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Michael Sumler has died, and the famous singer from Kool &The Gang is being mourned by fans as the news dribbles out on social media. Read on to find out what happened to the 71-year-old entertainer.

How Did Michael Die?

The Sun US reported on the death of Michael, also known as “Chicago Mike.” The death of the “backing vocalist” happened on Saturday, and his passing was the result of a “car accident” near Atlanta, Georgia. Nobody else was hurt, but sadly, Michael Sumler died at the scene.

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Driving his Nissan 370Z, the popular singer who knew how to get a party going, entered the wrong lane and collided with a Kia Sorento. Conspiracy theories abound on social media already, but there’s no indication of foul play.

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When the news broke, Daily Loud shared the story on Elon Musk’s X.

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 10 is set to pay tribute to the late Jiggly Caliente.

The upcoming Paramount+ series is kicking off the new season on Friday (May 9) at 9pm Et/Pt, and the episode will include a title card dedicated to the entertainer, whose real name is Bianca Castro-Arabejo.

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According to People, the premiere episode will feature the title card, “Forever Fabulous, Jiggly Caliente, 1980-2025″.

Jiggly, who passed away suddenly from an illness in late April, first competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race season four and returned for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season six. She also served as a judge on Drag Race Philippines.

In addition, she also had a recurring role on the FX series Pose.

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As you may have heard, tragedy struck the world of reality television this week.

Jiggly Caliente, a contestant who appeared on RuPaul’s Drag race back on Season 4, has passed away. She was 44 years old.

The horrible news broke not long after family members confirmed that Caliente had one of her legs amputated due to an unknown and very serious medical ailment.

Jiggly Caliente attends International Drag Day at World Of Wonder on July 18, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arebejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente. Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am, surrounded by her loving family and close friends,” a social media message read early on Sunday.

It continued:

She touched countless lives through her artistry, activism, and the genuine...

RuPaul’s Drag Race fans were saddened by the news that season 4’s Jiggly Caliente passed away this week. Fans might also recall that Bianca Castro-Arabejo, her real name, appeared in the All-Stars edition of the show. 2025 has been a horrid year for celebrity deaths, and now another beloved personality has gone.

How Did The Drag Queen Die?

CBS News reported on April 27, 2025, that Jiggly passed away after she contracted an infection. The Broad City star’s family confirmed the death, noting just days before that the transgender activist “was hospitalized” due to an “infection.” Unfortunately, the sparkly personality “lost most of her right leg.“

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Following the death of Jiggly Caliente, the outlet cited a tribute from the family that read:

Her legacy is one of love, courage, and light. Though her physical presence is gone, the joy she shared and the space she...

This Monday, “Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan was awarded the Commitment Prize by French media company Konbini at Canneseries, where she also gave a career talk. During the hour-long masterclass, the Irish actor spoke in depth about not only her work on shows like “Derry Girls” and “Doctor Who,” but also her support of causes such as abortion, trans rights, and Palestine.

“There is a factor of ‘it’s better if you say nothing’ because our job is to entertain you,” said the actor when asked about speaking in support of Palestine. “My dad was in the Irish Army, which is a peacekeeping force. My family lived in Jerusalem and Syria in the 70s, so it’s something that is in my bones. We are talking about right or wrong, about children being bombed in their beds. I wouldn’t accept that anywhere in the world.”

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Jiggly Caliente, the RuPaul’s Drag Race star who also appeared on the TV show Pose, has died at the age of 44.

The performer’s family announced Caliente’s death Sunday on social media; while no cause of death was provided, her family revealed just days before her death that Caliente had her right leg amputated due to a severe infection.

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente. Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am,...

Many of the drag queens who've competed on RuPaul's Drag Race through the years have left an imprint on viewers' lives, which is why it's so gut-wrenching when one of them eventually passes away. The list includes lovable contestants like Season 2's Sahara Davenport, and Season 8's Chi Chi DeVayne,

Season 4's Jiggly Caliente passed away in April 2025. After also competing on All Stars Season 6, Jiggly later served as a judge on Drag Race Philippines. Her family stated she died "peacefully" following a severe infection that led to a leg amputation.

The Vivienne, a former U.K. champion who competed on the all-winners season here in the U.S., died in January 2025. "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams has passed," The Vivienne's family wrote on social media. "James was an incredibly love, warm-hearted, and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son,...

