Trinity k. Bonet may have had a slow start on this past season of RuPaul's Drag Race, but she quickly found her place in the competition and into the hearts of fans all across the globe! With her open spirit, her loyal friendship, and her unmatchable lip-sync for your life skills, it's easy to see why this queen became one of the most beloved season 6 contestants.

We got a chance to chat with Trinity about what she's been up to since RuPaul's Drag Race ended...

Drag Official: Hi Trinity! 

Trinity K. Bonet: Hey!

D.O.: How are you and how have things been going since the conclusion of this season of RuPaul's Drag Race? 

T.K.B.: I'm okay, I'm a little stressed right now- one of my friends passed away last week. But other than that, I'm alright. 

D.O.: We’re so sorry for your loss. But you were recently in Australia.. how was that experience?

T.K.B.: It was amazing! I went to Cairns, and Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. All of the cities were amazing and welcoming to us. I was so far away from home, and I really liked that.

D.O.: Wonderful! Do you have any other international gigs coming up? 

T.K.B.: I'll be in Canada soon and London, hopefully, by the end of the year.

D.O.: I’m sure your fans there look forward to that! So, you have a new project coming up, Boi Queens. Can you tell us a little about what you've been working on?

T.K.B.: Boi Queenz was actually a mistake that became a great idea. It basically represents that in each boy, there's a queen inside of him. The first element of drag is putting on the makeup, and the way that you apply your makeup. I thought it'd be a great idea to do an ad where you represent your everyday life and what you wear, and your inner beauty is exposed through the makeup which you put on your face. That's how it came about, and it is representing the inner and outer beauty of a man. It's basically "what I am, but this is who I choose to be".

D.O.: That sounds really amazing! Onto a hot topic with our readers: have you and Bianca Del Rio kept up the friendship that we saw form on the show?

T.K.B.: Yeah! We never didn't have a friendship, it's television, honey! [laughs] They have to make up a good show. But of course I love her, I wished her a happy birthday, and everything is good! And when she came to Atlanta, we got to hang out!

D.O.: That’s great to hear. What has the reaction to you being on the show been like from your local fans in Atlanta? Has there been any change to the way they treat you?

T.K.B.: It's been the same in some aspects, but I'm respected a little bit more. They know who I am. It's not like rolling out the red carpet or anything, which is fine. No one wants to be treated differently, you know?

D.O.: Yes, of course. So, toward the end of season 6, fans really got to see your confidence grow. You stopped using your flipper as much and seemed to let loose a little bit with elements like that. Has that continued on in your drag after the show? Are you still the pageant queen that we came to know and love during the season?

T.K.B.: It's pretty much the same- I've always been into fashion and clothes. I became a pageant queen so I could perform. I'm not really a show queen or a “pageant” queen; I don't really like to compete, I'm not a competitive person. But you have to do what you have to do to get ahead. I've always been into glamour or beading and jewelry and off-the-wall. I'm universal, I'm not one to make one to control myself. 

D.O.: On a recent Drag Official fan poll, you were voted the fiercest lipsyncer in all of RuPaul's Drag Race Herstory. How do you feel about that honor?

T.K.B.: I perform- that's what I do! I'm grateful that people see me for my talents, and all of the stuff that I have accomplished. I've always been an entertainer and a performer. If I could never, ever do anything else, I'd want to be able to put on a great show. It's kind of normal for me, but I'm also grateful that people see me for my talents and my hard work. 

D.O.: So, do you have any other upcoming projects that you would like to tell fans about?

T.K.B.: Yeah! I'm working on music that will hopefully be out by Christmas. I wanted to wait for everything else to die down. I'm working on one little single and two albums. I'm also doing my Boi Queenz project and I'm hopefully doing a non-profit organization called 'Surviving Queens'. I'm also writing a little comedy play called 'Drag Race Musical'! [laughs] So lots of stuff, but at the moment, just performing and traveling, and doing as much as possible.

D.O.: Excellent! Anything else you’d like to tell your fans?

T.K.B.: I just want to thank all of my Transformers (that's what I call my fans!). Thank you for supporting me. Just keep transforming and being different!

We absolutely loved getting to sit down and chat with this queen about where she's come from and what she hopes the future holds for her. We hope to see much more from this fierce queen, and we wish her all the best of luck.

Like Trinity k Bonet on Facebook to keep up with all her projects!

