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Cosmopolitan
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
New Chappell Roan Book Dissects How She Loves Drag Culture
Chappell Roan is about to hit cities on a pop-up tour, but before she graces a stage near you, it's time to talk about a key component of her super-stardom: the art of drag. In an excerpt from a new Chappell Roan book out October 7, Chappell Roan: The Rise of a Midwest Princess, writer J'na Jefferson dissects the ways in which drag has influenced Chappell's stage persona. But first! Here is more about the book: To pre-order the book, click on the retailer or your choice: AMAZON BARNES & NOBLE BOOKS-A-MILLION BOOKSHOP HUDSON BOOKSELLERS POWELL'S Drag as an art form goes way back—dating to the dawn of theater in Ancient Greece. However, the growing visibility of drag over recent decades—in film, on screen, and on stage—has given today's queer artists, including Doechii and Troye Sivan, more freedom to weave its influence into their music. Chappell Roan, who describes herself as a 'singer/songwriter/performer/drag queen,' occupies a unique space as both a wildly successful pop star and a purveyor of drag's spirit. Her music, aesthetic, and outspoken nature are deeply drag-infused, as she uses her platform to entertain, inspire, and amplify marginalized voices. Her elevation of this once-underground culture into mainstream pop is also reshaping the queer direction of 21st-century pop music. 'I've always noticed when someone is using drag as a prop versus drag as a castmate,' Hanukah Lewinsky, a drag performer in New York City, explains of Chappell's appreciation for the drag community, which has been proudly reciprocated. 'There have been artists [in the past] who have had drag queens on stage, and [the queens] haven't been paid, they don't get tagged, they don't get any recognition.' 'When Chappell has drag queens with her,' Lewinsky adds, 'it's 'this is so-and-so, this is where you can find their art, this is where you can find what they do.' We're her co-stars.' Lewinsky is among the performers who replaced Chappell at the 2024 All Things Go Music Festival after Chappell pulled out of her set for health reasons. The last-minute set, dubbed 'Queens of the Dancefloor' by festival coordinators, was curated by NYC-based drag star Beaujangless the night before the event, and included several drag performers, such as legendary queen Kevin Aviance, festive background dancers, and DJ B-Roc of The Knocks. 'Drag queens are used to getting something ready that's very exciting, very quickly,' Lewinsky said. The queens stood in for the singer, lip-syncing and dancing to a slew of Chappell songs for about 45 minutes. 'The crowd really loved it—in that moment and online. The general consensus felt like we were able to add something exciting and new to that day,' explains Lewinsky. 'It was by far the coolest experience of my life thus far. Just that I got to do it to music that I love, for an artist that I love, with such close friends, it was 10/10. I wouldn't change it for the world,' Lewinsky says. Though Chappell's music reflects her queerness and affinity for drag, drag's influence on the music industry is hardly new. In the 1930s, 'Pansy' performer Jean Malin recorded songs referencing queer identity; while in the '50s, rock pioneer (and former drag queen) Little Richard's flamboyant stage persona paved the way for future LGBTQ+ performers. David Bowie's experimental sound, costumes, and theatrics were key in pivoting pop in a queer direction. Elton John's 'lifelong love affair' with drag and a friendship with Divine encouraged the Rocket Man's over-the-top costumes. In the 2010s, rapper Nicki Minaj embraced drag elements, notably with her alter ego 'Roman Zolanski,' which toyed with gender norms. Chappell is continuing a tradition set in motion long before her reign. 'Pop and rock specifically have always been informed by queer culture, and drag is also part of that conversation,' explains Elyssa Maxx Goodman, the author of Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City. '[Chappell's rise] has the possibility of continuing drag's presence in mainstream culture.' Chappell's discography is a proclamation of her queer identity, using drag-inspired themes to amplify self-discovery, empowerment, and resistance. 'Pink Pony Club' celebrates queerness while exploring somberness, creating a drag-evoking emotional juxtaposition. 