One may resist celebrity culture, but most people have at least a few actors from pop culture history that mean something to them, whether they're from the silver screen or the flickering box.
Actors know how to spark our emotions and suspend our disbelief. They embody our favorite stories and the visions of our favorite filmmakers. The stars of film and television have the privilege of immortalizing themselves in certain times and places. But it is not just themselves that they immortalize. In their best projects, they capture many complexities of emotion and culture that are relevant to millions. Steve McQueen and his Mustang in "Bullet," Warren Beatty and his freewheeling libido in "Shampoo," Anthony Hopkins and his empathetic presidential turn in "Nixon" -- for better or worse, actors color our memories of the past in both trivial and important ways.
It can be wistful, therefore, when an old favorite passes,...
Actors know how to spark our emotions and suspend our disbelief. They embody our favorite stories and the visions of our favorite filmmakers. The stars of film and television have the privilege of immortalizing themselves in certain times and places. But it is not just themselves that they immortalize. In their best projects, they capture many complexities of emotion and culture that are relevant to millions. Steve McQueen and his Mustang in "Bullet," Warren Beatty and his freewheeling libido in "Shampoo," Anthony Hopkins and his empathetic presidential turn in "Nixon" -- for better or worse, actors color our memories of the past in both trivial and important ways.
It can be wistful, therefore, when an old favorite passes,...
- 2/11/2024
- by Jack Hawkins
- Slash Film
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
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Blue Ant Media and World of Wonder have launch free, ad-supported streaming TV (Fast) channel Drag Race Universe on Amazon Freevee in the U.S.
Programming launch highlights on the Drag Race Universe channel include: “Canada’s Drag Race” seasons 2 and 3 (19 x 60’), “RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. vs The World” (6 x 60’), “RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.” seasons 2 and 3 (20 x 60’). “Drag Race Holland” (8 x 60’), “Drag Race Espana” (10 x 60’), “RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under” seasons 1 and 2 (16 x 60’), the first season of “Drag Race Philippines” (10 x 60’) and “Drag Race Philippines Untucked” (10 x 30’), its companion series that follows the backstage drama.
Additional international series in the franchise that will roll out on the free-streaming channel over the coming months include “Drag Race France” (8 x 60’) and “Drag Race Italia” (8 x 60’).
Jamie Schouela, president, global channels and media, Blue Ant Media, said: “Expanding the reach of Drag Race Universe builds on our partnership with World of Wonder and...
Blue Ant Media and World of Wonder have launch free, ad-supported streaming TV (Fast) channel Drag Race Universe on Amazon Freevee in the U.S.
Programming launch highlights on the Drag Race Universe channel include: “Canada’s Drag Race” seasons 2 and 3 (19 x 60’), “RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. vs The World” (6 x 60’), “RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.” seasons 2 and 3 (20 x 60’). “Drag Race Holland” (8 x 60’), “Drag Race Espana” (10 x 60’), “RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under” seasons 1 and 2 (16 x 60’), the first season of “Drag Race Philippines” (10 x 60’) and “Drag Race Philippines Untucked” (10 x 30’), its companion series that follows the backstage drama.
Additional international series in the franchise that will roll out on the free-streaming channel over the coming months include “Drag Race France” (8 x 60’) and “Drag Race Italia” (8 x 60’).
Jamie Schouela, president, global channels and media, Blue Ant Media, said: “Expanding the reach of Drag Race Universe builds on our partnership with World of Wonder and...
- 3/30/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- 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
Lille, France — Paramount+ will be bowing “Drag Race Italia” Season 3 on the streaming service in Italy, followed by the U.S. and Latin America later this year.
The Italian Season 3 follows on the recent announcement of three new “Drag Race” editions in Brazil, Germany and Mexico and a “Global Drag Race All Stars,” which will air on Paramount+ in their respective territories this year, Paramount+ announced Wednesday.
“As we expand Paramount+’s global footprint, it was important to recapture ‘Drag Race’ in key international markets and also build an interconnected competition series with a new ‘Global Drag Race All Stars’ – it’s like a global Super Bowl for Drag,” said Chris McCarthy, president-ceo, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks.
The news came minutes before Marco Nobili, Paramount+ EVP and international general manager for Paramount took to the stage at France’s Series Mania in Lille for a fireside chat...
The Italian Season 3 follows on the recent announcement of three new “Drag Race” editions in Brazil, Germany and Mexico and a “Global Drag Race All Stars,” which will air on Paramount+ in their respective territories this year, Paramount+ announced Wednesday.
“As we expand Paramount+’s global footprint, it was important to recapture ‘Drag Race’ in key international markets and also build an interconnected competition series with a new ‘Global Drag Race All Stars’ – it’s like a global Super Bowl for Drag,” said Chris McCarthy, president-ceo, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks.
The news came minutes before Marco Nobili, Paramount+ EVP and international general manager for Paramount took to the stage at France’s Series Mania in Lille for a fireside chat...
- 3/22/2023
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
RuPaul’s Drag Race has become a global phenomenon with over a dozen international spin-offs searching for drag superstars all around the globe. Drag Race Sverige, which premiered in March 2023, is Scandinavia’s first Drag Race, and it comes with an accompanying Untucked after-show similar to its American and Filipino cousins.
Jesse Grant/Getty Images for “RuPaul’s Drag Race” 200th Episode Celebration ‘Drag Race Sverige’ is the search for Sweden’s Next Drag Superstar
Artist and performer Robert Fux hosts Drag Race Sverige as he and judges Kayo and Farao Groth search for Sweden’s Next Drag Superstar. In addition to featuring competitors from the country, queens with connections to Sweden are also a part of the show.
