The Southern Belle from ATL is Werqing the World, dahling!
By Jason Salerno
The queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race are turning it — turning outfits, performances and even turning time! — in their all new 2022 production of Werq the World, touring over 50 major cities in the USA this summer and playing the largest arenas including Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium and New York City’s Radio City Music Hall! The tour lands in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 13th at The Eastern.
“This is the biggest, most spectacular production we have ever created,” says the show’s producer, Brandon Voss. “The music, sets, fashion, choreography and lighting are like nothing fans of drag have ever even dreamed of seeing before.”
Werq the World stars RuPaul’s Drag Race favorites Kameron Michaels, Rose, Vanessa Vanjie, Yvie Oddly and all of the finalists from the show’s fourteenth season including Bosco, Daya Betty, Jorgeous, Lady Camden, Willow Pill and, of course, the Southern belle from ATL, Angeria Paris VanMicheals.
We spoke with our hometown queen as she was preparing for the tour.
Hello Southern belle from ATL! You did your hometown proud on RuPaul’s Drag Race!
Angeria Paris VanMicheals: My journey on season fourteen was amazing and something I will cherish for the rest of my life. I surprised myself in so many ways throughout the season. I’m genuinely proud of what I presented to the world.
We are excited to welcome you back home for Werq the World!
Angeria: I have never been to a Werq the World Show!
You haven’t? It’s the official RuPaul’s Drag Race tour!
Angeria: I’ve always wanted to
attend. I couldn’t get tickets. But look at me now. I get to be a part of it!
What is your role in the 2022 show?
Angeria: I will be one of the amazing, time traveling divas. I have some very glamorous and high energy numbers in store for everyone.
Is Werq the World much different than your typical drag performances?
Angeria: Werq the World is much different. There are many, many more people in the audience!
Will this be your first time performing at The Eastern?
Angeria: Yes, I normally perform at clubs and bars such as Future Atlanta and The Marquette Lounge. The Eastern is much larger than any venue I have performed at in Atlanta.
Are you excited to perform for your hometown fans?
Angeria: I am so excited to perform for my city! This will be my first time performing here since the season ended.
What do you love most about living in the ATL?
Angeria: I feel very proud to live in Atlanta! The LGBTQ+ community is large and beautiful. Also, living in Atlanta gives both the country and city vibes that I love.
Final message for your Atlanta fans?
Angeria: Thank you so much for always supporting me, your hometown queen. I am so happy to be the Atlanta representation on Season 14 and I’m so thrilled that I made my city proud, which was always the goal.
Tickets for RuPaul’s Drag Race‘s WERQ THE WORLD 2022 are on sale now at VossEvents.com. Fans can snatch their favorite queen’s merch to wear to the show with FREE shipping at https:// shop.vossevents.com
Powerhouse entertainer Todrick Hall has released ‘Breath’ – a soulful ballad taken from his forthcoming 80s inspired album “Algorhythm”.
Preview 'Breath'
Inspired by Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’, the ballad delivers Todrick’s most spine-tingling emotional vocal performance yet, over stadiumrock drums and duelling electric guitars. by Todrick with producer Jeeve (who has worked Giorgio Moroder and Nicole Scherzinger), about an undying love in a toxic relationship.
Todrick said: “‘Breath’ is the most transparent vulnerable I have ever been as a Sometimes ‘the one that got away’ is someone didn’t always bring out the best in you but also you love like you didn’t know you could. That’s this song is about. This is my favourite song I have ever written and sang, inspired by my favourite R&B ballads of the 80s.”
Renowned for his charismatic and high-energy performances, Todrick is a multi-disciplined modernday entertainer and recording artist with over 800 name. He has starred in smashes, collaborated with awardBTQ+
‘Breath’ – along with ‘Dance Forever’ and ‘PreMadonna’ – is taken from Todrick’s forthcoming album “Algorhythm”, which will be released on June 1 via Frtyfve/AWAL. Pre-save the album on streaming services.
Speaking of the album’s direction, Todrick said: “Algorhythm is an 80s inspired record that while still being on brand with my most popular work, it reveals a side of my voice I have never accessed in my previous music. I want this album to get back to good traditional music, no gimmicks, no smoke and mirrors, just great music, beats and rhythms. My goal is not to create a replica of 80s music but an evolution of my music infused with 80s nostalgic instrumentation.”
Todrick Hall’s unstoppable, self-sustained rise has taken him a long way from his roots in the tiny Texan town of Plainview. He quickly went from national fame on American Idolto international attention through RuPaul’s Drag Race to commanding a huge global following on social media. And that’s before you even factor in his Broadway runs in Kinky Boots, Chicago and Waitress, or his role as dance captain on the BBC’s The Greatest Dancer, alongside Cheryl and Oti Mabuse. Todrick’s global viral hit ‘Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels’ (which has racked up over 48 million YouTube views) was picked up by Samsung and revamped into a slick commercial bop ‘Flip, Fold, Snap, Clack’ for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 phone. The enduring dance anthem was also featured on the Just Dance 2022 game.
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May Socializers @ BJ Roosters | MAY 26, 2022 AT 6:30 PM
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DILF Atlanta "BDE" by Joe Whitaker Presents @ Heretic | MAY 27, 2022 AT 10 PM – 3 AM
Joe Whitaker & Man Upp Productions Present...DILF ATLANTA "BDE"
SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENT!
