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People of the world, are you ready to spice up your life?Spice Girl Melanie Brown, aka Mel B, will join the judges’ panel for “Queen of the Universe” for the international drag talent competition’s second season. Returning to the panel are “Drag Race” mainstay Michelle Visage, actress/singer Vanessa Williams and drag superstar Trixie Mattel.Graham Norton is also back as series host.Each week, they will judge the world’s fiercest drag queens battle if out for global domination and countries go head-to-head spotlighting their top talent.This season’s cast includes:Season 2 of “Queen of the Universe” will premiere on Paramount+ with two back-to-back episodes exclusively on the service Friday, June 2 in the U.S.

Billboard Dance Club charts, he and Bailey have found precious few opportunities to work together again.“He came back to D.C. when I did the Tracks reunion at Town years ago,” says Bailey, co-owner of D.C.’s dearly-missed Town Danceboutique.

RuPaul’s Drag Race has ended and a winner — Sasha Colby — has been crowned. Rumors are that an eighth installment of the main show’s spin-off, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, has already been filmed — though so far, no official announcement has been made regarding the cast or release date.So, for those who just can’t get enough of drag queens on their TV, what’s a viewer to do until RPDR returns in one form or another?There’s always the option of going back and rewatching older seasons, or there are other programs out there that might scratch that itch.Here are five drag-themed TV shows that might be perfect for filling a Drag Race-sized void.Call Me MotherLaunched in October 2021, Call Me Mother borrows heavily from RuPaul’s Drag Race, though that’s not shocking for any reality TV competition series that features drag queens.In this Canadian iteration, aspiring drag performers are welcomed into one of three drag houses to take part in team challenges and showcase their talents.

Christina Aguilera, Bad Bunny and Jennifer Coolidge picked up wins at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards, which were hosted at the The Beverly Hilton on Thursday evening (March 30) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The universe’s biggest drag queen singing competition is back.

is finally back with season 2. The world's fiercest competition, which sees each drag queens debuting a new musical number in front of a live audience and a «Pop Dival Panel» of judges, returns to Paramount+ on Friday, June 2. And among this year's contestants are queens from nine countries including the United States, Mexico, Brazil, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Israel, the United Kingdom, Italy and Australia. Executive produced by RuPaul and hosted by Graham Norton, follows some of the world's most talented performers as they battle it out for global domination during head-to-head singing battles spotlighting their wide range of talent.

Queen of the Universe returns for a second season on Paramount+ with Graham Norton as host. The show is set to premiere on the streamer starting March 31 in the U.S. and Canada with the U.K., Latin America, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Australia seeing it on April 1.

is finally back with season 2. The world's fiercest competition, which sees each drag queens debuting a new musical number in front of a live audience and a «Pop Dival Panel» of judges, returns to Paramount+ on Friday, March 31.

Vanessa Williams stepping out during New York Fashion Week with her three daughters!

EXCLUSIVE: Vanessa Williams’ personal story about the scandal that forced her to resign the Miss America crown in 1984 is in the works for the small screen. Sony Pictures Television has optioned the rights to her story to develop as a limited series, with veteran Neil Meron executive producing.

Black Theatre United has announced the line-up for its inaugural gala next month, and it’s a stellar one: Vanessa Williams, Norm Lewis, Audra McDonald, LaChanze, Capathia Jenkins, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Darius de Haas, Natasha Yvette Williams and Lillias White, for starters.

Kim Kardashian is looking to expand her horizons.

Denise’s Instagram account and to her own, in which she wrote: “As many of you have seen, my posts have been positive and up lifting. I am trying to keep my spirits up and support those who need it.

Desperate Housewives is a modern classic.

Taking a summer vacation to New York City this year? Broadway is ready for your visit!

“POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive.”An insider told People that the 74-year-old former senator and presidential candidate brought spectators to their feet, the first time by simply walking to her seat at New York City’s Schubert Theater.The second round of applause came in the first act when a reporter character, played by Lilli Cooper, asked the fictional First Lady on stage, actress Vanessa Williams, why she wasn’t president.“That’s the eternal question, isn’t it?” Williams responded, shifting the audience’s attention to Clinton, who cheered her on for over a minute, according to the outlet. Clinton likely related to the show better than any attendee as “POTUS,” which tells the story of a fictional commander in chief relying on the women of the White House to keep him out of trouble. Clinton was first lady from 1993 to 2001 as wife of former President Bill Clinton.

Trixie Mattel is getting candid about her future in the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise.

Time to kick back! Hollywood is buzzing about how they’re relaxing this summer.

previous one with WBTV, signed back in 2020.Thede’s current projects include the acclaimed “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” which was renewed for a fourth season earlier this month. Starring, created, showrun, executive produced and written by Thede, the historic sketch series is made entirely by and for Black women, whose skits touch on topics like sex, relationships, religion and social norms.

Mel B has joined the star-studded panel of season 2. The global superstar will appear alongside returning judges, Vanessa Williams, Trixie Mattel and Michelle Visage, as well as returning host Graham Norton as they search for the most talented drag queen who can perform live in front of an audience. Mel B replaces Leona Lewis, who was part of the panel during season 1 when Brazil’s Grag Queen was awarded the top prize. The singer and Spice Girl, of course, has no shortage of experience when it comes to reality competitions, having previously judged on, (U.K.), (Australia) as well as presented (U.K.). Mattel, meanwhile, recently opened up to ET about what she loved most about judging the competition.

