Drag performer Scarlett Bobo partners with Rainbow Railroad to support LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide

posted Thursday, June 24, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag

Rainbow Railroad, a charitable organization that helps LGBTQI+ people around the world escape violence is proud to have Canadian drag superstar Scarlett Bobo as an international ambassador. Scarlett Bobo has been a long-time advocate for inclusivity in drag, founding the Absolut Empire’s Ball, a drag competition that encourages all gender identities and performance styles to […]

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Drive ‘N Queens Summer Series features some of Canada’s fiercest drag queens

posted Thursday, June 10, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Events, Featured Events, Toronto

Calling all drag fans! Tynomi Banks, the iconic Toronto-based Drag Entertainer and Canada’s Drag Race alum is headlining a new GTA drag concert series to help kick off the summer. The Drive ‘N Queens Summer Series is a monthly, high energy, all-ages drag show that will feature some of Banks’ friends and favourite queens. In addition to Banks, the series […]

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Digital Drag Fest – two weekends of top name drag entertainment – May 21-23 and May 28-30, 2021

posted Thursday, May 20, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Drag, Online Events, Streaming Online

Join your favorite Drag Queens for two weekends full of performances during Digital Drag Fest 2021 on May 21-23 and May 28-30 at 4 PM PT/ 7 PM ET. With virtual events & shows now a permanent fixture in the entertainment industry, many of the biggest names in drag are back again in 2021 for […]

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Pride Toronto unveils 40th Anniversary Programming Lineup and Digital Pride Guide

posted Monday, May 3, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Celebrity, Comedy, Dance, Disability, Drag, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Online Events, Pride, Queer, Streaming Online, Toronto, Trans

The line up for the 40th anniversary edition of Pride Toronto has been announced, and includes over 70 events showcasing more than 130 2SLGBTQ+ artists, 14 party collectives, and seven community committee programs.  The full month of programming begins on June 1, concluding with two Festival Weekends on June 18-20 and June 25-27, 2021, with […]

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“The Final Pose – An Exhibition Ball” – pays tribute to ball culture from the 80s to today – May 2, 2021

posted Sunday, May 2, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Queer, Streaming Online, Television

Get in on the action as Pose invites everyone to The Final Pose – An Exhibition Ball – a virtual event immediately preceding the premiere of the series’ third and final season on May 2 on FX. The online event will run for 90 minutes and feature exclusive messages from show talent, guest judges, ball performances, and […]

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6 New Releases From LGBTQ Artists to Add to Your Playlists

posted Thursday, April 15, 2021

by: Kenney Fitzpatrick in Celebrity, Comedy, Drag, Music, Pride, Queer, Trans, Uncategorized

Each week LGBTQ artists from around the world release new music only to have it go unheard, unplayed, and unknown. As members of a community who are often under-represented, it is vital that we know and support our artists as they write their place in history. Music is universal and can be a support and […]

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Drag Entertainer Scarlett Bobo & Absolut Vodka launch documentary “Underneath The Empire”

posted Wednesday, April 14, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Queer, Streaming Online, Toronto

Scarlett Bobo is no stranger to the world of television, and she’s set to return to the screen with her documentary “Underneath the Empire,” which was produced by Absolut Vodka in collaboration with the Absolut Empire’s Ball competition. Absolut Empire’s Ballwas started by Scarlett Bobo in 2018 as a place for all types of drag […]

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Say Love – Remembering Michelle Ross in Celebration of Life, April 11, 2021

posted Friday, April 9, 2021

by: Sherry Sylvain in Drag, Toronto

Late last month, members of Toronto’s LGBTQ+ community woke to the news of the passing of an icon, Michelle Ross. Michelle began her career as a drag entertainer back in the 1970’s, and continued performing and entertaining throughout her entire life. How does one put into words the legacy of Michelle Ross, one who was […]

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Brooke Lynn Hytes releases first ever recording, “Queen of the North”

posted Wednesday, March 24, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Music, Toronto

All Hail the Queen!  To celebrate her 35th birthday on March 11th, Brooke Lynn Hytes announced the forthcoming release of her first single, Queen of the North, that also features Canada’s Drag Race winner Priyanka. The music video for “Queen of the North” was officially released on Mar. 24 on LiveNation.com, sponsored by Absolut Canada, and is available to purchase […]

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Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Awards Contest Competition – March 7, 2021

posted Monday, March 1, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Drag, Online Events, Queer

Launched in 2019, the Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Awards Contest Competition returns for the first time in an all new digital format. The pageant, which puts inclusivity at the forefront, will take place on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Founded by Pageant Director, host, and extra-terrestrial icon of stage and screen Alaska Thunderfuck 5000, and co-founded by […]

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