Rupaul ‘All Stars’ back in the ‘Race’
Sashay into May: TV’S favorite queens are back and ready to work in an all-new season of “Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” premiering Friday, May 20, on Paramount+. Season 6 of “All Stars” made Drag Race history by crowning Kylie Sonique Love as the franchise’s first transgender winner — a fabulous way to lead into the show’s Season 7 renewal announcement in February.
Prominent drag artists from “Rupaul’s Drag Race” and its sister programs compete in “Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars” for their chance at redemption — or the opportunity to add another crown to their closets — as they go head-to-head in lip sync battles, dance competitions, comedy skits and much more to prove they have what it takes to be an icon.the lowest-scoring queens will, of course, be asked to “sashay away.”
The Season 7 lineup is a winners-only club, featuring an increased grand prize of $200,000 (from $100,000) and the ultimate title of “Queen of Queens.”
Jaida Essence Hall (“Drag Race U.S.” Season 12) jumps directly from her recent victory into Rupaul’s toughest competition yet, facing off against Drag Race legends such as “All Stars 4” double winners Monet X Change and Trinity the Tuck, and “All Stars 5” winner Shea Couleé. Meanwhile, “Drag Race U.K.” winner The Vivienne goes international to have a chance at the top crown, as fan-favorite winners Yvie Oddly (“Drag Race U.S.” Season 11), Jinkx Monsoon (“Drag Race U.S.” Season 5) and Raja (“Drag Race U.S.” Season 3) also make their glorious returns. Guest stars will include Cameron Diaz (“Bad Teacher,” 2011), Nikki Glaser (“Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?”), Swedish singer-songwriter Tove Lo (“Habits,” 2014), British model Naomi Campbell (“Empire”) and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.
Prepare for the coronation and tune in to the seventh season of “Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” beginning Friday, May 20, on Paramount+.
Workin’ for The Weeknd: The Billboard Music Awards returns to its original Las Vegas venue for the first time since 2019 when the 2022 ceremony airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena Sunday, May 15, on NBC. Hosted and executive produced this year by rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, the BBMAS chooses its recipients based on data regarding fan interaction to best reflect the views of the public.
The Weeknd and Doja Cat are this year’s top contenders, receiving 17 and 14 nominations, respectively. Both nominees for Top Artist and Top Hot 100 Artist, they each also have major productions receiving multiple nods. With Drake,taylor Swift and Justin Bieber all vying for multiple awards as well, the standings for most-awarded artists in BBMA history may be shaken up this year.
“The Billboard Music Awards truly represent the artists and where music is today,” Diddy says. “I’m excited to curate the biggest live performances and surprises.the world has to tune in to see.”
Major performances include the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ return to the BBMAS after 23 years, Megan Thee Stallion and Latto’s BBMA debuts, and a performance from 2022 Icon Award recipient Mary J. Blige.
The awards have also expanded to include five new categories, bumping the total to 62.These categories shine a spotlight on global data, rather than just within the United States, and include Top Billboard Global 200 Artist and Top Billboard Global categories.
Remarkably, Ed Sheeran holds nominations in four of the five new categories.
See who comes out on top when the 2022 Billboard Music Awards airs live from Las Vegas Sunday, May 15, on NBC.
‘Little’ Fires, Big Storms: Hunker down for some nasty weather because the Roloff family is about to face a storm of changes when “Little People, Big World” premieres its 23rd season Tuesday, May 17, on TLC.
The long-running reality program follows the lives of the Roloff family as they navigate the struggles of running a farm and raising a family — some members of which are little people.
Since the show’s debut in 2006, more than a billion hours have been devoted to watching Matt and Amy Roloff as they loved, separated and found new love again. Now that their children have grown and begun a new generation of their own, Season 23 begins as eldest son Zach is expecting his third child with his wife, Tori. Meanwhile, the couple’s first son awaits necessary surgery.
Season 22 left off as Amy married her boyfriend, Chris, who had been forming a friendship with Matt. Now, however, it seems Amy is having trouble adjusting to the relationship she has with her ex-husband and his new girlfriend.
Difficulties regarding the sale of the farm also prompted conflict between Matt and Zach last season, and viewers can expect the tension to rise as further problems with the farm, including a fire, prompt Matt to make a difficult decision.
“If it plays out the way that I hope it does, I think life on the farm is going to change forever,” he says. “If the kids decide they want to hate me for this, there’s nothing I can do about it.”