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*Drag Isn't Dangerous*
Drag Isn't Dangerous
Genre	Telethon
Created by	Producer Entertainment Group
Directed by	John Mark
Presented by	Justin Martindale; Peppermint;
Theme music composer	Ash Gordon; Ocean Kelly; Drew Louis;
Opening theme	"Drag Isn't Dangerous"
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Emerson Collins; Matt Weaver;
Running time	270 minutes
Production companies	Five Senses Reeling; GLAAD; OutTV; Q.Digital; Serv Vodka; Trixie Cosmetics;
Original release
Network	Moment; Twitch; YouTube;
Release	May 7, 2023

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Drag Isn't Dangerous: A Digital Fundraiser is a charity livestream telethon organized by the Producer Entertainment Group, that was held on May 7, 2023, from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm (EDT). It was aimed to raise awareness that supports drag and trans organizations. The telethon was hosted by comedian Justin Martindale and drag performer Peppermint, and featured many prominent celebrities and drag performers.

The telethon event lasted for 270 minutes and raised over US$523,000; all the proceeds went to several LGBTQ+ organizations, including GLAAD, GLSEN, and the ACLU Drag Defense Fund. A charity single was also released, performed by Jayelle and Ocean Kelly.

Background

The Tennessee Adult Entertainment Bill was introduced in Tennessee in late February 2023, which bans public "adult cabaret performance" in front of children in the state of Tennessee.^[1] This bill was marked as "vague" and "authoritarian" in what it considers an "adult cabaret performance" although it defines it as a "male or female impersonators who provide entertainment that appeals to a prurient interest."^[2]

The bill was signed on March 2, 2023, by Republican governor Bill Lee.^[3] Tennessee is the first state in the United States to restrict public drag performances,^[4] and went into effect on July 1, 2023.^[5] This bill sparked outrage throughout the United States, including among politicians and drag queens.^[6] A federal judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, Tommy Parker, halted the Tennessee bill citing First Amendment concerns.^[7] Other states in the US, such as Arizona,^[8] Oklahoma,^[9] and Texas,^[10] have introduced similar anti-drag bills in 2023.^[11]

Development and planning

In March 2023, Producer Entertainment Group co-partnered with Black Queer Town Hall to create a telethon campaign named, Drag Isn't Dangerous, with several companies and organizations co-presenting it.^[12] They planned the telethon event to "raise awareness and funds for LGBTQ+ causes and organizations that support drag and trans performers".^[13]

The campaign event premiered on May 7, 2023, at 4:00 pm (PDT).^[14] Online tickets were made available after the online telethon was announced for $20 via the livestreaming service Moment.^[15] An official pre-show fundraiser was later set up for people to donate, through Tiltify. Campaign merch was also released to the public, with all proceeds going to the telethon.^[16]

Many drag queens, such as Sherry Vine and Jackie Beat, announced their inclusion. The lineup also revealed several RuPaul's Drag Race contestants would take part in the event, such as Ginger Minj, Bob the Drag Queen, Jinkx Monsoon, Manila Luzon, and Trixie Mattel.^[17] Frankie Grande, Brandon Stansell, and Justin Martindale also joined the event.^[18]

In mid-April, many actors and comedians such as Margaret Cho, Leslie Jones, Ts Madison, Amy Schumer, and Charlize Theron, signed up for the telethon event.^[19]^[20] Throughout the telethon's social media, they revealed an official line-up of the event with over one-hundred participants.^[21] Jacob Slane mentioned in a BroadwayWorld article, Matt Weaver was the co-executive producer of the telethon.^[22]

Main event

The telethon occurred in Los Angeles, with drag queen Peppermint and comedian Justin Martindale being the main hosts.^[23] Alaska Thunderfuck and actor Adam Shankman, were co-hosting at some points in the telethon. An official GoFundMe campaign was launched for people to donate. Celebrity phone operators included: Candis Cayne, Ginger Minj, Jinkx Monsoon, Kelly Mantle, Kerri Colby, Laganja Estranja, Monét X Change, Jai Rodriguez, Sherry Vine, Johnny Sibilly, Tammie Brown, Trinity the Tuck, and Vincint.^[24] The telethon was broadcast live, exclusively through Moment. It was also covered online such as YouTube and Twitch, though some parts were removed from its Moment deal.^[25]

Timeline

The show began at 7:00 pm EDT. The telethon consisted of musical performances, pre-taped appearances, speeches, conversations between celebrity operators and donors calling in, and comedic skits.^[26]

7:00 pm – Ginger Minj and Kelly Mantle talk about drag being in danger in a skit
7:05 pm – Peppermint and Justin Martindale introduce the telethon event and phone operators
7:30 pm – Trixie Mattel performs "Malibu"
9:48 pm – Bob the Drag Queen, in a pre-recorded video, performs "Bitch Like Me"
9:53 pm – Idina Menzel, Tom Kitt, and Elizabeth Gillies are featured; Menzel performs "Light"
10:23 pm – Salina EsTitties and Sherry Vine perform a skit in which they explain to Nadya Ginsburg that drag is not dangerous
10:27 pm – Jinkx Monsoon performs "The Lavender Song"
10:42 pm – Alaska Thunderfuck and Peaches perform "Hit Me with Your Best Shot"
10:46 pm – Jinkx Monsoon and Peaches perform "Wuthering Heights"
10:53 pm – The Boulet Brothers discuss the differences between drag
11:08 pm – Ginger Minj performs "I Am What I Am"
11:20 pm – Monét X Change, in a pre-recorded video, performs "Light of a Clear Blue Morning"
11:30 pm – Martindale, Peppermint, Shankman, and Alaska Thunderfuck tally up the number of donations and end the telethon

Discography

A charity single was released on the same day as the telethon premiere, May 7, titled "Drag Isn't Dangerous" (2023). The single is performed by Jayelle and Ocean Kelly, written by Ashley Gordon, Drew Louis, and Ocean Kelly, and produced by Drew Louis. All the revenue from the song's downloads will be donated to the telethon.^[27]

List of singles, with selected details, showing year released
Title	Year	Songwriters	Producer	Ref.
"Drag Isn't Dangerous" (performed by Jayelle and Ocean Kelly)	2023	Ashley Gordon, Drew Louis, Ocean Kelly	Drew Louis	^[28]

Aftermath

Thanks to your generosity we were able to raise over half a million dollars for the Drag Isn’t Dangerous fund to gift our beneficiaries to combat this rash of harmful anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation.
— Jacob Slane and David Charpentier, thanking the people who donated to Drag Isn't Dangerous.^[29]

At the end of the telethon event, their official GoFundMe campaign received over $523,000, including the ticket sale made from Moment.^[30] Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova announced that "they'll host a livestream of the final night" of their tour, Trixie and Katya Live: The Last Show (2023),^[31] a portion of their funds will be donated to the telethon's campaign.^[32] All of the proceeds is set to be donated to "GLAAD, GLSEN, HeadCount, Black Queer Town Hall," and others.^[33]^[34]

