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!
Drag queens are making waves at the 2024 Olympic games!
France opened the Olympic ceremony with a group of drag queens – including Paloma and Piche of Drag Race France– in what many are calling a mockery of the Last Supper. Of course, Republicans are freaking out. Do y’all think they were mocking the Last Supper? I thought they were just being fierce and breaking barriers for the LGBTQ+ community. I mean, Lady Gaga performed before that. It was just a lovely queer event!
Nicky Doll shined during the Olympics
Nicky Doll of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 12 and the host of Drag Race France got to perform her new single, I Had a Dream during the opening ceremony! Check out the video above to see a clip of her groundbreaking performance!
Queens have been crowned at the WOWIE Awards!
In case you missed it, last weekend at RuPaul’s DragCon, the winners of the WOWIE Awards were announced. La Grande Dame won best new artist, Jimbo landed the best comedian award, and Bianca Del Rio took home the award for best tour with her Dead Inside tour. Be sure to check out the other winners here.
Don’t Miss Magnus Hastings’ Work in Liverpool!
If you are a fan of drag, you are automatically a fan of Magnus Hastings, one of the most influential drag photographers in the industry! From July 25th – August 25th, you can see his work in the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. Go see his collection if you’re in the area!
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!