With the 4th of July weekend behind us now, people across the United States are packing up their grills after celebrating the holiday with back yard parties and the traditional Independence Day barbecue. Laganja Estranja, however, is keeping the spirit of summer fun going with the new single 'Gold Grill BBQ'! 

With the release of 'Gold Grill BBQ', Laganja brings fans a hot new hip-hop song to add to that perfect summer jams playlist. She teamed up with two fierce hip-hop artists and songwriters Krista Youngs and Melanie Fontana to make this one of the most sickening singles of the summer! 

Watch the full music video for #GGBBQ here:

Love what you see and hear? Sashay over to CD Baby to download the full single today! Purchase 'Gold Grill BBQ' here! 

While some queens pride themselves on serving fish, others are reaching for new and exotic levels of fishiness. This June, 3 of L.A.'s finest queens, Detox Icunt, Kelly Mantle & Laganja Estranja became involved in the fascinating Project Mermaids. 

We managed to snag a few minutes with the bold, beautiful, and busy Kelly Mantle to find out more about the project...

Drag Official: Hi Kelly! Thanks so much for taking the time to chat with us. Let's start off with an overview of Project Mermaids. Can you tell us a little more about the project?

Kelly Mantle: Project Mermaids was created by Angelina Venturella and Chiara Salomoni, two photographers brought together by their same passion for the ocean and photography.  Their goal is to show how precious our ocean and beaches are, and how well people can function in and around it, photographing models and celebrities in and around the ocean wearing mermaid tails created and donated by The Mertailor Eric from Florida.  The result of these combined donations is going to be addressed to saveourbeach.org.

D.O.: How did you get involved with the project?

K.M.: I was asked to be part of the shoot by Curtis William Foreman (who designed the fabulous WigART PopART Headpieces) and Bobby Webster (who produced, styled, and moedeled for the project.) 

D.O.: Detox Icunt and Laganja Estranja were both involved in the project as well. Who else participated alongside you?

K.M.: Yes! As I mentioned, Bobby Webster also modeled for the project. Romeo Tostado from America's Next Top Model (Cycle 21) was our featured merman. And the hauntingly gorgeous Ridge Gallagher was also involved!

D.O.: Wonderful! Speaking of Detox and Laganja, how has working with the other queens been for you? 

K.M.: I can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon that hanging out with my fresh fishy sisters in a salt-water pool in the Hollywood Hills. Oh, and for a good cause, of course! We had a blast! I tried to get Laganja to deathdrop in her fins. And Detox is the fishiest... in and out of water.

D.O.: Do you think we can expect any more projects like this from you in the future?

K.M.: Sure! As long as we don't get caught and put on the menu at Red Lobster! 

D.O.: When can fans expect to see finished products for Project Mermaids?

K.M.: The photographs will be shown next summer in an art show and in a table book that will benefit saveourbeach.org.

Check out more behind the scenes photos from their shoot here:

 

We're so glad we were able to catch up with Kelly and learn more about the project! We can't wait to see what's next from #ProjectMermaids! Learn more at www.projectmermaids.com.

DiDa Ritz is quite possibly one of the most underrated and often forgotten queens from RuPaul's Drag Race. As a performer, she brings energy and talent like few others can. Do we need to revisit the epic lip-sync for your life?

Now, Dida is back and serving up some Beyoncé and Nicki realness in her cover lip-sync music video of 'Ghost/Lookin' Ass'. While this is not DiDa's first cover video, it may be her best yet! She's got body, beautiful poses, plenty of fierce looks, and (of course) a lip-sync performance more on point than a whole troupe of ballet dancers.

Check out DiDa's amazing new video here:

Still want more Ritz realness? Here's two more of her cover videos:

This morning, the drag community lost one of its fiercest sisters. Maddox Madison, the fabulous and popular New York City queen, has passed away after a long and courageous battle against skin cancer. She took the stage by storm night after night in NYC, but if you aren't from the area, you may recognize her as a model in the world renowned 'Half Drag' portrait project. She also, however, became a role model for other cancer patients and survivors.

Maddox spoke openly and candidly about her fight against cancer, and shared her journey with those she loved freely. In a compelling and powerful YouTube video (which you can watch below), she filmed herself in the hospital day in and day out, followed her diagnosis process, and opened up about one of the hardest and bravest journeys a person can make. 

Today, her sisters are remembering her on their social media pages, and of course in their hearts. 

All of Maddox Madison's drag sisters, friends, and family are in our hearts and thoughts today. She was an inspiring performer and person both on and off the stage. 