Money raised for the 2023 charity telethon
Moment ticket sale	GoFundMe fundraiser	Total amount raised
$208,000	$315,000	$523,000+

References

^ Bulbul, Nuray (March 7, 2023). "Tennessee drag ban: Why has the state banned drag performers and what does the law say?". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
^ Perry, Sophie (February 23, 2023). "Tennessee just banned drag shows in chilling blow for LGBTQ+ rights". PinkNews. Archived from the original on February 23, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
^ Santucci, Jeanine; Brown, Melissa (March 2, 2023). "Tennessee drag show restrictions, ban on gender-affirming care for minors signed into law". USA Today. Gannett. Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
^ Johnson, Kailynn (March 27, 2023). "Tennessee Drag Ban Will Reduce LGBTQ-Friendly Spaces and Disrupt Community". Teen Vogue. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
^ Mizelle, Shawna; Alsup, Dave (March 3, 2023). "Tennessee becomes first state in 2023 to restrict drag performances". CNN Politics. Cable News Network. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
^ Baker-Jordan, Skylar (March 2, 2023). "Why the Tennessee ban on drag shows should terrify us all". The Independent. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
^ Kruesi, Imberlee (April 1, 2023). "Judge blocks law restricting drag shows in Tennessee". The Guardian. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
^ Rubin, Jordan (February 1, 2023). "Arizona drag bill shows danger of the GOP's identity obsession". MSNBC. NBCUniversal. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
^ Burga, Solcyre (February 23, 2023). "An Oklahoma Bill Could Jail Drag Performers. Why the Right Is Targeting Drag Shows". Time. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
^ Lennard, Natasha (March 24, 2023). "Texas Republicans Just Proposed a Bounty on Drag Shows". The Intercept. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
^ Burga, Solcyre (March 5, 2023). "Tennessee Passed the Nation's First Law Limiting Drag Shows. Here's the Status of Anti-Drag Bills Across the U.S." Time. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
^ Factora, James (March 22, 2023). "Your Favorite Drag Artists Are Hosting a Telethon Against Drag Bans". Them. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
^ Sim, Bernando (March 21, 2023). "Every Drag Artist Performing At the 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon". Out. Pride Media. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
^ Johnson, Julia (March 21, 2022). "'Drag isn't dangerous': Drag queens to perform in telethon against 'anti-LGBTQ+' laws". Washington Examiner. The Anschutz Corporation. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
^ Daw, Stephen (March 22, 2023). "Trixie Mattel, Bob the Drag Queen & More to Fight Back With 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Event". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
^ Major, Micheal (May 4, 2023). "Idina Menzel, Jinkx Monsoon & More Join 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
^ Nolfi, Joey (March 20, 2023). "RuPaul's Drag Race winners and queer icons unite for telethon combatting anti-drag politics". Entertainment Weekly. Dotdash Meredith. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
^ Damshenas, Sam (March 22, 2023). "Drag Isn't Dangerous: Here are all the stars performing at the telethon". Gay Times. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
^ Shatto, Rachel (April 19, 2023). "A-List Stars Sign On For 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon". Pride.com. Here Media. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
^ Freeman, Jon (April 18, 2023). "Charlize Theron, Jesse Eisenberg Sign On for 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon". Rolling Stone. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
^ Rob, Watson (May 3, 2023). "'Drag Isn't Dangerous' telethon Sunday: Queens are fighting back". Los Angeles Blade. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
^ Kaan, Gil (April 28, 2023). "Interview: Jacob Slane Combats Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation with Drag Isn't Dangerous". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
^ Furdyk, Brent (May 7, 2023). "Charlize Theron, Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa McCarthy & more set for star-studded 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' telethon". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Corus Entertainment. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
^ Watson, Rob (May 7, 2023). "Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon overflows with emotion & cash". Los Angeles Blade. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
^ "'Drag Isn't Dangerous' telethon: How to watch, what to expect". United Press International. News World Communications. May 5, 2023. Archived from the original on May 15, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
^ Sim, Bernando (May 8, 2023). "Iconic Moments & Total Earnings From 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon". Pride.com. Here Media. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
^ Daw, Stephen (May 8, 2023). "Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon Raises More Than $500,000 for LGBTQ Causes". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
^ Kelly, Ocean; Jayelle (May 7, 2023). "Drag Isn't Dangerous – Single". Apple Music (United States). Apple Inc. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
^ Paul, Larisha (May 8, 2023). "'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon Raises Over $500,000 in Donations for LGBTQ+ Charities". Rolling Stone. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
^ Sim, Bernando (May 8, 2023). "Here's How Much Money the 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon Raised". Out. Pride Media. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
^ Scheetz, Cameron (May 8, 2023). "The Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon was gag after gag, raising over half a million for the LGBTQ+ community". Queerty. Q.Digital. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
^ Lynch, Joe (May 8, 2023). "'Trixie and Katya Live' Headed to Veeps, Benefitting Drag Isn't Dangerous Fund (Exclusive)". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on January 24, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (May 8, 2023). "'Drag Isn't Dangerous': Drag's biggest names and allies raise over $500,000 to combat anti-LGBTQ legislation and misinformation". GLAAD. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
^ Clark, Conor (May 9, 2023). "Drag Isn't Dangerous telethon raises $500,000 to fight anti-LGBTQ+ laws". Gay Times. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

External links

[1] Bulbul, Nuray (March 7, 2023). "Tennessee drag ban: Why has the state banned drag performers and what does the law say?". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.

[2] Perry, Sophie (February 23, 2023). "Tennessee just banned drag shows in chilling blow for LGBTQ+ rights". PinkNews. Archived from the original on February 23, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023.

[3] Santucci, Jeanine; Brown, Melissa (March 2, 2023). "Tennessee drag show restrictions, ban on gender-affirming care for minors signed into law". USA Today. Gannett. Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2023.

[4] Johnson, Kailynn (March 27, 2023). "Tennessee Drag Ban Will Reduce LGBTQ-Friendly Spaces and Disrupt Community". Teen Vogue. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.

[5] Mizelle, Shawna; Alsup, Dave (March 3, 2023). "Tennessee becomes first state in 2023 to restrict drag performances". CNN Politics. Cable News Network. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.

[6] Baker-Jordan, Skylar (March 2, 2023). "Why the Tennessee ban on drag shows should terrify us all". The Independent. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.

[7] Kruesi, Imberlee (April 1, 2023). "Judge blocks law restricting drag shows in Tennessee". The Guardian. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.

[8] Rubin, Jordan (February 1, 2023). "Arizona drag bill shows danger of the GOP's identity obsession". MSNBC. NBCUniversal. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.

[9] Burga, Solcyre (February 23, 2023). "An Oklahoma Bill Could Jail Drag Performers. Why the Right Is Targeting Drag Shows". Time. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.

[10] Lennard, Natasha (March 24, 2023). "Texas Republicans Just Proposed a Bounty on Drag Shows". The Intercept. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.

