The premise of the drag makeover show “We’re Here” is that queer liberation hasn’t extended as far as it could. For three seasons, a group of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alumni have traveled to small towns throughout the country, helping members of the local LGBTQ community assert their identity and visibility through gender-bending performances. But even a project that deliberately targets places where gay and trans people might feel cut off from a sense of camaraderie — many locations are scattered throughout the South and Midwest, with occasional detours to California and Hawai’i — didn’t anticipate their own art form coming under such intense public scrutiny.
“I would never have predicted that, four seasons later, it’s actually harder to be out and proud,” Priyanka says in last month’s premiere. The “Canada’s Drag Race” winner is one of several new faces this season, which bids farewell to Bob the Drag Queen,...
“I would never have predicted that, four seasons later, it’s actually harder to be out and proud,” Priyanka says in last month’s premiere. The “Canada’s Drag Race” winner is one of several new faces this season, which bids farewell to Bob the Drag Queen,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
Ross Matthews wasn’t three words into his opening monologue at the 35th annual GLAAD Awards in New York City Saturday evening when a protester stood up from the audience to shout, “GLAAD is complicit in genocide.” The lone pro-Palestine advocate, blanketed by a wide-eyed room who let out a few jeers — “Who are you, you weirdo?” one donor shouted — was slowly, if not ceremoniously escorted from the room before she gave a final jab: “And so are all of you.”
“Thank you for your free speech. I’m so glad you have freedom,” Matthews, the evening’s host, said from the stage in an awkward attempt to recognize the protester. “Well, that was uncomfy for all of us, but we have to fight for everyone’s rights. Thank you for my opener,” he moved on, back on his feet.
And so set the tone for the evening. Each year in a star-studded ceremony,...
“Thank you for your free speech. I’m so glad you have freedom,” Matthews, the evening’s host, said from the stage in an awkward attempt to recognize the protester. “Well, that was uncomfy for all of us, but we have to fight for everyone’s rights. Thank you for my opener,” he moved on, back on his feet.
And so set the tone for the evening. Each year in a star-studded ceremony,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Michael Appler
- Variety Film + TV
Normally logistical issues like space rentals and permitting are meant to be invisible to the audience, left in the furthest background of any TV show. But Season 4 of “We’re Here” is as much about the struggles of making the series as it is about the drag performances the show’s queens put on in different parts of the United States. The HBO series not only introduced a new cast of queens this year but changed its filming approach so that it could go where it was needed most: the states imposing drag bans and making the pursuit of happiness difficult for their own LGBTQ communities.
The biggest shift, according to showrunner, director, and executive producer Peter LoGreco, was the amount of time that “We’re Here” spent in a given location. In past seasons, the series moved from state to state for each episode. But given how legislatively hostile the environments...
The biggest shift, according to showrunner, director, and executive producer Peter LoGreco, was the amount of time that “We’re Here” spent in a given location. In past seasons, the series moved from state to state for each episode. But given how legislatively hostile the environments...
- 4/30/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
If television is a snapshot of our times, there are several moments in the fourth season of HBO’s groundbreaking reality docuseries “We’re Here” that should be a major wake-up call for anyone who believes in free speech, human rights, and artistic expression in the United States. After the events in season three, which saw the show face vocal opposition in visits to Florida and St. George, Utah, it’s hard to imagine things could get worse, but for many in small-town America, it’s reached an infection point.
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Continue reading ‘We’re Here’: Sasha Velour & Latrice Royale Discover Fighting The Good Fight Is Harder Than Ever at The Playlist.
- 4/29/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
In a world where the shadows of intolerance loom, the spectacle of We’re Here emerges not just as a beacon of light but as a bold declaration of presence. HBO’s groundbreaking series created by Stephen Warren and Johnnie Ingram, began in 2020, with Shangela, Bob the Drag Queen, and Eureka at the helm. This features drag icons Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, Sasha Velour, and Latrice Royale, takes the art of drag into Tennessee and Oklahoma, transforming not only stages but hearts and minds along the way.
At the outset of its fourth season, We’re Here sets a tone that connects deeply with current events. Amidst the backdrop of news clips announcing the banning of drag performances in Tennessee, the visual contrast of Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Sasha Velour preparing for their performances encapsulates a fight not just for the spotlight, but for life itself. The series dives into the...
At the outset of its fourth season, We’re Here sets a tone that connects deeply with current events. Amidst the backdrop of news clips announcing the banning of drag performances in Tennessee, the visual contrast of Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Sasha Velour preparing for their performances encapsulates a fight not just for the spotlight, but for life itself. The series dives into the...
- 4/26/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO’s Emmy Award-winning docuseries “We're Here” is back on the road for Season 4 in “RuPaul's Drag Race” alums Jaida Essence Hall, Priyanka, Sasha Velour, and Latrice Royale take the wheel in the series’ fourth entry as the queens make pit stops in Tennessee and Oklahoma to take an in-depth look at recent LGBTQ+ legislation and spread love through drag. The first episode of “We’re Here” Season 4 will debut on HBO on Friday, April 26, at 9 p.m. Et and will be available to stream on Max. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
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World-renowned drag queens and fellow “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alums Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale take over for Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara, and...
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World-renowned drag queens and fellow “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alums Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale take over for Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara, and...
- 4/26/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Get ready for another captivating episode of “We’re Here” airing on HBO this Friday, May 3, 2024, at 9:00 Pm. In the second part of “Tennessee,” the incomparable Sasha Velour takes center stage to discuss the significance of spreading drag culture to communities across the country.
As the show continues its journey through Tennessee, viewers can expect heartfelt moments, powerful performances, and profound conversations about the impact of drag on people’s lives. Sasha Velour, known for her creativity and advocacy within the drag community, shares her insights into why drag is such a vital and transformative art form.
With its message of acceptance, empowerment, and self-expression, “We’re Here” continues to inspire and uplift audiences as it showcases the transformative power of drag. Don’t miss out on this enlightening episode as Sasha Velour and the cast of “We’re Here” continue to shine a spotlight on the importance of inclusion and diversity.
As the show continues its journey through Tennessee, viewers can expect heartfelt moments, powerful performances, and profound conversations about the impact of drag on people’s lives. Sasha Velour, known for her creativity and advocacy within the drag community, shares her insights into why drag is such a vital and transformative art form.
With its message of acceptance, empowerment, and self-expression, “We’re Here” continues to inspire and uplift audiences as it showcases the transformative power of drag. Don’t miss out on this enlightening episode as Sasha Velour and the cast of “We’re Here” continue to shine a spotlight on the importance of inclusion and diversity.
- 4/26/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Season 4 of “We’re Here” sees new hosts Priyanka, Sasha Velour, Latrice Royale and Jaida Essence Hall travelling to red states Tennessee and Oklahoma, where safety had become a concern at times because of anti-lgbtq protests and threats. “It was frightening sometimes,” Jaida told me Wednesday night at the season premiere screening and party at the Avalon Hollywood. “It was eye-opening, imagining other people like myself who have to live in those spaces and see that every day. It’s just heartbreaking.”