Watch Madison tell her own story here:

She may have lost her battle with skin cancer, but her spirit still thrives in the lives she has touched in her years. She'll certainly be remembered, and even now she continues to inspire those who knew her. Her Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent live on and shine brightly. 

Rest In Peace, Maddox Madison. 

As drag continues to become more and more mainstream, fan art has taken to the spotlight as well. Each fan artist has their own style and flair they put on the pieces they create. One up and coming New York based artist and illustrator, Fredy Ralda, has created amazing silhouettes of all our favorite queens, many with just two colors! His signature pink and black portraits are blowing up, and so is his popularity with the queens! Fredy has rubbed elbows with just about every season sixer, and has been working hard to create beautiful artwork to honor the queens he loves. 

Fredy studied illustration and received his BFA from The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. He's currently preparing his first solo art show in the fall of 2015 in Brooklyn. This, however, is not his first show. At the ripe young age of 7, a youthful Mr. Ralda had his very first art show at a local library where he displayed his collection of Paper Hearts. Since then he has dedicated his life to art! 

He draws inspiration from various places but the constant has remained- people in his world. As he puts it, himself: 

This inclination is what dictates and drives his artistic development. Primarily a traditional oil painter, Fredy has recently started working digitally and creates works of art on an iPad. He uses a program which allows him to “finger paint," giving him a new medium to express his love for everything from fashion to pop culture. When we asked him about how he ultimately decided to use this method he said: 

As he prepares for his first art show, he plans to merge the digital with the traditional. His show will be primarily a mix of who he sees as current leaders and supporters of the LGBTQI community. Fredy says he chose this subject matter because: 

Fredy is certainly an artist to keep an eye on! His amazing medium for creations of his work combined with the talented artistic ability within him has resulted in some amazing portraits. He might just be the drag fan art world's next Chad Sell. As he continues to create his amazing portraits we can't wait to see where his career and talent take him next! 

Check out some of his amazing season 6 portraits: 

Stay tuned for a Fredy Ralda giveaway with signed art and t-shirts from the RuPaul's Drag Race season 6 queens!

Although things aren't looking good for DWV, that certainly hasn't stopped Willam Belli from turning out some fantastic music and equally amazing music videos. Willam continues his strong solo music career, following up his last single Hole Pic.

In Only Anally, Willam brings hilarious and campy #ButchQueen realness (first time in drag at the ball?) with his homage to Jem and The Holograms. By pairing his comedic lyrics with a fantastically catchy melody, Willam might have us all singing 'Only Anally' all summer long! 

You can watch the full-length episode on his video collaborator Jiz's YouTube channel!

Check out the full music video here: 

Rumors are flying that the talented trio known as DWV - Detox Icunt, Willam Belli, and Vicky Vox - are breaking up their drag supergroup. Anyone who follows these queens on social media probably noticed some squabbling amongst the girls, which has led many to believe that the end of the powerful supergroup might be in sight. 

At this point, no public statement has been made about the queens officially breaking up their group, and DWV still has an active touring schedule for the rest of Pride season. 

Things really started to get noticed (and thereafter hyper-analyzed by fans across the world) when Detox made this post to Facebook a few days ago: 

Though vague, the post sparked immense intrigue, excitement, and panic amongst fans. Redditors began a long and intense discussion on the topic, compiling evidence, and drawing conclusions about the group's fate. Some began revealing "reasons" for the break-up (with varying degrees of vagueness and credibility to them), but others pointed out that the true evidence would lie with an open statement about the end of DWV's group career. 

It would seem that Willam has done just that, and thrown his two cents into a Reddit conversation. While he does acknowledge and publicly point out that they are having their fair share of arguments, he also points out that (spoiler alert!) not everything you read on Reddit is true. With his standardly snarky response of "Some of you should be fan fiction writers," he makes it clear that not every rumor being posted is grounded in fact.

Willam later provided a proper explanation for their current lack of activity as "DWV" in a Q&A response on Tumblr: 

While Vicky doesn't appear to be involved in the squabble between Detox and Willam, she has also taken to social media to answer fan questions:

When pressed for more details about the alleged break-up, she wouldn't budge: 

The idea that Vicky might be gearing up for some sort of "competition" is still on many fans' minds. As one Redditor theorized, the vagueness of the conversations surrounding this could lend the drama to be something else entirely: 

Although Vicky has stated that she won't be competing on Drag Race Season 7, we've seen stranger things from RuPaul and Drag Race producers. You can't ever say 100%.

