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Drag Race winner Tia Kofi releases dreamy new Heartstopper single ‘The First Time’

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Hi… Tia Kofi has unveiled a stunning new single for the release of Heartstopper season three. On the dreamy synthpop anthem ‘The First Time’, the Drag Race UK star sings about falling in love as a queer person, with emotive lyrics such as: “I don’t wanna hide. Made myself afraid to be alone. With you, you there by my side, I know I can find my way back home.” The single serves as the theme tune for Heartstopper: The Official Netflix Podcast, which launches 2 September. It will also be hosted by Tia,…

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“Hard launch”: Drag Race UK vs the World winner Tia Kofi reveals new boyfriend

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Drag Race UK star Tia Kofi is officially off the dating market. The last few days have been quite the rollercoaster ride for the beloved talent.  At the end of March, Tia made herstory when she was named the winner of Drag Race UK vs the World season 2.  In addition to snagging the crown and title of ‘Queen of the Mothertucking World’, the South London-based performer became the first queen of colour to win a Drag Race UK season.  She’s also the first recipient of the UK franchise’s £50,000 cash prize.  “This means…

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Drag Race UK champion Tia Kofi is ready for the next winners’ season

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Drag Race UK vs the World winner Tia Kofi reflects on her herstoric win, her proudest moments from the series and the queens she wants to compete with on the franchise’s next winners’ season. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS HEADER BY YOSEF PHELAN SPECIAL THANKS TO MARY JONES AND ELOISE LONGDEN AT THE BBC The world’s supreme Anne Boleyn impersonator (and supporter of Natalie Cassidy’s trailblazing artistry) has just made herstory. As well as becoming the first queen to win four challenges on a vs the World season, Tia Kofi has injected some much-needed diversity into the Drag…

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Drag Race UK vs the World: How the season 2 winner just made herstory

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Spoilers ahead for the grand finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World.  RuPaul has crowned the second ‘Queen of the Mothertucking World’ (baby!). For their final maxi-challenge, the top four contestants – Hannah Conda, La Grande Dame, Marina Summers, and Tia Kofi – were tasked with sashaying down the runway in their finest drag before competing in lip-sync smackdowns for the crown. But before the epic showdown could commence, the foursome unexpectedly reunited with Michelle Visage and the eliminated queens, setting the stage for some intense drama.  As…

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Drag Race UK: Hannah Conda and Tia Kofi clear up “silly” narrative over wins

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Ahead of the Drag Race UK vs the World finale, Hannah Conda and Tia Kofi reflect on their respective journeys, straighten out a particular narrative from “bastards on the internet” and feel the rain on their skin. That last part will make sense later. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS SPECIAL THANKS TO MARY JONES AND ELOISE LONGDEN AT THE BBC ‘Demolished’ is an apt word for Hannah Conda and Tia Kofi’s performances on this season of Drag Race UK vs the World. With a respective three and four challenge wins, the Australian and British duo will make…

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“Crown her!”: Here’s how fans reacted to the Drag Race UK vs the World top four

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Mama Ru has selected her top four queens of Drag Race UK vs the World season two. Spoilers ahead On the penultimate episode of the UK-based spinoff, the five remaining contestants – Hannah Conda, La Grande Dame, Marina Summers, Scarlet Envy, and Tia Kofi – were tasked with giving comedic speeches at the “sham wedding” of Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.  “But instead of raising a toast, you’re going to give a good old-fashioned roast,” Ru explained.  “Now, to help you prepare later, you’ll be meeting with our extra special…

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Why do people think Drag Race host RuPaul is running for president?

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Mama Ru has the internet in a spin after potentially teasing her run for presidency, an announcement that has left fans “genuinely gagged and ready to vote.” In a new viral clip that RuPaul posted across his social accounts, the drag legend can be seen standing dressed in formal red, white and blue attire in front of the American flag. Looking straight down the camera lens, he says: “Hi, I’m RuPaul and I have an announcement of an announcement for the American people. Subscribe and be the first to know…

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RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World: Meet the cast of season 2

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With a mix of finalists, fan-favourites and lip-sync assassins, the cast for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World season two is absolutely stacked. On 13 January, BBC Three announced the 11 queens competing for the coveted title of ‘Queen of the Mothertucking World’, where – for the first time in the UK franchise’s history – the winner will receive a cash prize (the specific amount is yet to be unveiled). Consisting of queens from the American, British, Spanish, Dutch, French, Filipino and Australasian franchises, the series was filmed in…

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Premiere: Drag Race UK star Tia Kofi brings the festive queer with Lonely This Christmas

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Tia Kofi has released a stunning acoustic cover of Mud’s chart-topping holiday classic ‘Lonely This Christmas’. Boasting a simple piano, guitar and strings, the Drag Race UK alum’s vocals and harmonies soar in a much-needed modern (and queerified) version of the Christmas staple. “Christmas should be a time for people to feel supported and love, but sadly that isn’t the case for everybody,” Tia tells GAY TIMES. “This song has always made me think deeply about others and how fortunate I am to have my family around me. It’s good to…

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Exclusive: Here’s your first look at new drag competition series Sew Fierce

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LGBTQ+ streaming platform Froot.TV has announced a new competition series, Sew Fierce, that will showcase the craft of drag in all its glory. Eight designers will compete against each other in weekly challenges to create new looks in the hopes of taking home a cash prize of $10,000 if they win the season. Each week, the contestants will be tasked with making a look based on a theme before completing a photoshoot to showcase it on an up-and-coming drag artist. The judges will then evaluate the garments based on their…

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