Watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Stars Perform ‘Power’ at a Library During Emmy FYC Event
variety.comMarc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events “RuPaul’s Drag Race” powers on — literally. Season 16 stars Dawn, Mhi’Ya Iman Le’Paige, Morphine, Q, Plane Jane, Sapphira Cristál and winner Nymphia Wind performed the original song “Power” from the “Werq the World” episode at Monday’s Emmy FYC event at the Culver City Library.
And only “Just for Variety” has the exclusive premiere of the performance. Yes, drag queens at a library. While MTV noted in a post-event press release that the festivities were not “sponsored or endorsed by L.A.
County Library,” this reporter — who moderated the FYC Q&A — reminded the 300 or so people gathered in the audience what RuPaul once said: “If a drag queen wants to read you a story at a library, listen to her, because knowledge is power.
And if someone tries to restrict your access to power, they are trying to scare you — so listen to a drag queen.” As Variety exclusively reported earlier that day, “Drag Race” has raised $2 million for the ACLU’s Drag Defense Fund in the 14 months since the initiative was launched.
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