Despite the clear tension that is happening between these 3 queens, there has yet to be a confirmation that this is the clear end for DWV. Throughout the controversy, Detox has continued to promote their group events and accomplishments, such as their cover of Pride Guide magazine, and they've all three reassured fans that they're not going to be canceling any previously scheduled gigs as a trio. Vicky even pointed out that only time will tell what the true future of DWV is going to be: 

We can only hope that there's more to come from these 3 ultra-talented queens, but we know that whatever their future holds, they will all continue to work it out - together or apart! 

So, what do you think? Is this the beginning of the end?

10 Things is a Drag Official original mini series. We've reached out to some of your favorite queens, and they dish the T on everything from secret talents to strange obsessions to embarrassing childhood stories. There's way more to these queens than what you see on television, so we want to bring that aspect to fans. In this series, each queen shares 10 things that you (probably) didn't know about them! 

Laganja Estranja is one of the most colorful characters to have graced the RuPaul's Drag Race work room. With splits, death drops, and legs for days, this queen works it out night after night in performances that are absolutely sickening! We went under the wig and behind the nails to find out who Ganja is behind all that make-up. Check out her #10Things

We can't wait to see what this sickening queen will death drop on us next! 

Ever since RuPaul's Drag Race brought pageantry to the spotlight, local weekly drag competitions produced in the same elimination style have popped up in bars and clubs all over the country. Drag Official is honored to have one of our very own editors joining Philadelphia drag legend The Goddess Isis and the fierce and fabulous Navaya Shay on the judge's panel for one of Philadelphia's newest shows, Miss Everything! The competition, hosted by Brittany Lynn, has queens, cis-gendered burlesque performers, and fierce trans divas battling it out week after week for the title of Miss Everything and a big cash prize! Each week the contestants are presented with a different theme around which they must create a performance, in hopes of winning hearts of judges and audience members alike. 

The competition started with 16 fierce contestants. We're halfway through the competition, and we're down to the top ten ladies left to battle it out! 

The Top 10 need YOUR help this week! We're giving away a Drag Official Online Immunity! Each contestant had the opportunity to make a short video to show the world who they are. The contestant who can get the most likes on their Instagram/Facebook video spotlight this week will be guaranteed one more week in the competition. Check out their videos below and learn more about the fierce ladies we've been watching and judging week after week!

Lili StQueer is quickly becoming Philadelphia's own version of Tammie Brown. With her quirky performances and her flawless comedic timing, she can make an audience to tears with laughter! 

Vote for Lili by liking this video!

Gemini Rose is a burlesque performer who serves body-ody-ody with a side of sass. With her fully conceptualized performances, she brings a whole new element of drag to the world of burlesque! 

Vote for Gemini by liking this video!

This queen brings pageant realness week after week. With a successful drag career behind her in Colorado, she brings experience and embraces all of her charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent for each and every performance!

Vote for Alexianna by liking this video!

Cara brings an unstoppable sense of positivity to the competition! With her strong work ethic, weekly application of feedback from the judges, and the undying vibrancy of her spirit, she has won over the hearts of many new fans! 

Vote for Cara by liking this video!

Emily Valentine certainly knows how to steal hearts with her performances! Her consistently on-point lip-sync never fails to impress, and her ability to deliver a power ballad can move an audience unlike anything else. 

Vote for Emily byliking this video!

Max Machina has more legs than a bucket of chicken and an edgy performance style that is full of surprises. With her youthful spirit and androgynous looks she brings a fresh take on performing gender. 

Vote for Max by liking this video!

Ginger Alley is an old school drag queen whose long-term career shines through in her polished looks and perfectly planned numbers. 

Want to spice up your life with some more Ginger? Check out full videos of her performances here! 

HoneyTree EvilEye is as sexy as she is talented. With her seductive moves and a commanding stage presence, her charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent are putting in overtime! 

If you have a sweet tooth for HoneyTree, check out full videos of her performances here. 

Icon Ebony-Fierce is a tall and imposing glamazon when she hits the stage, and fierce is she ever! She serves up a hint of Vivacious realness with performances that give the audience life!

Check out full videos of Icon's performances here! 

The Cuntessa might be a new queen on the block, but her command of the stage is that of an old pro! 

Want to learn more about The Cuntessa?! Follow her here! 

The queens below have already sashayed away, and 9 more are going to leave before we have our winner. 

Which queen do you think is #Everything? Let us know in the comments below!