Drag superstar Sasha Velour revealsSmoke & Mirrorstour dates

I am literally and figuratively shaking with excitement to embark on my first solo theater tour withSmoke & Mirrors! Read on for the full list ofSmoke & Mirrorsdomestic tour dates. POSTER BY SASHA VELOUR, PHOTO BY TANNER ABEL (ASSISTED BY NICHOLAS NEEDHAM) Jeff Eason Jeff Eason Jeff Eason

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 48 words · Holly Moss

Drag's next act:We're Here, RuPaul, more bring 'money and momentum' to gay TV

Drag has been a taboo, hidden art form for so long. Theyre hungry for it. Sohungry, in fact, that major media corporations are betting on drag to fortify business. Johnnie Ingram/HBO “It takes a while for big-dollar networks to get on the train, but were here now. I think its still niche. Drag is still a niche job. Christopher Smith/HBO “Drag is all about telling your own story and putting your own performance and idea together....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Marcus Weaver

Drake booed offstage, twerking cowgirls, and more crazy things we saw at 2019's Camp Flog Gnaw festival

Plus, Buffay never committed to cat ears like the singer/producer did at Flog Gnaw. YG brought out Stormy Daniels YG knows how to work up a crowd. Juice Wrlds legends tribute All legends may fall in the making but they certainly are not forgotten. Credit: Quinn Tucker Tylers response: Related content: YG dances on stage with Stormy Daniels.Tim Hans Coen Rees Jackie Lee Young

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Mary Johnson

Drake drops new song 'Laugh Now Cry Later' and athlete-studded music video

He also rides golf carts and personal watercraft with Lil Durk, who’s featured on the track. “I took a half and she took the whole thing, slow down, baby. / Where do these ns be at when they say they doing all this and all that?” Prince Williams/Wireimage Drake has stayed busy during a year that’s seen many artists pause new releases. Not to mention, Drake released his mixtapeDark Lane Demo Tapesin May....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Jade Clark

Drake is Spotify's most-streamed artist of the decade

And Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’ was the most-streamed track of the 2010s. Get out the champagne, Papi.Drakehas been crowned Spotifys most-streamed artist of the decade. Drake has now gone back-to-back with Spotify honors, having been named the most-streamed artist of 2018. Credit: Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images Drake almost hit No. 1 in two decade categories. His 2016 single One Dance came in behind Sheerans Shape of You as the most-streamed track of the 2010s....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Regina Fowler

Drake talks about making his upcoming album, growing as a rapper, and finding a mentor in Stevie Wonder: An EW Q&A

The summers nearly over. But rap wizDrakeis feeling the heat. The deadline to submit the final version of his sophomore album,Take Care, is one month out. To say the least, its crunch time. Though, it seems hes comfy in the clutch. Creatively, he says hes at a great place and has a tons a recorded material to select from. In the EW story on stands now, he gave us five recording rules to live by....

May 1, 2025 · 9 min · 1901 words · Connor Parker

Drake tops Billboard 200 albums chart, Tom Petty and Sarah McLachlan follow behind

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. DrakeisBillboards chart king today. HisThank Me Latercomes in at No. 1 on their 200 albums chart, pushing out 447,000 copies in its first week. The first four slots on the 200 albums chart are new entries. The second highest debut is Tom Petty & the HeartbreakersMojoat No. 2 with 125,000 units moved. Next is Sarah McLachlansLaws of Illusion, which comes in at No....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Megan Garcia

Drake's dad claims son lies about him being absentee father to sell records

“I had a conversation with Drake about that,” he told Cannon. I have always been with Drake. I talk to him, if not every day. Chris Polk/BBMA2017/Getty Images for DCP And we really got into a deep conversation about that. I said, ‘Drake, why are you saying all of this different stuff about me, man? Like, this is not cool.’ And he goes, ‘Dad, it sells records.’ I said, ‘Ok well, cool....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Jenny Richardson

Drama Highauthor Michael Sokolove on his life story being turned intoRise

But he wasnt exactly shocked by it, either. Its awful to say yes, he cracks when asked if he expected the development. I never thought it would get to the finish line because that almost never happens. Credit: Micahel Williamson; NBC Next thing you know,Risewas born. But he also believes the books message provides a particularly vital commentary in todays cultural climate. And it was before Donald Trump. What Lou shows so clearly is that education is still about passion and inspiration....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Christy Yates

Dream casting a Joe Exotic movie? Consider Dax Shepard and Edward Norton

Consider this a For Your Consideration column for the Joe Exotic movie. In putting together your ideal dream cast, c’mon consider actorsDax ShepardandEdward Norton. This prompted a response from Norton, who wrote, “Um, step aside, pal. Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Netflix; Daniele Venturelli/WireImage Youre way too young and buff and you know it. You could probably pull off Maldonado still, actually. Wouldnt that be fun?” Perhaps it’s the quarantine cabin fever talking, but let’s consider this....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Victoria Maxwell

Dream Emmy Ballot part 2: Best Supporting Actor and Actress (drama)

And the supporting actor category wasnt exactly a cakewalk, either. Well see how closely you paid attention when the nods come out on July 16. (Coming up tomorrow: my picks for bestleadactor and actress in a comedy and drama.) Best Supporting Actress (Drama) *Connie Britton(Friday Night Lights): Episode 8. When her character realizes she isnt going to be getting her new dream home. All in three minutes. She deserves her own...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Denise Cooper

Dream Emmy Ballot part 3: Best Lead Actor and Actress (comedy)

Hey, Emmy voters, tired of me yet? To recap: Use this list of recommendations as your guide when the balloting process gets underway next week. Ill be checking to see how closely you paid attention when the nods come out on July 16. Kyle Bornheimer(Worst Week): The (super-funny) show didnt last. But lets keep its Everyman star as a souvenir. Zachary Levi(Chuck): Who else shifts as easily between comedy, drama,andkung fu?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Matthew Schwartz

Dream Street member Chris Trousdale dies at 34

Representatives for Trousdale confirmed his death to EW. Should you wish to make a donation in his honor, yo give to ASPCA." 1 on Billboard’s Independent Albums chart its first week of release. Credit: Maury Phillips/WireImage It went on to sell 1 million copies nationwide. Dream Street’s biggest single, “It Happens Every Time,” peaked at No. 48 on the charts. The group broke up in 2002, following legal disputes between the boys' parents and their management....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Victoria Bryant