Alexis Michelle reveals “the truth” behind Drag Race All Stars 8 controversies
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Drag Race All Stars 8: Here’s why Monica Beverley Hillz is going viral
Drag Race All Stars 8 has produced another viral moment – and Monica Beverley Hillz is at the forefront. On last week’s semi-final, the eliminated contestants (bar Heidi N Closet) ruturned to the competition to compete in a variety show to multiply their Fame Games fan vote total. Monica – who sashayed away from All Stars 8 in last place – performed her original dance track ‘MBH is Back‘ to rave reviews from the panel for its catchiness and her fierce aesthetic. Following the episode, the song trended on Twitter and…
Read MoreQueen of the Universe winner Grag Queen to host Drag Race Brasil
Grag Queen has been announced as the host of Drag Race Brasil. First announced in December 2022, the forthcoming spin-off will be the first series in the ever-expanding Drag Race to be in Portugese, as well as the fourth series in the Americas region after the U.S., Chilean, Canadian and Mexican series. In 2021, Grag Queen memorably conquered the first season of Queen of the Universe, winning $250,000 (converted to just under 1.4 million Brazilian Real) – the highest ever total for a drag-centric competition series. On 12 July, Paramount Plus…
Read More‘No f***ing way’: Drag Race fans react to All Stars 8 elimination
This week’s Drag Race All Stars 8 result has elicited a… passionate response from viewers. Spoilers ahead. For the first time in the show’s herstory, the top three contestants – Jessica Wild, Jimbo and Kandy Muse – were tasked with yet another challenge before moving onto the grand finale. (Very confusing, but it is important to accept change.) To celebrate the ‘L’ in LGBTQ+ (finally!), the trio transformed three wonderful queer women into members of their drag family. Kandy emerged supreme, marking her second challenge win of the series, with Jimbo and Jessica…
Read MoreHere’s who made the top 3 on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8
Four queens dwindled down to three on this week’s episode of Drag Race All Stars 8. For their latest maxi-challenge, Alexis Michelle, Jessica Wild, Jimbo and Kandy Muse were tasked with roasting rotating judge and Does This Book Make My Butt Look Big? author Carson Kressley (yes, author!). After reviving her Joan Rivers impersonation, which she memorably conquered the first-ever Snatch Game on Canada’s Drag Race with, Jimbo won her fourth challenge of the season, while Jessica Wild and Kandy Muse also received highly positive reviews. While Alexis’ set was…
Read MoreDrag Race Down Under: Here are the 10 queens competing on season 3
The queens competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under season three have been unveiled. Premiering 28 July, 10 diverse drag entertainers from across Australia and New Zealand will once again compete in a variety of challenges, runways and lip-sync smackdowns for the title of ‘Down Under’s Next Drag Superstar’. RuPaul continues to host alongside returning judges Michelle Visage and Rhys Nicholson. In a statement, the Emmy winner said: “Australasian drag is filled with heart and humor, and I’m thrilled to share my Season 3 queens to the world, for all…
Read MoreDrag Race star LaLa Ri reflects on her shocking All Stars 8 elimination
Drag Race star LaLa Ri has opened up about her shocking elimination from All Stars 8. During the show’s eighth episode, the queens were tasked with creating an original outfit “worthy of the Drag Race Hall of Fame” with materials based on past All Stars winners. In true Drag Race fashion, some of the queens – like Kandy Muse and LaLa Ri – struggled with the sewing aspect of the challenge. Before heading to the main stage, LaLa admitted to being nervous about the challenge – which stemmed from her…
Read MoreDrag Race fans are shocked at this week’s All Stars 8 elimination
Drag Race fans were left shocked and gagged over this week’s All-Stars 8 elimination. Spoilers ahead. For this week’s maxi-challenge, the remaining contestants were tasked with performing in the glamourous JOAN: the Unauthorized rusical. “You’ll each get to play Joan at a different stage in her epic career. First you’ll record your solos with composer Leland. Then you’ll work with the director of hit movies like Hairspray, Rock of Ages and Disenchanted the only and only Adam Shankman,” Ru explained. After Ru left the workroom, the queens headed to the…
Read MoreGay US congressman honours RuPaul’s “barrier-breaking” career with inspiring Pride Month speech
Openly gay congressman Robert Garcia gave RuPaul his 10s in an inspiring Pride Month speech. Over the last few months, conservative lawmakers in at least 14 states have made it their mission to censor the drag community with harmful legislation. From Arkansas’ tight restriction on drag performances to Montana banning Drag Queen story hour at public libraries, right-wing lawmakers are showing no signs of slowing down their tirade against the drag and LGBTQ+ communities. While drag has seen an increase in political attacks from bigoted government officials, there have also been…
Read MoreDrag Race star Heidi N Closet addresses “scheming” on All Stars 8
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Heidi N Closet has addressed the “plotting and scheming” taking place on ‘All Stars 8’ after her sudden departure from the show. The 28-year-old returned to the franchise after being crowned Miss Congeniality on season 12, where she finished in sixth place. During the fifth episode of ‘All Stars 8’, the queens were tasked with playing the ‘Snatch Game of Love’. The challenge led to friction between Heidi and Kahanna Montrese, the latter of which felt Heidi was “pushing” her down when she already felt she…
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