'Femininomenon' flips the script, proudly embracing queer sexuality. She blends pop with elements of country, alt-rock, and folk (at times in the same song) mirroring how drag fuses high art with low culture. This art form has long challenged boundaries, not only of gender but also of music, bringing power to Chappell's work. Pop has used drag to create visual spectacles rooted in queer resistance and celebration. Through bold, avant-garde makeup and costumes—like her signature white face paint, a nod to her hometown's homophobes who called queer kids 'clowns'—Chappell is helping normalize drag's aesthetics. 'The people in my hometown would call gay people 'clowns.' That's why I actually wear white face [drag makeup], because of how those people called us clowns. I was like, 'Bitch I'll show you a clown,'' she said to an audience in Manchester. Goodman notes that Chappell highlights femme drag, a style in which women or nonbinary people dress in drag, popularized by performers like Fauxnique and Crimson Kitty. Chappell's drag-heavy aesthetic in her music videos and live performances adds to her allure. In the 'My Kink Is Karma' video, she plays a lingerie-clad devil/clown, a nod to the apparently queer character HIM from The Powerpuff Girls. She also frequently uses blue eyeshadow, a deliberate tribute to the sex workers and drag queens who have been unfairly demonized. As Chappell put it in Faces of Music, a documentary series sponsored by Sephora: 'Blue eyeshadow is so stigmatized…and it's all connected to why I picked it.' 'Drag and drag aesthetics have long been part of how pop musicians visually connect to their audiences,' Goodman says, referencing Cher's Bob Mackie costumes, Madonna's Marie Antoinette–inspired outfit at the 1990 MTV VMAs, and Lady Gaga's early career looks, including her 2011 drag king persona 'Jo Calderone.' Chappell's stage presence is bold and playful, drawing from drag's performative theatrics where every move tells a story. This allows her to explore both lighthearted and darker themes, reflecting drag's ability to blend cheek and earnestness. And she uses her live performances to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. At the 2024 Governors Ball music festival, Chappell called for 'freedom for all oppressed people' while dressed as the Statue of Liberty. A week later, at the Kentuckiana Pride celebration, she performed in full drag, paying tribute to legendary queen Divine and her iconic role in the 1972 film Pink Flamingos. 'I feel like any time [Chappell has] a big platform, she lets people know that drag is here to stay,' New York City queen Mo'Riah says about Chappell's commitment to drag. Like Lewinsky, Mo'Riah was one of the performers asked to dance in Chappell's place at All Things Go, a moment she says made her 'feel like Beyoncé,' adding that Chappell 'always stands up for [drag queens.]' '[Chappell's] touchstone comes at a time where there's a very odd turn back to 'We don't want anything that's out of line,'' Lewinsky notes of the tepid climate Chappell is finding her success in, where queer and trans rights hang in the balance and are even under direct attack. 'It would be so easy for someone to fit into what society deems appropriate, but it's nice to have someone who says, 'Fuck that, we're not going to tailor ourselves for what you deem is right or acceptable.' It's very energizing.' Lewinsky, who uses she/her pronouns while in drag, also performed during the New York stop of Chappell's Midwest Princess Tour. Chappell supported local drag acts by having them open for her during these shows, sharing the spotlight with performers who've been an integral part of her artistic journey. 'The first time I ever saw Chappell is when she came to one of my weekly gigs at Pieces,' the popular West Village gay bar, Mo'Riah adds. 'She even stayed after and watched the other show after ours. It's clear she loves drag, and she loves the community and the art of it, I think that's beautiful.' Unlike artists who may incorporate drag aesthetics without nourishing deeper ties to the community, Chappell's integration feels genuine. She's part of a wave of queer artists who aren't just referencing drag—they're making it a core part of their artistic DNA. Her drag persona is theatrical, but it's also authentic. '[Drag] just feels like freedom,' Chappell says in Sephora's Faces of Music. 'It lights up something in my brain, it's just pure serotonin.' — By J'na Jefferson, Chappell Roan: The Rise of a Midwest Princess Chappell Roan: The Rise of a Midwest Princess by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, Dibs Baer, Patrick Crowley, Izzy Grinspan, J'na Jefferson, Ilana Kaplan, and Samantha Olson will be released by Hearst Home Books on October 7, 2025. To preorder the book, click on the retailer of your choice: AMAZON BARNES & NOBLE BOOKS-A-MILLION BOOKSHOP HUDSON BOOKSELLERS POWELL'S Disclosure: Hearst Magazines is the parent company of Hearst Home Books and Cosmopolitan.
