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RuPaul’s new song ‘Blame It on the Edit’ takes aim at Drag Race contestants
RuPaul has released a new song taking aim at former Drag Race contestants. His new song Blame It On The Edit is not holding back. After a string of former contestants have hit back at the show’s editors, Rupaul is clapping back. ‘I’d say bullshit’ It first started back at the All-Stars 2 reunion when …
This unofficial version of RuPaul’s Drag Race is causing outrage in Russia
A Russian social media star’s new unofficial adaptation of RuPaul’s Drag Race has copped backlash from both Russian authorities and LGBTIQ activists. Nastya Ivleeva is a popular Russian blogger and influences with millions of Instagram, YouTube and TikTok followers. Last week, she launched Royal Cobras, a Russian drag competition series closely resembling – but not …
RuPaul just made herstory with win at the 2021 Emmys
RuPaul has set a record for most Emmy wins for a Black artist with 11 statues in total, after another win for RuPaul’s Drag Race. Drag Race, which Ru executive produces, won the outstanding competition program honor at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Monday (Australian time). Ru is now the most-awarded person of color in …
‘Dark and toxic’: Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman talks leaving Drag Race
Former Canada’s Drag Race judge Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman has opened up about his negative experience on the show and the “shocking” racist abuse he received from fans. The actor served as a judge in the first season of the Canadian spin-off. However he departed before season two amid a vicious backlash from fans after his comments …
Keiynan Lonsdale talks music, representation, Drag Race and coming out
In this interview with QNews.com.au Keiynan Lonsdale sits down to talk about his journey to LA from Australia, his time in the spotlight and coming out. Keiynan Lonsdale first made a splash on the big screen in the Divergent film franchise. After travelling from Sydney to find his place in LA, things were starting to …
Jade Jolie ‘Nazi porn’ just tacky Hogan’s Heroes take-off
Jade Jolie yesterday apologised for her previous involvement in ‘Nazi porn’ following the announcement that the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5 alumni will appear on Season 4 of the Boulet Brother’s Dragula. Jolie also previously appeared in AJ and the Queen. Jade Jolie’s adult film work previously attracted widespread media mention during her 2013 Drag …
RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under officially returning for season 2
Stan has officially confirmed RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under will return with a second season, again hosted by RuPaul. The Australia/New Zealand spinoff of the show premiered earlier this year. In June, Kiwi queen Kita Mean ultimately won the inaugural season. And on Friday Stan confirmed Drag Race Down Under‘s second season will start production …
Drag Race star Gigi Goode comes out as transgender
RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Gigi Goode has come out as transgender and opened up about her eight-month transition journey. The performer shared a lengthy video with her Instagram followers in recovery, four days after undergoing facial feminisation surgery. “Right at the beginning of the year, I decided to begin the process of hormone replacement therapy,” …
Drag Race UK makes herstory with big casting twist in season 3
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK has unveiled the show’s new contestants for season three, and among them is Victoria Scone, the first cisgender woman to compete on the show. Victoria introduced herself as “a camp, Cardiff, cabaret, disco diva, with a lot of spunk.” “I definitely didn’t invent the art of drag for women. I am …
Jacinda Ardern turned down a spot on Drag Race Down Under
RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under producers offered New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern a guest spot on the show, but the leader turned it down. The Australian and New Zealand edition of the franchise was filmed in Auckland during January and February. It debuted worldwide a few months later. Hosts RuPaul and Michelle Visage joined …