[11] Burga, Solcyre (March 5, 2023). "Tennessee Passed the Nation's First Law Limiting Drag Shows. Here's the Status of Anti-Drag Bills Across the U.S." Time. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.

[12] Factora, James (March 22, 2023). "Your Favorite Drag Artists Are Hosting a Telethon Against Drag Bans". Them. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.

[13] Sim, Bernando (March 21, 2023). "Every Drag Artist Performing At the 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon". Out. Pride Media. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.

[14] Johnson, Julia (March 21, 2022). "'Drag isn't dangerous': Drag queens to perform in telethon against 'anti-LGBTQ+' laws". Washington Examiner. The Anschutz Corporation. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.

[15] Daw, Stephen (March 22, 2023). "Trixie Mattel, Bob the Drag Queen & More to Fight Back With 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Event". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.

[16] Major, Micheal (May 4, 2023). "Idina Menzel, Jinkx Monsoon & More Join 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.

[17] Nolfi, Joey (March 20, 2023). "RuPaul's Drag Race winners and queer icons unite for telethon combatting anti-drag politics". Entertainment Weekly. Dotdash Meredith. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.

[18] Damshenas, Sam (March 22, 2023). "Drag Isn't Dangerous: Here are all the stars performing at the telethon". Gay Times. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.

[19] Shatto, Rachel (April 19, 2023). "A-List Stars Sign On For 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon". Pride.com. Here Media. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.

[20] Freeman, Jon (April 18, 2023). "Charlize Theron, Jesse Eisenberg Sign On for 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon". Rolling Stone. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.

[21] Rob, Watson (May 3, 2023). "'Drag Isn't Dangerous' telethon Sunday: Queens are fighting back". Los Angeles Blade. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.

[22] Kaan, Gil (April 28, 2023). "Interview: Jacob Slane Combats Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation with Drag Isn't Dangerous". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

[23] Furdyk, Brent (May 7, 2023). "Charlize Theron, Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa McCarthy & more set for star-studded 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' telethon". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Corus Entertainment. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.

[24] Watson, Rob (May 7, 2023). "Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon overflows with emotion & cash". Los Angeles Blade. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.

[25] "'Drag Isn't Dangerous' telethon: How to watch, what to expect". United Press International. News World Communications. May 5, 2023. Archived from the original on May 15, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.

[26] Sim, Bernando (May 8, 2023). "Iconic Moments & Total Earnings From 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon". Pride.com. Here Media. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.

[27] Daw, Stephen (May 8, 2023). "Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon Raises More Than $500,000 for LGBTQ Causes". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.

[28] Kelly, Ocean; Jayelle (May 7, 2023). "Drag Isn't Dangerous – Single". Apple Music (United States). Apple Inc. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.

[29] Paul, Larisha (May 8, 2023). "'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon Raises Over $500,000 in Donations for LGBTQ+ Charities". Rolling Stone. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.

[30] Sim, Bernando (May 8, 2023). "Here's How Much Money the 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon Raised". Out. Pride Media. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.

[31] Scheetz, Cameron (May 8, 2023). "The Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon was gag after gag, raising over half a million for the LGBTQ+ community". Queerty. Q.Digital. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.

[32] Lynch, Joe (May 8, 2023). "'Trixie and Katya Live' Headed to Veeps, Benefitting Drag Isn't Dangerous Fund (Exclusive)". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on January 24, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.

[33] Ramos, Dino-Ray (May 8, 2023). "'Drag Isn't Dangerous': Drag's biggest names and allies raise over $500,000 to combat anti-LGBTQ legislation and misinformation". GLAAD. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

[34] Clark, Conor (May 9, 2023). "Drag Isn't Dangerous telethon raises $500,000 to fight anti-LGBTQ+ laws". Gay Times. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

