CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Blaze Starr, a “knockout” burlesque icon and stripper who drew tourists to post-World War II Baltimore, lent glamour to New Orleans and became known far and wide for her ...

Burlesque combines dance, music, and parody as a way to both celebrate and ridicule sexuality—and studies suggest dancers can reap social and emotional benefits.

Tempest Storm, the iconic burlesque dancer and stripper who honed her act well into her 80s, died Tuesday at her Las Vegas home, according to the New York Times. She was 93. Storm rose to prominence ...

Before her audition aired on NBC, Starr, a Florida resident, spoke with Florida Today about her career leading up to this point. Starr revealed that her real name is Janet Gaynor, but her mother chose ...

Tanqueray, the sassy burlesque dancer who captivated Humans of New York (HONY) fans with her fascinating story, is set to release her own book thanks to the platform’s creator Brandon Stanton.