Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
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2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program Welcome To Wrexham — “Wromance,” — Season 1, Episode 17 (Airs October 12th) — Pictured: (l-r) Rob MCelhenney, Ryan Reynolds. Cr: FX.
Weekly Commentary: After a shell-shocking 10th season, “Vanderpump Rules” picked up its first-ever Emmy nom and stands a solid chance of it winning the prize. Also,...
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program Welcome To Wrexham — “Wromance,” — Season 1, Episode 17 (Airs October 12th) — Pictured: (l-r) Rob MCelhenney, Ryan Reynolds. Cr: FX.
Weekly Commentary: After a shell-shocking 10th season, “Vanderpump Rules” picked up its first-ever Emmy nom and stands a solid chance of it winning the prize. Also,...
- 8/23/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official awards predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis; Awards Circuit Column, a weekly analysis dissecting the trends and contenders by television editor Michael Schneider (for Emmys) and Davis (for Oscars); Awards Circuit Podcast, a weekly interview series with talent and an expert roundtable discussion; and Awards Circuit Video analyzes various categories and contenders by Variety's leading awards pundits. Variety's unmatched coverage gives its readership unbeatable exposure in print and online, as well as provide inside reports on all the contenders in this year's awards season races.
To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit The Emmys Collective
Visit each category, per the individual awards show from The Emmys Hub
To see old predictions and commentary,...
To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit The Emmys Collective
Visit each category, per the individual awards show from The Emmys Hub
To see old predictions and commentary,...
- 8/19/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official awards predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis; Awards Circuit Column, a weekly analysis dissecting the trends and contenders by television editor Michael Schneider (for Emmys) and Davis (for Oscars); Awards Circuit Podcast, a weekly interview series with talent and an expert roundtable discussion; and Awards Circuit Video analyzes various categories and contenders by Variety's leading awards pundits. Variety's unmatched coverage gives its readership unbeatable exposure in print and online, as well as provide inside reports on all the contenders in this year's awards season races.
To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit The Emmys Collective
Visit each category, per the individual awards show from The Emmys Hub
To see old predictions and commentary,...
To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit The Emmys Collective
Visit each category, per the individual awards show from The Emmys Hub
To see old predictions and commentary,...
- 8/19/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix debuted a trailer for Season 4 of “Cobra Kai,” which premieres on Dec. 31.
The series takes place more than 30 years after the events of the 1984 film “The Karate Kid,” which culminated in Daniel Larusso’s (Ralph Macchio) triumph against Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) at the All Valley Karate Tournament. Their rivalry lasts throughout the decades, but in Season 4, Daniel’s Miyagi-Do and Johnny’s Eagle Fang dojos join forces to take down the Cobra Kai dojo led by their enemy John Kreese (Martin Kove) at the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament.
“If Johnny and I can actually work together and we win, Cobra Kai will be out of business,” Daniel says to his wife Amanda (Courtney Henggeler) in the trailer, which you can watch below.
“You gotta take things to the next level,” Johnny says to his students. “Eagles do not respond. They swoop down and take whatever they want.
The series takes place more than 30 years after the events of the 1984 film “The Karate Kid,” which culminated in Daniel Larusso’s (Ralph Macchio) triumph against Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) at the All Valley Karate Tournament. Their rivalry lasts throughout the decades, but in Season 4, Daniel’s Miyagi-Do and Johnny’s Eagle Fang dojos join forces to take down the Cobra Kai dojo led by their enemy John Kreese (Martin Kove) at the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament.
“If Johnny and I can actually work together and we win, Cobra Kai will be out of business,” Daniel says to his wife Amanda (Courtney Henggeler) in the trailer, which you can watch below.
“You gotta take things to the next level,” Johnny says to his students. “Eagles do not respond. They swoop down and take whatever they want.
- 12/9/2021
- by Selome Hailu and Katie Song
- Variety Film + TV
The 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards is in the books.
Netflix was the big winner this year with 44 trophies, including a leading 10 at the primetime ceremony and 34 at the Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies last weekend, to wipe out the competition. The combined HBO/HBO Max was next with 19, including nine wins tonight, followed by Disney+ with 14, including one tonight. Apple TV+ is next with 10, including four tonight. NBC has eight, and VH1 took six; both took home one statuette Sunday night.
73rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards: Deadline’s Full Coverage
See the updated list of wins by program and network/platform here.
Netflix’s The Crown and The Queen’s Gambit are this year’s co-leaders with 11 Emmys each. NBC’s Saturday Night Live is next with with eight overall, including Comedy Sketch Series on Sunday night. Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso was a big winner with Sunday night for a total of seven.
