Dorothy Dandridge and the burden of being first Black Best Actress Oscar nominee

Just 10 years later, she died penniless and all but forgotten. Yes, that noble Blacktress, who never played domestic help. And then who’s career was crushed by the white Hollywood machine." Credit:©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection; Design: Alex Sandoval Noxeema Jackson,To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar What Dorothy Dandridge accomplished was extraordinary. “Carmen Joneswas the best break I’ve ever had,“Dandridge once said. Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte in ‘Carmen Jones’.getty...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · John Lewis

Doubt: A Parablereview: Amy Ryan and Liev Schreiber are electric on Broadway

Walk around New York long enough and youll bump into a John Patrick Shanley play. Work from the celebrated playwright and Oscar winner (forMoonstrucks screenplay) has been everywhere of late. But this is a very different story from the playwrights other recently staged works. Liev Schreiber and Amy Ryan in ‘Doubt: A Parable’ on Broadway.Joan Marcus What do you do when youre not sure? is the plays first line, and sets the tone for what is to come....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Amy Edwards

Downton Abbey 3's tribute to Maggie Smith will feel 'more meaningful' following her death

The screen icon died in September at the age of 89. Violet Crawley’s death will weigh more heavily in the thirdDownton Abbeymovie following the passing ofMaggie Smiththis year. But I also see actors mourning…and it feels more genuine and more meaningful. Maggie Smith on ‘Downton Abbey’.Credit: Nick Briggs/PBS Nick Briggs/MASTERPIECE Want more movie news? “She was a joy to write for, subtle, many-layered, intelligent, funny, and heartbreaking. Working with her has been the greatest privilege of my career, and I will never forget her....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Karen Torres

Drag Racequeen Joella reveals why she dropped Katy Perry's name from hers, talks pop star's 'scandalous' season 17spot

Raja.Aquaria.Katya now, in Joella,RuPaulsDrag Racefans have a new mononymous idol to stan. And this Los Angeles-based queen isnt your typical boom-kat diva. These girls always want to focus on looking pretty, doing dance-y, sexy, fierce s—. Katy Perry and Joella from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’.RuPaul’s Drag Race; EW Carving a lane for herself didnt come easy. I was tired of [the association] following me my whole career. I just wanted to be me....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Vanessa Richardson

Drag Raceseason 17 star Onya Nurve wants her 'Black and glamorous' excellence to inspire others 'to not give up'

The momentRuPauls Drag Raceseason 17starOnya Nurveopens her mouth, the entire room listens. Ive been doing theater for about 14 years, half of my life, the Cleveland queen tellsEntertainment Weekly. My first play wasTo Kill a Mockingbird. Onya Nurve from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’.Entertainment Weekly The director added me as an extra role. I played Tom Robinsons son, and I hadverydramatic lookbacks. I had no lines, but I did what I needed to do....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Susan Gomez

Drag Racestar Hormona Lisa felt like cast 's--- on' her over RuPaul's invitation to join season: 'It was sad to me'

Now, with Hormona’sDrag Racedreamson hold (NOTdashed! There’s always time for an invitation toAll Stars! Read on for EW’s full exit interview with Hormona.RuPaul’s Drag Racecontinues Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT onMTV. Hormona Lisa’s look for the ‘Drag Race’ season 17 ball.MTV MTV ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: I want toclarify something from our group interview. Saying someone has the enemy in them doesnt mean theyre possessed…. I felt like Katy Perry was very stressed out that day....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Philip King

Drag Racestar Jax on her LaLaPaRuza elimination parallel with Jasmine Kennedie: 'Girl, we're twins!'

“Jasmine and I are very close,” Jax tells EW. That was in the back of my head. Kerri Colby drag daughter of season 15 contestant Sasha Colby entered the competition after coming out years prior. Jax spills on Jasmine Kennedie parallels after ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ LaLaPaRuza elimination.MTV/VH1/World of Wonder “She was like, ‘Girl, we’re twins!'” Jax recalls of her first discussion with Jasmine about their shared result. ‘Drag Raceis something you might’t explain to anybody that hasn’t been through it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Robert Collins

Drag Racestar Kori King spills on 'real relationship' with Lydia B Kollins, shocking lip-sync kiss: 'A gut instinct'

RuPaul’s Drag Raceseason 17 continues Fridays onMTV. Read on for Kori’s full exit interview. MTV ENTERTAINMNET WEEKLY: You are a delightful agent of chaos, especially after yourMichael Jackson cosplayonline. Lydia B Kollins, Kori King kiss during ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 17 lip-sync.MTV What inspired that, and have his fans responded? If youre drunk, coming home from the club? Bitch, the cup is there. Kori King’s Betsey Johnson runway look on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 17....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Craig Burton

Drag Racestar Shea Couleé threw coffee in a man's face after sexist, racist, homophobic assault

“I threw my full iced Americano in his face,” Shea wrote on social media. “Today a man harassed 3 teenage girls calling them ‘whores’ outside of Starbucks. “Also, I have NEVER in my life thrown a drink on someone. Shea Couleé for EW.Vijat M for EW And can I just say, it felt incredible?” Shea later responded to an X/Twitter user who thanked her for standing up for the three girls....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Jennifer Blake

Drag Racestar Trixie Mattel reveals she did Jay Leno's makeup to help cover his badly bruised face: 'Life is crazy'

They were like, ‘Well, do you have any makeup, and could you help him? He has to do a carpet,'" Trixie said. Trixie said she then offered her services to see if she could help Leno. Drag superstar Trixie Mattel in New York City in 2024; Jay Leno at amfAR Las Vegas on Nov. 22, 2024.Credit:Michael Loccisano/Getty; David Becker/Getty “Luckily, I had kind of the right products.” Bryan Steffy/amfAR/Getty Im like, okay, great, we did it," Trixie continued....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Sharon Gibson

Drag Racestars face arrest threats, 'religious cult' accusations in shockingWe're Hereseason 4 trailer

“Because they tried to cancel Pride, it’s important that we make drag a spectacle. We’re not hiding. I don’t know if there’s enough room for all four of us.” Latrice Royale, Sasha Velour, Priyanka on ‘We’re Here’ season 4.Greg Endries/HBO The entertainer waslater accused of more sexual assaultsin aRolling Stoneinvestigation that was published in March. Shangela also claimed there were significant problems with the accusers' accounts. We’re Hereseason 4 premieres April 26 onMax....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Michael Jensen

Drag Racewinner Bob the Drag Queen's mom dies on Mother's Day: 'Call your mother today'

The season 8 champion celebrated his mother’s life and praised RuPaul as a maternal figure in his life. I lost my mother today on mothers day. Its been a tough one for me. Bob the Drag Queen and his mother, Martha Caldwell.Bob The Drag Queen/YouTube “My mom loved you,” Bob continued. “She thought you were so funny and charming. Happy Mothers Day to you.” Bob The Drag Queen/YouTube Bob also shared a tribute to his mother on his Instagram feed....

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

Drag Racewinner Symone explains her idea for a role inHocus Pocus 3: 'Put me in there!'

“If they want to get my number, my phone box is open.” “Symone wants to doHocus Pocus. Put me in there.” Symone; Bette Midler in ‘Hocus Pocus.'.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Everett Collection “I would love to be a witch of some kind,” she explains. I would love that. Can’t you see it?" “I thought I got the wrong email. I was so surprised by it. I had to Google the person emailing me to ensure it was legit,” Kahmora said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Michael Mitchell