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Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jiggly Caliente Dead: RuPaul's Drag Race Star Was 44
RuPaul's Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente has died aged 44, her family has announced. Caliente – real name Bianca Castro -had in recent days suffered a serious health setback which included the loss of her right leg. More from Deadline 'Drag Race' Producers Set 'House On Fire' For WOW Presents Plus & Discuss Building Their Streamer: "There Was An Audience Out There That Wasn't Being Served" 'Drag Race': New Editions Planned For Brazil, Germany And Mexico World Of Wonder To Launch 'Drag Race Philippines' Her family made the following announcement Sunday: 'It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arebejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente. 'Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. 'A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity. 'She touched countless lives through her artistry, activism, and the genuine connection she fostered with fans around the world. 'Her legacy is one of love, courage, and light. Though her physical presence is gone, the joy she shared and the space she helped create for so many will remain forever. 'She will be deeply missed, always loved, and eternally remembered. 'In Loving Memory of Bianca Castro-Arebejo (Jiggly Caliente)November 29, 1980 – April 27, 2025.' Three days ago, Caliente's family announced that the star had suffered a health setback with a severe infection, saying she was hospitalized and, as a result, had undergone the loss of most of her right leg.' Caliente found fame joining season four of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2011. Following that breakthrough, her acting career took off with a role in the season two finale of Broad City. More recently she co-hosted Translation, the first talk show on a major network hosted by all-trans cast, and she appeared as a judge on Drag Race Philippines. Caliente came out publicly as transgender in 2016. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About The 'Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' Movie So Far Everything We Know About Netflix's 'The Thursday Murder Club' So Far TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2025 So Far
Forbes
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Leads 2025 Gayming Awards Nominations
'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' is the frontrunner at this year's Gayming Awards, but it's an open ... More field. Dragon Age: The Veilguard has claimed a narrow lead in the nomination stakes going into the 2025 Gayming Awards, including a coveted place on an incredibly close Game of the Year list. Still, the show's stars-in-waiting appear to be some truly spectacular indie titles, which have long deserved their time in the limelight. The fifth annual Gayming Awards, which will be broadcast on July 8 via WOW Presents Plus following an exclusive deal announced earlier this year, celebrates excellence in LGBTQ+ video games and queer representation in the industry. The Veilguard is one of six titles nominated for Game of the Year, and it'll duke it out with Dragon's Dogma 2, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and the fantastic Fear The Spotlight. It's also shortlisted for the Gayming Magazine Readers' Award and Best LGBTQ+ Character, with lead character Rook earning a nomination. It's also a great year for indies, with the superb Sorry We're Closed and Caravan SandWitch among smaller-studio hopefuls going into the ceremony. Last year, Baldur's Gate 3 unsurprisingly claimed the biggest award of the night, while Thirsty Suitors rightly took home the Authentic Representation and Best LGBTQ Indie Game awards. 'Fear the Spotlight' more than deserves its place on the list. 'Caravan SandWitch' is one of the most underrated games of 2024, and you really should play it. Public voting is now open in four categories, including the Readers' Award, Content Creator of the Year, Geek Entertainment of the Year, and Community Impact Award. Winners of the yet-unannounced Gayming Icon and LGBTQ+ Streamer Rising Star Class of 2025 will be revealed closer to the event, at some point in June.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WOW Presents Plus Greenlights "Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale" for a 2025 Release
This New Twist on the Drag Race "Vs. The World" Format Will Premiere Globally on the WOW Presents Plus Streaming Service Later This Year LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmy-award winning media company World of Wonder announced today a brand new series entering the Drag Race universe: "Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale." A twist on the "Vs. The World" format popularized by "RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs The World" and "Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs the World," "Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale" will see fan-favorite queens from previous seasons of "Drag Race Philippines" take on Asian queens from across the global franchise in a battle for the crown. The new series is set to premiere worldwide exclusively on WOW Presents Plus later this year. "Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale" will build off of the wildly popular "Drag Race Philippines" format. Across three seasons, the originating series has been praised for its unique twists on fan-favorite