Coverage dated April 22, 2023 to April 23, 2023

Lizzo brings drag queens on stage, protesting Tennessee law

Headline from ABC 7 San Francisco

"Why would I not create a safe space in Tennessee where we can celebrate drag entertainers?" said Lizzo.

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The Guardian
Grammy-winning singer Lizzo protests Tennessee law restricting drag shows (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 22, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
At her concert on Friday night in Knoxville, the performer invited drag queens on stage to rebuke state’s anti-drag legislation
ABC 7 San Francisco
Lizzo brings drag queens on stage, protesting Tennessee law (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Apr 23, 2023
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
"Why would I not create a safe space in Tennessee where we can celebrate drag entertainers?" said Lizzo.
NBC Chicago
Lizzo Protests Tennessee Law, Aims to Create 'Safe Space' for Drag Queens at Concert (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Apr 22, 2023
NBC Chicago's feed description
Grammy-winning singer Lizzo filled the stage with drag queens at her concert in Tennessee on Friday as a form of protest against the state's legislation.
Breitbart News
Lizzo Performs with Drag Queens in Tennessee to Protest State's Anti-Grooming Law (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 22, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
Pop star Lizzo performed in Tennessee with RuPaul's Drag Race alumni in protest of the state's recently passed anti-grooming legislation.
NBC News
Lizzo brings drag queens on stage, protesting Tennessee law restricting performances in public (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 22, 2023
NBC News's feed description
In February, Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed the legislation against “adult cabaret” in public or in front of minors.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Lizzo brings drag queens on stage, protesting Tennessee law | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Apr 22, 2023
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
Lizzo brings drag queens on stage, protesting Tennessee law
CBS News
Lizzo brings drag queens on stage at her Knoxville show to protest law (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 22, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The singer protested a law restricting drag shows in Tennessee by bringing 20 drag queens out on stage during her Knoxville show Friday.
Los Angeles Times
Tennessee tried to ban drag shows. So Lizzo invited drag queens onstage (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Lizzo protested anti-drag-show legislation in Tennesee by inviting several drag queens onstage during her Knoxville concert.
Fox News
Lizzo protests Tennessee policy by bringing drag performers on stage: 'Celebrate our differences' (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Lizzo danced with drag stars on stage in Tennessee after the state became the first in the nation to ban such performances on public property and near schools.
CNN
Lizzo protests Tennessee drag ban, inviting drag queens on stage in Knoxville (opens CNN)
Published Apr 23, 2023
CNN's feed description
Lizzo made her stance on Tennessee's anti-drag-show legislation clear by inviting drag queens onstage at her Knoxville concert.

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