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RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under star dies aged 51 after cancer battle

23/02/26 22:55

RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under star Maxi Shield has died following a valiant battle with cancer. The beloved entertainer, real name Kristopher Elliot, passed away on Saturday, February 21, five months after he began chemotherapy. Elliot's death was confirmed on Facebook in a statement from a close friend....read

MTV and VH1 veteran Jason Shumaker dies at 55 after playing pivotal role in RuPaul's Drag Race
20/02/26 01:09
The communications executive Jason Shumaker, who played key roles at MTV and VH1 early in his career, has died at 55 from complications of acute myeloid leukemia.
Report: CBS' Gayle King's future uncertain due to DEI agenda
04/08/25 14:25
King and executive producer Shawna Thomas have reportedly refused to follow her bosses' attempts to move away from polarizing coverage.
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Gayle King's CBS Mornings future 'murky' as $15m-a-year star's DEI agenda 'blamed for tanking ratings'
04/08/25 13:01
King and executive producer Shawna Thomas have reportedly refused to follow her bosses' attempts to move away from polarizing coverage.
Bethenny Frankel, 54, sizzles in skimpy thong bikini after jaw-dropping SI Swimsuit runway appearance
17/07/25 23:25
Bethenny Frankel put her enviable bikini body on display in her latest Instagram post.
Musk's ex announces performance cancellation citing 'family issues'
28/05/25 12:59
Grimes, who shares four-year-old son X Æ A-12, three-year-old Exa, and two-year-old Techno with the world's richest man, made the 'regretful' announcement this week with a groveling apology.
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Reality TV star comes out as a transgender woman in emotional post
15/05/25 02:58
Former Drag Race México co-host Valentina Xunaxi (born James Andrew Leyva) previously came out as non-binary in 2019
The truth behind Nicole Kidman's shock new look: Stylist reveals if A-list star's new pixie cut is the real deal
08/05/25 01:57
Nicole Kidman was the talk of the town on Tuesday night when she debuted an edgy new haircut at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City.
Fans go wild over Nicole Kidman's edgy short haircut at 2025 Met Gala as she's praised for ditching wigs and revealing her 'real' locks
06/05/25 08:25
Nicole Kidman stunned her fans as this year's Met Gala in New York City on Monday, debuting her new, edgy short haircut.
Amanda Holden shares 'Beverly Hills Hotel' house update as she unveils place she keeps controversial BGT dresses - a year after moving into £7m abode
22/01/25 16:00
The presenter, 53, took to Instagram on Wednesday to unveil her new 'frocks and sleepovers' room as she transforms her £7million Surrey abode.
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How RuPaul REALLY reacted to shock death of The Vivienne... and why the tragedy could spell the end of Drag Race, reveals GRANT TUCKER
08/01/25 16:47
There was one notable voice missing from the sea of tributes at the weekend: RuPaul himself. Many were baffled by the silence from the US drag queen, who was born in 1960 as RuPaul Andre Charles.
The Vivienne 'was found dead by heartbroken father who raised the alarm': RuPaul pays tribute to 'incredibly talented queen'
07/01/25 02:45
James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne when in drag, died aged 32 following a glittering career that launched to new heights when they won RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
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RuPaul breaks silence after The Vivienne's death aged 32: Drag Race star says his heart is 'broken' at loss of 'incredibly talented queen' and 'lovely human being'
06/01/25 16:49
James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne when in drag, tragically died last week aged 32 following a glittering career.
Drag Race Down Under stars reveal why 2024 season was the best yet
23/12/24 03:37
It's rare for a TV show to lose its biggest star and then made its best series yet - but that's exactly what happened when RuPaul stepped away from Drag Race Down Under in 2024.
Drag Race Down Under's Nikita Iman dishes on Michelle Visage, reveals the one 'cringe' moment she couldn't watch back and shares what she had planned for the final following her shock elimination
13/12/24 07:40
The New Zealand drag queen, 27, was eliminated from the reality TV competition on Friday night after losing out in the lip sync battle to her close friend Mandy Moobs.
