“RuPaul’s Drag Race” producers and World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato just snatched their fifth Emmy award for outstanding reality competition program and are riding high from Season 16 logging the series’ highest-rated season premiere in six years. Bailey can’t quite believe that the show is still gaining momentum.
“The more mature audience still loves it. They know they can count on falling in love with all these new artists and they can count on us as producers keeping it fresh,” Barbato says. “But young kids are discovering it. My 10-year-old kids have friends in their class who are watching it.”
The momentum for the show extends into its global ambitions. There are currently 20 international versions of “Drag Race” and counting. “UK vs. the World” Season 2 is close to launch, and later this year, the Mexico, Brazil, Germany and Italy show will be coming to Wow Presents Plus...
“The more mature audience still loves it. They know they can count on falling in love with all these new artists and they can count on us as producers keeping it fresh,” Barbato says. “But young kids are discovering it. My 10-year-old kids have friends in their class who are watching it.”
The momentum for the show extends into its global ambitions. There are currently 20 international versions of “Drag Race” and counting. “UK vs. the World” Season 2 is close to launch, and later this year, the Mexico, Brazil, Germany and Italy show will be coming to Wow Presents Plus...
- 2/5/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Super exciting news has been revealed for fans of Drag Race!
World of Wonder announced the renewal of three of it’s shows across the world at MIPCOM in Cannes, France this week.
Earlier this year, four US-based Drag Race shows were renewed, and, this year has also seen the premieres of Drag Race Belgique, Drag Race Sverige, Drag Race Mexico, Drag Race Brazil and Drag Race Germany.
Fans have been really loving the international versions, and there is also one in particular that fans have been begging for another season.
Keep reading to learn more…
At MIPCOM, it was announced that Drag Race France, Drag Race Phillippines and Drag Race Thailand have all been given renewals for a third season each!
Drag Race Thailand has not had a new episode since 2019, and co-host Pangina Heals has since gone on to compete for the first time on RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs the World.
World of Wonder announced the renewal of three of it’s shows across the world at MIPCOM in Cannes, France this week.
Earlier this year, four US-based Drag Race shows were renewed, and, this year has also seen the premieres of Drag Race Belgique, Drag Race Sverige, Drag Race Mexico, Drag Race Brazil and Drag Race Germany.
Fans have been really loving the international versions, and there is also one in particular that fans have been begging for another season.
Keep reading to learn more…
At MIPCOM, it was announced that Drag Race France, Drag Race Phillippines and Drag Race Thailand have all been given renewals for a third season each!
Drag Race Thailand has not had a new episode since 2019, and co-host Pangina Heals has since gone on to compete for the first time on RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs the World.
- 10/18/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Exclusive: Ahead of RuPaul’s Drag Race producer World of Wonder’s appearance at MIPCOM, the company has announced two new series – House of Laughs, a stand-up comedy series starring Joel Kim Booster, Cameron Esposito, Daniel Franzese, Jimbo, and more, as well as its first non-English speaking commission Grag Hearts Drag with Drag Race Brasil host.
They join recently announced RuPaul’s Drag Race Live Untucked, a behind-the-scenes look at RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! Vegas show. The three new original series will join World of Wonder’s independently owned-and-operated streaming platform Wow Presents Plus.
Grag Hearts Drag will begin streaming on Wowpp on November 8, 2023; House of Laughs will be available for streaming in the spring of 2024 and RuPaul’s Drag Race Live Untucked in early 2024.
Wow Present Plus has seen significant growth since its launch six years ago. Outside the U.S., there has been a 32% increase in global...
They join recently announced RuPaul’s Drag Race Live Untucked, a behind-the-scenes look at RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! Vegas show. The three new original series will join World of Wonder’s independently owned-and-operated streaming platform Wow Presents Plus.
Grag Hearts Drag will begin streaming on Wowpp on November 8, 2023; House of Laughs will be available for streaming in the spring of 2024 and RuPaul’s Drag Race Live Untucked in early 2024.
Wow Present Plus has seen significant growth since its launch six years ago. Outside the U.S., there has been a 32% increase in global...
