I love that even though Kim didn't go — and wasn't invited — to the event, she was still the topic of conversation.


Do you recognize "Mika"? That's the gay guy that NeNe and Lisa befriended in L.A. He flew out for the event and appeared in drag.


Lastly, what the hell is up with Dwight's junk? I don't understand it.

One of the highlights of this episode was when special guest judge Jenny Shimuzu — known for modeling and maybe hooking up with Madonna and Angelina Jolie — told Bebe Zahara Benet, "I would be doing coke with you if this were the 90s." But in addition to learning that Rebecca Glasscock's best friend is dying of AIDS, we learned that fan fave Ongina — the winner of the Mac Viva Glam challenge — has been living with HIV for two years. "I didn't want to say it on national TV because my parents doesn't know," she sobbed. But she pulled it together and said: "You have to celebrate life." Clip above.

Ongina's challenge campaign for MAC was truly the best — upbeat and fun. See it below:

The other highlight of this ep? Watching Shannel juggle and show off her ass:

RuPaul's Drag Race [LOGO]
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The show, which is part America's Next Top Model and part Project Runway, features nine contestants, competing to be the "America's next drag superstar." (don't have LOGO? You can watch online!) The first challenge was a photo shoot, in which the contestants were doused — drowned, really, in water. The second challenge was "drag on a dime," in which the ladies had to create runway ensembles from thrift store clothes and "crap" from the 99¢ store. The judges included fashion journalist Merle Ginsberg, Project Runway's Santino Rice, and famed designer Bob Mackie. At the end of the show, in a sort of showcase showdown, the two worst contestants had to "lip sync for their lives" to RuPaul's "Supermodel." Ru's advice? "Don't fuck it up." A reader emailed us to point out that when Ru was judging, "she says the wannabe Drag Superstars will be judged on 'Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent' ...CUNT?!?!" In any case, Akashia was in the bottom two, but Victoria Porkchop Parker — the only plus-sized contestant — was eliminated instead.

Related: RuPaul's Drag Race [LOGO]

As some may recall, in the '90s, drag was everywhere. RuPaul claimed that drag went "underground" for a while, and Kathie Lee and Hoda wanted to know why. "Everything's cyclical," he said. "I think politically and socially, our culture had become very fearful, so anything to do with gender experimentation has to take a back seat." (Clip at left.)

Drag totally stole the spotlight in the '90s. As Thomas Rogers notes on Salon, in addition to the ubiquitous RuPaul, there was The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, followed one year later by To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar, Wigstock: The Movie and, in 1996, Nathan Lane seduced a Republican senator in The Birdcage. But times have changed. Pop culture has changed. Writes Rogers:

The Bette Midlers and Whitney Houstons have been replaced by Katy Perry and the Pussycat Dolls. "The sad thing is, the pop stars that were popularly impersonated in my day all had personality," says [drag legend] Lady Bunny. "How are you going to impersonate Rihanna? What is her personality? You don't know, because she's just a product."

RuPaul's Drag Race will attempt to breathe new life into drag. According to the New York Times, nine contestants compete in various challenges, but the tone of the show is "strangely benign and friendly." Still, expect "a campy, good-humored ode to cross-dressing, lip-synching and striking an attitude."

They Float Like the Clouds on Air Do, They Enjoy… [NY Times]

Where Have All The Drag Queens Gone? [Salon]

Suede's ensemble for Hedda Lettuce involved lots of drama, but hello, drag queens! The whole thing about his grandfather spreading seeds on the outfit and planting baby lettuce creeped me out, to be honest.

Kenley's Old Hollywood getup was Mae West-esque. Not terribly innovative, but befitting her client.

I am not a fan of Jerrell's color choices. This is the second time he has used putrid green and I find it nauseating. Poor LeMay looked puketastic.

Leanne's techno paper airplane thingie was okay, I guess. Whatevs.

The judges thought Keith's "wookie onsie" looked like a "sad chicken" or a "puzzle."

Stella does what Stella does best: Grommets.

Blayne's outfit made me sing, "Take… these broken wings… and learn to fly again, learn to live so free…"

I quite liked Korto's hot flash woman. Those sculptural flames are awesome.

You guys, Terri was robbed. ROBBED. I thought this was epic. Amazing. Mythic. Blade Runner meets Galliano. McQueen on acid. J'adore!

Joe was the winner of the challenge. Even though I liked Terri's outfit better, I did think Joe's client looked great and seemed super happy. Plus, there's a kind of beautiful irony in the straight guy winning the drag challenge. Congrats!

So long, Daniel. We'll miss you and your exquisite taste.

Project Runway Season 5 [Bravo]

Okay, two more things:

When discussing looking like a man, Tyra sorta had a bit of 5 o'clock shadow.

André is psyched to be alive! Who could blame him?

Who has the better legs? Be honest with yourself.

This story was shot by Bruce Weber, so naturally there are underaged kids. Carolyn Murphy, 32, nuzzles up to a bunch of youths, trying to choose one. Though the dude with the large hair on the left is pleading his case, Carolyn's got one hand going for the chest of a little girl and the other hand in the skater boi's crotch.

Yeah, she's made her choice.

"Let's act out the Mary Kay Letourneau story."

Christina, 23, is so very the Yaya (of ANTM fame) of this bunch, and went to Tufts University. (I went to Tufts at the same time — why don't I know this girl? Time to hit Facebook!) She holds a dual BA in art history and psychology.

Katie, 18, is our bet for Most Likely To Become An Addict! She alludes to an addictive personality in her bio, what with her claims of "being able to laugh at herself" and her "excessive text messaging." We sorts hope she snaps, unable to tear herself away from her phone before a runway show. And that she gets bitch-slapped by Tim.

Cheron, 22, is clearly just an old-fashioned kind of girl. She claims to have done runway work for Armani (uh, then what is she doing on this show?), but says her main goal is "to get married back in Southern California.") What does this mean? Is she currently engaged? Or has she just fantasized her entire life about a big, over-the-top wedding in the O.C.?

Lea, 22, better get paired up with aforementioned crazy hippie Elisa, since she is schooled in and practices "herbal medicine homeopathy and reiki medicine." Also, she sings in the shower!

Lisa, 25, has a Master's degree. In psychology. Which she says "comes in handy in the fashion industry." Because she can silently judge everyone else that much better?

Marcia, 23, also went to Tufts and majored in Economics. What, do show producers recruit there or something?

Marie, 25, our beloved Lezebel ballerina? Also studying marine biology!

And then there is Wendi. She is 28-years old. That makes her so old in modeling-land. Like, she's too old to even be on Top Model. She says she has a degree in history, but is the only one to talk about having a degree in their bio who doesn't say where she went to school. What is Wendi hiding???

Project Runway Bios [BravoTV.com]

[London, England; October 18. All images via Getty.]