Winter Park Playhouse are already starting their seasons; my calendar shows five big play openings the weekend of Aug. […]

The story, which focused on the lawsuit filed by Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando over the state’s recently signed “anti-drag bill,” featured interviews with Fugate, whose Illusions in Revue show at Hamburger Mary’s celebrates its 14th year next month, and Demensio Barton, paster of Orange County’s We Are One Ministries.

A federal judge said Wednesday that his order blocking a Florida law targeting drag shows doesn’t just apply to the restaurant that brought the lawsuit challenging it but to other venues in the state, reiterating that the legislation championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is likely unconstitutional.

Martin “Leigh Shannon” Fugate took many years to address the internal conflicts that came with being raised in a conservative Midwest town.

Martin “Leigh Shannon” Fugate beg to reconsider the ramifications of the recent political attacks and negative portrayals of the drag community on businesses, entertainers and the LGBTQ community as a whole.

Leigh Shannon, an entrepreneur, comedian, and entertainer, asks the public to reconsider the ramifications of the republican demonization of drag queens.

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Leigh Shannon, an Orlando business owner works to match breast cancer patients and survivors with help during one of the toughest times of their lives.

Leigh Shannon, Orlando business owner, helps breast cancer patients & survivors during tough times through Ritzy Rags Wigs.

Leigh Shannon, Orlando business owner, helps breast cancer patients & survivors during tough times through Ritzy Rags Wigs.

       LOCAL BUSINESSMAN/ENTERTAINER WARNS OTHERS NOT TO “FALL INTO THE TRAP” SET BY REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP COLLEGE PARK, FL— Local business owner, entertainer, and comedian Martin “Leigh Shannon” Fugate is concerned about the drag community being portrayed in a negative light.  Leigh says that right-wing politicians are seeking to demonize the drag community as well […]

Aside from selling out comedy performances at Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando, Florida, Shannon changes lives by making wigs for cancer patients. Known for his Bette Midler impersonation, the local celebrity opened Ritzy Rags, Wigs & More decades ago.

Drag performer and store owner ‘Leigh Shannon’ looks to give cancer patients a new hair-do.

The local businessman/entertainer has partnered with two wig companies to help recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month this October.

SC’s recent ruling that struck down Roe v. Wade is causing concern among some who believe it could be just the start of the court stripping away other rights.