Jiggly Caliente, a drag performer who appeared on two seasons of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died early Sunday morning of complications from an infection. She was 44.

The family of Caliente – whose real name is Bianca Castro-Arabejo – confirmed her death on Instagram.

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente. Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am, surrounded by her loving family and close friends,” the family wrote in a statement.

“A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity. She touched countless lives through her artistry, activism, and the genuine connection she fostered with fans around the world.”

“Her legacy is one of love, courage, and light. Though her physical presence is gone, the joy she shared and the...

Jiggly Caliente, the drag performer who appeared on two seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race and who served as a judge on the Philippines version of the show, has died. She was 44.

Caliente, whose real name was Bianca Castro-Arabejo, died of complications stemming from a severe infection, her family announced in a statement to her Instagram page Sunday. The family had alerted fans to the health issue a few days earlier, revealing that Caliente would be stepping back from public appearances after requiring a leg amputation.

“A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity,” the statement said. “She touched countless lives through her artistry, activism, and the genuine connection she fostered with fans around the world.

“Her legacy is one of love, courage, and light,” it continued. “Though her physical presence is gone, the joy she...

When you think of chaotic Drag Race queens who gave us unfiltered joy, Jiggly Caliente is always top of the list. From her hilarious confessionals to her wildly unpredictable runway choices, Jiggly brought energy, mess, and magic to every room she entered. She wasn’t just a queen, she was a whole mood, a walking celebration of doing whatever you want and making it fashion, sorta.

Whether she was floating down the runway (literally) or confusing the judges with the boldest looks known to mankind, Jiggly was always 100% herself, no apologies. Sadly, Jiggly had been battling serious complications from a severe infection and recently underwent surgery that resulted in the loss of most of her right leg. Following these health struggles, the world has heartbreakingly lost a one-of-a-kind star. Today, we’re celebrating Jiggly Caliente the best way we know how- by reliving three of her most gloriously unhinged Drag Race moments.

Jiggly Caliente, a former contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race, has died. She was 44.

The news of Caliente’s death was confirmed by her family in a statement posted to her official Instagram account Sunday morning. The cause of death was not shared.

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“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente,” the statement reads.

“A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy,...

Jiggly Caliente, who wowed fans on RuPaul’s Drag Race and beyond, has died. She was 44 years old. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente,” the drag performer’s family said in an Instagram statement. “Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am, surrounded by her loving family and close friends.” Caliente’s family members did not provide a cause of death, but they told Instagram followers on Thursday, April 24, that Caliente was in the hospital after suffering a severe infection that resulted in the loss of most of her right leg. “A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity,” her family said in their new statement. “She touched countless lives through her artistry, activism, and the...

Jiggy Caliente has tragically passed away.

Just days after it was revealed that the drag entertainer lost most of her leg amid a severe infection, the family of the RuPaul’s Drag Race alum confirmed that she passed away on Sunday (April 27) in a statement.

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente. Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am, surrounded by her loving family and close friends,” they wrote.

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“A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity. She touched countless lives through her artistry, activism, and the genuine connection she fostered with fans around the world,” they continued.

“Her legacy is one of love, courage, and light. Though her physical presence is gone,...

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente has died aged 44, her family has announced.

Caliente – real name Bianca Castro -had in recent days suffered a serious health setback which included the loss of her right leg.

Her family made the following announcement Sunday:

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arebejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente.

“Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am, surrounded by her loving family and close friends.

“A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity.

“She touched countless lives through her artistry, activism, and the genuine connection she fostered with fans around the world.

“Her legacy is one of love, courage, and light. Though her physical presence is gone, the joy she shared and the space she helped...

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Jiggly Caliente had suffered a major health and personal setback.

The RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 contestant — whose real name is Bianca Castro — had her leg amputated after she “experienced a serious health setback,” her family confirmed on social media this weekend.

Update: Jiggly Caliente has died at the age of 44.

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arebejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente. Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am, surrounded by her loving family and close friends,” a social media message read early on Sunday.”

Jiggly Caliente attends Paramount+ & RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Cast Celebrate The S6 Premiere At Drive n’ Drag at Randallâ€.s Island Park on June 26, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Paramount+)

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She touched countless lives through her artistry,...

