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As the cast of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” celebrated the new season, they credited the show’s creator with popularizing drag and expressed concern about the protests and threats to the performance style at the heart of the long-running series.

The art and entertainment form of drag has been cast in a false light in recent months by right-wing activists and politicians who complain about the “sexualization” or “grooming” of children.

Lee You-mi of “Squid Game” along with Colman Domingo, Laurie Metcalf and Nathan Lane were best guest actor winners at Sunday’s creative arts Emmy Awards.

The legendary entertainer didn't waste much energy on the Texas senator in his "Jimmy Kimmel Live" roast.

Kari Lake, the frontrunner in the Republican primary for Arizona governor, condemned the growing cultural clout of drag queens, jumping into the latest social grievance taking hold on the right.

How do you say Tove Lo? Swedish pop star Tove Lo was a judge on "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Winners" on Friday, June 17, when her name was said correctly.

"Entertainment Tonight" co-hosts Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frazier share the highs and lows of TV's biggest night.

It definitely wasn’t the Pandemmys, or the Zoomemmys, or whatever you want to call last year’s virtual Emmy ceremony.

Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez wore vintage Versace Atelier in teal in an homage to Old Hollywood, her hair flowing down her back, at Sunday's slimmed-down Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.

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The best reality TV show has been on for more than 10 years, and it seems most of mainstream America hasn’t even watched it.

NEW YORK – Broadway and the world of drag will combine later this month for a streaming variety show to promote voter participation that promises plenty of show tunes and a lot of fierce lipstick. “Divas For Democracy: United We Slay” will feature Broadway stars such as Chita Rivera and Stephanie J. Block singing theater songs while their drag counterparts from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” “match their vocal prowess with lip sync passion and style,” according to organizers. There's a minimum $5 donation and all proceeds benefit Drag Out the Vote, a national, nonpartisan voter engagement nonprofit. The divas of drag include stars of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” such as Alaska, Jinkx Monsoon, Jujubee, Valentina, Peppermint, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Shuga Cain, Honey Davenport, Brita Filter, Marti Gould Cummings and Pixie Aventura.

LOS ANGELES – Every Emmy Award handed out Sunday will come with something extra — a $100,000 donation to fight child hunger. The Television Academy announced Friday that each network and streaming service competing on the telecast has pledged the donation for every Emmy they win. With 23 Emmys being handed out and the academy committing $500,000, that will mean a donation of $2.8 million to No Kid Hungry, a group working to relieve child hunger brought on by the coronavirus crisis. The 72nd Emmy Awards air Sunday at 5 p.m. on ABC. Guests set to appear include Anthony Anderson, Mindy Kaling, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patrick Stuart, RuPaul and Oprah Winfrey.

This photo provided by Polk Imaging shows Drive 'N Drag at Westfield Garden State Plaza, in Paramus, N.J. After being closed for months due to the pandemic, malls are bringing all types of drive-in entertainment to their massive parking lots, hoping to lure people back to their properties. (Dave Kotinsky/Polk Imaging for Westfield via AP)

(Dave Kotinsky/Polk Imaging for Westfield via AP)NEW YORK – Angel Dougherty went to the mall last month — not to shop, but to watch a drive-in drag show in the parking lot. Westfield says it has been using its parking lots to draw crowds for years, with circuses, ice skating rinks and car shows. Kilburn Live, another production company, has turned five mall parking lots into drive-ins and is adding others. Walmart, noticing the trend, added drive-in movies to 160 of its parking lots where people can order snacks ahead of time from the store. And it’s also considering renting out parts of its parking lots to companies that want to hold drive-in meetings with their employees.

That time has passed," Bob the Drag Queen tweeted two days after the killing of George Floyd. While you 'find your voice' black people are being killed every day. BLACK LIVES MATTER." Since then, demonstrations have spread nationwide and around the globe, as people demand justice and affirm that, yes, Black Lives Matter. The "real-life show" saw Bob and fellow queens Eureka and Shangela travel small-town America, helping put folks in drag for one-night-only -- but forever-life-changing -- drag shows.

You might be using the same streaming services this year, but luckily, there are tons of new movies, TV shows, documentaries and so much more available on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and Amazon Prime. ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’This obviously isn’t a Netflix original movie, but sometimes Netflix puts on a good throwback movie that is too good not to mention. “The Goop Lab” is actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her lifestyle brand, Goop, all teamed up with Netflix to bring us six episodes of Goop-related content. You probably haven’t seen it since the ’90s, but that’s the best thing about Disney+. What TV shows and movies are you most excited to see this year?