Netflix was the big winner this year with 44 trophies, including a leading 10 at the primetime ceremony and 34 at the Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies last weekend, to wipe out the competition. The combined HBO/HBO Max was next with 19, including nine wins tonight, followed by Disney+ with 14, including one tonight. Apple TV+ is next with 10, including four tonight. NBC has eight, and VH1 took six; both took home one statuette Sunday night.
73rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards: Deadline’s Full Coverage
See the updated list of wins by program and network/platform here.
Netflix’s The Crown and The Queen’s Gambit are this year’s co-leaders with 11 Emmys each. NBC’s Saturday Night Live is next with with eight overall, including Comedy Sketch Series on Sunday night. Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso was a big winner with Sunday night for a total of seven.
- 9/20/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, VH1 revealed a first look at “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Vegas Rescue,” and Netflix released a trailer for Season 2 of “Trinkets.”
Dates
The third season of “Big Hero 6: The Series” will premiere Sept. 21 on Disney Xd and DisneyNow. The new season will feature two 11-minute stories and follow the Big Hero 6 team as they face off against Noodle Burger Boy, in order to save San Fransokyo. The Emmy-nominated series is voiced by K-pop stars Nichkhun Horvejkul and Jae Park, as well as guest stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Nichole Bloom. It is produced by Disney Television Animation.
Spectrum Originals announced the second season of “L.A.’s Finest” will premiere Sept. 9, and the eight-part crime drama “Temple” is set to premiere Oct. 26. In the new season of “L.A.’s Finest,” Syd Burnett (Gabrielle Union) mourns the loss of her friend, while Nancy McKenna (Jessica Alba) must...
Dates
The third season of “Big Hero 6: The Series” will premiere Sept. 21 on Disney Xd and DisneyNow. The new season will feature two 11-minute stories and follow the Big Hero 6 team as they face off against Noodle Burger Boy, in order to save San Fransokyo. The Emmy-nominated series is voiced by K-pop stars Nichkhun Horvejkul and Jae Park, as well as guest stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Nichole Bloom. It is produced by Disney Television Animation.
Spectrum Originals announced the second season of “L.A.’s Finest” will premiere Sept. 9, and the eight-part crime drama “Temple” is set to premiere Oct. 26. In the new season of “L.A.’s Finest,” Syd Burnett (Gabrielle Union) mourns the loss of her friend, while Nancy McKenna (Jessica Alba) must...
- 8/13/2020
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
VH1 “Ru-vealed” today that the RuPaul Drag universe will continue to expand and slay with the new docuseries RuPaul’s Drag Race: Vegas Revue, which is set to premiere at 8 p.m. Friday, August 21. An extended first look will air during Friday the season finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5.
The new series will follow six legendary drag queens in their professional and personal journeys as performers in RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! residency, which kicked off at the Flamingo Las Vegas in early 2020. The cast includes Season 11 winner Yvie Oddly, as well as fan favorites Asia O’Hara, Derrick Barry, Kameron Michaels, Naomi Smalls and Vanessa “Vanjie” Mateo.
The series will give a behind the scenes look at the Las Vegas strip stage show on and puts the spotlight on the queens as they slay the stage at the Flaming with their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent.
Summer...
The new series will follow six legendary drag queens in their professional and personal journeys as performers in RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! residency, which kicked off at the Flamingo Las Vegas in early 2020. The cast includes Season 11 winner Yvie Oddly, as well as fan favorites Asia O’Hara, Derrick Barry, Kameron Michaels, Naomi Smalls and Vanessa “Vanjie” Mateo.
The series will give a behind the scenes look at the Las Vegas strip stage show on and puts the spotlight on the queens as they slay the stage at the Flaming with their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent.
Summer...
- 7/22/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
The “Drag Race” parade just. Won’t. Stop!
For the third time this year, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is expanding its brand with a new series, “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Vegas Revue.” VH1 announced on Wednesday that the six-episode docuseries will follow six former “Drag Race” contestants as they prepare to launch the “RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!” show in Las Vegas.
The cast will include Yvie Oddly (Season 11 winner), Asia O’Hara (Season 10), Derrick Barry (Season 8 and Season 5 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars”), Kameron Michaels (Season 10), Naomi Smalls (Season 8 and Season 4 of “All Stars”), and Vanessa “Vanjie” Mateo (Season 10 and Season 11). As with all things “Drag Race,” World of Wonder Productions produced “Vegas Revue,” with Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Danielle King, and RuPaul Charles as executive producers. Tim Palazzola and Todd Radnitz executive produced the show for VH1, with Jen Passovoy as producer.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!
For the third time this year, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is expanding its brand with a new series, “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Vegas Revue.” VH1 announced on Wednesday that the six-episode docuseries will follow six former “Drag Race” contestants as they prepare to launch the “RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!” show in Las Vegas.
