‘Drag Race’ Judges, Contestants Respond to Anti-Drag Legislation: ‘Don’t Let Your Lawmakers Distract You’

Shangela, an actor and former RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant who also co-hoststhedocuseries We’re Here, is being sued by a former production assistant on the latter show who says he was raped by the star after a wrap party in February 2020. The actor denies the allegations.

Shangela is speaking out.

which first reported the lawsuit.The lawsuit was filed by a “We’re Here” production assistant named Daniel McGarrigle, who says that on Feb. 25, 2020, he was raped by Pierce in the performer’s Louisiana hotel room after a crew party. McGarrigle says he had passed out, and woke up to find Pierce attempting to penetrate him.

official Facebook page and confirmed to media by his publicist, Victoria Lord. Lightfoot’s cause of death was not mentioned.

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, which is set to premiere in just a few short days. Fans of the reality staple were recently treated to the announcement of the cast, and now we finally know who will be judging the queens thanks to a tantalizing trailer unveiled a short time ago.This season will feature a star-studded lineup of celebrity guest judges as per usual, which is sure to add even more excitement and glamour to the show.From actors to comedians to musicians, the guest judges for season eight of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars include Adam Shankman, Bowen Yang, Brandon Boyd, Ego Nwodim, Idina Menzel, Javicia Leslie, JoJo Siwa, Maude Apatow, Matt Rogers, Robin Thede, Thom Filicia, and Zooey Deschanel.Returning as the main judges are the fabulous foursome of Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, and Ts Madison, and, of course, Ms.

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Season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars is nearly upon us.

With 15 seasons under its belt, RuPaul’s Drag Race doesn’t appear to be slowing down any time soon.

The RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 8 guest judges have been Ru-vealed!

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars is revving up for quite the season.

and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeoland and his wife Kim Keon Hee, and brought her son as her plus-one. The family has a personal connection to South Korea, as Maddox, 21, studied biochemistry at Yonsei University in Seoul.Jolie often wears white evening gowns with a bridal feel for the red carpet, and last night she wore a sweeping ivory gown with a full skirt, which she paired with a vintage white jacket with quilted detailing on the lapel.

Treasure Coast Newspapers.The bill is designed to block establishments from allowing children to view any “adult live performance,” defined as any show, exhibition, or other presentation in front of a live audience which…depicts or simulates nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or specific sexual activities…lewd conduct, or the lewd exposure of prosthetic or imitation genitals or breasts.”Violators of the law can potentially have their license to serve liquor yanked. While defenders of drag shows argue that they are not inherently sexual, the fact that some shows are more risqué has led anti-LGBTQ opponents to deem the entire art form inappropriate for children and potentially problematic.And the possible presence of drag queens in public led organizers to cancel the parade, which always had been open to people of all ages. Organizers also restricted admission to Pridefest events based on a separate law prohibiting the sale of alcohol to those under the age of 21.“The city has decided that with the likelihood that the Governor will sign the latest bill into effect this evening, that we will need to be on the side of caution and has required us to make this necessary change,” Pride of the Treasure Coast wrote on its Facebook page.

Lizzo used her concert in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday (April 21) to speak out in protest of the state's recent legislation aimed at restricting drag performance in public. She was joined at the Thompson-Boling Arena by a large group of drag queens, including Drag Race alumni Kandy Muse, Aquaria, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, during her song "Everybody’s Gay." Read Next: Lizzo and SZA join forces for “Special” remix The bill, first passed in March, effectively bans drag performances in public places and in front of children, with first-time violators facing a misdemeanor charge.

A post shared by Lizzo (@lizzobeeating)“In light of recent and tragic events and current events, I was told by people on the internet, ‘Cancel your shows in Tennessee,’ ‘Don’t go to Tennessee,’” Lizzo said, as they booed. “You don’t have to boo that person.

is back — and so are 12 of your favorite queens!On Thursday, Paramount+ shared the line-up, which includes new queens, legendary divas and even a fan-favorite Canadian clown!In the upcoming season — which premieres Friday, May 12 --12 fan-favorite queens will return for a chance to compete for a spot in the «Drag Race Hall of Fame» along with a cash prize of $200,000. Additionally, new episodes of will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+, bringing viewers behind the scenes to the backstage drama as the queens anxiously await their fate each week.Fans can also catch up on for free, beginning May 12, on Pluto TV.

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RuPaul’s Drag Race has ended and a winner — Sasha Colby — has been crowned. Rumors are that an eighth installment of the main show’s spin-off, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, has already been filmed — though so far, no official announcement has been made regarding the cast or release date.So, for those who just can’t get enough of drag queens on their TV, what’s a viewer to do until RPDR returns in one form or another?There’s always the option of going back and rewatching older seasons, or there are other programs out there that might scratch that itch.Here are five drag-themed TV shows that might be perfect for filling a Drag Race-sized void.Call Me MotherLaunched in October 2021, Call Me Mother borrows heavily from RuPaul’s Drag Race, though that’s not shocking for any reality TV competition series that features drag queens.In this Canadian iteration, aspiring drag performers are welcomed into one of three drag houses to take part in team challenges and showcase their talents.

Click here to learn more.Anetra was the first of the semi-finalists to perform her solo number.She took the stage with six back-up dancers. During the second lift in the song, either due to a miscue or slip, both she and the dancer took a spill.The music stopped and a medic attended to the injured performer.

Pretty girl! Hayley Kiyoko brought girlfriend Becca Tilley on stage during her London show — and the crowd went wild.

Drag March LA, a rally in West Hollywood to protest anti-LGBTQ legislation. The event, which kicked off at West Hollywood Park at 10 a.m. PT, included remarks by Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Joe Hollendonor, Los Angeles county supervisor Lindsey Horvath and West Hollywood Mayor Sepi Shyne. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” stars Kerri Colby and Honey Davenport also performed. In response to growing rhetoric supported by the Christian Nationalist movement calling LGBTQ+ people “unsafe” for families, Drag March was organized to take place on Easter Sunday, with members of faith groups joining to show their support of the LGBTQ community.