PHOTOS: Philadelphia’s Burlesque Battle Royale Kicks Off at Tabu
Gayborhood paparazzo — and G Philly‘s 2013 pick for Favorite Instgramer — Alexander John shares some shots from last night’s kickoff of Burlesque Battle Royale, a 10-week competition to find Philly’s numero uno burlesque performer.
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