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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
'Drag Race' Couple Kori King and Lydia B Kollins Will Headline New TV Show (Exclusive)
'Drag Race' Couple Kori King and Lydia B Kollins Will Headline New TV Show (Exclusive) originally appeared on Parade. You can never have too much butthole. Of course, we're speaking of Lydia Butthole Kollins. The Pittsburgh drag queen burst onto the scene earlier this year when she appeared on Season 17 of RuPaul's Drag Race, where she found love with fellow competitor (and Cameo legend) Kori King. Lydia then returned almost immediately to the Drag Race stage as a competitor on Season 10 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, which will air its finale next week. Fans haven't seen the last of Lydia and Kori, though! The pair will next be helming Binge Queens: Absolutely Fabulous on WOW Presents Plus. In the show, Lydia and Kori, who recently moved in together, will be binge-watching the first season of the iconic BBC series Absolutely Fabulous. The showmance duo will be watching the raucous comedy for the first time, delivering commentary over the season's six episodes. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Drag Race fans will also be able to watch Absolutely Fabulous on their own as WOW Presents Plus acquired the rights to air the cult-classic TV show from the BBC with all six seasons as well as the 2002 and 2004 specials, available to stream on the platform. World of Wonder's streamer also acquired streaming rights to the BBC documentary Elton John: Uncensored. Both Binge Queens: Absolutely Fabulous, along with the legendary comedy, will be available to stream worldwide starting on July 14, with Elton John: Uncensored coming on July 21. 'We can't wait for our fans to watch Absolutely Fabulous with us, whether it's their first time or their hundredth,' said Kori King and Lydia B. Kollins. 'We watch absurd shows like this together all the time, and it's been so exciting opening the door to our private nonsense with this series." Related: But wait, THERE'S MORE! In addition to Drag Race Season 17, All Stars Season 10, Binge Queens and their delightfully unhinged social media accounts, Lydia and Kori are also set to star in a second WOW Presents Plus series currently in production and slated to arrive on the platform this year. "This is just the beginning of our projects with WOW Presents Plus," the pair teased about the secret project, "So stay tuned and get excited for more!' Here's hoping that Kori and Lydia's second show will involve the return of Kori Toot. 'Drag Race' Couple Kori King and Lydia B Kollins Will Headline New TV Show (Exclusive) first appeared on Parade on Jul 10, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Netflix fans 'drawn in' as drama with Line of Duty star gets set to drop in days
Netflix fans are gearing up for its latest drama drop and some viewers binge-watched the six-part series when it previously aired Finding Alice is poised to land on Netflix in mere days, having originally broadcast on ITV1 back in 2021 - and viewers who've already devoured the series have been singing its praises. With news that Line of Duty could be returning for a seventh series, fans will be delighted to learn about the compelling comedy-drama features Keeley Hawes from the BBC hit as the titular Alice Dillion. She portrays a woman struggling to navigate bereavement whilst attempting to process her husband Harry's unexpected demise, portrayed by Waterloo Road 's Jason Merrells. Whilst she endeavours to find her footing as a widow amid waves of profound and unfiltered sorrow, Alice's existence is completely upended when she discovers a complex network of deception and hidden truths surrounding her deceased spouse, Harry. Netflix is preparing to launch the six-episode series on Friday August 1, with Keeley leading the cast alongside Netflix's Fool Me Once star and Absolutely Fabulous icon Joanna Lumley. The synopsis states: "The show sees Alice grapple with the honest, raw, blackly comic journey of grief, love and life after the loss of her husband, Harry (played by Jason Merrells). His accidental sudden death kicks up a storm of secrets and mess, debt, suspicion and criminality, which Alice is forced to confront in order to survive," reports the Express. Its summary goes on: "Harry dies after falling down the stairs when they move into their newly-finished dream house. Harry designed it, so it's weird and wonderful, and impractical, and one more disorientation for Alice, to go with her sense of loss and abandonment. "Her beloved partner of 20 years is no more, and now she can't open the garage doors. If that were her only problem... Men have a habit of hiding stuff that they don't want to deal with, and Alice discovers that Harry was worse than most." Finding