Daily Mail
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Boygenius singer offers to MARRY fans at her shows - and she has already been officiated
Boygenius star Lucy Dacus has shared her unusual plans to officiate fans' weddings during her upcoming North American tour. The American singer-songwriter, 30, will kickstart her solo Forever Is A Feeling tour, named after her fourth studio album, on Friday, July 25, at Philadelphia's FDR Park. However, there might be some twists in store during her shows as Lucy revealed she is willing to hold legal weddings for any fans in attendance. Taking to X - formerly known as Twitter - Lucy revealed she has already been officiated so has the legal power to marry couples during her concerts. She wrote on X: 'If I figure out a way to marry people at my shows, are there people who would be interested? 'Just thinking about how there may be many people looking to secure those rights asap for whatever reason (!) or maybe money or logistics are getting in the way – would do this for free.' After fans appeared to jump at her suggestion, Lucy then shared more details on how the concert ceremonies could work as she went full steam ahead with her plans. Sharing a link to her website, she added: 'I'm officiated in the U.S., only a few cities on this tour may not be possible, all the info is at the website, including how to get your marriage license by state. '(Seems like it will be pretty easy, you'll just need to bring your marriage license to the box office and we'll return it by the end of the show.) 'I can think of all sorts of reasons people may be interested in securing the rights granted through marriage (you know what I mean?), so if you've had it in mind forever or are just recently making the decision, I will be honored to do the honors!' Lucy is touring solo rather than with her Boygenius' bandmates Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker, and will first take to the stage in Philadelphia on Friday night. She will then make stops in Columbus, Milwaukee, Detroit, Lewiston, Montreal, Portland, Boise, Vancouver, Berkeley, San Diego, Phoenix, Abiquiu, and Oklahoma City. Lucy will conclude her tour on September 27 with a final show at All Things Go Music Festival, Columbia, MD. The news comes after Lucy confirmed to People that she is the 'Lucy' in Taylor Swift's 2024 song, The Tortured Poets Department. The 30-year-old revealed Taylor, 35, sought her 'approval' to include her name in the song via a text message. T he song is believed to allude to Taylor's ex Matty Healy, 35, who runs in the same circles as Lucy. 'I think it's fair game to say ''yes'',' Lucy, who is friends with Matty, said. 'She actually texted me and asked for my approval.' The lyrics are: 'Sometimes, I wonder if you're gonna screw this up with me/But you told Lucy you'd kill yourself if I ever leave/And I had said that to Jack about you, so I felt seen /Everyone we know understands why it's meant to be / 'Cause we're crazy.' Lucy admitted it was an odd experience hearing the superstar say her name in the track. 'This is the first Taylor record to come out since meeting her, and listening to a friend's record feels so much different than a stranger's record,' she explained of listening to the song for the first time. 'So I was like, 'This is really weird. This voice that I've heard basically what feels like my whole waking life saying my name.' Fans have already suspected she was the sung-about 'Lucy'. Matty, who briefly dated Taylor following her split from Joe Alwyn, is known to move in the same circles as Lucy, as he's friends with her Boygenius bandmate Phoebe Bridgers, 30. While they reportedly had a good relationship in the past, Lucy now shares a distain for Matty after a heated Twitter spat in September 2023. Referencing Lucy and Phoebe's indie group, Matty posted: 'I told Lucy Dacus that 'Boygenius' had inspired me and George [Daniel] to start a new band called 'Girlr*****'. I don't really hear from her that often.' Amid disgust online, Lucy responded bluntly: 'You don't hear from me at all.' Matty went on to deactivate his account. Lucy is a singer-songwriter from Richmond, Virginia. Aged just 17, she released her debut EP, Girls Girly Back Home, in 2012 but gained traction with her first full album four years later - No Burden. In 2018, she released her acclaimed second album, Historian, and also formed Boygenius with Phoebe and Julien Baker. A self-titled EP was released by the group later that year before the members went back to their separate ways to pursue solo projects. In 2021, Lucy released Home Video, another acclaimed album and her first to hit the charts in both the UK and US. Boygenius returned to huge critical success in 2023 with a debut LP, the record, winning three Grammys - Best Alternative Music Album, Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance. The trio also won Best International Group at the 2024 BRIT Awards. After the record's release, Taylor prescribed it to 'make your life better' and she joyously celebrated its Grammy success with the supergroup. As of February 1, 2024, Boygenius is back on a hiatus 'for the foreseeable future'.
