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I regret to report that Valentina lived down to my expectations as Angel in Rent Live. I thought she was gorgeous in her original season but her performance as an All Star has shown a lot of her weaknesses. I wasn't sure how well she would sing but I was holding out hope. Unfortunately, she was TERRIBLE. Her singing was flat and all over the place. It was really painful to listen to. She was lucky that the combinations of the camera angles and the big wigs she wore hid her face because her acting left something to be desired. To be honest, I don't think she was acting. She was just being Valentina in Angel's costumes. But her face was beautiful as usual, so there's that.

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Locas! If you haven't ever read Tom and Lorenzo's recaps for RPDR, you have been missing out (they introduced me to the show all the way back with season 1). But now they've upped their writing game and have announced a whole book about Drag Race! Specifically, it will examine and explain queer history through the lens of Drag Race. I'm stoked to hear about this, and I can't stand waiting a whole year for it!

The details!

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Here's an article recounting some of fandom's worst moments in regards to RPDR. I don't really follow the queens on any social media, and these forums are about as much fan talk as I tend to do online, so I knew it was bad, but I didn't know how bad. I don't know how people can be a fan of queer personalities who have all been marginalized in one way or another and still think racism is cool. I know race issues are something the LGBTQ+ community struggles with, but I'm still shocked. We need to talk about toxic fandom, folks.

https://www.out.com/entertainment/2019/2/04/8-times-drag-race-fandom-was-actually-terrible?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=entertainment

(Minor spoilers for All-Stars 4 included)

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On 2/11/2019 at 9:14 AM, Rai said:

Here's an article recounting some of fandom's worst moments in regards to RPDR. I don't really follow the queens on any social media, and these forums are about as much fan talk as I tend to do online, so I knew it was bad, but I didn't know how bad. I don't know how people can be a fan of queer personalities who have all been marginalized in one way or another and still think racism is cool. I know race issues are something the LGBTQ+ community struggles with, but I'm still shocked. We need to talk about toxic fandom, folks.

https://www.out.com/entertainment/2019/2/04/8-times-drag-race-fandom-was-actually-terrible?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=entertainment

(Minor spoilers for All-Stars 4 included)

Yikes. That's really bad.  Racist, Islamaphobic, fat-shaming, all terrible.

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I gather the way All-Stars 4 ended has probably sparked even more awfulness from these "fans." It makes me really uncomfortable to be sharing the same fandom with such trolls, tbh.

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I think that Monet did an excellent job of interviewing. 

That Rajah! That was so annoying when she jumped in to interrupt the first Muslim contestant to say that she was the first Christian contestant. I know that previous contestants have talked about being Christian. 

Soju didn't seem to have much to say, and I would have liked to heard more from her. 

It's a good looking cast of Queens, I'm looking forward to see what they have to offer! During the trailer, some of them reminded me of Queens from previous seasons. 

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I feel sorry for Soju having to sit next to Silky because you know she wasn't giving up that mic.  Yes, I actually counted, it took 18 minutes for Soju to wrest away the mic and she had it for less than 30 seconds before Silky took it back.

It's clear that Rajah (get that apostrophe away from my face!) is going to be vying with Silky for most annoying.

Monet did do an excellent job of getting everybody involved, though.

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22 hours ago, 7-Zark-7 said:

I'm visiting Canada and noticed seasons 2-10 of Drag Race on Netflix. Are these seasons all available on US Netflix and I just didn't notice? 

It seems to be a Canada thing; I just checked and I do not see them on my US account ☹️

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On 3/18/2019 at 7:15 PM, 7-Zark-7 said:

I'm visiting Canada and noticed seasons 2-10 of Drag Race on Netflix. Are these seasons all available on US Netflix and I just didn't notice? 

They're available in Switzerland too

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Bianca Del Rio is joining Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Celebrated actor, comedian and RuPaul's Drag Race winner Roy Haylock, best known as his drag alter ego, Bianca Del Rio, will take over the role of Loco Chanelle/Hugo in the hit musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Apollo Theatre from May 6 through June 29. Haylock will succeed Shane Richie, who will play his final performance on May 4.

Haylock has appeared as Mazeppa in Gypsy, the Emcee in Cabaret and Angel in Rent. He has also worked in the wardrobe department in numerous stage productions.

Haylock follows in the West End footsteps of RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Michelle Visage, who played a stint as Miss Hedge in Everybody's Talking About Jamie last year.

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Not sure if there is a better place for this but Nina West is getting a lot of hometown love. She just received an award for all of her LGBTQ+ work, is getting a street named after her (in my neighborhood!!!), and will be the grand marshal for the pride parade on Saturday: 

Columbus kicks off Pride Week by lighting up City Hall, honoring Nina Westhttps://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/06/11/columbus-kicks-off-pride-week-by-lighting-up-city.html

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Ru Paul is in the new Taylor Swift video!!! (You need to calm down.) (Je suis calme!) Seriously the new video excutive produced by Taylor Swift and Todrick Hall! is so good. None of my friends on facebook will like it, but I do.  😍

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34 minutes ago, funnygirl said:

I think some of the Drag Race queens are in it, too, I just can't make out who's who because it goes by so fast. 

They're dressed as the pop divas! 

Ariana Grande: Tatiana

Lady Gaga: Trinity The Tuck Taylor

Swift: Jade Jolie

Katy Perry: Adore Delano

Nicki Minaj: A'Keria

Adele: Delta Work

Cardi B: Trinity K. Bonet

Beyoncé: Riley Knoxx (Not from drag race, but this person is a famous Beyonce impersonator.) 