The cast will include Yvie Oddly (Season 11 winner), Asia O’Hara (Season 10), Derrick Barry (Season 8 and Season 5 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars”), Kameron Michaels (Season 10), Naomi Smalls (Season 8 and Season 4 of “All Stars”), and Vanessa “Vanjie” Mateo (Season 10 and Season 11). As with all things “Drag Race,” World of Wonder Productions produced “Vegas Revue,” with Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Danielle King, and RuPaul Charles as executive producers. Tim Palazzola and Todd Radnitz executive produced the show for VH1, with Jen Passovoy as producer.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!
- 7/22/2020
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: To celebrate Pride Month, Mama Ru has a gift for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars fans — she is bringing back the Untucked for season 5. VH1 has Ru-vealed that the too-much-drama-for-your-mama aftershow is returning June 5 at 9:30pm Et/Pt after the premiere of All Stars — which is tonight!
This is the first time the popular aftershow has followed All Stars since season 1. Fans of the Drag Race franchise know that Untucked is where all the tea is spilled. The aftershow is a staple for seasons of the original iteration of the popular reality drag competition. For All-Stars, the drama will be turned up with Untucked as we get a front seat at a behind-the-scenes look at our favorite queens from seasons past as they throw shade as well as unseen judge moments and secret vote reveals.
In the new season of All Stars, returning queens sing, dance, sew,...
This is the first time the popular aftershow has followed All Stars since season 1. Fans of the Drag Race franchise know that Untucked is where all the tea is spilled. The aftershow is a staple for seasons of the original iteration of the popular reality drag competition. For All-Stars, the drama will be turned up with Untucked as we get a front seat at a behind-the-scenes look at our favorite queens from seasons past as they throw shade as well as unseen judge moments and secret vote reveals.
In the new season of All Stars, returning queens sing, dance, sew,...
- 6/5/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Hold onto the edge of your seat, squirrel friends: The fifth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” is being shaken up.
This season there are new ways to get eliminated and new rules when it comes to lip syncing for one’s legacy, VH1 announced Thursday.
Instead of selecting the top two queens of the week and having them perform opposite each other, as has been tradition in the “All Stars” spinoff of the “Drag Race” franchise, host and executive producer RuPaul will select only one top “All Star” per episode. Then that queen will lip sync against a “mysterious lip sync assassin,” as the Viacom network puts it. Who are these special guests? Some of the most iconic performers from past seasons. If the competing queen wins the lip sync, she wins a $10,000 tip an the power to eliminate the bottom queen of her choice — but if she loses to the assassin,...
This season there are new ways to get eliminated and new rules when it comes to lip syncing for one’s legacy, VH1 announced Thursday.
Instead of selecting the top two queens of the week and having them perform opposite each other, as has been tradition in the “All Stars” spinoff of the “Drag Race” franchise, host and executive producer RuPaul will select only one top “All Star” per episode. Then that queen will lip sync against a “mysterious lip sync assassin,” as the Viacom network puts it. Who are these special guests? Some of the most iconic performers from past seasons. If the competing queen wins the lip sync, she wins a $10,000 tip an the power to eliminate the bottom queen of her choice — but if she loses to the assassin,...
- 5/21/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
The queens from the fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars are ready to tongue pop and death drop their way into the “werkroom”. The reality drag competition has “Ru-vealed” their roster of drag queens that will compete for the All Stars crown and a coveted spot in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame”.
The new All Stars season will debut on June 5 at 8pm Et/Pt on VH1 — just in time for Pride Month. In February, it was announced that the series would air on Showtime as a special edition of the franchise which was seemed to be a move to build on the synergy between the premium cabler and its ViacomCBS sister channel VH1. However, due to the impact of Covid-19, there were scheduling and programming adjustments that made it pivot back to VH1.
The 10 queens sashaying on to the runway of All Stars season 5 include: Alexis...
The new All Stars season will debut on June 5 at 8pm Et/Pt on VH1 — just in time for Pride Month. In February, it was announced that the series would air on Showtime as a special edition of the franchise which was seemed to be a move to build on the synergy between the premium cabler and its ViacomCBS sister channel VH1. However, due to the impact of Covid-19, there were scheduling and programming adjustments that made it pivot back to VH1.
The 10 queens sashaying on to the runway of All Stars season 5 include: Alexis...
- 5/8/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
“RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” is sticking with VH1.
The show will stay at the network for the upcoming season rather than moving to Showtime, its premium cable sister network, as originally announced. The decision was attributed to “various scheduling and programming adjustments” caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The new season will premiere on June 5. In a statement, host and executive producer RuPaul promised an exciting new season.
