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NYC Second Chance Rescue Hosts Barking Good Brunch Fundraiser

by ElizaBeth Taylor October 24, 2024
written by ElizaBeth Taylor

Talk about a barking good time!

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RuPaul’s Drag Race Cast Celebrates 10 Emmy nominations with Bodacious Rooftop Skating Soirée

by Jonathan Tolliver August 22, 2024
written by Jonathan Tolliver

Emmys, Emmys, all I want are Emmys! The stars of RuPaul‘s Drag Race Season 16 were aligned on the rooftop of a swank West Hollywood bar for a night of rollerskating and celebration.

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Drag Me To Joanne’s: The Best Version of Dinner and a Show

by Megan D'Souza July 16, 2024
written by Megan D'Souza

The NYC Ballet, Lincoln Center, Juilliard, The Metropolitan Opera… what’s missing from this list of Upper West Side performing arts institutions?

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Josh Cavallo speaks on being a judge for RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under

by Jackie Hernandez September 10, 2023
written by Jackie Hernandez

Top-tier football player, Josh Cavallo, walks us through what being a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race means to him and what he stands for.

Q: Were you a fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race before you got invited as a judge?

A: Absolutely, you know, I’ve watched it for years and years, and it was honestly a pinch myself moment to see that I got asked to be on the show and RuPaul’s had such an influence in my coming out and to be the person I am today. So it was really nice to have an opportunity to be in the same space as RuPaul and have a conversation and meet RuPaul and to, you know, to see what RuPaul’s doing in the industry with the drag queens and paving the way in that way. And that’s exactly what I’m trying to do in the way of football, you know, being the first professional top-tier footballer. That’s what I wanna do in my space, so it was really nice to see the two industries how similar and how much love and support we both have, and to be there in person was absolutely a dream. 

Q: Yeah, that’s great. I love that. Can you walk us through how you heard about the job like about them wanting you in as a guest judge?

A: So, when I came out, me and my manager, that’s from the US, David McFarland. We sat down, and he said, “Joshie, what’s your dreams/goals like what do you want in life?” and I said David, I really wanna be on RuPaul’s Drag Race. I am a massive fan of RuPaul, and that would be like, if you could do that like, I could die happy, like we’re good. And kid you, not like 6 months ago when I did get the call for it. I thought he was pulling my leg. Because it’s so different to my industry, to my world of sports, you know. I wake up, I go to training, I do gym, I do recovery, and then sleep, I repeat again. And to see I got invited to go on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Down Under was absolutely like a life-changing experience, and you know, the best thing about it was when I got the opportunity to be there, it was so different to what I’m familiar with, football, but I felt at home, I felt with my family. It was absolutely phenomenal. 

Q: And then just, How was it working with the other judges? I know you touched upon it in that last question. How was it getting on set being with the judges and the contestants like what was that like?

A: It was really cool, you know, I knew Michelle before through the Attitude Magazine award when she presented the Man of the Year award to me. So I met Michelle before, but it was really nice to see her again and Reese as well, Reese is such a lovely boy. It was phenomenal to meet him. And also the contestant, it was really nice to hear their stories and their journeys and what they’ve done in the drag race community and to see how they have embraced being comfortable in their own skin, so it was really nice to see all the different sides to everyone there, and yeah you just get this massive love energy in that room, and there’s just a lot of support going on there, and it’s really nice to see.  You know, being such a big fan of the show, it’s really nice to see the insides of it and to see how the production works and to see what’s behind the scenes and how things work, so it was a really nice thing to experience. It just went really quickly for me, like I blinked, and the day was over, I was like, no, can we have that day again? Can we replay it, replay it? It was really fun, it was great.

Q: Yeah, and what are you most looking forward to being like getting on set and actually being on the show before you even shot anything? What were you most looking forward to before getting there? 

A: I was looking forward to meeting RuPal because, yeah, Rupaul has been such a huge influence in my coming out. You know, being in the football world growing up, I didn’t have a role model that I could look up to that was gay and played in a top-tier division, and that was successful and paving the way and being inspirational inspiring millions around the world and that something I struggled with before coming out. And for me, RuPaul was doing in the drag industry. So it was so different to my world in football but so similar that I could look up to and take some aspiration from that and being able to, you know, speak with her and to get some advice from her and to see that I’m trying to do a similar thing eventually in the football world and trying to be iconic with football is what I wanna do how RuPaul’s done it with the drag industry so look I’m only 23 and I still got a long road ahead of me but to see my social platforms and how much love and support im getting from everyone. I won’t be stopping what I’m doing because football is such a big sport around the world. It’s the biggest sporting event that happens around the world, and in so many countries, you know, the LGBTQ+ community are criminalized, and our lives are threatened, and you know in Qatar was the world cup last year for football, so that’s a country that we’re not welcome in and we can’t be ourselves in and it’s really hard because these countries are huge soccer fanatics so the hate and stuff so the hate and stuff does come a lot from those countries. Is it acceptable? Absolutely not. I know me being the first top-tier footballer that came out, I’m gonna get this hate my way, but for the little Jackie or the little Josh that comes, you know, next in the future and wants to play soccer, I’m paving the way for that person and to say it’s ok I’m fine it’s absolutely normal it doesn’t matter who you are, what you do, where you come from like you can absolutely play this sport and there’s a space for you so you know all the attacks and stuff that’s coming my way is to pave the way for the future I’m honestly taking everything I can get because I want to make it easier for the next person. 

RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under” airs Fridays on WOW Presents Plus in the US and select territories worldwide.

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On The Scene: International Drag Day Party Presented By WOW

by Claire Kay Hernandez July 31, 2023
written by Claire Kay Hernandez

On Tuesday, July 18th, the global multi-platform media company World of Wonder (WOW) brought the house down with an extraordinary Drag performance celebration at their headquarters and gallery space in Hollywood. Celebrating International Drag Day, bringing together fans, queens, and stars from the Drag Race universe for an unforgettable evening.

The event featured an impressive lineup of Drag Race royalty, including Lawrence Chaney, the winner of “Drag Race UK” Season 2; Angina Heals, co-host of “Drag Race Thailand”; Nicky Doll, the charming host of “Drag Race France”; and Kylie Monique Love, winner of “All Stars” Season 6. Each performer took the stage by storm, delivering electrifying performances.

Fans got to meet their favorite queens during special meet-and-greet sessions. Among the additional talents in attendance were Jiggly Client, a renowned judge from “Drag Philippines” and a veteran of both “Drag Race” Season 4 and “All Stars 6,” along with Corazón from “Philippines” Season 1, and a host of other fabulous guests.

The festivities were further enhanced by House of Love Cocktails and Mocktails refreshments. As the night unfolded, guests reveled in the magic of drag culture and epitomized the spirit of International Drag Day.

World of Wonder (WOW) has reshaped international pop culture, creating an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. With an impressive 30 Emmy Awards and two Oscars to their credit, WOW has reached audiences across 190 territories through their global network, WOW Presents Plus. The groundbreaking television portfolio includes iconic franchises like RuPaul’s Drag Race and Dragon, which have brought the art of drag to the world stage.

The International Drag Day Party hosted by World of Wonder was a night to remember, showcasing the talent and brilliance of drag culture while reinforcing WOW’s commitment to shaping the global entertainment landscape.

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Nemacolin Hosts Dive And Drag, The 2nd Annual Pride Party With Susanne Bartsch

by Vinesh Vora June 19, 2022
written by Vinesh Vora

An epic pool party to celebrate Pride Month.

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Exclusive: RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 Stars Talk Newfound Fame, Exploding DMs, and Maximum-Strength Cocktails

by Jonathan Tolliver January 8, 2022
written by Jonathan Tolliver

We been waiting, and our thirst is finally quenched.

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CONVICTS Presented A Special Pride Party, “NFTripping Down The Rabbit Hole”

by Vinesh Vora July 8, 2021
written by Vinesh Vora

Celebrating the end of Pride with amazing queer drag artists

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MTV and VH1 host World Pride Ceremony Closing Party

by Tristen Yang July 4, 2019
written by Tristen Yang

This Sunday evening we finished World Pride 2019 with a closing ceremony party hosted by MTV, VH1 and World Pride NYC. 

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Bushwig 2018 Celebrates Another Year Of Drag

by Vinesh Vora September 19, 2018
written by Vinesh Vora

A weekend of drag queens and kings.  Name a better weekend activity, we dare you.

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Some things are just a perfect match—milk & cook Some things are just a perfect match—milk & cookies, Oreos & a cold glass of milk… and @nickbarrotta on the red carpet celebrating 30 years of the iconic milk mustache. 🥛🍪

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First-time nominees dominated the 77th Emmys, turn First-time nominees dominated the 77th Emmys, turning the spotlight on breakout stars and fresh wins. 🎬🥇✨

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We had the honor of celebrating VMAs weekend with We had the honor of celebrating VMAs weekend with @bacardi and @mtv! 💫
History met history last night 🗽🎬✨ The Ha History met history last night 🗽🎬✨

The Hamilton movie premiere transformed the Delacorte Theater into a stage of its own, as the original cast and creative team reunited to celebrate a story that changed Broadway forever. From the first note to the final bow, the revolution continues. 🎭📜

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From @iamcardib undeniable reign to @wutangclan ev From @iamcardib undeniable reign to @wutangclan everlasting impact, the 2025 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Awards celebrated the artists and executives shaping the culture today. 🎤🎸💥

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🎶 From EXO standout to solo powerhouse, @zkdlin 🎶 From EXO standout to solo powerhouse, @zkdlin brought charisma, control, and creativity to every second of his Shrine set.

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🗞️ Extra, extra! Go inside the newsroom with 🗞️ Extra, extra! Go inside the newsroom with “The Paper” — the sharp new workplace comedy making headlines. 🖋️ We sat down with the cast + creators in an exclusive video interview to talk inspiration, improv, and bringing chaos to the copy desk. 🎬✨

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🎥✨ Austin Butler and the cast of Caught Steal 🎥✨ Austin Butler and the cast of Caught Stealing open up about stepping into this gritty new story, the challenges on set, and why this film is unlike anything they’ve done before.

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Vegas was just crowned the No. 1 nightlife spot in Vegas was just crowned the No. 1 nightlife spot in the world. We put our detective skills to work at @resortsworldlv to see if it lives up to the hype 🎰 🪩🥂💃🕺

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