Editor's note: This story contains spoilers for the grand finale of King of Drag season 1, now streaming on Revry.
With Murray Hill as the host, a legendary panel of judges, and all 10 competitors from King of Drag season 1 reuniting one last time, Revry delivered an electrifying and emotional grand finale and crowned a winner between top 3 finalists Dick Von Dyke, Henlo Bullfrog, and King Molasses.
Recurring judges Tenderoni and Gottmik — alongside guest judge Cole Escola and an exciting addition of Lisa Rinna into the episode — the seven eliminated kings of the season returned to watch this endgame play out. The audience, consisting of Alexander the Great, Big D, Buck Wylde, Charles Galin King, King Perka Sexxx, Pressure K, and Tuna Melt, made things even more thrilling for fans of the show.
During this final challenge, Henlo Bullfrog delivered an on-brand narrative performance, Dick Von Dyke gave the judges a good laugh with his comedy set, and King Molasses brought out the tricks and the stunts for a performance that had the fans gagging.
All three finalists were surprising in their own way. Nonetheless, a top 2 had to be chosen, and Henlo was announced as this season's third-place competitor.
Henlo Bullfrog on the King of Drag finale.
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"It is never too late to become who you want to be and go beyond your wildest dreams," Henlo said, straight to the camera, before exiting the stage. "I know I have." Cue the tears. How can you not get emotional hearing that?
Henlo continued, "Also, dad, I brought your art and music to the world. Everybody's gotten to hear your voice. Everything I am, it's because of you. And I know I've made you proud, so thank you for everything."
We stan Henlo!
Dick Von Dyke and King Molasses moved forward in the competition, and Murray Hill announced that they'd compete in a lip sync battle to the official theme song of the series.
Dick Von Dyke and King Molasses before lip syncing for the crown at the grand finale of King of Drag season 1.
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The lip sync is absolutely phenomenal. Both kings showcase their styles of drag and performance, and it's honestly just a lot of fun to watch both Dick Von Dyke and King Molasses doing their best while also both feeling confident and worthy of taking home the crown.
When the lip sync ends, the judges and the other competitors are on their feet. (And so are we, but from home!)
It's announced that the time has come for them to crown the first-ever King of Drag, and it feels fitting for Tenderoni to walk into the stage and hand it over to Murray Hill for Mr. Showbiz to declare the season 1 champion.
And the first winner of King of Drag is…
Congratulations to King Molasses!
Murray Hill crowns King Molasses at the grand finale of King of Drag season 1.
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King Molasses has been officially crowned the first-ever King of Drag of this new and promising series that we hope will go on for many, many seasons to come.
Congratulations to the phenomenal King Molasses… And long live the kings!
Welcome to the Creepy Kiki, PRIDE’s weekly dissection of all things that go bump in the (gay) night. This is the first installment in a series celebrating queer horror, so join us each week for more stories that chill, thrill, and unapologetically kill — with flair.
Director John Hughes was one of the defining voices of the 1980s. He was the architect behind some of the most enduring archetypes of the teen comedy genre. But what if you took some of his most influential work, like 16 Candles, Pretty in Pink, and Some Kind of Wonderful and tossed them in a blender with some red dye and corn syrup? What you’d end up with is Fear Street: Prom Queen, the latest entry in Netflix’s oh-so-queer horror franchise that debuted with a trilogy of movies and dominated the summer of 2021.
This new entry, set in 1988 between the events of the first two of those films, introduces us to a new cast of doomed characters just days away from their senior prom. At its (bloody) heart is Lori Granger, who in typical form for the franchise’s fictional town of Shadyside, comes from a family that seems cursed with violence. By her side is her horror-loving, pot-smoking, and very queer-coded best friend, Megan Rogers, played by out actress Suzanna Son.
Suzanna Son as Megan Rogers and India Fowler as Lori Granger in Fear Street: Prom Queen.
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Against all odds, Lori finds herself nominated for prom queen. The only thing standing between her and coronation is the “wolf pack” — her school’s group of vicious, popular girls — oh, and an axe-wielding maniac, picking off the would-be prom royalty.
It’s a perfectly ’80s setup for a slasher movie, and the film takes full advantage of finding delightfully gory ways to slice and dice through its significant body count. But what really makes this a must-see for queer fans is Megan, who is an amalgamation of classic '80s (and '00s) sidekicks Duckie, Watts, and a whisper of Janis Ian; and that Son helps infuse the character with the kind of queer-coding that would also have been period appropriate.
Suzanna Son as Megan Rogers in Fear Street: Prom Queen.
