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Drama Queens (Drag Race Holland)
The first season of '' Drag Race Holland'' premiered on 18 September and concluded on 6 November 2020. The season was available for streaming on Videoland in the Netherlands and on WOW Presents Plus internationally. The season ran for eight episodes. The ten Dutch drag queens competed for the title of the first Dutch drag superstar, a crown, scepter and necklace by Fierce Drag Jewels, a cover shoot for ''Cosmopolitan'' magazine and a hand-made dress by Claes Iversen, worth €18,000. The cast was officially announced on September 7, 2020. The winner of the first season of ''Drag Race Holland'' was Envy Peru, with Janey Jacké as runner-up. Contestants ''(Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.)'' Contestant progress Lip syncs Legend: Guest judges Listed in chronological order: *, fashion designer *, comedian *, singer *Nikkie de Jager, make-up artist, YouTuber *, actor *Amber Vineyard, choreographer *Carlo Boszhard, TV host *Ruth Jacott, singer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Van Leer
Fred van Leer (born 18 September 1976) is a Dutch stylist and presenter. Van Leer is best known for mentoring and judging on the Dutch television program ''Holland's Next Top Model''. In 2020, van Leer was appointed as host for the Dutch adaptation of the American ''RuPaul's Drag Race''. Career From age 19 until 28, van Leer worked as a stylist at club nights. During the 1990s and the 2000s, van Leer was one of the most prominent drag queens in the Netherlands. In the early 2010s, van Leer started appearing on various television programs, including ''Holland's Next Top Model ''Holland's Next Top Model'' (often abbreviated as HNTM and previously subtitled ''Modelmasters: Holland's Next Top Model'' from 2006 to 2007, signifying the show's partnership with the agency) is a Dutch reality television series, produced by ...'', ''Say Yes to the Dress Benelux'', and since 2020, he acts as host in '' Drag Race Holland''. Personal life Van Leer is openly gay. Filmography Telev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sederginne
Serge Quik, known by the stage name Sederginne, is a Belgian people, Belgian Drag (clothing), drag performer who competed on the Drag Race Holland (season 1), first season of ''Drag Race Holland''. Filmography Television Web series * ''Bring Back My Girls'' (2022) References External links * {{Drag Race Holland Living people Belgian drag queens Drag Race Holland contestants People from Deurne, Belgium Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anouk (singer)
Anouk Schemmekes (, ; born 8 April 1975), professionally known by the mononym Anouk, is a Dutch singer and songwriter. After her 1997 breakthrough rock single '' Nobody's Wife'', she had hit records in the Dutch and Belgian charts. Many of her albums topped the Dutch album charts; most of them going Platinum and several debuting in the number 1 position. Her most famous singles include: ''R U Kiddin' Me'', ''Michel'', ''Girl'', ''Lost'', ''Modern World'', '' Three Days in a Row'', ''Birds'', and ''Woman''. Anouk had released thirteen studio albums by 2022, a mix of anglophonic rock, pop and adult contemporary; one of which was recorded in the U.S., produced by Glen Ballard. In recent years, she has expanded into Dutch, more folky lyrics. Her 2022 album, was called ''"Trails of Fails"''. Anouk represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden, with the song "Birds". Her song made it to the final – the first time since 2004 for the Netherlan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer and actress. Nicknamed "The Voice", she is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide. Houston influenced many singers in popular music, and was known for her powerful, soulful vocals and vocal improvisation skills. She is the only artist to have had seven consecutive number-one singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, from "Saving All My Love for You" in 1985 to "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" in 1988. Houston enhanced her popularity upon entering the movie industry. Her recordings and films generated both great success and controversy. She received numerous accolades throughout her career and posthumously, including two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 16 ''Billboard'' Music Awards, and 28 Guinness World Records, as well as induction into the Grammy, Rhythm and Blues Music, and Rock and Roll halls of fame. Houston began singing in chur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" is a song recorded by American singer Whitney Houston for her second studio album, ''Whitney'' (1987). It was released as the lead single from the album on May 2, 1987, by Arista Records. It was produced by Narada Michael Walden, and written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, of the band Boy Meets Girl, who had previously collaborated with Houston on "How Will I Know." "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" received mixed reviews from music critics, who praised Houston's vocal performance but critiqued its musical arrangement comparing it to "How Will I Know" and Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." Despite the mixed critical response, the song became a worldwide success, topping the charts in eighteen countries including Australia, Italy, Germany and the UK. In the US, it became Houston's fourth consecutive chart topper and is certified 6× platinum with sales of over 6 million copies. At the 30th Annual Gramm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anita Meyer
Anita Meyer (''Annita Meijer''), born in Rotterdam 29 October 1954, is a Dutch singer. One of her most notable songs is "Why Tell Me Why" that charted for 14 weeks and topped the Dutch singles list for six weeks in 1981. Discography Albums *''In The Meantime I Will Sing'' (1976) #20 NED *''Love You Too Much'' (1979) *''Shades of Desire'' (1981) #1 NED *''Past, Present and Future'' (1982) #5 NED *''Moments Together'' (1983) #10 NED *''Face to Face'' (1984) #10 NED *''Greatest Hits'' (1985) #10 NED *''Now and Forever'' (1986) #23 NED *''Run to Me'' (with Lee Towers) (1986) #5 NED *''Première'' (1987) #13 NED *''The Ahoy Concert'' (Live album) (1988) #15 NED *''Close to You'' (1989) #21 NED *''Autumn Leaves'' (1990) #37 NED *''The Commandments'' (1990) *''Memories of Love'' (1991) *''RTL 4: De Hits van Anita Meyer'' (1991) *''The Alternative Way'' (1991) *''The Very Best of Anita Meyer'' (1991) *''Music Music'' (1992) #53 NED *''Best Of'' (1993) *''The Love of a Woman'' (1994) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why Tell Me, Why
