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  • Willam and Mistress Isabelle Brooks Go Head-to-Head in ‘Drag Race’ Drama Showdown

    Willam and Mistress Isabelle Brooks Go Head-to-Head in ‘Drag Race’ Drama Showdown

    What began as subtle shade has spiraled into full-blown digital warfare between RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty Willam and All Stars 10 standout Mistress Isabelle Brooks. The two queens, both known for their unapologetic opinions, razor-sharp wit, and fan-favorite chaos, are embroiled in an increasingly public and deeply personal back-and-forth that’s playing out in real time on YouTube. And trust, the library is wide open.

    Round One: Willam Throws the First Punch

    Willam has never been one to hold back, and in recent months, she’s taken aim at Mistress during podcast episodes, viewing parties, and social media posts. In a viral TikTok, Willam accused Mistress of being “a bully” and claimed she was kicked out of the Drag Race Season 15 group chat, on Christmas, no less. She doubled down, saying Mistress is “duplicitous and shady,” adding, “People want to go see queens that are fun, not glued to their phones backstage.”

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    And yet, the usually fiery Mistress kept her lips sealed, until now.

    Round Two: Mistress Delivers a Precision Strike

    Earlier this week, Mistress broke her silence with a jaw-dropping 15-minute YouTube video titled The BEATUP feat Willam (Confronting My Biggest Fan). Not only is it a not-so-subtle parody of Willam’s long-running Beatdown series, it’s a no-holds-barred read of the queen who’s been name-dropping her all year.

    “I didn’t realize the power I had over him until many of you pointed it out,” Mistress begins, before diving into receipts, including alleged text messages and podcast invites from Willam. She accuses Willam of lying on podcasts, begging for collaborations, and misrepresenting their relationship for clout.

    Mistress also drags Willam’s comments about her wardrobe, “frumpadump t-shirts,” in Willam’s words, calling her a desperate attention-seeker with a selective memory. “Willam, you have lied on my name time, after time, after time,” she says, with screenshots from Reddit and tabloid stories in tow.

    Round Three: Willam Fires Back… Harder

    If Mistress thought she’d get the last word, Willam had other plans. In her latest Willam Wednesday upload, the veteran queen responds point-by-point with the kind of brutal honesty and snark that made her a legend.

    Willam claims Mistress has been playing both sides, publicly shading her while privately asking their shared manager for collaboration opportunities. “She wants to act like I’m obsessed with Drag Race,” Willam says, “but she’s the one constantly trying to work with me.”

    Addressing the DragCon rumor that he waited in line for a RuPaul photo, Willam laughs it off. “She’s loud, but that doesn’t mean she’s right. I told her that on the phone, she didn’t like it.”

    Willam goes on to criticize how Mistress treated fellow queen Aja during All Stars, claiming this YouTube dragfest is a strategic smokescreen to deflect from her own behavior. And when it comes to being called a clout chaser? Willam owns it. “I am. And what are you, girl?”

    The Feud Heard ‘Round the Fandom

    Comparisons to the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake rap beef have already begun, except this time, it’s wigs instead of bars and YouTube thumbnails instead of album covers. But the intensity? Just as real.

    Willam capped her video by saying, “If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen,” accusing Mistress of panicking over her fleeting spotlight. “You’re worried this fame might be going away, so you’re swinging at anyone nearby,” she added. “You’re indisputably, factually a b*tch.”

    No word yet on whether Mistress will respond, but if history (and her heels) are any indication, another video might already be in the works.

    Stay Tuned, Because This Isn’t Over

    In the grand tradition of Drag Race drama, this saga is already one for the herstory books. With both queens armed with receipts, comebacks, and a fierce following, the Willam vs. Mistress feud is more than just a fight it’s appointment viewing.

    So grab your popcorn, charge your phone, and stay subscribed. Because this YouTube beef? It’s far from done.

  • DeJa Skye Didn’t Come to Win She Came to Go Viral (And Succeeded)

    DeJa Skye Didn’t Come to Win She Came to Go Viral (And Succeeded)

    DeJa Skye has never been one to follow the crowd—and on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10, she made it clear: she’s not chasing the crown, she’s chasing the memes.

    Returning to the werkroom after first making waves on Season 14 (and singlehandedly carrying the Snatch Game with her Lil Jon impersonation), the Fresno queen brought her trademark blend of humor, heart, and internet-readiness back to the screen.

    “I didn’t come to win. I came to go viral,” DeJa told GAY TIMES. Mission: accomplished.