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” star and judge of “Drag Race: Philippines,” Jiggly Caliente has died. She was 44. Caliente had been suffering from complications due to a severe infection, and as a result, had undergone surgery losing most of her right leg.

The news was confirmed by her family, who shared the update on her Instagram page. They wrote, “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente. Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am, surrounded by her loving family and close friends.”

The family statement went on to say, “A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity. She touched countless lives through her artistry, activism, and the genuine connection she fostered with fans around the world. Her legacy is one of love,...

RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Bianca Castro, known by her drag name Jiggly Caliente, was hospitalized following a “severe infection” and had one of her legs amputated.

As a result of her health, Castro will also not be appearing on the fourth season of Drag Race Philippines, where she had been a judge since the first season.

“Over the last month Bianca has experienced a serious health setback. Due to a severe infection, she was hospitalized and, as a result, has undergone the loss of most of her right leg,” read the statement from Castro’s family shared on Instagram. “Because of these circumstances, Bianca will not be appearing in the upcoming season of RuPaul’s Drag Race Philippines, nor will she be participating in any public engagements for the foreseeable future. Her recovery will be extensive.”

Castro’s family asked for privacy for the drag queen and them “as they navigate this difficult journey together.

RuPaul’s Drag Race album and Pose star Jiggly Caliente is facing a severe infection.

The 44-year-old drag entertainer’s leg was amputated after “a serious health setback” over the past month, her family confirmed.

In a social media statement on Thursday (April 24), Jiggly‘s family – using her real name, Bianca Castro, revealed that “due to a severe infection, she was hospitalized,” resulting in “the loss of most of her right leg.”

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“Because of these circumstances, Bianca will not be appearing in the upcoming season of Drag Race Philippines, nor will she be participating in any public engagements for the foreseeable future,” they wrote, confirming that “her recovery will be extensive.”

Her family said her focus is now “on healing.”

They also asked fans to “uplift her with messages of hope and love on her social media channels.”

“Bianca‘s family and drag house...

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Morphine Love Dion is grateful to be alive after surviving a car crash that killed one person in L.A. On Monday, the drag performer shared that she was in recovery, though “traumatized,” at home in Miami after the accident last weekend.

“I was in a serious car accident suffering a fractured collarbone. I also broke my jaw in half for which I needed surgery to repair and [led] to the loss of several teeth,” Morphine wrote on Instagram. “I’m still a bit sad and...

International Drag Day was celebrated Wednesday night at the World of Wonder Gallery in Hollywood.

As guests enjoyed the festivities, which featured cupcakes as well as “RuPaul’s Drag Race” merch and cocktails, the evening’s performers — Jiggly Caliente, Pangina Heals and Nicky Doll — addressed political attacks against drag performers.

On Monday, Ohio representatives Josh Williams (R-Sylvania) and Angela King (R-Celina) introduced a bill at their statehouse that would ban “adult cabaret performances” that showcase “entertainers who exhibit a gender identity that is different from the performers’ or entertainers’ gender assigned at birth” in all locations outside of nightclubs or bars. The bill is the latest anti-drag motion to follow after Tennessee’s anti-drag show law, which was deemed unconstitutional by a federal judge in June. Measures have also been filed, with varying levels of success, in Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, and Idaho.

“These attacks on drag are just a cover up,...

After 15 seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race, over a dozen queens have unfortunately become the first contestants to sashay away. Given how much time and investment all the queens put into their Drag Race journeys, it's always heartbreaking to watch someone leave first. Thankfully, show creator RuPaul Charles and the cast of queer artists featured on the show have started celebrating the queens who were eliminated first on Drag Race over the years.

Despite the celebration, there will always be a contestant who will happen to go home first in a reality competition. After all, as long as eliminations are involved, someone has to leave the series before everyone else. At least RuPaul's Drag Race is known for finding different ways to constantly refer to these queens and celebrate their work in the show, no matter their placement. Now that both RuPaul's Drag Race season 15 has aired, it's time to look...

June is Pride month in the United States, which means it’s the perfect time to celebrate loved ones in your life who belong to the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+-centric streaming platform OUTtv and its free ad-supported TV (Fast) channel cohort OUTtv Proud unveiled programming for the channel during Pride month, and its lineup includes award-winning documentaries, original series, and more.

