More a side question about Drag Race along the way but a great interview with Lady Bunny
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/03/lady-bunny-take-me-up-high_n_3672603.html
― Ned Raggett, Saturday, 3 August 2013 18:48 (ten years ago) link
An old Coco interview, which explains her "good thing I'm Dominican" remark from the first episode: http://voices.yahoo.com/coco-montrese-classy-flair-12045288.html
Also, watching first season, I keep thinking that Bebe's last name is Neuwirth.
PS Nina Flowers 4ever.
― May I Call You Jiggleee? (Leee), Saturday, 3 August 2013 19:19 (ten years ago) link
Man that's a great interview with Coco there.
― Ned Raggett, Saturday, 3 August 2013 19:40 (ten years ago) link
I wish Ongina could be my drag mother, I'd call myself Wongina.
― May I Call You Jiggleee? (Leee), Monday, 5 August 2013 04:31 (ten years ago) link
Big ol' new interview with her Jinkxness
http://www.towleroad.com/2013/08/towleroad-interview-jinkx-monsoon.html
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 6 August 2013 02:37 (ten years ago) link
Finished S1 save for the reunion -- sounds like I should watch it for the SHADE OF IT ALL?
― May I Call You Jiggleee? (Leee), Saturday, 10 August 2013 21:40 (ten years ago) link
um YES
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Saturday, 10 August 2013 21:49 (ten years ago) link
also Tammy lets loose
With that creepy creepy forehead/eyebrow combo of hers? <_<
― May I Call You Jiggleee? (Leee), Saturday, 10 August 2013 21:50 (ten years ago) link
"Downtown" Tammie Brown.
― May I Call You Jiggleee? (Leee), Saturday, 10 August 2013 21:53 (ten years ago) link
she looks like a depression-era homemade doll. she gives me nighmares
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Saturday, 10 August 2013 21:57 (ten years ago) link
Oy, that headband covering Tammie's eyebrows doesn't help.
― May I Call You Jiggleee? (Leee), Saturday, 10 August 2013 22:19 (ten years ago) link
i like the idea behind what she's doing, and I love that era but she's just so terrifying with the lips & the scary eyebrows
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Saturday, 10 August 2013 22:20 (ten years ago) link
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8hqnb0wPq1r1emlm.gif
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Saturday, 10 August 2013 22:21 (ten years ago) link
This is why you need to see the reunion:
"You all called me losers and I don't see you out there walking children in nature." -Tammie Brown ...
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Saturday, 10 August 2013 22:24 (ten years ago) link
She looks like an alien!!
I'm watching it right now! Shannel shaves her butt!
― May I Call You Jiggleee? (Leee), Saturday, 10 August 2013 22:40 (ten years ago) link
OMG Santino vs. Shannel.
― May I Call You Jiggleee? (Leee), Saturday, 10 August 2013 22:45 (ten years ago) link
shannel is kinda terrifying too, for different reasons
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Saturday, 10 August 2013 22:51 (ten years ago) link
lol
OK Ru's speech in response to the Tammie thing is pretty powerful.
Also: Ongina b-boying!
― May I Call You Jiggleee? (Leee), Saturday, 10 August 2013 22:53 (ten years ago) link
yeah ru lost her SHIT with tammie.
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Saturday, 10 August 2013 22:55 (ten years ago) link
Seriously, her message there is something I want to internalize. Pls teach this str8 boi 2 b feerce.
Who was it from a later season that clowned on Tammie's "walking the children in nature" line?
― May I Call You Jiggleee? (Leee), Saturday, 10 August 2013 22:57 (ten years ago) link
ru did :)
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Sunday, 11 August 2013 00:18 (ten years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzWDjQ5GbsI
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Sunday, 11 August 2013 00:19 (ten years ago) link
...annnd Jinkx's show finally made the NYT in full
http://theater.nytimes.com/2013/08/12/theater/reviews/in-drag-for-90-years-vaudevillians-at-beechman-theater.html
― Ned Raggett, Sunday, 11 August 2013 23:06 (ten years ago) link
An interesting thing catching up with all the seasons after watching Season 5 first is that Alaska has been haunting the show since the beginning in a very real way. I don't remember, but is the second season the only one where she isn't shown onscreen (whether in an audition video or in the audience cheering on Shannon Needles)?