Series co-creator Steve Warren said, “It’s surreal we had to think about our security. We are living in 2024. Ten years ago we were so hopeful. Marriage equality had just passed. We were living in a space where we thought we’re not going to have to fight the old battles.”
Even so, the new season continues to help its participants — and cast and crew, for that matter — heal.
Series co-creator Steve Warren said, “It’s surreal we had to think about our security. We are living in 2024. Ten years ago we were so hopeful. Marriage equality had just passed. We were living in a space where we thought we’re not going to have to fight the old battles.”
Even so, the new season continues to help its participants — and cast and crew, for that matter — heal.
- 4/26/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
On Wednesday, April 24, HBO celebrated Season 4 of “We’re Here” with an exclusive red carpet premiere and afterparty at the Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles. Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford and senior editor Marcus James Dixon were on the red carpet to interview stars Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall and Latrice Royale, as well as co-creators Stephen Warren and Johnnie Ingram, director Peter LoGreco and guest Heidi N Closet. Watch the exclusive red carpet interviews above.
Season 4 HBO’s GLAAD, Peabody and Emmy-winning unscripted series “We’re Here” comes back on April 26 and follows new renowned drag queens, Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale, as they continue the show’s mission of spreading love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America.
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This season, the queens work with participants in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Tulsa,...
Season 4 HBO’s GLAAD, Peabody and Emmy-winning unscripted series “We’re Here” comes back on April 26 and follows new renowned drag queens, Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale, as they continue the show’s mission of spreading love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America.
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This season, the queens work with participants in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Tulsa,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Latasha Ford, Marcus James Dixon and Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
A wide-ranging list of honorees was announced today for the Critics Choice Association’s inaugural Celebration Of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television, which will take place during Pride Month on Friday June 7, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The event will stream later on HereTV, the first and largest LGBTQ+ TV and streaming service in the U.S. Actress, writer and comedian Sherry Cola (Joy Ride) will host.
The celebration will honor the finest achievements from the LGBTQ+ entertainment community, both in front of and behind the camera, as well as showcase emerging and established talent. This event marks the newest addition to the Cca’s series, following its Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television, Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema and Television and Celebration of Black Cinema and Television. The Celebrations aim to shine a light on work from historically underrepresented talent.
“I am extremely proud to be able to...
The celebration will honor the finest achievements from the LGBTQ+ entertainment community, both in front of and behind the camera, as well as showcase emerging and established talent. This event marks the newest addition to the Cca’s series, following its Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television, Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema and Television and Celebration of Black Cinema and Television. The Celebrations aim to shine a light on work from historically underrepresented talent.
“I am extremely proud to be able to...
- 4/25/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
"We're Here" Season 4 Trailer Out Out Now
The multi-award-winning "We're Here” is ready to hit the road! HBO has released the trailer and key art for the upcoming fourth season of the drag-centric non-scripted series, which will return for six new episodes on Friday, April 26.
World-renowned drag queens Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale take the wheel as they continue the show’s mission of spreading love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America. In Season 4, the queens will center their work in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, as well as in surrounding towns, and take an immersive look at recent anti-lgbtq+ legislation and its effect on the community.
Watch the trailer for “We’re Here” Season 4 below:
Season 3 of the series won the Emmy Awards for Outstanding Costumes For Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Programming and Outstanding Hairstyling For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program...
The multi-award-winning "We're Here” is ready to hit the road! HBO has released the trailer and key art for the upcoming fourth season of the drag-centric non-scripted series, which will return for six new episodes on Friday, April 26.
World-renowned drag queens Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale take the wheel as they continue the show’s mission of spreading love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America. In Season 4, the queens will center their work in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, as well as in surrounding towns, and take an immersive look at recent anti-lgbtq+ legislation and its effect on the community.
Watch the trailer for “We’re Here” Season 4 below:
Season 3 of the series won the Emmy Awards for Outstanding Costumes For Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Programming and Outstanding Hairstyling For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program...
- 4/11/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
HBO has released the official trailer and key art for the six-episode fourth season of the Emmy, Peabody, and GLAAD award-winning unscripted series We’re Here.
The series returns on Friday, April 26 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. New episodes will debut weekly.
Season four of We’re Here follows renowned drag queens Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale as they continue the show’s mission of spreading love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America.
This season, the queens work with participants in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, as well as in surrounding towns, and take an in-depth, immersive look at recent anti-lgbtq+ legislation and its effect on the community.
The critically acclaimed third season of We’re Here won two Emmy Awards, a third GLAAD Award for “Outstanding Reality Programming,” a Peabody Award, and received Television Academy Honors.
The series returns on Friday, April 26 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. New episodes will debut weekly.
Season four of We’re Here follows renowned drag queens Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale as they continue the show’s mission of spreading love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America.
This season, the queens work with participants in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, as well as in surrounding towns, and take an in-depth, immersive look at recent anti-lgbtq+ legislation and its effect on the community.
The critically acclaimed third season of We’re Here won two Emmy Awards, a third GLAAD Award for “Outstanding Reality Programming,” a Peabody Award, and received Television Academy Honors.
- 4/9/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Four new queens are about to drag some strangers out of their comfort zones. We’re Here has released its official Season 4 trailer, giving fans a first look at the reality series’ entirely revamped cast, ahead of its Friday, April 26 (9/8c) premiere on HBO. New episodes will also be available to stream on Max.
As previously reported, We’re Here now follows Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall and Latrice Royale as they traverse the country, “spreading love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America.”
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As previously reported, We’re Here now follows Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall and Latrice Royale as they traverse the country, “spreading love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America.”
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- 4/9/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
It's a new month, and HBO and Max will be showering their subscribers with gifts all April long! This month, the Wbd properties will welcome the arrival of unscripted projects like the premiere of Conan O’Brien’s new travel comedy series “Conan O’Brien Must Go” and the fourth season of the Emmy Award-winning drag-centric “We're Here.” Plus, Park Chan-wook and A24’s “The Sympathizer” limited series and the highly anticipated continuation of “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst” will all be available to stream throughout the month.
Find out everything coming to Max this April, including The Streamable’s top picks to add to your watch list!
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Filmed in front of a live audience at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre in August 2023, Alex Edelman brings his solo special,...
Find out everything coming to Max this April, including The Streamable’s top picks to add to your watch list!
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Filmed in front of a live audience at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre in August 2023, Alex Edelman brings his solo special,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige may not be the best Cher impersonator, but after Friday’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, we can confidently call her the lip sync assassin of Season 16.
Following a lackluster performance in this week’s Wednesday-themed design challenge, which found the contestants channeling their inner goths on the runway, the self-proclaimed Queen of Flips once again landed in the bottom two. For those keeping score at home (aka all of us), this marked Mhi’ya’s third time having to lip sync for her life, resulting in a humbling experience for the Miami-based entertainer.
