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Colman Domingo appears in drag in Sabrina Carpenter's music video inspired by 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and responds to criticism by emphasizing it's just a character, encouraging fans to enjoy the fun and not take it too seriously.
Nicholas Galitzine, known for his roles in various projects, including the upcoming historical drama Mary & George, revealed that he filmed four sex scenes in one day for the series. He described the experience as empowering and integral to the plot, but also awkward to watch with his parents at the premiere. Additionally, he expressed his appreciation for RuPaul's Drag Race, even adopting a drag name, Anita Greencard, and allowing his makeup artist to transform him into a drag queen during a snowstorm shutdown on set.
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee, has refused to protect Texas college students' right to host a drag show, claiming that drag is not protected expression under the First Amendment but rather "vulgar and lewd" "sexualized conduct" that may be outlawed to protect "the sexual exploitation and abuse of children." This decision is in line with Kacsmaryk's history of substituting his far-right beliefs for legal analysis. The case may be appealed to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and ultimately reach the Supreme Court, where a majority of justices are unlikely to side with the censorship of drag shows.
Researchers at Brown University have conducted experiments to study how water flows around partially submerged spheres and have made several unexpected discoveries. They found that partially submerged objects experience greater drag than fully submerged objects, even at low flow speeds. Additionally, they discovered that spheres with a water-repellent (hydrophobic) coating experience greater drag than spheres with a water-attracting (hydrophilic) coating, contrary to current understanding. These findings could lead to a better understanding of fluid flow in biological systems and potentially improve the design of ships, aircraft, and small-scale autonomous robots.
From "Some Like It Hot" to "Kinky Boots," here are 11 essential drag films from the '50s to early aughts to watch this Pride month. These films have often fallen short of representing the richness of drag, but they've been embraced as cannon by the queer community and continue to be touch points for generations of LGBTQ+ people who embrace the good, bad and everything but ugly of drag on the big screen.
Maren Morris dressed in full Willie Nelson drag for Billboard's Pride cover and received a stamp of approval from the country icon himself. In a cheeky comment on Instagram, Nelson wrote, "Was wondering where that outfit went." Morris and drag performers discussed legislative attacks against the LGBTQ community and Morris offered advice to fellow country artists on speaking up for what they believe in.
Maren Morris and four drag stars discuss the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, including "drag bans," on the queer community. At least 15 states are considering or have passed similar legislation to Tennessee's drag ban. The group emphasizes the importance of drag as a form of self-expression and the need to educate oneself on LGBTQ+ issues. They also call out the misogyny and sexism that often excludes drag kings and trans women from mainstream recognition.
The second annual WeHo Pride was held in West Hollywood, California, over the weekend of June 2-4, featuring the OutLoud music festival with performances by Carly Rae Jepsen, Passion Pit, and more. Celebrities including Melissa McCarthy, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Grace Jones attended the event, with McCarthy named an "Icon" of the WeHo Pride Parade. The parade saw many marchers carrying signs protesting the current wave of anti-drag legislation in the US, while McCarthy wore a headpiece that said "Say Gay" in protest of Florida's Parental Rights in Education bill.
Lizzo, the first Black woman to headline BottleRock Napa Valley, saw threatening signs before her performance, but refused to let the bigots win. She did not specify the signs, but a Napa Valley Register article from 2021 describes controversy around signs reading “CHOKE THE WOKE” and “AMERICA LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT” posted near the Napa Valley Expo. Lizzo's show featured a number of political moments, including a shout of “Drag is not a crime!” Despite the threats, Lizzo still seemed like she was having fun onstage and had the most crowded performance of the day.
Marjorie Taylor Greene defended her boyfriend, Brian Glenn, after an old video of him dressed in drag went viral. The Republican congresswoman from Georgia has been criticized for being a hypocrite due to her anti-drag stance. However, Greene explained that Glenn dressed in drag for a morning news segment in Dallas years ago to report on an upcoming local theatre production. Greene has been outspoken about her views on the transgender and LGBT+ communities, arguing that drag performances should be banned for children. Republicans have already begun enacting drag bans, including in Tennessee.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican congresswoman who has previously criticized drag queens, defended her boyfriend, Brian Glenn, after a resurfaced video showed him dressed in drag. Greene called out "morons" accusing her and Glenn of hypocrisy and explained that he dressed in drag for a morning news segment in Dallas years ago. The couple went public with their relationship last month, and rumors about Greene's personal life have been circulating. Greene has previously spoken out against drag queens and accused Antifa of supporting them.
Marjorie Taylor Greene defended her boyfriend, right-wing producer Brian Glenn, after a clip of him dressed in drag was posted online. She called those attacking him for hypocrisy "morons." Drag performances have been pulled into a storm surrounding transgender rights and, in part, children. In recent months Republican-led states that have introduced or tried to pass legislation on the access of trans youth to gender-affirming health care, school bathrooms and sports, have also targeted drag performances.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene defended her boyfriend, Brian Glenn, after an old video of him dressed in drag resurfaced on Twitter. Greene, who has previously taken an anti-drag stance, laughed off the video and called the left "stupid." In the past, she has claimed that allowing children to attend drag shows should be illegal and accused Democrats of using IRS agents to target Trump voters who refused to support "drag queen story time for children." Glenn, a producer at a right-wing broadcasting network, reposted the video and said he loved the experience.
RuPaul's house, featured in an Architectural Digest tour, is a black-and-white patterned wonderland with pops of bright orange. The two-bedroom-sized menswear closet is filled with more fabulousness than most people accrue in their entire lives, and there's an entirely separate drag closet. RuPaul seems to be able to name the person who designed every chair, tile, and lightbulb, and the bright orange accents are because of how the color makes RuPaul feel.
Hundreds of people marched in West Hollywood to show support for the LGBTQ+ community and oppose anti-trans and anti-drag bills being introduced across the US. The Drag March LA rally included members of nonprofit organizations and faith groups, who voiced their opposition to proposed laws targeting LGBTQ+ rights. Speakers at the rally, including city and county leaders, vowed to continue fighting for the protection of all human beings at risk from hatred and bigotry.