Chattanooga, TN ) July 21, 2026—This Sunday, July 26 Diamonds & Lace proudly hosts the 2nd Annual Queen of Diamonds Invitational, bringing together seven of the industry’s most talented entertainers from across the country for an unforgettable night of competition.
Founded by Diamonds & Lace General Manager Alex in 2025, the Queen of Diamonds Invitational was created to help rising entertainers take the next step toward becoming featured performers.
“I started this competition because I was inspired by these feature entertainers, and so were my entertainers,” says Alex. “I wanted to create an opportunity that could help open doors into the feature world, and it starts here.”
“Queen of Diamonds is an exceptional event that showcases so many rising showgirls from these clubs to help them get noticed by clubs and invited to EDI’s,” says Mike Dickinson, Regional Manager Pony Clubs. “All the credit goes to Alex and her tremendous staff at the club as well as my boss, Jerry Westlund, who allows us to showcase this talent every year with our Entertainer of the Year series at the clubs.”
Following the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s competition welcomes seven exceptional contestants, many of whom have earned Entertainer of the Year honors at their home clubs.
Meet the 2026 Contestants:
Venus – Diamonds & Lace (Chattanooga, TN)
Venus is the reigning Entertainer of the Year at Diamonds & Lace is proud to represent her home club. She credits featured entertainer Spyder as one of her biggest inspirations.
Amelia – The Mouse’s Ear (Knoxville, TN)
Amelia, a two-time Entertainer of the Year, returns after competing in last year’s Queen of Diamonds Invitational. Her favorite featured entertainer is Spyder.
Bunny Luv – The Pony (Lexington, KY) Representing The Pony Lexington,
Bunny Luv is known for her incredible athleticism on the pole and captivating stage presence. Beyond the stage, she’s built an impressive social media presence, connecting with fans and showcasing her personality and talent online. Inspired by featured entertainer Caitlyn Baby, Bunny Luv hopes to take the next step in her career by earning her place among the industry’s top featured entertainers.
Naughty Natasha – The Mouse’s Ear (Johnson City, TN)
The 2026 Entertainer of the Year, Natasha may stand just 5’2”, but she brings a larger-than-life personality and attitude to the stage. Her favorite featured entertainer is Angel Beau.
Vixen Lust – The Pony (Memphis, TN)
After competing in the Admiral Theatre’s Entertainer of the Year competition, retired gymnast Vixen Lust is ready to showcase her athleticism and stage presence. Her favorite featured entertainer is Ginger WTFA.
Eden Star – Admiral Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Representing Chicago’s legendary Admiral Theatre, Eden Star is a former Entertainer of the Year competitor and a two-time Wet T-Shirt Contest champion from Florida. She draws inspiration from featured entertainer Phoenix Phires.
Midnight – Cheyenne’s Club (Oklahoma)
The reigning Entertainer of the Year at Cheyenne’s Club, Midnight is excited to compete against some of the industry’s best performers on the Queen of Diamonds stage.
The competition begins at 9:00pm and features an all-star judging panel, including Lauren Phillips, Dyna Divine, and reality TV star Pumpkin, with the evening hosted by DJ Freak Nikko.
From stunning stage performances to unforgettable entertainment, the Queen of Diamonds Invitational promises to be one of the year’s premier events. Don’t miss your chance to witness the next Queen of Diamonds be crowned this Sunday at Diamonds & Lace!
Diamonds & Lace is located at 115 Honest St, Chattanooga, TN 37421 and you may phone directly at (423) 799-2100.
You may follow Diamonds & Lace on their website https://lnk.bio/diamondsandlace and you may follow them on X at https://x.com/DiamondsLaceTN and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Diamonds-Lace/
You may follow Mike Dickinson on X at https://x.com/IamMrMikeD and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/iammrmiked/
You may follow the Pony Clubs on X at https://x.com/theponyusa
Publicist: Lainie Speiser: misslainie2@gmail.com