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 The [[Tennessee Adult Entertainment Act|Tennessee Adult Entertainment Bill]] was introduced in [[Tennessee]] in late February 2023, which bans public "adult cabaret performance" in front of children in the state of Tennessee.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bulbul |first=Nuray |title=Tennessee drag ban: Why has the state banned drag performers and what does the law say? |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/us-politics/tennessee-drag-ban-what-does-the-law-say-us-transgender-b1065266.html |date=March 7, 2023 |access-date=March 8, 2023 |website=[[Evening Standard]] |archive-date=March 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308084915/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/us-politics/tennessee-drag-ban-what-does-the-law-say-us-transgender-b1065266.html |url-status=live }}</ref> This bill was marked as "vague" and "authoritarian" in what it considers an "adult cabaret performance" although it defines it as a "male or female impersonators who provide entertainment that appeals to a prurient interest."<ref>{{cite web |first=Sophie |last=Perry |title=Tennessee just banned drag shows in chilling blow for LGBTQ+ rights |url=https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/02/23/tennessee-drag-banned-lgbtq/ |date=February 23, 2023 |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=[[PinkNews]] |archive-date=February 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223224736/https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/02/23/tennessee-drag-banned-lgbtq/|url-status=live}}</ref>
-The bill was signed on March 2, 2023, by Republican governor [[Bill Lee (Tennessee politician)|Bill Lee]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Santucci |first1=Jeanine |last2=Brown |first2=Melissa |title=Tennessee drag show restrictions, ban on gender-affirming care for minors signed into law |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/02/tennessee-governor-bill-lee-signs-anti-trans-bill-drag-restrictions-into-law/11385343002/ |date=March 2, 2023 |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=[[USA Today]] |archive-date=March 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306170028/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/02/tennessee-governor-bill-lee-signs-anti-trans-bill-drag-restrictions-into-law/11385343002/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Tennessee is the first state in the United States to restrict public drag performances,<ref>{{cite web |last=Johnson |first=Kailynn |title=Tennessee Drag Ban Will Reduce LGBTQ-Friendly Spaces and Disrupt Community |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/tennessee-drag-ban-lgbtq-youth |date=March 27, 2023 |access-date=March 28, 2023 |website=[[Teen Vogue]] |archive-date=March 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328002145/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/tennessee-drag-ban-lgbtq-youth |url-status=live }}</ref> and went into effect on July 1, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mizelle |first1=Shawna |last2=Alsup |first2=Dave |title=Tennessee becomes first state in 2023 to restrict drag performances |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/02/politics/tennessee-ban-drag-show-performances-governor/index.html |date=March 3, 2023 |access-date=March 28, 2023 |website=[[Cable News Network]] |archive-date=March 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328225121/https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/02/politics/tennessee-ban-drag-show-performances-governor/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> This bill sparked outrage throughout the United States, including among politicians and drag queens.<ref>{{cite web |last=Baker-Jordan |first=Skylar |title=Why the Tennessee ban on drag shows should terrify us all |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/tennessee-drag-show-ban-queens-b2289083.html |date=March 2, 2023 |access-date=March 8, 2023 |website=[[The Independent]] |archive-date=March 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308023652/http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/tennessee-drag-show-ban-queens-b2289083.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A federal judge of the [[United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee]], [[Tommy Parker (judge)|Tommy Parker]], halted the Tennessee bill citing [[First Amendment to the United States Constitution|First Amendment]] concerns.<ref>{{cite web |last=Kruesi |first=Imberlee |title=Judge blocks law restricting drag shows in Tennessee |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/01/judge-blocks-law-restricting-drag-shows-in-tennessee |date=April 1, 2023 |access-date=April 3, 2023 |website=[[The Guardian]] |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403014042/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/01/judge-blocks-law-restricting-drag-shows-in-tennessee |url-status=live }}</ref> Other states in the US, such as [[Arizona]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Rubin |first=Jordan |title=Arizona drag bill shows danger of the GOP's identity obsession |url=https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house/deadline-legal-blog/arizona-drag-bill-republicans-rcna68466 |date=February 1, 2023 |access-date=March 28, 2023 |website=[[MSNBC]] |archive-date=March 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312064851/https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house/deadline-legal-blog/arizona-drag-bill-republicans-rcna68466 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Oklahoma]],<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Burga |first=Solcyre |title=An Oklahoma Bill Could Jail Drag Performers. Why the Right Is Targeting Drag Shows |url=https://time.com/6260421/tennessee-limiting-drag-shows-status-of-anti-drag-bills-u-s/ |date=February 23, 2023 |access-date=March 28, 2023 |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |archive-date=March 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318104751/https://time.com/6260421/tennessee-limiting-drag-shows-status-of-anti-drag-bills-u-s/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Texas]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Lennard |first=Natasha |title=Texas Republicans Just Proposed a Bounty on Drag Shows |url=https://theintercept.com/2023/03/24/texas-bounty-hunter-drag-bill/ |date=March 24, 2023 |access-date=March 28, 2023 |website=[[The Intercept]] |archive-date=March 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328003623/https://theintercept.com/2023/03/24/texas-bounty-hunter-drag-bill/ |url-status=live }}</ref> have introduced similar anti-drag bills in 2023.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Burga |first=Solcyre |title=Tennessee Passed the Nation's First Law Limiting Drag Shows. Here's the Status of Anti-Drag Bills Across the U.S. |url=https://time.com/6260421/tennessee-limiting-drag-shows-status-of-anti-drag-bills-u-s/ |date=March 5, 2023 |access-date=March 28, 2023 |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |archive-date=March 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318104751/https://time.com/6260421/tennessee-limiting-drag-shows-status-of-anti-drag-bills-u-s/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
+The bill was signed on March 2, 2023, by Republican governor [[Bill Lee (Tennessee politician)|Bill Lee]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Santucci |first1=Jeanine |last2=Brown |first2=Melissa |title=Tennessee drag show restrictions, ban on gender-affirming care for minors signed into law |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/02/tennessee-governor-bill-lee-signs-anti-trans-bill-drag-restrictions-into-law/11385343002/ |date=March 2, 2023 |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=[[USA Today]] |publisher=[[Gannett]] |archive-date=March 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306170028/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/02/tennessee-governor-bill-lee-signs-anti-trans-bill-drag-restrictions-into-law/11385343002/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Tennessee is the first state in the United States to restrict public drag performances,<ref>{{cite web |last=Johnson |first=Kailynn |title=Tennessee Drag Ban Will Reduce LGBTQ-Friendly Spaces and Disrupt Community |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/tennessee-drag-ban-lgbtq-youth |date=March 27, 2023 |access-date=March 28, 2023 |website=[[Teen Vogue]] |publisher=[[Condé Nast]] |archive-date=March 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328002145/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/tennessee-drag-ban-lgbtq-youth |url-status=live }}</ref> and went into effect on July 1, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mizelle |first1=Shawna |last2=Alsup |first2=Dave |title=Tennessee becomes first state in 2023 to restrict drag performances |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/02/politics/tennessee-ban-drag-show-performances-governor/index.html |date=March 3, 2023 |access-date=March 28, 2023 |website=CNN Politics |publisher=[[Cable News Network]] |archive-date=March 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328225121/https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/02/politics/tennessee-ban-drag-show-performances-governor/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> This bill sparked outrage throughout the United States, including among politicians and drag queens.<ref>{{cite web |last=Baker-Jordan |first=Skylar |title=Why the Tennessee ban on drag shows should terrify us all |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/tennessee-drag-show-ban-queens-b2289083.html |date=March 2, 2023 |access-date=March 8, 2023 |website=[[The Independent]] |archive-date=March 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308023652/http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/tennessee-drag-show-ban-queens-b2289083.