Instagram DQ Phoenix has taken to imitating America’s 45th on her Instagram with hilarious outcomes.
Taking a word (or two) a day, Phoenix is slowly creating a sort of dictionary of Donald Trump terms, helping people to understand the overused words the President says on a daily basis.
So far we’ve seen descriptions of “Tremendous”, “Chicken”, “Impeach”, “Melania” and of course, “Trump”.
Today’s word of the day, saw Phoenix explain what “Trump” means.
The videos, which the drag queen has titled “Today’s Trump Word of the Day”, are keeping fans across the globe amused, especially when explaining how to say the words – like ‘Tremendous’, which she explains must be said like “your lips are on fire”.
For Melania, the President’s wife, Phoenix explains “You may think it’s a viral disease from China, but it’s not. It’s my wife, so one might say, ‘Melania, get back in the plane’
For “Impeach”, Phoenix explains, “It’s a new one for me… no, it’s not the colour of my skin or a peach in something. It’s something they do to try and get rid of a fantastic and amazing, terrific president.
And our favourite “Tremendous”, which the real President Trump happens to say repeatedly, Phoenix explains, “you say it like your lip are on fire… you can use it with anything… If there’s a fire it’s a tremendous fire – hunger – tremendous hunger, Trump? Tremendous.
Blu Hydrangea is already known to be one talented and shady queen from her time on season one of Drag Race UK, but her new Tik Tok video takes the shade up another level after she flawlessly reenacts that famous reading from The Vivienne to Divina DeCampo about her red hair and silver dress.
Blu uses one of the most ferocious takedowns in the entire series where The Vivienne says to Divina,
“To be 100% honest with yer, now that I’ve seen you here, you are twenty times the drag queen you are in the outside world.
“Because in the last 10 years I’ve seen Divina in a red wig and a silver dress.
To which Divina comes back with, “Bullsh*t, a red wig and a silver dress? I don’t think”.
Blu Hydrangea shows just how epicly savage she can be!
That entire scene is now reacted in glorious Tik Tok fashion with Blu miming along, applying perfect makeup wearing a red wig and silver dress.
” If you can work the clubs, you can work anywhere”
One of the UK’s favourite Drag Queens, Fanny Burns is celebrating 20 years in the business. The Weston-Super-Mare Pride hostess shared the cutest throwback photos and memories of her as “Matt Lewis” at the tender age of 15 and 17, including how he used to sell CDs for a fiver out the back of his dad’s Fiat Punto!
Taking to Instagram she said,
“So pre drag … many moons ago, I spent 4 years on the midlands ‘Club and Pub’ scene under the name ‘Matt Lewis’
Talking about the throwback pictures on Instagram she added, “On the left was the year 2000 – aged 15, and the right 2002 having just recorded my second CD, which we sold out the back of my dad’s Fiat Punto for a fiver after shows.
“Hardest Gigs”
The queen also shared that although the audience wasn’t always the most receptive, the clubs were a “worthwhile stomping ground” adding that if you could “work the clubs, you can work anywhere”.
She added, “These were some of the HARDEST gigs …. no sat navs, no social media, and a crowd that would make Simon Cowell look like a ‘Kids Party Clown’.
A hard, but worthwhile, stomping ground. If you can work the clubs, you can work anywhere.
This in mind, 2020 I celebrate 20 years of being an Entertainer, I’m blessed to have made a life out of being on stage
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.
Having been crowned she said: “I’m made up, I’ve just won the first-ever season of Drag Race UK this is nuts. That crown is going to look gorgeous, I can see me there washing the dishes in it.”
(C) BBC – Photographer: Leigh Keily
All three of the final queens (Divina De Campo, Baga Chipz and The Vivienne) went into the final with three RuPeter badges each, so it was a level playing field.
At the beginning of the episode, The Vivienne said: “If you think I’ve gone through all these challenges to go home without a crown you can piss right off.”
(C) BBC / World of Wonder – Photographer: Guy Levy
The UK version differs from the US version in that there is no cash prize or sponsored mini prizes, for the mini-challenges set by RuPaul each week, instead, the queens win a “RuPeter badge”.
The Vivienne – (C) BBC / World of Wonder – Photographer: Guy Levy
However fan favourite The Vivienne has hit out at drag queens who say they aren’t impressed with winning just a badge – reminding them that there is more than just a badge at stake for anyone who takes part in the show.
In a tweet she explained that the girls are winning a lot more than a badge, that they are, in fact, winning their “dream careers”.
She wrote, “‘Im not applying for drag race s2! I want more than a badge’ We get more than a badge, a LOT more than a badge. #dreamcareer
‘Im not applying for drag race s2! I want more than a badge’ We get more than a badge, a LOT more than a badge. #dreamcareer
Get ready Hunties. RuPaul’s Drag Race UKhas been greenlit for a second series for 2020. The new series will again be available on BBC 3 – via the BBC iPlayer.
