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The Physical Toll of Drag Is a Brutal—But Constant—Reality for Performers
Makeup and wigs often conceal injuries like broken toes and cracked ribs.
Manila Luzon Wants To See a Philippine Version of ‘Drag Race’
“Whenever I do a show in the Philippines, I feel like I’m at home with my culture, like I did when I was a kid dancing the tinikling.”
Shantay, You Pay: Inside the Heavy Financial Burden of Going On ‘Drag Race’
As drag has gotten more mainstream, it’s gotten further from its DIY roots—and performing on the biggest stage is becoming prohibitively expensive.
'Bing Bang Bong' – The Songwriters Behind 'U K Hun' On Their Viral Hit
We spoke to Leland and Freddy Scott about writing the song that refuses to leave your head.
My Dad Is a Pro Wrestler, I'm a Drag Queen – We're Not So Different
Baltimore queen Washington Heights was still disowned by her father, the Extreme Championship brawler New Jack.
Vietnam Has a Thriving Drag Scene, But It Still Has Ways to Go in Advancing LGBTQ Rights
Today, queer folk are part of the social fabric of urban life in Vietnam. But progress still needs to be made.
COVID-19 Forces Drag Queens to Take Their Shows Online
"We can laugh. We can have a good time, even if that means having it in the comfort of our homes."
Drag Performer Says She Was Denied Entry into Austin, Texas Whataburger
The security guard at the door blocked Erika Klash from entering but did not give her a reason why.
Brutally Honest American Queens Review 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK'
The massively popular show has started its UK run, so we made several American drag artists watch it, then share their thoughts.
Rare Candid Portraits of Drag Artists That Capture What’s Underneath
I wanted spontaneous portraits of Bushwig's drag performers—so I scared them with a fake rat.
These Glorious Photos Show Off the Subversive World Where Drag Meets Wrestling
"With Choke Hole we want to take wrestling and amplify [its] queer subtext explicitly. We want to show that queer people can be strong."
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