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Dita Von Teese chats about her “retro chic” style, men and performing with The Daily Mail.

“I just think that when you take a minute to look your best, you get what you want,” she said of her glam look. “And, I pretty much get what I want.”

And to her detractors who think removing her clothes on stage is anti-feminist, she says “Most of my fans are women and my whole thing has been about finding sexual power rather than abusing it.”

In other news …

Is Marilyn Manson cloning ex-wife Dita Von Teese?

Forget the “powdered, robust, zaftig ladies spilling out of sprayed-on sequined dresses and twirling elbow-length gloves over their heads.” The boys are “getting in on the business of being sexy.”

Australia’s tassel twirling picks up speed.

Dancer Sarah Vernon is studying for a doctorate of striptease.

Mark your calendars: This Wednesday, April 23 at 8:00 at the Slipper Room in New York City, Clams Casino, Legs Malone and Neil O’Fortune are producing a panel discussion called the T’n'A Q & A: 10 years of New York City Burlesque. The panel brings together a one-of-a-kind group of performers including Bambi the Mermaid, the World Famous BOB, Dirty Martini, Tigger, Jo Boobs and more.