Bob the Drag Queen And Purse First Studios Announcements June 2026

June marked International Pride Month, and Bob the Drag Queen celebrated with appearances across North America. Throughout the month, he performed at Missoula Pride, Pridefest, Toronto Pride, and Capital Pride. He also emceed the National Pride Gala in Washington, D.C., highlighting the importance of LGBTQ+ advocacy and community.

Along with the pride festivities, Bob explored one of comedy's biggest questions in a new YouTube video: What makes something funny—and when does a joke go too far? Drawing from his career of over a decade in stand-up, he breaks down the science behind comedic timing. Variety also recently announced that Bob will return for season two of Dropout's improvised stand-up series, Crowd Control. And if that's not enough, don't miss one of Bob's latest signature clap-back tracks (below). Pride Month may be over, but Bob continues to keep audiences laughing with the sharp humor and insightful commentary fans know and love.

Noteworthy News & Accolades:

WUSA9: National Pride Gala

While Bob the Drag Queen is best known as an entertainer, he's equally committed to using his platform to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Earlier this month, he emceed Equality PAC's sixth annual National Pride Gala in Washington, D.C. The evening featured speeches from Congressman Ritchie Torres and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, honored reality TV icon Lisa Rinna and Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney, and celebrated the LGBTQ+ community while recognizing the ongoing fight for equality.

Click to read the WUSA9 article HERE

The Criterion Collection

The Criterion Collection, the video distribution company, is home to some of the most influential videos and films of all time. Bob had the special opportunity to dig through their archive closet and share his favorite and most impactful videos!

Click to watch Closet Picks HERE

Variety: Crowd Control Season 2

Variety recently announced that Bob will return for season two of Dropout's hit improv stand-up series, Crowd Control. Featuring a lineup of comedians including Gianmarco Soresi, Bobby Moynihan, and fellow The Traitors alum Ron Funches, the series challenges comics to win over the audience with nothing but their crowd work—no pre-written material allowed. If Bob's season one appearance was any indication, season two is sure to deliver even more unforgettable moments.

Click to read the article HERE

Ralph Magazine Cover

Ralph Entertainment Company's digital magazine featured Bob as the cover star of their 8th edition. He offers an honest reflection on how his past failures have led to the hard-won successes he has now, and, of course, touches on working with the queen of pop—Madonna.

Click to buy the issue HERE

The Nightly podcast

It’s during those late-night conversations that we often find ourselves going deep with friends, and Bob stopped by The Nightly Podcast to share some of his own bedtime thoughts. Joining hosts Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman, Bob covered topics ranging from Broadway to AI in the arts, and wasn't afraid to dive into the existential questions we all find ourselves pondering late at night.

Click to listen to the podcast HERE

Pride Celebrations!

Bob absolutely slayed the stage at multiple Pride celebrations across the country. Check out these photos of him as the headliner at OKC Pridefest HERE

Subscribe and Watch Bob's Latest Videos:

Is Crystal Methyd My Biggest Opp???| Bob The Drag Queen Recreates Crystal's AS11 Promo

What Are Comedians Allowed To Joke About? | Bob The Drag Queen Investigates

The CVS Makeup Challenge will Not Humble Me | Bob the Drag Queen

This Game WON'T BREAK ME | Bob The Drag Queen Plays Trees Hate You

Moment of the Month:

I DO DRAG (Music Video) | Bob The Drag Queen

Last month, Lushious Massacr went on the Only Child podcast and passionately shared her opinion on certain celebrity drag queens and how "they're so famous that now they just get to be men." Of course, Bob the DRAG QUEEN had to clap back, and what better way than in a full out music video. Click to watch HERE

Purse First Studios:

Purse First Studios, Bob the Drag Queen's production company, brings refreshing podcasts, digital shows, live streams, and more for the girls, gays, and theys.

Among its other content, PFS currently produces two podcasts: Quit Playin', hosted by Amber Wallin and Jazmyn W, with new episodes every Tuesday, and Only Child, Bob the Drag Queen's Sibling Rivalry solo spin-off with new episodes and guests every Thursday. Purse First Studios is now offering exclusive perks and content to YouTube Channel Members.

