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Check out the official cast portraits, plus exclusive quotes from EW's upcoming oneonone chats with the cast, including queens related to Plane Jane, Morphine Love Dion, Bosco, and Irene the Alien. RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 cast revealed: From The Voice contestant to The View cohost fave, they're 'out for blood' (exclusive) Check out the official cast portraits, plus exclusive quotes from EW's upcoming oneonone chats with the cast, including queens related to Plane Jane, Morphine Love Dion, Bosco, and Irene the Alien.

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RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 cast revealed: From The Voice contestant to The View cohost fave, they're 'out for blood' (exclusive)

Check out the official cast portraits, plus exclusive quotes from EW's upcoming one-on-one chats with the cast, including queens related to Plane Jane, Morphine Love Dion, Bosco, and Irene the Alien.

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'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast of queens announced. Credit:

- *RuPaul's Drag Race* season 18 announced a new cast of 14 queens entering the Werk Room.

- Queens include a contestant from *The Voice*, a past guest on *The View*, a *So You Think You Can Dance* competitor, and more.

- EW exclusively spoke with the queens for a preview of the season ahead.

Given the diversity of talent (and temperament) among the ladies this year, there's no *one* word or phrase that best describes the *RuPaul's Drag Race *season 18 cast. But, new queen Briar Blush — who hails from the drag mecca of Boston which previously birthed Jujubee, Katya, Plane Jane, and Kori King — is going to try: Essentially, as she tells EW with a devilish laugh, it's "13 other girls I don't give a f--- about."

And if *that's* an indication of the drama that lies ahead, we'll certainly take it.

While they defy something as *expected* as classification, together the 14 queens make up the* Drag Race* season 18 cast, the first all-new batch of contestants to hit the Main Stage in nearly a year when new 90-minute episodes debut Friday, Jan. 2. And they're "out for blood" this time, as Indianapolis-based activist and special effects artist (she's worked with Marvel!) Ciara Myst explains to* *in an exclusive round of video interviews dropping Friday** **on EW.com and EW's YouTube channel.**

It's fitting, as others on the cast tell EW, because season 18 harkens back to the DNA that RuPaul and World of Wonder built *Drag Race* on back in 2009.

RuPaul for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

"I love this season, I think it's kind of back to basics. It feels like a traditional season. You'll see what happens," explains Myki Meeks. The Orlando-based entertainer's words hold weight, as she's closely related to classic *Drag Race *excellence through her drag aunt, Roxxxy Andrews. "It's a season full of queens who've been doing this. We all wanted this, we've been working, and we all hold our own. We're not all figuring ourselves out on the show. Which is fun to watch, but it feels like, oh, this is for real. This is a pageant," she says.

Queens this year came to the show with stacked resumes longer than Luxx Noir London's 40-inch hair. Mia Starr not only danced on Rihanna's *Loud* tour, for Britney Spears in Las Vegas, Jennifer Lopez at the Super Bowl, and in Camila Cabello's "Havana" music video, she also competed on* The Voice *and* America's Best Dance Crew. *

Juicy Love Dion,** **drag granddaughter** **of fellow season 18 competitor Athena Dion (both are also related to RuGirls Morphine Love Dion and Plane Jane), grooved on national TV among the *So You Think You Can Dance *cast, while Athena regularly parties with *The View* cohosts Ana Navarro and Sunny Hostin at Miami's R House — which even led to a guest appearance on the talk show in 2024.**

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Outside of other talents (Kenya Pleaser is an impersonator who aims to be "like the Derrick Barry of Lizzo-isms") and drag family relations (Seattle's Jane Don't calls *All Stars 10* queens Bosco and Irene the Alien her "hot, mean older sisters"), there's one great unifier among this eclectic group of gals.

"There are so many people who need this vaccine," Philadelphia queen and registered nurse Mandy Mango says when EW asks who, among the season 18 cast, she could (legally) administer the Drag Delusion Vaccine to. "Luckily, it is free, and I *do* know how to give it."

