#FIRSTLOOK: “QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE” SEASON TWO TRAILER

Paramount+ recently revealed the new premiere date for the second season of QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE. Hosted by five-time BAFTA TV Award winner Graham Norton, the new season will premiere exclusively on the service Friday, June 2, 2023 in the U.S. and Canada. The series will additionally premiere on Saturday, June 3 in the U.K., Latin America, Italy, France and Germany.

QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE follows the world’s most talented drag queens as they battle it out for global domination, and countries go head-to-head spotlighting their top talent.

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Each episode will feature the world’s fiercest queens as they debut a new musical performance in front of a live audience and the Pop Diva Panel of judges in the hopes of being crowned the “Queen of the Universe.” This season, global superstar Mel B joins the returning judges including platinum-selling recording artist, three-time Emmy-winning producer and judge of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Michelle Visage; multi-Emmy and GRAMMY® nominee Vanessa Williams; and American drag superstar Trixie Mattel.

The QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE season two cast includes Aura Eternal (Palermo, Italy), Chloe V (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), Jazell Royale (Orlando, Fla., U.S.), Love Masisi (Amsterdam, Netherlands), Maxie (Manila, Philippines), Militia Scunt (San Francisco, Calif., U.S.), Miss Sistrata (Tel Aviv, Israel), Taiga Brava (Cancun, Mexico), Trevor Ashley (Sydney, Australia) and Viola (Coventry, England, U.K.).

Global drag icon and multi-Emmy Award winner RuPaul serves as an executive producer on the series, alongside MTV Entertainment Studios and World of Wonder, the producers of the Emmy Award-winning franchise “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

#FIRSTLOOK: CAST ANNOUNCED FOR “QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE” SEASON TWO

Paramount+ today announced the premiere date and legendary cast lineup for the highly anticipated second season of QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE. Hosted by five-time BAFTA TV Award winner Graham Norton, the new season will premiere exclusively on the service Friday, March 31 in Canada and the U.S, and on April 1 in the U.K., Latin America, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Australia. 

QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE follows the world’s most talented drag queens as they battle it out for global domination, and countries go head-to-head spotlighting their top talent. 

Each episode will feature the world’s fiercest queens as they debut a new musical performance in front of a live audience and the “Pop Diva Panel” of judges in the hopes of being crowned the “Queen of the Universe.” This season, global superstar Mel B joins the returning judges including platinum-selling recording artist, three-time Emmy-winning producer and judge of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Michelle Visage; multi-Emmy and GRAMMY® nominee Vanessa Williams; and American drag superstar Trixie Mattel. 

Meet the QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE season two cast:

• AURA ETERNAL (Palermo, Italy) Instagram: @aura_eternal

Having previously appeared on the second season of Drag Race Italia where she made it to the top three, Aura Eternal has already demonstrated sickening skills in her homeland. But now Aura’s ready to show the rest of the world she’s got vocal chops that equal her stunning looks and is ready to become the next singing drag queen global sensation!

• CHLOE V (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) Instagram: @dragchloe

With Brazil having won last season’s Queen of the Universe, Chloe V knows she’s got big stilettos to fill. But with a powerhouse voice and gag-worthy looks that could turn a drag queen green with envy, she’s confident nobody in the competition can knock her down and steal that crown!

• JAZELL ROYALE (Orlando, Florida, U.S.) Instagram: @jazellbarbieroyale

Jazell Royale is more than just a gorgeous face and an award-winning pageant queen, and the time is now for her star to shine. She may be known in the USA for her many titles and viral videos, but she hopes that the Queen of the Universe stage will allow her to be remembered for her biggest asset – her voice!

• LOVE MASISI (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Instagram: @lovemasisi

Having lived in several different countries throughout their adventurous life, Love Masisi is now proud to call the Netherlands home. After a previous appearance on Drag Race Holland Season 2, they’re ready to showcase their passion for music and spread a message of hope and love all over the world.

• MAXIE (Manila, Philippines) Instagram: @maxieandreison

Maxie may already be known in the Philippines as a top-tier performer and LGBTQ advocate, but now she’s ready to be known as a universal singing sensation! Although she’s appeared on TV several times beginning when she was just a kid, she’s never left her home country. Now she’s ready to step onto the Queen of the Universe stage for a shot at her dream.

• MILITIA SCUNT (San Francisco, California, U.S.) Instagram: @militiasf

Known in California for her edgy drag looks and her soulful singing voice, Militia Scunt is ready to conquer the universe and become the next singing drag queen superstar. A triple threat with singing, dancing, and style skills, she’s confident she’s got the goods to smack down the competition and bring the crown to the USA – period!

