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Canada’s Drag Race producers speak out after bullying controversy
The network behind Canada’s Drag Race have spoken out to fans after “harassment and hateful comments” to contestants and judge Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman. Jeffrey shut down his Twitter account at the weekend amid a flood of criticism for his critiques on the RuPaul’s Drag Race spinoff’s first season. Contestant Ilona Verley also told her Twitter followers …
Tributes flow for RuPaul’s Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne
The stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race are in mourning after the death of drag performer Chi Chi DeVayne at age 34. The Louisiana-born performer, whose name off stage was Zavion Davenport, is best known for her stints on Drag Race season eight and All Stars season three. Last month, Chi Chi revealed on social media …
After time in the shade – a RuPaul’s Drag Race Finale recap
As the world descends into batshit craziness, we got some respite this weekend with the RuPaul’s Drag Race Finale. Not that the craziness didn’t affect the show, with the finalists performing from quarantine and overtly racist commentary on social media regarding the winner of the crown. Then, of course, circumstances conspired to stop the person …
RuPaul’s Drag Race star Brita quits social media after vile abuse
RuPaul’s Drag Race performer Brita has taken a break from social media after copping vile abuse and threats following her appearance on the show. Brita, whose full drag name is Brita Filter, was eliminated from the show a few weeks ago. She divided fans during the current 12th season of the show. But Brita says …
Patricia Quinn lashes out at ‘tasteless’ RuPaul’s Drag Race
Rocky Horror actress Patricia Quinn wants it known she really, really hated that latest episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Contestant Aiden Zhane bombed the Snatch Game with his wonky impersonation of the actress, who played Magenta in the cult 1975 film. It ultimately got Zhane eliminated. After the episode aired last weekend, Quinn gave a …
Sherry Pie: RuPaul’s Drag Race producers make charity donation
RuPaul’s Drag Race has made a charity donation in the awkward aftermath of season 12 contestant Sherry Pie’s disqualification. The drag competition show was rocked by a catfishing scandal just days before its premiere this month. Sherry Pie, whose real name is Joey Gugliemelli, allegedly tricking numerous young actors into sending degrading and explicit videos …
Sherry Pie disqualified from RuPaul’s Drag Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race today issued a statement announcing the disqualification of contestant Sherry Pie, otherwise known as Joey Gugliemelli. The disqualification comes after allegations of catfishing from five different men. The men were either former classmates at the State University of New York College at Cortland or actors Gugliemelli worked with at a Nebraska theatre …
RuVelation! Drag Race’s season 12 queens are here
Start your engines because the season 12 Drag Race queens have been RuVealed and honey we’re quaking. Host RuPaul has asked 13 new queens to slay and “Pledge allegiance to the drag” for Drag Race season 12. Season 12 promises to be the most diverse yet, with queens delivering a range of camp, comedy and …
Drag Race UK star The Vivienne got married at an iconic gay club
Condragulations to RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne, who tied the knot with partner David Ludlow last weekend. Viv revealed on Instagram the ceremony took place at Heaven Nightclub in London, the home of the city’s legendary G-A-Y club night. The drag star thanked the club’s owner Jeremy Joseph for putting on the event. …
Drag Race UK’s The Vivienne opens up about drug addiction
The Vivienne broke down on this week’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, revealing she had to move to Spain to kick a drug addiction. Usually nonchalant, The Vivienne has remained fairly impersonal so far on the show, keeping much of her personal life to herself. But this week, a conversation in the werk-room about …