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'RuPaul's Drag Race' Alum Lucian Piane Died Hours After Being Released From Jail

Published: 10/14/2026

Lucian Piane, best known for his work on "RuPaul's Drag Race," had a bizarre run-in with police just hours before his death ... TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Lucian was arrested Sunday after allegedly throwing a water bottle at a hotel manager at an Embassy Suites in…

'RuPaul's Drag Race' Alum Lucian Piane Dead at 46

Published: 10/13/2026

Lucian Piane, best known for his work on "RuPaul's Drag Race," is dead ... TMZ has learned. Lucian died Monday, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ... and online records note he died in the street. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Lucian was hit by a car in Glendale early…

Cher and Elton John Fashion Designer Bob Mackie Dead at 87

Published: 09/14/2026

1:20 PM PT -- Bob Mackie's cause of death has been revealed ... his rep tells People he died of pneumonia Monday morning in Palm Springs. Iconic fashion designer Bob Mackie, known for his work with legendary singer Cher and Elton John, is dead. Bob's social media announced his death on Monday with…

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RuPaul & Gabrielle Union Party at The Abbey's Star-Studded 35th Anniversary Celebration

Published: 05/21/2026

Hollywood's elite showed up and showed out to celebrate the 35th anniversary of WeHo's iconic gay bar, The Abbey. Yes, we're talking about the spot that inspired Chappell Roan's hit "Pink Pony Club" ... and Wednesday's star-studded scene definitely lived up to the lyrics. RuPaul was on the DJ deck…

Ex-'Drag Race' Star Lucian Piane Sings, Jokes During Arrest for Felony Vandalism

Published: 09/28/2021

Lucian Piane -- former producer, composer and judge on "RuPaul's Drag Race" -- is in trouble with the law for the second time in a month, but he doesn't seem to have a care in the world about it. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Lucian was busted by police in the San Fernando Valley Monday…

Ex-'Drag Race' Star Lucian Piane Arrested for Public Intoxication

Published: 08/31/2021

Lucian Piane -- a former producer and judge on "RuPaul's Drag Race" -- was arrested this week for making what cops describe as drunken phone calls ... TMZ has learned. Oceanside PD tells us Piane was booked Monday for public intoxication, but they were first alerted because of bogus 911 calls.…

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Widow Von'Du's Alleged Victim's Injury Photos, Cuts & So Many Stitches

Published: 06/05/2021

Widow Von'Du's alleged beatdown of a man claiming to be her romantic partner appears to have been fierce and brutal ... at least based on these photos showing the injuries police say he sustained. TMZ has obtained pictures Von'Du's partner took of the alleged injuries he suffered after the 'Drag…

'Drag Race' Star Widow Von'Du Claims Self-Defense, Racism in Wild Arrest Video

Published: 06/04/2021

The "RuPaul's Drag Race" star arrested for allegedly pummeling a romantic partner is claiming self-defense, and she let cops know it as she was arrested -- while also blasting white "privilege," and taking a vape. TMZ obtained this must-see video of Widow Von'Du in handcuffs, shouting that she's…

'Drag Race' Contestant Widow Von'Du Arrested for Domestic Violence

Published: 06/01/2021

A drag queen from RuPaul's TV show got busted this weekend for allegedly pummeling her boyfriend -- who identifies as a man -- in what sounds like a bloody ordeal. Widow Von'Du -- whose real name is Ray Fry -- was arrested and booked Monday for domestic violence on a warrant out in Jackson County,…

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'RuPaul's Drag Race' Alum Lucian Piane Died Hours After Being Released From Jail

'RuPaul's Drag Race' Alum Lucian Piane Dead at 46

Cher and Elton John Fashion Designer Bob Mackie Dead at 87

RuPaul & Gabrielle Union Party at The Abbey's Star-Studded 35th Anniversary Celebration

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Ex-'Drag Race' Star Lucian Piane Sings, Jokes During Arrest for Felony Vandalism

Ex-'Drag Race' Star Lucian Piane Arrested for Public Intoxication

Widow Von'Du's Alleged Victim's Injury Photos, Cuts & So Many Stitches

'Drag Race' Star Widow Von'Du Claims Self-Defense, Racism in Wild Arrest Video

'Drag Race' Contestant Widow Von'Du Arrested for Domestic Violence