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Grand Finale (RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12)
"Grand Finale" is the fourteenth and final episode of the twelfth season of the American television series ''RuPaul's Drag Race''. It originally aired on May 29, 2020. Episode For the first time a virtual finale is held from remote locations across the country due to the effects of COVID-19. For the first lip-sync contest, the contestants will all perform to "Bring Back My Girls" by RuPaul, with only their faces showing. The final three contestants then all lip-sync alone to a song of their choice. Crystal Methyd lip-syncs to "I'm Like a Bird" (2000) by Nelly Furtado, Gigi Goode lip-syncs to "Take On Me" (1984) by A-ha, and Jaida Essence Hall lip-syncs to "Get Up" (2006) by Ciara featuring Chamillionaire. It is announced that Heidi N Closet is this season's Miss Congeniality. For the final lip-sync contest, Crystal Methyd, Gigi Goode, and Jaida Essence Hall perform to "Survivor" (2001) by Destiny's Child Destiny's Child was an American girl group whose final lineup c ... [...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), ''Drag Race'' franchise, produced by World of Wonder (company), 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 queen, 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, one of four rotating judges (Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, Ts Madison, or Law Roach), as well as 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 aired for seventeen seasons and inspired the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take On Me
"Take On Me" is a song by Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha. The original version, recorded in 1984 and released in October of that year, was produced by Tony Mansfield and remixed by John Ratcliff (producer), John Ratcliff. The 1985 international hit version was produced by Alan Tarney for the group's debut studio album, ''Hunting High and Low'' (1985). The recording combines synth-pop with a varied instrumentation, including acoustic guitars, keyboards, and drums. The original 1984 version "Take On Me" failed to chart in the United Kingdom, as did the second version in the first of its two 1985 releases. The second of those 1985 releases charted in September 1985, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart in October. In the United States in October 1985, the single topped Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboards Hot 100, bolstered by the wide exposure on MTV of director Steve Barron's innovative music video featuring the band in a Rotoscoping, live-action pencil-sketch animation sequence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Survivor (Destiny's Child Song)
"Survivor" is a song recorded by American group Destiny's Child for their third studio album of the same title (2001). It was written and composed by group member Beyoncé Knowles, Anthony Dent, and Mathew Knowles. "Survivor" was inspired by a joke that a radio station had made about the fact that three members had already left the group, comparing the band to the reality game show ''Survivor''. Knowles was inspired to take the negative comment and turn it into a positive by writing a song out of it. The song was released as the lead single from ''Survivor'' on March 6, 2001, by Columbia Records. It marked the first single released by the trio of Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. "Survivor" was a commercial success, peaking at number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and topping the charts in Ireland, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Critically acclaimed, the song won the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 44th Annual Grammy Awar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heidi N Closet
Heidi N Closet is the stage name of Trevien Anthonie Cheek, an American drag queen from Ramseur, North Carolina, best known for competing on the RuPaul's Drag Race (season 12), twelfth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'', where she placed 6th and won the Miss Congeniality award. She returned to the RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 8), eighth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars'', but decided to quit the competition early, citing her mental health and wellbeing as the reason for her withdrawal. Early life Cheek was raised in Ramseur, North Carolina Ramseur is a town in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,692 at the 2010 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.3 km), of which .... His mother died at a young age, and he is estranged from his father. He was raised by his grandmother. Career In 2014, shortly after turning 18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chamillionaire
Hakeem Temidayo Seriki (born November 28, 1979), better known by his stage name Chamillionaire (), is an American rapper. He began his career in Houston's hip hop scene in the late 1990s. He was briefly signed with the local record label Swishahouse until forming the hip hop music, hip hop duo Color Changin' Click with labelmate Paul Wall in 2002. The two signed with Houston's Paid in Full Entertainment to release the collaborative album ''Get Ya Mind Correct'' (2002), which entered the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Seriki signed with Universal Records (1995−2006), Universal Records as a solo act in 2005. His debut studio album, ''The Sound of Revenge'' (2005), peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and received critical praise, along with his second album, ''Ultimate Victory'' (2007). The former was preceded by the singles "Ridin'" (featuring Krayzie Bone) — which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and won Grammy Award for Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ciara
Ciara Princess Wilson ( ; Harris; born October 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. She was discovered by record producer Jazze Pha in the early 2000s, and rose to prominence with her debut studio album, ''Goodies (Ciara album), Goodies'' (2004). Its Goodies (song), namesake lead single (featuring Petey Pablo) peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, while the follow-ups, "1, 2 Step" (featuring Missy Elliott) and "Oh (Ciara song), Oh" (featuring Ludacris), both peaked at number two on the chart. The album received quadruple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and received two nominations at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards. Ciara also guest appeared on the 2005 singles "Lose Control (Missy Elliott song), Lose Control" by Missy Elliott and "Like You (Bow Wow song), Like You" by Bow Wow (rapper), Bow Wow, both of which peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Her second studio album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get Up (Ciara Song)