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OUTtv Proud originates from Fuse media and joins its expanding suite of diversity, equality, and inclusion-based Fast channels. It aims to super-serve LGBTQ+ audiences with a blend of rising stars and top talent in truly innovative programming, including many OUTtv original series, documentaries, films, and specials custom-made to entertain, advocate for and galvanize global queer audiences.

“Our mission to deliver programming by and for the LGBTQ+ community seems more crucial than ever in light of recent activities targeting the hard-earned rights of queers everywhere,...

She looks like Linda Evangelista. She’s a model. And now, Valentina is the cohost of “Drag Race Mexico” alongside global superstar Lolita Banana.

The announcement was made Friday on the main stage of DragCon LA, the world’s largest annual drag convention.

Valentina rose to fame during Season 9 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” The judges were enamored with her beauty and style, but her run ended after she famously protested taking off her facemask during her elimination lip-sync against Nina Bonina Brown, placing seventh.

She would later compete in “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4,” also finishing seventh. She’s appeared in her own Wow Presents Plus series and modeled in several fashion magazines, including Vogue Mexico, and appeared in Fox’s live musical “Rent.”

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For nearly two decades now, the contestants of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” have entertained audiences with their lip syncs, fierce looks and wild personalities. In all, there have been more than 20 American winners when you combine the regular show with the “All Stars” champions. But what about the — gulp — losers? Many of the queens who failed to take home the crown ended up being more successful in the long run than those who beat them. In our photo gallery above, we have pored through the roster of former queens to bring you the definitive list of the Top 20 most successful “RuPaul’s Drag Race” losers ever (in alphabetical order).

RuPaul Charles hosts the Emmy-winning series and is currently joined on the judging panel by Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley. In 2022, the reality TV program welcomed back eight of the most popular champions of all time for a special “All Winners” season.

There’s not enough RuPaul to go around the world. But the drag competition show he created in 2009 along with World of Wonder co-founders Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey continues to spread into new territories with his trademark spirit intact.

“Drag Race Philippines” will become the latest spinoff when it launches on Aug. 17 on Wow Presents Plus, joining 12 other international iterations of the franchise, along with all-star offerings. Last month, Jinkx Monsoon was crowned winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 7.

“Drag is an Esperanto. It’s a universal language, and it’s so visual,” says Bailey of the franchise’s appeal.

RuPaul hosts “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “All Stars,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.” But fans follow along regardless of who is fronting the competition, sharing their passion on social media.

“The first thing that grabs the viewers is the big little secret, which is that drag is universal,...

Drag Race is going big for the premiere of its latest international offshoot, which promises blood, sweat and tears. And that’s just in the promo.

Drag Race Philippines will now drop two episodes on premiere day (Wednesday, Aug. 17), TVLine has learned exclusively. The show is available to stream Stateside on Wow Presents Plus.

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A plethora of exciting new titles, including some exclusives, are headed to Crackle this November!

“Free streaming network Crackle announces new exclusives, movies, and series for November, including the Crackle original holiday feature A Great North Christmas. Crackle’s mix of Hollywood blockbusters, award-winning indies, classic TV, and hand-picked exclusive original content is always free!”

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Gayming Live will be debuting in New York on the weekend of July 30 and July 31, 2022, bringing your favorite queens and queer geek realness together for a weekend.

“Merging gay and geek culture, the event will be headlined by Jiggly Caliente, Juice Boxx, and Rock M Sakura, from RuPaul’s Drag Race and Biqtch Puddin’ and Erika Klash from The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula.

Gayming Live, a first-of-its-kind convention celebrating queer geek culture, is coming to New York City in July 2022.

The venture is the creation of Gayming Magazine, which also announced that its second annual Gayming Awards will air live on Twitch in April. The event will be hosted at the Brooklyn Expo Center on July 30 and 31.

It will feature panels, performances, and meet-and-greats with beloved drag queens like Jiggly Caliente, Juice Boxx, and Rock M. Sakura (from RuPaul's Drag Race), as well as Twitch’s Stream Queens all-drag gaming troupe, and various Irl gaming organizations, including NYC Gaymers and Geeks Out.

