![]() ![]() Eureka (somewhat confusingly) does a whole Marie Antoinette-inspired verse and lewk that is gorgeous, fun, coherent and has a solidly socially-conscious message. Yes, there's Tanya's touch, but the queens bring so much to it. A longtime favorite of gay country fans, her presence on the track instantly elevates it and adds a ton of legitimacy to what would otherwise feel like nothing more than a discarded track from “Ru-Ba: The Reba McEntire Rusical.” I was excited to see Tanya Tucker show up here to meet the gals virtually and add her legendary vocals to the song. ![]() (And, of course we can't forget pioneering queer country artists like Steve Grand, k.d. It's already a pretty exciting prospect, considering contemporary country icons like Kacey Musgraves, Orville Peck and Lil Nas X are ushering in a new generation of queer country fans. The real meat of the episode is prepping for a sexy performance to RuPaul's latest track titled “This Is Our Country,” which really feels like more of an exasperated question these days than a declarative statement. (Not that kind of ring-kissing, get your head out of the gutter.)Īll-Stardom isn't only about out-performing, Suffice to say, each queen deftly presented their platform, shared their personal journey and deeffffffinitely did a lot of RuPaul ring-kissing. We've heard more than enough about each queen's STORY and their STRUGGLE this season, and not that it's not moving and important, but recapping it yet again feels like a sort of kaleidoscope of Pinterest aphorisms and teardrops on rhinestoned bodysuits. I shed some real tears.īut if you're looking for a blow-by-blow of the tender, weepy exchanges with Mama Ru, et al (a weepcap?), you'll have to pony up the 3.99 for Paramount+. ![]() It all unfolds against the backdrop of a great finale challenge, one of the better RuPaul tracks and a thrilling lip sync, all leading up to a gorgeous crowning moment that had me literally screaming alone at my laptop. Judges bend over backward (insert Carson Kressley joke here … and then cue a Ross joke about Carson getting inserted) to make the case it's a neck-and-neck race and keep critiques to a minimum. There are probing, but mostly pleasant convos with Ru and Michelle. ![]() I didn't even mind the typical finale episode filler - the endlessly misleading teasers telegraphing tense moments and turmoil that never really materializes. The RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 6 final four. (And, in my case, there are actual lists to check.) However, by the time we got into the final challenge, I was firmly #TeamEv'rybody. None of these final four ever were top of my lists during their respective seasons. But going into this season's finale, I found myself fighting the urge to wish for a four-way tie. They all have come light years from where we last left them, and it has been positively thrilling to see.ĭoes it sound like hyperbole? Maybe. This season, the Drag Race discourse unfolding over Twitter, TikTok and your most active group text initially reacted with griping about the quality of the cast, only to steadily be surprised and delighted by one of the strongest collections of queens to ever werk the runway. Lordt knows folks like Madonna (and Ru) aren't the best vocalists in the gay pantheon, but their abilities to transform themselves (and their narratives) is remarkable. All-Stardom isn't only about out-performing, it's about out-evolving. Yes, Drag Race All Stars is all about landing a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame, but this isn't actually supposed to be a battle of ultimate supremacy. ![]()
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