Alice boasts an impressive ensemble cast, with Keeley and Jason joined by Coronation Street villain Nigel Havers as Roger Dillon, Joanna Lumley as Sarah Dillon and Spooks star Gemma Jones as Minnie Walsh. Rounding off the stellar line-up is Kenneth Cranham as Gerry Walsh and Sharon Rooney as Nicola Walsh. Since the programme's debut in 2021, viewers have heaped praise on the show. One fan wrote on review site Rotten Tomatoes: "Good gripping stuff heightened by Keeley Hawes unique characterisation." Another viewer commented: "I'll be tuning in to episode two in the hope that this is all clever plotting, and that we get drawn into Alice's quest to uncover Harry's secrets. But at this stage it's anyone's guess where it will end up." A third critic was eager to praise Keeley's performance: "Finding Alice strikes the right balance between drama and comedy, sadness and laughter, with a fine performance by Keeley Hawes at its center." Others chimed in: "I simply cannot convey to you the delight of seeing this beautiful piece of order suddenly arising out of the chaos of the past year. Enjoy," and "This is very bittersweet, funny, sad, teary and has some great one-liners." Finding Alice will be ready for streaming on Netflix from Friday, August 1.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
King Charles 'really ill' says Joanna Lumley as she shares health insight
Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley has opened up on King Charles' cancer battle as she praised the future monarch for his 'extraordinary' legacy. King Charles has been praised as "exceptionally brave" amid his health battles, after his cancer diagnosis in February last year. Dame Joanna Lumley has gave an insight on the monarch, who she described as being "really ill" in a new interview. The Absolutely Fabulous icon, 79, who is known for being a passionate royalist, heaped praise on Charles. Dame Joanna was honoured with her damehood three years ago by Princess Anne, for her services to drama, entertainment, and charity. Speaking to Saga Magazine, she revealed: "He's exceptionally brave, because he really is ill, but practically nobody can keep up with him. He packs so much into every day, he walks faster than anybody I've ever met - he's incredible." However Joanna's admiration for the King dates back many years, as she expressed Charles already had made his mark and a lasting legacy long before he took the crown, according to reports in the Mirror. She stated: "He was the most brilliant Prince of Wales we will ever see, without being cruel to Prince William, because he had the role for so long. The Prince's Trust was set up when he was in his twenties - what a far-thinking thing to do!" After meeting both Charles and Queen Camilla in person previously, Joanna described the monarch as a "golden, fabulous person". The actress claimed she believed that the media had championed Diana during the royal pair's marriage troubles, observing that "so much mud was flung" at Camilla Parker Bowles, who has now became Queen. She added: "But now she goes about her job without any rancour." Joanna was awarded an OBE in the 1995 New Year Honours List before claiming her Dame title 27 years later. Dame Joanna expressed that finding out the news through a letter left her in tears, as she reflected on the overwhelming moment she will never forget. The 2022 honours marked the last New Year's awards handed out by the late Queen Elizabeth II before her sad passing nine months later, following her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Giving insight into the late Queen, she commented: "She left so gracefully, remaining upright and swearing in Liz Truss as Prime Minister until the very last minute. We never saw her use a wheelchair, even though she was very frail. She was compos mentis, then she went to her bed and died." Joanna published her book A Queen for All Seasons: A Celebration of Queen Elizabeth II back in 2021. She told Jonathan Ross that it included stories from people who had met her throughout her reign, from figures like Winston Churchill to children who gave her flowers on the street. One story came from rock star Rob Halford from Judas Priest, with Joanna revealing: "He went to Buckingham Palace and heard the queen say 'heavy metal.' He said 'I never believed I'd hear The Queen say the words heavy metal.'". Meanwhile, Joanna has also been in the spotlight recently after expressing support for assisted dying, stating she wouldn't want to continue living if left unable to speak or recognise her loved ones.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Joanna Lumley recalls tearful moment she received mystery letter from Buckingham Palace
