There's a moment in Death Becomes Her where Madeline Ashton announces who the special sponsor of the day is. It changes every show—spectacularly improved and decided by actress Megan Hilty—in the middle of a wild and surprising twist.

Beginning on the show's fifth anniversary this Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, new cast members confirmed to slay the stage at Flamingo Las Vegas include the show's new host Ginger Minj, from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 7 and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 2 and 6;

On Friday’s episode of RuPaul’ s Drag Race, contestant Sam Star reveals Charles Barkley–yes, Charles Barkle y–is part of her family tree. Star says the Basketball Hall of Famer was best friends with her mom in high school, and played a big role in her childhood.

EXCLUSIVE: RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 is already taking a victory lap, after the premiere episode scored the series’ best ratings in years. According to live + three-day Nielsen data, the episode scored a 0.