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“For All Stars 5, we’ve come up with a new twist that is so twisted it’s guaranteed to twist your twisted minds,” he said.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are produced by World of Wonder Productions, with Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Steven Corfe, Mandy Salangsang and RuPaul Charles serving as executive producers. Tim Palazzola serves...
The show will stay at the network for the upcoming season rather than moving to Showtime, its premium cable sister network, as originally announced. The decision was attributed to “various scheduling and programming adjustments” caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The new season will premiere on June 5. In a statement, host and executive producer RuPaul promised an exciting new season.
Also Read: 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Spawns a Host of Spinoffs and Imitators, But Is the Runaway Big Enough?
“For All Stars 5, we’ve come up with a new twist that is so twisted it’s guaranteed to twist your twisted minds,” he said.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are produced by World of Wonder Productions, with Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Steven Corfe, Mandy Salangsang and RuPaul Charles serving as executive producers. Tim Palazzola serves...
- 5/8/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Step aside, “Masked Singer.” The four-part celebrity edition of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is getting a guessing-game twist.
Titled “RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race,” the show features some of the fan-favorite queens from seasons past giving “film, music, television, and comedy stars” a drag makeover for charity. VH1 is keeping the cast list under wraps, leaving fans to tune in to find out who will compete on the show.
The lmited-run show is set to premiere Friday, April 24 immediately following the flagship series. “Untucked,” “Drag Race’s” gabby aftershow will move to the 11 p.m. timeslot for the run of “Secret Celebrity Drag Race.”
Watch a promo for the new series above.
Also Read: 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Sets Special Edition at Showtime
Each episode of “Secret Celebrity Drag Race” will see a few of the “Queen Supremes” — Alyssa Edwards, Asia O’Hara, Bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi,...
Titled “RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race,” the show features some of the fan-favorite queens from seasons past giving “film, music, television, and comedy stars” a drag makeover for charity. VH1 is keeping the cast list under wraps, leaving fans to tune in to find out who will compete on the show.
The lmited-run show is set to premiere Friday, April 24 immediately following the flagship series. “Untucked,” “Drag Race’s” gabby aftershow will move to the 11 p.m. timeslot for the run of “Secret Celebrity Drag Race.”
Watch a promo for the new series above.
Also Read: 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Sets Special Edition at Showtime
Each episode of “Secret Celebrity Drag Race” will see a few of the “Queen Supremes” — Alyssa Edwards, Asia O’Hara, Bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi,...
- 4/10/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Shantay, you stay — home, that is.
And in this time of “safer at home” and “shelter in place” amid the coronavirus pandemic, VH1 and World of Wonder Prods. are providing you with an extension of the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchise in “RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race,” a new event series set to launch April 24 at 9:30 pm.
Each episode in the four-part event series will feature a trio of celebrities opening up their hearts and minds to the transformative power of drag. After getting some help from beloved past contestants — deemed “Queen Supremes” — Alyssa Edwards, Asia O’Hara, Bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi, Monét X Change, Monique Heart, Nina West, Trinity the Tuck, Trixie Mattel and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, the celebrity contestants will compete in fan-favorite challenges and step onto the runway in their new looks.
At the end of each episode, one of that week’s three...
And in this time of “safer at home” and “shelter in place” amid the coronavirus pandemic, VH1 and World of Wonder Prods. are providing you with an extension of the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchise in “RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race,” a new event series set to launch April 24 at 9:30 pm.
Each episode in the four-part event series will feature a trio of celebrities opening up their hearts and minds to the transformative power of drag. After getting some help from beloved past contestants — deemed “Queen Supremes” — Alyssa Edwards, Asia O’Hara, Bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi, Monét X Change, Monique Heart, Nina West, Trinity the Tuck, Trixie Mattel and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, the celebrity contestants will compete in fan-favorite challenges and step onto the runway in their new looks.
At the end of each episode, one of that week’s three...
- 4/10/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
VH1 is going to serve more charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent with the premiere of the forthcoming RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race. The new four-part event series is set to debut on April 24 at 9:30Pm Et/Pt.
Originally called RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race (apparently, it now has a secret!), the event series will debut after an all-new episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race. The usual aftershow Untucked will shift to 11pm Et/Pt.
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During the series, a trio of stars from film, music, television, and comedy stars will get sickening drag makeovers and embrace their inner fierce queen. The “Queen Supremes” that will help give the celebrities gag-worthy...
Originally called RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race (apparently, it now has a secret!), the event series will debut after an all-new episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race. The usual aftershow Untucked will shift to 11pm Et/Pt.
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During the series, a trio of stars from film, music, television, and comedy stars will get sickening drag makeovers and embrace their inner fierce queen. The “Queen Supremes” that will help give the celebrities gag-worthy...
