World of Wonder

09/19/2021

#WOWExclusive: Linda Simpson’s Unseen Pics of RuPaul, Lady Bunny, Candis Cayne, James St. James (& Me!) + the Stories Behind Them

#WOWExclusive: "Linda Simpson’s fab coffee table book, 'The Drag Explosion', is now in its second printing! Linda & I go WAY back. And I have visual proof! She emailed me this photo the other day that I’d never seen before, saying,
'In drag at a party at my East Village apartment in 1989. You look fabulous—uptown chic!'”

Linda Simpson’s fab coffee table book, The Drag Explosion, is now in its second printing! Linda & I go WAY back. And I have visual proof! She emailed me this photo the other day that I…

09/19/2021

#ViralVideo: This “Mouth Actress” NAILS Celebs Meeting Your Dog (& Ordering Coffee) Watch

She's good! 👏👏👏👏👏

Mary Elizabeth Kelly can do KILLER celebrity impressions. I just stumbled across her TikTok posts on Twitter and am ADDICTED to watching her quick, hilarious, spot-on celeb takes, or as she describ…

09/19/2021

#BornThisDay: 1960s Icon, Twiggy

“I love her. I thought she was groovy in the 1960s. I dig her now. I’ve seen her sing and dance on stage and she is the real deal. I just barely made it through ‘The Boyfriend’ this summer because she is so charming. I hadn’t seen this demented Ken Russell film since 1971 in a theatre. And then, I was on L*D, so I have never been sure of it. Watching ‘The Boyfriend’ on TCM, it still felt like an acid trip.”
#BornThisDay

Photo, 1967, via YouTube September 19, 1949- Dame Lesley Lawson: The sixties were a time when ordinary people could do extraordinary things! I love her. I thought she was groovy in the 1960s. I dig…

09/19/2021

Police Outnumber J6 Rallygoers –Trump Defends Capitol Rioters as “People Being Persecuted So Unfairly…”

"One-term, twice impeached former POTUS Donald Trump expressed his solidarity with the rallygoers in a statement,
'Our hearts and minds are with the people being persecuted so unfairly relating to the January 6th protest concerning the Rigged Presidential Election..."

Fears surrounding the Justice for J6 rally held in Washington DC on Saturday turned out to be unwarranted as the event failed to draw big crowds. According to the statement by the group organizing …

09/19/2021

Search for Gabby Petito’s Fiancé Brian Laundrie Produces New Pic of a Man That “Sure as Heck Looks Like Him”

"The cell phone pic was taken by passerby Zachary Randazzo about an hour and a half before investigators from the North Port Police Department showed up at Laundrie’s parents’ home after their attorney called the FBI to report him missing..."

Authorities are looking into whether this photo snapped of a man on the street is Brian Laundrie. Cops say he looks a “heck” of a lot like the boyfriend of missing Long Island woman Gabby Petito, w…

09/19/2021

Hallelujah, henny 🙏

Sn**ch exclusive new The Eyes of Tammy Faye documentary merch, available only in the @worldofwonder store 💓

Get to know Tammy Faye's legendary story in our @rupaulofficial-narrated documentary The Eyes of Tammy Faye on @wowpresentsplus + sn**ch your tickets to @eyesoftammyfaye with @jessicachastain in theaters now 💋

Hallelujah, henny 🙏

Sn**ch exclusive new The Eyes of Tammy Faye documentary merch, available only in the @worldofwonder store 💓

Get to know Tammy Faye's legendary story in our @rupaulofficial-narrated documentary The Eyes of Tammy Faye on @wowpresentsplus + sn**ch your tickets to @eyesoftammyfaye with @jessicachastain in theaters now 💋

09/19/2021

It's Monsoon season, bi***es! 🌈

Wishing an extra happy birthday to #DragRace Season 5 champion and "Cartoons and Vodka" singer Jinkx Monsoon!

📸: ji.ji.lee

It's Monsoon season, bi***es! 🌈

Wishing an extra happy birthday to #DragRace Season 5 champion and "Cartoons and Vodka" singer Jinkx Monsoon!