"Why Tell Me, Why" is a 1981 song performed by Dutch singer Anita Meyer and it is one of her most notable songs. The song was composed by Piet Souer, Gregory Elias and Martin Duiser, and produced by Martin Duiser. It charted for 14 weeks. Cover versions * The song was covered in 1982 by French singer Julie Pietri as ''Je veux croire'' and became a hit in France. *The song was also covered by Swedish singer Carola Carola is a female given name, the Latinized form of the Germanic given names Caroline or Carol. People named Carola include: Acting * Carola Braunbock (1924–1978), Czech-born East German actress *Carola Höhn (1910–2005), German actres ... as ''Säg mig var du står'' for her debut album ''Främling'' (1983). This version has become a popular party song among millennials in Sweden in the early 2020s, and charted at number three on Sweden's Heatseeker chart. * In 2019, Little Jinder covered the song on the Swedish reality TV series ''Så mycket bättre''. It p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katy Perry
Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Known for her influence on modern pop music and her Camp (style), campy style, she has been referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Camp" by Vogue (magazine), ''Vogue''. Pursuing a career in gospel music at 16, Perry released her debut album, ''Katy Hudson (album), Katy Hudson'', under Pamplin Music, Red Hill Records in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles at 17 to venture into Secularity, secular music, and later adopted the stage name "Katy Perry" from her mother's maiden name. She recorded an album while signed to Columbia Records, but was dropped before signing to Capitol Records. She rose to fame with ''One of the Boys'' (2008), a pop rock record containing her debut single "I Kissed a Girl" and follow-up single "Hot n Cold", which reached number one and three on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roar (song)
"Roar" is a song by American singer Katy Perry for her fourth studio album, '' Prism'' (2013). It was released as the lead single from the record on August 10, 2013. Perry co-wrote the song with Bonnie McKee and its producers Dr. Luke, Max Martin, and Cirkut. It is a power pop song containing elements of arena rock and lyrics centering on standing up for oneself and self-empowerment. To promote the song, Perry performed under the Brooklyn Bridge at the end of the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, on ''The X Factor Australia'', at the Sydney Opera House in late October 2013, and on the German TV show ''Schlag den Raab''. Grady Hall and Mark Kudsi directed the song's music video, which features Perry trying to adapt to the jungle and taming a tiger after surviving a plane crash. The song was nominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. The song was a commercial success, topping charts in Australia, Austria, Canada, Ireland, Israel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madonna
Madonna Louise Ciccone (; ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Widely dubbed the " Queen of Pop", Madonna has been noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music, while continuing to maintain control over every aspect of her career. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. A prominent cultural figure crossing both the 20th and 21st centuries, Madonna remains one of the most "well-documented figures of the modern age", with a broad amount of scholarly reviews and literature works on her, as well as an academic mini subdiscipline devoted to her named Madonna studies. At 20 years old, Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Express Yourself (Madonna Song)
"Express Yourself" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her fourth studio album, '' Like a Prayer'' (1989). It was released as the second single from the album on May 9, 1989, by Sire Records. The song was included on the greatest hits compilation albums ''The Immaculate Collection'' (1990), and '' Celebration'' (2009). "Express Yourself" was the first song that Madonna and producer Stephen Bray collaborated on for ''Like a Prayer''. Written and produced by them, the song was a tribute to American funk and soul band Sly and the Family Stone. The main inspiration behind the song is female empowerment, urging women never to go for second-best and to always express their inner feelings. "Express Yourself" is an upbeat dance-pop and deep funk song that features instrumentation from percussion, handclaps and drum beats, while the chorus is backed by the sound of a horn section. The lyrics talk about rejecting material pleasures and only accepting the best for ones ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flevoland
Flevoland () is the twelfth and youngest province of the Netherlands, established in 1986, when the southern and eastern Flevopolders, together with the Noordoostpolder, were merged into one provincial entity. It is in the centre of the country in the former Zuiderzee, which was turned into the freshwater IJsselmeer by the closure of the Afsluitdijk in 1932. Almost all of the land belonging to Flevoland was reclaimed in the 1950s and 1960s while splitting the Markermeer and Bordering lakes from the IJsselmeer. As to dry land, it is the smallest province of the Netherlands at , but not gross land as that includes much of the waters of the fresh water lakes (meres) mentioned. The province has a population of 423,021 as of January 2020 and consists of six municipalities. Its capital is Lelystad and its most populous city is Almere, which forms part of the Randstad and has grown to become the seventh largest city of the country. Flevoland is bordered in the extreme north by Fries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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