Although the brand new series has only just been announced its likely that it will broadcast/stream at around the same time of year that series 1 commenced. Meaning that Season 2 of Drag Race UK should start in late September. This hasn’t been confirmed by the BBC.
We will update this page when this information becomes available.
When will the new queens for Season 2 of Drag Race UK be announced?
We expect that the new crop of queens for Season 2 of Drag Race UK will be announced in late August next year, this will correspond with the cast announcement for series 1.
We will update this page when this information becomes available.
Drag events have that unique ability to bring fun and excitement to all areas of the community. While they’re a huge draw for the LGBT community, these events provide fun for everyone.
But what really makes a night at a drag show really stand out from the crowd? Perhaps the biggest global events will answer that question. Here are five shows that you simply cannot miss.
If one TV show seeped beyond the reaches of the LGBT community to earn a wider audience, it’s RuPaul’s Drag Race. A reality show designed to find the best drag artist around, it even drew a grudging approval from a host of straight viewers.
The good news for all is that the Drag Race is on tour and in 2019, it’s a global phenomenon. Hosted by Michelle Visage under the title of Werq the World, all of your favourite superstars from the show are here. The event takes in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia so there really is no escape from the Drag Race phenomenon and while the Tour is already underway, it runs right through to the end of 2019 with tickets left for all remaining shows.
Michelle Visage will be your host for the live show and will introduce such great acts as Detox, Bob, Asia. Peppermint and Shangela to name just five of the cast. For fans of the TV show, this is not to be missed. Even if RuPaul’s Drag Race has skipped your radar, this is a night of pure fun that has to be seen to be believed.
Austin Drag Festival
Austin Drag Festival is a fixed event that doesn’t go out on tour – but it’s one of the longer-established events on the drag circuit. For those in the vicinity or for fans who want to make a special trip, it’s well worth the expense.
Held across four days in November, this event attracts hundreds of drag artists from all over the world and it boasts over 400 performances across the weekend. Meet and greets are available with your favourite stars while there is a drag market and even a workshop where you can learn the ropes and become a top drag act yourself.
If your appetite has been whetted by the Austin Drag Festival, the official website offers information on flights and accommodation to make this the most memorable of weekends for fans of drag.
Some of the greatest drag events across the world are held in some exotic locations across far-flung corners of the globe, but for those who are confined to barracks between now and the end of the year, there is a way to enjoy your favourite drag artists in most LGBT cities – at drag queen bingo.
As drag events go, drag queen bingo perhaps an unlikely pairing in a game that is thought of more as a pastime for straight ladies over a certain age. The original concept of Drag Queen Bingo was dreamt up by Judy Werle in Seattle in the 1990s. It was a fun way for the early LGBT community to get together to play and to raise money for the AIDS charity Chicken Soup Brigade at the same time.
While the game remains popular in the US, drag queen bingo is now being held in Amsterdam, London and Berlin. It’s like conventional bingo but with a drag caller and a whole feast of fun so get dressed and look forward to a great night out. Intrigued? Head over to Wink Bingo to learn more about some of the best drag bingo events.
Christmas Queens
The festive season is the perfect time to celebrate all things relating to drag artists and events and Christmas Queens is your perfect partner. This is predominantly a UK event which has been held over the holiday season for a number of years and it tours up and down the country. There is, however, a clear focus on towns and cities with a strong LGBT community including sunny and welcoming Brighton down on the South Coast.
The show largely features the best artists from the UK but there are appearances from overseas acts, too. The festive theme is carried on throughout the performance with sketches and songs including We Three Queens and a unique LGBT friendly look at Let It Snow.
Since its launch, Christmas Queens has grown steadily in size and the 2018 tour will take in 10 dates in the UK before crossing overseas and adding a further six shows across Europe from Amsterdam to Helsinki.
Tickets are widely available from online sources but if you can’t get along, don’t worry because the official site’s webstore has a host of merchandise including CDs and downloads.
Partysane
For so long, Berlin has been a mecca for drag queens, as one look at David Bowie’s music video for Boys Keep Swinging can demonstrate. Watch the video and you’ll see the Thin White Duke dressed as drag queens of various vintages. The drag scene in Germany’s capital preceded Bowie and his legacy lives on, partly in the crazy Partysane event.
In many ways, this event could be the decadent Berlin of Cabaret, and there is certainly a harder edge to the Partysane shows. The host, Gloria Viagra, is the moustache-toting temptress and this is an event that combines the best in drag entertainment with a traditional club night featuring some of the hottest DJs in town.