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Well, in the words of Mama Ru, we can't wait to see how this turns out.

*RuPaul's Drag Race *season 18 premieres Friday, Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. on MTV, with the queens participating in a "Reclaim! Renew! Rejoice!" fashion challenge using leftover treasures from RuGirls of seasons' past. Read on for the full new cast of queens, and check back Friday on EW.com and EW's YouTube channel for our exclusive individual video interviews with the new queens.

'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast of queens:

Athena Dion 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Miami, Fla.****Official bio:** "Named after the Greek goddess, Athena Dion brings legendary energy wherever she goes. A talented hostess and prolific drag mother, she has built a dynasty spanning Miami and Mykonos, Greece, counting Morphine Love Dion and Plane Jane among her drag daughters. This season, Athena makes *Drag Race* her-story alongside Juicy Love Dion, marking the first-ever mother/daughter duo to compete together."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "This show does expose you for who you are, whether you like it or not. You see a lot of my personality. There are some spirals, there's some *rawr*, there's some mothering, there's me."

Briar Blush for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Boston, Mass.****Official bio:** "Boston's pin-up princess, Briar Blush is a walking contradiction: retro yet edgy, goth yet glamorous, sweet but with a sting. With her signature jet black hair and killer beat, she commands attention wherever she goes. Named after the thorns on a rose, Briar's sharp wit and prickly personality prove she's not here to be liked — she's here to be remembered."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "We're all just big haters [in Boston]. Huge haters. None of us really want to be happy for each other. It's also, culturally... the food is awful, the weather is terrible, and we're all just deeply, mentally unwell."**

Ciara Myst for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Indianapolis, Ind.****Official bio:** "Indy's shapeshifting superstar, Ciara Myst blends sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and magic into her drag. A prosthetic makeup artist with credits ranging from *Dynasty* to Marvel Studios productions, Ciara Myst crafts her own costumes and promises to bring creature transformations to life on the main stage. A little ooky-spooky, a little ethereal, Ciara Myst is ready to haunt, mesmerize, and transform the competition one look at a time."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "You can expect some gag-worthy moments on the runway, especially from Ciara Myst. I'm not afraid to challenge the concepts that were presented and take it into my own weird wacky world and say what if we take that theme, flip it on its head, put it through a comic book filter, and *myst*-ify it."

Darlene Mitchell

Darlene Mitchell for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Los Angeles, Calif.****Official bio:** "A country, camp queen, Darlene Mitchell blends soap opera glamour with midwestern trailer trash panache. Known for her signature Peg Bundy-style hair, she originally hails from Greentown, Ind., and once performed under the name Trash. After 10 years in drag — but a five-year hiatus from the performance circuit — Darlene comes to the competition to see if RuPaul and the Main Stage can coax her back out of her bedroom once more."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "Me and Michelle [Visage] had a very special relationship. We are sisters at this point. To get the full package and opinion, you'll have to tune in and find out. We had quite a journey."

DD Fuego for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** New York, N.Y.****Official bio:** "Fiery and feisty, DD Fuego is a full-on production, serving runway-ready looks with a wink and a nod. Born in Monterrey, Mexico, she brings the heat without the cha-cha-cha Latina clichés. A former production designer for TV and off-Broadway theater, she created behind the scenes before stepping into the spotlight. High heat and maximum impact, DD Fuego leaves nothing on the stage but smoke."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "The top note [of the season] is talent. The level of talent and professionalism... what that smells like is citrus. The bottom notes are delusion, and that smells like patchouli. The rest? You fill in with filler queens, and it's like a potpourri of flavors."