    Back in the Werkroom

    All Stars 10 kicked off with a twist: a bracket format that split queens into groups of six. DeJa competed in Bracket One alongside Aja, Bosco, Irene the Alien, Olivia Lux, and Phoenix.

    Her return to the franchise included a standout turn as Chardonnay Harrington in the improv challenge Murder of the Dance Floor, which earned rave reviews from the judges. Despite falling just short of a challenge win and racking up a respectable four points, she was eliminated in Episode 3 alongside Olivia and Phoenix.

    Still, DeJa walked away from the competition with her head held high—and with the internet firmly in her corner.

    “I’m very happy with what I showed, minus the international turmoil,” she joked, referencing her self-doubt during the improv challenge. “My goal was never to win. It was to show a transformation, have fun, and make memeable moments. I think I achieved that.”

    Meme Queen Energy

    If you missed the moment DeJa became a certified meme, let us set the scene: Bosco and Olivia are bickering over critiques, Aja’s reacting in real-time, and DeJa? She’s hairspraying a wigless mannequin head in the background like a bored neighbor at a BBQ.

    The clip exploded online—and even DeJa doesn’t remember doing it.

    “I saw a can of hairspray and was like, ‘I’m just going to mind my business…’ And then Aja stepping in when she did, it was the cherry on top,” she laughed. “That’s my memeable moment, for sure.”

    A New Format, A Fresh Perspective

    Though DeJa didn’t advance to the semifinals, she had praise for the All Stars 10 format and its point-based structure.

    “It makes more sense,” she said. “You get at least three episodes to show what you’ve got. You can throw ideas at the wall instead of overthinking everything.”

    Still, she acknowledged the format can be tough for slow-burners: “Some girls don’t hit their stride until week four, but here, you’ve got to hit it from the start.”

    DeJa was quick to uplift her fellow bracket-mates, calling them “heavy hitters” and adding, “We didn’t get lost in the fray. And having six queens instead of 18 really helped us shine.”

    One More Twist…

    Although DeJa’s run in Bracket One is over (for now), Drag Race wouldn’t be Drag Race without a gag. At the end of Episode 3, RuPaul announced that all eliminated queens would get another shot—sort of.

    Each regular judge will nominate one eliminated queen for a wildcard lottery. One queen will be randomly selected to rejoin the competition in the final lip-sync smackdown for the crown—and a $200,000 prize.

    So while DeJa may be out, she’s definitely not forgotten. And who knows? The queen of viral might just have one last twist up her bedazzled sleeve.

    Next Week on All Stars 10

    The spotlight shifts to Bracket Two, where six more queens—Jorgeous, Kerri Colby, Lydia B. Kollins, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Nicole Paige Brooks, and Tina Burner—will face off for a coveted place in the semifinals.

    Catch new episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 every Friday, streaming on Paramount+.

  • ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10’ Drops Star-Studded Trailer Featuring Ariana Grande, Chappell Roan, and a Brand New Format

    ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10’ Drops Star-Studded Trailer Featuring Ariana Grande, Chappell Roan, and a Brand New Format

    Start your engines—and make room in the werkroom. RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars is returning for its 10th season on May 9, and this time it’s bigger, queerer, and witchier than ever.

    With a star-studded guest judge lineup and the largest cast in All Stars herstory, All Stars 10 promises high-stakes glamour, jaw-dropping performances, and a brand-new “Tournament of All Stars” format that could shake up the franchise forever.

    Grande, Erivo, and Roan… Oh My!

    In a teaser trailer that sent fans into a glittery meltdown, Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande storm the werkroom with the line: “The witches will see you now!” Queens lose it (as they should), and honestly, so did we.

    Meanwhile, queer pop icon Chappell Roan makes her entrance in a wig cap and robe, dryly asking the queens, “Do any of you queers have something sexy I can slip into?” Consider the bar for guest judge entrances raised.

    Buffy Is Back—and She Brought Ice Spice

    The judging panel this season reads like a who’s who of queer icons, Oscar nominees, viral hitmakers, and cult TV legends.

    Joining RuPaul and resident judges Michelle Visage, Ross Matthews, Carson Kressley, Ts Madison, Jamal Sims, and Law Roach are a diverse slate of guest judges, including:

    Meet the Queens

    Season 10 features a jaw-dropping 18 returning queens—making it the most packed All Stars season yet. Competing queens include:

    This diverse cast spans fan favorites, controversial queens, early outs, and redemption-seekers—all bringing a mix of charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent back to the main stage.