Time Out
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Here's the full lineup for the 2025 Forest Hills Stadium concert series
It was touch and go there for a second whether NYC concertgoers would get yet another season of outdoor shows at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, but once the bureaucracy of it all calmed down, we were happily left with the return of one of New York's best al fresco concert venues as well as a killer lineup of musical acts for the season. Taking the tennis court-turned-main stage this summer and fall are big-name acts like Mumford & Sons, Alabama Shakes, Phish, The Black Keys, Pulp and Leon Bridges, among others. The stadium will also play home to the returning All Things Go Music Festival from September 26 through 28, with high-profile performers like DOECHII, Lucy Dacus, Rachel Chinouriri, Djo and Lola Young on the docket. First built in 1923 as the home of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Forest Hills stadium started hosting concerts back in the 1960s, welcoming some of music's most iconic figures, from Bob Dylan to Frank Sinatra to Barbra Streisand, to name a few. And this year's performers will no doubt continue that illustrious history. Below, find the full schedule for the 2025 performances at Forest Hills Stadium: Saturday, May 31: Bloc Party Saturday, June 21: Dr. Dog Tuesday, July 22: Phish Wednesday, July 23: Phish Friday, August 1: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard with the Orchestra of St. Luke's Saturday, August 2: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard with the Orchestra of St. Luke's Friday, August 8: Mumford & Sons with Lucius Saturday, August 9: Mumford & Sons with Lucius Wednesday, August 13: The Black Keys with Gary Clark Jr. Thursday, September 4: Leon Bridges with Charley Crockett, Reyna Tropical and Honky Tonkin' in Queens Friday, September 5: Above & Beyond Thursday, September 11: Pulp Wednesday, September 17: Alabama Shakes with El Michels Affair Friday, September 26: All Things Go Music Festival (Lucy Dacus, Djo, Gigi Perez, Rachel Chinouriri, Maude Latour, The Aces, Sarah Kinsley and Goldie Boutilier) Saturday, September 27: All Things Go Music Festival (DOECHII, Remi Wolf, Lola Young, Griff, Peach PRC, MICHELLE and Alemeda) Sunday, September 28: All Things Go Music Festival (Clairo, The Marias, The Last Dinner Party, Paris Paloma, G Flip, Joy Oladokun and hey, nothing) Monday, September 29: Tyler Childers Tuesday, September 30: Tyler Childers Friday, October 24: Parcels Saturday, October 25: Big Thief
Business Insider
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
How to get Kesha tickets: Concert tour dates starting at $22
Kesha is going on a joyride across the country for her incoming Tits Out Tour. It kicks off after the conclusion of the House of Kesha tour, which is scheduled to end in the UK in early June. Tickets are affordable and going fast, so I've gathered up all the information you need to know about how to buy Kesha tickets in 2025. The Tits Out Tour features Kesha co-headlining alongside the Scissor Sisters. It starts on July 1 in West Valley City, Utah, only one month after Kesha's previous tour ends. It's scheduled to include 26 shows altogether before concluding with the singer's appearance at All Things Go Music Festival in Columbia, Maryland, in late September. The new tour promotes Kesha's sixth studio album, 'Period,' which will go live on July 4 this year. It will be the first to be released independently through her label, Kesha Records. If you're hoping to hear new hits like 'Joyride,' 'Yippee-Ki-Yay,' and potentially Kesha classics like 'Your Love Is My Drug' and 'We R Who We R,' now is a great time to pick up tickets to see her live. Keep scrolling to learn more about Kesha's 2025 tour schedule, including prices, dates, and more. Kesha's 2025 tour schedule There are three remaining dates for the House of Kesha tour: May 29, May 30, and June 1, all of which take place in the United Kingdom. Kesha's Tits Out Tour is scheduled to start July 1 with 26 total