Purse First Studios also has multiple brick and mortar spaces for rent in the Los Angeles Area. Check out the booking site HERE

Willam On Drag Race Drama, Experiencing Discrimination & Karma | Only Child with Bob the Drag Queen

Who's Still Seeing Chris Brown on Tour? | Quit Playin' with Jazmyn and Amber

Upcoming Live Performances:

Pride Block Party @The Mix

July 11 | Tacoma, WA | Pride Block Party

Bob the Drag Queen

July 17 & 18 | Homestead, PA | Pittsburgh Comedy Club

Just for Laughs Comedy Festival- SIBLING RIVALRY LIVE

July 22 | Montreal, QC | Ticketmaster

Milkshake Festival (DJ Set)

July 25 | Amsterdam, NE | Milkshake Festival

Vicar Street

July 26 | Dublin, IE | Vicar Street

Bob the Drag Queen

August 7 & 8 | San Antonio, TX | Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Bob the Drag Queen

August 13-15 | Charlotte, NC | The Comedy Zone

Provincetown Town Hall

August 22 | Provincetown, MA | Provincetown Town Hall

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival w/ Tig Notaro & Matteo Lane

August 30 | Calgary, AB | Great Outdoors Comedy Festival

Now Clap! Tour

Sept 26 | St. Paul, MN | Fitzgerald Theater- RESCHEDULED

Sept 27 | Iowa City, IA | The Englert Theatre- RESCHEDULED

Oct 3 | Winnipeg, MB | Club Regent Casino

Oct 10 | Denver, CO (with Matteo Lane) | The Paramount - 2ND SHOW ADDED

Oct 16 | Ottawa, ON | Bronson Centre- 2ND SHOW ADDED

Oct 17 |Burlington, VT | The Flynn

Dec 10 | Birmingham, AL | Lyric Theatre- RESCHEDULED

Dec 11 | Atlanta, GA | Center Stage - RESCHEDULED

*2027 NOW CLAP! Tour Dates Announcing Soon

Bob's Current Projects:

Sibling Rivalry

Monét X Change, Miss Congeniality of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 and winner of All Stars 4, and Bob the Drag Queen, winner of Season 8, are not actually siblings, but they are the hilariously entertaining duo behind the hit podcast Sibling Rivalry. In their most recent episode, “Sibling Rivalry: The One About Being Slutty” they spill the tea on experiences with and opinions on modern hookup culture. Explore Monét X Change and Bob's videos here.

Purse First Studios

Bob the Drag Queen's creative content production company for "the girls, gays, and theys", releases new YouTube content every week. Explore their recent videos here.

Bio

About Bob The Drag Queen:

Non-binary comic/actor Caldwell Tidicue, or “Bob The Drag Queen'' on your 'For You' page, describes himself as “hilarious, beautiful, talented and...humble.” We can credit Bob’s mother for his unabashed confidence that won him the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar'' on season 8 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” as well as multiple acting roles for HBO, Netflix, Sony Tristar, MTV, and VH1.

Through his work co-hosting HBO’s first unscripted show, “We’re Here,” Bob has won a Peabody Award, GLAAD Media Award, and a Television Academy Honors recognition. "Sibling Rivalry", his highly-rated podcast with Monét X Change, has also won a Queerty Award as well as a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Podcast.

Over the past few years, Bob has not had much down time between interviewing with Gayle King, Sherri Shepherd, Ke$ha, and NPR’s Ari Shapiro, attempting murder on third season of Peacock’s “The Traitors”, being the Master of Ceremonies for Madonna’s international Celebration Tour, completing his own world comedy tour, writing a New York Times best-selling book, Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert and releasing his newest comedy special "This is Wild" on exclusively streaming on Hulu.

Bob The Drag Queen On The Web:

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Purse First Studios On The Web:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purse.first.studios/

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PurseFirstStudios

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