RuPaul's Drag Race recap: RuCo's Empire

Could it be Shangela? (c’mon God, why couldnt it have been Shangela?) I was hoping beyond hope that maybe it would be Katya. Credit: LOGO Everybody was wrong, though, because the returning queen turned out to be…Naysha. The queens had to drag up basic black robes: think Judge Judy couture. Why wasnt Sonia Sotomayor guest-judging? Im sure she would have said yes if asked. What were they thinking??? Luckily, Naysha made the executive decision to make Kim Chi and Thorgy swap roles....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · Kenneth Jones

RuPaul's Drag Race returning queen opens up about her second chance

NAYSHA LOPEZ:Absolutely not! I never had any idea that it would be so soon. Im on my way! Credit: Logo Why do you think they choseyouto come back? The fact that [RuPaul] was tired of looking at all of those monsters, Im sure. No, Im kidding. Im not mad at it [laughs]. Im definitely skating on thin ice. Its always easier to send somebody home thats already been sent home....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Meredith Lyons

RuPaul's Drag Race season 8 premiere recap: Keeping It 100

And Ru wont let us forget it. Thats right, the eighth season premiere ofRuPaulsDrag Racemarks the 100th episode in the landmark series run. Lets think back on the shows incredible history. Credit: Logo So many unforgettable queens. So many barriers broken. So many filthy puns. So many Werk Room fights. So many miles of hairy tuck-tape. So many Shangela appearances hallelu! Judging from this new crop of queens, I remain hopeful that that will be the case....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Dana Acevedo

RuPaul's Drag Race season 8 queens and premiere date revealed

Meet the new queens! The premiere also celebrates the 100th episode and 100th queen. Check out the official bios and an exclusive preview video below. Credit: Logo And definitely watch out for Acid Betty. As Betty herself puts it, even Bianca [Del Rio] wont f with her. Bobs unabashed confidence will either win the judges over… or cost her the crown. Hailing from humble roots, Chi Chi is determined to win the $100,000 prize....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Jodi Munoz

RuPaul's Drag Race: EW's Marc Snetiker goes behind the scenes

A few weird things happen when you tell people youre going to be a judge onRuPauls Drag Race. Some people should NEVER yas. Then, they ask how it happened, and that answer isnt too weird, either. Credit: Logo is such an important beast of entertainment. Heres what I learned from my day as the king of queens. You need a drag name. For some ludicrous reason, I wasnt. But I didnt have time to consult my list, so I panicked....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Gina Kim

RuPaul's Drag Race: Ru reflects on eight seasons and 100 episodes

Drag has always been revolutionary, RuPaul tells EW. Theres no way we could anticipate whats going to happen. They all remind me of myself when I was starting out. Credit: Logo Ive slapped [season 2s] Tyra Sanchez, Ive put [season 7s] Pearl in her place. Aint nothing gon change that. One hundred queens are out there [because ofDrag Race], RuPaul says. So, hide your pocketbooks, because theyre coming. A new episode ofRuPauls Drag Raceairs tonight at 9 p....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Scott Miller

Rupert Grint talks Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and new film Moonwalkers

That is, if it ever happened at all. The 2012 documentaryRoom 237even posited an interpretation ofThe Shiningas Kubricks covert apology for helping to fake the moon landing. The new filmMoonwalkershas yet another (fictional) interpretation of the scenario. In the exclusive clip above, Grints character physically transforms one of his hippie friends into a Kubrick doppelganger. It felt really free and spontaneous, Grint says. We had the freedom to do what we wanted....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Danielle Tucker

Rush guitarist confirms band's retirement from touring

Guitarist Alex Lifeson says the R40 run was the band’s last. Last year, Rush celebrated the bands 40th anniversary with a massive tour, R40. When wrapping, the band said the dates were most likely be their last major tour of this magnitude. Credit: Mark Horton/WireImage Now, guitarist Alex Lifeson has confirmed that Rush wont tour in the future. We had such a great time on the tour,Lifeson toldRolling Stonein a new interview....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Sherry Vaughn

Rush Hour premiere recap: All the movie callbacks

For the viewers of the pilot who didnt see the movie (why are you doing this to yourselves? ), dont worry it wont matter because the show is hitting reset. (EW gave it a C- in the magazine.) Credit: Richard Cartwright/CBS Here are the biggest deja vu moments in theRush Hourpremiere: 1. Was it that essential to find another blond Chinese man? Not sure that would have been a deal breaker for fans....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Tiffany Richards

Rush share stories behind their iconic songs

It just felt great to play them, Lee says of revisiting older tunes. You put yourself back in the frame of mind you were when you wrote it. And even though its many years later, youre playing it better because youre better as a player. Credit: Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images It has even more intensity. Headlong Flight (2012) GEDDY LEE:That came from a bunch of jam sessions. But you have to do it in a fresh way that brings something completely new....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · William Trujillo

RWBY season 3 trailer

How devoted are fans of the animated showRWBY? In fact, it took just two days. On Sunday, we had people cosplaying the four new characters we showed off. We asked how they did it and they said, We didnt sleep.' We had trepidation, saysBarbara Dunkelman, who voices Yang and is also Rooster Teeths social media manager. A lot of fans are like, I hate anime, I dont want anything thats like anime....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Julie Brooks

Ryan Adams' Taylor Swift interview debuts online

Ryan Adamsreleasedhis cover versionofTaylor Swifts1989in September and then he got to interview the star herself forGQ. she said of Hughes films. 1989, I wrote when I was single. So to access those emotions again, I would kind of put myself into other peoples perspectives. It worked, at least for Adams. Speaking to EW,the singer-songwriter said he felt that Swifts album was in its own alternate universe. Theres just a joy to1989, he said in an interview last month....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Julie Ferguson

Ryan Coogler and George Miller praise powerful female collaborators

The Oscar season is long and grueling. The idea is to just enjoy the ride. Its a bit like a primary campaign in politics except nobody has to be terrible to each other. Credit: David Godlis Miller chatted warmly with fellow legendary helmer Ridley Scott, NBRs choice for best director forThe Martian. According to some prognosticators, the two men are Oscar co-favorites heading into next weeks nomination announcement. But on this day they were comparing how many cameras each employed on their respective films....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · Mary Green