Mel B is set as a judge for Season 2 of Paramount+’s drag queen singing competition Queen of the Universe. She joins returning judges Michelle Visage, Vanessa Williams and Trixie Mattel, along with Graham Norton, who returns as host. The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and World of Wonder, producers of the Emmy-winning RuPauls Drag Race franchise. Mel B takes over the spot held by Leona Lewis, who served as judge on the first season.

Sasha Urban editorGlobal superstar Melanie Brown, also known as Mel B or Scary Spice, will join the judges panel for Season 2 of global drag queen singing competition “Queen of the Universe,” Paramount+ announced Monday.Joining her on the panel will be three judges from Season 1: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” judge Michelle Visage, Grammy nominee Vanessa Williams and “Drag Race All Stars” winner Trixie Mattel. Graham Norton returns as host, while singer Leona Lewis will not return to the judges’ panel.As one of five members of the Spice Girls, Brown has spent the last 30 years crafting a career as a television entertainer, theater performer, author and movie actor.

K.J. Yossman Graham Norton is one of the U.K.’s best-loved hosts. As well as interviewing guests from Tom Cruise to Adele on his weekly chat show, “The Graham Norton Show,” he is infamous for his biting commentary of the Eurovision Song Contest on BBC One, where he doesn’t hesitate to poke (gentle) fun at both the institution and the acts.And, as Variety revealed last year, now Norton is the host of “Queen of the Universe,” a new drag queen singing competition from World of Wonder, the producers behind “Ru Paul’s Drag Race,” which also features Leona Lewis, Trixie Mattel, Michelle Visage and Vanessa Williams on the judging panel.Ahead of Paramount+ launching in the U.K.

Broadway is about to make history. On Thursday, the Nederlander Organization announced it will rename the Brooks Atkinson Theatre after legendary performer Lena Horne, who died in 2010 at 92.

Nouveau Productions, which Frazier runs with his husband Robert Pullen.All told, the special, star-studded programming to date has been strong in LGBTQ interest and appeal, ranging from an Ella Fitzgerald-themed Christmas show starring Vanessa Williams to the recently launched “Broadway in Concert” series featuring contemporary stars of the Great White Way paying tribute to iconic musicals.None of the specials have been quite as gay, however, as the latest, the explicitly queer-themed True Colors: LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs.Timed to kick off June’s Pride month, the program features real-life stories of hope, resilience, and triumph from members of the LGBTQ community, including former NBA player Jason Collins and acclaimed Sex and the City star and activist Cynthia Nixon, tied together with musical performances by a hodgepodge of queer talent, accompanied by the APO under Frazier and hosted by transgender Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider.The performance lineup includes the pioneering lesbian folk/rock duo the Indigo Girls with their chart-topping breakout hit “Closer to Fine,” Drag Race alums Peppermint, Alexis Michelle, and Jujubee giving a spin of “(A Little More) Mascara” from La Cage aux Folles, trans opera singer Breanna Sinclairé covering “Somewhere” from West Side Story, and Tony-, Emmy-, and Grammy-winning stage veteran André de Shields (Hadestown) reviving “The Colors of My Life” from the 1980 musical Barnum.Additional performers include Glee star Chris Colfer, persevering contemporary Christian singer Trey Pearson formerly of the group Everyday Sunday, and young indie-pop artist Morgxn.Premiering Saturday, June 4, on www.PBS.org, the PBS Video app, and select PBS stations nationwide.Local affiliate WETA is

 is coming back for another round! On Thursday, the network announced that the Emmy-nominated narrative comedy series has been renewed for a fourth season.The series, which debuted in August 2019, concluded its third season on May 13 and features a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations." has created an indelible mark thanks to the trust and support of the incredible team at HBO. We are ecstatic to be heading into a fourth season that means so much to our cast, crew, and the dedicated audience who so passionately loves our show," show creator, showrunner, executive producer, writer and star Robin Thede said in a statement. «Robin, Gabrielle, Ashley, and Skye brought so much life to each character they portrayed in every sketch.

One of the spring’s hottest Off Broadway tickets will make the move to Broadway this summer: The acclaimed, sold-out Encores! production of the James Lapine-Stephen Sondheim classic Into The Wood will transfer to Broadway’s St. James Theatre on June 28 for a strictly limited eight-week engagement.

salade niçoise and pommes frites at Petite Boucherie. “I was like, ‘Keep an eye out to see if anything’s happening.

Broadway’s “POTUS” —a role she’s been gathering material for her entire life. “I’ve met five first ladies in my lifetime, which has been pretty extraordinary, so I’ve got some great history to pull from,” the 59-year-old told The Post via Zoom on Friday.

lead actress comedy, only six Black women have been nominated since its inception in 1966 — Diahann Carroll (“Julia”), Isabel Sanford (“The Jeffersons”), Nell Carter (“Gimme a Break!”), Phylicia Rashad (“The Cosby Show”), Tracee Ellis Ross (“Black-ish”) and Issa Rae (“Insecure”). Sanford was the only Black woman to win the category in 1981.Read more: Variety’s Awards Circuit Emmys Predictions HubIn supporting actress comedy, we’ve seen a minor increase in the representation of Black talent but still not enough compared to the presence in the industry.