BeBe Zahara Benet Releases 'Heavy'
“Heavy” arrives with a futuristic and fashion-forward music video helmed by Assaad Yacoub, who previously directed Benet’s viral “Jungle Kitty” and “Banjo” visuals. “Heavy” is written by Ben Obi (producer), BeBe Zahara Benet, Taylor Hamilton and Diego Wyatt; and is released via Producer Entertainment Group/Warner Brothers/Savannah Street.
Jinkx Monsoon, Peppermint & More Join 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon
Initial confirmed talent includes Alaska, BeBe Zahara Benet, Bob The Drag Queen, Brandon Stansell, Darienne Lake, Desmond Is Amazing, Divina De Campo, Eureka O’Hara, Frankie Grande, Ginger Minj, Jackie Beat, Jiggly Caliente, Jinkx Monsoon, Jujubee, Justin Martindale, Katya, Kerri Colby, Laganja Estranja, Manila Luzon, Peppermint, and more.
JAYU Presents The 10th Anniversary HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL
JAYU presents the 10th anniversary celebration of the HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL + (HRFF+), a week-long presentation of social justice focused art, film, workshops, and more. HRFF+ is a ten day Festival presented from Dec. 1 - 10, 2021 at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, JAYU Studio and also virtually - details at www.hrff.ca
BEING BEBE Will Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
Immediately following, BEING BEBE will have the honor of being the Closing Night film at the 2021 Provincetown International Film Festival with two in-person screenings at the Waters Edge Cinema on Wednesday, June 23rd & Thursday, June 24th with BeBe Zahara Benet, director/producer Emily Branham, and producer Marc Smolowitz in attendance.
TLC Announces Premiere Date for DRAGNIFICENT!
TLC'S upcoming heartfelt and outrageous transformation series, DRAGNIFICENT! will premiere on Sunday, April 19 at 11pm ET/PT before settling into its regular time slot on Monday, April 20 at 10pm ET/PT. Following each episode, mid-form series “Dragnificent: Behind the Queens” can be seen on TLCGO.
BeBe Zahara Benet, Bob the Drag Queen and More to Premiere NUBIA at Roulette in March
NUBIA, taking place March 5th and 6th at Brooklyn's Roulette, is an all-new show celebrating opulence, regality, and pure, unadulterated Black excellence. This world premiere presentation will feature six of the most celebrated queens in drag herstory: BeBe Zahara Benet, Bob the Drag Queen, Monique Heart, Peppermint, Shea Couleé and The Vixen.
TLC Sets April Series Premiere for DRAGNIFICENT!
Following its buzzed-about 2019 special, today TLC proudly announces the series premiere of DRAGNIFICENT!, featuring some of America's most beloved drag queens as they flip the switch and sprinkle their glitz on people who desperately wish for a mega- makeover as part of an upcoming life milestone. The series will take viewers on a loud, outrageous and heartwarming ride as the queens help each person reveal the best version of themselves—inside and out. DRAGNIFICENT! will premiere in April, 2020.
TLC Presents New Wedding Special DRAG ME DOWN THE AISLE
TLC turns fantasy into reality in DRAG ME DOWN THE AISLE, an all-new wedding special following four of America's most beloved drag queens coming to the rescue as they make it their mission to help a struggling bride salvage her big day. Premiering Saturday, March 9 at 9/8c, this journey to the altar is a fun and emotional roller coaster ride filled with laughter, tears, frustration and joy that will surely have viewers rooting for a happily ever after.
FROZEN Royalty Joins the Queens at DragCon NYC
The stars of the smash hit musical Frozen gather to dish life on Broadway, share behind-the-scenes secrets and bring to life all the magic and special effects of the biggest Broadway musical in many seasons. Led by glamorous leading ladies Caissie Levy (Elsa) and Patti Murin (Anna), this fascinating panel also features Greg Hildreth (Olaf) and John Riddle (Hans) in a candid, free-wheeling discussion including video excerpts from the show and an audience Q&A. There'll be magic, there'll be fun.
VIDEO: Watch Nikki Blonsky and Blair St. Clair Prep For DragCon NYC
With a month to go before the biggest Drag convention hits NYC, excitement is building for both Broadway star Nikki Blonsky and Broadway Queen Blair St. Clair. The duo hoped on FaceTime to chat through their "Morning Makeover" panel where Blair will make Nikki's dream come true by giving her a drag makeover. We do declare, this is gonna be a MOMENT. For your coverage consideration, see below for the video.
DRAGWORLD UK Returns to London's Olympia
DragWorld, Europe's largest Celebration of Drag Convention returns to the UK after last year's successful debut in London, where 11,000 tickets were sold and fans from as far as Australia, United Arab Emirates, USA and Japan all flocked in for the popular Drag experience.