Drag Race season 17 full line-up and release date revealed in Meet The Queens video - plus how to watch spin-off show Untucked
04/12/24 19:19
The new season will see RuPaul welcome 14 dazzling new queens into the Werk Room to compete for the title of America's Next Drag Superstar and a cash prize of $200,000.
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Inside Drag Race UK finalist's explosive row with RuPaul cut from the BBC show - and why she was forced to change her name to compete
29/11/24 16:55
The RuPaul's Drag Race franchise is no stranger to name changes, with US season 12 queens Brita Filter and Jan Sport famously going by just Brita and Jan on the show due to copyright issues.
Amanda Holden shows of daughter Hollie's incredible Beverly Hills themed bedroom at her £7million Surrey home as she has her walk-in wardrobe 'decluttered'
27/11/24 18:06
Amanda Holden showed off her daughter Hollie's incredible Beverly Hills Hotel themed bedroom at her £7million Surrey mansion on Instagram on Wednesday.
Inside Amanda Holden's £7m Surrey home: Star shows off mansion's renovations to transform it into her own 'Beverly Hills Hotel' one year after moving in
26/11/24 10:17
The Britain's Got Talent judge, 53, has showcased the transformation of her £7million Surrey mansion one year after moving in.
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under star Karna Ford reveals what fierce host Michelle Visage is really like - and the gruelling audition process queens go through to be on the show
15/11/24 07:23
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under star Karna Ford revealed on Thursday what fierce new host Michelle Visage is really like behind the scenes.
Leah Remini and Angelo Pagan divorce: All the signs couple were heading for a split - from marriage counseling, leaving Scientology, to missing their wedding anniversary
30/08/24 21:05
In the wake of their split, DailyMail.com has taken a look back on all the signs that the actors were drifting apart, including not posting on their most recent anniversary.
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under star was almost cancelled for 'cultural appropriation' - as drag queen opens up about depression after going on the show
22/08/24 00:50
RuPaul's Drag Race star Hannah Conda has candidly described the mental anguish he experienced after he was crowned runner-up on the grueling reality show.
Drag race star reveals severely swollen head triggered by hair transplant surgery that 'makes me look like Sloth from the Goonies'
07/08/24 09:13
Bimini, the stage name of Thomas George Graeme Hibbitts, originally from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk was a runner up in the show's second season, recently underwent a hair transplant.
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RuPaul's Drag Race star Morphine Love Dion is gravely injured in fatal LA car accident: 'Grateful to be alive'
22/07/24 23:46
Morphine Love Dion, who stars on season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race, was injured early Sunday morning in a Los Angeles car accident while riding in an Uber.
Chappell Roan, 26, grew up in a strict Christian household and thought music videos were 'porn' before launching her singing career as an LGBTQ icon - as Gen Z compare her to Madonna
06/07/24 13:47
The rising sensation from Missouri has sparked comparisons with the 80s icon on social media, with many citing her fashion, retro ballads and stage presence as emulating the 'Queen of Pop'.
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Nicola Coughlan went from working in an opticians and doing odd jobs while living with her parents in Galway to Netflix's leading lady starring in some very racy scenes
13/06/24 10:38
A few years ago Nicola Coughlan, 37, was living at home with her parents in rural Ireland and working an opticians, now she's Netflix's leading lady.
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What I'll do next after leaving the BBC: CLARA AMFO sets the record straight on why she quit the corporation after almost a decade
01/06/24 11:01
There's a lot of love for Clara Amfo. When, at the end of last year, she announced she was stepping down as a Radio 1 DJ, celebrities piled in with messages of support.
Eminem's three kids appear in his new star-studded music video for Houdini as he calls them 'brats' in fiery verse
01/06/24 05:32
Eminem dissed his own children, Hailie Jade Scott, 28, Alaina Scott, 31 and Stevie Laine Scott, 22, in his latest track, Houdini, which was released on Friday.
