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RuPaul has admitted he was "smoking weed" by the age of 10. The 63-year-old 'Drag Race' star has opened up about his past drug use - having been a user for 30 years - and admitted he was experimenting at a very young age. Appearing on Spotify's 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, he said: "I started using when I was 10 years old. I started smoking weed when I was 10 years old. "It was a different time... It was a different thing. It's not like people think of it today." When he was just 13, he used his first hard drug, a pill called a 'red devil', but he doesn't remember the effects. However, he recalle...
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Will Smith reportedly declined having RuPaul cameo on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' "because of his image". The 54-year-old actor was very involved in decision making on the comedy series - which ran for six seasons between 1990 and 1996 - and while he "didn't often" reject suggestions from the production team, he insisted it would be a "really bad idea" to bring in the 'Drag Race' star, who at the time was finding fame in the music world thanks to tracks like 'Supermodel (You Better Work)'. Journalist Thea Glassman recounted what happened when executive producer David Steven Simon suggested t...
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RuPaul has "always imagined" himself being famous. The 62-year-old star drag scene pioneer is the face of the multi-million dollar 'Drag Race' franchise but explained that in order to combat any naysayers, he thinks back to when he was a child performing for his mum in their living room, and encouraged others to not care about what anyone else thinks when it comes to pursuing their passion. He told UsWeekly: "I always saw myself as a star and I always imagined myself having my own show. Whenever I go on stage I say to myself, ‘Ru, you’re going into Mama’s living room. I used to perform for my ...
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Sir Elton John is being included in a new exhibition to celebrate the “fluid” concept of being a “diva”. The 76-year-old ‘Rocket Man’ singer’s famous Louis XIV-inspired look designed by Sandy Powell that included a gigantic wig, worn by Elton for his 50th birthday in 1997, is among the photos, art and costumes going on display at the V and A Museum in south Kensington, London. It’s ‘DIVA’ show, opens on June 24, will also feature Prince and drag queen RuPaul, along with dresses worn by “iconic” women from Maria Callas and Marylin Monroe to Tina Turner. The V and A said: “DIVA will celebrate th...
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Mel B is set to appear as a judge on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’. The Spice Girl, 47, made the announcement after it emerged she is marrying her hair stylist boyfriend of three years Rory McPhee following his surprise proposal. She said in an Instagram video on Wednesday (26.10.22): "I’ m Mel B and watch me this week on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’. “What I love about ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ is... I love the outfits. I love the performances. I love it when things go wrong, because I’m a bit silly like that. “But I love it when they get the praise and you can see that they’ve really embraced what Ru says. ...
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Michelle Visage praises Virgin Atlantic bosses for scrapping the airline's gendered uniform policy. The company has long been known for the smart red jackets and skirts - designed by Vivienne Westwood - worn by the female cabin crew members while male staff have been seen in burgundy trousers and blazers but workers will now be able to choose which uniform they want to wear as part of an update to the company's gender identity policy. They've announced the news in a publicity campaign fronted by 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Michelle, who said of the changes: "As the mother of a non-binary child, ...
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Michelle Visage was shocked by how much of an "introvert" RuPaul is. The 'RuPaul's Drag Race' judge says the 61-year-old flamboyant drag legend and television star is actually "very reserved and self-aware" in real life and leads a quiet life off-screen. She told Australia's WHO magazine: "Ru is really an introvert disguised as an extrovert. "He's not into partying at all because he got that out of his system in the '90s. "He is very reserved and self-aware. I love how he prioritises self-care, as I don't think enough people do that." Michelle also admitted that while she faces a lot of trolli...
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'RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race' is returning for a second season with the stars being kept a secret. The VH1 reality show - which first aired in April 2020 and featured the likes of Madison Beer, Dustin Milligan and Phoebe Robinson - will be back for another run with the celebrities' identities being kept under wraps. The broadcaster teased: "Filmed in front of a live studio audience, nine celebrities from all walks of life have agreed to leave their famous identities behind as they fully embrace the miracle of drag. "It will be kept secret who each contestant is until they are asked to ...
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A children’s biography book about drag queen superstar RuPaul has been temporarily pulled from the Colchester, Connecticut library after a parent complained about “sexually provocative drawings.” First Selectman Andreas Bisbikos said he received an email complaint about the book Who Is RuPaul? by Nico Medina. The parent felt the book wasn’t “in an age-appropriate section” in the Cragin Memorial Library. “The book contains sexually provocative drawings which the parent found offensive. The book in question was immediately removed from circulation,” Bisbikos posted on his Facebook page Monday. “...
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Michelle Visage had to have her breast implants removed The 53-year-old star had undergone three enlargement surgeries by the age of 33 but suffers from Hashimoto's disease - an autoimmune disorder that attacks the thyroid gland - and admitted that she feels "strong and healthy" for the first time since the deciding to have them taken out. She said:" I feel strong and healthy and for the first time. I feel like I am doing something to regain and reclaim my life and health. I want to be here for a long time to be with my children, my husband and to see my grandchildren. And my breast implants w...
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