RuPaul

The drag icon once again clocked major mileage in his stilettos this year. The creator and star of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is preparing to launch the 17th season of the reality competition franchise, one that has inspired a seemingly neverending slew of spinoff series, specials and international versions, all of which feature charming and outlandish queens who continue to gag social media charts. Last year,  RuPaul released “Essential Christmas,” a collection of holiday dance tracks. In 2024 he released a memoir set for 2024 titled “The House of Hidden Meanings.” His flagship “Drag Race” franchise remains strong on MTV and growing with local editions.