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Following a lackluster performance in this week’s Wednesday-themed design challenge, which found the contestants channeling their inner goths on the runway, the self-proclaimed Queen of Flips once again landed in the bottom two. For those keeping score at home (aka all of us), this marked Mhi’ya’s third time having to lip sync for her life, resulting in a humbling experience for the Miami-based entertainer.
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- 3/2/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Showtime is heading back to The Chi.
The second half of the drama’s sixth season will kick off Friday, May 10, on Paramount+ With Showtime and on demand, before making its on-air debut Sunday, May 12 at 9/8c on Showtime.
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Per the official synopsis, “danger lies in wait” as “no one is safe and everyone will...
The second half of the drama’s sixth season will kick off Friday, May 10, on Paramount+ With Showtime and on demand, before making its on-air debut Sunday, May 12 at 9/8c on Showtime.
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Per the official synopsis, “danger lies in wait” as “no one is safe and everyone will...
- 2/8/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
The fifth episode of “True Detective: Night Country” will be available to stream early on Max beginning Feb. 9 at 9 p.m. Et/ 6 p.m. Pt, in order to avoid the Sunday night streamroller that is the Super Bowl. The show will still get its HBO linear premiere on Feb. 11 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt, opposite the Big Game.
Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Finn Bennett and Fiona Shaw star in the series, with Christopher Eccleston, Isabella Star Lablanc and John Hawkes rounding out the cast. Anna Lambe, Aka Niviâna and Joel D. Montgrand are guest stars.
Issa López serves as showrunner, writer and director. Foster executive produces alongside Mari Jo Winkler, Barry Jenkins, Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak for Pastel. Chris Mundy, Alan Page Arriaga, Steve Golin, Richard Brown, Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Cary Joji Fukunaga and Nic Pizzolatto also executive produce.
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Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Finn Bennett and Fiona Shaw star in the series, with Christopher Eccleston, Isabella Star Lablanc and John Hawkes rounding out the cast. Anna Lambe, Aka Niviâna and Joel D. Montgrand are guest stars.
Issa López serves as showrunner, writer and director. Foster executive produces alongside Mari Jo Winkler, Barry Jenkins, Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak for Pastel. Chris Mundy, Alan Page Arriaga, Steve Golin, Richard Brown, Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Cary Joji Fukunaga and Nic Pizzolatto also executive produce.
First Looks
Hulu has unveiled the trailer for the...
- 2/5/2024
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
All credit to Mark Russell, the founding artistic director of the Under the Radar Festival. After the Public Theater, which has produced the international and experimental theater festival since 2006, dropped Under the Radar from its annual programming, Russell rapidly rebuilt. With no central home this season, the festival’s shows now crop up over a greater radius of the city, from smaller downtown venues like the Abrons Arts Center and Performance Space New York to major entities like Bam and Theater for a New Audience.
In its new iteration, Under the Radar, which runs through January 21, hasn’t missed a step. In fact, since so many disparate venues have programmed and produced shows this year, Under the Radar seems poised to introduce festival-wide fans to the curated tastes of theaters across New York, potentially growing year-round audiences too. There’s also the sense that the festival, partnering with producing theaters...
In its new iteration, Under the Radar, which runs through January 21, hasn’t missed a step. In fact, since so many disparate venues have programmed and produced shows this year, Under the Radar seems poised to introduce festival-wide fans to the curated tastes of theaters across New York, potentially growing year-round audiences too. There’s also the sense that the festival, partnering with producing theaters...
- 1/20/2024
- by Dan Rubins
- Slant Magazine
Another acquisition has been pulled from The CW’s schedule.
The network has removed Bump, an Australian dramedy about a pregnant 17-year-old, from its Monday lineup, replacing it with repeats of Whose Line Is It Anyway? at 9:30 pm, TVLine has confirmed. Remaining episodes of the show, which was in the middle of airing its second season, will be made available on the CW app and Cwtv.com.
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The network has removed Bump, an Australian dramedy about a pregnant 17-year-old, from its Monday lineup, replacing it with repeats of Whose Line Is It Anyway? at 9:30 pm, TVLine has confirmed. Remaining episodes of the show, which was in the middle of airing its second season, will be made available on the CW app and Cwtv.com.
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- 9/6/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
HBO’s drag makeover series “We’re Here” is getting a “large and in charge” addition.
Latrice Royale will join previously announced new hosts Jaida Essence Hall, Priyanka and Sasha Velour for Season 4, TheWrap has learned.
Production on the upcoming season began in July. The new queens will continue the goal of the series to spread love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America. This season will focus on two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, taking an in-depth and more immersive look at the local political systems and participants, anti-lgbtq legislation and opposition and their effect on the LGBTQ community.
Latrice Royale, the self-proclaimed “large and in charge, chunky yet funky” fan-favorite from “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” first competed in Season 4, where she was named Miss Congeniality after placing fourth.
She later appeared in “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Stars” Seasons 1 and 4, where she placed seventh/eighth and fifth,...
Latrice Royale will join previously announced new hosts Jaida Essence Hall, Priyanka and Sasha Velour for Season 4, TheWrap has learned.
Production on the upcoming season began in July. The new queens will continue the goal of the series to spread love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America. This season will focus on two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, taking an in-depth and more immersive look at the local political systems and participants, anti-lgbtq legislation and opposition and their effect on the LGBTQ community.
Latrice Royale, the self-proclaimed “large and in charge, chunky yet funky” fan-favorite from “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” first competed in Season 4, where she was named Miss Congeniality after placing fourth.
She later appeared in “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Stars” Seasons 1 and 4, where she placed seventh/eighth and fifth,...
- 9/6/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Get a grip, girl! Latrice Royale is officially joining the Season 4 cast of HBO’s “We’re Here,” Variety can exclusively reveal.
Latrice Royale joins fellow drag artists Priyanka, Sasha Velour and Jaida Essence Hall in leading the new season. “We’re Here” Season 4 will notably see a shift from its original format, which previously saw the queens traveling to new cities in each episode to further share the artform of drag. Now, they will tackle two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, taking an in-depth look at the local political systems and participants, anti-lgbtq+ legislation and opposition, and their effect on the queer community.
Season 4 marks the first season that Latrice Royale, Priyanka, Sasha Velour and Jaida Essence Hall will take over for Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara and Shangela, who previously led the series in its first three seasons.
“We’re Here” was created by Stephen Warren...
Latrice Royale joins fellow drag artists Priyanka, Sasha Velour and Jaida Essence Hall in leading the new season. “We’re Here” Season 4 will notably see a shift from its original format, which previously saw the queens traveling to new cities in each episode to further share the artform of drag. Now, they will tackle two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, taking an in-depth look at the local political systems and participants, anti-lgbtq+ legislation and opposition, and their effect on the queer community.
Season 4 marks the first season that Latrice Royale, Priyanka, Sasha Velour and Jaida Essence Hall will take over for Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara and Shangela, who previously led the series in its first three seasons.
“We’re Here” was created by Stephen Warren...
