Better ring them bells because an icon is being honored! EGOT iconLiza Minnelliis set to appear during the finale ofRuPaul’s Drag RaceSeason 17, where she will behonored with the Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award. Previous recipients of this honor have included famed fashion designerBob Mackieand beloved entertainerCassandra Peterson, also known asElvira, Mistress of the Dark. The finale will air on Friday, April 18th at 8:00pm on MTV.
Liza Minnelli’s illustrious career has spanned decades on stage and screen. Known for her signature voice and exceptional command of an audience, she has been revered for her talent in projects, including her award-winning turn as Sally Bowles in the film adaptation ofCabaret. Her persona and legacy havehelped cement Liza as a bona fide gay icon.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17 Has Been On Fire
Season 17 ofRuPaul’s Drag Racehas been one of the best yet, as the ratings have been on fire. According to Nielsen data shared with us, the current season ofRuPaul’s Drag Raceis the #1 show on cable with P18-34 and P18-49 this year.RuPaul’s Drag Race Untuckedis #3 on cable with P18-34. That means bothDrag RaceandUntucked’s current seasons are on track to have their best shares in series history on both demos.
The cast competition for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar" this season includedAcacia Forgot,Arrietty,Crystal Envy,Hormona Lisa,Jewels Sparkles,Joella,Kori King,Lana Ja’Rae,Lexi Love,Lucky Starzzz,Lydia B Kollins,Onya Nurve,Sam Star, andSuzie Toot. Hosted byRuPaul, the Emmy-winningRuPaul’s Drag Racehas grown into a global phenomenon. With franchises all across the globe, the series has been a place for everybody to say love as they celebrate the art of drag.RuPaul’s Drag RaceSeason 17 featured a star-studded lineup of judgesalongside mainstaysMichelle Visage,Carson Kressley,Ross Mathews, andTs Madison.The additional lineup of guest judges includesDoechii, Sandra Bernhard, Julia Schlaepfer, Paul W. Downs,Hunter Schafer,Quinta Brunson,Katy Perry, Jamal Sims,Law Roach,Adam Lambert, Betsey Johnson,Whitney Cummings, Sam Smith,Jerrod Carmichael,June Diane Raphael,andTracee Ellis Ross.RuPaul’s Drag Raceairs Fridays at 8:00pm on MTV. Previous seasons are available to stream via Paramount+.
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Source: Nielsen; L3 data; ranks based on L3 000s; 1Q24 thru 3/23/25
