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Axios
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
From Le Bouchon to the lakefront: Shea Couleé's ultimate Chicago day
Chicago's drag queen superstar Shea Couleé is joining Trixie Mattel for her " Solid Pink Disco" DJ set and show at the Salt Shed on Thursday. Context: Couleé is arguably the most successful drag queen from Chicago, slaying "RuPaul's Drag Race" several times, including taking home the crown in All-Stars season 5 in 2020. Couleé has been performing drag since 2012 at legendary local clubs like Roscoe's and the now-closed Berlin. She's also a recording artist and a model. The latest: The entertainer has crossed over to scripted television, starring in "Abbott Elementary" and the upcoming Marvel series "Ironheart." What to watch for: Couleé is the scheduled opener tonight, but Mattel will most likely bring her "Drag Race" alum back onstage during her set. The bottom line: Couleé still lives here, so we reached out to get the beloved performer's perfect day in Chicago. 🥐 Breakfast: "I'm going to Lost Larson in Andersonville. I'm going to get a lavender latte, an almond croissant, and if I'm really feeling feisty, I'll add in one of their signature quiches." 🏋️♀️ Morning activity: "Normally, my routine is going to start with me getting up and going to the gym. I go to this fierce Queer gym called Cheetah Gym. Yes, it's very ferocious. After I read some emails, I'll give myself a little break to read or play some video games like Fortnite or Dead by Daylight." 🍕Lunch: "I'm going to keep it really simple and go to Pizza Lobo because I love their quickfire NYC-style thin crust pizzas and their Caesar salad is on another level. It's such a cute little lunch spot with picnic tables, self-service, and the food is amazing." 🛼 Afternoon activity: "Let's assume this is during the months with beautiful weather outside, so maybe I'll pop on my rollerblades and go blading down the lakefront path for some cute views of the city. My soundtrack will probably be my K-pop faves: Katseye, BLACKPINK, and LE SSERAFIM." 🥣 Dinner: "Let me go to Le Bouchon for some really amazing French onion soup. Their menu is always changing, so it's hard to know what to expect. Their potato and leek soup is also amazing."
Axios
13-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
How Julia Reagan's memorial billboards became an internet sensation
Nearly a year since her face started smiling down on Salt Lake City from billboards across town, Julia Reagan, who died last year at the age of 81, has turned into an internet obsession. The big picture: Reagan's billboards are raising discussions about how we memorialize — and commodify — the dead in the internet age. While many find them to be a touching tribute to a loved one, some online critics say they've morphed into " a viral marketing endeavor." Between the lines: Her image has spurred memes, online discourse, and at least one tattoo. Last week, a short-lived store hawking Julia Reagan merchandise was taken down within 24 hours after receiving backlash. She received loud applause after one of the billboards was featured in the backdrop of drag queen Trixie Mattel's DJ party, Solid Pink Disco, at Rockwell earlier this month. The ads have also popped up in other states like Minnesota and Indiana. Catch up quick: William "Bill" Reagan, founder of the state's largest billboard company, Reagan Outdoor Advertising, erected more than 300 billboards last year in cities where his business operates, honoring his wife of almost 60 years, KSL NewsRadio reported last July. Along with her photo and name, they feature messages like "cherished in life, honored in memory" and "wife, mother and grandmother we will miss you." "I never really had a chance to say goodbye to her," Bill told KSL NewsRadio at the time. "Now, she's right on the board so I can say goodbye every time I see one." Bill did not respond to Axios' request for comment. Flashback: According to her obituary, Julia was born in Maryland and attended the University of Utah, where she earned a Ph.D. She met Bill at a dance in 1965 and they eloped after their fifth date. She was an avid sports fan, a devoted mother, and enjoyed traveling and ballroom dancing with her husband. Zoom in: In February, Bill filed a lawsuit against the University of Utah hospitals and clinics, alleging negligence related to Julia's treatment before her death. "The U breached the applicable standards of care in several ways," which led to her death, his lawsuit alleges. In an April 25 filing, the university's attorneys denied the allegations, arguing it provided "appropriate medical care" that did not cause the health problems she suffered. The bottom line: New versions of the billboards and Reddit threads titled "New Julia Reagan just dropped" continue to pop up.