Nicola Coughlan's rise to the top! Bridgerton star went from working in an opticians and doing odd jobs while living at home in Galway to Netflix's leading lady that sits FROW at Erdem shows and is friends with A-listers
16/05/24 11:22
The 37-year-old, from Galway, Ireland, has become a darling of Hollywood and the fashion set, but she didn't get her big break until after she turned 30.
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Denise Van Outen puts on a leggy display in a black pleather skirt as she joins pal Michelle Visage on night out at the Chiltern Firehouse
09/05/24 11:50
The TV presenter, 49, and the RuPaul 's Drag Race star, 55, coordinated with their outfits, with both pals sporting all-black ensembles.
The most shocking and gross 90s reality shows that are getting a new lease of life on social media: From gay men pretending to be straight to win cash to 'Fatties' from 'North Porkshire' on hardcore diets
09/05/24 06:16
The TikTok generation can't believe their eyes and ears. Barely born when reality TV first hit our screens, today's teens are discovering the very worst of 1990s and Noughties TV.
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RuPaul's Drag Race Australia judge Rhys Nicholson lists unique Coburg townhouse for $850K
06/05/24 10:14
Comedian Rhys Nicholson and his husband Kyran have listed their Coburg townhouse for sale with a price guide of $850,000.
Anitta shows off her incredible figure in a colorful corset top and white micro shorts as she turns up the heat in a sultry selfie
02/05/24 05:44
Anitta showcased her incredible figure in a corset top and micro shorts as she struck a pose for a sultry selfie that was uploaded to her Instagram stories on Wednesday.
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars enlists Keke Palmer, Anitta, and Connie Britton to be celebrity judges for season nine
01/05/24 23:39
For the first time ever, the 63-year-old drag icon is awarding one of the eight returning contestants with a $200K donation to the charity of their choice
Live Nation announces their 2024 'Concert Week' tickets for only $25 days after Fans First Act is pushed to US Congress
01/05/24 21:08
Live Nation is preparing to launch its 10th Concert Week next Wednesday, five months after US Senators introduced the Fans First Act.
Lorraine Kelly, 64, looks radiant in a black leather dress as pregnant daughter Rosie Smith, 29, displays her growing baby bump at the Golden Chopsticks Awards
30/04/24 01:09
The TV legend, 64, looked stylish as she joined her pregnant daughter Rosie, 29, as the pair attended the event, which recognises East and South East Asian cuisine across the UK.
Strictly star 'to replace Lorraine Kelly as a guest host on her ITV show' when the presenter takes her summer break
28/04/24 16:43
A former Strictly star is reportedly set to replace Lorraine Kelly as a guest host for this summer.
RuPaul's Drag Race star Crystal feels 'vindicated' after High Court judge orders Laurence Fox to pay £90,000 damages for calling him a 'paedophile'
25/04/24 22:38
Crystal - real name Colin Seymour - and Simon Blake, a former trustee with LGBTQ + charity Stonewall, took the one-time Lewis star to court after he made the slur in an online row.
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Laurence Fox vows to appeal High Court ruling in bizarre X post after being ordered to pay £180,000 in damages to two people he libelled by calling them 'paedophiles'
25/04/24 13:13
The actor-turned-politician was successfully sued by former Stonewall trustee Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal over a row on Twitter, now known as X.
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MAFS UK star Ella Morgan reveals she's getting her filler dissolved as she decides to 'embrace her natural features' now she's more confident after listing all her cosmetic surgeries
23/04/24 11:49
The Married At First Sight star, 29, who is transgender , previously revealed that she had used cosmetic surgeries, hair extensions, and fake nails and tan as 'safety blanket' to feel more feminine.
Amanda Holden reveals how she created her very own 'Beverly Hills Hotel' transforming £7million Surrey mansion into her 'dream forever home' - and even Simon Cowell is a fan!
