Idina Menzel on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars!
Idina Menzel appeared as a guest judge on the season premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars! The show officially airs on Paramount+ but her episode is actually available to watch for free on Youtube!
Idina Menzel Announces ‘Drama Queen’ + Releases MOVE
Exciting news! Idina Menzel’s new single, ‘Move’, is out now along with details about her album, ‘Drama Queen’! Idina worked alongside global hitmakers Nile Rodgers, Jake Shears, Justin Tranter, Sir Nolan, Simon Wilcox, Laura Veltz, and more to create a body of work that is a departure from what she’s released in the past but showcases her powerhouse vocals with soaring anthems, disco-infused beats, and just the right amount of drama. Here’s what she said about the project:
“I am a Drama Queen…I’m dramatic and emotional and passionate. I love the stage and the spotlight. I love the attention and the roar of an audience. I have big feelings. I sing my ass off through tears of joy, heartbreak, anger, and sadness. This project is the most fun I’ve ever had writing and recording an album. I want everyone to move and sing with me and embrace their inner Drama Queen. I’m so thrilled that the first single, ‘Move’ is coming in time for Pride Month. It’s a celebration of love in all its forms. The LGBTQIA+ community has always been so inspiring to me—watching friends and fans live so courageously, so authentically.”
‘Drama Queen’ will be released on August 18 but you can pre-save/pre-order it now! You can also pre-order SIGNED vinyls or CDs along with other ‘Drama Queen’ merch at Idina’s official store! The vinyl on her site comes in an exclusive hot pink while Barnes & Noble is exclusively offering a sky blue edition. Note that Barnes & Noble is listing a release date of October 27 for that version.
Idina visited Ryan Seacrest in-studio to preview some music and tease the album earlier this week. You can watch the interview here.
‘Drama Queen’ Tracklisting
1. Move
2. Beast
3. Dramatic
4. My Love For Life
5. Paradise Prelude / Paradise (feat. Nile Rodgers)
6. Make Me Hate Me
7. Funny Kind Of Lonely
8. Royalty
9. Madison Hotel
‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ Streams August 25!
Netflix has announced that ‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ will be released on August 25! Idina Menzel stars alongside Adam Sandler in the family comedy which is based on Fiona Rosenbloom‘s young adult novel, “You Are SO Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah!”. It was a family affair for Adam, as his real wife and kids also star in the film.
Here’s the logline:
Stacy and Lydia are BFFs who’ve always dreamed about having epic bat mitzvahs. But things start to go comically awry when a popular boy and middle school drama threatens their friendship and their rite of passage.
Official still:
Idina Menzel Teases New Music + Upcoming Shows
Idina Menzel’s next album appears to be on the horizon! Idina announced that MOVE, her first single, will be released on May 12! She’s posted a few teasers on her social media pages. Here are links to teasers one, two, and three! Make sure you pre-save/pre-add MOVE here!
Idina also teased a second song, Royalty, on her TikTok. They sound great! I’m so excited for a new musical era! As a side note, she’s been pretty active on TikTok, so make sure you follow her.
Of course, a new album makes us all think about a new tour! A couple of shows at Pride events have been announced so far:
June 2 – WeHo Pride at West Hollywood Park. This event is FREE but registration is required because capacity is limited. Reserve tickets here.
June 16 – Providence, RI. Details TBA.
Make sure you’re following me on Twitter & Instagram because I’ll be updating the dates there as they pop up.
Idina Menzel Honored With “The Dream Builder” Award
Music Will, the largest non-profit music education program for schools across the U.S., honored Idina Menzel at their 15th annual benefit in Los Angeles on Tuesday! Idina was honored with The Dream Builder Award for her vast contributions to stage and screen and her co-founding of A BroaderWay Foundation which empowers young girls from underserved communities to nurture their creativity and self-expression through arts-centered programs. Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) presented the award. Tom Morello, Babyface and Dave Wish were also honored at the event. Each of the honorees will be dedicated to expanding Music Will’s programs in local schools. Idina will be concentrating on schools in LA and New York.
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