📸: ji.ji.lee

09/19/2021

You want the scoop? 🎧

Kalen Allen joins Dave and Matt in the latest episode of Homophilia🎙

Tune in now on all major platforms!

You want the scoop? 🎧

Kalen Allen joins Dave and Matt in the latest episode of Homophilia🎙

Tune in now on all major platforms!

09/18/2021

Racers, start uw motoren, en moge de beste drag queen winnen! 👠🏁 Wishing an extra happy birthday to our iconique #DragRaceHolland host @fredvanleer!

Watch @dragraceholland Season 2 now on @wowpresentsplus worldwide (excluding Netherlands) 🇳🇱

Plus, save 10% off your entire @worldofwonder store order thru this weekend w/ code: SEMIFINAL 👕

Racers, start uw motoren, en moge de beste drag queen winnen! 👠🏁 Wishing an extra happy birthday to our iconique #DragRaceHolland host @fredvanleer!

Watch @dragraceholland Season 2 now on @wowpresentsplus worldwide (excluding Netherlands) 🇳🇱

Plus, save 10% off your entire @worldofwonder store order thru this weekend w/ code: SEMIFINAL 👕

09/18/2021

#ViralVideo: This “Mouth Actress” NAILS Celebs Meeting Your Dog (& Ordering Coffee) Watch

#ViralVideo: "Mary Elizabeth Kelly can do KILLER celebrity impressions. I just stumbled across her TikTok posts on Twitter and am ADDICTED to watching her quick, hilarious, spot-on celeb takes, or as she describes the technique, 'mouth acting'..." Watch.

Mary Elizabeth Kelly can do KILLER celebrity impressions. I just stumbled across her TikTok posts on Twitter and am ADDICTED to watching her quick, hilarious, spot-on celeb takes, or as she describ…

09/18/2021

Restaurant Hostess Assaulted By 3 Texas Women After Asking for Their Vaccine Proof (NYC Requires It) Watch

"Three women from Houston were charged with assaulting a host at a NYC restaurant Thursday evening after she asked for proof of COVID vaccination. The 24-year-old host at Carmine’s Italian restaurant on the UWS was just doing her job while she was struck multiple times with closed fists, resulting in bruises and scratches on her face, chest, and arm, and a broken necklace..."

Three women from Houston were charged with assaulting a host at a NYC restaurant Thursday evening after she asked for proof of COVID vaccination. The 24-year-old host at Carmine’s Italian restauran…

09/18/2021

#BornThisDay: Greta Garbo

“Garbo knew how to make an exit. After just 20 years in films and a life as one of the world’s biggest movie stars of all time, she walked away from acting and public life when she was only 36 years old.”
#BornThisDay

Garbo and Nils Asther in Wild Orchids (1929) directed by Sydney Franklin, photo via Wikimedia Commons September 19, 1905 – Greta Lovisa Gustafson: “Being a movie star, and this app…

09/18/2021

Former “Brady Bunch” Star & Anti-Vaxxer Susan Olsen Says, “I’d Rather Eat Horse Paste Than Give in to Tyranny!”

"Former Brady Bunch star, Susan Olsen, is clearly an anti-vaxxer and her latest Facebook post puts her firmly in that camp... the 60-year old former child star, who played the precocious Cindy Brady on the 70s TV series, posted,
'I’d rather eat horse paste than give in to tyranny...'”

Former Brady Bunch star, Susan Olsen, is clearly an anti-vaxxer and her latest Facebook post puts her firmly in that camp. With over 1000 comments and counting, Olsen’s post has many more nay…

09/18/2021

LeVar Burton: Forget Hosting ‘Jeopardy,’ I Have Way Better Offers Now

The debacle that snubbed fan favorite LeVar Burton to replace the late Alex Trebek as 'Jeopardy!' host turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the actor and activist. He told Trevor Noah that he's since received offers beyond his wildest dreams.

