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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ premiere has record-breaking VH1 debut
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season nine premiered on VH1 on Friday. (Photo courtesy Logo)
The season nine premiere of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” had a record-breaking debut on VH1, its new home network, on Friday night.
Deadline reports the episode, which featured Lady Gaga, was the show’s most-watched episode ever. The premiere was also the show’s most tweeted episode.
This is a promising start for the reality show airing on VH1. Since 2009 “RuPaul’s Drag Race” had aired on LOGO. Following RuPaul’s Emmy win for hosting the show the network decided to switch “Drag Race” to VH1.
New episodes of “Drag Race” air on Fridays at 8 p.m. on VH1. Encore episodes will air on Thursdays on LOGO.
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PHOTOS: Shenandoah Valley Pride
LGBTQ celebration held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va.
The 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival was held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va. on Sunday, Sept. 20.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Whitman-Walker Health held the 40th annual Walk and 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park on Saturday, Sept. 19.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Wanda Alston Foundation Fall Reception
LGBTQ youth services organization honors Robert White, Japer Bowles, Washington Capitals
The Wanda Alston Foundation held its Fall Reception at the Penthouse Rooftop at The Wharf on Friday, Sept. 18. Honorees included D.C. Councilmember Robert White, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs Japer Bowles, and the Washington Capitals. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee and entertainment was provided by the Thomas Circle Singers.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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