- 9/6/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Disney+ revealed the official trailer for the fourth and final season of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.” All episodes premiere Aug. 9 when the Wildcats return to East High, where they prepare a stage production of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” The fourth season stars Joshua Bassett, Sofia Wylie, Dara Reneé, Julia Lester, and Frankie Rodriguez, among others.
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Apple TV+ released the third and final trailer of the 10-part dark comedy series “Physical,” starring and executive produced by Rose Byrne. It premieres on Aug. 2 and co-stars Rory Scovel, Dierdre Friel, Paul Sparks, and Zooey Deschanel. The show is set in the 1980s in San Diego and follows Sheila (Byrne) as she journeys from unhappy housewife to fitness entrepreneur.
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Apple TV+ released the third and final trailer of the 10-part dark comedy series “Physical,” starring and executive produced by Rose Byrne. It premieres on Aug. 2 and co-stars Rory Scovel, Dierdre Friel, Paul Sparks, and Zooey Deschanel. The show is set in the 1980s in San Diego and follows Sheila (Byrne) as she journeys from unhappy housewife to fitness entrepreneur.
- 7/14/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
We’re Here is returning for a fourth season. HBO has renewed the drag series, but it will now feature three new drag queens as hosts. Sasha Velour, Priyanka, and Jaida Essence Hall replace Bob the Drag Queen, D.J. "Shangela" Pierce, and Eureka O'Hara in the series. Season four will follow the journey of the new arrivals as they travel through small towns in America.
revealed more about the renewal in a press release.
HBO has renewed the Emmy(R), Peabody and GLAAD award-winning unscripted series We're Here for a fourth season. Created by Johnnie Ingram and Stephen Warren, the series concluded its six-episode third season on December 30, 2022 and will begin production on its fourth season later this month. The first three seasons are available to stream now on Max.
Season four of...
revealed more about the renewal in a press release.
HBO has renewed the Emmy(R), Peabody and GLAAD award-winning unscripted series We're Here for a fourth season. Created by Johnnie Ingram and Stephen Warren, the series concluded its six-episode third season on December 30, 2022 and will begin production on its fourth season later this month. The first three seasons are available to stream now on Max.
Season four of...
- 7/13/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
HBO has renewed its docuseries We’re Here for a fourth season, with a new trio of drag queens starring.
Former RuPaul’s Drag Race champions Sasha Velour and Jaida Essence Hall and Canada’s Drag Race winner Priyanka will front season four, which is set to begin filming later this month. The coming season will follow the trio to two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, taking an in-depth and more immersive look at the local political systems and participants, anti-lgbtq+ legislation and opposition, and their effect on the LGBTQ+ community as Sasha, Jaida and Priyanka work to spread love and connection through the art of drag.
The new hosts replace Bob the Drag Queen, D.J. “Shangela” Pierce and Eureka O’Hara on We’re Here. The change comes two months after a former production assistant on the series, Daniel McGarrigle, filed a civil suit against Pierce...
Former RuPaul’s Drag Race champions Sasha Velour and Jaida Essence Hall and Canada’s Drag Race winner Priyanka will front season four, which is set to begin filming later this month. The coming season will follow the trio to two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, taking an in-depth and more immersive look at the local political systems and participants, anti-lgbtq+ legislation and opposition, and their effect on the LGBTQ+ community as Sasha, Jaida and Priyanka work to spread love and connection through the art of drag.
The new hosts replace Bob the Drag Queen, D.J. “Shangela” Pierce and Eureka O’Hara on We’re Here. The change comes two months after a former production assistant on the series, Daniel McGarrigle, filed a civil suit against Pierce...
- 7/12/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We’re Here is getting a revamp. HBO announced today it has renewed the reality series for a fourth season with new hosts Drag Race Season 9 winner Sasha Velour, Canada’s Drag Race Season 1 winner Priyanka and Drag Race Season 12 champ Jaida Essence Hall. They will replace Bob the Drag Queen, D.J. “Shangela” Pierce and Eureka O’Hara, who starred in the first three seasons. Production is slated to begin on Season 4 later this month.
Created and executive produced by Stephen Warren and Johnnie Ingram, Season 4 will follow Velour, Priyanka and Hall, as they continue the goal of the series to spread love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America.
This season will focus on two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, taking an in-depth and more immersive look at the local political systems and participants, anti-lgbtq+ legislation and opposition, and their effect on the LGBTQ+ community.
Created and executive produced by Stephen Warren and Johnnie Ingram, Season 4 will follow Velour, Priyanka and Hall, as they continue the goal of the series to spread love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America.
This season will focus on two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, taking an in-depth and more immersive look at the local political systems and participants, anti-lgbtq+ legislation and opposition, and their effect on the LGBTQ+ community.
- 7/12/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” alums Jaida Essence Hall, Priyanka and Sasha Velour were named the new hosts of HBO’s drag makeover show “We’re Here,” the network announced Wednesday.
Hall and Velour won Season 12 and 9 of “Drag Race,” respectively, while Priyanka won the inaugural season of “Drag Race Canada.”
The trio will make their debut in Season 4, which begins production later this month. Season 4 will focus on two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, taking an in-depth and more immersive look at the local political systems and participants, anti-lgbtq+ legislation and opposition, and their effect on the LGBTQ+ community.
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Hall, Priyanka and Velour will continue the series’ goal of spreading love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America.
“We have been so inspired by the stories and important...
Hall and Velour won Season 12 and 9 of “Drag Race,” respectively, while Priyanka won the inaugural season of “Drag Race Canada.”
The trio will make their debut in Season 4, which begins production later this month. Season 4 will focus on two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, taking an in-depth and more immersive look at the local political systems and participants, anti-lgbtq+ legislation and opposition, and their effect on the LGBTQ+ community.
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‘Drag Race’ Judge Michelle Visage Calls Out Ron DeSantis, Anti-Drag Legislators: ‘There Is no Indoctrination’
Hall, Priyanka and Velour will continue the series’ goal of spreading love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America.
“We have been so inspired by the stories and important...
- 7/12/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
HBO has renewed “We’re Here” for Season 4 and introduced a new cast after the first three seasons were led by Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara and Shangela.
Season 4 of the unscripted series will follow Sasha Velour, Priyanka and Jaida Essence Hall, as they continue the goal of the series to spread love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America. This season will focus on two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, taking an in-depth and more immersive look at the local political systems and participants, anti-lgbtq+ legislation and opposition, and their effect on the LGBTQ+ community.
“We’re Here” is created by Stephen Warren and Johnnie Ingram and directed by Peter LoGreco. Executive producers include Warren, Ingram, LoGreco, Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman and Erin Gamble for Sony Pictures Television’s Intellectual Property Corporation (Ipc).
“With the ongoing aggression towards the LGBTQ+ community, and the...
Season 4 of the unscripted series will follow Sasha Velour, Priyanka and Jaida Essence Hall, as they continue the goal of the series to spread love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America. This season will focus on two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, taking an in-depth and more immersive look at the local political systems and participants, anti-lgbtq+ legislation and opposition, and their effect on the LGBTQ+ community.
