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Displaying all articles tagged:
Drag Queens
amshe theaters
Mar. 20, 2024
Drag Queens of the World: Nicole Kidman Wants to Join You
Heartbreak feels good in a place like 3 Dollar Bill.
By
Jason P. Frank
2023 emmys in 2024
Jan. 16, 2024
There Was a Green-Goblin Queen Roaming the Emmys Carpet
She has now shared the reason for her “troll-slash-hag” look.
By
Jennifer Zhan
chat room
Dec. 4, 2023
Drag Race UK
’s Ginger Johnson Didn’t Sneak Up on Anyone
“I’m not trying to start fights with people. I was just trying to get into drag and try not to look too busted.”
By
Marah Eakin
is this flirting?
Oct. 19, 2023
Lauren Boebert Campaign Ran Up a $300 Tab at Her
Beetlejuice
Date’s Bar
Maybe they went on drag night?
By
Bindu Bansinath
drag queens
Sept. 12, 2023
The Trashy, Freaky, DIY East Village Scene That Birthed Modern Drag
Where RuPaul, Lady Bunny, and Lypsinka got their start.
By
Hugh Ryan
blame it on the hacker
Aug. 30, 2023
Drag Race
’s Monica Beverly Hillz Accuses Ex-‘Honey’ of Faking His Own Death
Former
Bachelorette
contestant Josh Seiter says his Instagram was hacked and that they only hung out for a “grand total of 3 times in my life.”
By
Jason P. Frank
we’re queer
July 12, 2023
Bob the Drag Queen, Shangela, and Eureka Aren’t Here Anymore
“As we move forward with our exciting individual projects, we welcome Sasha Velour, Priyanka, and Jaida Essence Hall,” the queens stated.
By
Jason P. Frank
power
June 5, 2023
Tennessee’s Drag Ban Has Been Blocked
After a federal judge ruled that it violated the First Amendment.
By
Tariro Mzezewa
sashay away
May 27, 2023
The Little Mermaid
Makeup Artist Calls Backlash ‘Ridiculous’
Apparently, drag did not inspire Melissa McCarthy’s look in the new film.
By
Charu Sinha
welcome to my homo
May 16, 2023
What’s Black and White and Orange All Over? RuPaul’s House, of Course
We’re all born naked, and the rest is décor.
By
Jason P. Frank
the law
May 5, 2023
Hayley Kiyoko Defies Tennessee Drag Ban by Performing With Drag Queens
The pop star said “undercover” police warned her about the performance.
By
Justin Curto
exit interview
Apr. 18, 2023
Sasha Colby Manifested This
The legendary queen knew the time was finally right for her
Drag Race
domination
.
By
Jason P. Frank
drag excellence
Apr. 14, 2023
The Legend of Sasha Colby
Drag Race
’s trans alums on the power and promise of “your favorite drag queen’s favorite drag queen.”
By
Marah Eakin
book excerpt
Apr. 14, 2023
Drag, Disney, and the Gospel of Alyssa Edwards
In a new book of essays, Zach Zimmerman undergoes a
Drag Race
–inspired queer baptism.
By
Zach Zimmerman
where’s the beef?
Apr. 6, 2023
Bob the Drag Queen and Mistress Isabelle Brooks’s Beef Is Read, Written, Posted
So whose diss track packed more heat?
By
Justin Curto
rip
Apr. 4, 2023
Heklina, Influential San Franciso Drag Legend, Dead at 55
“I am utterly heartbroken, stunned, and focusing on what needs to get done next,” collaborator Peaches Christ shared.
By
Jason P. Frank
power
Nov. 23, 2022
Everything We Know About the Colorado Springs Shooting
Anderson Lee Aldrich faces preliminary murder and bias-crime charges after opening fire in an LGBTQ+ nightclub.
By
Olivia Truffaut-Wong
and
Claire Lampen
broadway’s good to youuuu
Nov. 22, 2022
Jinkx Monsoon Will Sing About Tits and Tats on Broadway
As the Matron Mama Morton in
Chicago.
By
Jason P. Frank
rip
Sept. 23, 2022
Cherry Valentine,
RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.
Season-Two Competitor, Dead at 28
“We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched,” the family of drag artist George Ward stated.
By
Jason P. Frank
nyfw spring 2023
Sept. 15, 2022
Drag Queens Are the New VIPs of Fashion Week
Fashion is learning to embrace drag culture outside the party scene.
By
Tyler McCall
drama
July 8, 2022
Give Monét and Jinkx Emmys for This
Drag Race All Stars
Lip-Sync But Actually
“Old MacDonald” has got nothing on
this
twist.
By
Justin Curto
the bigger picture
June 17, 2022
Queens of a Certain Age Deserve All the Flowers
With
Legends of Drag,
Harry James Hanson and Devin Antheus compile a living history alongside phenomenal portraits of drag icons.
By
Bindu Bansinath
fierce dramas
June 4, 2022
The Shady Nights of Williamsburg Drag
Where a generation of messy stars was born.
By
Nicole Pasulka
yaaass
Apr. 13, 2022
The Gay Gods Are Giving Us a
Drag Race
Winners’ Season
How’s this for a shakeup?