Discord Addams

Discord Addams for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** St. Petersburg, Fla.****Official bio:** "Who's ready for a little chaos? Discord Addams is a high-fashion punk rock maximalist, serving looks packed with safety pins, studs, and unapologetic attitude. Known for playing guitar in a punk rock band, Discord brings a dark, raw energy to the stage. Her ultimate goal: to trade the mosh pit for the runway and become a bona fide drag rock star."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "I'm the blueprint of punk drag. I've been doing this for 14 years."

Jane Don't for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Seattle, Wash.****Official bio:** "Inspired by old-school funny ladies like Bette Midler and Joan Rivers, Jane is a comedy queen serving up sharp jokes and even sharper shoulder pads. Counting as her drag sisters both Bosco (*Drag Race* season 14 and *All Stars 10*) and Irene the Alien (*Drag Race* season 15 and *All Stars 10*), Jane Don't walks into the competition ready to make her own mark — and make the other queens sweat."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "Bosco always says, the thing to remember when you go on *Drag Race* is, you're probably going to lose."

Juicy Love Dion

Juicy Love Dion for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Miami, Fla.****Official bio:** "Small in size, colossal in talent, Juicy Love Dion turns every performance into a masterclass in dance. Self-described as 'Miami's Afro-Cuban dancing doll,' Juicy brings energy, precision, and flair to every stage she steps on. A proud member of the Dion Dynasty, she's the drag daughter of Morphine Love Dion, and technically the drag granddaughter of fellow competitor Athena Dion, proving that in the Dion Dynasty, the juice flows through every generation."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "To have [drag grandmother Athena Love Dion] there in the competition with you is bittersweet, because as much as I want to demolish everybody and tear down the competition, I have this person I love so much. I can't beat granny, kick her down, and take her walker away!"

Kenya Pleaser

Kenya Pleaser for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Sumter, S.C.****Official bio:** "This southern showstopper is already serving you the answer to the question in her name: Can you please her? Only if you can handle all this auntie energy and attitude! A celebrated Lizzo impersonator, Kenya mixes heart, humor, and high-energy performances that get the crowd on their feet. Kenya is here to show the world that southern charm, curves, and confidence are a winning combination."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "Out of drag, the world can't take a big boy. Bitch, wait until I get in drag! You can't take a big diva."

Mandy Mango for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Philadelphia, Pa.****Official bio:** "A mango a day keeps the doctor away! Mandy Mango is Philly's favorite fruit, serving kooky, conceptual looks with playful flair. By day, she's a nurse specializing in HIV and sexual health, caring for the LGBT community. By night, she's giving the stage a healthy dose of fruity energy. With a cheeky bedside manner, Mandy Mango prescribes high doses of charisma, charm, and contagious energy with every performance."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "There's something so entertaining about [drag delusion] though. You love a drag queen with delusion, it keeps things interesting in the room."

Mia Starr for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** West Palm Beach, Fla.****Official bio:** "Mia Starr is a '90s/early-2000s hip-hop dancing diva bringing urban style, sharp choreography, and powerhouse personality to the Main Stage. A talented backup dancer with world tour credits for Rihanna and Britney Spears, and a Super Bowl performance with Jennifer Lopez, she started drag 17 years ago, took a 14-year break to chase her dance career, and now she's back — ready to shine front and center."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "We were sequestered at a hotel [during *The Voice* auditions] and they told me not to leave the hotel, but Britney Spears was having auditions right next door and I snuck out of the hotel and I ended up booking it, so I had to pull out of the blind audition rounds!"

Myki Meeks for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Orlando, Fla.****Official bio:** "Gorgeously stupid, and stupidly gorgeous, Myki Meeks is Orlando's dynamic theatrical powerhouse. A self-described 'recovering theater kid,' Myki blends glamour with camp, lights up the room as a host, and is known back home for her quick wit and ease with a microphone. A talented actress and consummate performer, Myki brings a stage presence that will keep the competition on its toes."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "I love this season, I think it's kind of back to basics. It feels like a traditional season. You'll see what happens. It's a season full of queens who've *been* doing this. We all wanted this, we've been working, and we all hold our own. We're not all figuring ourselves out on the show. Which is fun to watch, but it feels like, oh, this is for real. This is a pageant."