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A federal judge of the [[United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee]], [[Tommy Parker (judge)|Tommy Parker]], halted the Tennessee bill citing [[First Amendment to the United States Constitution|First Amendment]] concerns.<ref>{{cite web |last=Kruesi |first=Imberlee |title=Judge blocks law restricting drag shows in Tennessee |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/01/judge-blocks-law-restricting-drag-shows-in-tennessee |date=April 1, 2023 |access-date=April 3, 2023 |website=[[The Guardian]] |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403014042/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/01/judge-blocks-law-restricting-drag-shows-in-tennessee |url-status=live }}</ref> Other states in the US, such as [[Arizona]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Rubin |first=Jordan |title=Arizona drag bill shows danger of the GOP's identity obsession |url=https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house/deadline-legal-blog/arizona-drag-bill-republicans-rcna68466 |date=February 1, 2023 |access-date=March 28, 2023 |website=[[MSNBC]] |publisher=[[NBCUniversal]] |archive-date=March 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312064851/https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house/deadline-legal-blog/arizona-drag-bill-republicans-rcna68466 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Oklahoma]],<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Burga |first=Solcyre |title=An Oklahoma Bill Could Jail Drag Performers. Why the Right Is Targeting Drag Shows |url=https://time.com/6260421/tennessee-limiting-drag-shows-status-of-anti-drag-bills-u-s/ |date=February 23, 2023 |access-date=March 28, 2023 |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |archive-date=March 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318104751/https://time.com/6260421/tennessee-limiting-drag-shows-status-of-anti-drag-bills-u-s/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Texas]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Lennard |first=Natasha |title=Texas Republicans Just Proposed a Bounty on Drag Shows |url=https://theintercept.com/2023/03/24/texas-bounty-hunter-drag-bill/ |date=March 24, 2023 |access-date=March 28, 2023 |website=[[The Intercept]] |archive-date=March 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328003623/https://theintercept.com/2023/03/24/texas-bounty-hunter-drag-bill/ |url-status=live }}</ref> have introduced similar anti-drag bills in 2023.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Burga |first=Solcyre |title=Tennessee Passed the Nation's First Law Limiting Drag Shows. Here's the Status of Anti-Drag Bills Across the U.S. |url=https://time.com/6260421/tennessee-limiting-drag-shows-status-of-anti-drag-bills-u-s/ |date=March 5, 2023 |access-date=March 28, 2023 |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |archive-date=March 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318104751/https://time.com/6260421/tennessee-limiting-drag-shows-status-of-anti-drag-bills-u-s/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 == Development and planning ==
 [[File:Drag Isn't Dangerous.png|thumb|right|Promotional poster for the telethon]]
-In March 2023, [[Producer Entertainment Group]] co-partnered with Black Queer Town Hall to create a telethon campaign named, ''Drag Isn't Dangerous'', with several companies and organizations co-presenting it.<ref>{{cite web |last=Factora |first=James |title=Your Favorite Drag Artists Are Hosting a Telethon Against Drag Bans |url=https://www.them.us/story/drag-isnt-drangerous-telethon-bans |website=[[Them (website)|Them]] |date=March 22, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2023 |archive-date=March 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322234845/https://www.them.us/story/drag-isnt-drangerous-telethon-bans |url-status=live }}</ref> They planned the telethon event to "raise awareness and funds for LGBTQ+ causes and organizations that support drag and trans performers".<ref>{{cite web |last=Sim |first=Bernando |title=Every Drag Artist Performing At the 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon |url=https://www.out.com/drag/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon#rebelltitem1 |website=[[Out (magazine)|Out]] |date=March 21, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2023 |archive-date=March 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322234812/https://www.out.com/drag/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon#rebelltitem1 |url-status=live }}</ref>
+In March 2023, [[Producer Entertainment Group]] co-partnered with Black Queer Town Hall to create a telethon campaign named, ''Drag Isn't Dangerous'', with several companies and organizations co-presenting it.<ref>{{cite web |last=Factora |first=James |title=Your Favorite Drag Artists Are Hosting a Telethon Against Drag Bans |url=https://www.them.us/story/drag-isnt-drangerous-telethon-bans |website=[[Them (website)|Them]] |publisher=[[Condé Nast]] |date=March 22, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2023 |archive-date=March 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322234845/https://www.them.us/story/drag-isnt-drangerous-telethon-bans |url-status=live }}</ref> They planned the telethon event to "raise awareness and funds for LGBTQ+ causes and organizations that support drag and trans performers".<ref>{{cite web |last=Sim |first=Bernando |title=Every Drag Artist Performing At the 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon |url=https://www.out.com/drag/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon#rebelltitem1 |website=[[Out (magazine)|Out]] |publisher=Pride Media |date=March 21, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2023 |archive-date=March 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322234812/https://www.out.com/drag/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon#rebelltitem1 |url-status=live }}</ref>
-The campaign event premiered on May 7, 2023, at 4:00{{Nbsp}}pm ([[Pacific Time Zone|PDT]]).<ref>{{cite web |last=Johnson |first=Julia |title='Drag isn't dangerous': Drag queens to perform in telethon against 'anti-LGBTQ+' laws |url=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/drag-isnt-dangerous-drag-queens-perform-telethon-anti-lgbtq-laws |website=[[Washington Examiner]] |date=March 21, 2022 |access-date=March 27, 2023 |archive-date=March 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323232107/https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/drag-isnt-dangerous-drag-queens-perform-telethon-anti-lgbtq-laws |url-status=live }}</ref> Online tickets were made available after the online telethon was announced for $20 via the livestreaming service Moment.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Daw |first=Stephen |title=Trixie Mattel, Bob the Drag Queen & More to Fight Back With 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Event |url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/trixie-mattel-bob-the-drag-queen-drag-isnt-dangerous-campaign-1235291155/ |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=March 22, 2023 |access-date=March 27, 2023 |archive-date=March 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323060855/https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/trixie-mattel-bob-the-drag-queen-drag-isnt-dangerous-campaign-1235291155/ |url-status=live }}</ref> An official pre-show fundraiser was later set up for people to donate, through Tiltify. Campaign merch was also released to the public, with all proceeds going to the telethon.<ref>{{cite web |last=Major |first=Micheal |title=Idina Menzel, Jinkx Monsoon & More Join 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Idina-Menzel-Jinkx-Monsoon-More-Join-Drag-Isnt-Dangerous-Telethon-20230504 |website=[[BroadwayWorld]] |date=May 4, 2023 |access-date=May 4, 2023 |archive-date=December 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223154958/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Idina-Menzel-Jinkx-Monsoon-More-Join-Drag-Isnt-Dangerous-Telethon-20230504 |url-status=live }}</ref>
+The campaign event premiered on May 7, 2023, at 4:00{{Nbsp}}pm ([[Pacific Time Zone|PDT]]).<ref>{{cite web |last=Johnson |first=Julia |title='Drag isn't dangerous': Drag queens to perform in telethon against 'anti-LGBTQ+' laws |url=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/drag-isnt-dangerous-drag-queens-perform-telethon-anti-lgbtq-laws |website=[[Washington Examiner]] |publisher=[[The Anschutz Corporation]] |date=March 21, 2022 |access-date=March 27, 2023 |archive-date=March 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323232107/https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/drag-isnt-dangerous-drag-queens-perform-telethon-anti-lgbtq-laws |url-status=live }}</ref> Online tickets were made available after the online telethon was announced for $20 via the livestreaming service Moment.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Daw |first=Stephen |title=Trixie Mattel, Bob the Drag Queen & More to Fight Back With 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Event |url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/trixie-mattel-bob-the-drag-queen-drag-isnt-dangerous-campaign-1235291155/ |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]] |date=March 22, 2023 |access-date=March 27, 2023 |archive-date=March 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323060855/https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/trixie-mattel-bob-the-drag-queen-drag-isnt-dangerous-campaign-1235291155/ |url-status=live }}</ref> An official pre-show fundraiser was later set up for people to donate, through Tiltify. Campaign merch was also released to the public, with all proceeds going to the telethon.<ref>{{cite web |last=Major |first=Micheal |title=Idina Menzel, Jinkx Monsoon & More Join 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Idina-Menzel-Jinkx-Monsoon-More-Join-Drag-Isnt-Dangerous-Telethon-20230504 |website=[[BroadwayWorld]] |date=May 4, 2023 |access-date=May 4, 2023 |archive-date=December 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223154958/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Idina-Menzel-Jinkx-Monsoon-More-Join-Drag-Isnt-Dangerous-Telethon-20230504 |url-status=live }}</ref>
