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Drag Race star Megami doesn’t hold back as she discusses season 16 ‘frustrations’

February 21, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Megami has spoken out about her departure from Drag Race season 16 and how her “Brooklyn spice” fuelled her “frustration” towards other queens in Untucked. In the latest episode of Drag Race, the queens partook in ‘The Sound of Rusic’, before sashaying down the runway in ‘I Could Buy Myself Flowers’ eleganza. Adam Shankman joined the panel as guest judge and Melissa McCarthy made a special guest appearance. Unfortunately, Megami was unable to land a leading comic role that would have better aligned with her skillset, having lost her desired…

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“WTF”: The internet reacts to Drag Race star Princess Poppy’s “goblin” outfit at the Emmys

January 17, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

RuPaul’s Drag Race may have won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Competition Program, however all eyes were on Princess Poppy. The queen, who memorably declared that she was “quitting drag” in the season 15 reunion, seized the spotlight and went viral dressed as an uber glam green goblin. One fan said: “RuPaul telling people not to be scared of drag queens while Princess Poppy takes the Emmys stage as a literal hell goblin I am SCREAMING.” Another added: “Princess Poppy un-retired from drag just to end the entire industry.…

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Meet the 14 queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16

December 7, 2023 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Listen up Drag Race fans: The full cast of Drag Race season 16 has been announced! The Emmy-winning reality competition series – which hits screens 5 January – has unveiled the 14 queens in the running to be crowned the next “America’s Next Drag Race Superstar”. This year’s queens have a chance to take away the grand prize of $200,000 and a coveted spot in the Drag Race hall of fame. Season 16’s exciting cast includes Amanda Tori Meating, Dawn, Geneva Karr, Hershii LiqCour-Jeté, Megami, Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige, Mirage, Morphine…

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“Absolutely fuming”: Fans react to latest Drag Race UK elimination

November 25, 2023 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

The seventh elimination and the finalists have been revealed on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season five, and fans have a lot to say. Spoilers ahead. The penultimate episode saw the semi-finalists receive a comedy masterclass from resident funny man Alan Carr, ahead of the legendary roast under the theme of “Draginators Ring”. The usual judging panel of RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr were joined by comic and actress Aisling Bea as guest judge. The final four then continued to battle it out in this week’s runway “Poofs on Parade”.…

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“Officially in mourning”: Fans react to latest Drag Race UK elimination

November 18, 2023 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

The sixth elimination and the final four have been revealed on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season five and fans are quite literally gagged by the verdict. Spoilers ahead. The eighth episode saw the remaining queens take on the notorious family resemblance makeover challenge. The subjects of the makeovers were volunteers from Switchboard, the lifeline service that has provided vital support and signposting help to the LGBTQIA+ community since their inception in 1974. Switchboard are also the recipients of the British Community Trailblazer at GAY TIMES Honours 2023. To judge this…

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“I love you all”: Drag Race star Sasha Colby issues statement on cancelled tour

November 8, 2023 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Sasha Colby has announced that she has cancelled her upcoming tour following “logistical issues.” In a full statement Sasha tweeted: “Hi my babies, After unforeseen circumstances, I regret to share with you that the Goddess Tour produced by Klub Kids has been cancelled. “My team fought to keep this tour going and I will always do everything in my power to give you the best show possible, but unfortunately, after a number of logistical issues, that is not possible with this tour.” Sasha added: “To the fans that have already…

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Drag Race Down Under has been renewed for season 4

October 26, 2023 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

How drag-a-licious! The fourth season of Drag Race Down Under has been confirmed. In an official statement from World of Wonder the call to action was announced: “G’day, g’day, g’day! Casting is NOW OPEN for #DragRaceDownUnder S4! If you have the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, & Talent it takes to become Down Under’s Next Drag Superstar, we want to hear from you!” In her three season herstory, Drag Race Down Under has been long shrouded in controversy; from non-existent budgets, racist scandals and odd swathes of favouritism. Season one saw contestants…