Nini Coco for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Denver, Colo.****Official bio:** "A high-energy, high-fashion diva from the Mile High City, Nini Coco is equal parts theatrical and fierce. A skilled costume designer, she blends conceptual looks with show-stopping performances. Having quit her day job as a mechanical engineer, she's here to prove that trading blueprints for sequins is a risk worth taking, because in her world, it's all or nothing."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "My vision before coming to the show was if I land in the bottom for a design challenge, I will quit drag. It has yet to be seen if I will quit or not. So, tune in to find out if I will never do this again!"

Vita VonTesse Starr

Vita VonTesse Starr for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Montgomery, Ala.****Official bio:** "Calling herself 'Queen V,' Vita VonTesse Starr is a pageant powerhouse and an icon of opulence. Hailing from the famed Starr drag family, she's a multi-titleholder who brings elegance, precision, and a flair for the dramatic to every performance. Vita handcrafts show-stopping looks that match her stage presence, making her a formidable competitor in any sewing challenges."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "This cast is such an amazing group of entertainers. So polished, seasoned, and professional. That's another part of being back to basics."

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Mark Consuelos also called out &34;annoying&34; bag policies on airlines during &34;Live With Kelly & Mark.&34; Kelly Ripa had 'aggressive' encounter with rude man on airplane after he pulled 'weird flex' on her Mark Consuelos also called out &34;annoying&34; bag policies on airlines during &34;Live With Kelly & Mark.&34; :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/JoeyNolfiauthorphotoba4923fec03a4027868306485696ef41.jpg) Joey Nolfi is a senior writer at . Since 2016, his work at EW includes RuPaul's Drag Race video interviews, Oscars predictions, and more. EW's editorial guidelines December 2, 2025 10:13 a.

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Kelly Ripa recalls 'aggressive' encounter with rude man on airplane. Credit:

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- The talk show icon revealed the "weird flex" he attempted to pull on her on the flight.

- Mark Consuelos additionally called out an airline's "annoying" bag policy.**

The war for overhead bin space continues to cause turbulence for Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos in the skies above.

Ripa and Consuelos aired their grievances with major airlines on Tuesday's *Live With Kelly & Mark*, which kicked off with Consuelos — who once famously "shamed" another plane passenger for taking up unnecessary overhead room — advising viewers to "always try to board your flight first" for key reasons.

"This is what he doesn't need, more encouragement," Ripa joked, noting Consuelos' well-known penchant for getting to his seat first.**

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on 'Live With Kelly and Mark'.

"The sooner you get on the likelier you are to have space in the overhead bin directly above your seat," Consuelos said on the air, before he called out an unspecified airline's boarding policies.

"Every airline, it's people that need extra time to get on the plane, the wheelchairs and military, obviously they go first," Consuelos said. "There's one airline that goes, and then the executive blah blah blah blah, and then the gold executive blah blah blah blah, and then the pink executive blah blah blah blah, and then the whatever color executive blah blah blah blah. By the time you get on the plane, all the stuff's gone, all the overhead. I was very annoyed. It was very annoying."

Ripa chimed in to reflect on her own harrowing experience with air travel — only her issue was with another passenger, not the airline itself.

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The talk show icon remembered the incident, which occurred "not too long ago" on a flight. She said the overhead was surprisingly empty near the couple's seats, so she put her carry-on bag in the compartment instead of under the seat in front of her.

"I put my backpack in the overhead, and the man that was sitting in front of me came on board... and he put his suitcase on top of my backpack, which I felt was aggressive," Ripa recounted. "So, I got up and I moved his bag off of my backpack. I was like, ha! Then, I sat back down. And then I sent you a text, I was like, 'Did you see that man put his bag on top of my bag?' I thought it was a weird flex."

