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The House of Burlesquine Returns With a Drag Devil and the Music of Led Zeppelin

By Samuel Loetscher

Jun 6, 2025

Sofia Luna's cabaret draws on the history of the occult, rock conspiracy theories, and the enduring mystique of Led Zeppelin.

RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 16 Recap: Did a Florida Queen Take Home the Crown?

By Trae DeLellis

Apr 21, 2025

The final two came down to Onya Nurve and Jewels Sparkles, one of three Florida queens on this season of Drag Race.

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Miami's Lucky Starzzz Spills the Tea on Season 17 of RuPaul's Drag Race

By Trae DeLellis

Apr 17, 2025

The unconventional drag performer made a big impact during her brief stint on the show.

drag queen Suzie Toot dressed in a harlequin outfit

RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 15 Recap: Lip-Sync LalapaRuza Smackdown

By Trae DeLellis

Apr 11, 2025

This week's episode took the spotlight off the final four to focus on previously eliminated queens.

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RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 14 Recap: A Decisive Night for Suzie Toot

By Trae DeLellis

Apr 4, 2025

The recipe for bringing the season to a proper close remains elusive.

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Spanish Marie Drag Queens Will Perform Lady Gaga's Mayhem In Its Entirety

By Celia Almeida

Apr 3, 2025

No skips, no breaks, no intermission.

RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 13 Recap: A Parental Visit and Makeover

By Trae DeLellis

Mar 28, 2025

It came as a shock when RuPaul introduced the contestants' actual mothers and fathers as their makeover subjects.

Clocked Tells a Poignant Trans Story Made in Miami

By Juan Antonio Barquin

Mar 28, 2025

Among the film's many familiar people and places are drag performer Kat Wilderness and Little Haiti's Villain Theater.

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Miami Beach Pride 2025 Spotlights the Resilience of the Local Queer Community

By Caroline Val

Mar 27, 2025

This year’s theme invites attendees to embark on a whimsical adventure inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

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RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 12 Recap: The Competition Needs a Shake-Up

By Trae DeLellis

Mar 21, 2025

This week's challenge felt like filler, and the runway was recycled.

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RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 11 Recap: An Unforced Error Dooms a Queen

By Trae DeLellis

Mar 14, 2025

This week's lipsync led to one of the most unfortunate fumbles in RuPaul's Drag Race herstory.

Drag queen Suzie Toot stands in front of a podium with a sign reading Villains Roast

RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 10 Recap: A Cutthroat Villains Roast

By Trae DeLellis

Mar 7, 2025

This week's guest "villains" were much more congenial than many of the competitors.

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RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 9: An Inevitable Matchup Between Lovers

By Trae DeLellis

Feb 28, 2025

No producer would miss the chance to pit two lovers against each other.

RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 8: Two Flat Feet Spells Defeat

By Trae DeLellis

Feb 21, 2025

The only thing Mamaru hates more than a lost wig is a lost heel.

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RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 7: Is It Time to Retire Snatch Game?

By Trae DeLellis

Feb 14, 2025

This week's episode was a reminder that the bar has been noticeably lowered over recent seasons.

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RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 6: The "Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball"

By Trae DeLellis

Feb 7, 2025

This week's episode featured 36 looks and a bad case of deja vu.

People in costumes dance down the street. A drag queen in a blonde wig and leopard-print gloves and jacket stands in the center.

Sabbath Queen Tells the Unconventional Tale of a Gay Drag Queen Rabbi

By Trae DeLellis

Feb 7, 2025

The film documents his outing, the cultivation of his boundary-pushing drag persona, and the founding of his congregation.

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Silhouettes Is Helping Expand Miami's Alternative Spaces

By Samuel Loetscher

Feb 7, 2025

Alternative party Silhouettes bills itself as "by alt people for alt people."

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RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 5: The Return of RDR Live!

By Trae DeLellis

Jan 31, 2025

The queens put their unique stamps on "tickled pink" monochromatic looks.

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RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 4: The Aftermath of an Emotional Elimination

By Trae DeLellis

Jan 24, 2025

Several queens are emerging as clear frontrunners this week.

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Le Mode: A Multimedia Drag Experience at MAD Arts

Doll Linkup Centers Miami's Trans Performers

Drag Queens

Le Mode: A Multimedia Drag Experience at MAD Arts

Doll Linkup Centers Miami's Trans Performers

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