Fontana, for example, is from Brazil but lives in Sweden and is fluent in Swedish. Endigo, meanwhile, is from Sweden but lives in Tokyo. Santana Sexmachine lives in Berlin and performs in nightclubs in the city.
Jesse Grant/Getty Images for “RuPaul’s Drag Race” 200th Episode Celebration ‘Drag Race Sverige’ is the search for Sweden’s Next Drag Superstar
Artist and performer Robert Fux hosts Drag Race Sverige as he and judges Kayo and Farao Groth search for Sweden’s Next Drag Superstar. In addition to featuring competitors from the country, queens with connections to Sweden are also a part of the show.
Fontana, for example, is from Brazil but lives in Sweden and is fluent in Swedish. Endigo, meanwhile, is from Sweden but lives in Tokyo. Santana Sexmachine lives in Berlin and performs in nightclubs in the city.
- 3/12/2023
- by Chris Malone
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
RuPaul’s Drag Race has become a global phenomenon, as queens from around the world come together to compete to be the Next Drag Superstar of their respective countries. In 2022 alone, 11 Drag Race crowns were given out to winners from around the globe.
Willow Pill | Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for VH1 Blu Hydrangea, winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World’
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World marked the first time queens from various international franchises came together for an All Stars-style competition. The six-episode season functioned in the same way as older seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, as each week the top two queens lip sync for the power to eliminate one of the bottom queens.
In the end, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 1 album Blu Hydrangea came out on top, earning the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World. The prize for the season was...
Willow Pill | Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for VH1 Blu Hydrangea, winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World’
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World marked the first time queens from various international franchises came together for an All Stars-style competition. The six-episode season functioned in the same way as older seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, as each week the top two queens lip sync for the power to eliminate one of the bottom queens.
In the end, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 1 album Blu Hydrangea came out on top, earning the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World. The prize for the season was...
- 3/12/2023
- by Chris Malone
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Real Housewives of Miami returned on Peacock from a nearly decade-long hiatus in 2021. At the time, Og Housewife Larsa Pippen was in the midst of her divorce from basketball star Scottie Pippen. At the same time, she was starting to date again following her split. In the fall of 2022, Pippen became romantically linked to Marcus Jordan, sneaker entrepreneur and son of basketball legend Michael Jordan.
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan | Charles Sykes/Bravo Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan were first rumored to be together in the fall of 2022
Pippen spoke about her finding her way back to dating in a December 2022 interview with Page Six.
“I’m in a place right now where I’m finally open to dating. Every time I’m seen out with someone, [people] make it out to be more than it actually is, and it’s normally nothing. So, yeah, I’m just dating right...
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan | Charles Sykes/Bravo Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan were first rumored to be together in the fall of 2022
Pippen spoke about her finding her way back to dating in a December 2022 interview with Page Six.
“I’m in a place right now where I’m finally open to dating. Every time I’m seen out with someone, [people] make it out to be more than it actually is, and it’s normally nothing. So, yeah, I’m just dating right...
- 3/8/2023
- by Chris Malone
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Season 15 of RuPaul’s Drag Race marked some big milestones for the Emmy Award-winning series. Not only is it the show’s crystal anniversary, but it also celebrated its 200th episode in the middle of the season.
Drag Race has exploded all over the world, with spinoff series in 15 countries (and counting). Drag Race Italia welcomes queens from all over the Stivale to compete for the title of Italy’s Next Drag Superstar. Season 2 of the series, which aired in 2022, contained a significant first for Drag Race all over the world.
Priscilla | Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty Images ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ celebrated 200 episodes in its 15th season
Season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race marked the show’s 100th episode. Seven years later, on season 15, the show marked 200 episodes since it first sashayed onto people’s TV screens over a decade ago.
To mark the occasion, RuPaul threw a Crystal Ball, given that the traditional...
Drag Race has exploded all over the world, with spinoff series in 15 countries (and counting). Drag Race Italia welcomes queens from all over the Stivale to compete for the title of Italy’s Next Drag Superstar. Season 2 of the series, which aired in 2022, contained a significant first for Drag Race all over the world.
Priscilla | Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty Images ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ celebrated 200 episodes in its 15th season
Season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race marked the show’s 100th episode. Seven years later, on season 15, the show marked 200 episodes since it first sashayed onto people’s TV screens over a decade ago.
To mark the occasion, RuPaul threw a Crystal Ball, given that the traditional...
- 3/3/2023
- by Chris Malone
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Queen of the Universe returns for a second season on Paramount+ with Graham Norton as host. The show is set to premiere on the streamer starting March 31 in the U.S. and Canada with the U.K., Latin America, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Australia seeing it on April 1.
The reality competition sees drag queens from around the world go head-to-head vying for a cash prize of $250,000. Former Spice Girls star Mel B joins the panel of judges that includes RaPaul’s Drag Race judge Michelle Visage, Vanessa Williams and drag queen Trixie Mattel.
Meet the drag queens of Queen of the Universe Season 2:
Aura Eternal
Having previously appeared on the second season of “Drag Race Italia” where she made it to the top three, Aura Eternal has already demonstrated sickening skills in her homeland. But now Aura’s ready to show the rest of the...
The reality competition sees drag queens from around the world go head-to-head vying for a cash prize of $250,000. Former Spice Girls star Mel B joins the panel of judges that includes RaPaul’s Drag Race judge Michelle Visage, Vanessa Williams and drag queen Trixie Mattel.
Meet the drag queens of Queen of the Universe Season 2:
Aura Eternal
Having previously appeared on the second season of “Drag Race Italia” where she made it to the top three, Aura Eternal has already demonstrated sickening skills in her homeland. But now Aura’s ready to show the rest of the...
- 2/22/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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