challenges and tropes, all while celebrating the distinctive Filipino drag culture and community. Most recently, reigning season three winner Maxie won the title of the Philippines' Drag Superstar, joining the Winner's Circle alongside previously crowned queens Precious Paula Nicole and Captivating Katkat. Co-Founders of World of Wonder, Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, said: "This new version of Drag Race shines a spotlight on Asian drag as never before, celebrating its culture, its history and creativity in a unique battle royale." "Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale" is the latest addition to the Emmy-award winning Drag Race franchise. The record-breaking global phenomenon, produced by World of Wonder, has seen successful adaptations in over 16 countries, including Chile, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Down Under (Australia / New Zealand) and more. Drag Race Philippines is produced in the Philippines by Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc. in conjunction with World of Wonder Productions, Inc. Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, RuPaul Charles, Alex Godinez - Lopez and Maricel Ticar Santos serve as Executive Producers on the series. About World of WonderWorld of Wonder (WOW) has reshaped international pop culture, earning 33 Emmys, inspiring two Oscars, creating global network WOW Presents Plus across 190 territories, and bringing drag culture to the world stage via RuPaul's Drag Race and DragCon. SVOD WOW Presents Plus, the exclusive home to the global Drag Race franchise and hundreds of WOW Original series, saw 35M hours of content watched in 2023 with 77% subscriber growth in the same year. WOW's pioneering television portfolio includes other smash-hit franchises like Million Dollar Listing. Their film division WOW Docs produces groundbreaking documentaries including Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures, Party Monster, and The Eyes of Tammy Faye. WOW also operates YouTube channel WOWPresents, music label World of Wonder Records, the WOW Podcast Network, and year-round international live events. Co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato have been profiled in Variety's Reality TV Impact Report and Hollywood Reporter's Most Powerful Producers in Unscripted. Honors for their trailblazing work include the IDA Pioneer Award, Realscreen's Global 100 list, Banff's Impact Award, and the OUT 100. In 2022, World of Wonder was ranked #2 among film and TV powerhouses in Fast Company's World's 50 Most Innovative Companies. About Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Asia Production Studios, Inc. is a boutique production company specializing in content development, production management & cross-platform execution for feature film, television commercials and series, digital content and live events such as concerts, musical theater productions & on-ground activations. With more than 300 unique and global projects, Fullhouse Asia is comprised of dedicated individuals who are keen to producing dynamic, relevant, innovative & award winning shows. For more information, visit Media Contact: wow@ View original content: SOURCE World of Wonder
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
RuPaul's Drag Race Live! to celebrate its 1000th show with a global live stream from Las Vegas.
'RuPaul's Drag Race Live!' will celebrate its 1000th show with a global live stream. The Las Vegas production is based on the original format of the hit reality show and its current stars including, Asia O'Hara, Ginger Minj, Jaida Essence Hall, Kylie Sonique Love, Morphine Love Dion, and Plane Jane joined on stage by a host of surprise special guests to mark the milestone in March. World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato said: "Our 1,000th performance confirms that 'RuPaul's Drag Race Live!' is a must-see experience worthy of Vegas's iconic strip. It is a testament to the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent of the many queens who have both appeared on the tv show and dazzled audiences from the stage of the legendary Flamingo. "We're thrilled to celebrate this milestone on WOW Presents Plus, with a live broadcast of the one thousandth show, and a brand-new season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Live! Untucked,' taking viewers behind the scenes." Following the one-off special, season two of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Live! Untucked' will then air from April 4th, with reigning winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 16, Nymphia Wind, joining the cast of returning queens: Derrick Barry, Bosco, Lawrence Chaney, Kennedy Davenport, and Latrice Royale. Providing backstage coverage will be Cheryl Hole, who found fame on the first series of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' in 2019. The six-part series transports viewers backstage of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Live!,' showcasing a heartwarming cast of fan-favorite queens as they reveal the drama, battles and secrets of their daily lives on the Vegas strip. The first season premiered in 2024 as WOW Presents Plus's highest-rated original series since the platform's launch in 2017, with the new show praised as an authentic and entertaining look behind the curtain of working drag queens. The milestone event will be broadcast live on WOW Presents Plus for fans on March 15 at 4.30am GMT and will then be made permanently available on the platform.
