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The Advocates 2024: Drag king Mark Anthony

The U.K. performer is creating visibility and inclusivity for fellow cabaret artists who don't necessarily fit the mainstream mold.

Will RuPaul Ever Crown a Drag King?

The time has come ... for female drag performers to be on RuPaul's Drag Race, say past and present contestants.

Dear 'Drag Race': It's Time to Let Kings Compete

The addition of drag kings would make RuPaul's Drag Race a better and more inclusive show, says performer Landon Cider.

Drag Kings and Queens Set to Protest Trump U.K. Visit

When Donald Trump visits the United Kingdom this summer, he will be greeted by drag kings and queens protesting in solidarity with marginalized groups.

America's Drag Queens and Kings Perform Roll Call in Voting PSA

A new PSA features drag performers getting out the vote in every U.S. state.

Hot Sheet for August 16, 2013

The top 10 entertainment and events highlights on our gaydar this week: from drag kings to Mirabelle the pooch.

Vico Ortiz Takes on the Binary and Zombie Apocalypse

The drag king and star of S.O.Z.: Soldiers or Zombies' and Vida discusses expanding the notion of who's allowed to play which roles in Hollywood.

The Advocate's CEO Reflects on International Drag Day

"Drag is much more than just performance," writes Mark Berryhill.

PHOTOS: World's Largest Drag King Contest

Take a look at the gender-bending studs who lit up the stage at San Francisco's 18th Annual Drag King Contest.

Vida Will Return Queerer Than Ever With Drag Kings & a 'Queerceañera'

The acclaimed series that tells Latinx and queer stories through sisters Emma and Lyn is back in April. 

Stonewall Vet, Drag King Icon, Storme DeLarverie Dies At 93

Longtime LGBT activist and drag king Storme DeLarverie died at age 93 in New York.

RuPaul Mouths Off on Trump, Awards, Police Brutality

In an interview with The Advocate, the RuPaul's Drag Race host discussed the Emmys, Black Lives Matter, drag kings, and his belief in a higher power.

Rupert's return

Coming back to The Advocate after a nearly seven-year absence, Rupert Everett talks about playing Stage Beauty's king in drag, trying to make a gay James Bond movie, and killing John Schlesinger

Meet the Drag Queens and Kings Who Have Performed at Lizzo's Shows

Lizzo has been incorporating drag performers at her concerts and we are more than here for it.

More Than Joy, Drag Queens & Kings Fuel Our Community

Drag — whether male and female impersonation — has been a part of America’s culture since even before our nation was born.

Let The Making of a King Introduce You to the World of Drag Kings

It's time for drag kings to finally get the spotlight in this honest and compelling documentary.

Drag Queen Crowned Indiana High School's Prom King

Nonbinary high school student Cristian Hernandez was awarded the crown in full drag, leaving the crowd "speechless."

'Dragula' Is First U.S. Reality TV Competition With a Drag King

Mark your calendars for The Boulet Brothers Dragula.

Meryl Streep's Drag King Persona is Donald Trump

A gala to benefit Shakespeare in the Park reunited the actress of many faces with her Mama Mia costar Christine Baranski, who played Hillary Clinton.