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(Warning: This post contains spoilers for the Season 6 finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.”)

“RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars” has crowned it’s winner.

Eureka, Kylie Sonique Love, Ginger Minj and Ra’Jah O’Hara came into Wednesday’s finale as the top four queens of the season, tasked with writing, recording and performing verses to RuPaul’s new song, “This Is Our Country,” featuring country music legend Tanya Tucker.

Ginger and Ra’Jah seemed like the frontrunners given their track record of challenge wins, though Kylie was a fan-favorite throughout the season and Eureka won the season’s hotly anticipated “game within a game” twist that allowed one eliminated queen to earn a spot in the final five by competing in a series of lip sync battles. Silky Nutmeg Ganache had seemed like the favorite to return, winning a stunning series of lip syncs back-to-back-to-back, but Eureka triumphed...

“RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 6 took a break from the competition this week in order to finally explain the “game within a game” twist that RuPaul Charles has been teasing all summer long. In short, every eliminated queen was given the chance to compete in a “Rudemption Lip-Sync Smackdown,” with the winner of each pairing advancing to the following week. Defying the odds, Silky Nutmeg Ganache was able to win six lip syncs, bringing her to the final challenge against recent eliminee Eureka. In true “Drag Race” fashion, viewers didn’t get to see who won that final lip sync and returned to the competition. Which queen do You think it was? Vote in our poll below and then defend your choice in the comments section.

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Silky’s first challenger was Jiggly Caliente,...

No, really, we’re asking: Which queen is returning to RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6? Even after this week’s episode, we still don’t know.

The long-awaited “game within a game” finally arrived in Episode 10, and it turned out to be pretty much exactly what fans expected: an all-out lip sync smackdown — in fact, it was literally called RuPaul’s Secret Rudemption Lip Sync Smackdown — that would end with one of the eliminated queens returning to the competition. It was a real treat for those viewers who love watching queens they’ve already forgotten about competing for a...

The time has come! It's been 84 years, but the game-within-a-game was revealed to the remaining queens on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 6 Episode 10.

After weeks of speculation, the lip-sync smackdown confirmed the theories burning through the internet. Of course, the queens would need to lip-sync to come back to the competition. Lip-syncing is the essence of Drag Race.

Nine queens entered, but only one would return. This is a Lip Sync For Your Life bloodbath!

The rudemption lip-sync smackdown had a great format to it.

Doing a sudden-death elimination order based on the most recent eliminated queen provided a fair and even set-up. Each queen had to work their way up and put in the effort to make it past the next round.

This tower model is better for this rudemption than the bracket-style in the Lip-Sync For The Crown. It wouldn't be fair to a queen like Pandora Boxx or Eureka!

This week on the 6th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” the 9 eliminated queens returned to the stage for the long-promised “game within a game” of the season. The concept was a secret lip-sync smackdown for redemption week by week as each queen was eliminated, with the last remaining queen positioned to re-enter the competition in a new final five. All was revealed to Rajah O’Hara, Ginger Minj, Trinity K. Bonet and Kylie Sonique Love back stage as they watched it play out like binge watching a wrestling tournament, dreading the fact that they are no longer the official top four.

Below, check out our minute-by-minute recap of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” season 6 episode 10 to find out who fought their way back into the competition in “Rudemption Lip-Sync Smackdown.” All Stars 6 is airing this summer on Paramount+ with new episodes added to the streaming service every Thursday at 3 am Et.

Of the nine queens who’ve been told to “sashay away” during this sixth cycle of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” fans have their fingers crossed that Scarlet Envy will be the one to return. Remember, there’s been a “game within a game” twist all season long, with host RuPaul Charles telling each eliminated contestant to stop packing their bags because it’s “not over yet.” In our recent poll, a leading 27% of viewers voted that they’re hoping for a second dose of Scarlet. There was a tie for second place as Jan and Eureka both earned 16% of the vote. See the complete poll results:

27% — Scarlet Envy

16% — Jan

16% — Eureka

11% — A’Keria C. Davenport

10% — Silky Nutmeg Ganache

10% — Pandora Boxx

4% — Jiggly Caliente

4% — Yara Sofia

2% — Serena ChaCha

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World of Wonder expands its global reach, bringing the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent of Drag Race over to the Philippines. Drag Race Philippines is the latest addition to the Drag Race franchise, with other iterations having touched down in Thailand, the United Kingdom, Holland, Chile, Spain and Canada.