-Many drag queens, such as [[Sherry Vine]] and [[Jackie Beat]], announced their inclusion. The lineup also revealed several ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race]]'' contestants would take part in the event, such as [[Ginger Minj]], [[Bob the Drag Queen]], [[Jinkx Monsoon]], [[Manila Luzon]], and [[Trixie Mattel]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Nolfi |first=Joey |title=RuPaul's Drag Race winners and queer icons unite for telethon combatting anti-drag politics |url=https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-winners-unite-drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon/ |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=March 20, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2023 |archive-date=March 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322234805/https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1632924450546155522&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Few.com%2Ftv%2Frupauls-drag-race-winners-unite-drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon%2F&sessionId=ecbda284514b28c7449c17b52e5ee452d1e995c9&siteScreenName=ew&theme=light&widgetsVersion=aaf4084522e3a%3A1674595607486&width=520px |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Frankie Grande]], Brandon Stansell, and Justin Martindale also joined the event.<ref>{{cite web |last=Damshenas |first=Sam |title=Drag Isn't Dangerous: Here are all the stars performing at the telethon |url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon/ |website=[[Gay Times]] |date=March 22, 2023 |access-date=April 3, 2023 |archive-date=March 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323045935/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
+Many drag queens, such as [[Sherry Vine]] and [[Jackie Beat]], announced their inclusion. The lineup also revealed several ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race]]'' contestants would take part in the event, such as [[Ginger Minj]], [[Bob the Drag Queen]], [[Jinkx Monsoon]], [[Manila Luzon]], and [[Trixie Mattel]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Nolfi |first=Joey |title=RuPaul's Drag Race winners and queer icons unite for telethon combatting anti-drag politics |url=https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-winners-unite-drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon/ |date=March 20, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2023 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Dotdash Meredith]] |archive-date=March 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322234805/https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1632924450546155522&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Few.com%2Ftv%2Frupauls-drag-race-winners-unite-drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon%2F&sessionId=ecbda284514b28c7449c17b52e5ee452d1e995c9&siteScreenName=ew&theme=light&widgetsVersion=aaf4084522e3a%3A1674595607486&width=520px |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Frankie Grande]], Brandon Stansell, and Justin Martindale also joined the event.<ref>{{cite web |last=Damshenas |first=Sam |title=Drag Isn't Dangerous: Here are all the stars performing at the telethon |url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon/ |website=[[Gay Times]] |date=March 22, 2023 |access-date=April 3, 2023 |archive-date=March 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323045935/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
-In mid-April, many actors and comedians such as [[Margaret Cho]], [[Leslie Jones (comedian)|Leslie Jones]], [[Ts Madison]], [[Amy Schumer]], and [[Charlize Theron]], signed up for the telethon event.<ref>{{cite web |last=Shatto |first=Rachel |title=A-List Stars Sign On For 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon |url=https://www.pride.com/events/drag-queen |website=[[Here Media|Pride]] |date=April 19, 2023 |access-date=April 28, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=April 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425034938/https://www.pride.com/events/drag-queen |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last=Freeman |first=Jon |title=Charlize Theron, Jesse Eisenberg Sign On for 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-lineup-charlize-theron-jesse-eisenberg-1234716885/ |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=April 18, 2023 |access-date=April 28, 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=April 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425153612/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-lineup-charlize-theron-jesse-eisenberg-1234716885/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live }}</ref> Throughout the telethon's social media, they revealed an official line-up of the event with over one-hundred participants.<ref>{{cite web |last=Rob |first=Watson |title='Drag Isn't Dangerous' telethon Sunday: Queens are fighting back |url=https://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/05/03/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-sunday-queens-are-fighting-back/ |website=[[Los Angeles Blade]] |date=May 3, 2023 |access-date=May 3, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=December 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223154928/https://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/05/03/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-sunday-queens-are-fighting-back/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
+In mid-April, many actors and comedians such as [[Margaret Cho]], [[Leslie Jones (comedian)|Leslie Jones]], [[Ts Madison]], [[Amy Schumer]], and [[Charlize Theron]], signed up for the telethon event.<ref>{{cite web |last=Shatto |first=Rachel |title=A-List Stars Sign On For 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon |url=https://www.pride.com/events/drag-queen |website=Pride.com |publisher=[[Here Media]] |date=April 19, 2023 |access-date=April 28, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=April 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425034938/https://www.pride.com/events/drag-queen |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last=Freeman |first=Jon |title=Charlize Theron, Jesse Eisenberg Sign On for 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-lineup-charlize-theron-jesse-eisenberg-1234716885/ |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=April 18, 2023 |access-date=April 28, 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=April 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425153612/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-lineup-charlize-theron-jesse-eisenberg-1234716885/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live }}</ref> Throughout the telethon's social media, they revealed an official line-up of the event with over one-hundred participants.<ref>{{cite web |last=Rob |first=Watson |title='Drag Isn't Dangerous' telethon Sunday: Queens are fighting back |url=https://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/05/03/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-sunday-queens-are-fighting-back/ |website=[[Los Angeles Blade]] |date=May 3, 2023 |access-date=May 3, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=December 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223154928/https://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/05/03/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-sunday-queens-are-fighting-back/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Jacob Slane mentioned in a ''[[BroadwayWorld]]'' article, Matt Weaver was the co-executive producer of the telethon.<ref>{{cite web |last=Kaan |first=Gil |title=Interview: Jacob Slane Combats Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation with Drag Isn't Dangerous |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Interview-Jacob-Slane-Combats-Anti-LGBTQIA-Legislation-With-DRAG-ISNT-DANGEROUS-20230428/ |date=April 28, 2023 |access-date=March 24, 2024 |website=[[BroadwayWorld]] |archive-date=May 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507215836/https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Interview-Jacob-Slane-Combats-Anti-LGBTQIA-Legislation-With-DRAG-ISNT-DANGEROUS-20230428 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 == Main event ==
-The telethon occurred in [[Los Angeles]], with drag queen [[Peppermint (drag queen)|Peppermint]] and comedian Justin Martindale being the main hosts.<ref>{{cite web |last=Furdyk |first=Brent |title=Charlize Theron, Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa McCarthy & more set for star-studded 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' telethon |url=https://etcanada.com/news/990474/charlize-theron-jesse-eisenberg-melissa-mccarthy-more-set-for-star-studded-drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon/amp/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508033212/https://etcanada.com/news/990474/charlize-theron-jesse-eisenberg-melissa-mccarthy-more-set-for-star-studded-drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon/amp/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 8, 2023 |website=[[Entertainment Tonight Canada]] |date=May 7, 2023 |access-date=May 7, 2023 }}</ref> [[Alaska Thunderfuck]] and actor [[Adam Shankman]], were co-hosting at some points in the telethon. An official [[GoFundMe]] campaign was launched for people to donate.<ref>{{cite web |last=Watson |first=Rob |title=Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon overflows with emotion & cash |url=https://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/05/07/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-overflows-with-emotion-cash/ |date=May 7, 2023 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Los Angeles Blade |language=en-US |archive-date=May 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520095936/https://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/05/07/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-overflows-with-emotion-cash/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Celebrity phone operators included: Ginger Minj, Jinkx Monsoon, [[Kelly Mantle]], [[Kerri Colby]], [[Laganja Estranja]], [[Monét X Change]], [[Jai Rodriguez]], Sherry Vine, [[Johnny Sibilly]], [[Tammie Brown]], [[Trinity the Tuck]], and [[Vincint]].
