Category Archives: Dazzler of the Day

Dazzler of the Day: Hamish Powell

This Dazzler of the Day is casting his spell across the pond in waves of floral glory and bountiful beauty. A floral artist based in London, Hamish Powell is easy on the eyes, and endeavors to bring the natural world into fashion and art. In his own words, “Flowers are my muse and my medium.” His exquisite creations have adorned galleries, fashion events, and advertising campaigns for the likes of Burberry, Diptyque, Loewe, Claridges, YSL and Penhaligons – all the finest that London has to offer. Check out his charming website here.

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Dazzler of the Day: Charles Melton

Born all the way up and over in Alaska, Charles Melton has made the perilous journey from male model to actor with deft aplomb and sure footing, something not many models are able to accomplish. With notable roles on ‘Glee’ and ‘American Horror Story’, Melton earned his finest accolades from his role in ‘May December’ – and today he can add Dazzler of the Day to his impressive resume.

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Dazzler of the Day: Ben Cosgrove

When an artist combines music, beauty, and the natural world, it’s an alchemy that often results in the crowning of a Dazzler of the Day – which is why Ben Cosgrove is today’s Dazzler. A composer, pianist, and performance artist, Cosgrove creates and makes music that speaks to the landscape, geography, and the environment – weaving these worlds into an artistic creation that brings tender expression to how humans relate to the environment around them. Check out his website here for additional genius.

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Dazzler of the Day: Rochelle Jordan

Rumor has it that Rochelle Jordan has provided inspiration and possible samples for Madonna’s upcoming ‘Confessions 2’ dance album, and for that alone she would earn this Dazzler of the Day – more impressive is her mesmerizing aural mix of R&B, house, and dance-pop music. Check out her website here for further info, including upcoming tour dates, and then listen to her latest release, ‘Through the Wall’.

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Dazzler of the Day: LJ Benet

Joining his current ‘Lost Boys’ co-star Ali Louis-Bourzgui on Broadway, LJ Benet earns his first Dazzler of the Day crowning thanks to his moving portrayal of Michael Emerson and a stunning rendition of ‘Belong to Someone’. We are set to see a performance of this on our annual Mother’s Day weekend on Broadway (more on that later). For now, check out LJ Benet’s Instagram page which is a living testament to all that is ‘The Lost Boys’ on Broadway right now. (I cannot wait to see this show!)

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Dazzler of the Day: Ilana Glazer

I love a succinct and clever bio profile: ‘a broad, a babe, a mom, a writer, an actor, a comedian, and podcaster’ is how Ilana Glazer describes herself, and that just about covers it. This hilarious comedian and creator is bringing her shows to North America and Europe in the next few months, as seen in this ambitious scheduled of tour dates. Check out her website here for further evidence of her brilliance, where she can now add Dazzler of the Day to her impressive repertoire.

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Dazzler of the Day: John Lam

Following an epic two-decade dancing career, John Lam has proven that life after retirement is often more rich than anything that came before it. Case in point is his establishment of Lam Dance Works, a non-profit dance company which is presenting its spring 2026 production ‘Forward’ at Emerson Paramount in Boston this May. Lam earns this Dazzler of the Day for his storied career and an adamant refusal to look anywhere other than forward.

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Dazzler of the Day: Matt Cain

His latest book, ‘The Castle of Stories’ is due to be released in the coming days, joining the pantheon of work he’s already written – ‘One Love’, ‘The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle’, ‘Becoming Ted’ and ‘The Madonna of Bolton’. If that wasn’t enough, Matt Cain also co-founded a new LGBTQ+ independent publisher, Pansy, which solidifies his crowning as Dazzler of the Day. A stacked resume of published writing from years of freelance work, in addition to years of support and volunteer endeavors for the LGBTQ+ community, cement his status as Dazzler. Check out his website here for more of his brilliance. 

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Dazzler of the Day: Mitski

Music has always made the people come together, and when certain songwriters access love and loss, pain and jubilation, and sadness and longing that aligns in lovely form with haunting melodies and vocals, it’s the synergy that moves my heart perhaps more than any other art form. No one does that better than Mitski, whose thoughtful and introspective lyrics match the delicate and moving sounds of her songs. She earns this Dazzler of the Day, because her music speaks of spring, of hope, of what happens when humans find each other, no matter how they end up. Check out her website here for upcoming performances.

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Dazzler of the Day: Simon Lycett

When I was a child I wanted to be three things: a florist, an artist, or Wonder Woman. None of them being viable for a boy growing up in the 80’s, I went a very different route, but somehow have managed to retain these obsessions vicariously through others (thank you Lynda Carter). Simon Lycett is another such hero, who’s carved out a name for himself as a florist, presenter and writer, and he may now add Dazzler of the Day to his wreath of laurels. Check out his fascinating website here.

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Dazzler of the Day: Shawn Hollenbach

Comedian, songwriter, and unicorn lobbyist Shawn Hollenbach is crowned Dazzler of the Day on the eve of tomorrow’s performance at Rocks in Albany, NY as part of their Happy Place Comedy show. As a practiced host and storyteller, Hollenbach uses wit and a way with words to captivate audiences and put on a scintillating show. Check out his website here for the full story.

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Dazzler of the Day: Druski

If you’ve seen Druski’s deadly accurate skewering of a certain disingenuous blonde (whose husband was recently murdered, but not by the gun everyone said did the deed – awkward!) then you have witnessed some of the glorious genius of Druski. That alone was enough to earn him this Dazzler of the Day crowning. Check out his Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube pages.

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Dazzler of the Day: Jesse Welles

Protest songs have played a vital part in times of history that feel dreadfully wrong – and we happen to be in such a time right now. Hailing from Ozark, Arkansas, Jesse Welles earns his first Dazzler of the Day crowning thanks to his multi-talented work as singer, songwriter and performance artist. Speaking out against the ills of the world, especially the terrors of our country at this moment in history, is dazzling enough – doing it with melodic brilliance and musical prowess is the stuff of power and grace. Check out his website here for upcoming tour dates and more.

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Dazzler of the Day: Justin Teodoro

Illustrator and artist Justin Teodoro uses his fashion pedigree to inform his witty and wonderful work, easily earning him this Dazzler of the Day crowning. His artwork has appeared in a multitude of publications including WWD, WSJ, Vogue, Amica, W Magazine, Glamour, GQ, Hercules International Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, US Weekly and OUT Magazine. Most impressively to this Madonna super-fan, Justin played a part in the iconic costumes of The Celebration Tour. His newsletters offer an intimate at his artistic process, with witty observations and clever behind the scenes revelations, giving a fascinating glimpse into the mind of an artist. Check out his marvelous website here.

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Dazzler of the Day: Hunter Schafer

Actress, activist and model Hunter Schafer has made a name for herself by fighting for trans rights – a fight more important than ever as this country seems hellbent on denying basic human dignity to all of its denizens. Schafer studied painting and design before working as a model and making her way into acting, where she has since been mesmerizing audiences in ‘Euphoria’. She earns this Dazzler of the Day for refusing to be anything other than her authentic self, and doing it with beauty and grace.

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