“We’re Here” is created by Stephen Warren and Johnnie Ingram and directed by Peter LoGreco. Executive producers include Warren, Ingram, LoGreco, Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman and Erin Gamble for Sony Pictures Television’s Intellectual Property Corporation (Ipc).
“With the ongoing aggression towards the LGBTQ+ community, and the...
- 7/12/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
HBO’s drag makeover docuseries We’re Here is getting a revamp of its own: Hosts Shangela, Eureka and Bob the Drag Queen are all being replaced ahead of the show’s upcoming fourth season, TVLine has confirmed.
Stepping in for Season 4 are RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 winner Sasha Velour, Season 12 winner Jaida Essence Hall and Canada’s Drag Race Season 1 winner Priyanka. The season will focus on two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, “taking an in-depth and more immersive look at the local political systems and participants, anti-lgbtq+ legislation and opposition, and their effect on the LGBTQ+ community,...
Stepping in for Season 4 are RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 winner Sasha Velour, Season 12 winner Jaida Essence Hall and Canada’s Drag Race Season 1 winner Priyanka. The season will focus on two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, “taking an in-depth and more immersive look at the local political systems and participants, anti-lgbtq+ legislation and opposition, and their effect on the LGBTQ+ community,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that more than 250 LGBTQ and ally actors, notables, and other leaders signed a public letter created by GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign (Hrc) calling on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitter to better enforce hate speech, harassment, misinformation, and other existing content policies aimed at protecting transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming users and all LGBTQ people.
The full letter and list of signatories can be found here.
The celebrities, influencers, and prominent public figures include: Alyssa Milano, Alan Cumming, Alok, Amber Ruffin, Amy Landecker, Amy Schumer, Angelica Ross, Annaleigh Ashford, Ariana Grande, Arisce Wanzer, Avan Jogia, Barbie Ferreira, Bebe Rexha, Bella Ramsey, Ben Barnes, Benito Skinner, Bethany Cosentino, Billy Eichner, Billy Porter, Bobby Berk, Bretman Rock, Brian Michael Smith, Busy Philipps, Camila Cabello, Cara Delevingne, Chella Man, Cheyenne Jackson, Christa Miller, Chris Perfetti,...
The full letter and list of signatories can be found here.
The celebrities, influencers, and prominent public figures include: Alyssa Milano, Alan Cumming, Alok, Amber Ruffin, Amy Landecker, Amy Schumer, Angelica Ross, Annaleigh Ashford, Ariana Grande, Arisce Wanzer, Avan Jogia, Barbie Ferreira, Bebe Rexha, Bella Ramsey, Ben Barnes, Benito Skinner, Bethany Cosentino, Billy Eichner, Billy Porter, Bobby Berk, Bretman Rock, Brian Michael Smith, Busy Philipps, Camila Cabello, Cara Delevingne, Chella Man, Cheyenne Jackson, Christa Miller, Chris Perfetti,...
- 6/28/2023
- Look to the Stars
Peppermint wants back on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” She famously was runner-up in Season 9 when Sasha Velour took the crown after her iconic rose petal-filled finale lip sync.
“I would love to go on ‘All Stars,’” Peppermint tells me on this week’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. She was asked to compete in 2018 but was already booked for the Go-Go’s Broadway musical, “Head Over Heels.” “I will happily go onto the show if they invite me,” Peppermint says. “It is quite expensive and quite an investment, but I do think it could be worth it.”
Peppermint will next be seen in “A Transparent Musical,” opening May 23 at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. She plays Davina, a role originated on the “Transparent” television series by Alexandra Billings. Peppermint recalls having “two-person watch parties” with her music producer when the series first premiered on Amazon in 2014.
“The...
“I would love to go on ‘All Stars,’” Peppermint tells me on this week’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. She was asked to compete in 2018 but was already booked for the Go-Go’s Broadway musical, “Head Over Heels.” “I will happily go onto the show if they invite me,” Peppermint says. “It is quite expensive and quite an investment, but I do think it could be worth it.”
Peppermint will next be seen in “A Transparent Musical,” opening May 23 at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. She plays Davina, a role originated on the “Transparent” television series by Alexandra Billings. Peppermint recalls having “two-person watch parties” with her music producer when the series first premiered on Amazon in 2014.
“The...
- 5/17/2023
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
RuPaul is opening the doors to his extravagant Beverly Hills mansion.
The 62-year-old drag queen superstar and host of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, full name RuPaul Charles, recently gave a tour of his dazzling property to Architectural Digest.
The opulent home, built in 1980, was renovated by interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, and features everything you’d expect from a drag icon, including a disco room, golden light fixtures owned initially by Yves Saint Laurent, and a black-and-white pavilion inspired by an Elizabeth Taylor film.
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The lavish estate also features an abundance of orange, which RuPaul said he discovered as his favourite colour at age 34. He then encouraged everyone watching at home to “find what your favourite colour is” and “live in it.”
Of course, it would only be a RuPaul home with a giant walk-in closet.
The 62-year-old drag queen superstar and host of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, full name RuPaul Charles, recently gave a tour of his dazzling property to Architectural Digest.
The opulent home, built in 1980, was renovated by interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, and features everything you’d expect from a drag icon, including a disco room, golden light fixtures owned initially by Yves Saint Laurent, and a black-and-white pavilion inspired by an Elizabeth Taylor film.
Read More: Drag Sensation Sasha Velour Talks Meeting Dua Lipa, How Anxiety Fuels Performance & More
The lavish estate also features an abundance of orange, which RuPaul said he discovered as his favourite colour at age 34. He then encouraged everyone watching at home to “find what your favourite colour is” and “live in it.”
Of course, it would only be a RuPaul home with a giant walk-in closet.
- 5/17/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Thanks to the success of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and its spinoffs, drag has hit the mainstream in recent years — and at the same time, is under attack in the U.S., with several Republican-run states having introduced legislation to ban drag while scaling back hard-fought Lgbtqia+ rights.
Queens throughout America are fighting back, and have assembled a star-studded array of talent to participate in the “Drag Isn’t Dangerous” telethon, set to stream live at DragIsntDangerous.com on Sunday, May 7.
“According to the ACLU, there are currently 467 bills in the United States legislature targeting the Lgbtqia+ community,” notes the telethon’s website.
Read More: Drag Sensation Sasha Velour Talks Meeting Dua Lipa, How Anxiety Fuels Performance & More
“This proposed legislation is a direct attempt to force the Lgbtqia+ community, particularly transgender and non-binary individuals, back into the closet, and the number of bills is growing exponentially by the week,...
Queens throughout America are fighting back, and have assembled a star-studded array of talent to participate in the “Drag Isn’t Dangerous” telethon, set to stream live at DragIsntDangerous.com on Sunday, May 7.
“According to the ACLU, there are currently 467 bills in the United States legislature targeting the Lgbtqia+ community,” notes the telethon’s website.
