RuPaul's Drag Racestar Gottmik's powerful top surgery look has conservatives fuming: 'It is a piece of art'

The judges praised the bold look as a moving statement on Gottmik’s identity and trans representation. Conservatives, includingMegyn Kelly, however, didn’t appreciate the look. Conservative circles pushed back against the look so much that Gottmik’s name trended on X over the weekend. Megyn Kelly; ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Gottmik.Dia Dipasupil/Getty; Paramount+ Gottmik elaborated on the intent of her latest look in anInstagrampost. Paramount+ “I dont even know what to say about this look besides THANK YOU....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Eric Rodriguez

RuPaul's Drag Racestar Lala Ri opens up about quitting drag: 'I was doing drag for everybody else' (exclusive)

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: I noticed something was up when you began posting photoshoots of yourself out of drag. So,the bag lookfinally got to you enough that youre quitting drag? LALA RI:I cant take it anymore, solely due to the bag look. ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Lala Ri quits drag.Darius Voncel, courtesy of Lala Ri; World of Wonder/Paramount+ Thanks, bag look. In all seriousness, youre fully quitting drag? How can I put this?...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Christopher Martinez

RuPaul's Drag Racestar Mirage got drunk for painful elimination lip-sync: 'We're going in'

RuPaul’s Drag Raceseason 16 continues Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT onMTV. Read on for Mirage’s full elimination interview. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You enteredUntuckedand immediately chugged an entire drink. ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 16 star Mirage talks her painful elimination.MTV You said in our first interview that you like to perform while drunk sometimes.Wereyou drunk for this lip-sync? MIRAGE:Um, probably. It had been a while since we had lunch. I slammed those drinks because I had a feeling that something wicked this way comes....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Melanie Pierce

RuPaul's Drag Racestar Robin Fierce on looking Mama Ru 'in the eye' for 'devastating' elimination

RuPaul’s Drag Raceseason 15 continues Friday at 8 p.m. onMTV. Read on for our full exit interview with Robin. ROBIN FIERCE:I loved my post, but I will not be returning. Robin Fierce talks her ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ elimination.MTV/World of Wonder The most important question for you,hasBest Buy reached out for collaboration? It’s been radio silence. Maybe they will one day, maybe they’re still catching up. Straight people take longer to catch up to the gay things....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · David Bush

RuPaul's Drag Racestar Roxxxy Andrews doesn't like your bus stop jokes: 'It's not funny'

“The reason being, that was probably one of the saddest moments of my life. Which, Ihaveheard from those people whenever I get to meet them,” Roxxxy explains. That’s what you want to say to me?" Roxxxy Andrews for Entertainment Weekly.EW “They’re like, ‘Oh, I didn’t mean offense!’ And I’m like, but I don’t know you, and that’s not funny. If your mom died, do you want me to make fun of your mom that died?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Beth Medina

RuPaul's Drag Racestar Suzie Toot mailed Trinity The Tuck a shirt that says 'F--- Suzie Toot' after Roscoe's shade

MTV ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Do you feel that you won the lip-sync? SUZIE TOOT:You know whats funny? Watching it back, I was like, No, Sam took it! Suzie Toot on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 17; Trinity The Tuck.Credit:MTV; Richard Phibbs/Paramount+ You got emotional inUntuckedand said you were gobsmacked by the critiques. Do you think your elimination was fair and the critiques were justified? I do, absolutely. Sam Star and Suzie Toot lip-sync on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 17....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Mr. David Kelly DVM

RuPaul's Drag RacestarThe Vivienne's cause of death revealed: 'We can raise vital awareness'

He elaborated toPEOPLEthat the drag star died from the “effects of ketamine use causing a cardiac arrest.” We continue to be completely devastated by Jamess sudden death. Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to Jones and The Vivienne’s former management team for comment. The Vivienne and RuPaul.Credit:David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty There arent enough words to describe your impact on not only me, but the entire drag landscape. Your joy, humor, and supportive sisterhood will stay with me forever....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Cassandra Holder

RuPaul's Drag Racewinners and queer icons unite for telethon combatting anti-drag politics

“We are sick of it. These bans are not just about trans people or drag performers,” PEG co-founder Jacob Slane added. “It is a systematic subjugation of LGBTQ people. Monét X Change, Jinkx Monsoon, Trixie Mattel.Benjamin Lennox/VH1; José Alberto Guzmán Colón; Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock Mama RuPaul alsospoke out about the political climatein a mini state-of-the-union address on March 8. “‘Hey, look over there!’ “We know that bullies are incompetent at solving real issues....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Crystal Bailey

RuPaul’s Drag Racestar Amanda Tori Meating comes out as trans: 'I have to do what's right for me'

“I’m not giving you the response you’re looking for, whatever that was. Still, Amanda says the overall process of filmingRuPaul’s Drag Racewith her sisters amplified her feelings of self-acceptance. “I was like, this is very much not correct for me. ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 16 star Amanda Tori Meating comes out as trans.Santiago Felipe/Getty That experience helped push me out of the nest a little bit and crack the egg.”...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Kyle Wade

RuPaul’s Drag Racestar, viral TikTok queen Plastique Tiara announces engagement: 'Baby boy, this is serious'

In one of the images, Plastique embraces her fiance, with her shimmering ring resting on his shoulder. Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to representatives for Plastique for more information. “That’s your LinkedIn. ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Plastique Tiara.Credit:World of Wonder They’re looking at the numbers. Atruequeen knows how to perform, of course. But the world is moving to a place where you really don’t have to perform anymore. Plastique Tiara for “Entertainment Weekly”....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Raymond Ray

Rupert Grint announces the birth of 'secret baby' with actress Georgia Groome: 'A 10/10 baby (so far)'

David M. Benett/Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/WireImage; Rupert Grint/Instagram It’s a girl! “Introducing Goldie G. Grint. A 10/10 baby (so far).” Rupert Grint; Rupert Grint announces the birth of ‘secret baby’ with wife Georgia Groome.Credit:David M. Benett/Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/WireImage; Rupert Grint/Instagram The couplewelcomed their first child, Wednesday G. Grint, the following May. Grint on the Gram! Here to introduce you all to Wednesday G. Grint. Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.Stephen Lovekin/Getty...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Christopher Ingram

Rupert Grint pays tribute toHarry Potterdance partner Maggie Smith: 'Always hilarious and always kind'

Rupert Grintis grieving the loss ofDame Maggie Smithbut remembering her fondly. “Heartbroken to hear about Maggie,” Grint wrote. “She was so special, always hilarious and always kind. Maggie Smith as Minerva McGonagall and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley in ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’.Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection I feel incredibly lucky to have shared a set with her and particularly lucky to have shared a dance. I’ll miss you, Maggie....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Jordan Johnson

Rupert Grint remembers 'giant-hearted'Harry Pottercostar Robbie Coltrane in tribute

“I’ll never forget the smell of cigars and beard glue.” Rupert Grintwill always remember the smell ofHarry PottercostarRobbie Coltrane’s “cigars and beard glue.” “Heartbroken to hear that Robbie is gone,” Grint captioned the Instagram post shared over the weekend. Rupert Grint and Robbie Coltrane.Yui Mok - PA Images/PA Images via Getty “I’ll never forget the smell of cigars and beard glue - a wonderful combination. No one else on this planet could [have] played Hagrid, only Robbie....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Christopher Carrillo