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RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race (season 1)
The first season of ''RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race'' premiered Friday, April 24, 2020 on VH1 (US). The four-part event series judging panel include RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews. The secret celebrities underwent a drag transformation and were mentored by '' Drag Race Royalty'' as "Queens Supremes". This season resembles that of the main series - with each episode consisting of a mini-challenge (the winner of which earns an advantage in the maxi challenge), the maxi challenge and a lip-sync (which determines who is the winner of the week). Contestants Special guests Episode 2 *Dolly Parton, singer Episode 3 *Love Connie, drag performer Behind the scenes make-up artists *Shannel, contestant on season 1 and ''All Stars'' season 1 * Laila McQueen, contestant on season 8 A season is a division of the year based on changes in weather, ecology, and the number of daylight hours in a given region. On Earth, seasons are the result of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RuPaul
RuPaul Andre Charles (born November 17, 1960; stylized as RuPaul) is an American drag queen, television personality, actor, musician, and model. Best known for producing, hosting, and judging the reality competition series ''RuPaul's Drag Race'', he has received List of awards and nominations received by RuPaul, several accolades, including 12 Primetime Emmy Awards, three GLAAD Media Awards, a Critics' Choice Television Awards, Critics' Choice Television Award, two Billboard Music Awards, ''Billboard'' Music Awards, and a Tony Awards, Tony Award. He has been dubbed the "Queen of Drag". Born and raised in San Diego, California, San Diego RuPaul later studied performing arts in Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta. He settled in New York City, where he became a popular fixture on the LGBT culture in New York City, LGBT nightclub scene. He achieved international fame as a drag queen with the release of his debut single, "Supermodel (You Better Work)", which was included on his debut studio alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Newell
Alex Eugene Newell (born August 20, 1992) is an American actor and singer. They are known for their role as Unique Adams on the Fox musical series ''Glee'' and Mo on ''Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist''. Newell also starred as Asaka in the Broadway revival of ''Once on This Island'' at the Circle in the Square Theater in 2018. As a singer, Newell has released tracks with Clean Bandit, Blonde, and The Knocks. Early life Newell was born on August 20, 1992, in Lynn, Massachusetts. Their father, a deacon, died of cancer when they were six years old, at which point their mother raised them as a single parent. After four complete years of education in the first class of Kipp Lynn Academy, Newell moved on to and graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 2012, where they were involved in their school's choir, improv club, and costume club; they were also a member of their church choir. They never had any formal voice lessons before landing their part on ''Glee.'' They have cited Donn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monét X Change
Monét X Change (born February 19, 1990), stage name of Kevin A. Bertin, is an American drag queen, singer, podcaster, and reality television personality. She is known for competing on the RuPaul's Drag Race (season 10), tenth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' (2018), on which she placed sixth, and for winning the RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 4), fourth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'' (2018–2019) alongside Trinity the Tuck. She returned to compete in the RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 7), seventh season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'', an all-winners season, where she placed runner-up. Monét X Change released her debut Extended play, EP, ''unapologetically (EP), Unapologetically'', in 2019. Later that year, she debuted her own web talk show ''The X Change Rate'', on the BUILD Series. She is a staple for many ''Drag Race''-related domestic and international tours, such as Werq the World, A Drag Queen Christmas, and Drive 'N Drag. She currently co-host ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transgender Law Center
The Transgender Law Center (TLC) is the largest American transgender-led civil rights organization in the United States. They were originally California's first "fully staffed, state-wide transgender legal organization" and were initially a fiscally sponsored project of the National Center for Lesbian Rights. The stated mission of TLC is to connect transgender people and their families to technically sound and culturally competent legal services, increase acceptance and enforcement of laws and policies that support California's transgender communities, and work to change laws and systems that fail to incorporate the needs and experiences of transgender people. TLC utilizes direct legal services, public policy advocacy, and educational opportunities to advance the rights and safety of diverse transgender communities. Since launching in 2002, TLC has held over 250 transgender law workshops providing legal information to more than 3,250 community members, attorneys, social service pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nico Tortorella
Nico Tortorella (born July 30, 1988) is an American actor and model, known for roles in filmsincluding ''Scream 4'', the Fox crime drama series ''The Following'' (2013–2015), and the TV Land comedy-drama series '' Younger'' (2015–2021). From 2020 to 2021, they also played Felix Carlucci on the AMC series '' The Walking Dead: World Beyond''. Life and career Tortorella is a native of Wilmette, Illinois, and a graduate of New Trier High School. They are of Italian descent. In May 2009, The CW ordered a 13-episode first season of the drama series '' The Beautiful Life: TBL''. The series centered on a group of models sharing a residence in New York City and Tortorella portrayed the role of an up-and-coming underwear model Cole Shepard. The series premiered on September 16, 2009, to mixed reviews from critics. The CW cancelled the series after its second episode due to low ratings. In June 2009, Tortorella was announced to star in the ABC Family teen drama television series ''Mak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob The Drag Queen