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This film marks the actress's freshman foray into the horror genre, having first broken out in her Gotham Award-nominated role in Sean Baker’s Red Rocket, followed by a scene-stealing performance as Chloe in HBO’s The Idol.
But her road to becoming a scream queen might just have been predestined. “My birthday is the day before Halloween,” she jokes to PRIDE. “The nurses at the hospital were actually dressed up like witches, and I think that's so funny. It's something that's followed me.”
It may have awakened something in her as well. Son credits starring in Fear Street for turning her into a fan of the genre — but that first came with conquering a fear of her own. “I was pretty nervous to do Fear Street,” she admits. “I had never screamed in public. I had never run on screen before. I was very self-conscious. So, in a way, it was like boot camp and it also made my love for horror so much stronger.”
The Killer, India Fowler as Lori Granger and Suzanna Son as Megan Rogers in Fear Street: Prom Queen.
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The secret to a good scream? Son, who’s also a lifelong piano player with her first album debuting soon, says it's the same as singing. “You don't know what sound is going to come out, and if you don't commit, and if you're not a little bit relaxed, it's gonna sound like crap,” she explains. “You really just have to just throw yourself away.”
She has plenty of opportunities to show off those pipes in Fear Street, as she’s stalked through the halls of Shadyside High by a masked killer. Her newly found love of horror is also something she’s been sharing with her wife, talent manager Ana Bedayo. “She was really scared,” says Son.
Son, on the other hand, has dived into the deep end of the genre and isn't looking back. “I'm good to go. I will watch Sinners on shrooms in IMAX, and my wife is freaking out and I have to console her while I'm on shrooms, which is crazy,” she says. “So if that gives you any bit of the dynamic, she's such a chicken, but I love her so much because she will watch all of the horror [movies] with me, and I'll just maybe I'll watch it first, and then I'll have to tell her there's a jump scare coming.”
Her new passion for the genre has lead to her discovering film like Nicolas Pesce’s The Eyes of My Mother, a psychological horror entry about a young woman’s emotional detachment growing into violent behavior, which Son says she connected with in a surprisingly profound way, “It's so sad, and there's something about it that reminds me of my childhood, which is so fucked up, just like the way... I don't even want to get into it, but, yeah, there's just something nostalgic about it,” she shares. “It's also a beautiful film. All the trauma aside, it's stunning... that changed my life, actually. It was like, horror can be beautiful.”
Like many queer folks, Son has found a refuge in the horror genre, and the catharsis it offers in a world where reality can feel quite scary. “Feeling those feelings in a safe place, on my couch with my wife, there's something nice about [it], that life isn't so scary anymore,” she explains. “I can go to that place and be scared when I want to and when I'm in control of it.”
Not only has the horror genre offered a safe space to process feelings of fear, but it’s also been a place where queer audiences have seen themselves reflected, either subtextually in films like A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge or textually as in Miriam Blaylock in The Hunger — or, more recently, in a multigenerational lesbian love story central to the Fear Street trilogy.
India Fowler as Lori Granger, David Iacono as Tyler Torres and Suzanna Son as Megan Rogers in Fear Street: Prom Queen.
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Like most of the queer viewers who tuned into that three part saga of sapphic love and human sacrifice, Son was a fan. “No notes! Honestly, I just love a love story that isn't all about sadness,” she says of Prom Queen’s predecessors.
While the new film falls more into the subtextual column, queer fans will likely pick up on the loads of queer coding in the film — as unintentional as it may be. Son shares that director Matt Palmer (Calibre) intended the dynamic between Megan and Lori to be “platonic love”; we'll leave it up to the audience to decide what they see. If they end up viewing the dynamic through rainbow colored glasses, well, they’re in good company. “It was how I interpreted the page, really,” admits Son. “I saw all these words on the page and, yeah, they just felt so real. I don't know how to put it. I just felt the friendship and the kinship, and I have lost some best friends before, and it was reminding me of that feeling.”
Suzanna Son attends "Fear Street: Prom Queen Shadyside High Senior Prom '88" immersive experience hosted by Netflix at The Fonda Theatre on May 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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While Fear Street: Prom Queen might be Son’s first foray into horror, it won’t be her last. Next up, she’s starring in the upcoming season of Monsters, which will focus on famed serial killer Ed Gein, whose crimes inspired some of the most iconic queer villains in horror history, including Silence of the Lambs’ Buffalo Bill and Psycho’s Norman Bates himself. While Son can’t say much about her Monsters role, including the name of her character, it's one she admits she “mourned” when she had to say goodbye to them.
Son seems destined to be a figure in queer horror history, and we can’t wait to see what she conjures up — while safely peeking out between our fingers, of course.
