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Yuengling reportedly sponsoring venue hosting drag queen shows for children

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the new age restriction for the drag queen show that was implemented after the article was published.

Beer brand Yuengling sponsors a venue that hosts drag queen shows, according to the website for tickets to the event. The event is being held at a site claiming to be dedicated to “family events.”

Yuengling is reportedly a sponsor of the Musikfest Cafe, which hosts the “Draggin’ with the Divas” drag queen show held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

The description of the event to be held on June 30 reads: “Draggin’ with the Divas is a drag show featuring music performed by some of our favorite Queens covering Queens. Hosted by Elektra Fearce St. James.”

On June 13, the Musikfest Twitter account promoted the event on Twitter, but has since…


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Houston lesbian bar denied insurance for hosting drag shows

The only lesbian bar in Houston was denied insurance coverage because it hosts drag shows, according to a report.

Julie Mabry, the owner of Pearl Bar in Houston — one of the only two lesbian bars in all of Texas — told NPR that proposed state legislation targeting LGBTQ+ rights is to blame for the rejection, which would put her business in jeopardy.

“The first sentence in [the rejection email] said, ‘We will not write this risk due to drag,’” Mabry told the outlet.

The unnamed insurance company reportedly flagged drag shows — which have recently become increasingly controversial across the nation — as a “risk” too lofty to take on.

Marby said it was the first time she had ever heard of insurance companies weighing the risk of…


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Valentina is ‘changing history’ by hosting Drag Race Mexico

Drag Race Mexico hosts Valentina and Lolita Banana.

The ever-growing world of RuPaul’s Drag Race is expanding again, with new franchise Drag Race Mexico, hosted by season nine alumni Valentina, dropping very soon.

Fan favourite Valentina will be joined by fellow Drag Race alum Lolita Banana, who reached the top four on the inaugural season of Drag Race France in 2022. Both queens are of Mexican descent, with Valentina having spent a large portion of her working life in the country.

Valentina made huge waves in the Drag Race universe during her debut on season nine in 2017, winning over the judges and viewers with her Linda Evangelista smile, impeccable fashion sense and disarming charm. 

Since making her Drag Race All Stars return in 2018, she’s graced the…


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Drag queen book event in New York City now has competition: Libs of TikTok creator will host one for families

Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik has decided to host an alternative book event to one that’s reportedly occurring this weekend in New York City.

Writing on Twitter, Raichik shared with followers, “NY AG Letitia James is hosting a drag story hour for kids this Sunday.”

So, added Raichik, “I decided to host my own story hour down the street from hers! Protect your kids and come hear an important message at an event that’s actually family friendly.

‘LIBS OF TIKTOK’ CREATOR CHAYA RAICHIK NOW HELPING FAMILIES TO ‘SPOT PREDATORY BEHAVIOR’

She included a snapshot of a poster from the Letitia James event.

Chaya Raichik, founder of Libs of TikTok, is hosting a story hour event for families and children this Sunday, March 19, in New York City. 

Chaya Raichik, founder of Libs of TikTok, is hosting a story hour event for families and children this Sunday, March 19, in New York City.  (Fox News)

That notice announces in…


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