Amy Taylor, Adam Lambert appear as guest judges in new ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ season 3 trailer – The trailer for season three of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under has been unveiled ahead of the series’ premiere next week, revealing Amy Taylor and Adam Lambert as two of the guest judges who are set to appear on the show. The highly anticipated third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under is set to premiere on July 28 via Stan in Australia with RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Rhys Nicholson returning as judges. – Read more at NME
American Idol 2021 finalist Grace Kinstler Announces New Single, “Not Me It’s You” out August 4 – In the video clip, Grace shares, “Hey guys! I’m so excited to announce that “Not Me It’s You” is going to be released on August 4th!…I can’t wait for you guys t hear the full song. Than you so much for all the love on it so far…have an amazing day!” Pre-save the song at this link.
Tyson Venegas joins Megan Danielle and Haven Madison to play the Franklin Summer bash in Franklin, Tennessee – “It’s officially official!” Haven Madison writs on Instagram. “Tyson is joining me & Megan at @franklinsummerbash next month! Get your tickets now at franklinsummerbash.com!” American Idol finalists Haven Madison and Megan Danielle were set for the Summer Bash in Franklin TN on August 5. Now fellow finalist Tyson Venegas will be joining them.
‘Vietnam Idol’ Revived After Seven-Year Absence With Focus on Youth – After a seven-year hiatus, Fremantle, Cat Tien Sa Media Group and VTV3 have partnered to revive Vietnam’s star-maker competition series “Vietnam Idol.” This revival will have a focus on youth audiences and aspirants, as the show builds up its presence on all major social platforms and local university campuses for casting. – Read more at Variety
‘American Idol’ winner Iam Tongi of Federal Way honored by King County Council – Still, on Tuesday afternoon (July 18) at the King County Courthouse where the Metropolitan King County Council recognized him for his win, the musician said he still gets a bit of stage fright. “I get nervous. I’m nervous right now,” Tongi said with a chuckle in an interview after the ceremony had concluded and he had taken a photo with the council members. “I don’t know what to say and I kind of go all around everywhere, but then I still get to what I’m trying to say.” With friends, family and supporters gathered to cheer him on as he stood up to say a few words during the council meeting, Tongi did just that, to moments of hearty laughter and applause from the audience. Tongi thanked his mother, Lillie, for signing him up for the competition show, and the inspiration of his late father, Rodney, who died shortly before his son went on the air. Many of the songs he performed on the show were also dedicated to him. – Read more at Seattle Times