The Drag Race production company, which is behind the Emmy-winning flagship RuPaul’s Drag Race series and Million Dollar Listing, will stream Drag Race Philippines exclusively on Wow Presents Plus globally.

“The Drag Race franchise has shined a spotlight on so many incredible queens from around the world and we are so excited to introduce audiences to the dazzling queens of the Philippines,” said World of Wonder co-founders Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey. “Wow Presents Plus was created to serve as a springboard for underrepresented voices, so we are thrilled to exclusively premiere Drag Race Philippines on the platform for our global viewers.

All season long, fans of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” have been warned there’s a “game within a game” twist on the horizon for the eliminated queens. Well, it looks like it’s finally here. After sashaying away in the ninth episode of the Paramount+ reality TV show, Eureka was given more information by host RuPaul Charles than anyone else before her. “Don’t leave, it’s not over … yet,” Mama Ru explained while Eureka ran around the werk room looking for a wig to wear to appear presentable. “Prepare for the lip sync of your life and report to the main stage. I’m waiting.”

Which eliminated queen do You want to return to the competition? Vote in our poll below and then make your predictions before the next episode streams on Thursday, August 19.

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Eureka, who readily admitted to being “ready to clock out,...

Who will be told to “sashay away” at the end of the August 12 episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 6? Our readers think they know. Eureka leads Gold Derby’s Episode 9 elimination predictions with 2/7 odds, followed by Trinity K. Bonet in second place at 15/2 odds. The other queens in the Top 5 — Kylie Sonique Love, Ra’Jah O’Hara and Ginger Minj — should be safe this week, per our predictions. Do you agree or disagree with our users’ odds? Hurry and make your predictions before the next episode streams on Paramount+.

Of note, Eureka is the only person still in the competition who has yet to win a main challenge. Kylie and Ra’Jah have each prevailed once, while Ginger and Trinity have both claimed victory twice. Eureka has, however, received high marks from the judges in five different episodes: “The Blue Ball,” “Halftime Headliners,” “Pink Table Talk,” “Show Up...

Who will be told to “sashay away” at the end of the August 5 episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 6? Our readers think they know.

Pandora Boxx leads Gold Derby’s elimination predictions with 2/11 odds, followed by Eureka in second place at 11/1 odds. Of note, these are the only two queens still in the competition that have yet to win a main challenge. To compare, Ginger Minj, Kylie Sonique Love and Ra’Jah O’Hara have each won a single challenge, while Trinity K. Bonet leads the pack with two victories. Do you agree or disagree with our users’ odds? Hurry and make your predictions before the next episode streams on Paramount+.

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At age 48, Pandora Boxx is the oldest contestant in the competition. She previously competed on Season 2 (where she came in fifth place) and All Stars 1 (placing 11th/12th). Pandora has received...

The phrase "yas, queen!" has never been more appropriate: Stars from RuPaul's Drag Race have recorded a holiday album.

The collection, Christmas Queens, drops Nov. 13, and its track list (below) features classic covers and original tunes by fan-favorites, from Sharon Needles to Jinkx Monsoon.

1. "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," Christmas Queens

2. "Everyday Is Christmas," Alaska

3. "Christma-Hannu-Kwanzaa-Ka," Ginger Minj

4. "Toyland," Miss Fame

5. "Jingle Bells," Sharon Needles

6. "12 Days of Christmas," Katya

7. "From Head to Mistletoe," Courtney Act

8. "Ratchet Christmas," Jiggly Caliente

9. "This Is How We Jew It," Detox

10. "Christmas Sweater," Alaska, Courtney Act & Willam

11. "A Very Cozby Christmas," Willam

12. "Christmas Is Coming,...

RuPaul's Drag Race is finally returning to the UK.

truTV has brightened our day by announcing that the reality show will kick off its fourth season on June 1.

This is the first time that these episodes have been shown on free to air UK TV - and as if that wasn't enough, each episode will be followed by sister show RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked.

The show sees legendary star RuPaul Charles guiding a group of hopeful drag queens through the competition, as they face styling, personality and performance challenges in an attempt to win the season.

