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!
See who won big at the DIVA Awards!
After taking a pause following the COVID-19 pandemic, Sydney’s Drag Industry Variety Awards (DIVA) returned this week and crowned some amazing queens. Cassandra the Queen won Sydney’s Favorite Show Girl, Felicity Frockaccino was crowned Sydney’s Favorite Drag Hostess, and Vybe won DIVA Rising Star and is sharing the title of Entertainer of the Year with Carmen Geddit. Congrats to all the winners!
Willam will be performing off-Broadway
Get ready to see Willam perform as Ruth in Titanique at the Daryl Roth Theater. The Titanic parody is sure to be hilarious. While it will be running in August, Willam does not join the cast until September 5th, so plan accordingly!
Pattya Hart is in her pageant judge era!
Pattya Hart was named part of the judging panel at the Miss Universe Thailand 2023 pageant! She knows a thing or two about competing in pageants, having won Miss Gay America in 2020. Congrats, Pattya!
A market pop-up is happening at the World of Wonder building this weekend!
Some of your favorite queens, including Pandora Boxx, Mariah Paris Balenciaga, Scarlet Envy, Ongina, and Scarlett Bobo will be selling merchandise and hanging out at the World of Wonder building in Hollywood this weekend. House of Love cocktails and mocktails will also be available for purchase. The event unfolds from 12-4 pm!
See some of your favorite queens kiki with Entertainment Weekly
Sasha Colby, Jimbo, Salina EsTities, LaLa Ri, and Malaysia Babydoll Fierce sat down with Entertainment Weekly to talk about their big wins this year on RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (even if one of the wins was having the worst look on the runway of their season). If anything, watch to hear Jimbo call Loosey LaDuca “Loosey DaLuca.” Watch the video and read the story here.
Miss’d America reveals this year’s competitors
The Miss’d America Pageant is returning to Atlantic City this coming September 9th and the The Miss’d America Organization revealed the queens that will be competing for the crown this year. The pageant raises awareness and money for the South Jersey Aids Alliance. Click here for tickets and more information.
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!
