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!
Nicole Kidman wants to perform her brilliant AMC ad with a drag queen
Somehow, heartbreak feels good in a place like this. We all love the incredible AMC ad presented by Nicole Kidman and in a recent interview, she gushed that she would love to hit the stage with a drag performer and say those beautiful words.
“My dream will be to be onstage doing it with a drag queen,” she told Elle when asked about her thoughts on drag queens performing her “We Make Movies Better” ad. “I’ve got to be able to do that at some point.”
OK, which queen do you want to see on stage with Nicole for this? Please tell me in the comments below. I need to know!
In Memory of Atlanta’s pioneering queen, Mr. Charlie Brown
Mr. Charlie Brown, a beloved staple in the Atlanta drag scene, has passed away. She suffered an infection following heart surgery earlier this year. Even the city posted on X in honor of the late performer, sharing how much she impacted the culture in the city. She will be missed!
RuPaul’s new book has hit shelves
The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul is out and already a best seller. If you’ve read the book, let us know your thoughts!
Four Drag Race queens star in new Tubi movie
Want to watch a free horror movie starring drag queens? Tubi has got you covered. The new movie, Slay, stars Cara Melle, Crystal Methyd, Trinity the Tuck, and Heidi N Closet. Oh yeah, and there are vampires. Add it to your weekend watch list!
Competitors for the inaugural Miss Gay America Femme Announced
At nationals last year, the Miss Gay America pageantry system announced that they have created a new pageant within their family called Miss Gay America Femme with a motto of, “Where every woman’s uniqueness is celebrated”. This week they announced the sixteen women that will compete for the inaugural crown next January. To learn more about the pageant, which is geared towards both cis and transgender women, check out their website here and congratulations to the first class of competitors!
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!