    New Format: The Tournament of All Stars

    Drag Race All Stars 10 will debut a brand-new structure known as the Tournament of All Stars. According to a press release from Paramount+:

    “The queens will be divided into three groups of six, each competing in their own bracket across three episodes. At the end of each bracket, the top three queens with the highest point totals will then advance to the semi-finals.”

    From there, it’s a high-stakes dash to the crown. The finalists will face off in an epic Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown, with one queen ultimately earning a coveted spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame.

    And yes, Untucked will be back too—because if you’re not watching Untucked, you’re only getting half the tea.

    How to Watch

    RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 premieres May 9 exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and WOW Presents Plus internationally.

    Watch the full trailer now and get ready for the ultimate drag battle royale—glamour, chaos, and glitter bombs included.

  • Lydia B. Kollins Dives Into ‘Drag Race All Stars 10’ Just A Week After Season 17: “What Do I Have to Lose?”

    Lydia B. Kollins Dives Into ‘Drag Race All Stars 10’ Just A Week After Season 17: “What Do I Have to Lose?”

    Lydia B. Kollins barely had time to unpack her wigs from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 17 before being whisked back into the Werk Room for another round of fierce competition. The fan-favorite queen has confirmed she joined the massive cast of All Stars 10 just weeks after wrapping up her debut season.

    In an interview with The Playlist, Kollins revealed that she had about five days—yes, days—to prepare for her second Drag Race run. “I had gotten back from Season 17 filming, and it was like three weeks later they called [with the All Stars 10 invite],” she said. “And I had about five days to a week to sort of get it all prepared and ready, but it was chill.”

    Chill? Maybe for her. Fans on social media couldn’t believe the turnaround.

    Another fan gushed, “Lydia’s AS10 casting is probably the craziest & gaggiest AS casting they’ve ever done. It’s kinda iconic.”

    Despite the whirlwind schedule, Lydia didn’t hesitate when offered a second shot at the crown. “It was an automatic yes,” she said. “To go back, I feel like you can’t pass up on an opportunity to A, be on TV, and also B, get to share your art in front of RuPaul. So yeah, automatically, I was like, ‘F**k yeah, why not? What do I have to lose?’”

    She described the experience as surreal. “I feel like I’m in two different timelines at the same time. So it’s been a lot… late-night breakdowns do be happening, but I think I’m handling it pretty well. I’m keeping my head above water.”

     

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    Lydia is part of All Stars 10’s largest cast ever, with 18 returning queens in what’s being dubbed the “Tournament of All Stars.” The new format divides contestants into three brackets of six queens, each battling it out over three episodes. The top performers will advance to the semi-finals and eventually to an epic Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown.

    Joining Lydia are returning legends including Acid Betty, Aja, Bosco, Denali, Ginger Minj, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and many more.

    RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 premieres May 9 exclusively on Paramount+.

  • ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 10 Reveals Record-Breaking Cast and Brand-New Tournament Format

    ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 10 Reveals Record-Breaking Cast and Brand-New Tournament Format

    Start your engines—and your brackets! RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars is shaking things up in a major way for its milestone 10th season, debuting an all-new “Tournament of All Stars” format and the largest returning cast in franchise herstory.

    Eighteen fan-favorite queens will sashay back onto the runway in what promises to be one of the most competitive and gag-worthy seasons yet. Spanning 12 episodes, Season 10 is ditching the traditional format in favor of a multi-round, bracket-style showdown that has fans already dusting off their fantasy draft boards.

    Tournament Time, Honey!

    So, how does this new Drag Race extravaganza work?

    The queens will be split into three separate groups of six, each competing in their own bracket over a three-episode stretch. At the end of each bracket, the top three queens with the highest point totals will advance to the semi-finals, where they’ll go head-to-head with winners from the other groups.

    From there, it’s a two-episode semifinals showdown before the season culminates in the grand finale: a Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown. The last queen standing will walk away with a sparkling $200,000 cash prize and a permanent place in the prestigious Drag Race Hall of Fame.

