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!
Meet the queens of Drag Race Germany!
The first season of Drag Race Germany is slated to air on September 5th and we finally know the identities of the cast! Barbie Q, Kelly Heelton, LéLé Cocoon, Loreley Rivers, Metamorkid, Nikita Vegaz, Pandora Nox, Tessa Testicle, The Only Naomy, Victoria Shakespears, and Yvonne Nightstand. Got any early favorites? Let us know in the comments below!
Night Of The Living Drag tour is back and coming to a city near you!
Yvie Oddly will be hosting the Twilight Zone-themed Halloween show hitting the road this October. Joined by Angeria, Denali, Icesis Couture, Jaida Essence Hall, Jorgeous, Plastique, Rosé and Tayce. See if the tour is stopping in your city and pick up tickets here.
There will be a second season of Trixie Motel!
You read that right. Trixie Mattel’s partner took to Instagram to share that there will indeed be another season of her hit show, Trixie Motel! That’s all we know so far, but check back because we will be sure to keep you updated!
A drag queen revenge thriller is premiering in the UK!
When a drag queen’s career is ruined by a homophobic attack, she gets revenge on her attacker. Sounds amazing, right? Well, that’s the premise of the film Femme, which is being released in the UK! Learn more about it here.
Skincare meets drag queen?!
Are you obsessed with skincare and Monique Heart? Us too. Now, you can combine your two loves with the new facemask line released by MoBeauty! There’s something for every skin type, so be sure to shop the essentials!
The DNC featured its first drag queen speaker at their LGBTQ+ gala and you may recognize her!
Brita Filter was the first drag queen to speak at the Democratic National Committee’s LGBTQ+ gala! She got to share the stage with Vice President Kamala Harris and share her important insight as a drag artist during this difficult political climate. What an accomplishment!
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!