Coachella Valley Independents award-winning journalism is available to all, free of charge. But when youre an out-of-work actor, or things just arent going well, you do a drag show. Fresh off completing a massively successful international standup tour, the beloved 'Queen of Mean' and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season 6 has just been announced as the host of The Pit Stop for season 15 of Drag Race. Bianca has met success in a wide range of media, from standup to movies, starring in "Hurricane Bianca" (Netflix) and its sequel "Hurri. Always itching, never dreading. Im a 45-year-old man. In fact, the livestream will cover quite a distance. We havent seen them since the 90s., Joey Guerra is the music critic for the Houston Chronicle. Im still trying to book Antarctica.. In case it changes again in the next couple of weeks, tickets are available at [my site], lol! Contact: OBayley Communications Tim OBayley 760/778-3525 tim@obayley.net or With the help of his chosen family, he embarks on a hilarious adventure exposing corruption, confronting cults and healing relationships. [14], Del Rio appeared on the cover of Next for their Summer Yearbook 2012 issue. However, not every moment speaking with the legendary drag comics is a jeu de mots. All rights reserved. He's appeared as a regular correspondent on Fox26 and was head judge and director of the Pride Superstar singing competition for a decade. Bianca Del Rio to Host New Season of THE PIT STOP New episodes of "The Pit Stop" will premiere Saturdays on the RuPaul's Drag Race YouTube channel. This time, it was due to Covid restrictions. So it's not just killing seniors," Bunny stressed. I have traveled on six continents now. It was misspelled in the printed version of this feature. Donate with card. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. "Everyone's events have been canceled. I've seen everything already on Netflix, for Christ's sake," quipped Del Rio on her hosting duties. Independent news, music, arts, opinion, commentary. Facebook. He also covers various aspects of pop culture, including the local drag scene and "RuPaul's Drag Race.". Haylock grew up in Gretna, Louisiana. No one is safe! Bianca's Butler (voiced by Cheyenne Jackson) hopes to convince the Queen of Mean to save Christmas but will she!? "Bianca said that social distancing is easy when everyone hates you," Bunny said in reference to the practice recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to curb the spread of the virus. Featuring content from the hottest gay and gay-friendly spots in New York, each (free!) What really happens in the show depends on the audience. Some are fun and give me fuel to work with, but many of them think theyre funny and dont know when to shut up. It turned out to be a lot of fun. During the lockdown, Del Rio has also done a thorough spring cleaning of her Palm Springs, Calif., residence, where in addition to combing her wigs she "found quite a few dead bodies in my closet." It should be no surprise, then, that the number of viewers of Drag Race, the VH1 reality competition where most of the entertainers became names, has surged as queer people look for both an escape and a sense of connection. NO. If we could all be like Australia, how lucky would we be?. It was just me chatting with incredibly talented people who I admire and find interesting. It was a fun idea I had, and the executive producers were willing to go along with it. Other Gannetts Newspaper With Zero Reporters; Aspiring COD Board CandidatesCoachella Valley Independents Indy Digest: April 27, 2023, The Plaza Theatres Next Act: Before Renovations Begin, the Downtown Palm Springs Landmark Is Hosting Weekly Tuesday-Night Open Houses, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. AAP Food Samaritans Mark Anton, Executive Director 760/325-8481 markanton@aidsassistance.org, WHAT: Blame it on Bianca Del Rio, DATE: Friday, November 23, 2018, WHERE: Riviera Palm Springs, Grand Ballroom Putting all that material together and planning all the tour stops seems like such a massive undertaking. Here's hoping she gets a visit from fellow Palm Springs residents Bianca Del Rio and Ross Mathews! Well be back with a new issue in September. All Im going to say is no one can top MY lip sync assassin performance. I never thought Id say this, but I actually miss people, Del Rio says with a qualifier. Little did I know it would involve six Covid tests, driving 260 miles round-trip from my house in Palm Springs, and spending an entire day on set for 30 seconds of air time. 2. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. What worked for me was not having any specific format. Lol, thanks so much, Bianca, and have an amazing tour! Its one of the biggest fears to any drag queenbecause what is a drag queen without costumes? A man! Just facts. He also covers various aspects of pop culture. Also hitting RuPauls YouTube channel just in time for the Holidays is a new animated Christmas short starring the new Pit Stop host, Bianca. No one could ever compete with my beauty, and Ill never reveal my secrets. "Who knew that Valentina would be such a trendsetter?" (via video message), This page was last edited on 26 March 2023, at 22:53. DATE: Friday, November 23, 2018 . The people who come to see my shows get it. Coachella Valley Independents award-winning journalism is available to all, free of charge. Youre still the most prolific and busy drag standup comic in the world right now. How do you enjoy doing it, and is it something you can find time to keep up with now that live drag has returned? A bevy of RuPauls Drag Race queens pull into town for a parking lot performance hosted by Season 6 winner Bianca Del Rio, arguably the series most popular contestant. So that's why it's extra special news that Bianca is your new host of The Pit Stop, the official RuPaul's Drag Race aftershow. I still dont get exactly what Kameron Michaels was carrying on about regarding that recent lip sync assassin Charli XCX performance, do you? I started in New Orleans, and then (moved to) New York. Bianca Del Rio has some advice for surviving the ongoing pandemic. We always brag in New York that we have the best, most versatile (lol), hardest working queens. The roster includes. One of the last times I saw you, we were judging the premiere of the Lady Liberty drag competition at the Q in NYC! 2023 www.desertsun.com. 'Drag Race All Stars' Season 8 Trailer Reveals Guest Judges Idina Menzel, Bowen Yang, More. The coronavirus is horrible and the fact is that the only thing that's worse than coronavirus is a drag show. The estimated net worth of Bianca Del Rio is $2 Million dollars. Cars pulled into the restaurants parking lot, secured a space and watched various local performers. HOT GOSS 62: Poolside in Palm Springs (w/Bianca Del Rio) (Podcast Episode 2020) on IMDb: Plot summary, synopsis, and more. What can we expect to see in Bianca Del Rios show? Interview with Bianca Del Rio RuPaul's Drag Race Season 6, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked (season 2), "Frankie C Goes Head to Wig with The One & Only BIANCA DEL RIO", "The Grand Marshals of Southern Decadence", "Politically Incorrect Drag Insult Comic: "I Hate People! In my day, even (members of the) gay community didnt want to be drag queens. But this is the first time in a long time shes part of a multi-queen tour. I mean, how many years did it take for us to see RuPauls legs again? I can actually buy (expletive) lettuce and it lasts, which never happens when youre on the road.. I did three nights in London in a theater that holds 3,300 people on this tour, but next year, I have been bumped up to a large arena, she said. Del Rio is also the first winner of Hispanic descent of RuPaul's Drag Race. THESE TWO @ Palm Springs, California. Long before her success on RuPaul's Drag Race, she appeared on MTV, A&E, and the Travel Channel. Pride on your favorite social platforms!Facebook I lost my luggage once, she said. [2] He is the fourth of five children. That's like pure fun for everyone.". Its very time consuming for me, so I had to put it on the back burner while I work on my tour and other projects at the moment. Im so excited to be working with this dream team. /. The animation was done by award-winning animation studio, Cartuna. Here's your first look. This Saturday, the drag comedians are cohosting Werq the World Live Stream. Political History, Black Youth Leader Says He Was Mistakenly Detained While Naked, New Jersey Librarian Files Federal Complaint After Being Fired for 'Gay Lifestyle'. Each week, Bianca and her guest will recap and review the most recent episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 15, which premieres on Friday, January 6 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on MTV. Del Rio explained that its really damned hard to be a drag queen on tour. Bianca Del Rio won Season 6 of 'RuPaul's Drag Race.'