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HALLELOO! “RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE” RETURNS TO LOGO FOR A NEW SEASON OF OUTRAGEOUS REALITY COMPETITION IN JANUARY 2012 The Nation’s Most Elite Drag Performers Compete for $100,000 Cash and the Title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” To Tweet This Release: http://logo.to/s6k7Wu NEW YORK - November 14, 2011 – RuPaul and Logo are prepping an all-new squad of 13 lucky contestants who will vie for the crown, an unprecedented $100,000 cash prize and the coveted title of “America's Next Drag Superstar.” Logo’s smash-hit reality competition show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” returns January 2012. Over three trail-blazing seasons, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has taken the country by storm, evolving from a cult hit to a certified pop culture phenomenon. With a devoted and diverse following ranging from soccer moms to Hollywood royalty, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has become appointment television for viewers who can’t get enough of the outlandish fun, drama, “eleganza” and most of all, heart that comes with the show. "We challenged ourselves to make TV's most outrageous show even more outrageous,” said Executive Producer, RuPaul. “And I'm happy to report we've succeeded." This season, a new crop of top-tier drag hopefuls are strapping on their helmets and revving their engines for the most competitive drag race and biggest grand prize yet. The following are the 13 season four “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestants: · Alisa Summers Tampa, FL #DragRaceAlisaSummers, @alisasummers · Chad Michaels San Diego, CA #DragRaceChadMichaels, @chadmichaels1 · Dida Ritz Chicago, IL #DragRaceDidaRitz, @HelloDiDa · Jiggly Caliente Queens, NY #DragRaceJigglyCaliente, @JigglyCaliente · Kenya Michaels Dorado, Puerto Rico #DragRaceKenyaMichaels, @Kenya_Michaels · Lashauwn Beyond Tampa, FL #DragRaceLashauwnBeyond, @LashauwnBeyond · Latrice Royale Ft. Lauderdale, FL #DragRaceLatriceRoyale, @LatriceRoyale · Madame LaQueer Carolina, Puerto Rico #DragRaceMadameLaQueer, @MadameLaQueer · Milan New York, NY #DragRaceMilan, @DwayneMilan · Phi Phi O’Hara Chicago, IL #DragRacePhiPhiOhara, @PhiPhiOhara · The Princess Chicago, IL #DragRaceThePrincess, @TheDragPrincess · Sharon Needles Pittsburgh, PA #DragRaceSharonNeedles, @SHARON_NEEDLES · Willam Los Angeles, CA #DragRaceWillam, @willambelli RuPaul, the world’s most famous drag queen, has pushed the boundaries of popular culture on an international level and continues to make history this season with “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” the first reality television show featuring drag queens. RuPaul is back for a fourth season, alongside judges Michelle Visage and Santino Rice, to decide who will “shante! stay!” or “sashay away” with a new batch of the nation’s hottest, most glamorous drag queens. Wigs will fly and drama will run high as the contestants bring their over-the-top attitudes to the drag battle royale that is “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” In the end, only one contestant will have what it takes to win the coveted title of “America's Next Drag Superstar,” and a prize package that includes a headlining spot on Logo’s Drag Race Tour, featuring ABSOLUT® Vodka, cocktails perfected, a one-of- a-kind trip courtesy of AlandChuck.travel, a lifetime supply of NYX Cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is produced by World of Wonder Productions with Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, RuPaul Charles and Chris McKim serving as Executive Producers. Brent Zacky and Pamela Post serve as Executive Producers for Logo. For more information on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and sneak preview clips, go to LogoTV.com. For up-to-date “RuPaul’s Drag Race” news and exclusives, join the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Facebook page or follow the series on Twitter at @RuPaulsDragRace and #DragRace. ABOUT WORLD OF WONDER Innovative production company World of Wonder is behind such entertaining hit series as “Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys” (Sundance Channel), "RuPaul's Drag U" (Logo), “Million Dollar Listing” (Bravo), “The Fabulous Beekman Boys” (Planet Green), and "Finding Sarah" (OWN). World of Wonder has also created award winning films and documentaries such as “Inside Deep Throat”, “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”, “Party Monster”, “Monica in Black and White”, and “The Last Beekeeper”, which won a 2010 Emmy® Award for Outstanding Nature Programming. They recently premiered their latest documentary "The Strange History of Don't Ask, Don't Tell" for HBO, which chronicles the repeal of the controversial military policy. Most recently, their 2011 Sundance Film Festival hit "Becoming Chaz" and HBO special "Wishful Drinking" both garnered a total of five Emmy® nominations. With offices in Hollywood and London, the company has produced cutting-edge fiction and non-fiction programming for HBO, Showtime, VH1, IFC, Discovery, MTV, BBC, PBS, Channel 4 UK, and other digital outlets that can be found online at http://worldofwonder.net/. The WOW Report receives