- 10/10/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Drag Race” fans rejoice.
Full 90-minute episodes of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 15 are headed to Paramount+.
From Aug. 9, fans will be able to tune in and relive Sasha Colby entering the “Drag Race” werk room and slaying her way through the season to her crowning glory during the season finale when she became “America’s Next Drag Superstar.” Fans will also be able to revisit other season highlights including the Emmy-nominated episode featuring “Wigloose: The Rusical.”
Season 15 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” heralded a major move for the show, as it hopped from VH1 to MTV and went from a 90-minute format to 60 minutes. But fans wanted more “Drag Race” not less.
“You asked for it, and you got it – and we’re thrilled to deliver 90-minute episodes for all of Season 15, showcasing the joy and genius of this legendary cast,” said Executive Producers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato.
The extended...
Full 90-minute episodes of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 15 are headed to Paramount+.
From Aug. 9, fans will be able to tune in and relive Sasha Colby entering the “Drag Race” werk room and slaying her way through the season to her crowning glory during the season finale when she became “America’s Next Drag Superstar.” Fans will also be able to revisit other season highlights including the Emmy-nominated episode featuring “Wigloose: The Rusical.”
Season 15 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” heralded a major move for the show, as it hopped from VH1 to MTV and went from a 90-minute format to 60 minutes. But fans wanted more “Drag Race” not less.
“You asked for it, and you got it – and we’re thrilled to deliver 90-minute episodes for all of Season 15, showcasing the joy and genius of this legendary cast,” said Executive Producers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato.
The extended...
- 7/27/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Following its run on Paramount+, the second season of “Queen of the Universe” will land on streaming platform Wow Presents Plus as a box set.
Produced by “RuPaul’s Drag Race” producers World of Wonder, and hosted by BAFTA-winner Graham Norton, the Eurovision-style series finds countries going head to head with their top drag queens putting their real singing voices to the test.
In the second season, former Spice Girl Mel B joins returning judges including recording artist, three-time Emmy-winning producer and judge of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ Michelle Visage, multi-Emmy and Grammy nominee Vanessa Williams and American drag superstar Trixie Mattel.
The “Queen of the Universe” Season 2 cast includes Aura Eternal (Italy), Chloe V (Brazil), Jazell Royale (U.S.), Love Masisi (Netherlands), Maxie (Philippines), Militia Scunt (U.S.), Miss Sistrata (Israel), Taiga Brava (Mexico), Trevor Ashley (Australia) and Viola (U.K.).
Global drag icon and multi-Emmy Award winner RuPaul serves as...
Produced by “RuPaul’s Drag Race” producers World of Wonder, and hosted by BAFTA-winner Graham Norton, the Eurovision-style series finds countries going head to head with their top drag queens putting their real singing voices to the test.
In the second season, former Spice Girl Mel B joins returning judges including recording artist, three-time Emmy-winning producer and judge of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ Michelle Visage, multi-Emmy and Grammy nominee Vanessa Williams and American drag superstar Trixie Mattel.
The “Queen of the Universe” Season 2 cast includes Aura Eternal (Italy), Chloe V (Brazil), Jazell Royale (U.S.), Love Masisi (Netherlands), Maxie (Philippines), Militia Scunt (U.S.), Miss Sistrata (Israel), Taiga Brava (Mexico), Trevor Ashley (Australia) and Viola (U.K.).
Global drag icon and multi-Emmy Award winner RuPaul serves as...
- 6/28/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Each week on “The Pit Stop,” Bianca Del Rio recaps the latest episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” season 8 alongside a guest host. Following Friday’s eighth episode, host of the new series “Drag Race México” and fan favorite queen Valentina stops by to chat about “You’re a Winner Baby!” Watch the full episode above via the official RuPaul’s Drag Race channel on YouTube.
In their recap of the episode, Valentina told Bianca that design challenges don’t frighten her because she’s been able to pull things out, but she also admitted to leaning in to her delusional side and accepting help from other queens. She said that for this challenge she would have wanted Trinity the Tuck‘s trunk, especially considering she’s a queen that helped her create a garment in a design challenge on season 9. When it comes to the trunks Lala Ri gave to each of the girls,...