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on ESPN.

Ripa previously discussed in October 2024 her husband closing in on another man's baggage, as this time "every overhead compartment was occupied."

She then turned to Consuelos to remember, "You took out a man's man purse," she said. "Mark took it out, put it between his legs, put my suitcase up there, and he goes, 'Is this somebody's bag?'"

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"I didn't even ask him," Consuelos confirmed. "I shamed him into doing that, like, put it under the seat."

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*So You Think You Can Dance* contestant Donyelle Jones died Tuesday, her family announced on her official social media. She was 46.

"Today at 8:34am, Donyelle Denise Wilson, transitioned," they wrote, using her real name. "A wife. A daughter. A sister. A friend. And a warrior who kicked cancer's ass every single day she was here."

The message continued, "Her spirit never dimmed. Her heart never hardened. And even in the storm, she never lost her smile. #GIWMA."

Jones' death came nearly a decade after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

The nonprofit organization Dancers Against Cancer, which profiled her, specified that her stage 3C cancer had included "formidable challenges, including a double mastectomy, relentless rounds of chemotherapy, and the harsh reality of metastatic breast cancer."

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Jones memorably competed on the second season of the reality show *So You Think You Can Dance, *which aired in 2006. She finished in third place, behind runner-up Travis Wall and winner Benji Schwimmer.

Later, the professional dancer appeared in *Spirited*, the 2022 holiday movie starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, according to her IMDb page. Her credits also include the 2005 movie *Be Cool*, which starred John Travolta and Uma Thurman.

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Just a week ago, the dancer shared an emotional video on social media, in which she said, "It has come to the point where I have started to get my affairs in order. Most of you guys know, at this point, I am in hospice. I have done everything possible to extend my time here in this dimension and, at this point, I have surrendered to whatever God's will is. And if God's will is that he heals my liver, which is not functioning and not making me able to eat, and I get that miraculous healing, and I'm audacious enough to believe that he can do it — but I'm also cognizant enough to know that I've received 10 years of miracles."

Jones continued, "What else can I possibly ask for, but for his discernment on when it's his time for me to have my time on this side come to an end?"

Donyelle Jones performs on 'So You Think You Can Dance'.

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She thanked the thousands of people whom she said had prayed and shown up for her by sending prayers, money, thoughts, love, and light.

Jones' last thought that she wanted to leave, she said, was that people should "get back to community" and "family."

"Nobody does anything alone," she said, adding that she felt the pandemic has shifted the way the world works.

Following Jones' death, actress Actress Yvette Nicole Brown wrote about her on social media.

"My dear friend has gone on to be with the Lord." Brown said, referring to Jones as "the best of us."

Brown added, "Thank you for showing us how to live and fight and love and DANCE!"**

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Serena Williams Finally Addresses Rumors She's Returning to Tennis

Serena Williams Finally Addresses Rumors She's Returning to Tennis Grace GalanteDecember 3, 2025 at 3:09 AM 0 Photo by Axelle/BauerGriffin on Getty Images Serena Williams is addressing rumors she's coming back to professional tennis. Speculation began on Monday, Dec. 2 when fans noticed the tennis legend had reentered the list of players registered for the drug testing pool by the International Tennis Integrity Agency. However, the 23time Grand Slam champion denied the rumors shortly after they began, writing on X, "Omg yall I'm NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy.

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Serena Williams is addressing rumors she's coming back to professional tennis.

Speculation began on Monday, Dec. 2 when fans noticed the tennis legend had re-entered the list of players registered for the drug testing pool by the International Tennis Integrity Agency.

However, the 23-time Grand Slam champion denied the rumors shortly after they began, writing on X, "Omg yall I'm NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy."

However, fans weren't satisfied with her answer.

"And that's for you to believe but i know you got another grand slam up in there," wrote one fan in the replies. "The wildfire is a reflection of how much people miss you." added another.

