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Bob and Monét defend Drag Race after reporter calls out ‘lack of diversity’

“If you are participating in a narrative that says “there are no people of color” you are engaging in erasure.” Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change have defended RuPaul’s Drag Race from claims that the show lacks ‘diversity’. After the series won its second consecutive trophy for Outstanding Competition Program at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, RuPaul was awkwardly questioned by a reporter about the “many white men behind Ru in the press room”. “I have a question about the hot-button term diversity that always gets thrown around.…

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Here’s why Michelle Visage told Alexis Stone not to audition for Drag Race

“Drag Race is an option, it’s not for everyone.” Earlier this year, Alexis Stone gagged the entire world (those of us on social media) when she revealed that her extreme ‘surgical transformation’ was in fact fake, and that it was actually a mask created by the award-winning artist, David Marti. The Manchester-based drag performer, who’s known on social media for her makeup skills and extraordinary illusions of celebrities, stunned us yet again back in July when she revealed a four-month-long stunt called The Replicant. Alexis created a replica of her face, and…

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Drag Race legends reveal if they would return for a UK vs US spin-off season

“Oh, I’m down for anyone that wants to put me on television!” After years of speculation, it was confirmed last December that the cultural phenomenon to find America’s Next Drag Superstar will be opening up its werk room in the United Kingdom to start the royal line of British drag queens. Halleloo! On 3 October, Baga Chipz, Blu Hydrangea, Cheryl Hole, Crystal, Divina De Campo, Gothy Kendoll, Scaredy Kat, Sum Ting Wong, Vinegar Strokes and The Vivienne will be sashaying onto BBC Three to win the title of the UK’s…

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Drag Race UK trailer teases guest judges, challenges and “terrifying” lewks

“Ya’ll ready to make Drag Race HERstory?” BBC Three have unveiled a second trailer for Drag Race UK and honey honey honey, it looks sickening, gag-worthy, stun and all the other Drag Race-related adjectives that we can’t seem to muster up right now… The trailer shows the queens in their entrance lewks, provides a preview of the challenges ahead and teases the debut of guest judges such as Cheryl and Maisie Williams, the latter of which critiques a contestant’s “terrifying” lewk – watch below. Are you ready to make drag…

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Drag Race stan Rihanna praises Yvie Oddly’s jellyfish look

Rihanna is a bit of a Drag Race stan isn’t she? Earlier this year, the star’s love for the series first became known when Nina West revealed the Barbadian superstar sent the queen a message after her elimination. “Ending my night with a message from @rihanna – i am dead,” she wrote on Twitter. Nina didn’t spill the T on what Rihanna said to her, but we can only imagine it was filled with support and encouragement. Then this week, she paid tribute to Vanessa Vanjie Mateo by reciting her now-iconic sashay…

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Watch the bonkers first trailer for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

“Which one of you lot has robbed my facekini?!” BBC have unveiled the first official trailer for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, and like we said in the headline, it’s bonkers. The ten sickening competitors calmly enjoy cocktails before RuPaul chimes in and announces: “Hello, hello, hello! It’s Mama Ru here in search of the UK’s very first Drag Race superstar. Prepare for the ride of your life!” The old-fashioned room then turns into a queer modern disco-themed partay, where the contestants vogue, hump the counter, fly and death drop. If…

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RuPaul’s Drag Race UK reveals ‘Brit Crew’ members

“Oh Scruff Brit Crew!” Drag Race has unveiled the five members of the ‘Brit Crew’ for the highly-anticipated UK spin-off. AJ, Archie, Ashraf, Matt and Mitch will follow in the footsteps of previous Pit Crew members such as Jason, Bryce, Simon, Shawn and Miles to assist RuPaul and the queens with various challenges (in just their underwear). “SHE’S BEEN SITTING ON A SECRET! But now… It’s official. You’re looking at the “Brit Crew” for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK,” said Mitch, while Matt wrote: “I’m a lot happier about this situation…

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Watch Rihanna show her love for Drag Race with hilarious “Vaaanjie” impersonation

Can she judge now, please? Rihanna has publicly revealed herself as a Drag Race stan by paying tribute to the iconic, legendary and groundbreaking former contestant Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, known to most as “Miss Vaaaaaaaaaaaaaanjie.” The singer was on Instagram live when the season 10 and 11 queen wrote, “The lip is on! You look great,” which led to Rihanna chanting her now-iconic sashay line. After, she said: “You better come to the ball October 12th, Mr Mugler in the back says so.” “Not Rihanna saying Miss Vanjie and asking…

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Valentina hits out at ‘fans’ for body shaming her Emmys look: “It really f***king hurts”

Valentina has hit out at the body shamers on her social media. The Drag Race star – who appeared on the show’s ninth season and returned for All Stars 4 earlier this year – has criticised her followers for their disgusting and disrespectful comments over a recent outfit. Valentina attended the Creative Arts Emmy Awards over the weekend in an extravagant, nude-coloured gown alongside other Drag Race legends such as Nina and Brooke; although she looked as fierce as ever, fans took an issue with her body. “I’ve read comments…

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Drag Race UK star Divina De Campo opens up about being non-binary

“How I present to you doesn’t necessarily reflect my reality.” Divina De Campo has come out as non-binary. The drag veteran, who garnered fame in the UK after her widely-praised appearance on The Voice, told fans on Twitter that she doesn’t identify as either male or female, but clarified that she isn’t ‘bothered’ by specific pronouns. “I’m just a person. You can use he, she, they, them,” she wrote. “What you see or think isn’t always the same as how I experience the world. How I present to you doesn’t…

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