In their recap of the episode, Valentina told Bianca that design challenges don’t frighten her because she’s been able to pull things out, but she also admitted to leaning in to her delusional side and accepting help from other queens. She said that for this challenge she would have wanted Trinity the Tuck‘s trunk, especially considering she’s a queen that helped her create a garment in a design challenge on season 9. When it comes to the trunks Lala Ri gave to each of the girls,...
- 6/26/2023
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Apparently Paramount+’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars” were given carte blanche to sashay away, as the reality juggernauts lead the nominees for the fifth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards with five combined nominations over four categories, including Best Competiton Series and Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series.
“Looking over the list of this year’s nominees, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the fifth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards than by calling attention to so many of the talented and diverse individuals who continue to make unscripted television an essential genre on broadcast, cable and streaming,” said Critics Choice Association TV Branch Co-President Ed Martin.
The Critics Choice Real TV Awards were created in 2019 to boost the attention of reality, nonfiction and lifestyle programming, and represent more than 600 North American journalists.
Due to the ongoing Writers Strike, the fifth...
“Looking over the list of this year’s nominees, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the fifth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards than by calling attention to so many of the talented and diverse individuals who continue to make unscripted television an essential genre on broadcast, cable and streaming,” said Critics Choice Association TV Branch Co-President Ed Martin.
The Critics Choice Real TV Awards were created in 2019 to boost the attention of reality, nonfiction and lifestyle programming, and represent more than 600 North American journalists.
Due to the ongoing Writers Strike, the fifth...
- 5/15/2023
- by Jason Clark
- The Wrap
She looks like Linda Evangelista. She’s a model. And now, Valentina is the cohost of “Drag Race Mexico” alongside global superstar Lolita Banana.
The announcement was made Friday on the main stage of DragCon LA, the world’s largest annual drag convention.
Valentina rose to fame during Season 9 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” The judges were enamored with her beauty and style, but her run ended after she famously protested taking off her facemask during her elimination lip-sync against Nina Bonina Brown, placing seventh.
She would later compete in “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4,” also finishing seventh. She’s appeared in her own Wow Presents Plus series and modeled in several fashion magazines, including Vogue Mexico, and appeared in Fox’s live musical “Rent.”
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Born in Mexico City and based in Paris,...
The announcement was made Friday on the main stage of DragCon LA, the world’s largest annual drag convention.
Valentina rose to fame during Season 9 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” The judges were enamored with her beauty and style, but her run ended after she famously protested taking off her facemask during her elimination lip-sync against Nina Bonina Brown, placing seventh.
She would later compete in “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4,” also finishing seventh. She’s appeared in her own Wow Presents Plus series and modeled in several fashion magazines, including Vogue Mexico, and appeared in Fox’s live musical “Rent.”
Also Read:
‘Drag Race’ Winners Symone, Danny Beard and Krystal Versace Land New Shows on Wow Presents Plus (Exclusive)
Born in Mexico City and based in Paris,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Dragas mexicanas, start your engines! Valentina and Lolita Banana will host the first-ever iteration of Drag Race Mexico, Rolling Stone can exclusively reveal. Both stars are expected to make the announcement at DragCon in Los Angeles Friday.
The two hosts will guide local queens to become Mexico’s next drag superstar as contestants face off in acting, fashion, and comedy challenges for a cash prize. The show’s contestants will be revealed at a later date.
“With Drag Race Mexico, you can find the tenacity of the Mexican heart,” Valentina tells Rolling Stone.
The two hosts will guide local queens to become Mexico’s next drag superstar as contestants face off in acting, fashion, and comedy challenges for a cash prize. The show’s contestants will be revealed at a later date.
“With Drag Race Mexico, you can find the tenacity of the Mexican heart,” Valentina tells Rolling Stone.
- 5/12/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
A diverse slate of original programming showcasing the world’s top drag queens — including three winners of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” — is coming to Wow Presents Plus.