. Enter the code you received via email to sign in, or sign in using a password. Haylock starred in the first regional production of Rent (following its initial Broadway closing) at Le Petit Theatre in New Orleans, playing the role of Angel opposite Christopher Bentivegna as Collins. Official Fan Page Press & Booking Inquiries: Info@TheBiancaDelRio.com You never know if youre going to be working. Slightly. Only in porn. Thotyssey: Thanks so much for talking to us, Bianca. Find out in this original animated short, streaming now on the "RuPaul's Drag Race" social channels. Instagram [23] In November that year, it was announced that she would reprise the role for 12 weeks starting December 9. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. BroadwayWorld collected all the information we could about the upcoming film - including who's starring, what roles haven't yet been cast, and what will change from stage to screen. Notable events included a roast of Patricia Krentcil, better known as "Tan Mom".[11][12]. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. "Bianca Saves Christmas" brings audiences to the year 2009 where Palm Springs is a ghost town. It shifted my entire life, she said. We also use cookies and data to tailor the experience to be age-appropriate, if relevant. A viral video of people dancing in a nightclub to Lady Gagas Chromatica album, released during quarantine, sparked tweets of joy and jealousy. In 1993, he won a Big Easy Entertainment Award for Best Costume Design for Snow Queen at the age of 17. Need help packin'? NOVEMBER 23rd ! It all just reflected on what was happening in my life. [5][6] The local drag queen Lisa Beaumann saw him in the play and later cast him in shows at the nightclub Oz. Advocate on your favorite social platforms!Facebook $10 "She's used to an empty crowd," Bianca quipped back. Del Rio famously sewed a dress in under three minutes during the Drag Race Season 6 premiere party. "It's the only place I could move where I actually look young," Del Rio said. In other words, shes a virgin! Its literally like weight lifted off my chest. Seriously, its an honest opinion. Im guessing, like with most voice work, you recorded your scenes without costars? She just sits on their face to shut them up. So, not being known for glamour myself, I thought: What do I do? Blame it On Bianca is produced by Five Senses Reeling Events, an event production company that specializes in bringing well-known and up & coming LGBT (and allied) artists to cities throughout the US and Canada. (Well, in this one sense.). In December 2013, Logo announced that Bianca Del Rio was among 14 drag queens who would be competing on the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. . Check out the all NEW Advocate Channel! And a bit of a celebration. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 7,502 talking about this. Youll never hear me complain about it. Menu. This season, Bianca, along with a weekly guest, will break down all the looks and drama with no doubt plenty of shade; this Bianca after all of every episode of season 15. It was the land of misfits. I hate everyone! she said. TIME: 9:00 p.m. . Luckily, desert fans of the show can see their favorite former contestants on stage at Palm Springs Toucans Tiki Lounge and Hunters Nightclub. Oh, is that the name of the theater this week? Carrie and her crew return this June on Max. "So this is kind of perfect for her.". Im hoping to bring it back in a video format once things settle down a little next year. Is that enough Bianca Del Rio news for you? Matt Kugelman, who directed the previous two Hurricane Bianca films, is back behind the camera for the third installment. In our cover story on page 22, some of the deserts most generous performers reveal how and why they give back. At present, with the world that way it is, the only gig in the real world Bunny said she can look forward to is "blowing my landlord through a hole in my mask.". December 20, 2022. [13] In 2011, Del Rio appeared on One Night Stand Up: Dragtastic! And then continuing our deluge of Del Rio news, Ebenezer Scrooge better move over because there's a new Christmas curmudgeon in town. You have to do it because youre having a good timeand the minute you arent having a good time, then you need to stop. She hosts Drive N Drag Saves 2021 on March 2 and 3 at the Deerbrook Mall parking lot. And of course every gay person would say Madonna and Julie Andrews. She has also performed as a host for various international tours, most notably Werq the World. ", "These are sad times," Bunny continued, "and I do believe that they will get better. Lizzo Brings Drag Queens Onstage Where Theyre Needed Most: At a Tennessee Concert, "Why would I not create a safe space in Tennessee where we can celebrate drag entertainers and celebrate our differences?, Watch As Bianca Del Rio Trash Talks Terrible Movie Sequels.