How drag diva Heklina left this world has been shrouded in mystery for the past two years.  There have been numerous rumors – bad drugs, bad hookers, bad tricks…just bad.  At the time, Heklina was performing in London with Peaches Christ.  They were in separate apartments – Peaches claims this was so that Heklina could indulge in drugs, alcohol, and sex with “heterosexual-identifying men”.  Christ was the one who discovered Heklina’s body – which has gotta mean something!  To this day, London’s Metropolitan Police will not confirm a cause of death.  Neither the official autopsy nor the toxicology reports have been released.  Last week, rallies took place on the anniversary of her death in London and San Francisco demanding answers.  And still we wait.

Some people are simply forgotten during the passage of time.  Others become even more beloved.  The City of Peekskill has commissioned a 25-foot bronze statue honoring Charlotte Rae.  While Rae holds a dear place in many people’s hearts, the city is honoring her role as Mrs. Garrett on The Facts of Life – which was set in Peekskill.  The statue will be called, You Take the Good, You Take the Bad and is scheduled to be unveiled next year.  Hopefully they’ve already booked Gloria Loring – who I suspect will never have anything erected on her behalf.

Last week, Kristin Chenoweth went to see her pal and Wicked co-star Idina Menzel in the Broadway musical Redwood.  After the show, Chenoweth (the former singer-actress) appeared onstage to gush about her pal’s performance.  And then, an auction took place to raise money for Broadway Cares.  Two fans paid $8K each for the chance to come up and meet the stars…but it wasn’t just a meeting.  They got to stand inches away from the twosome for a special performance of “For Good” from Wicked!  Idina admitted, “I’m going to forget the words…but maybe you can help me.”  And forget the words (and music) she did – but in such a real and authentic way that the audience ate it up.  Kristin helped her friend through the duet, which you can see on BillyMasters.com.