How to build a career in drag without 'Drag Race:' The story of Shontelle Sparkles
Shontelle Sparkles tells The Advocate how her new EP came to be with the help of her drag family.
August 29, 2025
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Shontelle Sparkles tells The Advocate how her new EP came to be with the help of her drag family.
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