more than 100,000 visitors a month. ABOUT LOGO Logo is the entertainment network for savvy and trendsetting adult viewers from MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B). Launched in 2005, Logo’s cable channel is in nearly 50 million homes across the United States and is complemented by a federation of online properties, including LogoTV.com, AfterEllen.com, AfterElton.com, DowneLink.com and NewNowNext.com. Logo’s content is distributed across all leading download-to-own, streaming and mobile services. The most influential brand for the most influential audience, Logo provides a mix of original and acquired entertainment as well as news, social networking and community building that are authentic, smart, fun, entertaining, and inclusive. Logo joins MTV Networks’ roster of popular and highly targeted brands which include MTV, Comedy Central, VH1 and Spike TV. # # # CONTACTS: Jason Shumaker 212-846-7325 [email protected] Jake Slane 310-752-8370 [email protected] VH1 DIVAS ADDS NATASHA BEDINGFIELD, KERI HILSON, LEDISI, IGGY AZALEA AND FUNK LEGEND BOOTSY COLLINS AS PERFORMERS WITH APPEARANCES BY LA LA ANTHONY, JENNA DEWAN TATUM, STACEY KEIBLER, NENE LEAKES, BRANDY NORWOOD AND KELLY OSBOURNE Red Carpet to be Live Streamed on DIVAS.VH1.com on Sunday, December 16 VH1 “DIVAS” Hosted by Adam Lambert Airs Live Sunday, December 16 at 9PM/8c NEW YORK, NY –December 6, 2012 – VH1’s popular franchise “VH1 Divas” announced today additional performers to join this year’s LIVE dance music tribute Natasha Bedingfield, Keri Hilson, Ledisi, Iggy Azalea and funk legend Bootsy Collins. In addition La La Anthony, Jenna Dewan Tatum, Stacey Keibler, NeNe Leakes, Brandy Norwood and Kelly Osbourne will make an appearance and join the “VH1 Divas” dance party LIVE at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium on Sunday, December 16 at 9PM/8c on VH1. To purchase tickets for VH1 Divas please visit http://on.vh1.com/DIVAStix. This year “VH1 Divas” red carpet will be live streamed on DIVAS.VH1.com on Sunday, December 16 from 7-9PM ET/4-6PM PT (#VH1DIVAS). The live stream will provide fans an unfiltered front-row seat to all the red carpet action and will feature real time interviews with entertainment’s biggest stars. Beginning Monday, December 17, fans can view a curated red carpet highlights video on DIVAS.VH1.com. In the spirit of celebration and appreciation VH1 Divas will include a tribute to two divas we lost this past year, whose voices always lead us straight to the dance floor, Whitney Houston and Donna Summer. “VH1 Divas” is bringing together Ciara, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Jordin Sparks to pay homage to the greatest divas of dance music with performances featuring current and classic dance hits. Previous announced performers also include: Kelly Clarkson, Melanie Fiona, Metric and Pitbull along with Havana Brown as House DJ/artist. As in previous years, this edition of “VH1 Divas” will benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping music education alive in American public schools. To date, VH1 Save The Music has provided more than $49.5 million in new musical instruments to 1,850 public schools in more than 128 school districts around the country, impacting the lives of over 2.1 million children. To purchase tickets to the VH1 Divas live concert and Official After-party hosted by VH1 Divas and Foundation Ambassador Jordin Sparks with special Guest DJs, The Dolls: Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe and KISSette please visit http://www.vh1savethemusic.com/divas2012. This year’s sponsors for “VH1 Divas” include: AT&T, BURGER KING®, COVERGIRL, FIAT®, GEICO, The Hershey Company and Old Navy. VH1.com will be offering a complete second screen experience on desktop and mobile, streaming LIVE from the red carpet and backstage so fans don’t miss a moment of the action. VH1.com will also host a live Twitter Tracker to keep tabs on the up-to-the-minute social media action around the show, and the show will be prominently featured in VH1’s Co-Star application. For more information about the show visit DIVAS.VH1.com, “Like” VH1 on Facebook, and follow @VH1DIVAS on Twitter and use the hashtag #VH1DIVAS to talk about the show. Additional performers, presenters, special guests and sponsors will be announced as they are confirmed. Premiering on VH1 in 1998, “Divas” became synonymous with some of the most memorable, live, female vocal performances in television history. The show quickly became a highly anticipated annual phenomenon, generating speculation among music fans and industry executives on who would be part of that year’s telecast. Last year, the “Divas” paid tribute to the great cities of Soul Music including: Chicago, Detroit, London, Memphis and Philadelphia with “Divas Celebrates Soul” featuring Mary J, Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Florence + The Machine, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J, Chaka Khan, and Jill Scott. Previous featured performers over the years included Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Cher, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan, Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Leona Lewis, Jordin Sparks and numerous others have graced the “VH1 Divas” stage.