MEN'S JOCK/UNDERWEAR PARTY!
KICK OFF THE WEEKEND in your JOCK ay DILF ATLANTA in MAY!
DUDES, DADDIES, DISCREET, DUNNO...DILF is for ALL MEN!
FEATURING MUSIC BY: DJ JEFF DORITY Los Angeles
The HOTTEST & BIGGEST "JOCK PARTY" in the Country is back in ATLANTA and at the HERETIC!
ENCOURAGED to WEAR:
*JOCKS
*HARNESS
*GEAR
*LEATHER
*A Clothes Check will be Available at this Event so you can get down to your jock or underwear! Not Required though.
Alpharetta Arts Streetfest 2022 @ Alpharetta Community Center | MAY 28 AT 10 AM –MAY 29 AT 5 PM
Sip a cold and slushy drink, peruse the artisan market featuring 100 talented local and regional artists, let the kids play in the interactive Kidz Zone and grab a bite to eat from the local food vendors while we celebrate those who fought for our freedoms. The Grove at Wills Park is the perfect place featuring beautiful shade trees, nearby parking and even a dog park! We are pet friendly.
Atlanta Disco Society XI @ The Basement | MAY 28, 2022 AT 10 PM – 3 AM
You are cordially invited to 2022's first gathering of the Atlanta Disco Society, presented by NonsenseATL.
Everyone's favorite night of glamour, debauchery, dancing, and quality disco music is back. Let’s disco!
Join us behind the velvet rope for an evening you won't soon forget. Everyone who's anyone will be on the light-up dance floor. Saddle up your white horse, put on your most fashionable jumpsuit, and prepare to dance.
Auditory pleasures: Kimber & Treasure Fingers
Decadence: You
Memories/Photography: Oh Snap Kid
Reflections: Disco Ball
Nostalgia: Halcyon Days of Disco
:::TELL A FRIEND:::
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May 25th - June 1st
May Socializers @ BJ Roosters | MAY 26, 2022 AT 6:30 PM
Definitely off the beaten track ! May Socializers takes us to BJ Roosters !! They will waive the cover charge for all Socializers members !
DILF Atlanta "BDE" by Joe Whitaker Presents @ Heretic | MAY 27, 2022 AT 10 PM – 3 AM Joe Whitaker & Man Upp Productions Present...DILF ATLANTA "BDE"
SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENT!
MEN'S JOCK/UNDERWEAR PARTY!
KICK OFF THE WEEKEND in your JOCK ay DILF ATLANTA in MAY!
DUDES, DADDIES, DISCREET, DUNNO...DILF is for ALL MEN!
FEATURING MUSIC BY: DJ JEFF DORITY Los Angeles
The HOTTEST & BIGGEST "JOCK PARTY" in the Country is back in ATLANTA and at the HERETIC!
ENCOURAGED to WEAR:
*JOCKS
*HARNESS
*GEAR
*LEATHER
*A Clothes Check will be Available at this Event so you can get down to your jock or underwear! Not Required though.
Alpharetta Arts Streetfest 2022 @ Alpharetta Community Center | MAY 28 AT 10 AM –MAY 29 AT 5 PM
Sip a cold and slushy drink, peruse the artisan market featuring 100 talented local and regional artists, let the kids play in the interactive Kidz Zone and grab a bite to eat from the local food vendors while we celebrate those who fought for our freedoms. The Grove at Wills Park is the perfect place featuring beautiful shade trees, nearby parking and even a dog park! We are pet friendly.
Atlanta Disco Society XI @ The Basement | MAY 28, 2022 AT 10 PM – 3 AM
You are cordially invited to 2022's first gathering of the Atlanta Disco Society, presented by NonsenseATL.
Everyone's favorite night of glamour, debauchery, dancing, and quality disco music is back. Let’s disco!
Join us behind the velvet rope for an evening you won't soon forget. Everyone who's anyone will be on the light-up dance floor. Saddle up your white horse, put on your most fashionable jumpsuit, and prepare to dance.
Auditory pleasures: Kimber & Treasure Fingers
Decadence: You
Memories/Photography: Oh Snap Kid
Reflections: Disco Ball
Nostalgia: Halcyon Days of Disco
:::TELL A FRIEND:::
Nonsense ATL events are for every sexual orientation, race, gender role, nationality, age (21+), and level of dance skill. Tell a friend and spread the love.
Dear Peach,
I am concerned about a friend of mine who is really struggling with mental health I dont know how to approach the situation and I certainly dont want to point fingers and tell them that they need to get help... we all need to get help...
I am just really worried about my friend. How should I approach this?
Well since this month is Mental Health Awareness Month, I think you are coming to the right spot for help.
There are tons of resources out there that you can pinpoint for them if they start to become open with you about issues that they are facing. There is the Suicide Prevention Hotline (800-273-8255), there are online apps like TalkSpace where you connect with a live therapist from the comfort and confidentiality of text message... there are tons of resources available by district, city and county. Take a moment to see what is available close by and if the cost is feasible for your friend. There would be no greater disservice than pointing them in the direction of resources they cant afford.
Sometimes your friend might need a sense of relatability and just by opening up about mental health yourself to them, it might give them the strength to open up to you and youll know how to better assist them.