- 4/10/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
A special edition of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” is coming to Showtime, the premium cabler announced Thursday.
This special season will launch June 5 at 8 p.m., just in time for Pride month, and following the conclusion of the 12th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” on VH1. Both Showtime and VH1 are under the ViacomCBS umbrella.
“’RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ is a culture-defining show that fits perfectly within the contemporary programming Showtime offers in both scripted and unscripted,” said Jana Winograde, president of entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc. “We are excited to take advantage of our relationship with our new sister company VH1 to present a special edition of this sensational series and bring in this passionate and robust fanbase. It’s the latest example of how we can leverage our combined portfolio to provide new experiences for our audience.”
Although the cast of queens is still to be announced,...
This special season will launch June 5 at 8 p.m., just in time for Pride month, and following the conclusion of the 12th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” on VH1. Both Showtime and VH1 are under the ViacomCBS umbrella.
“’RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ is a culture-defining show that fits perfectly within the contemporary programming Showtime offers in both scripted and unscripted,” said Jana Winograde, president of entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc. “We are excited to take advantage of our relationship with our new sister company VH1 to present a special edition of this sensational series and bring in this passionate and robust fanbase. It’s the latest example of how we can leverage our combined portfolio to provide new experiences for our audience.”
Although the cast of queens is still to be announced,...
- 2/20/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Category is: Drag Race crossover into premium cable eleganza extravaganza! You heard that right. RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars is set to air a special edition on Showtime for the first time ever on June 5 at 8 pm Et/Pt after the season finale of season 12 of RuPaul’s Drag Race on VH1.
Keeping in tradition with Drag Race‘s sickening lipsync battles, gagworthy looks and memorable moments of shades and reads, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars will welcome favorite queens from past seasons as they compete for a second chance to earn the crown, win a cash prize of $100,000 and an opportunity to leave their legacy in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame.”
The announcement, which is expected to be made during ViacomCBS’ earnings call, comes on the heels of news that next-day repeats of CBS’ Late Show with Stephen Colbert will run on Pop TV and of CBS’ Late Late...
Keeping in tradition with Drag Race‘s sickening lipsync battles, gagworthy looks and memorable moments of shades and reads, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars will welcome favorite queens from past seasons as they compete for a second chance to earn the crown, win a cash prize of $100,000 and an opportunity to leave their legacy in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame.”
The announcement, which is expected to be made during ViacomCBS’ earnings call, comes on the heels of news that next-day repeats of CBS’ Late Show with Stephen Colbert will run on Pop TV and of CBS’ Late Late...
- 2/20/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
“RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” is sashaying over to Showtime for a special edition that will premiere in June, immediately following the Season 12 finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” on sister channel VH1.
“Take VH1’s ‘Drag Race,’ for example. With a large and loyal following, we believe this franchise will be additive to Showtime’s subscriber dynamic, which is why we will air a special new season of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ on Showtime on a first window basis,” Bob Bakish, the president and CEO of Showtime and VH1 parent company ViacomCBS, announced during the company’s earnings call Thursday.
Per Showtime, “‘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.'”
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“Take VH1’s ‘Drag Race,’ for example. With a large and loyal following, we believe this franchise will be additive to Showtime’s subscriber dynamic, which is why we will air a special new season of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ on Showtime on a first window basis,” Bob Bakish, the president and CEO of Showtime and VH1 parent company ViacomCBS, announced during the company’s earnings call Thursday.
Per Showtime, “‘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.'”
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- 2/20/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and “The View” moderator Whoopi Goldberg are among the guest judges on Season 12 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” VH1 announced Thursday.
Ocasio-Cortez is a self-described superfan of the drag queen competition, appearing on the Season 11 reunion special with a message of support for fan-favorite contestant Nina West. Aoc also attended the show of Season 9 winner Sasha Velour and agreed to a “glam session” with contestant Shuga Cain. In a promo for Season 12, Aoc declares, “I pledge allegiance to the drag!”
Goldberg was a guest speaker at DragCon — the annual drag queen convention — in New York last year. She is a vocal supporter of Lgbtq rights, kicking off World Pride Day in June with several notable “Drag Race” alumni.
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Nicki Minaj will appear in the season opener, continuing the tradition...
Ocasio-Cortez is a self-described superfan of the drag queen competition, appearing on the Season 11 reunion special with a message of support for fan-favorite contestant Nina West. Aoc also attended the show of Season 9 winner Sasha Velour and agreed to a “glam session” with contestant Shuga Cain. In a promo for Season 12, Aoc declares, “I pledge allegiance to the drag!”
