In film and on TV, he was a sign of cultural progress. Then he was a tired stereotype. Then he disappeared. So why do we want him back?
Category: Drag (Performance)
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RuPaul Is Sending a Rainbow Bus to Give Away Books Targeted by Bans
The star, whose show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has an international following, is one of the founders of a new online bookstore promoting underrepresented authors. The giveaways are part of its outreach.
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Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme Make the Holidays a Drag
The “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alums Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme put on a queer, clever and heartfelt Christmas show that keeps getting bigger.
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Charles Busch, Drag Legend, Tells All in His New Memoir
“Leading Lady,” a mosaic of reminiscence and self-analysis, explores the ascent of a man who’s really good at playing women.
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4 LGBTQ-Friendly Towns in Red States That May Be Worth a Visit
Fire Island or Provincetown? Not exactly. We asked L.G.B.T.Q. people in four queer-friendly enclaves what they love about their communities and why they’re worth a visit.
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Sasha Colby, ‘Drag Race’ Winner, Shares Her Travel Tips
This season’s winner, now serving frequent-flier realness on her victory lap, shares tips for packing (Ziploc bags) and navigating the T.S.A. while transgender.
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What Partygoers Wore to a Gwyneth Paltrow-Themed Drag Show in NYC
Partygoers donned glitter and gowns in homage to the actress and jade egg enthusiast at a party in Brooklyn.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Never Saw My Parents Kiss’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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Walter Cole, Who Dazzled as Darcelle, the World’s Oldest Drag Performer, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:He turned a run-down tavern into a drag cabaret that became a hub and a fund-raising powerhouse for the L.G.B.T.Q. community as well as a beloved Portland, Ore., institution.
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‘I’m an Electric Lampshade’ Review: My Accountant, the Pop Star
The New York Times – Movies:A 60-year-old retiree travels to the Philippines to follow his dreams of stardom in this documentary.