• MISS SISTRATA (Tel Aviv, Israel) Instagram: @misssistrata

Miss Sistrata, reporting for beauty! This former soldier is ready to walk onto the Queen of the Universe stage like the true diva that she is. And with vocal abilities and looks that leave audiences gagged and begging for more, she’s ready to make her mark on the competition.

• TAIGA BRAVA (Cancun, Mexico) Instagram: @taigabrava

Taiga Brava arrives to the main stage from the sunny shores of Cancun, ready to make both homeland and family proud of her vocal skills and jaw-dropping drag looks. With her effervescent personality and unshakeable confidence, she’s confident she’s got what it takes to bring the crown home to Mexico.

• TREVOR ASHLEY (Sydney, Australia) Instagram: @trevor_ashley

Trevor Ashley is a seasoned theater queen who’s been part of the Australian drag community for over 20 years. Despite her many career successes (including winning the Aussie equivalent of the Tony Award) this is her first televised singing competition – and the diva from Down Under is ready to deliver!

• VIOLA (Coventry, England, U.K.) Instagram: @playedbyviola

At only nineteen years old, Viola may be the youngest contender in the competition but don’t be deceived – she’s a talented musician who’s been working towards this opportunity her entire life. Having joined the drag community only a few years ago, this rising star is ready to show the universe just how bright she can shine.

Global drag icon and multi-Emmy® Award winner RuPaul serves as an executive producer on the series, alongside MTV Entertainment Studios and World of Wonder, the producers of the Emmy Award-winning franchise “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” 

#FIRSTLOOK: “QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE”

You know how much I enjoy RuPaul’s Drag Race, but how about a competition which combines Drag with real-live vocals and some of the familiar faces we’ve come to love of Drag Race? QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE arrives soon on Paramount+ and it truly is a dazzling international competition!

Judges include Trixie Mattel, Michelle Visage, Leona Lewis and Vanessa Williams, with Graham Norton judging.

We’ve seen the first episode meeting for the first time seven contestants and what looks like it will be a successful branch of RuPaul’s Dag Race and we can’t wait to for you to discover these big personalities and voices.

You won’t believe your eyes when Australia’s Gingzilla takes the stage with their beard and big baritone voice. Or French Queen Leona Winter‘s dazzling presence. Fun fact, she actually named herself after Lewis coincidentally. At the end of it all, we realize there is a shocker and things aren’t going to be as easy as we think for these seven queens! Spoiler: there are seven more Queens!

See the complete list:

Ada Vox	San Antonio, Texas
Aria B Cassadine	Atlanta, Georgia
Betty Bitschlap	Copenhagen, Denmark
Chy’enne Valentino	Chicago, Illinois
Gingzilla	Sydney, Australia
Grag Queen	Canela, Brazil
Jujubee	Boston, Massachusetts
La Voix	London, England
Leona Winter	Paris, France
Matante Alex	Montreal, Canada
Novaczar	New York City, New York
Rani Ko-He-Nur	Mumbai, India
Regina Voce	Mexico City, Mexico
Woowu	Guangzhou, China

We love the positive, encouraging vibes the judges bring to this Series and while we haven’t yet seen the claws come out yet, we’re sure there’s gonna be a bit of drama to come at some point. And knowing Ru, there for sure are going to be some twists and turns! And Jujubee, one of our favourite Drag Queens, surfaces too! We just can’t wait!

QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE arrives on Paramount+ December 2, 2021.

#FIRSTLOOK: “QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE”

Well if this doesn’t make you want to sign-up for Paramount+, I don’t know what well! QUEENS OF THE UNIVERSE, a singing competition is set to debut in December on the streaming service.

The global singing competition is hosted by Five-time BAFTA TV Award-winner Graham Norton. The panel lineup includes Multi-Emmy and GRAMMY® nominee Vanessa Williams; platinum-selling recording artist, three-time Emmy®-winning producer and judge of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Michelle Visage; American drag superstar Trixie Mattel and three-time GRAMMY-nominated global songstress Leona Lewis.

Synopsis:

Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and World of Wonder, the producers of the Emmy® Award-winning franchise “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” this new series inspired by international singing competitions will follow the world’s most talented drag queens as they battle it out for global domination, and countries go head to head spotlighting their top talent. Each episode will feature the world’s fiercest queens as they debut a new musical performance in front of a live audience and the “Pop Diva Panel” of judges in the hopes of being crowned the “Queen of the Universe.”

Meet the Contestants:

ADA VOX (San Antonio, Texas, U.S.) Instagram: @adavox, Twitter: @adavoxA former top 10 “American Idol” contestant, Ada Vox is living proof that everything’s bigger in Texas – including her voice! As a performer of seven years (and counting), Ada is ready to showcase her vocal skills on a global platform and get the redemption she’s seeking. 

