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Chad Michaels Wins RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race!

by Mary McClelland on November 27th, 2012

Drag Race Hall of Fame, here comes Chad Michaels! The pristine queen with a killer Cher impersonation was crowned the winner of the first ever RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race and will take her rightful place in the hall of fame.

Chad triumphed against the "synergy" aspect of the All Stars series and was able to beat out finalists JuJubee, Raven, and former ~~sidekick~~ partner Shannel.

Upon crowning Chad the fairest of them all, RuPaul announced: "When it comes to the art and audacity of drag, nobody does it better than Chad. She has set the bar high, and I can't wait to bring back more of my best queens for another dazzling season of All Stars!"

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RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race Recap: This One’s For The Girls

by Mary McClelland on November 13th, 2012

This week on RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race the queens played homage to the ladies of girl group fame. And nobody melts a drag queen's heart (or mine!) like Diana Ross! Girl groups for-ev-ah!

Thing start out with a little SheMail and then Ru appears in the workroom to let the girls know it's time to get their cheer on. The mini challenge is all about Cheer-Reading where the queens have to make a rhyme that throws shade at their opponents. Given that the remaining queens is all nicies and Miss Congenialities there was about as much shade as a Phoenix summer – well except for where Yarlexis is concerned.

It seems there is a lingering vendetta that the two girls shouldn't be the shining star of the judges eyes last week and they get hassled over their language skills, but it was all in all pretty tame. It reminded me of that 80's music video "Hey Mickey!" That's how cutsie pie this was.

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RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race Recap: Public Humiliation

by Mary McClelland on November 6th, 2012

Last night on RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race a surprise elimination took place as we headed into the final three. Synergy really whips through 'em fast, doesn't it?

For the mini challenge the sometimes ladies had to go back to their roots – manhood. Ru challenged them to a butch guy photoshoot. If you imagined it was sort of a mess, you were right. Manila Luzon shoved a banana in her pants. Chad Michaels looked like "Burt Reynolds and Cher had a baby," according to Jujubee.

Those photos were TERRIBLE! Poor Latrice Royale lamented about how she has difficulty feeling sexy as a man – or a woman.

In the end Yarlexis was able to snag the sexy real men photo win, which isn't saying much.

For the main challenge Ru requested the girls punk the public. Dressed in drag they had to play a little game called "Queens Behaving Badly." Ru carted them all over to Hollywood Blvd where they had to harass tourists and the like into doing ridiculous pranks called upon by their partners through an ear piece. Each prank had a score. It was sort of a street-side variety show and it was kind of interesting but sort of low-brow.

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EXCLUSIVE: Reality Tea Speaks To RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race’s Nina Flowers!

by Mary McClelland on November 5th, 2012

Last week I spoke with RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race star Nina Flowers. On the heels of her elimination Nina and I discussed the "Synergy" aspect of All Stars (aka Teams), drama with judging, and her relationship with Tammie Brown.

Nina was very thoughtful when discussing the show and had a lot of insightful comments on how the teams challenges worked for and against participants. And she also gave us a glimpse of what's to come for Nina Flowers now that reality TV is over.

An excerpt from our conversation is below:

What is your reaction to being eliminated? Did the Teams aspect play a role in that?

"It definitely had something to do with it more than if we would have had to compete as individuals. Competing in teams is definitely tougher. It's not just about your performance, it's also about your team partner. We did the best we could as a team and it is what it is. I'm sad that I wasn't able to take it all the way to the end like I did on season one, but I'm OK with it. It was definitely a fulfilling experience and I feel happy I was a part of All Stars."

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EXCLUSIVE: Reality Tea Speaks To RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Manila Luzon!

by Mary McClelland on November 2nd, 2012

Yesterday I got the exciting opportunity to speak to Manila Luzon. As everybody knows I am an enormous fan of RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race. Manilla was funny, candid, and his larger-than-life, exuberant persona came through over the phone!

"I love talking about myself," Manila exclaimed when I thanked him for speaking with Reality Tea. And that about sums it up.

Why did you decide to return for All Stars Drag Race?

"The money, kinda! I didn't win my season and I heard they were giving away a lot more money on the all stars season. So, I was like 'Well I did pretty well last time so let me take my chances again.' You can kinda like go through a list of all the girls that had been there and be like, 'Well I think I could take her and I think I could take her too. You know I sent her home before, let's do this!' And I decided to go back on TV for my fans so they could see me."

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RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race Recap: Celebitchy

by Mary McClelland on October 30th, 2012

Last night on RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race the queens were still in dynamic duos and working on that suddenly appearing S in C-U-N-T-S. This time they had to stage a celebrity impersonation sketch comedy variety show. It was a laugh riot. Or not.

Before all that they were challenged to a little game called #inDaButtRu where they had to prove how well they knew their partners. Even down to the undies they wear out of drag! Rujubee wins and their prize: two creamy pies in the face.

For the main challenge it was RuPaul's Gaff-in Variety Show! Not only did they have to choose a celebrity to impersonate, they had do a comedy routine that played off their partners. I love this challenge and this is where the show really excels – however I didn't think anyone was that funny. Just me?

I love it when the queens have to really stretch and show off their comedic chops. Vicki Lawrence from Mama's House was the guest judge and she also starred in the comedy routines.

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RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race Recap: A Queen Is Born, Not Crowned

by Mary McClelland on October 23rd, 2012

They're baaack with a wigence and a fury of sequins! And these girls work it better than any girl I know. Oh please, Latrice "Mother Effing" Royale, please, please descend upon my house in full paint and do my make-up before unleashing me forth into the world. Mama needs to go to church and she needs her everlasting glory!

Before we go any further let me also profess my undying love for Chad Michaels (and of course Cher). I spread La Mer on my toast too, bitch.

So let's get this recap of RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race started! Hit it, Queens!

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Manila Luzon Speaks Out About The Passing Of Sahara Davenport

by Mary McClelland on October 9th, 2012

Last week RuPaul's Drag Race star Sahara Davenport unfortunately passed away from heart failure at age 28. Sahara, aka Antoine Ashley, had been in a relationship with fellow Drag Race contestant Manila Luzon for six years.

In an interview with People Magazine, Karl Westerberg (stage name Manila) speaks out about the passing of his boyfriend and discusses how this tragic loss has impacted his life.

"I'm left cherishing his memories and carrying out his legacy," Karl shared. "I was lucky enough to have time with him." The pair met years ago at a bar in their neighborhood and were together ever since.

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