Also Todrick is there!

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35 minutes ago, Temperance said:

They're dressed as the pop divas! 

Ariana Grande: Tatiana

Lady Gaga: Trinity The Tuck Taylor

Swift: Jade Jolie

Katy Perry: Adore Delano

Nicki Minaj: A'Keria

Adele: Delta Work

Cardi B: Trinity K. Bonet

Beyoncé: Riley Knoxx (Not from drag race, but this person is a famous Beyonce impersonator.) 

Also Todrick is there!

Thanks for the breakdown! 

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RPDR Las Vegas residency begins at the Flamingo in January

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RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE! debuts in 2020 at Flamingo Las Vegas, featuring an all-star cast in an original production based on the Emmy Award-winning competition reality show. Join RuPaul's “showgirls" as they journey through a sickening season of Drag Race serving Vegas realness! Starring the world’s most famous queens including Aquaria, Asia O'Hara, Derrick Barry, Eureka O'Hara, Kameron Michaels, Kim Chi, Naomi Smalls, Shea Couleé, and Yvie Oddly. Line-up varies by show and is subject to change.

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On 8/22/2019 at 1:38 AM, kieyra said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/0034a2c5-91b0-4d82-b616-993a83a36ff5

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Everything you need to know ahead of the UK season launch

They just aired the first episode introducing the Queens. No competition yet, just an episode where the Queens introduce themselves (who they are, why they auditioned, strengths and weaknesses, etc. ). Some interesting personalities in there.

Anyone here planning to watch? If so, perhaps we could have a thread for the UK show, mods? 

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RPDR UK will air in the US on Logo beginning October 11

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The 10 queens competing for the ultimate title of “U.K’s Next Drag Superstar” are Baga Chipz (London), Blu Hydrangea (Belfast), Cheryl Hole (Essex), Crystal (London), Divina De Campo (West Yorkshire), Gothy Kendoll (Leicester), Scardey Kat (Wiltshire), Sum Ting Wong (Birmingham), The Vivienne (Liverpool), and Vinegar Strokes (London).

Not only are RuPaul and Michelle Visage returning to Logo, but this time they’re bringing along celebrity guest judges like Graham Norton, Alan Carr, Andrew Garfield, Cheryl Cole, and more for the highly anticipated eight-episode series.

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Todrick Hall has been accused of sexual misconduct and fraud by his assistant, one of his dancers, and Manila Luzon.

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I was @Todrick Hall’s personal assistant for years and I know every detail of his life including deliberate non-payment to people, racism, sexual assault, sexual harassment, online bullying, exploitation, illegal business practices.... the list goes on. P.S. I NEVER SIGNED NDA 🗣 pic.twitter.com/NyY8RWhBoh

— TOMMY (@tommy_italiano) October 19, 2019

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i remember when I was on tour with @todrick during Straight Outta Oz and @chesterlockhart aggressively came behind me on the tour bus and put his hand down my pants and grabbed my dick. In the legal world, they call this sexual assault and todrick punished ME after I told him. pic.twitter.com/ryV65pAJVn

— TOMMY (@tommy_italiano) October 19, 2019

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@todrick has an obsession with strippers and escorts. He treats his regular employees like they are sex workers, grabs asses daily and pulls his dick out in front of assistants and dancers constantly. This is his “ex” he attacked on social media who was a backup dancer on tour. pic.twitter.com/K6wSUZuFjF

— TOMMY (@tommy_italiano) October 20, 2019

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You should see how much he spends on OnlyFans and flying boys. I’ve watched him not pay people who worked to build his career but then drop hundreds to thousands on boys daily. Going to the strip club and hiring escorts was part of my job which got messy. 👨🏻‍💻 https://t.co/cw0T174J8B pic.twitter.com/LYXU7efhia

— TOMMY (@tommy_italiano) October 20, 2019

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LINK TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT LAWSUIT that @todrick settled this year. I witnessed the allegations & I’ve seen him sexually assault more, unfortunately. He’s a predator and more will come out. He has threaten me severely for my silence but he needs stopped. https://t.co/OghXx2FSQ5 pic.twitter.com/JICoMl8T4T

— TOMMY (@tommy_italiano) October 20, 2019

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A bunch of folks have asked about my experience working with Todrick... & I know it's no surprise but just gonna tell u all now... yes... Your reservations about the fella are valid pic.twitter.com/qcBSGsXQqr

— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019

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The c*** jumped OUT on set.. A lot of Black gays were standing behind him in a shot & he turned to us to say ''this is looking a little too chocolate... Can I get some lighter people behind me''.. Chile me & 1 of his tour dancers (🌚) locked eyes & made the same face.... over it pic.twitter.com/SufKIGwBNN

— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019

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Ive done 2 videos for him now.. The 1st one (Nails, Hair Hips Heels) was unpaid because he needed over 60+ dancers & says he didn't have the budget to pay us (then don't use dancers, tf!)

— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019

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Well you still owe me for hosting your Halloween party since LAST YEAR so... pic.twitter.com/3MrjXxw6IV

— Manila Luzon (@manilaluzon) October 15, 2019

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8 hours ago, ElectricBoogaloo said:

Todrick Hall has been accused of sexual misconduct and fraud by his assistant, one of his dancers, and Manila Luzon.

I follow a lot of drag queens on Twitter, but I hadn't heard about any of this.  So disturbing and disappointing.  I had been a fan of his music.  Ugh.

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