Goldberg was a guest speaker at DragCon — the annual drag queen convention — in New York last year. She is a vocal supporter of Lgbtq rights, kicking off World Pride Day in June with several notable “Drag Race” alumni.
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Nicki Minaj will appear in the season opener, continuing the tradition...
- 2/13/2020
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
RuPaul’s Drag Race is coming in hot for season 12 with an all-star roster of guest judges who are ready to sashay and slay the Emmy-award winning reality competition which is set to premiere on February 28 on VH1.
As seen in the trailer for the 12th season, this season’s queens will be pledging allegiance “to the drag” of the “United Queens of Ru-America”. Because it is such a patriotic season, it only makes sense that they have trailblazing politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the judges’ panel this season. Others joining previously announced judge Nicki Minaj include Saturday Night Live alum Leslie Jones, actor Jeff Goldblum, Academy Award-winning actress and View co-host Whoopi Goldberg, music icon Chaka Khan and Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley. Other guest judges include Robyn, Normani, Thandie Newton, Olivia Munn, Rachel Bloom, Daniel Franzese, Jonathan Bennett and Winnie Harlow. The “ru-volution” will be televised with the premiere airing over two consecutive Friday nights.
As seen in the trailer for the 12th season, this season’s queens will be pledging allegiance “to the drag” of the “United Queens of Ru-America”. Because it is such a patriotic season, it only makes sense that they have trailblazing politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the judges’ panel this season. Others joining previously announced judge Nicki Minaj include Saturday Night Live alum Leslie Jones, actor Jeff Goldblum, Academy Award-winning actress and View co-host Whoopi Goldberg, music icon Chaka Khan and Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley. Other guest judges include Robyn, Normani, Thandie Newton, Olivia Munn, Rachel Bloom, Daniel Franzese, Jonathan Bennett and Winnie Harlow. The “ru-volution” will be televised with the premiere airing over two consecutive Friday nights.
- 2/13/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Just when you thought RuPaul’s Drag Race couldn’t serve more fierce and fabulousness, VH1 Ru-veals the news that it is expanding the Emmy-winning franchise with RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race. The new event series has been greenlighted for 2020.
The four-episode series will feature 12 sickening celebrities as they sashay into the “werk” room to get gag-worthy makeovers and spill all the tea as they compete for the first-ever title of “America’s Next Celebrity Drag Superstar.” Stay tuned for the premiere date and the roster of guests to strut their stuff down the runway.
In each episode, three celebrities will undergo a complete drag transformation with the help of some of the most iconic queens from previous seasons including Alyssa Edwards, Asia O’Hara, Bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi, Monét X Change, Monique Heart, Nina West, Trinity the Tuck, Trixie Mattel and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo. The celebrity cast...
The four-episode series will feature 12 sickening celebrities as they sashay into the “werk” room to get gag-worthy makeovers and spill all the tea as they compete for the first-ever title of “America’s Next Celebrity Drag Superstar.” Stay tuned for the premiere date and the roster of guests to strut their stuff down the runway.
In each episode, three celebrities will undergo a complete drag transformation with the help of some of the most iconic queens from previous seasons including Alyssa Edwards, Asia O’Hara, Bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi, Monét X Change, Monique Heart, Nina West, Trinity the Tuck, Trixie Mattel and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo. The celebrity cast...
- 10/22/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
The “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchise is expanding even further, with VH1 adding a new four-episode celebrity edition next year.
“RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race” will feature 12 “sickening celebrities as they sashay into the ‘werk’ room to compete for the first-ever title of America’s Next Celebrity Drag Superstar.” Each episode will see three contestants undergo a drag transformation with the help of some franchise veterans.
None of the celebrity cast has been announced, but “Drag Race” alums set to appear include Alyssa Edwards, Asia O’Hara, Bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi, Monét X Change, Monique Heart, Nina West, Trinity the Tuck, Trixie Mattel and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo.
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The new series is set to premiere in 2020, joining a franchise that includes the flagship “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” the behind-the-scenes companion show “Untucked,...
“RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race” will feature 12 “sickening celebrities as they sashay into the ‘werk’ room to compete for the first-ever title of America’s Next Celebrity Drag Superstar.” Each episode will see three contestants undergo a drag transformation with the help of some franchise veterans.
None of the celebrity cast has been announced, but “Drag Race” alums set to appear include Alyssa Edwards, Asia O’Hara, Bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi, Monét X Change, Monique Heart, Nina West, Trinity the Tuck, Trixie Mattel and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo.
Also Read: 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Is Bigger and More Popular Than Ever - What Comes Next?
The new series is set to premiere in 2020, joining a franchise that includes the flagship “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” the behind-the-scenes companion show “Untucked,...
