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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.

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? Werq the World is much “This is the biggest, most spectacular Angeria: There are many, many production we have ever created,” says different. people in the audience! the show’s producer, Brandon Voss. more “The music, sets, fashion, choreography and lighting are like nothing fans of Will this be your first time performing at drag have ever even dreamed of seeing The Eastern? Angeria: Yes, I normally perform before.” at clubs and bars such as Future Werq the World stars RuPaul’s Drag Atlanta and The Marquette Lounge. Race favorites Kameron Michaels, The Eastern is much larger than any Rose, Vanessa Vanjie, Yvie Oddly venue I have performed at in Atlanta. and all of the finalists from the show’s fourteenth season including Bosco, Daya Are you excited to perform for your Betty, Jorgeous, Lady Camden, Willow hometown fans? I am so excited to perform Pill and, of course, the Southern belle Angeria: for my city! This will be my first time from ATL, Angeria Paris VanMicheals. performing here since the season ended. We spoke with our hometown queen as What do you love most about living in she was preparing for the tour. the ATL? Hello Southern belle from ATL! You did Angeria: I feel very proud to live in Atlanta! your hometown proud on RuPaul’s Drag The LGBTQ+ community is large and Race! beautiful. Also, living in Atlanta gives Angeria Paris VanMicheals: My journey both the country and city vibes that I love. on season fourteen was amazing and something I will cherish for the rest of my Final message for your Atlanta fans? life. I surprised myself in so many ways Angeria: Thank you so much for throughout the season. I’m genuinely always supporting me, your hometown proud of what I presented to the world. queen. I am so happy to be the Atlanta representation on Season 14 and I’m so We are excited to welcome you back thrilled that I made my city proud, which home for Werq the World! was always the goal. Angeria: I have never been to a Werq Tickets for RuPaul’s Drag Race‘s WERQ the World Show! THE WORLD 2022 are on sale now at VossEvents.com. Fans can snatch their You haven’t? It’s the official RuPaul’s favorite queen’s merch to wear to the Drag Race tour! show with FREE shipping at https:// shop.vossevents.com Angeria: I’ve always wanted to

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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 skyscraper ballad delivers Todrick’s most spine-tingling and emotional vocal performance yet, over stadium-sized rock drums and duelling electric guitars. Co-written by Todrick with producer Jeeve (who has worked with Giorgio Moroder and Nicole Scherzinger), ‘Breath’ is about an undying love in a toxic relationship.

Renowned for his charismatic and high-energy performances, Todrick is a multi-disciplined modernday entertainer and recording artist with over 800 million YouTube views to his name. He has starred in a selection of Broadway smashes, collaborated with Beyoncé, and co-executive produced the awardwinning music video for Taylor Swift’s LGBTQ+ anthem ‘You Need To Calm Down’.

Todrick said: “‘Breath’ is the most transparent and vulnerable I have ever been as a songwriter. Sometimes ‘the one that got away’ is someone who didn’t always bring out the best in you but also made you love like you didn’t know you could. That’s what 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.” ‘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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ARIES: Your friendships and intimate relationships must be great right now, because you are putting in the effort! However, make sure that there is effort coming from everyone involved or else it might go to shit.

LIBRA: Someone in your life is going to step into the role of a mentor this week and maybe for the rest of your life. You haven’t had a mentor recently that you truly trust, but something about this individual has you intrigued.

TAURUS: You are at a crossroads this week because you want to indulge in your passion but you also need to make money. You need to find a way to balance both of them because you are going to be super unhappy otherwise.

SCORPIO: ou need to relax and focus on the cleaning of your personal space. You cannot relax and really decompress in your space until you feel as though it is comfortable and clean. So, get to it and make your space YOURS again.

GEMINI: You are going to be in a group setting with friends this week and we dont know if you are going to thrive or fail in the group. You are nervous about the gathering but you are excited for familiar faces, so focus on that. CANCER: Public recognition is not something that you are super enthusiastic about but it might be coming this week with a recent development in your life. You have succeeded so someone is going to bring it to light. LEO: You need to keep your ears open this week because you have so much to learn about those around you. People are going to share secrets and knowledge that may help you thrive in the long run.

VIRGO: You have people wanting to throw money at you for your entrepreneurial mindset this week but how in the world are you going to balance it with everything else you have on your plate? PLAN PLAN PLAN. Don’t lose the opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS: You have a new sense of self this week and it has largely in part to do with the fact that you feel confident in yourself. You haven’t felt this way for some time now and you are here, so enjoy it.

CAPRICORN: You’re going to make a big investment coming up here soon and you need to decide how you can balance your other expenses with this money draining investment. This is for your personal happiness and you deserve it.

AQUARIUS: Discussing big plans with friends this week is something you need to do. Those who are close to you are going to be truthful with you about why or why not you should follow through… but, you need your good Judys.

PISCES: You might have some money coming your way but you don’t need to be sharing that information with everyone… especially right now. People are going to try and milk you for all you’re worth if you give them information that’s not needed.

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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.