The debacle that snubbed fan favorite LeVar Burton to replace the late Alex Trebek as ‘Jeopardy!’ host turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the actor and activist. He told Trevor…

09/18/2021

After G-Eazy Assault Charges, Fans Question Demi Lovato’s Collab on “Breakdown”

G-Eazy and Demi Lovato have been tabloid fodder together and separately, but G-Eazy’s assault arrest this week on the heels of their collaboration on “Breakdown” has raised more than a few eyebrows.

G-Eazy and Demi Lovato have been tabloid fodder together and separately, but G-Eazy’s assault arrest this week on the heels of their collaboration on “Breakdown” has raised more t…

09/18/2021

Higher and higher! 🎶 The Eyes of Tammy Faye team came together to stun on the pink carpet of this week's NYC premiere ✨

#EyesOfTammyFaye is out now only in theatres + learn more about her legacy in Tammy Faye Fest, streaming now on WOW Presents Plus! 💋

📸: (left to right) #RachelShane, #KellyCarmichael, director #MichaelShowatler, Jessica Chastain, Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey, #MatthewGreenfield

09/18/2021

Ari Lennox Tells “Pressure” Fans to Lay Off the Divisive Comparisons

Ari Lennox is getting a lot of well-deserved love for "Pressure," but she wants everyone to enjoy it on its own merits, without tearing down other songs and artists.

Ari Lennox is getting a lot of well-deserved love for “Pressure,” but she wants everyone to enjoy it on its own merits, without tearing down other songs and artists.

09/17/2021

Bring back my ghouls 🖤

Wishing an extra happy birthday to Mistress of the Dark @therealelvira!

09/17/2021

#Breaking: Real Estate Heir Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murdering His Friend Susan Berman 21 Years Ago

#Breraking: "An LA jury just convicted New York real estate heir Robert Durst of gunning down his friend more than two decades ago. The killing was believed to be connected to his missing wife. Kathie Durst has never been found... the jury had been deliberating since Tuesday when it came back with the guilty verdict for first-degree murder in the slaying of Susan Berman..."

An LA jury just convicted New York real estate heir Robert Durst of gunning down his friend more than two decades ago. The killing was believed to be connected to his missing wife. Kathie Durst has…

09/17/2021

“She was a camp icon even back then!" - @randybarbato 🙏

World of Wonder founders @randybarbato and @fentonjbailey spoke on Tammy Faye's legendary status in the q***r community and her judgement-free spirit ✨ Read more now on @nypost!

#EyesOfTammyFaye is out now only in theatres, get your tickets today + learn more about her legacy in Tammy Faye Fest, streaming now on @wowpresentsplus! 💋

09/17/2021

Watch the New Episode of ‘Drag Race Holland’ on WOW Presents Plus

Watch the New Episode of ‘Drag Race Holland’ on WOW Presents Plus

Come through, semi-final! We’re one step closer to finding Holland’s Next Drag Superstar with today’s new episode of Drag Race Holland. Are you ready for the queens to turn out acting in a spine-ch…

09/17/2021

Jessica Chastain & Director Michael Showalter Join Us to Talk About The Eyes of Tammy Faye on the WOW Report for Radio Andy!

Jessica Chastain & Director Michael Showalter Join Us to Talk About The Eyes of Tammy Faye on the WOW Report for Radio Andy!

World of Wonder Co-Founder Fenton Bailey, Chief Creative Officer Tom Campbell, and WOW Report Editor James St. James have collaborated with reality TV guru and friend of WOW,&nb…

09/17/2021

Remembering Jane Powell & the Trouble With 1954’s “Seven Brides For Seven Brothers”

“The brothers don’t understand physical boundaries, or respectful of women, and they believe that they should get whatever they want. This fun tale of frontier courtship could now be seen as a musical tribute to Stockholm Syndrome…”

As World of Wonder writer Andrea James noted, the world lost Hollywood’s Golden Age star Jane Powell this week, gone at 92 years old. Powell was known for her all-American girl-next-door image with…

09/17/2021

Treat yourself to that All Star glow-up ✨ Swipe through for all the VIP perks that come with an All Star ticket for #DragCon 2022 in L.A.!