13/04/24 07:43
Amanda Holden has created her own 'Beverly Hills Hotel' after transforming her Surrey mansion into a decadent 'forever home' - with palm trees, chandeliers and leopard-themed wallpaper.
RuPaul's Drag Race finalist reveals a TV executive once told him 'Australia's not ready to see this queer stuff'
12/04/24 00:45
RuPaul's Drag Race star Hannah Conda has revealed an executive told him Australian television is 'not ready' for drag queens.
JoJo Siwa SLAMMED for saying she's creating a new genre of music called 'gay pop' following debut of her lesbian romp music video for Karma: 'She is winning the cringey contest'
09/04/24 03:23
JoJo Siwa was slammed for saying she wants to create a new genre of music called 'gay pop.' She made the comment while discussing her Karma video, in which she enjoys a lesbian romp.
Pregnant Jenna Dewan shows off her bump in floral dress as she steps out with son Callum, 4 - as she counts down to due date for third child
04/04/24 22:43
Pregnant Jenna Dewan was glowing when she was spotted with her son Callum, four. The soon-to-be mom of three wore a long floral sundress and sneakers with white sunglasses.
How Chappell Roan is set to be the next big star after getting dropped by her label and working in donut shop to survive before going independent and launching a world arena tour
30/03/24 08:50
The pop sensation, born in a small town of just 6,000 people in Missouri , has had an incredible rise in the last year and is set to perform at a series of shows in London for her world tour.
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Jenna Dewan shows off her baby bump in cropped sweater during LA outing... after revealing she and Steve Kazee are 'setting date' for wedding
29/03/24 19:17
After sharing some updates on her wedding planning with fiancé Steve Kazee, Jenna Dewan bonded with daughter Everly while showing off her baby bump on Friday in LA
House of Villains Season 2 cast is unveiled including Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice and first Survivor winner Richard Hatch
28/03/24 06:36
E! has unveiled the new cast for Season 2 of their hit reality competition series House of Villains, with Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice leading the cast.
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Nicole Kidman says spoofing her AMC ad onstage with a drag queen is 'my dream'... after RuPaul's Drag Race alum Katya re-created the clip
19/03/24 19:39
After AMC announced that three new versions of their Nicole Kidman ad would roll out this year, the Oscar winner brainstormed on the perfect follow-up to her iconic 'We Make Movies Better' campaign
RuPaul's Drag Race star Shangela accused of multiple sexual assaults in bombshell investigation - after star denied rape allegation
18/03/24 19:47
RuPaul's Drag Race star Shangela has been accused of multiple sexual assaults in a bombshell new investigation.
Global icon Michelle Visage will host brand new season of Stan original series Drag Race Down Under in world first
11/03/24 23:12
Michelle Visage has been announced as the new star of Drag Race Down Under.
RuPaul's 'all-inclusive' bookstore pulls conservative titles from Adolf Hitler, Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Chaya Raichik after drag performer accused him 'rainbow capitalism'
11/03/24 06:18
The store, Allstora, had billed itself as being committed to sharing all ideas, even ones deemed controversial.
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Oscars 2024: Melissa McCarthy and husband Ben Falcone make a rare appearance together
11/03/24 03:20
Melissa McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone, who she wed in 2005, made a rare appearance together while attending the 2024 Oscars on Sunday.
Celebrity Big Brother hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best left in SHOCK as they are forced to apologise after famous guest drops the C-word TWICE live on air
09/03/24 01:40
It was an action-packed, drama-filled evening for Celebrity Big Brother on Friday evening after Gary Goldsmith became the first contestant to be evicted from the house.
Rochelle Humes' children transform into Oompa Loompas, Myleene Klass builds her son Apollo a TRAIN and Amanda Holden travels to Narnia as stars celebrate World Book Day
07/03/24 08:48
Rochelle Humes and Kerry Katona were among stars celebrating World Book Day on Thursday, as they shared adorable snaps of their children dressed as the literary world's biggest stars.
