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entertainment2 years ago

"Unmasking the Mysterious Green Goblin at the 2023 Emmys"

At the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, Ru Paul's Drag Race cast member Princess Poppy made a bold statement by dressing as a green goblin, turning heads with her unconventional red carpet attire. The drag queen's dramatic look, inspired by The Green Goblin from Spider Man, included facial prosthetics and a handbag adorned with punk doll heads. While some were bewildered by her appearance, others praised her for breaking the mold. Ru Paul's Drag Race continued its winning streak at the awards, with Ru Paul advocating for drag performers during his acceptance speech.

via Daily Mail|
#75th-primetime-emmy-awards#drag-queen#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

"Jennifer Lopez's Surprise Encounters and Celebrations in West Hollywood"

Jennifer Lopez surprised patrons at The Abbey's Sunday Service drag brunch in West Hollywood by making a surprise appearance and coming face-to-face with her drag queen impersonator, Jo Lopez. The two shared a hug and conversation on stage, with Jo expressing her excitement on social media. Lopez also presented a plaque to the founder of The Abbey, a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community, and served drinks from her ready-made spirits company, Delola, during the event.

via Daily Mail|
#drag-queen#entertainment#jennifer-lopez
society2 years ago

Controversy Erupts as Drag Queen Story Hour Faces Opposition at California Library

A drag queen named Pickle was stopped from entering a California library for a children's drag queen story hour by protestors. The event, labeled 'Drag Queen Storytime', was meant to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month but was canceled due to the protesters blocking Pickle's entry. Video footage shows Pickle surrounded by police officers as protestors shout and chant. The protestors claimed they wanted to protect children, while organizers argued that the event promoted diversity and inclusion. The topic of drag queens reading to minors has become controversial, with some states banning such events.

via Daily Mail|
#childrens-event#drag-queen#lgbtq
crime2 years ago

"Controversial BBC Report Omits Drag Queen Connection in Pedophile Arrest"

The BBC removed references to an accused pedophile's background as a drag queen and Pride event planner in their report on his arrest. The article originally mentioned his drag queen past and involvement in organizing a gay Pride event, but these details were later removed. The BBC claimed that the changes were made because the original article included details not reported in court. The accused, Andrew Way, pleaded guilty to sending sexual messages to a child and breaching his sexual harm prevention order. He was sentenced to 34 months in jail and given a new sexual harm prevention order.

via Fox News|
#arrest#bbc#court
entertainment2 years ago

From Corporate to Couture: The Inspiring Journey of Mrs. Kasha Davis

Ed Popil, who worked as a telemarketing manager for 18 years, decided to pursue a career as a drag queen under the name Mrs. Kasha Davis. After appearing on "RuPaul's Drag Race" in 2015, Popil turned his drag alter ego into a full-time business, with multiple income streams including performances, merchandise sales, Cameo messages, a book, and a children's TV show. Popil emphasizes the importance of authenticity and treating drag as a business. He also discusses the financial costs of competing on "Drag Race" and the need for financial discipline when running one's own business. Popil aims to spread messages of positivity, self-love, acceptance, and inclusivity through his drag persona.

via CNBC|
#career-change#drag-queen#entertainment
lifestyle2 years ago

"Drag Queen's Multifaceted Success: $70,000 Income from 12 Streams in New York"

Cesar Villavicencio, a 36-year-old drag queen known as Pixie Aventura, earns around $70,000 a year through various streams of income in New York City. He performs in drag five nights a week, has a summer residency in Fire Island, and also does corporate engagements. Villavicencio attributes his success to starting drag before it became mainstream and his drive and talent as a performer. He manages his finances by budgeting for housing, transportation, food, makeup, costumes, and other expenses. He has an emergency savings fund and contributes to a SEP IRA for retirement. Villavicencio plans to continue pursuing higher-level work in theater, television, film, and music while gradually stepping back from the nightlife scene.

via CNBC|
#career#drag-queen#financial-planning
odd-news2 years ago

Man disrupts beauty pageant after wife loses.

