The drag world is moving a mile a minute these days! If you’re worried you might have missed some of the week’s biggest stories, we understand. That’s where The Week in Drag comes in, your weekly look at the biggest stories unfolding in the drag scene. From shocking moments that unfold in the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise to what’s going on in your local scene, we’ve got you covered!
Start prepping for Drag Con LA!
RuPaul’s Drag Con is returning to Los Angeles in 2023! The convention celebrating all things drag will be back at the Los Angeles Convention Center May 12-13. If you’re hoping to snag tickets, there will be a limited Black Friday and Cyber Monday flash sale from Wednesday, November 23rd through Monday the 28th for those subscribed to World of Wonder’s email list. WERRRK.com will be there again and we hope to see you there too!
Good luck to Shangela as the Dancing With The Stars approaches
Our Shangela made it to the finale of Dancing With The Stars finale! It’s no surprise, as she has slayed the competition. We’re all rooting for her and so is Lady Gaga, who sent her some words of encouragement this week. Tune in Monday to see if she snatches the win!
Rest In Peace Coti Collins
This week we lost a legend in the world of drag, former Miss Gay America and acclaimed Reba McEntire impersonator Coti Collins. Reba herself shared her thoughts on the loss of Coti. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Coti’s friends, family and fans,
If you’re not watching Drag Race Italia, you’re missing out!
Season 2 of Drag Race Italia is a lot of fun! If you’re not tuning in to WOWPresents+ every Thursday for new episodes, you’re missing drag queens spinning on a giant wheel, taking turns as fortune tellers in an acting challenge, and face-offs in ball pits. It’s not too late to catch up on the action!
A new season of We’re Here starts soon
The heartwarming HBO Max show that takes Shangela, Bob The Drag Queen, and Eureka O’Hara to some of the most anti-gay cities in the country to start conversations about LGBTQ+ rights is back! The show’s third season kicks off on November 25th and we can’t wait to tune in!
Viola Vainglory fights for trans and drag rights in the midst of a horrible proposed bill in Tennessee
Viola Vainglory took to Instagram to spread awareness about devastating legislation proposed in Tennessee. This bill would ban drag completely in any space children can view. This would impact pride and other public performances. Viola made a powerful message on Instagram.
“This proposed bill might seem innocuous, but it’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing, with the potential to harm not just drag and burlesque performers, but importantly, trans people just living their lives,” She wrote. “The penalties for this are steep, and the potential for misuse is broad. This won’t go up for a vote til next year, which means we’ve got time to lift our voices against it!”
If you are in TN, please write your local representatives and fight against this bill!
Showbiz
If you’re in Worcester, MA this December, you have to check out the next Harley’s Fun House, an open-stage competition at Ralph’s Rock Diner. Any and all drag or burlesque performers can participate. Showtime is 9 pm and features performances from Harley Queen, Bootz, and Cortana Wednesday.
Have You Seen This?
Pangina Heals shared an amazing video from a club in the Philippines this week that you simply HAVE to see!
Now you’re caught up on The Week in Drag! Did you see an amazing pageant and want to share the results? Did you see a show that had you shook as the kids say? Is there a big story in your local drag scene you want to share? Send us an email (contact@werrrk.com) and it might be featured in a future edition of The Week in Drag!
