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Josh Segarra cast as RuPaul’s boyfriend in Netflix comedy ‘AJ and the Queen’

Michael-Leon Wooley, Katerina Tannenbaum, also join series

Published

7 years ago

September 24, 2018

Josh Segarra (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Actor Josh Segarra has been cast as RuPaul’s boyfriend in the new Netflix comedy “AJ and the Queen,” according to the Hollywood Reporter.

“AJ and the Queen” will be a 10-episode, hour-long comedy starring RuPaul. The Hollywood Reporter describes the show as about Ruby Red “a bigger-than-life but down-on-her-luck drag queen who travels across America from club to club in an RV from the ’90s with her unlikely sidekick AJ, a recently orphaned, tough-talking, scrappy 11-year-old stowaway. As they travel from city to city, Ruby’s message of love and acceptance changes the lives of people along the way.”

Segarra is known for his roles on “Arrow” and “Orange is the New Black.” He will portray Hector, drag queen Ruby Red’s (RuPaul) boyfriend “who has a dark and dangerous side.”

Other new cast additions include Michael-Leon Wooley who will play Louis, a blind drag queen; Katerina Tannenbaum as Brianna “a clueless hooker with a deep connection to AJ;” and Tia Carrere as Lady Danger, a villain who gained infamy in the local drag scene for injecting her clientele with cheap silicone.

Casting for AJ is still in the works. A premiere date has yet to be announced.

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Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier returns bigger than ever with two-day WorldPride celebration

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15 hours ago

April 15, 2025

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The Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier will be extended to a two-day celebration in honor of WorldPride coming to D.C. this year. Taking place on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 at The Wharf, this year’s event promises more entertainment, more community, and more pride than ever before — all set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of our nation’s capital.

With the addition of Friday, the party kicks off at 3 p.m., with the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at 7 p.m. As an Official WorldPride Partner event, the boat parade will feature 30 decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. For information on signing up for the boat parade contact Stephen Rutgers at [email protected].

Saturday’s signature Pier Party kicks off at 12 p.m., featuring a drag show, DJ’s, streaming of the WorldPride Parade, and the iconic Fireworks Show Presented by the Leonard-Litz Foundation — one of D.C. Pride’s most anticipated spectacles.

“We’re expanding Washington Blade Pride on the Pier to reflect the excitement and momentum building for WorldPride in D.C.,” said Blade publisher Lynne Brown. “It’s a celebration of our community’s progress and a powerful reminder of the joy and visibility Pride brings to the heart of our city.”

Now in its seventh year, Washington Blade Pride on the Pier extends the city’s annual celebration of LGBTQ visibility to the bustling Wharf waterfront with an exciting array of activities and entertainment for all ages. The District Pier will offer DJs, dancing, drag, and other entertainment. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase for those 21 and older.

Pride on the Pier is free and open to the public, with VIP tickets available for exclusive pier access, hosted bars, and private viewing areas for the boat parade and the fireworks show. To purchase VIP tickets visit www.prideonthepierdc.com/vip.

Friday VIP: 5-9 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, cash bar and complimentary drink.

Saturday VIP Session #1: 2-5 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered food, and an open bar.

Saturday VIP Session #2: 6-9 p.m., enjoy the air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered snacks and dinner, and open bar with a front-row view of the fireworks.

Event Details:

📍 Location: District Pier at The Wharf (101 District Sq., S.W., Washington, D.C.)
📅 Dates: Friday, June 6 & Saturday, June 7, 2025
🛥️Boat Parade: 7 p.m. (June 6). 🎆 Fireworks Show: 9 p.m. (June 7)
🎟️ VIP Tickets: www.PrideOnThePierDC.com/VIP

Event sponsors include Absolut, Capital Pride, DC Fray, Infinate Legacy, Heineken, Leonard-Litz Foundation, Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, Relish Catering, Washingtonian, and The Wharf. More information regarding activities will be released at www.PrideOnThePierDC.com