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RuPaul has always been really great at product placement — his songs play throughout the show and brand-names are dropped often and effortlessly. And last night, the contestants on Drag Race had to create infomercials for RuPaul's album. Team Glamazon made an '80s themed clip, complete with neon colors, big hair, animal print and retro slang. Madame LaQueer, Kenya and Willam were standouts. More »
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TwitAmore is a new app that uses the Twitter API to reveal who you're crushing on, using some high-tech intel: who you follow, your timeline, and your favorite tweets. Inspired by the Village Voice, we plugged in the names of some notable people to figure out who they're pining after. More »
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Next Wednesday on The Soup, RuPaul and some queens will star in a skit called "Dragton Abbey." It looks like Ru is Carson. We're hoping Joel McHale is the Dowager Countess. More »
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In this Friday edition of Tweet Beat, RuPaul wants you to know that he doesn't dress like a woman, Jackée has an idea for the best TV show ever and Kristin Chenowith enjoys NYC by running into Hoda Kotb on the street. More »
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In this week's television roundup, Joan Rivers is smoking that sticky icky, OK Go brings their charms to Sesame Street and Glee sends Michael Jackson spinning in his grave. More »
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Back in the early '90s, RuPaul hosted some portion of MTV's Spring Break in a skimpy bathing suit and super high heels. I was about 12 then, and watching it on TV when my Grandpa walked in and said, "Whoa, look at the legs on her." And I was like, "Grandpa! That's a boy!" That was 20 years ago—RuPaul has achieved an incredible staying power in our fickle pop-cultural landscape, but how much do you really know about him? The Daily's Rich Juzwiak spent a week in the life of Ru to craft the most intimate profile of the world's most famous drag queen, that include details about his long-term relationship with his boyfriend (who's a cowboy!), his thoughts on celebrity and living a duality, and why he got sober. More »
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Season 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race doesn't premiere until January 30, but last night, the show threw a party at the Patricia Filed boutique in New York. What did the colorful party-goers wear? Shiny, short, animal print, and gobs of makeup, of course. More »
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Even though I can't imagine how anyone would get this in their head, RuPaul is saying he's sick of people confusing him for Ron Paul. You know, because apparently that's a thing that's happening constantly for reasons you nor I can comprehend. More »
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RuPaul's Christmas Ball was shot for VH1 in 1993, but now that I've discovered it (thanks, Eliot!), I'm pretty sure it's more entertaining than any Christmas special, ever. Not only does it feature RuPaul herself, but other insanely fierce celebrities of the time: Elton John, Taylor Dane, Boy George, Laura Kightlinger, and ...Nirvana?! You'll also see LaToya Jackson wearing the same blonde-wig, red-dress getup that Ru is wearing, which obviously leads to a diva-off. (On a related note: does anybody know where I can find a copy of Step Up With LaToya? I've been meaning to get into a new at-home exercise routine.) If you've got an extra 50 minutes today, just watch. I guarantee you'll be filled with holiday cheer. More »
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When you first heard that Eden Wood was quitting pageants, and by extension, the TLC show that launched her into the pop culture vortex, you may have been wondering what another season of Toddlers & Tiaras would be like without her. Well, good news! They've casted your new favorite TV family, who look to drag shows for pageant inspiration. "We take a lot of inspiration from RuPaul," says Mom, "She's our favorite queen." My only concern after watching this clip is young Bob Riley's foot-and-a-half-long beaded rat tail. More »
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The folks behind RuPaul's Drag Race have come up with a pretty awesome campaign to lobby for the show to win an Emmy award. There's a Facebook group and even a poster with the tagline, "Two Hosts For The Price Of One Emmy!" It's so very Victor/Victoria. In this video, you'll see celebs — from Margaret Cho to Jennifer Hudson to Johnny Weir and CNN's Jane Velez-Mitchell — express their love for Ru, and for the little drag queen show that could. More »
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Today in Tweet Beat, Johnny Weir has given up on underwear. Plus, Russell Brand and Alec Baldwin hang out in costume. More »
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I'll be honest: I was rooting for my girl Alexis Mateo, because she seems so super sweet. And then, I had this vision that maybe Manila would win, because she has been so consistent. But of course, the winner is… Raja. Naturally. It seemed kind of obvious from the beginning that Raja was blowing the judges away with her high fashion sense and untouchable, frosty attitude. I spoke with Raja at the finale party last night, and she said: One of the most rewarding things about the show, for me, is getting to reach out to kids. Little sissy youth, little butch youth, little boys and girls who feel like they might be born in the wrong body. Kids who feel different, or get picked on. Having those kids write to me and email me — they're so cute! They're 13 years old, telling me how seeing me has allowed them to open up conversations with their families. In some ways I wish I had someone to look up to… But I did, actually: RuPaul." I kind of warmed up to Raja after that, to be honest. More »
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Hair! Fantasy! Extravaganza! Last night's episode revolved around wigs. The contestants had to come up with a classic look, a modern red carpet look, and a fantasy look — including a garment made of hair. If only there had been some kind of crossover with Shear Genius, sigh. Anyway, check out the clip above for locks and ringlets dreams are made of! More »
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Last night's episode saw the queens singing — not something most of them felt comfortable doing! It was the same song, over and over — RuPaul's "Superstar," but each contestant had a different version. Manila Luzon grooved to a disco cover; Alexis Mateo rapped her hip-hop track; Shangela's ditty was country; Yara Sofia warbled as a half-naked pop star and Carmen Carrera played a drugged and depressed reggae artist. The winner of the challenge? Raja, of course. Even though she didn't really evoke a drag queen, her punk performance impressed guest judges Jody Watley and Carmen Electra. It seems inevitable that Raja will be crowned winner of the show, but I think I might be team Manila now. She never fails to bring it. Alexis Mateo is also a strong contender, but she'll never win — too nice! More »
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Today in Tweet Beat, Diablo Cody doesn't like how people are mocking a 13-year-old girl. Plus, Lady Gaga discusses her new album. More »
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Last night's episode was a patriotic tribute to America, the land of the free, where a woman can have a freakin' chorizo. Each racer had to create a clip for the troops overseas. Alexis Mateo revealed that she had dated a man who then left her to serve in the armed forces. Despite her sadness, she created a hilarious video, complete with catchphrase: BAM. More »
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Last night's episode saw the return of "Snatch Game," in which the contestants had to impersonate celebrities and play a draggy version of the classic '70s game show. Guest judges Amber Rose and Aisha Tyler seemed absolutely delighted to be contestants on the game-show-within-a-game-show. Up in the top row, Delta Work was Cher, Manila Luzon was Imelda Marcos, Raja was Tyra Banks and Stacy Layne Matthews did an impeccable Mo'Nique.