+The telethon occurred in [[Los Angeles]], with drag queen [[Peppermint (drag queen)|Peppermint]] and comedian Justin Martindale being the main hosts.<ref>{{cite web |last=Furdyk |first=Brent |title=Charlize Theron, Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa McCarthy & more set for star-studded 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' telethon |url=https://etcanada.com/news/990474/charlize-theron-jesse-eisenberg-melissa-mccarthy-more-set-for-star-studded-drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon/amp/ |date=May 7, 2023 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website=[[Entertainment Tonight Canada]] |publisher=[[Corus Entertainment]] |archive-date=May 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508033212/https://etcanada.com/news/990474/charlize-theron-jesse-eisenberg-melissa-mccarthy-more-set-for-star-studded-drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon/amp/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Alaska Thunderfuck]] and actor [[Adam Shankman]], were co-hosting at some points in the telethon. An official [[GoFundMe]] campaign was launched for people to donate. Celebrity phone operators included: [[Candis Cayne]], Ginger Minj, Jinkx Monsoon, [[Kelly Mantle]], [[Kerri Colby]], [[Laganja Estranja]], [[Monét X Change]], [[Jai Rodriguez]], Sherry Vine, [[Johnny Sibilly]], [[Tammie Brown]], [[Trinity the Tuck]], and [[Vincint]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Watson |first=Rob |title=Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon overflows with emotion & cash |url=https://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/05/07/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-overflows-with-emotion-cash/ |date=May 7, 2023 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Los Angeles Blade |language=en-US |archive-date=May 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520095936/https://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/05/07/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-overflows-with-emotion-cash/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The telethon was broadcast live, exclusively through Moment. It was also covered online such as [[YouTube]] and [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]], though some parts were removed from its Moment deal.<ref>{{cite web |title='Drag Isn't Dangerous' telethon: How to watch, what to expect |url=https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2023/05/05/drag-telethon-trixie-mattel-peppermint/1401683227466/ |date=May 5, 2023 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=[[United Press International]] |publisher=[[News World Communications]] |language=en-US |archive-date=May 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515073518/https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2023/05/05/drag-telethon-trixie-mattel-peppermint/1401683227466/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
-The telethon was broadcast live, exclusively through Moment. It was also covered online such as [[YouTube]] and [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]], though some parts were removed from its Moment deal.<ref>{{cite web |date=May 5, 2023 |title='Drag Isn't Dangerous' telethon: How to watch, what to expect |url=https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2023/05/05/drag-telethon-trixie-mattel-peppermint/1401683227466/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515073518/https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2023/05/05/drag-telethon-trixie-mattel-peppermint/1401683227466/ |archive-date=May 15, 2023 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=[[United Press International]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
 === Timeline ===
-The show began at 7:00 pm [[EDT (time)|EDT]]. The telethon consisted of musical performances, speeches, conversations between celebrity operators and donors calling in, and comedic skits.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sim |first=Bernando |title=Iconic Moments & Total Earnings From 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon |url=https://www.pride.com/drag-queens/drag-isnt-dangerous-moments-money |date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=[[Here Media]] |language=en-US |archive-date=May 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510110524/https://www.pride.com/drag-queens/drag-isnt-dangerous-moments-money |url-status=live }}</ref>
+The show began at 7:00 pm [[EDT (time)|EDT]]. The telethon consisted of musical performances, pre-taped appearances, speeches, conversations between celebrity operators and donors calling in, and comedic skits.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sim |first=Bernando |title=Iconic Moments & Total Earnings From 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon |url=https://www.pride.com/drag-queens/drag-isnt-dangerous-moments-money |date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Pride.com |publisher=[[Here Media]] |language=en-US |archive-date=May 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510110524/https://www.pride.com/drag-queens/drag-isnt-dangerous-moments-money |url-status=live }}</ref>
 * 7:00 pm – [[Ginger Minj]] and [[Kelly Mantle]] talk about drag being in danger in a skit
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 * 11:30 pm – Martindale, Peppermint, Shankman, and Alaska Thunderfuck tally up the number of donations and end the telethon
-== Results ==
+== Discography ==
+A charity single was released on the same day as the telethon premiere, May 7, titled "Drag Isn't Dangerous" (2023). The single is performed by [[Jayelle]] and Ocean Kelly, written by [[Ash Gordon|Ashley Gordon]], [[Drew Louis]], and Ocean Kelly, and produced by [[Drew Louis]]. All the revenue from the song's downloads will be donated to the telethon.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Daw |first=Stephen |title=Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon Raises More Than $500,000 for LGBTQ Causes |url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-raises-500000-lgbtq-charities-1235324743/ |date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=May 9, 2023 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]] |language=en-US |archive-date=December 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223154959/https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-raises-500000-lgbtq-charities-1235324743/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
+{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style=text-align:center;
+|+ List of singles, with selected details, showing year released
+|-
+! scope="col" style="width:15em;" | Title
+! scope="col" | Year
+! scope=“col” | Songwriters
+! scope=“col” | Producer
+! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | "Drag Isn't Dangerous" <br />{{small|(performed by [[Jayelle]] and Ocean Kelly)}}
+| 2023
+| [[Ash Gordon|Ashley Gordon]], [[Drew Louis]], Ocean Kelly
+| [[Drew Louis]]
+| style="text-align: center;" | <ref>{{cite web |last=Kelly |first=Ocean |author2=Jayelle |title=Drag Isn't Dangerous – Single |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/drag-isnt-dangerous-single/1685348994 |date=May 7, 2023 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website=[[Apple Music]] (United States) |publisher=[[Apple Inc.]] |archive-date=December 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223154929/https://music.apple.com/us/album/drag-isnt-dangerous-single/1685348994 |url-status=live }}</ref>
+|}
+== Aftermath ==
 {{rquote
 | right
 | quote                = Thanks to your generosity we were able to raise over half a million dollars for the Drag Isn’t Dangerous fund to gift our beneficiaries to combat this rash of harmful anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation.
 | author               = Jacob Slane and David Charpentier
-| source               = thanking the people who donated to ''Drag Isn't Dangerous''.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Paul |first=Larisha |title='Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon Raises Over $500,000 in Donations for LGBTQ+ Charities |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-raises-500000-for-lgbtq-causes-1234731512/ |date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=May 9, 2023 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |url-access=limited |archive-date=May 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508205000/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-raises-500000-for-lgbtq-causes-1234731512/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
+| source               = thanking the people who donated to ''Drag Isn't Dangerous''.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Paul |first=Larisha |title='Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon Raises Over $500,000 in Donations for LGBTQ+ Charities |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-raises-500000-for-lgbtq-causes-1234731512/ |date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=May 9, 2023 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |url-access=limited |archive-date=May 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508205000/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-raises-500000-for-lgbtq-causes-1234731512/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 }}