Read More: Drag Sensation Sasha Velour Talks Meeting Dua Lipa, How Anxiety Fuels Performance & More
“This proposed legislation is a direct attempt to force the Lgbtqia+ community, particularly transgender and non-binary individuals, back into the closet, and the number of bills is growing exponentially by the week,...
- 5/7/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Sasha Velour is known to fans of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” as the winner of the ninth season, along with appearances in such TV series as “Broad City” and “Bold Type” — not to mention launching her own production company, House of Velour, among other numerous achievements.
The drag sensation recently sat down with Et Canada’s Dallas Dixon for an extensive interview about her new book, The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag, in which Velour blends a historical look at drag with her own personal journey as a queen.
Read More: Maren Morris Introduced Her Toddler To Drag Queens In Pushback Against Tennessee Law: ‘F**kin’ Arrest Me’
In the book, she writes of experiencing anxiety attacks as her fame grew, stemming from a sense of imposter syndrome she began to feel.
“I think part of it is knowing that’s part of the process, like expecting to feel...
The drag sensation recently sat down with Et Canada’s Dallas Dixon for an extensive interview about her new book, The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag, in which Velour blends a historical look at drag with her own personal journey as a queen.
Read More: Maren Morris Introduced Her Toddler To Drag Queens In Pushback Against Tennessee Law: ‘F**kin’ Arrest Me’
In the book, she writes of experiencing anxiety attacks as her fame grew, stemming from a sense of imposter syndrome she began to feel.
“I think part of it is knowing that’s part of the process, like expecting to feel...
- 5/3/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Exclusive: Former ICM Partners agent Justin Ongert has joined APA as SVP, Alternative & Factual Programming. He will be the department’s key liaison with the talent, comedy, and music departments, reporting to Kyle Loftus, Head of Content Development and Hayden Meyer head of Alternative and Factual Programming at APA.
Ongert is the 10th agent/executive and 8th SVP to join APA from ICM Partners amid and following the agency’s acquisition by CAA. That is more than ICM hires by other agencies combined as APA has been the most aggressive pursuing ICM agents and executives who became available because of the acquisition.
At ICM, Justin represented Wanda Sykes and her production company Push It with his longtime producer/director client and Push It co-founder Page Hurwitz, as well as talent including Laverne Cox, Kristin Chenoweth, Bobby Berk, Keltie Knight, Soleil Moon Frye and Elizabeth Chambers, along with production companies and...
Ongert is the 10th agent/executive and 8th SVP to join APA from ICM Partners amid and following the agency’s acquisition by CAA. That is more than ICM hires by other agencies combined as APA has been the most aggressive pursuing ICM agents and executives who became available because of the acquisition.
At ICM, Justin represented Wanda Sykes and her production company Push It with his longtime producer/director client and Push It co-founder Page Hurwitz, as well as talent including Laverne Cox, Kristin Chenoweth, Bobby Berk, Keltie Knight, Soleil Moon Frye and Elizabeth Chambers, along with production companies and...
- 9/8/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars” together have crowned more than 20 queens with “winner” status over the past two decades. Some of the champions’ names have become engrained in our pop culture thanks to their post-show successes, including Trixie Mattel and Bob the Drag Queen. However, others have struggled to stay relevant after their victories, such as Tyra Sanchez and Sharon Needles. Scroll through our gallery above (or click here for direct access) in which we’re ranking every “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner from worst to best. Do You agree with our #1 choice of all time?
To recap, the reality TV show’s first ever winner was BeBe Zahara Benet, who triumphed way back in 2009 — does that make you feel old? To date BeBe is the only champion to be asked back for a normal “All Stars” season, as host RuPaul Charles felt she needed to be...
To recap, the reality TV show’s first ever winner was BeBe Zahara Benet, who triumphed way back in 2009 — does that make you feel old? To date BeBe is the only champion to be asked back for a normal “All Stars” season, as host RuPaul Charles felt she needed to be...
- 7/1/2022
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Every time there’s a new season of Ru Paul’s Drag Race there always seems to be a clump of so-called fans who complain that there are too many seasons being produced in close succession to one another. While I understand the over-saturation and cost associated with all the different streaming sites (although for those struggling with the latter factor I would recommend the Wow Presents Plus app which is just under £5 a month and contains all the possible Drag Race content you could possibly want!)
From the constant release of Drag Race seasons, Ru Paul has created a sort of TV universe that rivals the Marvel multiverse. In the traditional season, the viewers are introduced to the new characters where we learn about not only their special abilities and talents but also the backstory as to how they become the fierce persona within the narrative. The audience is...
From the constant release of Drag Race seasons, Ru Paul has created a sort of TV universe that rivals the Marvel multiverse. In the traditional season, the viewers are introduced to the new characters where we learn about not only their special abilities and talents but also the backstory as to how they become the fierce persona within the narrative. The audience is...
- 5/23/2022
- by Rhys Payne
- Nerdly
For this season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” RuPaul Charles brought back eight crowned queens to compete again for the chance to be named “Queen of All Queens,” earn a second crown, and take home a cash prize of 200,000. On Friday, May 20, the first two episodes of the new season dropped on Paramount Plus. We were re-introduced to Shea Couleé, Jaida Essence Hall, Yvie Oddly, Trinity the Tuck, Monét X Change, Jinkx Monsoon, Raja, and The Vivienne with the reading mini challenge and two iconic maxi challenges, the Ru-mix and “Snatch Game.”
In episode 1, titled “Legends,” Ru explains this season’s all new rules and then teases them with a surprise ninth queen that enters the Werk Room. From there they read each other for filth in the “Reading Is Fundamental” mini challenge and take to the stage for a Ru-mix of “Legendary.” Which queen earns a head start...
In episode 1, titled “Legends,” Ru explains this season’s all new rules and then teases them with a surprise ninth queen that enters the Werk Room. From there they read each other for filth in the “Reading Is Fundamental” mini challenge and take to the stage for a Ru-mix of “Legendary.” Which queen earns a head start...
- 5/21/2022
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
It feels like forever since Willow Pill snatched the season 14 crown of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (it’s been less than a month), so we’re punching ghosts over the fact that the series first ever all-winners season is set to kick off this Friday, May 20th. Premiering with two episodes on Paramount Plus, “All Stars 7” will feature eight past winners competing again for the chance to be hailed the “Queen of All Queens” by host RuPaul Charles.
Before they walk into the Werk Room again, we’re taking a look back at each of the eight queens and the path they took on their previous seasons to reach their their crowning moment. Strongly predicted to take the crown in her original season, Shea Couleé was left disappointed in that loss and still felt that weight on All Stars 5 before picking herself up and finally snatching the crown.
Champion: All Stars...
Before they walk into the Werk Room again, we’re taking a look back at each of the eight queens and the path they took on their previous seasons to reach their their crowning moment. Strongly predicted to take the crown in her original season, Shea Couleé was left disappointed in that loss and still felt that weight on All Stars 5 before picking herself up and finally snatching the crown.
