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Drag Race star Shangela issues statement on new sexual assault allegations

Trigger warning: This article discusses serious allegations of sexual assault and may be distressing for some readers. Shangela has released a statement in response to the recent sexual assault allegations made by adult film star Eric Poff. Earlier this week, Poff – who performed under the pseudonym Dakota Payne – filed a civil lawsuit against the RuPaul’s Drag Race star, real name Darius Jeremy “DJ” Pierce, accusing him of sexually assaulting him in October 2017 during filming Hurricane Bianca: From Russia With Hate. Poff, who served on the film as…

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Drag Race star Shangela accused of sexual assault by five people

Drag Race alumni Shangela (also known as Darius Jeremy Pierce) has been accused of multiple sexual assaults in a new investigation. Content warning: This article contains discussion of sexual assault allegations, which some people may find triggering. Four people have come forward to allege that the actor and drag performer either sexually assaulted or attempted to sexually assault them at a time when they were too intoxicated to provide consent, according to a new report in Rolling Stone. A fifth person has alleged that Shangela attempted anal penetration after rejecting…

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RuPaul reveals the one queen that should’ve won Drag Race

Mother… has spoken. RuPaul has revealed which iconic Drag Race star should’ve taken home the crown on their season.  On a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live, Andy Cohen asked the Emmy-winning host: “Is there someone who didn’t win Drag Race over all the seasons, that in your mind [you think should have won]?”  Almost immediately, RuPaul answered: “Shangela. Shangela. She’s amazing. We’ve actually put her on the show, like, three times? Something like that. She’s a fabulous queen.”  Shangela made her franchise debut on the show’s second season.…

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Fans react to Shangela’s “camp” moment from Dancing with the Stars’ latest episode

Drag Race star Shangela turned heads after her latest Dancing with the Stars appearance. Back in September, the A Star Is Born actor made history as the first drag performer to compete in the US iteration of Dancing with the Stars. Over the last few weeks, Shangela and her partner Gleb Savchenko have delivered show-stopping routines ranging from the Quick Step, Salsa, Rumba, Foxtrot, Cha-cha-cha, and the Charleston. On the latest episode of the long-running series, the Drag Race alum and Savchenko shined throughout their sensual tango routine during Michael…

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Drag Race star Shangela teases Dancing With the Stars host over name mishap

Shangela playfully teases Dancing With the Stars host Alfonso Ribeiro for messing up her name. Back in September, the Drag Race icon made history as the first drag performer to compete in the US iteration of Dancing With the Stars. Over the last few weeks, Shangela and her partner Gleb Savchenko have delivered show-stopping routines ranging from the Quick Step, Salsa, Rumba and the Charleston. While the All Stars 3 alum has racked in praises and high scores from the judges, her name has been difficult for Ribeiro to remember.…

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Drag Race star Shangela says Courtney Act gave her Dancing With the Stars advice

Shangela has opened up about receiving Dancing With the Stars advice from Courtney Act. On 19 September, the beloved talent made herstory as the first drag queen to compete in the long-running US-based series. Since its premiere, the We’re Here host has won over fans and the judges with her electric Quick-step and Salsa routines. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, the Community star opened up about the competition and how she received advice from her Drag Race sister Courtney – who competed in the franchise’s Australian iteration. “For…

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Shangela becomes first Drag Race star to compete on US Dancing with the Stars

Drag Race star Shangela has made herstory as the first drag performer to compete on Dancing with the Stars. On 8 September, the long-running dance series announced the new cast for its 31st season.  From American Idol winner Jordin Sparks to Cruel Intentions star Selma Blair, the new batch of episodes are set to feature an array of household names. However, one contestant that left pop culture enthusiasts truly gagged was Drag Race legend Shangela. “Good morning America (and world!) I’m so excited to announce that I’m the newest contestant…

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Drag Race star Shangela breaks silence on Celebrity Big Brother rumours

Drag Race legend Shangela has finally spoken out about rumours that she will appear on the upcoming season of Celebrity Big Brother US. In a TikTok video shared to Twitter alongside a written statement, Shangela revealed that she is “not on #CBB.” “I love y’all,” she wrote. “I’m not on #CBB. I don’t know how online cast rumors get started but it’s crazy the storm of messages I’ve gotten about this. I appreciate y’all for rooting for another Shangie return to TV…it’ll happen! Good luck to all.” The clip shows…

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