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“There goes half the audience”: Fans rage as Plane Jane exits House of Villains

Plane Jane has become the third contestant eliminated from House of Villains, a decision that has received overwhelming backlash from fans. Hosted by Joel McHale, House of Villains gathers reality TV’s most notorious troublemakers under one roof, forcing them to compete in wild challenges while scheming, conniving and voting each other out. The last villain standing snatches $200,000 and the crown of America’s Ultimate Supervillain. Season three, which premiered on 26 February, stars Ashley Mitchell (Real World: Ex-Plosion), Christine Quinn (Selling Sunset), Drita D’Avanzo (Mob Wives), Jackie Christie (Basketball Wives…

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Drag Race Down Under star Maxi Shield dies, aged 51

Maxi Shield has tragically passed away at the age of 51. The news was confirmed “with the heaviest of hearts” on Monday (23 February) by Wigs by Vanity, “that our dearest sister, Maxine, has passed away”. “We are all mourning the loss of an incredible icon, friend, and our beloved sister. Thank you for the laughs, the cackles, and the magic you brought into our lives,” the statement continues. “I will cherish every second of our 30-year friendship, and I’m so grateful that I was a part of your chosen…

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Drag Race UK’s Just May leading star-studded DRAGSTRAVAGANZA event at Clapham Grand

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO  Just May is teaming up with Clapham Grand for the ultimate drag show. On 16 January (Friday), the Drag Race UK season four alum will be putting on the sickening DRAGSTRAVAGANZA event at the London-based venue. Described as a “huge celebration of all things drag”, the exciting festivities will kick off with a marketplace from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The event will feature an array of sellers, creators, makers, creatives, drag queens, and drag kings selling some of their exclusive merchandise and “showcasing what makes…

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“I’m ready to fight!”: Drag Race UK vs the World season 3 cast revealed

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Season three of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World is serving up a killer cast of finalists, fan-favourites, and lip-sync assassins. On 8 January, BBC Three revealed the 10 queens competing for the coveted title of “Queen of the Mothertucking World,” a spot in the Hall of Fame alongside Blu Hydrangea and Tia Kofi, and a £50,000 cash prize. Featuring queens from the American, British, German, Canadian, Mexican, Swedish, Filipino, and Thai franchises, season three will see the return of RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Graham Norton…

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Cardi B praised for platforming trans glam squad on Drag Race: ‘My dolls are my teachers’

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Cardi B has been widely praised for platforming her trans glam squad during her appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race. On 2 January, RuPaul ushered in a brand new season of the long-running competition series, with 14 new contestants vying to dethrone reigning champion Onya Nurve and secure a place in the Hall of Fame. Cardi B, who memorably titled her second studio album Am I the Drama? after the iconic Scarlet Envy meme, followed in the footsteps of fellow pop icons including Lady Gaga, Christina Aguilera and…

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Drag Race UK vs the World: BBC reveals star-studded guest judges for season 3

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO The star-studded line-up of guest judges of Drag Race UK vs the World season three has been ru-vealed. Last week, the folks over at the BBC officially announced the return of the beloved spin-off. “An early present, from us to the world.⁣ RuPaul’s Drag Race UK VS The World series 3, coming soon to iPlayer #DragRaceUK⁣,” the show announced via their social media platforms. ⁣“Start your engines! Snatch a look at the international charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent as global glamazons sashay down the runway to…

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Drag Race icon Tia Kofi conquers BBC series, donates £5K to LGBTQIA+ charity!

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Tia Kofi has won the BBC’s The Festive Finish Line in what has been described as “one of the greatest comebacks” in the show’s history. The episode, which aired on 16 December, saw the RuPaul’s Drag Race UK icon compete against Tim Vine, Cheryl Baker, Kéllé Bryan and Will Best, as the celebrities raced on moving treadmills for a chance to win £5,000 for their chosen charity. The final came down to Kofi and Best, with the former narrowly defeating the Big Brother host in what he…

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Drag Race icon Priyanka gets engaged to longtime partner: “I love you so much”

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Condragulations are in order — and wedding bells — for Priyanka! In a heart-warming video posted to Instagram on 9 December, the Canada’s Drag Race winner is seen celebrating her fifth anniversary with partner George Skaruz, surrounded by family and friends. “I know that all of you want us to get engaged…” Priyanka tells the room, before adding, “we are!” and dropping to one knee to propose, prompting a visibly stunned reaction from Skaruz, while their family and friends erupt into hollers of joy. Priyanka captioned the…

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Drag Race season 18 trailer teases dazzling guest judges and shady moments galore

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO  The queens fight for the spotlight in the first trailer for RuPaul’s Drag Race season 18. On Tuesday (9 December), MTV and WOW Presents Plus shared a teaser for the upcoming season, which revealed Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B, actress and singer Teyana Taylor, music producer Benny Blanco, and singer/former GAY TIMES cover star Dove Cameron as the new celebrity guest judges. In addition to the aforementioned talents, the new batch of episodes will include appearances by pop star Zara Larsson, actress Brooke Shields, model Iman, comedian Atsuko…

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Drag Race: Discord Addams addresses season 18 disqualification rumours

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Drag Race season 18 star Discord Addams is setting the record straight on those “disqualification” rumours. On 2 December, WOW Presents Plus announced the 14 queens hoping to usurp Onya Nurve in the Drag Race Hall of Fame with the title of ‘America’s Next Drag Superstar’ and a cash prize of $200,000. From Plane Jane’s drag mother to the sister of All Stars 10 semi-finalist Bosco, as well as a queen who served as a backup dancer for Britney Spears and Rihanna, this cast is absolutely…

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