RuPaul's Drag Race fan favorites Farrah Moan, Nina West and Peppermint turned some sickening, '70s inspired looks at the Los Angeles premiere of Charlie's Angelson Monday. "We're an homage to the original Angels," Farrah added. Nina raved, noting that she'll also be making an appearance on the newly-announced RuPaul's Celebrity Drag Race, which is set to premiere next year. 'RuPaul's Drag Race': Nina West Says She Would Join 'All Stars' 'In a Heartbeat' (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:'Charlie's Angels': Prepare to Meet a Whole New Side of Kristen Stewart! (Exclusive)Farrah Moan Opens Up About Her Ariana Grande Tweets and the Importance of Promoting Queer Artists (Exclusive)'RuPaul's Celebrity Drag Race' to Launch in 2020

How to Watch: Drag Race UK premieres its first season on BBC Three (via the BBC iPlayer) on Thursday, Oct. 3. Following the inaugural UK season, Mama Ru will return stateside to premiere Drag Race season 12, as well as season five of Drag Race All Stars. The second season of Drag Race Thailand is currently streaming on Wow Presents Plus, and it was recently announced that Drag Race Canada will be coming in 2020 -- with Drag Race season 11 runner-up Brooke Lynn Hytes serving as a permanent judge. See more on all your favorite Drag Race super queens in the video below! RELATED CONTENT'RuPaul's Drag Race UK': Meet the QueensRuPaul Announces 'RuPauls Drag Race Live!'

The 2019 Emmy Awards was fun-filled night, but it had its fair share of moments that were filled with subtle and not-so-subtle shade. During the telecast, the comedian cracked a joke about Felicity Huffman, who recently got sentenced to two weeks in prison for her involvement in the college admissions scandal. The drama between RuPaul and Billy Porter has all the gays SHOOK!#Emmyspic.twitter.com/ZmNwWN0wTU Mario (@mtehuitz) September 23, 2019See more from the Emmys, below. RELATED CONTENT:Did Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner Get Laughed at While Presenting at 2019 Emmys? Emmys 2019: Bill Hader Addresses 'Saturday Night Live' Firing Shane GillisEmmys 2019: 'Game of Thrones' and 'Fleabag' Win the Night's Top Awards

So get used to it,'" Porter told ET's Kevin Frazier backstage after taking home the Emmy for Lead Actor in a Drama Series. The 50-year-old actor used his acceptance speech to open up about the importance of self-acceptance. I love Madonna. We love, we love, we love Madonna. RELATED CONTENT:Emmy Awards 2019: The Complete List of WinnersBilly Porter Makes History With First Emmys WinBilly Porter Serves '70s Disco Vibes in Sparkly Suit at Emmy Awards 2019

This year's Emmy Awards has already seen a slew of wins by television's biggest stars -- RuPaul and the Queer Eye guys took home trophies during last weekend's Creative Arts Emmys, with 10 early wins for Game of Thrones -- and that was just the start. The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards air live from the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live this Sunday, Sept. 22, and ET will be providing live updates throughout the entire ceremony, breaking down the show's most memorable moments and potentially history-making wins: Will Game of Thrones break its own record for most wins in one year? Check back here on Sunday as ET Live streams live from the Emmys red carpet at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT and stick around when the show kicks off on Fox starting at 8 p.m. RELATED CONTENT:2019 Emmy Predictions: Who Will Win and Who Should WinCreative Arts Emmy Awards 2019: The Complete Winners ListAwards Season 2019-2020: Key Dates to Know for Emmys, Oscars and More

RuPaul is keeping mum about the upcoming 12th season of RuPaul's Drag Race, but in a word? And while Ru couldn't dish much about season 12, he offered a little more on what fans can expect from the upcoming inaugural season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. The franchise also recently launched the second season of Drag Race Thailand, and announced an upcoming Las Vegas residency. RELATED CONTENTRuPaul Announces 'RuPauls Drag Race Live!' Vegas ResidencyFarrah Moan Opens Up About Her Ariana Grande Tweets and the Importance of Promoting Queer Artists (Exclusive)'RuPaul's Drag Race UK': Meet the Queens

At RuPaul's DragCon NYC on Saturday, the 58-year-old TV personality announced that he'll be launching RuPaul's Drag Race Live!, a residency at the Flamingo Las Vegas. "RuPauls Drag Race Live! RuPauls Drag Race has become an international phenomenon, as have the fan viewing parties that take place all over the world," Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey, the show's co-producers, said. "The RuPauls Drag Race Live! With original music, world-class performances by Americas favorite queens, and all of the self-awareness and attitude of the television show, RuPauls Drag Race Live!

RuPauls Drag Race is showing no signs of slowing down. The Emmy-winning reality competition series confirmed that itll be back with two new seasons of competition -- season 12 of the main series and season five of All Stars. The renewal news comes after the VH1 franchise was nominated for a record 14 Emmys this year, including Outstanding Competition Program and Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program for host and judge RuPaul. Drag Races win for Outstanding Competition Program broke a three-year winning streak for The Voice and marked the first time that Amazing Race or The Voice didnt win the category. RELATED CONTENT:'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 11 Finale: 5 Things You Didn't See on TV'RuPaul's Drag Race' Stars Share Their Favorite Holiday Songs to Perform (Exclusive)RuPaul and 'Drag Race' Judges Open Up About Ru's New Talk Show (Exclusive)