Williams last played at the 2022 U.S. Open, where she won two rounds before losing in the third round to Ajla Tomljanovic.

The very next day, Serena applied for official retirement with the International Tennis Integrity Agency, meaning that she would no longer have to comply with random drug testing. As of Dec. 2 of this year, Williams is listed on the agency's list of retired players.

Shortly before her retirement, Williams wrote an essay in Vogue about her decision to step away from tennis ahead of the 2022 U.S. Open. She purposely avoided using the word "retirement," instead calling it an "evolution" away from the sport.

"I'm here to tell you that I'm evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me," Williams wrote at the time. "A few years ago I quietly started Serena Ventures, a venture capital firm. Soon after that, I started a family. I want to grow that family."

William married Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in 2017, and the two share daughters Olympia, 8, and Adira, 2.

It is currently unknown why Williams rejoined the testing pool, however, it makes her eligible to return to professional tennis if she ever chooses to.

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'90s Rock Band Goo Goo Dolls Makes Exciting Announcement Madz DizonDecember 3, 2025 at 3:02 AM 0 The iconic '90s rock band Goo Goo Dolls is ringing in the New Year with an electrifying announcement. On Instagram, the band revealed they will perform live on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026" on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. Fans can catch the performance from the comfort of their homes or join the celebrations in New York City's Times Square.

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The iconic '90s rock band Goo Goo Dolls is ringing in the New Year with an electrifying announcement.

On Instagram, the band revealed they will perform live on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026" on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. Fans can catch the performance from the comfort of their homes or join the celebrations in New York City's Times Square.

This announcement puts Goo Goo Dolls alongside other big-name performers, including Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Demi Lovato, 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, OneRepublic, Pitbull and New Kids on the Block, who are also set to perform during the global broadcast.

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The show, hosted by Ryan Seacrest with co-hosts Rita Ora in New York City, Chance the Rapper in Chicago and Rob Gronkowski with Julianne Hough from Las Vegas, promises a night of star-studded performances across multiple cities.

Sharing a poster of the event, the band captioned it: "We'll be performing on New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest !! Tune in on New Year's Eve at 8/7c on ABC."

The post has already sparked excitement among fans.

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"😮😮😮😮 OH MY GOD! How awesome! I'm so excited! Can't wait to see you guys live on NYE! Yay!" one wrote.

Another fan added, "Now I'm excited about New Year's Eve!! 🙌🥳☺️💕," reflecting the widespread anticipation.

"I'll be watching 🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍," one commented.

"Wow! So awesome," one excited fan said.

"NYC and Atlantic City in one night is epic," a commenter shared.

"Absolutely thank god finally some great music 🎶," a follower gushed.

Goo Goo Dolls Bring Classic Hits to the Countdown

Fans can expect a mix of classic hits and newer material during the performance. The band, fronted by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac, has a long history of delivering unforgettable live shows.

Their recent hometown concert at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, New York, showcased fan favorites like "Slide," "Black Balloon" and the iconic ballad "Iris."

Their set also included "Here is Gone," "Name," and "Better Days," resonating with fans of all ages. The performance benefited FeedMore WNY, raising $150,000 for hunger-relief efforts in Western New York.

The Goo Goo Dolls' catalog continues to remain relevant nearly 40 years after forming in Buffalo, NY. Their viral hit "Iris" is Certified Diamond and their Summer Anthem EP adds fresh tracks to a legacy that includes multiple platinum and gold albums.

Upcoming 2026 Tour and Live Performances

The band isn't slowing down after the New Year. Goo Goo Dolls will continue touring in 2026 with Canadian dates alongside Dashboard Confessional, starting March 19 at Calgary's Scotiabank Saddledome, according to Rogers Place.

Fans will also have VIP opportunities, including meet-and-greets, exclusive behind-the-scenes tours, and even a chance to win a guitar played by Johnny Rzeznik.

With decades of hits and record-breaking streams, the band remains one of the most influential alternative rock bands of all time.