And to make things even better, the bottom two contestants in each episode lip sync for their lives before RuPaul decides which one of them hasn't made the cut.

RuPaul is joined by judges Michelle Visage - who might just be familiar to Celebrity Big Brother fans - and Santino Rice and Billy B,...

Like many of you, I was shocked Monday night when, on RuPaul's Drag Race, Ru announced that one of the contestants, Willam Belli, had broken the rules and was being disqualified from the competition. (That's right. I love TV. Deal with it.)

Oddly enough, I had scheduled an interview with Willam last week, before the bomb dropped, for a second installment of my HuffPost blog "Queer Celebrities Need Love, Too," but after watching the show I decided to throw out all those questions.

My chat with Willam from yesterday (the day after all the drama) is below.

Hey, Willam. Tough night, huh? What happened, girl?

Well, I checked the Internet to find out why I was disqualified, and this is what my NancyDruPaul skills could come up with:

I was on heroin, and that's how I was able to be so calm when Phi Phi yelled at me.

I went out drinking the night before,...

It was "Dragazine" week on "RuPaul's Drag Race" (Mon. 10 p.m. Et on Logo) as the contestants each had to produce their own magazine.

As usual, the competition was fierce, but there may also have been some deliberate sabotage going on.

Jiggly Caliente was pondering making it "real" and making his dragazine a serious publication. Was that such a good idea?

Chad Michaels certainly didn't think so. "I suggest you do not do this for real," he warned. "I think you should make it funny. Everybody likes to laugh."

However, Phi Phi O'Hara decided to step in and offer some advice, telling Jiggly to keep it real "if you feel like you can get more with the serious route." Was it a sincere attempt to help Jiggly? Or was it more sinister?

An outraged Latrice Royale thought Phi Phi was just being "shady!"

Later, Phi Phi admitted to Willam that...

It was "Dragazine" week on "RuPaul's Drag Race" (Mon. 10 p.m. Et on Logo) as the contestants each had to produce their own magazine.

As usual, the competition was fierce, but there may also have been some deliberate sabotage going on.

Jiggly Caliente was pondering making it "real" and making his dragazine a serious publication. Was that such a good idea?

Chad Michaels certainly didn't think so. "I suggest you do not do this for real," he warned. "I think you should make it funny. Everybody likes to laugh."

However, Phi Phi O'Hara decided to step in and offer some advice, telling Jiggly to keep it real "if you feel like you can get more with the serious route." Was it a sincere attempt to help Jiggly? Or was it more sinister?

An outraged Latrice Royale thought Phi Phi was just being "shady!"

Later, Phi Phi admitted to Willam that...

Last month, the startlingly addictive reality show RuPaul's Drag Race, in which drag queens compete to snatch the crown of America's next drag superstar, started up for its fourth go around the track. This season is looking to be, as is the lingo, fierce. The new crew seems talented -- spunky and inventive, with an eye for the kinds of drama that make for "good television." Still, for a big-time show about a subcultural community, there's a lot of scary subtext bubbling under snappy comments and titular editing.

The racial polemics of RuPaul's Drag Race have been evident from the first season, when BeBe Zahara Benet was crowned over Nina Flores and Rebecca Glasscock due, in part, to her Miss-America-style appeals for health awareness in her native country, Cameroon (birthing her trademark call, "Camarooooon"). Back then, a fellow African-American contestant, Akasha, expressed her desire to be "a stripper or a...

Note: Do not read on if you have not seen Season 4, Episode 2 of "RuPaul's Drag Race."

We kick things off with a whole lot of shade for Jiggly Caliente, who nearly went home last week. In memoriam of the first queen to go, Alisa, apparently Jiggly deemed to necessary to wear a slashed, off-the-shoulder top a la Sammi on "Jersey Shore."

Jiggly is worried that the other queens are doing more than just reading her: "I feel like there's a target in the back of my head and all these bitches are trying to assassinate me," she says.

But ooh, gurl: We got SheMail. Ru's come to pump up the girls and says it's time for some necessary roughness (just don't hurt the face).

For the mini-challenge, the queens have to literally make asses of themselves. They have 30 minutes to use a whole lot of foam, packing peanuts and the...