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‘Drag Race’ star Alyssa Edwards is coming to Netflix in new docuseries

The reality show will document the queen’s personal and professional life

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6 years ago

August 23, 2018

Mariah Cooper

Alyssa Edwards (Screenshot via YouTube)

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Alyssa Edwards is getting her own Netflix docuseries, “Dancing Queen,” produced by World of Wonder.

The eight-episode series will follow Edwards (real name Justin Johnson)in her hometown of Mesquite, Texas, as she “juggles her dance life, drag life, family life, and love life,” according to Deadline.

In the trailer, Edwards is seen trying to train her young dancers amid drama from the children and parents. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant Shangela also makes an appearance.

“Dancing Queen” streams on Netflix on Oct. 6.

The queen you know. The stories you don’t.

Watch #DragRace fan-favorite @AlyssaEdwards_1 in #DancingQueen, a brand new docuseries premiering October 5! pic.twitter.com/ohG4QQwtvQ

— See What’s Next (@seewhatsnext) August 22, 2018

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PHOTOS: New York City Pride Parade

Annual LGBTQ march held in Manhattan

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July 1, 2024

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The 2024 New York City Pride Parade was held on June 30. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

The 2024 New York City Pride Parade wound through the streets of Manhattan and past the historic Stonewall Inn on Sunday, June 30.

(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)

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PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Pride

Fourth annual LGBTQ march and festival held in Virginia town

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3 days ago

June 30, 2024

Michael Key

The 2024 Fredericksburg Pride March wound through the streets of Fredericksburg, Va. on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The fourth annual Fredericksburg Pride march and festival was held at Riverfront Park in Fredericksburg, Va. on Saturday, June 29. The event began with a march around downtown Fredericksburg beginning and ending in the park.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Covering Fredericksburg Pride for @WashBlade . City Council member @WillMackintosh speaking: pic.twitter.com/tDdVD2IVsM
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 29, 2024

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PHOTOS: Goodwin Living Pride

Senior living and healthcare organization holds fourth annual march at Falls Church campus

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3 days ago

June 30, 2024

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Drag artist Crimsyn marches alongside residents and supporters at the fourth annual Goodwin Living Bailey's Crossroads community Pride march on June 25. (Photo courtesy of Goodwin Living)

The senior living and healthcare organization Goodwin Living held its fourth annual community Pride march around its Bailey’s Crossroads campus in Falls Church, Va. with residents, friends and supporters on Tuesday, June 25. Following the march, a drag brunch was held with performances by drag artists of SADBrunch: Crimsyn, Sapphire Dupree and Evon Dior Michelle.

(Photos courtesy of Goodwin Living)