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RuPaul’s Drag Race Night of the Living Drag

The North American Halloween Tour

Fresh off RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7Yvie Oddly stars as The Boogieman in RuPaul’s Drag Race Night of the Living Drag, an extravagantly produced live stage production that draws inspiration from Dante's Divine Comedy.   Joining Yvie Oddly in the annual Halloween spectacular will be a cast of sinful RuPaul’s Drag Race queens that have been summoned from the depths of the Boogieman’s fiery hell, including Aquaria the Sloth, Asia O’Hara the Envious, Bosco the Lustful, DeJa Skye the Greedy, Kim Chi the Glutton, Lady Camden the Proud, Rosé the Vain, and Vanessa Vanjie the Wrathful.   Presented by Voss Events, in collaboration with World of Wonder, RuPaul’s Drag Race Night of the Living Drag will take place in eight North American cities including in Chicago (at the Rosemont Theatre on 10/25) and New York (at Kings Theatre on October 30).

“Prepare for chills and thrills in this year’s production of Night of the Living Drag,” promises Yvie Oddly.  “As the ultimate queen of curiosities, I am excited to host a fierce and frightful exploration into all of world’s most wicked sins.”

RuPaul’s Drag Race Night of the Living Drag will feature spine-chilling performances, haunted scenery, and macabre costumes; all meant to shock and amaze.   “We are pulling out all the stops with this production,” says the live show’s producer Brandon Voss.    “It will be an immersive experience with horrifying tableaus, state-of-the-art lighting and a spook-tacular sound system.  We advise audiences to prepare themselves to be dragged into the deepest depths of the Boogieman’s hell.”

The RuPaul’s Drag Race Night of the Living Drag tour launches October 20th in Houston and runs through October 30 in New York with stops in Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, and more.   

Tickets for RuPaul’s Drag Race Night of the Living Drag are available at VossEvents.com. Ticket prices range from $50 - $99.  There are also a limited number of VIP passes that include a pre-show meet-and-greet available for $249.

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CAUGHT IN THE ACT: A MEMOIR BY COURTNEY ACT

Behind SHANE JENEK’s rise to global fame as beloved drag queen COURTNEY ACT is a story of searching for and finding oneself. Told with Courtney’s trademark candor and wit, CAUGHT IN THE ACT: A MEMOIR (Pantera Press: September 13, 2022) is a hilarious, often scandalous, and at times heartbreaking, peek into the entertainment icon’s journey towards understanding gender, sexuality and identity.   

In CAUGHT IN THE ACT: A MEMOIR, Courtney writes about growing up in Brisbane, Australia in the 80s and 90s and how adolescent Shane’s unconventional angst was pitted against the love of his traditionally wholesome parents.  She shares tales of the thrill in discovering the Sydney drag scene and then unflinchingly recounts her adventures into its seedier side that led her to dabbling in methamphetamines and multiple sexual encounters with a broad spectrum of sexualities and genders including straight-identifying men.

Of course, Courtney also dives deep into her wild ride into the world of entertainment, losing so many TV reality shows and finally winning one.  There's lots of Drag Race tea spilled, too, including her shaky introduction to Adore Delano and oh, the time RuPaul blocked her on Twitter.  

In CAUGHT IN THE ACT: A MEMOIR, Courtney Act does what she does best:  she dazzles and titillates.  At the same time, her honest reflections help readers to reexamine and appreciate wrong choices they may have made that ironically helped steer them toward the right path on their own life’s journey.   

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Unleashed LGBTQ to Cover RuPaul's DragCon LA 2022

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These last two years have been a drag. And not in a cute way… COVID-19 has kept us from enjoying some of our favorite events, one in particular: RuPaul’s DragCon.

Not to worry Ms. Thang. RuPaul and World of Wonder Productions are proud to announce DragCon LA is back! Returning for its 10th ever in-person conference, this annual event celebrates the artistry and culture of Drag like no other. Attendees can expect three days of performances, panels, exhibitors, Q&As and everyone’s favorite: the chance to meet your favorite drag performers in-person. The convention will take place Friday, May 13th - Sunday, May 15th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, featuring — for the very first time — a full day of programming on Friday. Tickets are on sale now at RuPaulsDragCon.com.

Unleashed LGBTQ is honored to have the opportunity to cover Drag Con LA.

Wesley Smoot had this to say:

“This franchise (Ru Paul’s Drag Race) has seen so much success, we are privileged and honored to cover the events of DragCon LA 2022 and give our readers a glimpse inside one of the year’s most anticipated LGBTQ events.”

“Everyone from Alaska to Yuhua Hamasaki is included in this year’s line-up with more talent expected to come onboard. There’s over 100+ performers confirmed— DragCon 2022 is expected to be a powerhouse of talent and an unforgettable experience. I’m literally gagging!”

-Jojo Love

This three-day convention is the world’s largest all-ages and family-friendly celebration of drag including supermodel of the world RuPaul, recent season winners - Priyanka (Canada’s Drag Race), Kita Mean (Drag Race Down Under), Lawrence Chaney (Drag Race UK), Symone (RuPaul’s Drag Race S13), Kylie Sonique Love (Drag Race All Stars 6), Carmen Farala (Drag Race Espana S1), Icesis Couture (Canada’s Drag Race S2), and all your other favorite dazzling queens from across the global award-winning “Drag Race” franchise including Aquaria, Mariah Balenciaga, Alaska, Priyanka, Tammie Brown, Kim Chi, Heidi N Closet, Divina De Campo, Eureka O’Hara, Gigi Goode, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Kameron Michaels, Naomi Smalls, Pandora Boxx, Ariel Versace, Blu Hydrangea, Kahmora Hall, Mrs. Kasha Davis, Scarlet Envy, Nicky Doll, Vivacious, Dusty Ray Bottoms, Baga Chipz, Shuga Cain, Sasha Velour, the United Kingdolls, the Frock Destroyers, and more. Additional talent includes June Diane Raphael, Rachel Bloom, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ts Madison, and Daniel Franzese just to name a few. Find the full list here, henny…

SYMONE | RuPaul’s DragCon 2022 Los Angeles

“I’m so excited that our tribe will be safely reunited once again.” says RuPaul, “RuPaul's DragCon is the most gorgeous, most gagworthy and most life-affirming drag convention on the planet, and our aim is to serve you a super amazing experience, while keeping you as safe as possible.”

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DragCon aims to make its first priority the health and safety of everyone involved. Given how quickly information and safety requirements surrounding COVID-19 are changing, specific COVID guidelines will be determined closer to the event.

“The 2022 LA convention marks the first time ever we will be featuring a full-day of Friday programming for the three-day convention,” says WOW co-founders Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey. “With our last DragCon having been a virtual experience, we are thrilled to be bringing our flagship in-person event back to the community we love so dearly, and rest assured safety will be our top priority!”


Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of events by subscribing to our emails and following us on all social media platforms: @UnleashedLGBTQ and stay updated on everything #DragCon by following @RuPaulsDragCon!

See you in LA!

KYLIE SONIQUE LOVE | RuPaul’s DragCon 2022 Los Angeles

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