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From the brilliant mind of CurtCole. More »
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Last night's episode involved the Queens doing a live broadcast news program on QNN. Manila Luzon created a character with a stereotypical Asian accent. This did not sit well with some of the other contestants — Shangela, for instance, was especially miffed. More »
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The competition in this show's Lipsync For Your Life battles is always fierce, but when Mimi Imfurst and India Ferrah went at it last night, things got out of hand! While performing to "Don't Leave Me This Way," Mimi picked up India — against that Queen's will — and slung her over her shoulder. As Manila Luzon correctly pointed out: "You can't be lifting up drag queens!" The incident seemed to have startled guest judge LaToya Jackson, and Mimi was asked to sashay away. More »
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The new season of RuPaul's Drag Race began last night, and reality show enthusiasts saw some folks they recognized! More »
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Sofa king awesome: RPDR returns in January, with season 3! Get a sneak peek at the luminous contestants here, including Delta Work, Mimi Imfurst and one Ms. Stacy Layne Matthews, who hails from Back Swamp, South Carolina. Video preview below. More »
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• 18-year-old Disney star Demi Lovato has quit an international tour with the Jonas Brothers and entered a treatment center.

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In RuPaul's spin-off series, RuPaul's Drag U, contestants participate in the same sort of challenges as on RuPaul's Drag Race with one key difference: their gender. But what does it mean when a woman dresses in drag? More »
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• Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Aniston are filming Just Go With It together in Maui, and acting like "absolute best friends," according to a source.

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• Naomi Campbell taped an episode of Oprah. It must be tremendously comforting to be able to confess one's blood-diamond-mongering sins with warlords to Oprah's stern-but-spiritual countenance. Oprah also extracted from Campbell a pledge to stop throwing phones. [WWD]

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The stars came out last night to attend the GLAAD Media Awards, which honor "fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives." Ahead, the fashions: More »
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Last night the guest judges were an Oscar winner and a Tony winner — Tatum O'Neal and Marissa Jaret Winokur— and the challenge for the contestants was to create three different looks for the fictional "Diva Awards." More »
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Last night, the challenge was for the contestants to transform men of a certain age in to "drag mothers." With guest judges Debbie Reynolds and Cloris Leachman, the episode had a bawdy retirement home vibe. More »
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Last night's episode involved a book-related challenge, and authors Gigi Levangie Grazer and Jackie Motherfucking Collins were guest judges! More »
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Last night's rock 'n roll challenge featured special guest stars: Berlin's Terri Nunn and the hardest of the hardcore, Henry Rollins. Also involved: Singing live, pleather ensembles and truly outrageous hair inspired by Jem and The Holograms. More »
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On last night's episode, the queens did a photo shoot posing as both the bride and the groom. The challenge brought up feelings about what it means to be "masculine" or "feminine," thoughts about gay marriage and, of course, drama. More »
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• Lady Gaga says she's decided "to be single at this point in my life because I don't have the time to get to know anybody. And you know what? It's OK. Even Lady Gaga can be celibate."

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Last night's episode involved a burlesque challenge, which meant that the Queens had poledancing lessons… and were judged by Dita Von Teese. More »
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Friends, this is the best show you're not watching. Where else can you see a civil war reenactment with half-dressed hunky soldiers and fluttering false eyelashes? More »
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Ay, locas! It's finally here: The season premiere of season 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race. Behind the jump, we've got a full-on liveblog/livestream par-tay… Come on in! More »
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Tuesday night, there was a RPDR season two event in LA. Since I'm in New York, I enlisted my boys on the West Coast to attend and report back. A note from them and additional pix, after the jump. More »
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