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Colman Domingo Defends Drag Role in Carpenter's Controversial Video

9/2/2025

Summary

Story summary

Colman Domingo, in drag for Sabrina Carpenter's "Tears" music video, received mixed online reactions, prompting a defense of his role.
The video, inspired by *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*, celebrates LGBTQ+ culture with a disco theme.
Domingo highlighted self-expression, quoting RuPaul: "We are born naked and everything else is drag."
Carpenter praised Domingo's performance as "incomparable," expressing joy in their collaboration.
The release has ignited discussions on artistic freedom and representation in entertainment.

History

Historical Context

*The Rocky Horror Picture Show* premiered in 1975, becoming a landmark film that celebrated LGBTQ+ identities and self-expression. Its influence on drag culture paved the way for contemporary artists like Colman Domingo, whose recent work in Sabrina Carpenter's "Tears" continues this legacy. This ongoing dialogue underscores the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in media and the evolution of societal acceptance.

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Story summary

Colman Domingo, in drag for Sabrina Carpenter's "Tears" music video, received mixed online reactions, prompting a defense of his role.
The video, inspired by *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*, celebrates LGBTQ+ culture with a disco theme.
Domingo highlighted self-expression, quoting RuPaul: "We are born naked and everything else is drag."
Carpenter praised Domingo's performance as "incomparable," expressing joy in their collaboration.
The release has ignited discussions on artistic freedom and representation in entertainment.

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