Meet the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17, and more news

Christmas came early for Drag Race fans as on Wednesday, the cast of season 17 of RuPaul’s Drag Race was revealed in a (literally) splashy extravaganza on the show’s YouTube channel, hosted by season 16 winner Nymphia Wind. 

The 14 fierce queens competing for a $200,000 prize and the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” are: Acacia Forgot, Arrietty, Crystal Envy, Hormona Lisa, Jewels Sparkles, Joella, Kori King, Lana Ja’Rae, Lexi Love, Lucky Starzzz, Lydia B Collins, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot.

The 90-minute premiere, airing Friday, January 3 at 8 pm ET on MTV, has the queens introducing themselves via the “Drag Queens Got Talent” challenge. Mama Ru has brought back the “Rate-A-Queen” scoring system, but in true Ru fashion, expect a twist.  And, of course, a new season of Drag Race also brings with it a new season of Untucked, so fasten your seatbelts for more drama from the Werk Room.  

Get ready for all of the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent you can handle and tune in for the premiere of season 17 of RuPaul’s Drag Race on January 3. 

Plus, Kim Zolciak, Aaron Rodgers, Zayn Malik, Will Poulter news, and more! Keep scrolling to check out today’s entertainment and pop culture news.

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Haven’t we all gotten tired of Kim Zolciak and her “claims” by now? [Page Six]

Shailene Woodley reveals why she still gets emotional when discussing her relationship with Aaron Rodgers. [People]

Zayn Malik explains why he canceled his latest concert minutes before show time. [E! Online]

The Bear star Will Poulter is raising money for a vital LGBTQ+ cause. [PinkNews]

RHONY star Brynn Whitfield revealed she was sexually assaulted at age 34 by someone who was “courting” her, causing her to become “asexual for months.” [People]

Sorry, Prince Harry haters; he does not intend to leave the United States. [THR]

Sean Baker’s Anora and Jane Schoenbrun’s I Saw The TV Glow lead the pack of Independent Spirit Award nominations with six nods each. [The A.V. Club]

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