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The initial release also included several mislabeled and outoforder episodes. HBO Max rolls out Mad Men in 4K with visible vomit operator and more bizarre errors The initial release also included several mislabeled and outoforder episodes. By Shania Russell :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/ShaniaRussellauthorphoto5934b684845d480caa4485648c39ef2b.jpg) Shania Russell Shania Russell is a news writer at , with five years of experience. Her work has previously appeared in SlashFilm and Paste Magazine. EW's editorial guidelines December 2, 2025 4:08 p.m.

The initial release also included several mislabeled and out-of-order episodes.

HBO Max rolls out Mad Men in 4K with visible vomit operator and more bizarre errors

The initial release also included several mislabeled and out-of-order episodes.

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Roger Sterling (John Slattery) and Don Draper (Jon Hamm) on 'Mad Men'. Credit:

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HBO Max is giving new meaning to the phrase "caught in 4K."

The streamer recently made an exciting new addition to its library: all seven seasons of the acclaimed AMC and Lionsgate Television series *Mad Men*. There's just one problem… Actually, there's many problems. And one of them involves vomit.

Within hours of the '60s-set drama arriving on HBO Max, rewatchers and diehard fans noticed quite a few issues with the show. For one thing, several episodes are listed out of order and are mislabeled as other episodes. Among them is the fan-favorite season 1 episode, "Red in the Face," which sees Don Draper (Jon Hamm) punish a drunk Roger Sterling (John Slattery) by stuffing him full of oysters and then forcing him to walk up 23 flights of stairs. The episode ends with Roger vomiting up his lunch in front of a group of prospective clients.

Not only is the episode mistitled (swapped with episode 6, "Babylon"), there's also a mistake in the big vomit scene. The 4K release includes a very visible *Mad Men* crew member operating a barf machine right behind Slattery, in full view of the camera. There's even a second guy in the shot behind him, offering a hand of support to the puke-hose operator.

A vomit machine is seen behind Robert Morse, Vincent Kartheiser, John Slattery, and Jon Hamm in 'Man Men' season 1, episode 7, 'Red in the Face'.

On social media, fans jumped at the chance to highlight the mistake. "The new 4K transfer of *Mad Men* on HBO somehow does not have any of the post-production edits added in," one fan wrote in a post with over 740,000 views. "Which means you get stuff like this where you can see the crew member manning the puke machine after Roger has too many oysters lmao."

The mistake also became a source of discussion on the *Mad Men* subreddit. "How is a mistake like that even possible?" one fan wondered.

"This is hilarious," commented another. "And the extra hand on the crew member's shoulder is killing me. Like someone else is giving him extra emotional support while he shoots fake vomit from a tube."

** has reached out to Lionsgate Television and HBO Max for comment.

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A source has since claimed to* The Hollywood Reporter* that Lionsgate delivered the wrong 4K files to HBO Max and is now working to get the streamer the correct files. The outlet additionally reported that as of Tuesday afternoon, the files are in the process of being swapped out.

HBO is no stranger to post-production issues being immortalized by social media.* Game of Thrones *fans (and stars) will never forget the chaos of coffee-gate, when a non-Westerosi coffee cup was spotted in front of Emilia Clarke's Daenerys Targaryen in the final season. The company quietly removed the cup from the episode, but the memory has remained. Similarly, *The Last of Us* viewers once spotted a member of the film crew lingering in the background of a season 1 episode.

Vincent Kartheiser, Rich Sommer, Jon Hamm, Bryan Batt, John Slattery, and Michael Gladis in 'Mad Men' season 1.

That said, these gaffes are certainly not an HBO-specific issue: *Man Men* now joins legions of beloved titles — *Gilmore Girls, Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, and *The Wire *to name a few — that were released in one format and then rereleased in another, only to expose carefully cropped out boom mics, crew members and, yes, vomit machines.