By
Justin Curto
injury report
Mar. 18, 2022
Kornbread “The Snack” Jeté Won’t Shantay for
Drag Race
Season 15
She left season 14 due to an ankle injury.
By
Justin Curto
are u coming?
Mar. 11, 2022
Aly & AJ Turned Out More Than Okay
A hangover-free night on the town with the former Disney pop stars.
By
Brock Colyar
are u coming?
Dec. 3, 2021
Where the Wild Things (and the Straights) Are
One night at House of X, the very Manhattan alter ego to Bushwick’s House of Yes.
By
Brock Colyar
culture
Sept. 16, 2021
A Different Kind of Coming-Out Story
The kind that isn’t actually a “story.” It’s a process.
By
Juan A. Ramírez
shablam!
July 2, 2021
This
Drag Race
All Stars
Lip Sync Got SICKENING
“Oh, y’all wanted a twist?”
By
Wolfgang Ruth
portfolio
June 21, 2021
Drag Is Back, Baby!
And with it, a kaleidoscope of feelings about what comes next.
By
Andrew Nguyen
recommendations
Mar. 18, 2020
Drag Shows Are a Happy Distraction
Where to livestream entertainment from all the best queens.
By
Andrew Nguyen
black royalty
Mar. 9, 2020
Nubia
Proclaims ‘Black Queens Matter’ in
Drag Race
and Beyond
A new revue masterminded by
Drag Race
alums aims to celebrate and elevate “Black royalty” in a way the franchise and its fans often fail to do.
By
Benjamin Lindsay
tv
June 10, 2019
How Drag Became America’s New National Pastime
It’s now a full-fledged spectator sport. And drag queens now have a shot at pop stardom.
By
Matthew Schneier
vulture lists
June 10, 2019
The Most Powerful Drag Queens in America, Ranked
After talking to talent agents and managers, club bookers, and producers, we determined America’s top-100
Drag Race
superstars.
By
The Editors
the cut portfolio
May 6, 2019
The Met Gayla Was Queer, Fabulous, and Totally Absurd
A celebration of camp in Brooklyn.
By
Andrew Nguyen
send noods
May 3, 2019
A Drag Queen, a Hot-Dog Eating Champion, and a Ton of Ramen Noodles
Inside a truly surreal performance piece at the Ace hotel.
By
Andrew Nguyen
beautiful things
Dec. 17, 2018
Maya Rudolph Saying ‘Bubble Bath’ Has Been Immortalized in Drag-Queen Form
And it’s perfect!
By
Megh Wright
life’s a drag
Sept. 11, 2018
Lessons in Life and Beauty From New York’s Best Drag Queens
“You’re allowed to be you in an exceptional way.”
By
Kathleen Hou
June 29, 2018
Drag Race
’s Asia O’Hara on Season 10 and Arguing With RuPaul
“It’s just two people having a conversation about something they feel very strongly about.”
By
Bowen Yang
and
Matt Rogers
chat room
June 29, 2018
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Season 10 Winner Aquaria on Victory, Vigilance, and the Vixen
“I gave it my all and I got it all.”
By
Bowen Yang
and
Matt Rogers
lists
June 28, 2018
The 100 Greatest
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Looks of All Time
The absolute best looks in
Drag Race
herstory. It’s time to pay respects to the slays of the past!
By
Bowen Yang
and
Matt Rogers
chat room
Mar. 16, 2018
RuPaul’s Drag Race
’s Kennedy Davenport on the
All Stars 3
Finale
“I actually had to shut down my phone. It was terrible.”
By
Molly Fitzpatrick
chat room
Feb. 23, 2018
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Star Aja on Death Drops, Pokémon, and Her Rap Career
“Nobody’s going to know me better than myself, and I think I’m f*cking sweet!”
By
Molly Fitzpatrick
chat room
Feb. 16, 2018
RuPaul’s Drag Race
’s Chi Chi Wishes She Did a Cardi B Impression for Snatch Game
“I really don’t do celebrity impersonations at all. I don’t know what made me pick Maya Angelou.”
By
Molly Fitzpatrick
gallery
June 23, 2017
Revisit Wigstock in Vintage Polaroids
Ahead of Pride weekend, discover David Yarritu’s photos from the subversive drag festival.
By
Sarah Nechamkin
gallery
May 24, 2017
This Fashion Book Has Drag Queens, Paint, and Polaroids
Jeremy Kost portrays makeup as identity in his new book
Like One of Your French Girls
.
By
Hyunjee Lee
gallery
Mar. 10, 2017
Drag Race
’s Sasha Velour Shows How to Pose for Polaroids on Warhol’s Camera
Shot by New York photographer Lucas Michael.
By
Lena Rawley
100 jokes
Feb. 10, 2017
The Humor at the Heart of RuPaul’s Drag Empire
From the start, RuPaul has built his success on comedy and the idea of flawed reality.
By
E. Alex Jung
gallery
Sept. 16, 2016
Finally There’s an Illustrated Guide to RuPaul
The first two pages say only “Shantay, you stay.”
By
Sarah Spellings
party chats
Oct. 1, 2015
13-Year-Old Rose McGowan Danced at Gay Nightclubs Dressed As Charlie Chaplin
“I was taken in by two lovely drag queens.”
By
Bennett Marcus
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