- 10/22/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
RuPaul’s Drag Race has sashayed into its second straight win in the Outstanding Competition Program category and host RuPaul Charles got political as he accepted the award.
The VH1 reality competition series beat The Amazing Race, The Voice, Top Chef, American Ninja Warrior and Nailed It! It had already made history VH1, picking up the most noms in the Viacom network’s history and Charles picked up his fourth consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program to tie Survivor‘s Jeff Probst for most wins in the category last weekend.
Charles, picking up the award alongside the producers of the World of Wonder-produced series, said that he was “so proud” of the format that shows “how fabulous” its contestants were.
After thanking the Academy voters, he also urged viewers to get involved in the 2020 Presidential election. “Speaking of voting for love, go and register to vote,...
The VH1 reality competition series beat The Amazing Race, The Voice, Top Chef, American Ninja Warrior and Nailed It! It had already made history VH1, picking up the most noms in the Viacom network’s history and Charles picked up his fourth consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program to tie Survivor‘s Jeff Probst for most wins in the category last weekend.
Charles, picking up the award alongside the producers of the World of Wonder-produced series, said that he was “so proud” of the format that shows “how fabulous” its contestants were.
After thanking the Academy voters, he also urged viewers to get involved in the 2020 Presidential election. “Speaking of voting for love, go and register to vote,...
- 9/23/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
RuPaul’s Drag Race made history this year garnering 14 nominations, the most for any TV series in VH1’s history. On top of that, season 11 contestant Nina West made history, becoming the first person to walk the purple carpet in full drag.
West finished sixth on the most recent season of Drag Race, which was won by Yvie Oddly. However, West was a fan favorite, walking away with the title of Miss Congeniality.
Last week at the Creative Arts Emmys, RuPaul’s Drag Race already started snatching trophies. RuPaul Charles picked up his fourth consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program to tie Survivor‘s Jeff Probst for most wins in the category. The series also won Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Programming as well as Outstanding Hairstyling for a Multi-Camera Series or Special. Tonight, VH1’s popular drag queen reality competition is up for Outstanding Competition Program.
West finished sixth on the most recent season of Drag Race, which was won by Yvie Oddly. However, West was a fan favorite, walking away with the title of Miss Congeniality.
Last week at the Creative Arts Emmys, RuPaul’s Drag Race already started snatching trophies. RuPaul Charles picked up his fourth consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program to tie Survivor‘s Jeff Probst for most wins in the category. The series also won Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Programming as well as Outstanding Hairstyling for a Multi-Camera Series or Special. Tonight, VH1’s popular drag queen reality competition is up for Outstanding Competition Program.
- 9/22/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
RuPaul’s Drag Race’s RuPaul Charles on Saturday picked up his fourth consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program to tie Survivor‘s Jeff Probst for most wins in the category. In accepting the award, RuPaul dedicated his win to Drag Race co-executive producer Jacqueline Wilson “who we just lost recently.”
“Oh my goodness, wow, that was very sweet of you… really, really lovely,” RuPaul said onstage at the Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles. The award-winning host went on to laud the show for helping foster acceptance “for all the kids who dance to the beat of a different drummer.”
The TV talent, who serves as a judge on Drag Race as well as a producer, broke the news of Wilson’s passing this past Wednesday on Twitter.
“Our beloved colleague Jacqueline Wilson has passed away,” he wrote. “I could never express in words...
“Oh my goodness, wow, that was very sweet of you… really, really lovely,” RuPaul said onstage at the Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles. The award-winning host went on to laud the show for helping foster acceptance “for all the kids who dance to the beat of a different drummer.”
The TV talent, who serves as a judge on Drag Race as well as a producer, broke the news of Wilson’s passing this past Wednesday on Twitter.
“Our beloved colleague Jacqueline Wilson has passed away,” he wrote. “I could never express in words...
- 9/15/2019
- by Diane Haithman and Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
Shantay you stay! VH1 has renewed RuPaul’s Drag Race for a twelfth season while RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars has also been greenlit for additional seasons. The news comes after the gag-worthy reality competition series was nominated for a historic 14 Emmys.
The twelfth season will continue the tradition of finding “America’s Next Drag Superstar” as drag queens from all around the country will prove to the world that they can slay the runway, serve looks and lip sync for their life like no one else. Meanwhile, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars will come back for a fifth season and feature the franchise’s most notable queens as they return to the “werk” room to prove to Mama Ru why they deserve the crown and a coveted spot in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame.”
The Drag Race franchise earned 14 nominations this year, including Outstanding Host for...
