Salon

“Nobody’s getting rich doing drag”: It costs to be a queen

If you’ve ever seen a drag queen performance — either in person at your local club or on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” — you’ve likely admired their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. But one thing ...
Los Angeles Times

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ judges and cast revealed and ready to take over

Drag queens are ready to rule the world in the first-ever “RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars.” Twelve drag queens from around the world will compete for the title of “Queen of the ...
The New York Times

Alaska Knows Why Her Drag Show Resonates: ‘It’s About Family’

Performances in N.Y.C. The performer discusses her Off Broadway musical about warring queens. “Everyone can connect to being a young person not feeling understood,” she said. Justin Andrew Honard — ...
New York Post

Harvard hires drag queen named ‘LaWhore Vagistan’ as visiting professor

Harvard University hired a drag performer as a new professor — who is expected to teach a class on TV show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” in the spring semester, the Ivy League school announced over the ...