ARIA B CASSADINE (Atlanta, Ga., U.S.) Instagram: @ariabcassadine, Twitter: @ariabcassadineAria B Cassadine, the 2018 winner of Miss Gay Black America, is ready to add the “Queen of the Universe” title to her already extensive collection of crowns. After starting her drag journey on a dare from a friend, Aria goes to the global stage ready to score yet another win for her already impressive drag resume. 

BETTY BITSCHLAP (Copenhagen, Denmark) Instagram: @betty_bitschlapA full-time performer both in and out of drag, Betty Bitschlap will rock your socks off! When it comes to style, Betty has range; in the blink of an eye, she can effortlessly transform from punk-rock-star fantasy to a glamorous sequined gown complete with a not-a-hair-out-of-place updo. 

CHY’ENNE VALENTINO (Chicago, Ill., U.S.) Instagram: @chyennev, Twitter: @ChyValentinoChy’enne Valentino has been singing since the age of 5 and broke out onstage at 18 years old, competing to win Miss Continental Plus in 2018. A former “American Idol” contestant who now runs her own bakery called Pound Your Cakes, she’s ready to pound her vocal chords and prove she’s worthy of the crown. 

GINGZILLA (Sydney, Australia) Instagram: @Gingzilla, Twitter: @GingzillaAfter attending performing arts school in Australia and clown school in Paris, seven-foot-tall Aussie native Gingzilla doesn’t need much to stand out in a crowd! No stranger to competition, Gingzilla has performed on “America’s Got Talent” and “The X Factor” in the U.K. – but now this down-under diva is ready to conquer the universe. 

GRAG QUEEN (Canela, Brazil) Instagram: @gragqueen, Twitter: @gragqueenBrazilian bombshell Grag Queen grew up singing in church at an early age. She now finds herself belting to the masses on social media with two million TikTok fans, all of whom love her outrageous performances and over-the-top personality. 

JUJUBEE (Boston, Mass.) Instagram: @jujubeeonline, Twitter: @jujubostonA double RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE All Star whose personality has captured the hearts of millions, Jujubee is a multi-threat: lip-sync assassin, comedian, recording artist, makeup artist – she does it all! Best known to the world for her glamorous and stylistic drag, she’s ready to show the world she’s not just a pretty face – she also has some pretty amazing vocals to match! 

LA VOIX (London, England) Instagram: @lavoixtheshow, Twitter: @lavoixtheshowHometown queen La Voix has already experienced royalty firsthand, having previously appeared before the British royal family. A former participant on “Britain’s Got Talent” who now sells out theaters across the country, her name is French and means simply “The Voice!” 

LEONA WINTER (Paris, France) Instagram: @iamleonawinter, Twitter: @OfficielLeonaLeona Winter is a countertenor baritone with a three-octave voice that’s often called “tres jolie” by her fans and admirers all around the world. Her vocal talents were showcased on France’s “The Voice,” where she became a semi-finalist, and later when she became the winner of “The Switch” (Chile’s version of DRAG RACE). 

MATANTE ALEX (Montreal, Canada) Instagram: @matante.alex, Twitter: @matantealexMatante Alex started singing at 13 years old in her parents’ basement and soon thereafter discovered her true passion – yodeling! Matante’s name translates to “my aunt” in French, but this inventive queen with a country heart of gold is anything but traditional. 

NOVACZAR (New York City, N.Y., U.S.) Instagram: @novaczarHailing from New York City, Novaczar might be the youngest queen in the competition but isn’t deterred nonetheless. This self-proclaimed Empress of the Galaxy’s secret weapon, their voice, has been trained in opera, rock and musical theater and is ready to rule the furthest reaches of the galaxy. 

RANI KO-HE-NUR (Mumbai, India) Instagram: @sushantdivgikrWith the crown of 2014’s Mr. Gay India among her credits, Rani Ko-he-nur has over a million Instagram followers and has appeared in countless magazines such as VogueIndia, Cosmopolitan, and Elle. Having also appeared in the Forbes 30 under 30 list, the trans/gender fluid performer is ready to break out on the global stage and share her gift of song with the world.

REGINA VOCE (Mexico City, Mexico) Instagram, Twitter: @reginavocedragWith over 30 years of stage experience and as a former performer in Cirque Du Soleil, Regina now works as a vocal coach. Regina Voce literally translates from Italian to “Queen of the Voice” – will the stars align for her to become “Queen of the Universe”? 

WOOWU (Guangzhou, China) Instagram: @woowu_eliSelf-taught singer WooWu left her traditional Cantonese household in Guangzhou for the bright lights of Shanghai. A fan of Christina Aguilera, Cher and Patti Labelle who describes her drag persona as “pink, feminine and perfect,” WooWu comes to the competition hoping to not just shine a light on the growing drag scene in China but also to break barriers.

QUEENS OF THE UNIVERSE arrives on Paramount+ December 2, 2021.

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