The twelfth season will continue the tradition of finding “America’s Next Drag Superstar” as drag queens from all around the country will prove to the world that they can slay the runway, serve looks and lip sync for their life like no one else. Meanwhile, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars will come back for a fifth season and feature the franchise’s most notable queens as they return to the “werk” room to prove to Mama Ru why they deserve the crown and a coveted spot in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame.”
The Drag Race franchise earned 14 nominations this year, including Outstanding Host for...
- 8/19/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” has been renewed for Season 12 at VH1, the cabler announced Monday. Additionally, the “All Stars” version of the show has been renewed for Season 5.
The flagship series will welcome a fresh group of drag queens eager to prove to the world that they can lip sync for their lives and have what it takes to be crowned “America’s Next Drag Superstar.” Meanwhile, “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” will see the franchise’s “most notable” queens return to prove to host RuPaul why they deserve another crown and a coveted spot in the “‘Drag Race’ Hall of Fame.”
The most recent 11th season of “Drag Race” wrapped up in May, with Yvie Oddly winning the crown, title and cash prize. The fourth season of “All Stars” wrapped up in February seeing a tie...
The flagship series will welcome a fresh group of drag queens eager to prove to the world that they can lip sync for their lives and have what it takes to be crowned “America’s Next Drag Superstar.” Meanwhile, “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” will see the franchise’s “most notable” queens return to prove to host RuPaul why they deserve another crown and a coveted spot in the “‘Drag Race’ Hall of Fame.”
The most recent 11th season of “Drag Race” wrapped up in May, with Yvie Oddly winning the crown, title and cash prize. The fourth season of “All Stars” wrapped up in February seeing a tie...
- 8/19/2019
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
RuPaul’s Drag Race will be returning for an 11th season.
VH1’s renewal for the Emmy-winning reality competition series comes ahead of the Season 10 finale, which is scheduled to air June 28. The network also renewed aftershow RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked for an additional season.
RuPaul’s Drag Race has received four Primetime Emmy awards, including wins for RuPaul in 2016 and 2017 for outstanding reality host. It has received 10 Emmy nominations overall.
The current season is averaging 794,000 viewers 18-49 and 1.2 million total viewers in Live+7, making it the most watched season in franchise history.
RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked are produced by World of Wonder Productions. Executive producers are Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Steven Corfe, Mandy Salangsang and RuPaul. Pamela Post and Tim Palazzola serve as executive producers for VH1. Jen Passovoy serves as producer.
Deadline’s sister pub Variety was first to report the renewal.
VH1’s renewal for the Emmy-winning reality competition series comes ahead of the Season 10 finale, which is scheduled to air June 28. The network also renewed aftershow RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked for an additional season.
RuPaul’s Drag Race has received four Primetime Emmy awards, including wins for RuPaul in 2016 and 2017 for outstanding reality host. It has received 10 Emmy nominations overall.
The current season is averaging 794,000 viewers 18-49 and 1.2 million total viewers in Live+7, making it the most watched season in franchise history.
RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked are produced by World of Wonder Productions. Executive producers are Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Steven Corfe, Mandy Salangsang and RuPaul. Pamela Post and Tim Palazzola serve as executive producers for VH1. Jen Passovoy serves as producer.
Deadline’s sister pub Variety was first to report the renewal.
- 6/13/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
VH1 has ordered a new season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Variety has learned.
The new season of the reality competition will follow the current 10th season, whose finale is scheduled to air June 28.
“After 10 sickening seasons, the Drag Race phenomenon is just getting started,” said executive producer and host RuPaul Charles. “I want to thank VH1 for providing this amazing platform for a whole new generation of super talented drag queens.”
Season 10 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is averaging 794,000 viewers 18-49 in Nielsen live-plus-seven data, and 1.2 million total viewers, making it the most watched season of the series to date. Thursday’s penultimate episode will see the four finalist queens write and perform a verse in a performance of RuPaul’s hit single “American.”
“We are thrilled that ‘Drag Race’ will continue to lead the conversation of inclusion and diversity as the show embarks on its eleventh season,” said Pamela Post,...
The new season of the reality competition will follow the current 10th season, whose finale is scheduled to air June 28.
“After 10 sickening seasons, the Drag Race phenomenon is just getting started,” said executive producer and host RuPaul Charles. “I want to thank VH1 for providing this amazing platform for a whole new generation of super talented drag queens.”
Season 10 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is averaging 794,000 viewers 18-49 in Nielsen live-plus-seven data, and 1.2 million total viewers, making it the most watched season of the series to date. Thursday’s penultimate episode will see the four finalist queens write and perform a verse in a performance of RuPaul’s hit single “American.”
“We are thrilled that ‘Drag Race’ will continue to lead the conversation of inclusion and diversity as the show embarks on its eleventh season,” said Pamela Post,...
- 6/13/2018
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
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