Champion: All Stars...
- 5/19/2022
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
NewFest, New York’s LGBTQ+ film and media organization, on Friday unveiled the spring lineup for “NewFest Presents,” its monthly screening series taking place in-person at The LGBT Community Center in NYC, and streaming virtually through NewFest’s Virtual Screening Room nationwide. The announcement was made today by NewFest’s executive director David Hatkoff and director of programming Nick McCarthy.
NewFest Presents will showcase three new feature films from February through April 2022, with talent joining for in-person screenings. The films are Michiel Thomas’ true crime documentary Gemmel & Tim, exploring the lives and untimely passing of two gay Black men and the impact this had on the LGBTQ+ community; Nicola Mai’s narrative and documentary hybrid feature Caer, exploring the epidemics of U.S. incarceration and deportation, and making room for the women at the center of the violence to tell their own...
NewFest Presents will showcase three new feature films from February through April 2022, with talent joining for in-person screenings. The films are Michiel Thomas’ true crime documentary Gemmel & Tim, exploring the lives and untimely passing of two gay Black men and the impact this had on the LGBTQ+ community; Nicola Mai’s narrative and documentary hybrid feature Caer, exploring the epidemics of U.S. incarceration and deportation, and making room for the women at the center of the violence to tell their own...
- 1/28/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
I have to admit that I loved last weeks episode of Paul’s Drag Race All-Stars. We saw the remaining queens watch on as a compilation of eliminated queens lip-syncs against one another in an attempt to return to the competition. In reality, the whole episode was the Silky Nutmeg Gnache show as she won six battles in a row, with the split costume barbie girl lip-sync being one of the most iconic performances in drag race herstory! I am so disappointed that all I have seen on social media since this episode is people slamming Silky for an apparent over-reliance on props. No one said anything when Sasha Velour did the iconic rose petal stunt in the finale of season nine and so it is unfair to put Silky down for doing the same! Silky had created, and performed with, the props to deliver extremely entertaining lip-syncs and so deserves the praise!
- 8/27/2021
- by Rhys Payne
- Nerdly
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” fans, we know you are ready to rate a whole new set of queens. Season 13 of this Emmy-winning reality competition series kicks off on Friday. Watch with us as the girls duke it out for the honor of being chosen by RuPaul Charles to join the Drag Race Hall of Fame. A lucky 13 contestants are in the fight for the coveted title. So who shantayed with the first all-important win and which queen sashayed away?
Among the baker’s dozen is the usual gaggle of girls from New York City that boast a handful of connections to former contestants. Kandy Muse‘s drag mother is season 9’s Aja and she’s a sister to season 12’s Dahlia Sin while Rosé is in a girl group (Stephanie’s Child) with season 12’s Jan. Then there’s Olivia Lux who is admittedly gobsmacked to be competing among the other three “legends” from NYC,...
Among the baker’s dozen is the usual gaggle of girls from New York City that boast a handful of connections to former contestants. Kandy Muse‘s drag mother is season 9’s Aja and she’s a sister to season 12’s Dahlia Sin while Rosé is in a girl group (Stephanie’s Child) with season 12’s Jan. Then there’s Olivia Lux who is admittedly gobsmacked to be competing among the other three “legends” from NYC,...
- 1/2/2021
- by John Benutty and Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ announced on Instagram and Twitter the queens set to compete on the 13th season of the Emmy winning reality competition series premiering January 1, 2021 on VH1. In the special “RuVeal,” 13 all new queens were introduced to the public by season 12 champion Jaida Essence Hall via unique video posts and a group shot showing off their individual sense of glamour in pastel realness. Watch the season’s official first look clip above!
Although there’s no rumors (so far) of any disqualifications, there is much to talk about with the stunning new cast. We were treated to a video introduction from each of the queens on the show’s official Twitter page, giving us a glimpse into their personalities and all the things that make them tick as stage performers and pop culture entertainers.
Among the 13 is a usual gaggle of girls from New York City that boast a...
Although there’s no rumors (so far) of any disqualifications, there is much to talk about with the stunning new cast. We were treated to a video introduction from each of the queens on the show’s official Twitter page, giving us a glimpse into their personalities and all the things that make them tick as stage performers and pop culture entertainers.
Among the 13 is a usual gaggle of girls from New York City that boast a...
- 12/10/2020
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Well before Quibi debuted, it seemed inevitable that the service was doomed. Sure, it didn’t help that a streaming platform dedicated to short-form videos had the incredible misfortune to drop during a global pandemic that confined millions to their homes with way more time than they knew what to do with. But it only took a few minutes skimming through the app to understand that Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman’s very concept of Quibi was flawed, pandemic or no. With no immediate ability to watch content on anything but a phone screen, no thought of letting viewers screenshot shows in order to share them, and no compelling answer to “isn’t this just expensive YouTube?”, Quibi didn’t have a grasp on what its audience might want until well after it launched.
In recent weeks, as the writing on the wall got clearer and clearer, it’s been...
In recent weeks, as the writing on the wall got clearer and clearer, it’s been...
- 10/22/2020
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix revealed the trailer for its drama series “Away,” and OWN announced a post-finale special for “Greenleaf.”
Renewals
Quibi announced that “NighGowns,” the documentary performance series, has been renewed for a second season. The series’ first season follows the personal and artistic lives of Sasha Velour and other drag artists as they prepare their own lip-sync performances, while the numbers in season two will center around a single collective narrative. It will also include an international cast of drag performers. The show will continue with executive producers Velour and Sophie Muller, while members of the season one cast will be creative consultants.
First Looks
Netflix has unveiled the trailer for its new drama, “Away,” set to premiere Sept. 4 on the streaming platform. The show’s plot centers around an international crew’s voyage to Mars, helmed by U.S. astronaut Emma Green (Hilary Swank...
Renewals
Quibi announced that “NighGowns,” the documentary performance series, has been renewed for a second season. The series’ first season follows the personal and artistic lives of Sasha Velour and other drag artists as they prepare their own lip-sync performances, while the numbers in season two will center around a single collective narrative. It will also include an international cast of drag performers. The show will continue with executive producers Velour and Sophie Muller, while members of the season one cast will be creative consultants.
First Looks
Netflix has unveiled the trailer for its new drama, “Away,” set to premiere Sept. 4 on the streaming platform. The show’s plot centers around an international crew’s voyage to Mars, helmed by U.S. astronaut Emma Green (Hilary Swank...
- 8/10/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Sasha Velour is ready to take us on another journey with the beauty and art drag. Quibi has renewed the critically acclaimed docuseries NightGowns for season 2.
NightGowns debuted in April become one of the most beautiful and engaging series releases on the short-form mobile streaming platform. Produced by the Oscar-nominated team at The Documentary Group, each episode of NightGowns gave us a behind-the-scenes look from the titular drag show. The series takes us on a journey of the personal lives and artistic practices of one performer, culminating in an epic lip-sync number directed by renowned music video director, Sophie Muller, who is set return as an executive producer.
