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The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y., Friday, May 13, 2022 20 By Leo Pusztai TV Media Sashay into May: TV's fa- vorite queens are back and ready to work in an all-new season of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars," premiering Fri- day, May 20, on Paramount+. Season 6 of "All Stars" made Drag Race history by crown- ing 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 competi- tions, comedy skits and much more to prove they have what it takes to be an icon. The low- est-scoring queens will, of course, be asked to "sashay away." The Season 7 lineup is a win- ners-only club, featuring an in- creased 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 compe- tition yet, facing off against Drag Race legends such as "All Stars 4" double winners Mon- et 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 glo- rious returns. Guest stars will include Cameron Diaz ("Bad Teacher," 2011), Nikki Glaser ("Welcome Home Nikki Gla- ser?"), Swedish singer-song- writer 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 sea- son of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars," beginning Friday, May 20, on Paramount+. realtalk Some of the Season 7 cast of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" B/The Pine Shop 6 x 7.5 Serving Oneonta & Surrounding Communities for Over 45 Years!!! The Pine Shop Will Be Closing Early Saturday, May 14 th at 3 p.m. 10% OFF 2 or More Poly Lumber Pieces Wardrobes 20% OFF 20% OFF Coffee Tables & End Tables

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