To see PRIDE's interviews with the Fear Street: Prom Queen cast, check out the video at the top of the page.
'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' season one cast — where are they now?Photo by Simone Thompson/Netflix
When Netflix premiered The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On in 2022, viewers watched straight couples face a tricky question: “Will you marry me, or walk away?”
In 2023, the streamer spun off a bold new experiment in The Ultimatum: Queer Love, which featured five LGBTQ+ duos who swapped partners for “trial marriages,” then reunited to decide if they’d commit forever or call it quits.
Over ten drama‑packed episodes, one partner issued an ultimatum—marry or move on—and the candidates moved in with someone else, blurring lines of romance, identity, and self‑growth.
Now that Netflix has announced season 2, let’s catch up with the original cast—where they started on camera, what happened behind the scenes, and where their love stands today.
Yoly, haunted by her feelings for Xander, still accepted Mal’s wedding proposal. However, continued rumblings about trust and honesty unraveled their bond.
Their finale “I do” rang hollow, and both acknowledged they’d rather be friends than spouses. Eventually, even that fizzled.
Yoly dove into a “dating me” era—solo cooking videos, dog‑mom adventures, and, in November 2023, soft-launched her new partner, Domenick Flores, whom she still dates as of May 2025.
Tiff, an LGBTQ+ coach hopeful, asked Mildred, a devoted mother and Zumba instructor, for marriage, despite repeated blowups over communication and Tiff’s role in Mildred’s son’s life.
Their trial pairing with other partners only magnified tensions, and a revealing reunion unveiled an alleged domestic dispute, culminating in Tiff’s dramatic exit. No vows, no healing—just headlines.
Tiff harnessed the drama into creative ventures, including co-hosting the Fweebs Podcast, launching Cameo shout-outs, and speaking at Pride events coast to coast. They’re single, thrifting vintage looks, leveling up in web design studies, and advocating for domestic violence awareness. Their Instagram is a mix of motivational reels and cameo appearances.
Mildred retreated from the spotlight after social‑media backlash, resurfacing only for Zumba livestreams and occasional “healing through dance” posts.
Although Mildred hasn’t returned to mainstream platforms, she’s reportedly attending local fitness classes and focusing on her son—proof that stepping away can be part of one’s own ultimatum to survive and thrive. She told Netflix Tudum that she’s not ready for anything serious and enjoys being single.
Vanessa, a fierce influencer, and Xander, a Hawaii‑based PT and coach, were the only couple to say no on their Ultimatum Day. Vanessa’s fear of losing herself clashed with Xander’s desire for partnership.
Even though they had a sweet moment together during the reunion that seemed as though they’d continue in friendship, the two have slowly become more estranged.
Vanessa, who was dubbed the villain on the season,decamped to L.A., embracing a “solo era” of European backpacking, luxury brand collabs, and living her best life.
Xander, meanwhile, stayed in Hawaii. She launched her physical-therapy practice, studied to be a yoga instructor, and even weighed out a move to San Diego before deciding to stay put.
Lexi, the confident content creator, laid down the law with Rae, a soft‑spoken software engineer, demanding a yes‑or‑no answer about marriage.
In their trial marriage, Rae’s chemistry with Vanessa sparked jealousy, but ultimately, Rae proposed to Lexi in a candlelit finale. Lexi tearfully accepted, vowing to build a future together. Yet fans cringed as Lexi’s micromanaging clashed with Rae’s need for emotional space, setting the stage for a rocky reunion.
By reunion day, the engagement ring had already been shelved.
Lexi shifted gears post‑show into full‑time influencing, partnering with wellness brands, sharing weight‑lifting clips, and launching a relationship with photographer Kristin Zancanelli (a.k.a. “Zanc”), whom she engaged in March 2024.
Lexi’s content now celebrates queer love with floral ring selfies and workout duets.
Why is her drink order always better than mine 😩 #fyp #funny #happyhour #drinks #couple
The former fiancée boasts a thriving career as a software engineer, globe‑trotting TikToks, and weekly therapy sessions to unlearn people‑pleasing patterns. She’s now in a relationship with talent manager Caitlin Kearney.
Sam, an optimistic social worker, confronted Aussie, a nonbinary artist wrestling with past trauma, demanding a ring or a breakup.
Their trial marriages tested Aussie’s boundaries, as well as Aussie’s journey through gender identity exploration, and anchored their bond. In a surprise finale, Aussie accepted Sam’s proposal, promising to heal and grow together.
Where are they now?
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They remain the only couple from Season 1 to still be engaged, prioritizing their personal journeys over wedding plans.