― May I Call You Jiggleee? (Leee), Friday, 16 August 2013 04:05 (ten years ago) link
And a neat Alaska interview: http://www.whatsuppub.com/arts_culture/stage/article_b7aea012-04f8-11e3-8e54-0019bb30f31a.html
― May I Call You Jiggleee? (Leee), Friday, 16 August 2013 04:11 (ten years ago) link
Rupaul drives Henry Rollins to pick up some Clash swag.
Cryptic Willam tweet: https://twitter.com/willambelli/status/372178776748081152
― Shannon Leeedles (Leee), Tuesday, 27 August 2013 17:39 (ten years ago) link
I love just reading that in his professional Willam voice.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 27 August 2013 17:40 (ten years ago) link
I think so -- and haunting is right! (Haus of Haunt, after all.)
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 27 August 2013 17:41 (ten years ago) link
My friend invited me to a drag show on Friday night and I just looked up who's going to be there -- Honey Mahogany's on the lineup!! :D
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Thursday, 29 August 2013 02:23 (ten years ago) link
Gods help me, I might be a fan of Tammie's now that I've watched some of All-Stars.
― Shannon Leeedles (Leee), Tuesday, 1 October 2013 04:22 (ten years ago) link
Jinkx at the summit meeting:
http://d3rm69wky8vagu.cloudfront.net/article-photos/large/1.167291.jpg
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 6 November 2013 17:18 (ten years ago) link
And a message from La Jinkx:
Not every Drag Race winner takes the same path...Each one of us have had careers distinctly different form one and other, fitting into what we are truly passionate about.I was fortunate enough to have one of my long time dreams come true, starring in a 6 time extended, off broadway show in New York City- performing for countless audiences and many people of note.Theater is not every drag queens dream, but it's mine, and thanks to mother RuPaul and RuPaul's Drag Race, I got to live out this dream this year.I know that this has made me appear less visible in the drag world while I was singing my heart out in the underworld of Hell's Kitchen, but my devotion to my community is stronger than ever.I have tried, in my way, to shine a positive light on where we are as a community. To show that personality, love, and positivity can still trump adversity and narrow mindedness.This year I tried to prove that a drag queen is every bit a legitimate artist and entertainer for every community, not just in the gay bar scene. I have tried to build a bridge between "us" and "them" with comedy, music, and heart.I feel proud of our community, that we are STILL fighting for equality and our right to be heard and recognized.Our community is worldwide. We fight not just for ourselves here in America, but we fight for our family in Russia, Brazil, and anywhere they tell you that you can't be who you were born to be. We continue to defy the world leaders who want to squash us, and show them that as a community, we are stronger than they could have ever imagined.My year as the reigning Drag Race winner may be coming to a close, but my efforts to change this world for the better are only gaining momentum.I have many projects that have been in the works, just waiting for the right time to release unto you all, and they are right around the corner.I am excited about the work I am doing with OraQuick, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research center and the HIV Vaccine Trial Units, and of course my future Projects with World of Wonder and Logo TV.Jinkx Monsoon has not "Vanished" and she is far from done with the work she is doing for all the queer little ducks out there. Monsoon season is still in full effect, so stay tuned for all that's in store.
Each one of us have had careers distinctly different form one and other, fitting into what we are truly passionate about.
I was fortunate enough to have one of my long time dreams come true, starring in a 6 time extended, off broadway show in New York City- performing for countless audiences and many people of note.Theater is not every drag queens dream, but it's mine, and thanks to mother RuPaul and RuPaul's Drag Race, I got to live out this dream this year.
I know that this has made me appear less visible in the drag world while I was singing my heart out in the underworld of Hell's Kitchen, but my devotion to my community is stronger than ever.I have tried, in my way, to shine a positive light on where we are as a community. To show that personality, love, and positivity can still trump adversity and narrow mindedness.This year I tried to prove that a drag queen is every bit a legitimate artist and entertainer for every community, not just in the gay bar scene. I have tried to build a bridge between "us" and "them" with comedy, music, and heart.
