The new-season festivities continue on MTV as 14 new drag queens compete for the crown on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” will air Season 17, Episode 2 on Friday, January 10 (1/10/2025) at 8 p.m. ET on MTV. Cord cutters can sign up for Philo (free trial), fuboTV, or DirecTV Stream (free trial) to stream the episode live.

Mama Ru shared a clip from season 2 of the show that depicted her slapping Tyra in an acting challenge, days after the queen shared a widely criticized post about "RuPaul's Drag Race UK" winner The Vivienne's death.

The drag and theater communities are penning tributes to James Lee Williams, better known as The Vivienne, who died at age 32.

RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.' winner the Vivienne has died at 32, her publicist confirmed. Here's how other 'Drag Race' stars are remembering the Season 1 champ.

The British performer, whose legal name was James Lee Williams, also competed on “Dancing on Ice” and had been carving out a career in musical theater.

James Lee Williams, best known as drag queen The Vivienne and the first winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK,' has died at the age of 32.

RuPaul has spoken out after the death of a Drag Race star at 32. The drag performer James Lee Williams, known by their stage name “The Vivienne,” died last week, shocking fans and celebrities alike who worked with the star.

The former partner of The Vivienne has said “my heart is shattered” following the death of the RuPaul’s Drag Race star. James Lee Williams’ ex-husband, David Ludford, paid tribute on Instagram by posting photos from their wedding and throughout their six-year relationship.

Drag Race legend The Vivienne sadly passed away on the weekend which has left fans across the globe devastated - here is all we know about his tragic death so far