    The queens and their respective groups on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10. Photo: Paramount
    The queens and their respective groups on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10. Photo: Paramount+

    Meet the All Star Queens of Season 10

    Get ready to gag over this lineup of legends, rising stars, and some long-awaited returns:

    • Acid Betty (Season 8)
    • Aja (Season 9, All Stars 3)
    • Alyssa Hunter (Season 14)
    • Bosco (Season 14)
    • Cynthia Lee Fontaine (Season 8, Season 9)
    • Daya Betty (Season 14)
    • DeJa Skye (Season 14)
    • Denali (Season 13)
    • Ginger Minj (Season 7, All Stars 2 & 6)
    • Irene the Alien (Season 15)
    • Jorgeous (Season 14, All Stars 9)
    • Kerri Colby (Season 14)
    • Lydia B. Kollins (Season 17)
    • Mistress Isabelle Brooks (Season 15)
    • Nicole Paige Brooks (Season 2)
    • Olivia Lux (Season 13)
    • Phoenix (Season 3)
    • Tina Burner (Season 13)

    Season 14 dominates the competition with six returning queens, while early-season veterans like Nicole Paige Brooks and Phoenix are making a fierce comeback over a decade since their last appearance. Meanwhile, Season 17’s standout Lydia B. Kollins is back fresh off the finale, where Onya Nurve was recently crowned.

    The Battle of the Brackets

    Let’s break it down, bracket-style:

    • Pink Bracket: Jorgeous, Lydia B. Kollins, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Tina Burner, Nicole Paige Brooks, Kerri Colby

    RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 Pink Bracket. Photo: Paramount+
    RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 Pink Bracket. Photo: Paramount+

    • Purple Bracket: Denali, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Alyssa Hunter, Daya Betty, Acid Betty, Ginger Minj

    RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 Purple Bracket. Photo: Paramount+
    RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 Purple Bracket. Photo: Paramount+

    • Orange Bracket: Olivia Lux, Bosco, Aja, DeJa Skye, Phoenix, Irene the Alien

    RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 Orange Bracket. Photo: Paramount+
    RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 Orange Bracket. Photo: Paramount+

    Each bracket brings a different flavor—and fans can expect runway drama, hilarious reads, emotional backstories, and iconic lip sync battles that’ll have everyone yelling, “Shantay, you stay!”

    The Legacy Continues

    Previous inductees into the Drag Race Hall of Fame include a sparkling roster of queens like Chad Michaels, Alaska, Trixie Mattel, Trinity the Tuck, Monet X Change, Shea Couleé, Kylie Sonique Love, Jinkx Monsoon, Jimbo, and most recently, Angeria Paris VanMicheals.

    Who will snatch the crown this time?

    Catch all the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent when RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10 premieres Friday, May 9 at 12 a.m. ET / 9 p.m. PT Thursday on Paramount+.

  • ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17 Queen to ‘All Stars 10?’ Shocking Rumors Emerge!

    ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17 Queen to ‘All Stars 10?’ Shocking Rumors Emerge!

    The seventeenth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race hasn’t even wrapped up yet, but one queen from the current season is already rumored to have filmed for the next season of All Stars. If true, this would mark a significant moment in the show’s history.

    Warning: Spoilers for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 and All Stars 10 follow.

    The Drag Race franchise, which has been a mainstay on television for over a decade, shows no signs of slowing down. With the confirmation of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale and the already filmed seasons of Drag Race UK and UK vs. the World, the iconic reality competition is expanding globally. However, all eyes are now on the highly anticipated All Stars 10 season, which fans believe will feature a larger-than-usual cast and a new format.

    According to online rumors, All Stars 10 will have 18 former Drag Race contestants competing, and for the first time in the show’s history, there will be a mid-season break for filming. While the full cast list is still unconfirmed, fans have zeroed in on one queen who might have already filmed her part for the season: Lydia B. Kollins, who recently won the Villains’ Roast in Season 17.

    Lydia B. Kollins, known for her quick wit and fierce sense of humor, is said to have “gone off-grid” around the time All Stars 10 filming reportedly took place. This timing has sparked speculation that she might be one of the queens returning for the season. If true, Lydia would join a select group of queens who returned to the Werk Room directly after competing in a regular season. This rare feat has been accomplished by queens such as Latrice Royale, Chad Michaels, Aja, Monét X Change, and Mo Heart.

    Adding to the intrigue, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, one of the queens Lydia roasted in her Villains’ Roast performance, is also rumored to be part of the All Stars 10 cast. Will the two queens form an alliance, or will their past rivalry fuel a dramatic showdown? Only time will tell, but as RuPaul always says, “We can’t wait to see how this turns out.”

    As for the ongoing RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17, new episodes continue to air every Friday on MTV in the U.S. and on WOW Presents Plus internationally. Fans will have to wait and see how the current season plays out, but with rumors swirling about the upcoming All Stars season, there’s no shortage of drama in the Drag Race universe.