Drag queens have a notable history which includes performances in popular theatre , silent films, and underground drag balls, part of the vibrant LGBTQ subculture in the 19th and 20th centuries. They are show divas who use their creativity to attract their audience, which they have used to establish a level of openness and acceptance to the queer community. However, this was not an easy fit because the person who came before them had endured a lot of social stigma. After nearly two centuries, shows like HBO’s Pose created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Steven Canals, and RuPaul’s Drag Race, the winner of 14 Emmy awards, have gone on to create multiple spin-off shows around the globe. This article delves into the history of drag culture and its intellectual property rights.
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