A man disrupted the Miss Gay Mato Grosso 2023 pageant in Brazil by rushing the stage and slamming the crown to the floor after his partner, Nathally Becker, came in second place. Emanuelly Belini was declared the winner of the pageant. The event's organizer is seeking police assistance to hold the man responsible for covering the cost of the broken crown.

via Daily Mail|
#beauty-pageant#brazil#crown
entertainment2 years ago

Makeup artist defends Ursula's look in 'Little Mermaid' remake.

Peter Smith King, the makeup artist for Disney's live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid," has rejected criticism that the studio should have hired a member of the LGBTQ+ community to style the character Ursula. King, who created Ursula's look for the blockbuster, called the criticism "ridiculous" and denied taking inspiration from the 1989 animated version of the film. Some have argued that the character should have been styled by a drag queen, but King said that a makeup artist or designer could design makeup without having an attachment to the nature of what they're doing.

via Los Angeles Times|
#drag-queen#entertainment#lgbtq
entertainment2 years ago

"The Little Mermaid: Makeup, Backlash, and Spinoff Ideas"

The makeup artist responsible for transforming Melissa McCarthy into Ursula for the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has responded to criticism that a queer artist should have been hired instead. The artist, who denies Ursula's final look was based on drag performances, called the backlash "ridiculous" and said he could do as good a job as a queer makeup artist. The original Ursula was inspired by drag queen Divine.

via Vulture|
#backlash#drag-queen#entertainment
society2 years ago

Controversy surrounds North Face's drag queen ad campaign.

The North Face's "Summer of Pride" ad campaign featuring a drag queen spokesperson has drawn backlash from conservative consumers on social media. The ad, which invites customers to "come out in nature" with the company's pride collection, has been compared to Bud Light's partnership with a transgender influencer. The North Face's parent company, VF Corporation, defended the ad, stating that the outdoors should be a welcoming and safe place for all. The controversy comes after Target faced criticism for its own Pride collection, including selling "tuck-friendly" swimsuits for transgender people.

via Fox News|
#backlash#drag-queen#lgbtq
society2 years ago

Iowa Safe Schools and Matt McCoy host successful drag story hour in Des Moines library.

The Des Moines Central Library hosted its first drag story hour led by Iowa Safe Schools and Supervisor Matt McCoy, who represents Polk County's First District. The event aimed to promote education, reading, and acceptance. Children who attended the drag story hour were allowed to pick one of three banned books read during the story hour. The event was met with a prayer circle outside the venue, but organizers and attendees emphasized the importance of diversity and love.

via Des Moines Register|
#acceptance#banned-books#drag-queen
crime2 years ago

Pastor Arrested Again at Drag Queen Event Over Easter Weekend.

Canadian pastor Derek Reimer, who has been arrested three times in the past five weeks for protesting drag queen story events for children, spent Easter weekend behind bars for alleged hate speech. He now faces eight new charges, including criminal harassment, causing a disturbance, and breaching his release conditions. The Calgary Police confirmed that the charges are being investigated as hate-motivated. Reimer's arrests indicate the government's "open hatred toward Christianity," according to Pastor Artur Pawlowski.

via Fox News|
#arrest#canada#crime
entertainment2 years ago

San Francisco Drag Icon Heklina Found Dead in London at 54

San Francisco drag queen Heklina, born Stefan Grygelko, was found dead in London by a friend before a performance of their drag show "Mommie Queerest." The cause of death is unknown. Heklina was a trailblazing community icon and founder of the popular weekly drag show "Mother." She was also renowned for playing the role of Dorothy in "The Golden Girls Live" drag show and co-founding the drag and cabaret venue Oasis. The iconic Castro Theater in San Francisco changed its marquee to read: "Rest in Power Heklina! 1968-2023."

via New York Post |
#drag-queen#entertainment#heklina