World Book Day 2024: Amanda Holden and Ashley Roberts stun as the White Witch and Aslan while Jamie Theakston transforms into a WARDROBE as they celebrate with Narnia-esque looks
07/03/24 08:31
The pair stunned in their eye-catching costumes after taking inspiration from C. S. Lewis' novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Amanda Holden admits she would 'love' to do The Traitors Celebrity spin-off: But would she be a traitor or a faithful?
04/03/24 19:08
The TV personality has revealed what's next on her bucket list, as she confessed which hit show she would love to star on.
RuPaul claims Madonna treated him like a 'worthless EUNUCH' when they first met - and 'SNARLED at him' when he entered the room
29/02/24 16:58
The 63-year-old drag queen and reality competition host opened up about the shocking way in which he says the Like A Virgin songstress, 63, treated him in his upcoming memoir.
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RuPaul delves into his addiction struggle in upcoming memoir The House Of Hidden Meanings: 'I had been stoned every day I could since I was 10 years old'
28/02/24 16:35
RuPaul is giving his fans an intimate look at his decades-long battle with addiction in his upcoming memoir The House Of Hidden Meanings.
Amanda Holden, 53, shows off her legs in dazzling pink and white sheer minidresses as she lets her hair down during winter break in Dubai
25/02/24 21:14
Amanda Holden turned heads in a pink sequined minidress as she posed for stunning Instagram snaps on Sunday.
Amanda Holden 'lands a new job as she scoops BBC judging role to rival Britain's Got Talent'
25/02/24 12:39
The TV personality, 53, who has honed her judging skills on ITV's Britain's Got Talent, has become one of the most in-demand faces on primetime television
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Why the West End is where it's at! As Tom Holland returns to the stage and Cara Delevingne and Felicity Huffman prepare to make their debuts, the famous faces taking on theatre
11/02/24 09:54
While many actors and actress have launched their careers in theatre, some have been seen making a return and others have surprised fans with their recent debuts.
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Drag Race host RuPaul's wax figurine is unveiled by Michelle Visage at Madame Tussauds London - marking the first time his waxwork has appeared in drag at the venue
06/02/24 00:14
Drag Race host RuPaul's new wax figurine has been unveiled by his close friend Michelle Visage at Madame Tussauds in London.
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Laurence Fox prepares for fresh High Court showdown over accusations he was labelled 'racist' on X - just days after judge ruled he libelled two men he called 'paedophiles'
31/01/24 16:59
The controversial actor-turned-politician is suing Mukhtar Ali Yassin for libel over a row on X, formerly known as Twitter, in May, London's High Court heard on Wednesday.
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Most streamed shows of 2023 revealed: Suits tops the list
31/01/24 15:05
Suits has been named the most streamed show of 2023 and was streamed 57.7billion minutes during the year. The previous record was set by The Office in 2020 with 57.1billion views.
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Suits is named 2023's most streamed show: Meghan Markle TV hit was streamed for 57.7BILLION minutes - smashing previous record set by The Office in 2019
30/01/24 21:09
Suits has been named the most streamed show of 2023 and was streamed 57.7billion minutes during the year. The previous record was set by The Office in 2020 with 57.1billion views.
Suits cast reunites for Super Bowl commercial amid reboot rumors
30/01/24 19:44
Gina Torres, Rick Hoffman, and Sarah Rafferty will star in a new ad for E.l.f. Cosmetics that will air on CBS during the Super Bowl on February 11, and the makeup company shared a sneak peak.
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Meghan Markle's Suits co-stars reignite REBOOT rumors as they reunite to star in Super Bowl commercial for E.l.f. Cosmetics that sees them spoofing the legal drama - but the Duchess of Sussex is nowhere to be seen
30/01/24 17:56
Gina Torres, Rick Hoffman, and Sarah Rafferty will star in a new ad for E.l.f. Cosmetics that will air on CBS during the Super Bowl on February 11, and the makeup company shared a sneak peak.