@rupaulsdragcon returns on May 13 - 15, 2022 for three FULL days of performances, panels, shopping, and interacting with your #DragRace franchise faves 👑

Go to rupaulsdragcon.com to sn**ch your tickets and see which 95+ queens are already attending, link in bio 💞

09/17/2021

Cops Release Bodycam Video from Incident Before Vlogger Gabby Petito Disappeared

Last month, travel vloggers Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie had a fight that led a concerned stranger to call the cops. Now that Petito is missing and Laundrie has lawyered up, Utah police released footage of the troubling encounter.

Last month, travel vloggers Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie had a fight that led a concerned stranger to call the cops. Now that Petito is missing and Laundrie has lawyered up, Utah police released…

09/17/2021

This party's just getting started, babes 🇬🇧

@dragraceukbbc Series 3 premieres September 23 on @wowpresentsplus worldwide (excluding UK and Canada) and @bbcthree exclusively in the UK 👑

Save 16% on WOW Presents Plus with a yearly subscription, sign up/upgrade today to lock in for the biggest year in #DragRace herstory ✨

09/17/2021

Ts Madison Profiled in the ‘New York Times’

WOWlebrity Ts Madison has been having a legendary run of success, but don't call it overnight success. The 'New York Times' chronicles all the hard work it took for her to go from working the streets to gracing screens large and small.

WOWlebrity Ts Madison has been having a legendary run of success, but don’t call it overnight success. The ‘New York Times’ chronicles all the hard work it took for her to go from…

09/17/2021

Stock up on the classics, sis 👑 Sn**ch exclusive past #DragCon merch only in the @worldofwonder online store!

@rupaulsdragcon returns on May 13 - 15, 2022 for three FULL days of performances, panels, shopping, and meeting your #DragRace franchise faves ✨

Go to rupaulsdragcon.com to sn**ch your tickets and see which 90+ queens are already attending, link in bio 💞

09/17/2021

Remember, you're not alone 🙏

The @eyesoftammyfaye soundtrack is out now on all major platforms, feat. Tammy Faye's daughter @thetammysue's gorgeous end credits cover of her mother's classic "Don't Give Up (On the Brink of a Miracle)" 💗

#EyesOfTammyFaye is out now only in theatres + learn more about her legacy in Tammy Faye Fest, streaming now on @wowpresentsplus! 💋

Remember, you're not alone 🙏

The @eyesoftammyfaye soundtrack is out now on all major platforms, feat. Tammy Faye's daughter @thetammysue's gorgeous end credits cover of her mother's classic "Don't Give Up (On the Brink of a Miracle)" 💗

#EyesOfTammyFaye is out now only in theatres + learn more about her legacy in Tammy Faye Fest, streaming now on @wowpresentsplus! 💋

09/17/2021

Make some noise, Chacharinas 💃

Wishing an extra happy birthday to #AllStars6 super queen and wig icon Serena ChaCha !

📸: Danielle Savitch

Make some noise, Chacharinas 💃

Wishing an extra happy birthday to #AllStars6 super queen and wig icon Serena ChaCha !

📸: Danielle Savitch

09/17/2021

#BornThisDay: Actor, Roddy McDowall

“Roddy McDowall was considered to be one of the nicest people in showbiz ever. He was also known as an especially good friend, noted for being able to keep a confidence.”
#BornThisDay

The Adventures Of Bullwhip Griffin (1967), Disney Via YouTube September 17, 1928– Roddy McDowall: “A Good Bad Movie, You Must Admit, Is Great.” I twice encountered Roddy McDowall. The f…

09/17/2021

Jan 6 VS Sept 18: Prepared for the Worst, Law Enforcement Hopes to Prevent Another Capitol Riot

"Ahead of tomorrow’s rally, Justice for J6 (which is aimed at showing support for those arrested on Jan. 6) officers are now well aware of the threats. A false narrative is spreading that federal agencies will use this as an opportunity to arrest attendees..."

A new fence, an information-sharing alert, ramped-up airport security and general high-alert some things law enforcement is using preparing to prevent another deadly insurrection. Ahead of tomorrow…