Big Freedia News

Culture Abuse Announce North American Headline Tour

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 27, 2019

Culture Abuse announce their first ever North American headlining tour, beginning June 6 in the band's hometown San Francisco and ending July 6 in Seattle.

Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest Adds Amy Poehler, Fred Armisen and More To Lineup

by Tori Hartshorn — March 15, 2019

World of Wonder Announces The Official RuPaul's Drag Race Podcast

by Tori Hartshorn — February 25, 2019

Tell your best squirrel friends! From World of Wonder, producers of RuPaul's Drag Race, comes The Official RuPaul's Drag Race Podcast, hosted by Drag Race producer and Herstorian John Polly.

Leyla McCalla Releasing One Off Single On NOLA's Special Man Industries

by Tori Hartshorn — January 30, 2019

Special Man Industries is proud to announce its fourth release, 'Eh La Bas' by Leyla McCalla & the Special Men (the Special Man Industries house band) b/w 'Eat That Chicken' by the Special Man Brass Band.

World of Wonder Announce Documentary, FREEDIA GOT A GUN

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 29, 2019

Award-winning production company World of Wonder announces today that it is in production on Freedia Got a Gun, a documentary that depicts gun violence in New Orleans through the eyes of local hero and international bounce legend Big Freedia.

LIVE FROM HERE WITH CHRIS THILE Confirms Guest Lineup for Performance at LA's The Wiltern

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 18, 2019

Live from Here with Chris Thile confirms the guest lineup for its performance in Los Angeles at The Wiltern on February 1 as well as shows in Durham, Chicago and Detroit.

World of Wonder's WOW Presents Plus SVOD New January Offerings

by Tori Hartshorn — January 8, 2019

World of Wonder, the creative minds behind Emmy® award-winning RuPaul's Drag Race, Million Dollar Listing franchise, and Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures, will roll out a new original series and all-new episodes of fan-favorite programming this month on its owned and operated subscription service

Laura Stevenson Releases Two Singles 'The Mystic & the Master' and 'Maker of Things'

by Kaitlin Milligan — December 20, 2018

Laura Stevenson is celebrating her mom's birthday a bit differently this year.

Producer BlaqNmilD Makes Prestigious 2018 Variety Hitmakers List

by Tori Hartshorn — November 29, 2018

Following a breakout year highlighted by producing record-breaking smashes including Drake's “Nice For What” and “In My Feelings,”  producer and songwriter BlaqNmilD makes Variety's coveted“Hitmakers” List for 2018.

LIVE FROM HERE WITH CHRIS THILE Confirms Guest Lineups

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 20, 2018

Live from Here with Chris Thile confirms the guest lineup for its Town Hall residency in New York, throughout December as well as their January 2019 performance in Durham, NC and Chicago, IL.

Kesha Announces Her 'Weird & Wonderful Rainbow Ride'

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 31, 2018

Kesha and Sixthman, the industry leader in music festivals at sea, are excited to announce Kesha's Weird & Wonderful Rainbow Ride.

Kesha's Weird & Wonderful Rainbow Ride Sets Sail February 17th

by A.A. Cristi — October 31, 2018

Kesha and Sixthman, the industry leader in music festivals at sea, are excited to announce Kesha's Weird & Wonderful Rainbow Ride.

VH1 Greenlights New Season Of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS

by Tori Hartshorn — August 22, 2018

VH1 today revealed that “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars” has been greenlit for a new season.

Tank And The Bangas Confirm Extensive North American Dates, Co-Headline Tour With Big Freedia

by Tori Hartshorn — August 20, 2018

Breakout New Orleans-based five-piece Tank and The Bangas confirms an extensive run of North American tour dates this fall.

RuPaul Crowns America's Next Drag Superstar on the Season 10 Finale of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE

by Macon Prickett — June 29, 2018

In a nail-biting season finale showdown between Aquaria, Asia O'Hara, Eureka, and Kameron Michaels, Aquaria was crowned the season 10 winner of VH1's Emmy® Award-winning “RuPaul's Drag Race,” earning the title of “America's Next Drag Superstar” and a cash prize of $100,000.

World of Wonder Announces Sickening Summer Slate Including Nine New Shows Debuting WOW Presents Plus

by Macon Prickett — June 25, 2018

World of Wonder, the creative minds behind Emmy® award-winning RuPaul's Drag Race, MILLION DOLLAR LISTING franchise, and Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures, announces today its summer programming slate for its owned and operated subscription service WOW Presents Plus.

Happy 20-Gay-Teen! Here's Your Official NYC 2018 Pride Guide

by Nicole Ciravolo — June 22, 2018

Equality needs you! This weekend, the 2018 NYC Pride festivities kick off, featuring a roster of iconic LGBT events including the March, Rally, PrideFest, Teaze, and Youth Pride, along with a variety of other events for LGBT and allied people of all ages.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Will Return to VH1 for 11th Season

by Macon Prickett — June 13, 2018

VH1 has renewed the Emmy-winning reality competition hosted by RuPaul for an 11th season.

Adult Swim Festival Announces Additional Music and Comedy Acts

by Macon Prickett — May 17, 2018

Debuting October 6-7th in Downtown Los Angeles, the first annual Adult Swim Festival has announced an additional 24 musical and comedy artists will join hip-hop powerhouse Run The Jewels for this one-of-a-kind fan experience.

Trixie Mattel Crowned the Winner of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS Season Three

by Macon Prickett — March 16, 2018

In a season filled with fierce lip-sync battles, sickening runway looks and one of the most shocking eliminations in “Drag Race” history, Trixie Mattel was crowned the season three winner of VH1's “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.