"Get Up" is a song by American recording artist Ciara. Released on July 25, 2006, the song serves as the first single from the original soundtrack to the film '' Step Up'' (2006), as well as the lead single for her second album, '' Ciara: The Evolution''. It features American rapper Chamillionaire. The song was written by the singer and rapper with her mentor Jazze Pha, who produced the song. The song is a hip-hop number, accompanied by dance music sounds, while integrating a crunk beat. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who compared it to her previous work, namely "1, 2 Step." The single received generally positive reviews from music critics with most of them praising the production of the song and the songs genre; the song was noted for containing a "minimalist crunk grind which helped her debut sell three million copies". Additionally, the song was noted for being one of the highlights of the album, being called a "catchy, blipping track." "Get ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaida Essence Hall
Jared Johnson (born December 9, 1988), best known by the stage name Jaida Essence Hall, is an American drag queen and reality television personality best known for winning the RuPaul's Drag Race season 12, twelfth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'', and later returning to compete on the RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 7, seventh season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'', an all-winners season. Since her season aired in 2020, Hall has been a staple of several domestic and international tours that feature ''Drag Race'' contestants, including Werq the World, A Drag Queen Christmas, and Drive 'N Drag. In October 2020, Johnson was a featured performer in Rihanna's ''Savage X Fenty Fashion Show Vol. 2''. Early life Johnson was born in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is the third contestant from the city to compete on ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' and the second winner after Trixie Mattel (winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 3, All Stars Season 3). He cites Milwaukee's sense ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A-ha
A-ha (often stylised as ''a''-h''a''; ) is a Norwegian synth-pop band formed in Oslo in 1982. Founded by Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (guitars and vocals), Magne Furuholmen (keyboards, guitars and vocals), and Morten Harket (lead vocals), the band rose to fame during the mid-1980s. A-ha achieved their biggest success with their debut album ''Hunting High and Low'' in 1985. The album peaked at number one in their native Norway, number two in the UK, and number 15 on the US ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' album chart; yielded the international number-one single "Take On Me", as well as "The Sun Always Shines on T.V."; and earned the band a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist. In the UK, ''Hunting High and Low'' continued its chart success into the following year, becoming one of the best-selling albums of 1986. The band released studio albums in 1986, 1988, and 1990, with single hits including "Hunting High and Low (A-ha song), Hunting High and Low", "The Living Daylights (so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gigi Goode
Gigi Goode (born December 2, 1997) is an American drag queen, Fashion design, fashion designer, and reality television personality known for being a runner-up on the RuPaul's Drag Race (season 12), twelfth season of the Drag (clothing), drag competition series ''RuPaul's Drag Race''. Following her appearance on ''Drag Race'', Goode was cast in the Drive 'N Drag concert series, appeared in multiple music videos, and participated in a Savage X Fenty fashion show. In 2020, she received a People's Choice Awards, People's Choice Award in the Competition Contestant category. Originally from Illinois, Goode attended Millikin University and, as of 2020, lives in Los Angeles. Early life and education Goode was born on December 2, 1997, in Illinois, and has Scottish and Scandinavian ancestry. She was raised in Woodstock, Illinois, Woodstock. Her mother, Kristi, is a costume and interior designer. Goode was introduced to LGBT culture at the age of 12 by her openly gay uncle. She started d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alone Together
Alone Together may refer to: Music Albums * ''Alone Together'' (Benny Carter album), 1956 * ''Alone Together'' (Tony Bennett album), 1961 * ''Alone Together'' (Dave Mason album), 1970 * ''Alone Together'' (Ron Carter and Jim Hall album), 1972 * ''Alone Together'' (Donny Osmond album), 1973 * ''Alone Together'' (Clare Fischer album), 1977 * ''Alone Together'' (Tough Young Tenors album), 1991 * '' Alone Together: The Best of the Mercury Years'', a 1995 album by Clifford Brown and Max Roach * ''Alone Together'' (Lee Konitz album), 1996 * ''Alone Together'' (Gary Williams album), 2004 * ''Alone Together'' (Quidam album), 2007 * ''Alone Together'' (Catherine Russell album), 2019 * ''Alone Together'' (EP), a 2012 EP by Daley * ''Alone Together'' (Pat Martino album), 2012 * ''Alone Together'', a 2012 album by Karriem Riggins Songs * "Alone Together" (1932 song), a 1932 song by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz * "Alone, Together", a song from The Strokes' 2001 debut album '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nelly Furtado
Nelly Kim Furtado ( , ; born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She has sold over 45 million records, including 35 million in album sales worldwide, making her one of the most successful Canadian artists. Critics have noted Furtado's musical versatility and experimentation with genres. Furtado first gained fame with her trip hop-inspired debut album, ''Whoa, Nelly!'' (2000), which was a critical and commercial success that spawned two top-10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light". The former won her a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Furtado's introspective folk-heavy 2003 second album, ''Folklore (Nelly Furtado album), Folklore'', explored her Portuguese roots. Its singles received moderate success in Europe, but the album's underperformance compared to her debut was regarded as a sophomore slump. Furtado's third album, ''Loose (Nelly Furtado album), Loose'' (2006), became her b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
