ANNA NICOLE VIDEO!!

This is a wonderful collaboration with Garrison Starr and it’s a requiem for Anna Nicole Smith that is as beautiful and quirky as she was. It’s my version of Candle in the Wind, and about the archetype of someone who is too good for this world that exists in all of us.  

NEW MUSIC: American Myth release 4/29

I am extremely proud to release American Myth. This is an album of anthems and showcases my first efforts as a composer. I made it with my longtime collaborator Garrison Starr and an incredible and inspiring crew of artists. It is my glamorous and glittering tribute to family, comedy, anger, fame, gayness, grief, fat pride, […]

Margaret Cho Explains Why She Wants to Kill Her Rapist

Originally published on Nylon.com: I was raped by my uncle from the age of five to 12, and I told my family, and they believed me, but their solution was “don’t sit on his lap so much, then.” He had already raped other girls and women in my family, so of course they believed me, […]

NEW VIDEO: (I Want To) Kill My Rapist

My new video for (I Want To) Kill My Rapist is out now! I do not condone violence but cathartic rage has its place in art. I believe if you have been sexually abused, you must ‘murder’ your rapist in your mind. Abuse leads to self abuse, drug addiction, depression, eating disorders, suicide. I want […]

Margaret Cho Wants to Talk About Sex Work

    It was the tweet heard round the sex-worker world. At 6:12 p.m. on Oct. 29, Margaret Cho, the 46-year-old comedian, disturbed the Twittersphere with an economical 109 characters: “Sex work is simply work. For me it was honest work. I was a sex worker when I was young. It was hard but well […]

The Late Show

Last night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert! I have the BEST BAND! Ben Lee, Grant Lee Philips & Princess Superstar

New Video: Ron’s Got A DUI

This is tribute to the many gay men I have loved and lost, and the perfect relationship between an old gay man and a little girl as I’ve experienced. I wrote this song with Garrison Starr for my new album AMERICAN MYTH which will be out in 2016. The video stars Leslie Jordan who is absolutely magical!

American Masters for PBS

Hey guys, Wanted to share this awesome trailer, I’m thrilled to be a part of this important documentary, “The Women’s List” airing on September 25 only on PBS. I’m honored to be among the 15 powerful women featured. Tune in, check out the trailer – tell me what you think. To learn more about ‪#‎AmericanMasters‬ […]

LONDON CALLING! NEW U.K. TOUR DATES!!

I am thrilled to announce I am bringing the PsyCHO Tour across the pond!!! I’m coming to London, baby. These are my only UK dates on this tour so please come!!! I’ll be performing at the Leicester Square Theater, December 16-20 and tickets are on pre-sale NOW – use the code PRIORITY for a special […]

Margaret’s statement on SCOTUS Ruling On Gay Marriage & Equality

If you ever argued in favor of marriage equality, tried to fight the homophobic bans keeping LGBT families from REALLY becoming families, donated to LGBT causes, participated in a rally for gay marriage, attended a Gay Pride march – today, victory is yours. Thanks for winning this – for me, and you. For all of […]