-At the end of the telethon event, their official GoFundMe campaign received over $523,000, including the ticket sale made from Moment.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sim |first=Bernando |title=Here's How Much Money the 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon Raised |url=https://www.out.com/drag/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-funds |date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=[[Out (magazine)|Out]] |language=en-US |archive-date=December 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223154949/https://www.out.com/drag/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-funds |url-status=live }}</ref> Trixie Mattel and [[Katya Zamolodchikova]] announced that "they'll host a livestream of the final night" of their tour, Trixie and Katya Live (2023), a portion of their funds will be donated to the telethon's campaign.<ref>{{cite web |last=Scheetz |first=Cameron |title=The Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon was gag after gag, raising over half a million for the LGBTQ+ community |url=https://www.queerty.com/the-drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-was-gag-after-gag-raising-over-half-a-million-for-the-lgbtq-community-20230508 |date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=[[Queerty]] |language=en-US |archive-date=December 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223154933/https://www.queerty.com/the-drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-was-gag-after-gag-raising-over-half-a-million-for-the-lgbtq-community-20230508 |url-status=live }}</ref> All of the proceeds is set to be donated to "[[GLAAD]], [[GLSEN]], [[HeadCount]], Black Queer Town Hall," and others.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Daw |first=Stephen |title=Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon Raises More Than $500,000 for LGBTQ Causes |url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-raises-500000-lgbtq-charities-1235324743/ |date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=May 9, 2023 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=en-US |archive-date=December 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223154959/https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-raises-500000-lgbtq-charities-1235324743/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
+At the end of the telethon event, their official GoFundMe campaign received over $523,000, including the ticket sale made from Moment.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sim |first=Bernando |title=Here's How Much Money the 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon Raised |url=https://www.out.com/drag/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-funds |date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=[[Out (magazine)|Out]] |publisher=Pride Media |language=en-US |archive-date=December 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223154949/https://www.out.com/drag/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-funds |url-status=live }}</ref> Trixie Mattel and [[Katya Zamolodchikova]] announced that "they'll host a livestream of the final night" of their tour, Trixie and Katya Live: The Last Show (2023),<ref>{{cite web |last=Scheetz |first=Cameron |title=The Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon was gag after gag, raising over half a million for the LGBTQ+ community |url=https://www.queerty.com/the-drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-was-gag-after-gag-raising-over-half-a-million-for-the-lgbtq-community-20230508 |date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=[[Queerty]] |publisher=Q.Digital |language=en-US |archive-date=December 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223154933/https://www.queerty.com/the-drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-was-gag-after-gag-raising-over-half-a-million-for-the-lgbtq-community-20230508 |url-status=live }}</ref> a portion of their funds will be donated to the telethon's campaign.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Lynch |first=Joe |title='Trixie and Katya Live' Headed to Veeps, Benefitting Drag Isn't Dangerous Fund (Exclusive) |url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/trixie-katya-live-tour-veeps-drag-isnt-dangerous-1235324157/ |date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2024 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]] |language=en-US |archive-date=January 24, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124040949/https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/trixie-katya-live-tour-veeps-drag-isnt-dangerous-1235324157/ |url-status=live }}</ref> All of the proceeds is set to be donated to "[[GLAAD]], [[GLSEN]], [[HeadCount]], Black Queer Town Hall," and others.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ramos |first=Dino-Ray |title='Drag Isn't Dangerous': Drag's biggest names and allies raise over $500,000 to combat anti-LGBTQ legislation and misinformation |url=https://glaad.org/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-raises-500000/ |date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=March 24, 2024 |website=[[GLAAD]] |archive-date=October 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002202635/https://glaad.org/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-raises-500000/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Clark |first=Conor |title=Drag Isn't Dangerous telethon raises $500,000 to fight anti-LGBTQ+ laws |url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/life/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-raises-500000-to-fight-anti-lgbtq-laws/ |website=[[Gay Times]] |date=May 9, 2023 |access-date=March 24, 2024 |archive-date=May 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516175425/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/life/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-raises-500000-to-fight-anti-lgbtq-laws/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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-|}
-== Discography ==
-A charity single was released on the same day as the telethon premiere, May 7, titled "Drag Isn't Dangerous" (2023). The single is performed by Jayelle and Ocean Kelly, written by Ashley Gordon, Drew Louis, and Ocean Kelly, and produced by Drew Louis. All the revenue from the song's downloads will be donated to the telethon.<ref>{{cite web |title=Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon Adds More Talent To The Spectacular Lineup |url=https://www.queerful.com/blog/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-adds-more-talent-to-the-spectacular-lineup |date=May 5, 2023 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Queerful |language=en-US |archive-date=December 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223154929/https://www.queerful.com/blog/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-adds-more-talent-to-the-spectacular-lineup |url-status=live }}</ref>
-{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style=text-align:center;
-|+ List of singles, with selected details, showing year released
-|-
-! scope="col" style="width:15em;" | Title
-! scope="col" | Year
-! scope=“col” | Songwriters
-! scope=“col” | Producer
-! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
-|-
-! scope="row" | "Drag Isn't Dangerous" <br />{{small|(performed by  Jayelle and Ocean Kelly)}}
-| 2023
-| Ashley Gordon, Drew Louis, Ocean Kelly
-| Drew Louis
-| style="text-align: center;" | <ref>{{cite web |last=Kelly |first=Ocean |author2=Jayelle |title=Drag Isn't Dangerous – Single |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/drag-isnt-dangerous-single/1685348994 |date=May 7, 2023 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website=[[Apple Music]] (US) |archive-date=December 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223154929/https://music.apple.com/us/album/drag-isnt-dangerous-single/1685348994 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 |}
 == See also ==
+* [[Drag panic]] – a moral panic that stems from the belief that drag, when exposed to minors, can be harmful, due to its perception as sexual in nature.
-* [[Drag panic]]
-* [[LGBT rights in the United States]]
+* [[LGBT rights in the United States]] – showcasing the history of LGBT rights from the United States, changing significantly.
-* [[List of Drag Race contestants|List of ''Drag Race'' contestants]]
+* [[List of Drag Race contestants|List of ''Drag Race'' contestants]] – features a list of various contestants from a drag reality competition franchise.
 == References ==
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 == Further reading ==
-* {{cite web |last=Watson |first=Rob |title=Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon overflows with emotion & cash |url=https://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/05/07/drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-overflows-with-emotion-cash/ |date=May 7, 2023 |access-date=January 5, 2024 |website=[[Los Angeles Blade]]}}
+* {{cite web |last=Pener |first=Degen |title=Marcia Gay Harden Reveals "All My Children Are Queer" During Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/marcia-gay-harden-drag-isnt-dangerous-telethon-1235482091/ |date=May 8, 2023 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]] }}
+* {{cite magazine |last=Juneau |first=Jen |title=Charlize Theron Warns She'll 'F— Anybody Up' Who Comes for Drag Queens: 'We're in Your Corner' |url=https://people.com/movies/charlize-theron-says-she-will-f-anybody-up-who-attacks-drag-queens/ |date=May 10, 2023 |magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]] |publisher=[[Dotdash Meredith]] }}
 == External links ==
 * {{official website}}
+* {{IMDb title|27773623}}
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