concerts expected in major cities across North America. There is one show in Toronto on July 21. The tour is currently scheduled to end with a final performance in Baltimore on September 28. North America July 1, 2025 West Valley City, UT $29 $34 July 3, 2025 Mountain View, CA $42 $71 July 5, 2025 Inglewood, CA $62 $61 July 6, 2025 Phoenix, AZ $24 $32 July 8, 2025 Dallas, TX $24 $31 July 10, 2025 The Woodlands, TX $25 $33 July 12, 2025 Tinley Park, IL $26 $34 July 13, 2025 St. Louis, MO $25 $32 July 15, 2025 Nashville, TN $47 $37 July 16, 2025 Cincinnati, OH $29 $34 July 18, 2025 Noblesville, IN $24 $32 July 19, 2025 Clarkston, MI $28 $33 July 21, 2025 Toronto, Canada $25 $29 July 23, 2025 New York, NY $65 $58 July 24, 2025 Mansfield, MA $22 $29 July 26, 2025 Burgettstown, PA $25 $33 July 28, 2025 Cuyahoga Falls, OH $26 $34 July 29, 2025 Philadelphia, PA $40 $41 July 31, 2025 Buffalo, NY $31 $32 August 2, 2025 Virginia Beach, VA $24 $32 August 3, 2025 Raleigh, NC $42 $45 August 5, 2025 Charlotte, NC $44 $47 August 7, 2025 Alpharetta, GA $25 $31 August 9, 2025 West Palm Beach, FL $24 $30 August 10, 2025 Tampa, FL $24 $32 September 28, 2025* Columbia, MD $186 $195 *Festival Appearance International Date City StubHub prices Vivid Seats prices May 29, 2025 Glasgow, United Kingdom £98 $91 May 30, 2025 Manchester, United Kingdom £96 N/A June 1, 2025 London, United Kingdom £92 N/A Follow our WhatsApp channel for more deals and buying guides. How to buy tickets for Kesha's 2025 concert tour You can buy standard tickets for Kesha's Tits Out Tour on Ticketmaster. The presale for original tickets began on April 8, with general sale starting on April 10, and some venues are already sold out. Original tickets for the remainder of Kesha's House of Kesha tour are no longer available on Ticketmaster. Tickets for the Tits Out Tour can also be purchased through verified resale ticket vendors like StubHub and Vivid Seats. For tour dates with a more limited inventory of original tickets, you may find better luck with seating variety and availability on these sites. Verified resale ticket vendors still have some tickets for the remaining House of Kesha concerts. There are VIP tickets for the Tits Out Tour available through Ticketmaster; The Joyride Guided Tour Experience, Animals Lounge Experience, and the Yippee-Ki-Yay VIP Package. Details about what each VIP includes can be found on the tour website. It should be noted that packages do not include a meet and greet with Kesha. How much are Kesha tickets? Ticket prices for the 2025 Tits Out Tour dates vary depending on the date, location, and demand for each show. The cheapest original ticket prices still available on Ticketmaster generally range between $30 and $50, except for the passes for the All Things Go festival. The cheapest day passes for September 28, the day Kesha is scheduled to perform, are currently $178. The lowest cost tickets for Kesha's 2025 shows on StubHub range from $22 for the July 24 show in Mansfield to $62 for the Inglewood show on July 5. The cheapest festival day passes for September 28 are $186, and the remaining House of Kesha concerts are around £96. Vivid Seats has similar prices, with the least expensive tickets ranging from $29 to $71 for the same dates. The cheapest festival pass on Vivid Seats is $195. Tickets for the only concert date for the House of Kesha, with tickets available, on May 29 in Glasgow, are $91. Who is opening for Kesha's tour? Kesha will be co-headlining with the Scissor Sisters for her 2025 Tits Out Tour. There are two openers scheduled throughout the tour, Slayyyter and Rose Gray. From July 1 through July 18, Slayyyter will be opening for the healinders. Rose Gray will take over as the opener from July 19 through July 21 and again from July 24 through August 10. Will there be international tour dates? The remaining dates for the House of Kesha tour are all international, with Kesha appearing in Glasgow on May 29, Manchester on May 30, and London on June 1. The Tits Out Tour is currently only scheduled for one stop in Toronto on July 21.