On Friday, the first day of DragCon LA, World of Wonder announced its slate of shows coming this year. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 13 winner Symone, “Drag Race UK” Season 4 winner Danny Beard and “Drag Race UK” Season 3 winner Krystal Versace each have their own series on Wow Presents Plus later this year.
Find out more about the upcoming shows and their launch dates:
“Keeping Up With Krystal Versace” (Coming this Summer)
In “Keeping Up with Krystal Versace,” the “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” Season 3 winner prepares for her solo show with her drag family made up of UK legends. As Krystal manages a hectic tour and her evolving brand, creating “The Next World” tour with her standard for perfection may be too much for her and her family to handle!
On Friday, the first day of DragCon LA, World of Wonder announced its slate of shows coming this year. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 13 winner Symone, “Drag Race UK” Season 4 winner Danny Beard and “Drag Race UK” Season 3 winner Krystal Versace each have their own series on Wow Presents Plus later this year.
Find out more about the upcoming shows and their launch dates:
“Keeping Up With Krystal Versace” (Coming this Summer)
In “Keeping Up with Krystal Versace,” the “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” Season 3 winner prepares for her solo show with her drag family made up of UK legends. As Krystal manages a hectic tour and her evolving brand, creating “The Next World” tour with her standard for perfection may be too much for her and her family to handle!
- 5/12/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Vamos, queens! Valentina and Lolita Banana are set to host the all-new “Drag Race México,” the latest series in the Drag Race franchise.
“With ‘Drag Race Mexico,’ you’ll find the tenacity of the Mexican heart,” Valentina told Rolling Stone.
Valentina is a Mexican-American singer, actress and a fan favorite, starring in Season 9 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and Season 4 of the all-stars edition. Lolita Banana was the first Mexican-born contestant to compete in a Drag Race series, and last year, starred in the first season of Drag Race France.
MTV, Paramount+ and World of Wonder announced the new hosts on Friday at DragCon Los Angeles. Contestants for the season have yet to be released.
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“With ‘Drag Race Mexico,’ you’ll find the tenacity of the Mexican heart,” Valentina told Rolling Stone.
Valentina is a Mexican-American singer, actress and a fan favorite, starring in Season 9 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and Season 4 of the all-stars edition. Lolita Banana was the first Mexican-born contestant to compete in a Drag Race series, and last year, starred in the first season of Drag Race France.
MTV, Paramount+ and World of Wonder announced the new hosts on Friday at DragCon Los Angeles. Contestants for the season have yet to be released.
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AMC released the official first trailer for the spinoff series, “The Walking Dead: Dead City,” which is set to premiere June 18 at 10 p.m. on AMC and AMC+.
In the franchise’s fourth spinoff, Lauren Cohan...
- 5/12/2023
- by Charna Flam, McKinley Franklin and Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
RuPaul’s Drag Race has become a global phenomenon. The Emmy-winning series has inspired over a dozen Drag Race spin-offs around the world, with more editions of Drag Race on the way. 2023 is set to be a stacked year for Drag Race fans, with one — if not multiple — series airing every week.
Priscilla | Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty Images Drag Race Belgique
Drag Race Belgique premiered in February 2023 and brings together some of the best and brightest drag talent from across Belgium. The show is hosted by Canada’s Drag Race and Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World alum Rita Baga, who lived in Belgium for several years.
Drag Race Sverige
Drag Race Sverige is Scandinavia’s first Drag Race spin-off, hosted by Swedish drag icon Robert Fux. The show, which premiered in March 2023, is also one of two non-American Drag Race series with its own Untucked.
Drag Race España
Drag Race...
Priscilla | Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty Images Drag Race Belgique
Drag Race Belgique premiered in February 2023 and brings together some of the best and brightest drag talent from across Belgium. The show is hosted by Canada’s Drag Race and Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World alum Rita Baga, who lived in Belgium for several years.
Drag Race Sverige
Drag Race Sverige is Scandinavia’s first Drag Race spin-off, hosted by Swedish drag icon Robert Fux. The show, which premiered in March 2023, is also one of two non-American Drag Race series with its own Untucked.
Drag Race España
Drag Race...
- 3/26/2023
- by Chris Malone
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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