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Queer artists unite for charity single honouring Drag Race UK icon The Vivienne

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Six LGBTQIA+ artists are set to release a single in tribute to The Vivienne. Bentley Robles, Bimini, Eden Hunter, Janethan and Tia Kofi have joined forces on ‘Your Light Will Shine’, with all proceeds benefiting Switchboard, the national LGBTQIA+ support line that recently marked its 50th anniversary. Due for release on 17 September, the song was written by The Vivienne’s close friend and manager, Simon Jones, who said he wanted to honour the late Drag Race UK winner’s “lasting legacy” while also raising “vital funds for a charity that does…

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In Memoriam: Remembering the LGBTQ+ stars we lost in 2025

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Here are all the LGBTQIA+ stars that have tragically passed away in 2025 WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Since the start of 2025, a number of beloved LGBTQIA+ figures have sadly passed away, leaving behind family, friends, fans and their incredible legacies. While they are no longer with us, their impact and work will never be forgotten. See below for a list of all the LGBTQIA+ stars who have crossed over. The Vivienne BBC Date of passing: 5 January 2025 Age: 32 On 5 January, The Vivienne’s publicist, Simon Jones, announced…

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Drag Race: RuPaul honours The Vivienne during a heartwarming speech at DragCon UK

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RuPaul honoured The Vivienne during the opening of DragCon UK 2025. On 10 January, the beloved drag expo kicked off its two-day extravaganza at the ExCel London convention centre. Like in previous years, the event featured showstopping performances, gagworthy reunions, meet-and-greets, and sickening, one-of-a-kind merchandise. However, before attendees could sink their teeth into the DragCon UK festivities, RuPaul delivered a heartwarming speech honouring the late drag performer The Vivienne. “We want to focus on love, and we are going to remember our dear The Vivienne with love, life, and happiness…

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“An incredibly talented queen”: RuPaul pays tribute to Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne

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RuPaul has said his “heart is broken” following the sudden death of Drag Race UK champion The Vivienne. On 5 January, The Vivienne’s publicist Simon Jones shared “with immense sadness” that the iconic drag entertainer had passed away at the age of 32. RuPaul joined “the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne”, who he described as an “incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being”. In 2015, RuPaul memorably crowned The Vivienne as the UK ambassador for RuPaul’s Drag Race. Four years later, she competed on the first-ever season of…

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Drag Race fans remember The Vivienne’s most iconic moments

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Fans have celebrated The Vivienne by highlighting some of her most iconic moments on social media. On 5 January, the beloved talent’s publicist Simon Jones announced “with immense sadness” that the legendary drag performer, birth name James Lee Williams, “passed this weekend” at the age of 32. “James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person,” Jones said in a statement. “Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career. “We…

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Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne dies, aged 32

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Tributes have poured in following the sudden and tragic death of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK champion The Vivienne. On 5 January, The Vivienne’s publicist Simon Jones announced “with immense sadness” that the legendary drag performer, birth name James Lee Williams, “passed this weekend” at the age of 32. “James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person,” Jones said in a statement. “Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career.…

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Man pleads guilty to attacking Drag Race star The Vivienne in McDonald’s

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A man has pleaded guilty to assaulting RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. Alan Whitfield, 50, of Tom Mann Close in Everton, punched the star in the face in McDonald’s on Edge Lane, Liverpool, on 16 June before running away, according to Merseyside Police. He admitted to assault by beating at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on 5 September, but denied the prosecution’s claims that it was fuelled by “homophobic hatred” – instead claiming that the…

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Man charged for homophobic attack against Drag Race star The Vivienne

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Police have charged the person suspected of attacking RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne earlier this year. On 16 June, the man approached The Vivienne in a Liverpool McDonald’s and made homophobic comments. He then punched her in the face and fled, according to Merseyside Police. Alan Whitfield, 50, of Everton, has been charged with assault. He will appear before magistrates on 5 September. “No-one, no matter what their background or religious beliefs, should be assaulted, threatened, or subjected to any form of hate crime,” Detective Inspector Alan Nuttall said,…

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Drag Race star The Vivienne issues statement after Dancing on Ice finale

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The Vivienne has shared a heartfelt statement with fans after finishing in third place alongside Colin Grafton on Dancing on Ice’s 15th season. The queen, who won the first-ever season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, promised fans it won’t be the last time they see the duo on ice together. “This week is going to be hard, not going to training every day, not seeing the family that I’ve bonded with for the last six months, not warming up with @colin_grafton and working on new routines, but this won’t be…

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Drag Race UK star The Vivienne dishes on her “amazing” Dancing On Ice experience

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Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne has opened up about her Dancing On Ice experience in a new interview. Back in October, the 30-year-old star announced that she would be the first drag artist to compete in the popular TV series.  “Excited to announce that I will be competing in Dancing on Ice in 2023! A dream come true,” she wrote on Twitter. “To be the first drag artist to take part in one of the big UK reality competition shows is truly an honour. I think it’s a big…

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