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RuPaul's Drag Race Live!
''RuPaul's Drag Race Live!'' is an American residency show in Las Vegas, Nevada featuring past competitors from the television show ''RuPaul's Drag Race''. The variety show features a mix of original music, lip syncs, comedy, and dance numbers directed by RuPaul and choreographed by ''Drag Race'' resident choreographer Jamal Sims. It is produced by World of Wonder and Voss Events and performs five nights a week. Performed at the Flamingo Las Vegas, which formerly housed the eleven-year run of the Donny and Marie Osmond show, the show premiered on January 26, 2020 and ran until March 15, 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic put performances on hold. Performances were set to start up again on August 5, 2021 and run until December 31, 2021. Performances resumed in 2022 with a new rotating cast featuring newcomers Jaida Essence Hall, Eureka O'Hara, Trinity K. Bonet, and Plastique Tiara and swing cast members Coco Montrese, Kahanna Montrese, and Alexis Mateo. ''RuPaul's Drag Race Live!'' was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RuPaul's Drag Race
''RuPaul's Drag Race'' is an American reality competition television series, the first in the ''Drag Race'' franchise, produced by World of Wonder for Logo TV (season 1–8), WOW Presents Plus, VH1 (season 9–14) and, beginning with the fifteenth season, MTV. The show documents RuPaul in the search for "America's next drag superstar". RuPaul plays the role of host, mentor, and head judge for this series, as contestants are given different challenges each week. Contestants are judged by a panel that includes RuPaul, Michelle Visage, an alternating third main judge of either Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, or Ts Madison, and one or more guest judges, who critique their progress throughout the competition. The title of the show is a play on drag queen and drag racing, and the title sequence and song "Drag Race" both have a drag-racing theme. ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' has spanned fifteen seasons and inspired the spin-off shows ''RuPaul's Drag U'', ''RuPaul's Drag Race All Star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RuPaul's DragCon NYC
RuPaul's DragCon NYC is an annual fan convention and expo of drag culture held in New York City, which debuted in September 2017. It is based on the successful RuPaul's DragCon LA which was launched in Los Angeles in 2015 billed as a “convention that celebrates ‘the art of drag, queer culture and self-expression for all’”. The NYC event is considered the "world's largest celebration of drag culture" with 100,000 attendees. The event is an outgrowth of the internationally successful ''RuPaul's Drag Race'', which generated '' Drag Race Thailand'', ''RuPaul's Drag Race UK'', ''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars,'' and Chile's ''The Switch Drag Race''. ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' and the two DragCons come from World of Wonder Entertainment (WOW), a production company based in Los Angeles. The first RuPaul's DragCon NYC was held in 2018 at the Javits Center, with over 40,000 attendees at the two-day all-ages event; it “garnered 687 million (online) impressions in 2018.” Based on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leland (musician)
Brett Leland McLaughlin, known professionally as Leland, is an American singer and songwriter. Based in Los Angeles, California, he has worked closely with a range of popular artists, including Selena Gomez, Troye Sivan, Daya, Andy Grammer, Kelsea Ballerini and Allie X. In December 2017, McLaughlin signed with Vertigo Berlin/Universal Music Germany for his career as a singer and is currently published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Discography Albums Soundtrack albums Singles As lead artist As featured artist Guest appearances Television ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' Leland co-wrote Kardashian: The Musical, VH1 Divas Live and Kitty Girls featured on the ninth season and All Stars 3 of VH1's ''RuPaul's Drag Race'', and was a guest on the sixth episode of ''All Stars'' 3, second episode of ''All Stars'' 4, twelfth episode of season 12 and seventh episode of ''All Stars'' 6. Leland co-wrote "I'm That Bitch" and "You Think You Know Me" for the first two episodes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Out (magazine)
''Out'' is an American LGBTQ news, fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle magazine, with the highest circulation of any LGBTQ monthly publication in the United States. It presents itself in an editorial manner similar to ''Details'', ''Esquire'', and '' GQ''. ''Out'' was owned by Robert Hardman of Boston, its original investor, until 2000, when he sold it to LPI Media, which was later acquired by PlanetOut Inc. In 2008, PlanetOut Inc. sold LPI Media to Regent Entertainment Media, Inc., a division of Here Media, which also owns Here TV. In 2017, Here Media sold its magazine operations to a group led by Oreva Capital, who renamed the parent company Pride Media. On June 9th, 2022 Pride Media was required by Equal Entertainment LLC known as equalpride putting the famous magazine back under queer ownership. The Out100 is their annual list of the most "impactful and influential LGBTQ+ people". History ''Out'' was founded by Michael Goff in 1992 as editor in chief and president. The ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pit Crew (RuPaul's Drag Race)
The Pit Crew is the ensemble of scantily clad male models who appear on camera for various segments of the American television series ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' and its derivatives, utilizing the motif of car drag racing. During season 6 of ''Drag Race'', and on ''Drag Race Thailand,'' the group are known as the Scruff Pit Crew. The group are called the Brit Crew on ''RuPaul's Drag Race UK''. A behind-the-scenes weekly web series ''Oh Pit Crew'' launched in 2014 with season six and airs on WOW Presents Plus, and its related YouTube channel. Function Crew members often appear dressed only in designer underwear, and features as human props, and in sketches, mini-, and maxi-challenges to aid the drag queen contestants. In one mini-challenge called "Pants Down Bottoms Up", the competing drag queens picked Pit Crew men by two to drop their pants until they found matching underwear. Members ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' (2009–present) Pit Crew members of the first season of ''RuPaul's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shannel
Bryan Watkins, known by his stage name Shannel (born July 3, 1979), is an American drag queen and television personality, best known for competing on the first season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' and later the first season of '' RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars''. He placed in the top four on both seasons. Early life Watkins was born to Debbie and Gary Watkins on July 3, 1979, in Orange County, California. He was raised in Cypress, California, and attended Pacifica High School. He was introduced to drag at age 8 when he was taken to a Las Vegas boylesque show, and started doing drag at fifteen years old when he entered a Halloween drag contest under the name “Elvira” and won. He worked as a beauty advisor for the cosmetics company Chanel. He moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2000. ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' Shannel was announced as one of nine contestants for the first season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' (2009). In the third episode, she was in the bottom two with fellow competitor Akash ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanessa Vanjie Mateo
Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, sometimes known as Miss Vanjie or simply Vanjie, is the stage name of José Cancel, an American drag performer known for competing on the tenth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' and placing fifth on the eleventh season of the show. In addition to competing on ''Drag Race'', she has also appeared in many of its spin-offs, including ''RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race'', '' RuPaul's Drag Race: Vegas Revue'', ''Canada's Drag Race'' and ''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars''. Early life She is of Puerto Rican descent. She started doing drag when ''Drag Race'' season three and '' All Stars'' alumna Alexis Mateo hired her as a backup dancer. Mateo's drag name originates from Alexis Mateo's mispronunciation of the term banjee. Career ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' Vanessa Vanjie Mateo was announced as one of the fourteen contestants competing for the crown on the tenth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'', which premiered on March 22, 2018. She was eliminated in the fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naomi Smalls
Davis M. Heppenstall (born September 8, 1993), better known by the stage name Naomi Smalls, is an American drag queen and reality television personality, best known as one of the runners-up on the eighth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' as well as ''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'' season 4. Early life Heppenstall was born on September 8, 1993 in Fresno, California and was later adopted in Redlands. He has eight brothers and three sisters, many of whom were also adopted. Career The name Naomi Smalls comes from supermodel Naomi Campbell and rapper Biggie Smalls. ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' Smalls was announced as one of twelve contestants for the eighth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' on February 1, 2016. At 21 years old, she was the season's youngest contestant. Smalls was in the bottom two in the fifth episode after she played Tiffany Pollard for the annual "Snatch Game" competition. She lip synced to " Causing a Commotion" by Madonna against Acid Betty and won, saving hers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Chi (drag Queen)
Sang-Young Shin ( ko, 신상영; born August 8, 1987), known professionally as Kim Chi, is a Korean-American drag queen, artist, entrepreneur, and television personality best known for competing on the eighth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race''. Kim Chi was the first Korean-American contestant on the show as well as the first Korean-American drag queen on American national television. She owns the beauty brand Kim Chi Chic Cosmetics. Early life Sang-Young Shin was born in the United States on August 8, 1987, and lived in South Korea as a child. His parents, who are divorced, also live in Chicago. He attended Okemos High School. As of 2017 his mother did not know he did drag until he reached fame on TV. Shin studied graphic design in college before working as an art director and exploring sculpture, fashion design, and painting. Career Shin started performing in drag as Kim Chi in Chicago in 2012. His drag name is a pun on "Kimchi", the Korean national dish and is also a valid Kor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kameron Michaels
Dane Young (born July 23, 1986), known professionally as Kameron Michaels, is an American drag performer who came to international attention after competing on the tenth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race''. Originally from Columbia, Tennessee, she began her career in Nashville, where she performed locally from 2004 or 2005 until her appearance on television. Since her season aired in 2018, Michaels has been a staple of several domestic and international tours that feature ''Drag Race'' contestants, including Werq the World, Christmas Queens and Drive 'N Drag. She has also appeared on a number of web series produced by World of Wonder. In June 2019, she released "Freedom", her debut single and music video. Since January 2020, she has been a staple cast member of ''RuPaul's Drag Race Live!'', a residency show in Las Vegas, and also stars in the accompanying VH1 miniseries '' RuPaul's Drag Race: Vegas Revue''. Michaels identifies as a muscle queen, that is, a drag queen whose ae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
India Ferrah
India Ferrah is the stage name of Shane Richardson, an American drag queen and costume designer best known for competing on the third season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race''. Richardson was raised in Roanoke, Virginia, and came out as gay and started performing in drag as India Ferrah during his teens. He later lived in Dayton, Ohio, and performs regularly in Las Vegas. India Ferrah competed on the fifth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars''. Early life Richardson was raised in Roanoke, Virginia. He began wearing dresses and makeup at age 12, and sewing at age 14. Richardson came out as gay at a young age, and was performing as India Ferrah by age 18. His drag name came from his brother's boyfriend, who also served as his drag mother. Career India Ferrah has worked as a drag entertainer and costume designer, and was named Miss Gay Roanoke in 2006. She won the Heart of Ohio All American Goddess Pageant in 2008. She performed regularly at the Piranha Nightclub in Las Vegas, as o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derrick Barry
Derrick Prentice Barry (born July 18, 1983) is an American drag performer, Britney Spears impersonator and reality television personality. He is best known for competing on the America's Got Talent (season 3), third season of ''America's Got Talent'' (2008), and later the RuPaul's Drag Race (season 8), eighth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' (2016) and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 5), fifth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'' (2020). Early life Barry, born July 18, 1983 to Candy Hawthorne Barry and Scott Barry, was raised in Modesto, California. He first saw Britney Spears when he was 15 in her "...Baby One More Time (song), ...Baby One More Time" music video on MTV, and first went to see her in concert in 2002. His first time in drag was when he dressed as Spears for Halloween in 2003. His second time dressing as Spears was two weeks later on November 17, 2003, at the audience of ''The Tonight Show'' where Spears was a guest star. Derrick was the 2010 representa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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