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*Mad Men *stars Hamm as slick advertising executive Don Draper and Elisabeth Moss as his protege Peggy as they navigate social change, their personal lives, and the high pressure world of Madison Avenue. The Matthew Weiner-created series won 16 Emmys during its eight-year run, including four consecutive wins for Outstanding Drama. Additional stars include Christina Hendricks, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones, Rich Sommer, Alison Brie and Kiernan Shipka.

The series is also available to stream on AMC+, but not in 4K (so don't expect a cameo from everyone's favorite vomit tech). The restored version is available on HBO Max.

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Matthieu Blazy Brings Chanel's Grit and Glamour to the NYC Subway Alexandra HildrethDecember 3, 2025 at 3:53 AM 0 Chanel Gets Its New York Minute Courtesy of Chanel In October, the fashion crowd stood to applaud Matthieu Blazy's Chanel debut. And tonight, on a New York City subway platform, they stood clear of the closing doors. Blazy took the industry downtown to an abandoned station for his first Métiers d'art collection for the house.

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Chanel Gets Its New York Minute Courtesy of Chanel

In October, the fashion crowd stood to applaud Matthieu Blazy's Chanel debut. And tonight, on a New York City subway platform, they stood clear of the closing doors. Blazy took the industry downtown to an abandoned station for his first Métiers d'art collection for the house. Still, the sight of ELLE cover stars Teyana Taylor, Jessie Buckley, and A$AP Rocky, plus his Chanel-universe wife Margaret Qualley; Tilda Swinton; house ambassador Ayo Edebiri; and more tightly lined up on those wooden benches presented its own head-scratcher for such a glamorous crowd.

Active subway platform or not, NYC remains a poignant choice for Blazy's sophomore showing. While the city is neither the house's home base nor a dreamy European getaway, the brand possesses an intimate relationship with the Big Apple, from Gabrielle Chanel's first visit in 1931 en route to Hollywood to Karl Lagerfeld's final Métiers d'art collection, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2018, just two months before his passing.

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After all, grit—and plenty of business sense—is what took Gabrielle Chanel from simple countryside girl to seasoned couturier. True to the show's Canal Street–adjacent location, Chanel herself embraced the grind and shrugged off the American replicas she saw of her work during her time here—something that Janet Flanner noted in her New Yorker profile of the designer. Chanel lauded "copyists" for their free "publicity," making her a contrarian against the prevailing standard of French refinement. There's a little bit of that glib nature in the "I <3 New York" sequined T-shirt that walked the runway, which was also reminiscent of Lagerfeld's infamous graffiti from the spring/summer 2014 collection.

Blazy, too, is a bit of a chameleon—his subtlety is ironically a signature, and yet it still translates wherever he goes. He evidently picked up on the New York attitude during his three-year stint in the city working under Raf Simons at Calvin Klein. Alex Consani sauntered down the platform in an androgynous pinstripe suit that almost yelled "Hey toots!" at you. Her swagger was invented by Chanel, canonized by Lagerfeld, and is now heralded by Blazy.

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The animal prints were delectable, especially a psychedelic giraffe-like skirt suit. Cue Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada: "Oh I get it, I get it, I get it. The piece is called 'Urban Jungle,' right?" In reality, it was a clear nod to Chanel's leopard coats, but it also helps that the print is currently having a major metropolitan renaissance.

Many of Blazy's women-in-transit felt modern and familiar—coats slung over shoulder bags or the forearm, a sweater tied around the waist, a clear raincoat that harked back to the iconic see-through rain boots from Lagerfeld. Blazy may be recreating popular styling habits and applying them to deep-cut archive silhouettes, but he is undoubtedly working to elevate the way we think about modern dressing. However, most importantly, neither the feathered jacket and red sequin dress nor the opening camel quarter-zip and light-wash jeans (Blazy just couldn't resist!) felt out of place on that platform. And they shouldn't—that's New York, baby.

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