Who runs NYC? Some say the rats. Some say the real estate developers. Some say that one woman who sits outside T-mobile smoking a cig. But this week, we bow down to the real monarchs of the moment: King Beau Dega and Queen Virgo Rising, our New Yorker(s) of the Week.
On today's episode, we’re talking late-night lashes, early-morning meetings, and the commitment of gluing on a mustache before hitting the stage. We discuss the unspoken labor of drag—of crafting a persona, commanding a room, and somehow still answering emails the next morning.
This is an ode to the kings, the queens, and everyone in between who make this city shimmer under stage lights and street lamps alike.
It’s giving duality. It’s giving duct tape and rhinestones. It’s giving gender, exploded. Enjoy! Xx
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Special Guests: Beau Dega (@beau__dega) and Virgo Rising (@virgorisingnyc)
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