The actress and campaigner was named a Dame in the New Year's Honours in 2022, the last list to be issued by the late Queen Elizabeth II before her death in September of that year. Joanna Lumley, a devoted royalist and tireless charity supporter, was over the moon when she was appointed an OBE in the 1995 New Year Honours List. However, when an "official-looking" letter arrived at Joanna 's doorstep seven years later, she was somewhat apprehensive. The Absolutely Fabulous actress confessed to Saga Magazine: "My heart sank because I thought it would say I'd been parking on the wrong side of the street. Then I opened it and was completely overwhelmed. I blubbed." She revealed that the letter, from Buckingham Palace, informed her she was to be made a Dame. Joanna added: "I was terribly moved. I don't think you should be rewarded for charity stuff - you do it because you love to help - but it was a big deal." Joanna remembers that the 2022 awards were the final New Year's Honours bestowed by the late Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen passed away nine months later in September 2022 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, after celebrating her Platinum Jubilee marking her record-breaking 70-year reign. Joanna remarked: "She left so gracefully, remaining upright and swearing in Liz Truss as Prime Minister until the very last minute. We never saw her use a wheelchair, even though she was very frail. She was compos mentis, then she went to her bed and died." Joanna has penned a book titled 'A Queen for All Seasons: A Celebration of Our One and Only Queen Elizabeth II on Her Platinum Jubilee', which compiles anecdotes from individuals who had the privilege of meeting the late monarch during her long reign. In conversation with Jonathan Ross, she revealed that these stories were gathered "from all kinds of people from very grand statesmen people like Ban Ki-moon and Khrushchev and Winston Churchill, right down to little kids who saw her passing by in the street and were allowed to go and give their flowers." She highlighted one particular tale from Rob Halford, the lead vocalist of rock band Judas Priest: "He went to Buckingham Palace and heard the queen say 'heavy metal.' He said 'I never believed i'd hear The Queen say the words heavy metal.'" Speaking to Saga, Joanna also expressed her immense admiration for the King: "He was the most brilliant Prince of Wales we will ever see," she stated. Noting that the King held the title of Prince Of Wales for over 64 years, she emphasised that his cancer diagnosis hasn't hindered him from fulfilling his Royal duties: "He's exceptionally brave, because he really is ill, but practically nobody can keep up with him. "He packs so much into every day, he walks faster than anybody I've ever met - he's incredible." Joanna noted that during his time as Prince Of Wales, he experienced "a dark, dark time" when the media sided with Princess Diana against him: "So much mud was flung at the new Queen when she was Camilla Parker Bowles, but now she just goes about her job without any rancour. She's a golden, fabulous person."
STV News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
Dame Joanna Lumley has thrown her support behind the assisted dying Bill
Actress Dame Joanna Lumley has said she 'wouldn't mind' undergoing assisted dying if she reached a 'miserable' state where she was unable to talk or eat without help. The 79-year-old said she supported the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which was backed by MPs in the Commons last month, that would allow terminally ill adults with fewer than six months to live to apply for an assisted death. Asked about the Bill in an interview with Saga Magazine, Dame Joanna said: 'People are terribly anxious about it and think one may be coerced (into voluntary euthanasia). 'But I'm saying this now when nobody's coercing me, don't let me turn into somebody who doesn't recognise the people I love most, where I'm having a miserable time. PA Media 'When I get to the stage where I can't speak and have to be fed, that won't be me any more and that's when I wouldn't mind saying farewell.' The Bill would see those wishing to go through assisted dying require approval by two doctors and a panel featuring a social worker, senior legal figure and psychiatrist. It will next come before the House of Lords for further debate and votes. One of the Bill's most high-profile backers has been TV presenter Dame Esther Rantzen, 85, who has terminal cancer, and recently urged members of the House of Lords not to block the legislation. Dame Joanna is best known for her roles as Patsy Stone in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, Sapphire in ITV supernatural series Sapphire And Steel, and in The New Avengers, the 1970s revamped version of 1960s ITV spy series The Avengers. She will appear in season two of Netflix supernatural series Wednesday as Grandmama in August. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