Drag artist Crystal hails a 'victory on all counts' after Laurence Fox loses High Court libel case when he called him a 'paedophile'
30/01/24 09:42
Fox was found to have libelled British-Canadian drag artist Crystal and former Stonewall trustee Simon Blake after calling them 'paedophiles' during an exchange on X.
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Laurence Fox vows to appeal High Court ruling as he LOSES libel battle after calling two men including RuPaul's Drag Race star 'paedophiles' in social media spat
29/01/24 20:33
The actor and right-wing activist was found guilty of libelling former Stonewall trustee Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal over a row on X in October 2020.
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Defiant Laurence Fox says he will appeal after losing '£2million' High Court libel battle against two men he branded paedophiles - as judge also throws out HIS case that he had been wronged by being called racist
29/01/24 15:10
The actor and right-wing activist was sued by former Stonewall trustee Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal over a row on X in October 2020.
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Former actor Laurence Fox to discover his fate today as judge rules on High Court libel battle with two people he referred to as paedophiles on social media
29/01/24 09:12
The actor and right-wing activist was sued by former Stonewall trustee Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal over a row on X in October 2020.
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RuPaul's Drag Race star Michelle Visage transforms into Morticia in a plunging black gown and iconic wig as she takes on leading role in The Addams Family: The Musical Comedy
25/01/24 09:20
The RuPaul 's Drag Race star, 55, is set to star in The Addams Family: The Musical Comedy live in concert at the London Palladium next month.
Chloe Ferry sparks engagement rumours with gold ring on her wedding finger as she treats Katie Price to a pamper session at her salon
24/01/24 12:13
The Geordie Shore star, 28, sparked engagement rumours as she stepped out with a gold ring on her wedding finger in Newcastle on Tuesday night.
Katie Price shrugs off her latest brush with the law as she transforms into her glam alter ego and joins RuPaul's Drag Race queen in racy adult pantomime in Newcastle
23/01/24 16:55
The former glamour model, 45, shrugged off her most recent brush with the law as she continued her pantomime run.
Emmys 2024: Stars like Lisa Rinna and RuPaul are seen getting ready for TV's biggest night with intense beauty sessions
15/01/24 19:29
Many guests took to Instagram to show themselves getting ready for the biggest night in TV. Jodie Foster, Jon Hamm , Ken Jeong and Pedro Pascal will be presenters.
Yas Queen! RuPaul's DragCon kicks off in spectacular style as Drag Race stars don extravagant wigs and skyscraper heels for annual convention in London
13/01/24 10:14
The two-day event, which is taking place at the ExCel convention centre in London, encourages fans to dress up for the 'most inclusive party on earth'.
Claudia Winkleman 'is tipped as a future replacement for Graham Norton after filming secret chat show pilot'
13/01/24 01:51
The Strictly Come Dancing star, 51, is said to have filmed a chat show pilot last year which was made with So Television, the company behind Graham's show.
Charlize Theron stuns in TINY black chainmail dress and matching leather gloves for guest judge appearance on RuPaul's Drag Race premiere: 'It's a dream come Ru!'
06/01/24 03:36
Charlie Theron looked like a billion bucks for her guest judge appearance on the premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Stranger who launched homophobic attack on RuPaul's Drag Race winner The Vivienne in McDonald's avoids jail
05/01/24 16:20
Unemployed scaffolder Alan Whitfield, 51, was handed a 12-week jail term, suspended for 18 months, after punching James Lee Williams, 31, who performs as the drag queen, in the face.
RuPaul's Drag Race winner The Vivienne says he hopes strangers he meets 'love gay people' as he speaks of 'stress, anguish and trauma' after homophobic attack in McDonald's
03/01/24 15:32
James Lee Williams, 31, said when he meets strangers he hopes they 'love gay people' as he spoke in a victim impact statement.

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