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The third series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World features ten international drag queens competing for a £50,000 prize and the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World, with the new season premiering on BBC Three and iPlayer on January 27, 2026.
To celebrate Pride Month, a list of the 20 best songs by drag queens has been compiled, featuring tracks from iconic performers like RuPaul, Pabllo Vittar, Trixie Mattel, and Alaska Thunderfuck. The list highlights a range of genres and styles, showcasing the musical talents of these drag artists beyond their lip-syncing and performance skills.
"RuPaul's Drag Race" alums Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are putting on a queer, clever, and heartfelt Christmas show that has grown from small clubs to a 30-city theater tour. The show features dancing candy canes, glittery gowns, and songs about trauma. The duo's holiday show has become a tradition for many fans, offering a sense of homecoming and chosen family during the holiday season. This year's show focuses on unity and lifting each other up, with Jinkx and DeLa teaming up against a common enemy: the show itself.
Russian drag queens fear a looming ban as the country's supreme court is expected to label the "international LGBT movement" as an extremist organization, further intensifying the crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community. If approved, individuals with "non-traditional" sexual orientation or gender identity could face imprisonment. Drag queens express concern over losing creative expression and diversity, while organizers take extra precautions to ensure safety. Despite the risks, drag queens vow to continue living authentically and hope to change minds through dialogue.
A LGBTQ+ Pride event in Cedar Park, Texas, featuring drag performances was postponed due to threatening calls made to the hosting Starbucks. The event, named "Coffee and Drag Queens," aimed to raise awareness for drag as an art form. The postponement was also influenced by recent violence in the area, including the murder of Akira Ross, which her family and friends believe should be investigated as a hate crime. The drag queens involved expressed concern over the increase in discrimination against drag performers, despite its growing popularity, and emphasized the positive impact drag has on the LGBTQ+ community.
Starbucks in Cedar Park, Texas, canceled a coffee with drag queens event at one of its stores due to threats received. The event, originally scheduled for June 24, will be reimagined and held in August during Austin's Pride celebration. The decision to cancel was made after the fatal shooting of Akira Ross, a transgender woman, in Cedar Park. Starbucks officials stated that the safety of their partners, customers, and performers was their primary concern. Some members of the LGBTQ+ community expressed disappointment with the cancellation, while other businesses in Cedar Park have successfully held Pride events without facing threats. Starbucks reaffirmed its support for the LGBTQ+ community and highlighted its history of inclusivity and support for LGBTQ+ rights.
Conservative lawmakers in the US are targeting drag queens with over 50 bills across the country, with some states passing laws that ban minors from seeing drag performances. Advocates for the LGBTQ+ community say these bills are less about protecting children and more about restricting the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. The backlash against drag queens began with complaints over drag queen story hours in public libraries, but its roots can be found in ongoing debates over transgender rights. Despite the current backlash, drag queens have been an integral part of pop culture for centuries.
Makeup artist Peter King, who transformed Melissa McCarthy into Ursula for The Little Mermaid, has slammed the criticism surrounding his work and employment on the blockbuster live-action remake. Many drag queens have criticized Disney for not hiring a queer makeup artist to bring Ursula's iconic look to life, as her original aesthetic in the 1989 animated classic was based on legendary drag queen Divine. King hit back at the notion that an artist needs to have an 'attachment' to their work and even declared that he did not use Divine as an inspiration for McCarthy's version of Ursula. McCarthy has been a staunch supporter of drag queens and the art form for research.
Charlize Theron was spotted on a lunch date with model Alex Dimitrijevic in Los Angeles, holding hands and looking happy. Theron has been in past relationships with Sean Penn, Stuart Townsend, and Gabriel Aubry, and is a mother to two daughters. She recently spoke out in support of drag queens and the LGBTQ community at a telethon event. Theron has also been open about her elder daughter, Jackson, identifying as female.
Megyn Kelly criticized Charlize Theron for supporting drag queens against proposed legislation in several states banning public drag performances. Kelly argued that some drag queen shows are deeply disturbing and can include the grooming of young children. She also referenced Theron's adopted 11-year-old daughter Jackson, who is transgender, and suggested that even Theron should be against such shows.
Actress Charlize Theron spoke out in support of drag queens at the 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' telethon, threatening to "f*** up" anyone who criticizes them. Theron, whose adopted son identifies as female, praised drag queens and suggested she would have it out with anybody going after them. The event aimed to combat the recent rash of laws seeking to prevent children from seeing drag performances, with Tennessee becoming the first state to explicitly ban drag shows in public spaces. Other states, including Kentucky, Texas, and Missouri, have introduced similar anti-drag bills.
Kelsea Ballerini's performance with drag queens at the CMT Music Awards only received two complaints to the FCC, one from Texas and one from Alaska, despite facing online backlash from some country music fans. The appearances were fully planned and Kelsea stood by her decision to include the drag backup.
Kevin Bacon and his wife Kyra Sedgwick released a viral video of themselves dancing in support of drag queens after Tennessee banned drag performances on public property and near schools. Bacon appealed to fans for donations to the ACLU's project "The Drag Defense Fund." The star couple were both wearing shirts emblazoned with the words "Drag is an art and drag is a right." Other states, including Idaho, Kentucky, North Dakota, Montana, Oklahoma and Utah, are considering similar bans on drag performances.
Lizzo brought out a group of drag queens during her concert in Knoxville, Tennessee, in protest of the state's recent legislation that bans drag shows from taking place in public or in front of children. She addressed the audience, saying that she wanted to create a safe space in Tennessee where they can celebrate drag entertainers and celebrate their differences. Lizzo thanked the drag queens for showing their pride in Tennessee and standing up for their rights.
Lizzo brought out drag performers, including Aquaria, Kandy Muse, Asia O’Hara and Vanessa Vanji, during her concert in Knoxville, Tennessee, in protest against the state’s legislation designed to restrict drag performances in public. The law against “adult cabaret” in public or in front of minors was temporarily blocked by a federal judge in late March, who said it was too vaguely written. Civil rights groups have criticized the law as a violation of free speech.