Christopher D. Caldwell, better known as Bob the Drag Queen and Caldwell Tidicue, is an American drag queen, comedian, actor, activist, musician, and reality television personality. He is best known for winning the eighth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race''. As of 2020, he has more than one million followers on Instagram and was the first Black ''Drag Race'' queen to reach the milestone. After ''Drag Race'', he pursued acting, appearing in television shows such as ''High Maintenance'' (2016), ''Tales of the City'' (2019), and '' A Black Lady Sketch Show'' (2019). In 2020, he began co-hosting ''We're Here'' on HBO alongside fellow ''Drag Race'' contestants Eureka O'Hara and Shangela. The series has received acclaim from critics. Early life Bob the Drag Queen was born to Martha Caldwell in 1986 with the last name "Caldwell", which he later incorporated into the professional name "Caldwell Tidicue". He was born in 1986 in Columbus, Georgia, and he was raised in Clayton County, Georgi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RAINN
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is an American nonprofit anti-sexual assault organization, the largest in the United States. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, as well as the Department of Defense Safe Helpline, and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice through victim services, public education, public policy, and consulting services. RAINN was founded in 1994 by Scott Berkowitz, with initial funding from The Atlantic Group and Warner Music Group.Jaeger, Barbara (July 3, 1994).Who: What, Where, When. ''The Record'' (Hackensack, New Jersey). Newspapers.com. Tori Amos was the organization's first spokesperson. Christina Ricci has been the national spokesperson since April 25, 2007, and she is a member of its National Leadership Council. History RAINN was founded in 1994 by Scott Berkowitz. In 2006, its National Sexual Assault Hotline received its one-millionth caller. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jermaine Fowler
Jermaine Fowler is an American actor, comedian, producer and writer. He is perhaps best known for his role as King Akeem Joffer's long-lost son Lavelle Junson in the 2021 romantic comedy film '' Coming 2 America'' and Franco Wicks on the CBS sitcom television series ''Superior Donuts''. Early life The second oldest of four children, Fowler and his twin brother were born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Hyattsville, Maryland, where he graduated from Northwestern High School. Fowler dropped out of college at age 20 and moved to New York City. By day he job-searched and by night he performed at open mics in Times Square. Career 2012–2015: Comic Special In 2012, he began touring the country performing at comedy clubs and colleges. In 2013, he was cast in MTV2's ''Guy Code'' and writing, producing, and starring in his own pilots. In 2014, he starred in ''Friends of the People'' which lasted two seasons on TruTV. In 2015, Fowler produced and starred in his debut comedy special, "G ... [...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] |
Planned Parenthood
The Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. (PPFA), or simply Planned Parenthood, is a nonprofit organization that provides reproductive health care in the United States and globally. It is a tax-exempt corporation under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) and a member association of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). PPFA has its roots in Brooklyn, New York, where Margaret Sanger opened the first birth control clinic in the United States, in 1916. Sanger founded the American Birth Control League in 1921, and 14 years after her exit as its president, ABCL's successor organization became Planned Parenthood in 1942. Planned Parenthood consists of 159 medical and non-medical affiliates, which operate over 600 health clinics in the United States. It partners with organizations in 12 countries globally. The organization directly provides a variety of reproductive health services and sexual education, contributes to research in reproductive techn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hayley Kiyoko
Hayley Kiyoko Alcroft (born April 3, 1991) is an American singer, dancer and actress. As a child model and actress, she appeared in a variety of films including ''Scooby-Doo (film series), Scooby-Doo!'' film series (2009–2010), ''Lemonade Mouth (film), Lemonade Mouth'' (2011), ''Blue Lagoon: The Awakening'' (2012), ''Jem and the Holograms (film), Jem and the Holograms'' (2015), ''Insidious: Chapter 3'' (2015), and ''XOXO (2016 film), XOXO'' (2016). Alongside her film roles, she also held a recurring role in the TV series ''The Fosters (2013 TV series)#Webisodes, The Fosters'' (2014) and a lead role on ''CSI: Cyber'' (2015–2016) and ''Five Points (TV series), Five Points'' (2018–2019). Kiyoko was a founding member of the Stunners in 2007. The group supported Justin Bieber’s My World Tour, before disbanding in 2011. After this, Kiyoko issued three solo extended plays: ''A Belle to Remember'' (2013), ''This Side of Paradise (EP), This Side of Paradise'' (2015), which includes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nina West
Nina West is the stage name of Andrew Robert Levitt, an American drag queen, activist, actor, and singer-songwriter based in Columbus, Ohio. She rose to national prominence with her appearance on the eleventh season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'', where she placed sixth and won Miss Congeniality. She was named the Top Local Artist of 2019 by ''Columbus Underground''. West has also released three EPs—'' Drag Is Magic'', ''John Goodman'', and '' The West Christmas Ever'', all released in 2019. Education Levitt was raised in Greentown, Ohio. He graduated from Denison University with a degree in theater. He planned to pursue acting, but decided not to move to New York City, due to the September 11 attacks. Career West began dabbling in drag in 2001. Her drag mother is Virginia West. She hosts the annual "Heels of Horror" show at Axis Nightclub, and has also hosted the competition "So You Think You Can Drag?" In 2008, she won the Entertainer of the Year award; her ensemble later i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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