I feel proud of our community, that we are STILL fighting for equality and our right to be heard and recognized.Our community is worldwide. We fight not just for ourselves here in America, but we fight for our family in Russia, Brazil, and anywhere they tell you that you can't be who you were born to be. We continue to defy the world leaders who want to squash us, and show them that as a community, we are stronger than they could have ever imagined.
My year as the reigning Drag Race winner may be coming to a close, but my efforts to change this world for the better are only gaining momentum.
I have many projects that have been in the works, just waiting for the right time to release unto you all, and they are right around the corner.I am excited about the work I am doing with OraQuick, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research center and the HIV Vaccine Trial Units, and of course my future Projects with World of Wonder and Logo TV.
Jinkx Monsoon has not "Vanished" and she is far from done with the work she is doing for all the queer little ducks out there. Monsoon season is still in full effect, so stay tuned for all that's in store.
― Ned Raggett, Monday, 25 November 2013 20:43 (ten years ago) link
Season 6 not till Febtober. :(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEygyfpawDQ
― Matt Groening's Cousin (Leee), Monday, 25 November 2013 23:50 (ten years ago) link
A monthful of Jinkx started today: http://www.logotv.com/video/misc/983419/31-days-jinkx-monsoon-december-1.jhtml
― Matt Groening's Cousin (Leee), Monday, 2 December 2013 04:46 (ten years ago) link
Annnnd the posting of upcoming season 6 contestants has begun:
https://www.facebook.com/rupaulsdragrace
http://www.instagram.com/logotv
And elsewhere, I suppose.
― Ned Raggett, Friday, 6 December 2013 21:06 (ten years ago) link
And we got full trailer
http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-6-supertease-get-into-it-watch/12/2013/
― Ned Raggett, Monday, 9 December 2013 18:09 (ten years ago) link
Feb. 24: http://www.dragofficial.com/10/post/2014/01/rupauls-drag-race-season-6-premiere-date-finally-announced.html
― Neil Nosepicker (Leee), Monday, 13 January 2014 18:05 (ten years ago) link
yippeeeeeee
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Monday, 13 January 2014 18:20 (ten years ago) link
Aw yeah.
― Ned Raggett, Monday, 13 January 2014 18:54 (ten years ago) link
Splash!
― Alfre, Lord Woodard (Eric H.), Monday, 13 January 2014 19:10 (ten years ago) link
New trailer!
http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-super-teaser/01/2014/
― Ned Raggett, Monday, 13 January 2014 19:12 (ten years ago) link
Have to admit I'm an early fan of Courtney's and Ben's, because they're the only ones with puntastic names.
― Neil Nosepicker (Leee), Monday, 13 January 2014 21:28 (ten years ago) link
When are episodes available on the Logo site? 24 hours after initial broadcast?
― Neil Nosepicker (Leee), Tuesday, 14 January 2014 00:56 (ten years ago) link
Usually, I think.
Roll on Monday...in the meantime, tonight...
Ice Queens stars RuPaul’s Drag Race favorites Willam Belli as Tonya Harding and Morgan McMichaels as Nancy Kerrigan, with Delta Work as an FBI agent, Yara Sofia as Oksana Baiul, Vivienne Pinay as a newsreporter, Colby Melvin as Jeff Gillooly and Christopher Adames as Shane Stant
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 20 February 2014 03:06 (ten years ago) link
Colby Melvin ... Christopher Adames ...
What pathetic drag names.
― Eric H., Thursday, 20 February 2014 03:53 (ten years ago) link
ooh i need to be watching ice queens obv
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Thursday, 20 February 2014 04:50 (ten years ago) link
oh and speaking of Willam, gurl's got a new gig
http://www.dragofficial.com/11/post/2014/02/willam-belli-to-co-host-mtvs-real-world-st-show.html
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Thursday, 20 February 2014 04:54 (ten years ago) link
Yara Sofia as Oksana Baiul
If her Oksana Baiul is anything like her Amy Winehouse, I have to watch this.
― eeeLuvium (Leee), Thursday, 20 February 2014 17:32 (ten years ago) link
Meantime a new interview with Alaska:
http://thoughtcatalog.com/michael-podell/2014/02/an-exclusive-interview-with-alaska-from-rupauls-drag-race/
― Ned Raggett, Friday, 21 February 2014 17:32 (ten years ago) link