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!
Let Willam remind you that nobody died at Stonewall
Don’t be a Derrick Barry this Pride season and learn all about your history from Willam. No one died at Stonewall, and Willam is educating the masses on more history with MISTR. Tune in here.
“Drag Race Mexico” Season 2 Premieres at World of Wonder Studios
The premiere event and first-look screening of the premiere of “Drag Race Mexico” Season 2 took place this past Thursday at World of Wonder Studios. The event was attended by beloved drag queens Kerri Colby, Crystal Methyd, Scarlet Envy, April Carrión, Scarlett Bobo, and more. In addition to a star-studded red carpet, the event also featured a special performance by Mirage, an advanced screening of the premiere episode, and a reception with themed bites and House Of Love cocktails and mocktails.
“Drag Race Mexico” S2 premiered June 20th, with new episodes dropping weekly exclusively on WOW Presents Plus in the US and globally.
Trixie is taking a break
She may just be the hardest-working woman in show business. Trixie Mattel, who has been working non-stop since her run on RuPaul’s Drag Race season 7 is taking a much-deserved break from drag. Sadly for us, that means no social media, podcast, or YouTube videos! Have no fear, she will be back. Let’s wish her a wonderful, relaxing break! And no, she is not secretly filming a season of Drag Race!
Carmen Carrera is calling out Pose
Pose, the incredible show that told the story of New York’s ball scene, is being called out by RuPaul’s Drag Race season 3 contestant Carmen Carrera. She claims that Janet Mock ripped off her life story in the character Angel. What do you all think? Is there truth to this accusation?
Stacy Layne Matthews has been hospitalized
We are sending all our love to Drag Race icon, Miss Henny herself, Stacy Layne Matthews as she deals with health complications in the hospital. She lost control of her legs due to a spine issue while in Arizona for a gig. She’s unable to fly home and needs to go to a rehabilitation center. She is sharing updates on her Instagram. Go send her some love and tip her some coin if you can, medical bills are NO joke!
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!
