Lizzo jumped away from her on the second stage The special 2our with a show Friday in Knoxville and snooping around the state’s new law banning drag acts. The four-time Grammy winner and reality TV host brought a variety of drag performers to the stage, including several who competed RuPaul’s Drag Race. It included Aquaria, Asia O’Hara, Kandy Muse, Vanessa Vanjie and others.
“In light of the recent and tragic events and current events, people on the Internet have been saying to me, ‘Say your shows in Tennessee,’ ‘Don’t go to Tennessee,'” Lizzo said on stage at the Thompson-Boling said. Arena. “Your reason was valid, but why not reach the people who need this message the most? … Why not create a safe space in Tennessee where we drag entertainers can celebrate and celebrate our differences?
She also told the crowd, “The people of Tennessee give hope. Thank you for standing up for your rights, protecting each other, and holding accountable the people charged with protecting us.”
The new law, commonly known as the Tennessee Drag Ban, bans “adult cabaret entertainment” on public property or places where it can be viewed by minors — the term is defined as “topless dancers, go-go.” – Dancers, exotic dancers, undressing dancers”. , male or female impersonators.” Among other criticisms, opponents say the vague wording of the legislation leaves open the possibility of theater operating in this way Rent, Kinky Boots And Mrs. Doubtfire may fall under the ban.
It was signed into law by GOP Gov. Bill Lee in March, but a federal judge in Tennessee temporarily blocked its implementation, citing First Amendment issues. The Volunteer State is the first to adopt such a law.
Source: Deadline
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