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Last Friday, the season 9 premiere of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” found its highest ratings ever, with nearly 1 million viewers. With its move to a new time slot (from Monday to Friday) and new channel (from Logo to VH1), and an epic appearance by Lady Gaga, a new era of “Drag Race” is upon us.

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The little reality show that could has struck a chord with a whole new audience, which is why it’s critical for newcomers to approach the franchise with the respect it deserves. “Drag Race” began as the gay dive bar that no one knew about, and it’s about to be discovered by all the straights who come for the great playlists and sassy bartenders. While it’s never been the kind of show where you’d see blowjobs in the bathroom...

For its ninth season, which premiered on Friday, March 24, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” moved from Logo to VH1. The premiere episode drew nearly one million viewers, making it the show’s most-watched ever, as reported by Deadline. To celebrate the move to VH1, the network has created “Fierce Friday,” a live viewing party, which airs right before the weekly broadcast, and it’s hosted by Wendy Williams and comedian Ross Mathews.

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However, the news of Williams hosting the live viewing show has been met with criticism from some former “Drag Race” contestants and other members of the drag community. On Monday, New York–based drag performer Stephanie Stone took to social media to remind people of an incident that occurred during a taping of “The Wendy Williams Show” back in 2009.

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Gel-ous of celeb-status manis? Buff addicts like Demi Lovato and Shay Mitchell know the importance of perfectly polished digits, but oftentimes those standing appointments—particularly those of the gel and acrylic variety—can wreak havoc on sensitive nails. Sure, nail art-adorned talon claws are fierce, but if your nails are more paper thin and tattered than thick and smooth, it's high time to reconsider your nail-care routine. To get the scoop on proper nail care and to help you whip your abused nails back into fighting shape, we consulted Olive & June owner Sarah Gibson Tuttle and celebrity manicurist Stephanie Stone. Recognize when to take a break. Healthy nails are...