On Instagram, Sam shares Aussie’s leather‑punk lookbooks and wellness check‑ins, while Aussie chronicles nights out in Loewe boots and gender‑euphoric fashion experiments. Aussie credits Sam for allowing them to explore their identity, and in return, has coached Sam through family‑origin work and somatic therapy.
Although they haven’t set a date, they’ve locked down one detail: only Tiff and Vanessa get wedding invites.
Only one ring left—and a fresh ultimatum
Sam and Aussie’s continued engagement proved that sometimes a bold ultimatum can blossom into a true partnership. The rest have scattered into new relationships, careers, and creative projects—each writing their own happily‑ever‑after, whether single, partnered, or soulfully solo.
With season 2 on the horizon, six new queer couples will test love’s boundaries all over again. Will Netflix’s next batch finally produce a second success story? Or will more hearts be broken on the path to marriage?
One thing’s certain: we’ll be here, popcorn at the ready, to track every ring, breakup, and soft‑launch in the queer love multiverse.
While attending the grand opening for The Tryst Puerto Vallarta, All Stars 5 champion Shea Couleé congratulated Nurve on her sickening run and for securing the season 17 crown.
"I'm so proud of Onya Nurve! That charisma was off the charts. It was wonderful to watch! It is such an incredible sisterhood. I love these girls and I love welcoming new sisters into the winner's circle. Onya Nurve, welcome sis! You did the damn thing," Couleé tells PRIDE.
One classic Drag Race phrase is that the real race begins once the show has wrapped and Couleé is the perfect personification of that sentiment.
The talented queen has walked in sickening fashion shows, toured around the world, and even landed a role in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe TV show Ironheart.
"Honestly, I just always want to focus on gratitude. I'm so thankful for every opportunity [where] I can step into spaces that I've never been in before and represent the community. It really does mean a lot to me!"
The world is certainly Couleé's oyster as she continues to expand her career with her warmth, kindness, and determination to bring LGBTQ+ visibility to spaces that desperately need it.
"My parents always told me that the best thing that I could ever do would be to have a positive impact on the world. Literally today, I was just like, 'It's so fun being gay!' I feel like I live one of the most fulfilling lives and it's incredible."
When it comes to a long line of fabulous guest stars, Sesame Street has really led the charge. Over the course of the 50+ years it's been on air, the show has repeatedly pulled some of the most exciting names to come swing by and entertain and educate kids with the help of the residents of Sesame Street.
Even though the show took its time bringing actual queer representation to the block, it's never shied away from having LGBTQ+ celebrity guests. Everyone from Ellen DeGeneres to Elton John to every famous queer Billy/Billie you can imagine has made a stop on Sesame Street. So to celebrate its recent salvation via Netflix, here are just a few of our faves over the years.
1. Billie Eilish
Pop stars performing on Sesame Street is a time-honored tradition, and Billie Eilish clearly didn't mind revisiting her lyrics to make way for The Count.
2. Ian McKellen
If only Patrick Stewart had joined them!
3. Tracy Chapman
Those are some lucky muppets to get a personal Tracy Chapman concert like that.
4. Kate McKinnon
Kate McKinnon's energy is practically made for Sesame Street.
5. Kal Penn
Kal Penn has made several appearances on Sesame Street— you know, in between his busy acting schedule and that time he went to go work at the White House for awhile, nbd.
6. Rosie O'Donnell
A native New Yorker, Rosie O'Donnell just fits right in on Sesame Street.
7. Billy Porter
The mere idea of Billy Porter appearing on Sesame Street caused quite a stir, but Sesame Street is for everyone.
8. Reneé Rapp
Reneé Rapp appeared on Sesame Street for the first time in 2025, but we hope she'll be back!
9. Keke Palmer
Only Keke Palmer could make "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" sound so fun.
10. Harvey Fierstein
Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein visited Sesame Street on several occasions, but his song about noses parodying "Everything's Coming Up Roses" is one to remember.
11. Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho kept the laughs coming when she worked through some emotions with Big Bird.
12. Billy Eichner
Forget Billy on the Street — Billy on the Sesame Street is totally where it's at.
13. Janelle Monáe
Sesame Street has never been quite as stylish as when Janelle Monáe stopped by.
14. Alan Cumming
Alan Cumming on Sesame Street somehow just makes perfect sense.
15. Jodie Foster
Is there anything more weirdly adorable than Jodie Foster trying to befriend Oscar the Grouch?
16. Dan Levy
It's too bad we couldn't have had his Schitt's Creek alter ego show up and try to adjust to life on Sesame Street, but everyone was just as thrilled to see Dan Levy leading a dinosaur hunting expedition on the show as himself.
'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' season one cast — where are they now?Photo by Simone Thompson/Netflix
