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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Drag queen RuPaul takes reality shows to the next level

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Logo has announced a new reality show titled "RuPaul’s Drag Race." Everyone’s favorite diva will serve as host, mentor and judge a la Tyra Banks on America’s Next Top Model. “Tell Tyra that the Queen has returned, and while you’re at it have Heidi clear the runway,” says RuPaul. “I’m going to pump some ‘realness’ into reality. To be a winner on this show the contestants need to be a fashion designer, an American Idol, and a Top Model all rolled up into one. And they definitely have to be smarter than a fifth grader.”

On the one-hour episodes, each contestant with the help of one stylist or friend will compete to become America's next superstar drag queen. Online voters will help select one cast member on RuPaulsDragRace.com. "RuPaul's history-making turn as a groundbreaking glamour sensation opened the door for a new generation of drag superstars," said Brian Graden, president of MTV Networks Music Group Entertainment and Logo. "We hope to find the next one."

We think we can already guess the tagline for the show: “Girl, you better WORK!” [Perez][Hollywood Reporter]


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  • Jacanapes's Avatar
    Posted by Jacanapes Thu May 15, 2008 11:02am PDT

    Now I wish I had cable. I love me some Ru....Straight White Girl cleans house with the supermodel cd on, oh yeah. I will have to see how much cable costs now.

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  • joan n's Avatar
    Posted by joan n Thu May 15, 2008 1:31pm PDT

    Oh I am so glad to hear that Ru is back on television. I am sure her neew showwill do really well. GOOD LUCK RU.

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  • marlon c's Avatar
    Posted by marlon c Fri May 16, 2008 8:39am PDT

    ....Get the clear cha cha heels out and the feather boas out!...Miz Ru is Back!

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  • loana's Avatar
    Posted by loana Sat May 17, 2008 7:32am PDT

    hi im regret about my father because he is very nice with me but i let him angary i want to sorry for him im sorry dady loana hiba

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