“The NightGowns cast and I are ready to give you more shows!” said Velour in regards to the second season. “This time, building off what we’ve learned, we are dreaming up something even bigger, more global,...
NightGowns debuted in April become one of the most beautiful and engaging series releases on the short-form mobile streaming platform. Produced by the Oscar-nominated team at The Documentary Group, each episode of NightGowns gave us a behind-the-scenes look from the titular drag show. The series takes us on a journey of the personal lives and artistic practices of one performer, culminating in an epic lip-sync number directed by renowned music video director, Sophie Muller, who is set return as an executive producer.
“The NightGowns cast and I are ready to give you more shows!” said Velour in regards to the second season. “This time, building off what we’ve learned, we are dreaming up something even bigger, more global,...
- 8/10/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s official: “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 2 winner Alaska is viewers’ favorite of all time. This queen from Los Angeles originally competed in the fifth season of the regular show, coming in second place to Jinkx Monsoon. But Alaska truly excelled in her “All Stars” stint the following year, where she ultimately triumphed over runners-up Detox and Katya. According to our recent poll, 41% of fans say Alaska is simply the best “All Stars” winner, followed by reigning champ Shea Coulee in second place at 20%. Here are the complete poll results:
41% — Alaska (“All Stars” 2)
20% — Shea Coulee (“All Stars” 5)
18% — Trixie Mattel (“All Stars” 3)
9% — Chad Michaels (“All Stars” 1)
8% — Monet X Change (“All Stars” 4)
4% — Trinity The Tuck (“All Stars” 4)
See ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ viewers think Jujubee should have won ‘All Stars 5,’ but it was a close vote [Poll Results]
Alaska won more challenges during her “All Stars” run than any of her fellow competitors,...
41% — Alaska (“All Stars” 2)
20% — Shea Coulee (“All Stars” 5)
18% — Trixie Mattel (“All Stars” 3)
9% — Chad Michaels (“All Stars” 1)
8% — Monet X Change (“All Stars” 4)
4% — Trinity The Tuck (“All Stars” 4)
See ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ viewers think Jujubee should have won ‘All Stars 5,’ but it was a close vote [Poll Results]
Alaska won more challenges during her “All Stars” run than any of her fellow competitors,...
- 8/8/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
In an effort to make a splash in the ever-expanding streaming wars, the new platform Quibi has produced a nature show hosted by Reese Witherspoon, given Chance the Rapper the reins to the new “Punk’d,” profiled former “Drag Race” winner Sasha Velour’s highbrow drag show “NightGowns,” and tried to make Chrissy Teigen the next “Judge Judy.” Launched by Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO Meg Whitman, and an obscene amount of Silicon Valley money, the mobile-only service bet on dwindling attention spans to deliver bite-sized creative content in 8-10 minute increments. Unfortunately, the platform has had trouble making a splash since its April 6 launch, with low streaming numbers prompting some advertisers to defer payments.
When A-list celebrities fail to impress, one can always bank on sex to draw some eyeballs. Thankfully, Quibi’s latest attempt is tastefully done and seems to have the right intent. “Sex Next Door,” which recently premiered on the platform,...
When A-list celebrities fail to impress, one can always bank on sex to draw some eyeballs. Thankfully, Quibi’s latest attempt is tastefully done and seems to have the right intent. “Sex Next Door,” which recently premiered on the platform,...
- 8/5/2020
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Now that the fifth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” is in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to vote for your favorite champion of all time. Don’t forget, even though there’s only been five “All Stars” installments, there are actually six winners since Monet X Change and Trinity The Tuck tied in 2019. The most recent champion is Shea Coulee, while the initial three were Chad Michaels, Alaska and Trixie Mattel. Vote for your favorite crowned queen in our poll below, and then defend your choice in the comments section.
“All Stars 1” (2012)
Following the original fourth season in which she placed second to Sharon Needles, Chad Michaels became the series’ first All Star champion. As an impersonator, most of Chad’s looks are inspired by Cher, but in many ways that is just a jumping off point for her extremely polished showgirl style of drag. Chad beat...
“All Stars 1” (2012)
Following the original fourth season in which she placed second to Sharon Needles, Chad Michaels became the series’ first All Star champion. As an impersonator, most of Chad’s looks are inspired by Cher, but in many ways that is just a jumping off point for her extremely polished showgirl style of drag. Chad beat...
- 8/1/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The season finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5″ ended rather predictably, with Shea Coulee being crowned the winner by host RuPaul Charles and joining the Hall of Fame. However, according to our recent poll, a plurality of “Drag Race” viewers claimed they wanted Jujubee to win it all. The admitted cat lover came in first place in our poll results with 44%, followed by Shea in second place at 40% and Miz Cracker in third place at 16%. Do you agree or disagree with your fellow fans that Jujubee was robbed?
See Despite controversy, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ predicted to win Best Competition Program Emmy for 3rd time
In terms of their challenge track records, Jujubee was in the rear as she only prevailed once throughout the entire season. She won the hotel design comp in Episode 3’s “Get a Room,” which was remarkably her first challenge victory throughout her “Drag Race” journey.
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In terms of their challenge track records, Jujubee was in the rear as she only prevailed once throughout the entire season. She won the hotel design comp in Episode 3’s “Get a Room,” which was remarkably her first challenge victory throughout her “Drag Race” journey.
- 7/28/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Spoiler alert: Read on to find out who won Season 5 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars”
A new queen was added to the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Hall of Fame Friday night, when a winner was chosen among Jujubee, Miz Cracker and Shea Coulee.
In the end, Shea Couleé walked away with the crown, a cash prize of $100,000 and a one-year’s supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics. She joins previous “All Stars” winners Chad Michaels, Alaska, Trixie Mattel and Season 4 co-winners Monet X Change and Trinity the Tuck.
“Condragulations to winner Shea Couleé for an outstanding performance on ‘All Stars 5,'” RuPaul said. “Shea brings a next-level aesthetic and higher consciousness to everything she does. On the heels of Jaida Essence Hall winning ‘Drag Race,’ Shea’s ‘All Stars’ victory is yet another shining example of drag excellence. I am grateful to all our courageous queens for inspiring the sweet,...
A new queen was added to the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Hall of Fame Friday night, when a winner was chosen among Jujubee, Miz Cracker and Shea Coulee.
In the end, Shea Couleé walked away with the crown, a cash prize of $100,000 and a one-year’s supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics. She joins previous “All Stars” winners Chad Michaels, Alaska, Trixie Mattel and Season 4 co-winners Monet X Change and Trinity the Tuck.
“Condragulations to winner Shea Couleé for an outstanding performance on ‘All Stars 5,'” RuPaul said. “Shea brings a next-level aesthetic and higher consciousness to everything she does. On the heels of Jaida Essence Hall winning ‘Drag Race,’ Shea’s ‘All Stars’ victory is yet another shining example of drag excellence. I am grateful to all our courageous queens for inspiring the sweet,...
- 7/25/2020
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
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