Not able to get to Berlin? Don’t worry – the Partysane roadshow goes on tour. In 2014, it made its London debut at the Dalston Superstore and it has been gradually making its way around Europe. This is not always a regular show on the annual drag circuit so keep a close eye out for future dates. Even if the event isn’t on the forthcoming calendar then don’t worry as you are sure to find the iconic Gloria Viagra, dubbed as the Empire State Building of the Berlin scene, in one of the many drag clubs around the city.
The Go Wig Tour has been cancelled just a day after promoters requested that RuPaul’s name be removed from any advertising.
According to the ticket seller, Ticketmaster, the UK stretch of the Go Wig Tour has been cancelled and asked vendors and outlets who were promoting the UK segment of the tour to remove any promotions of the tour.
Yesterday, in an email seen by THEGAYUK, vendors and outlets were asked to remove any mention of RuPaul and only to use artwork directly associated with the Go Wig Tour. In the update it was announced that Yvie Oddly would also not be appearing.
One of the venues which was due to host the tour the O2 Ritz in Manchester released a statement and said that anyone who had bought tickets for the event would be able to get a refund.
Drag Race’s “first cis-gender” considered contestant has said that she would consider auditioning for the UK version of the show.
Speaking with THEGAYUKFelicia Heals said “who knows where life will take me” when we asked her whether she’d consider enterting the greatly anticipated UK version of RuPaul’s Drag Race, which is due to air in the UK on BBC 3 in 2019.
Felicia made headlines around the world, when Drag Race Thailand showed a segement where she auditioned to be part of the show. However, unfortunately she didn’t make the top 14, but has vowed to try out again for season three as long as the process remained “open to other genders“.
The bio-queen also paid tribute to UK drag telling THEGAYUK that she was a fan of British drag, “you guys have some amazing queens” but said that the flight to the UK from Thailand might be a little too far for her to join the show.
Championing non-traditional drag, which usually sees men dressed as heightened versions of women, Russian-born Heals said that she hoped the UK would be as open as the Thailand version, saying “I do hope the UK version will be open to all genders like drag race thailand is”.
Casting is currently open for the UK version with queens urged to fill out an application at the Talent Talks website.
Drag RaceThailand has cast its very first cis-gender drag queen called Felicia Heals in the upcoming series on the audition show, which premiered last week. The queen says she’s a “dominatrix diva with the double Ds to prove it” and has only been doing drag for 12 months.
Unfortunately, Felicia didn’t end up in the top 14 queens, but told THEGAYUK.com that she plans to enter Season 3 of Drag Race Thailand, saying “I’m going to be auditioning for season 3 if it (is) open to other genders”
Speaking to GSN Heals says that she decided against being a drag king revealing “it didn’t feel right”.
Felicia Heals has said that she hopes that her appearance in the show will encourage other cisgender drag queens, also known as “bio queens” to be “more accepted and loved”.
Asia O’Hara, Detox, Eureka O’hara, Kameron Michaels, Kim Chi, Monét X Change, Naomi Smalls, Sharon Needles Violet Chachki and Michelle Visage are all coming to Edinburgh in 2019 here’s where you can get tickets.
RuPaul’s Drag Race ‘Werq The World Tour’ is returning to Edinburgh in 2019 with its biggest UK show ever. The tour which showcases some of the best stars from the hit TV series will play Manchester’s O2 Apollo Manchester on the 9th May 2019.
BOOK TICKETS TO SEE WERQ THE WORLD in Edinburgh
Produced by Voss Events, Drag Race producers World of Wonder and VH1, the all-new production follows a team of intergalactic queens including Aquaria, Asia O’Hara, Detox, Eureka O’Hara, Kameron Michaels, Kim Chi, Monét X Change, Naomi Smalls, Sharon Needles and Violet Chachki on their mission to the sun to save our solar system from a dark entity intent on harnessing its power.
Mission leader Michelle Visage guides the audience through the universe for a dynamic display of the wonders held by each planet and its regal sovereign.
Tickets go on sale December 19 (pre-sale begins December 17), just in time for the holidays.
“This is the biggest, most elaborate production we have ever created,” says an exuberant Brandon Voss, the show’s producer.
“The music, sets, fashion, choreography and lighting are all a cosmic feast for the senses. Audiences will be in awe as their favourite queens come together on some incredible numbers.”
“Werq the World is the official Drag Race tour for a reason,” continues Visage. “The show has always been a theatrical production of the highest calibre but in 2019, we’re stepping it up into the stratosphere. This show is going to leave fans gagging and I’m not afraid to say that my performance, in particular, will give you life.”
Voss Events is a leading production company that consistently delivers superior entertainment programming. Past events have featured stars such as Lady Gaga and Cher.
The queens will be coming to Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester, London, Bristol, Glasgow and Sunderland.
The WERQ THE WORLD TOUR will travel major cities in Europe, Asia, Australia, North and Latin America in 2019. To book tickets for the Edinburgh date click here
