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(well yeah but I really meant how far her drag's come along since s8)

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Actor Kelly Mantle is making Academy Awards history this year. The gender-fluid performer is eligible for Oscar nominations in both male and female categories, which is a first for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The role in question is Mantle's portrayal of transgender prostitute Ginger in "Confessions of a Womanizer." The film, directed by Miguel Ali, centers on a womanizer named Richie (Andrew Lawrence), who finally finds a real relationship with Megan (Jillian Rose Reed) after jumping from woman to woman. Mantle's character, Ginger, is Richie's best friend.

According to The Wrap, the producers of the film submitted Mantle, who is gender-fluid and uses masculine pronouns, in both male and female categories when the paperwork for Oscar submissions required the actor be classified by gender.

According to the filmmakers, the Academy granted their request, and the former "RuPaul's Drag Race" contestant is eligible for either the Supporting Actor or Supporting Actress category.

"Confessions of a Womanizer" made its premiere in March of 2014 before hitting the film festival circuit and winning several awards. The film's theatrical run began on October 14.

The Academy's decision not only means Mantle could be nominated in either category, but it may open up the option for future gender-nonconforming talent.

While Mantle's eligibility is considered by many to be a step forward, genderqueer activist Jacob Tobia said the entertainment industry needs to take it a step further.

"The fact that the Academy forces performers to be nominated on the basis of gender is an outdated tradition that we need to do away with. While it's great that the Academy is allowing Kelly Mantle to choose which category they'd like to be nominated, ultimately Kelly shouldn't have to make a choice. Oscar categories, as well as all other major awards, like Grammys and Emmys, should not be gender specific."

Legendary queen :clap1: (although judging by the trailer I don't think she needs to get a dress made just yet)

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The season 9 makeover challenge involves dragging up male police officers and first aiders

is literally the only new season 9 information I could find, you're welcome

Go Kelly :love:

Also, I don't know if this has already been mentioned but

Spoiler:

Rumoured S9 queen

I could possibly see the first one happening but not the second although I like both.

Queen of turnarounds

And y'all say Da'Vonne ain't the best BBUS houseguest of all time ever in the history of existence

Well she hadn't heard of the show until AS2

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Originally Posted by Hayden (Post 9125937)

And y'all say Da'Vonne ain't the best BBUS houseguest of all time ever in the history of existence

she needs to watch seasons 1,2 & 3! she doesn't know the history!!!
she doesn't know the shangela and mimi untucked fight!
do your homework da'vonne!!!

WHEN IS THE BLOODY RUVEAL

http://i.imgur.com/DbHyjYw.gif

this should tide you over

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"bus? oh nm" <333333333333333333333333333333333333333

Charley Uchea has been watching Season 7 on her snapchat :clap1:

Poor her :(

(Jk I'm sure I'd rewatch S7 at least 5 times if I had netflix)

Apparently the ruveal ~might~ be coming on Friday? Which is cool because it's not like there's anything important happening on that day

I hope we're all voting for The White Haus of Edwards in 2020

https://68.media.tumblr.com/849bd6e3...shhoo1_540.jpg

I guess you don't have to wear heels to do drag after all

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second teaser. http://streamable.com/q46zc

Thursday is the day.

These teasers look way better than those fan-made teasers from last year.

Also, in other Drag Race news: Apparently, Ru's 11th studio album is being released this week.