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Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for the World Premiere of BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 9, 2022


Paul Taylor-Mills & Bill Kenwright, in association with Adam Bialow, by special arrangement with LIONSGATE will present But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical, based on the LIONSGATE motion picture, directed and story by Jamie Babbit and screenplay by Brian Wayne Peterson.

BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER: THE MUSICAL Sets Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022


Grabbing the pom-poms and playing the high school senior who just loves cheerleading, Megan Williams, will be Alice Croft. The rest of the cast is completed by Oliver Brooks (Dad/Larry), Edward Chitticks (Jared/Rock), Damon Gould (André), Tiffany Graves (Mary Brown), Jodie Jacobs (Mom/Lloyd), Lemuel Knights (Mike), Evie Rose Lane (Graham), Harry Singh (Jalal), Jodie Steele (Kimberly/Hilary), Aaron Teoh (Dolph) and Kia-Paris Walcott (Sinead).

RuPaul Releases New Album 'Mamaru'
by Michael Major - Jan 7, 2022


The album features the lead single, 'Blame It on the Edit.' Also features new dance tracks 'Catwalk' featuring Skeltal Ki, 'Smile', and 'Who Is She.' RuPaul currently stars in 'RuPaul's Drag Race' franchise and 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars', which are produced by World of Wonder Productions. Listen to the full album now!

RuPaul Will Executive Produce QUEEN OF THE WORLD Drag Singing Competition
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2021


RuPaul has been announced as executive producer of the new drag singing competition series, 'Queen of the World'. Vanessa Williams, Leona Lewis, Trixie Mattel, and Michelle Visage were previously announced to judge the competition

RuPaul Charles Scores Scripted Deal With Sony Pictures Television
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2021


The Emmy-winner will produce under the banner name RuCo productions. The company will produce material that will tell queer, character-driven stories, that are centered around RuPaul’s signature brand of positivity, empowerment, humor, and music. The new deal will result in dramas, comedies, and new animated projects.

Netflix Releases First Look at CHICAGO PARTY AUNT Starring Rory O'Malley
by Michael Major - Aug 26, 2021


The new series is based on a popular Twitter account, Chicago Party Aunt. The story follows Daniel and his Aunt Diane as they navigate work, family, romance, and most of all, how to party in Chicago. The series also stars RuPaul Charles, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and more.

Meet the Queens of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE UK Season 3
by TV News Desk - Aug 18, 2021


Season three features twelve queens battling it out over ten weeks, with judges RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Graham Norton and Alan Carr returning to the panel. Each week, Alan or Graham will join RuPaul and Michelle on a rotational basis, alongside a special celebrity guest judge.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE DOWN UNDER Will Premiere May 1st
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 7, 2021


RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under will air in the US and select territories worldwide on WOW Presents Plus, day-and-date with Stan (Australia) and TVNZ On Demand (New Zealand) local airings. 

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL Returns To Downtown Las Vegas This September
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2021


Early Bird tickets for Las Vegas' premier music, arts, culinary, comedy, and ideas festival, Life is Beautiful, will go on sale Thursday, March 4 at 10 a.m. (PST). Returning Friday, Sept. 17 – 19, loyal fans have the opportunity to purchase specially priced tickets to the three-day festival, which will once again take over 18 city blocks of the bustling streets of Downtown Las Vegas with unparalleled talent, world-renowned culinary offerings, experiential artists and more.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE DOWN UNDER Announced as Next International Spinoff of Hit Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 19, 2021


Shantay, g'day! Emmy-winning media company World of Wonder today announces RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, the next international edition of the global phenomenon.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE UK Returns for S2 on WOW Presents Plus
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 16, 2020


Start your engines! “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” will return for a second season on January 14th, 2021 at 11am PST / 2pm EST exclusively on WOW Presents Plus in the US, day-and-date with the BBC airing.

Drag Race Holland is Coming to WOW Presents Plus and Videoland
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2020


Award-winning media company World of Wonder, broadcaster RTL and Vincent TV have announced that a Dutch version of the multiple award-winning RuPaul's Drag Race, will be coming to viewers later this year.

Ricky Martin to Guest Judge on RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2020


VH1 today announced that multiple Grammy award-winning artist, Ricky Martin, will grace the main stage for the highly anticipated premiere episode of 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' airing Friday, June 5th at 8PM ET/PT.

VH1 Launches Event Series RUPAUL'S SECRET CELEBRITY DRAG RACE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 10, 2020


VH1 today announced that 'RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race,' an expansion of the Emmy(R) award-winning franchise, will premiere on Friday, April 24th at 9:30pm ET/PT following an all-new episode of 'RuPaul's Drag Race.' 'Untucked' will move to 11:00pm ET/PT to make room for the fierce stars.

BWW Review: Vegas In Three Acts. From The Sublime To The Obscene To The Badonkadonk.
by Jonas Schwartz-Owen - Mar 4, 2020


And now, the Supermodel of the World, RuPaul Charles has transferred her fierce Drag Queens to the Flamingo Hotel to recreate her award-winning reality show RuPaul's Drag Race where the audience gets to be the judge.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE to Air on Showtime
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 20, 2020


For the first time ever, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars will air on SHOWTIME, premiering a new special edition on Friday, June 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, on-air, streaming and on demand. RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars gives viewers the chance to catch their favorite queens as they return for a second attempt to earn the crown, win a cash prize of $100,000 and garner a spot in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame.” The special edition of All Stars will follow the season finale of the Emmy® Award-winning RuPaul's Drag Race on VH1. 

Rachel Bloom, Whoopi Goldberg & More Announced as Guest Judges on RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Season 12
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 13, 2020


Emmy(R) award-winning host RuPaul will be joined by an epic line-up of celebrities to help show regulars Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews as they decide who will stay, lip-sync for their life or 'sashay away' in the new season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' premiering Friday, February 28th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on VH1. Be there to witness the first group of queens as they join the ruvolution in an electrifying two week long premiere episode that will give the audience a more intimate look at each queen as they pledge their allegiance to the drag.

Nicki Minaj Joins RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE For Season 12 Premiere
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 30, 2020


Global superstar, Nicki Minaj, joins Emmy(R) Award-winning host RuPaul and judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews, to kick off the season 12 premiere of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' on Friday, February 28th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on VH1. The new season will feature all 90-minute episodes followed by the Emmy(R) nominated after-show 'RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked' at 9:30 PM ET/PT.

1917, SUCCESSION, FLEABAG, CHERNOBYL, and More Win Top Honors At The 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2020


The Producers Guild of America (PGA) hosted the 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards on the evening of Saturday, January 18 at the Hollywood Palladium. A full list of winners is below.

RuPaul Crowns the First RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE UK Winner
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2019


Silence! RuPaul has made her decision, The Vivienne, 29, from Liverpool has taken the title of the UK's first RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar.

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