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‘RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race’ contestants revealed; Tatianna returns
fan favorites will battle again
(Screenshot courtesy of YouTube)
Logo announced the contestants who will compete in the second edition of “RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race” on Friday.
Local favorite Tatianna will return along with Adore Delano, Alaska, Alyssa Edwards, Coco Montrese, Detox, Ginger Minj, Katya, Phi Phi O’Hara and Roxxxy Andrews.
Tatianna, originally from Falls Church, Va., appeared on season two of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and came in fourth place.
This season RuPaul will be joined by Todrick Hall, Carson Kressley and Michelle Visage on the judging panel.
“We take great pride in providing a platform for our All Stars to shine bright. Because fierce is fierce is fierce is fierce is fierce is fierce,” RuPaul said in a statement.
The 90-minute premiere episode airs on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m.
RuPaul’s All-Stars Drag Race Season 2 cast (Courtesy of Logo)
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Washington Spirit host largest halftime drag performance in NWSL history
The Washington Spirit celebrated the LGBTQ+ community with the team’s annual Pride Night at Audi Field this past Saturday. Highlighting that evening’s Pride-themed festivities was a
halftime drag performance, featuring over a dozen drag performers from around the
DMV. It was the largest halftime drag performance in NWSL history.
Performers included: Shiqueeta Lee, KCByonce, Citrine the Queen, Elektra Gee, Kabuki Bukkake, Delila B. Lee, Capri Bloomingdale, Tara Ashleigh Austin, Gigi Couture, Dorsell Phinn, Tula, Twix the Drag Queen, Bootsy Omega, Princeza.
The 2023 Reston Pride Festival was held at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston, Va. on Saturday, June 3. The music group Betty was the headliner of the festival.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering @RestonPride for @WashBlade . @bettymusic performing: pic.twitter.com/sZaIlVANi8
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 3, 2023
The City of Alexandria, Va. held its sixth annual LGBTQ Pride Festival at Alexandria City Hall on Saturday, June 3.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering Alexandria Pride for @WashBlade . #Pride #Pride2023 pic.twitter.com/bG0fJk24Lv
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 3, 2023
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