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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”

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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.

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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.

“VH1 Divas” is executive produced by Jesse Ignanovic for Den of Thieves and Rickey Minor. Lee Rolontz and Rick Krim are executive producers for VH1.

ABOUT VH1

VH1connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with TV series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 99 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital channels and services including VH1Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mobile, and extensive video on VH1.com. VH1 is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. For more information, go to www.vh1press.com or visit VH1.com, the VH1 Facebook page and @VH1 on Twitter.

ABOUT THE VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education programs in America¹s public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child¹s complete education. 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 128school districts around the country, impacting the lives of over 2.1 million children. The 2013 Ambassador Class - dedicated to raising awareness and funds to benefit The Foundation - includes: MariahCarey, B.o.B., Ingrid Michaelson, Matchbox Twenty, Robin Thicke, LeAnn Rimes, Andy Grammer and Henrik Lundqvist. Get involved at http://www.vh1savethemusic.org and follow the foundation on twitter@vh1savethemusic.

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Contacts: Nyle Washington Jake Slane 212-846-5576 310-752-8370 [email protected] [email protected]

Scott Acord Toni Herron 310-752-8075 212-846-7528 [email protected] [email protected]

VH1“YOU OUGHTA KNOW” MUSIC DISCOVERY FRANCHISE TO DEBUT FIRST-EVER “YOU OUGHTA KNOW IN CONCERT” EVENT ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AT 9PM* ON VH1

VH1 “You Oughta Know” Artists Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sande, HAIM, JOHNNYSWIM, Lorde, Matt Nathanson and The Lumineers to Perform, Collaborate and More From NYC

NEW YORK, NY — OCTOBER 4, 2013 — For the first time ever, VH1 will bring some of its “You Oughta Know” artists together on one stage for an unforgettable night of music. Since its launch in 2005, VH1’s “You Oughta Know” franchise has introduced promising new artists on the rise and served as a barometer for what and who’s hot in music today. Premiering on Thursday, November 21 at 9:00pm*, VH1’s “You Oughta Know” current roster artists HAIM, JOHNNYSWIM and Lorde join franchise alums, Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé, Matt Nathanson and The Lumineers at the inaugural “You Oughta Know In Concert” from New York City’s legendary Roseland Ballroom. The announcement of the concert was made this morning on VH1’s “Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan,” VH1’s morning entertainment news and pop-culture program.

Hosted by VH1’s resident music expert Jim Shearer, with additional appearances by celebrity presenters, this festival-style concert event will feature performances by each artist, including never-before-seen collaborations and covers. Viewers will also get an inside look at the artists’ personal lives and careers through VH1 original short film profiles that will showcase exactly what and why “You Oughta Know” about each of the performers.

Fans can watch the taping of the concert, live as it’s happening, only at YOKconcert.VH1.com on November 11. The live stream will be available on desktop, mobile and tablet devices, and in the VH1 App, and will feature behind-the-scenes coverage, as well as full sets from the performers. The full show and exclusive performances will be available for on demand viewing in the VH1 app and on VH1.com on November 21.

Many “You Oughta Know” artists have gone on to win industry awards and accolades including “Best New Artist” Grammy Awards and nominations. In addition to the “You Oughta Know” alumni performing on the show, this highly acclaimed franchise has helped break artists such as Adele, Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars, Mumford & Sons, Foster The People, The Civil Wars, Goyte and many, many more.

For more information about the show, visit YOKconcert.VH1.com, "Like" VH1 on Facebook and follow @VH1 on Twitter and use the hashtag #YOKconcert to talk about the show.

Official sponsors of the VH1 “You Oughta Know in Concert” are Burger King® and Old Navy.

VH1 “You Oughta Know in Concert” is executive produced by Lee Rolontz and Rick Krim. Producer is Lara Fried and Directed by Joe Demaio.

About VH1 VH1 delivers the ultimate mash-up of music, pop culture and nostalgia for adults who still want to have fun. VH1 is available in 99 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital channels and services including VH1 Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mobile and VH1.com and @VH1, the hub for all things music and pop culture. VH1 is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. For more information, go to www.vh1press.com, VH1.com, or the VH1 Facebook page. Follow us on Twitter @VH1PR. ###

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Contacts: Toni Herron Savage/NY Jake Slane/LA [email protected] [email protected] 212-846-7528 310-752-8370

VH1’S EMMY AWARD-WINNING “ROCK DOCS” FRANCHISE REVISITS THE 10-YEAR TIMES SQUARE TAKEOVER WITH “THE TRL DECADE”

Hour-Long Doc Premieres January 29 at 9:30PM ET/PT

PASADENA, CA –January 14, 2012- VH1 will give viewers a chance to relive all the excitement of the screaming fans, unforgettable moments and music-loving Times Square takeover that was mandatory daily viewing for so many with VH1 Rock Docs Presents: “The TRL Decade,” premiering January 29 at 9:30PM ET/PT.

“The TRL Decade” takes a fun and provocative look at the iconic MTV video countdown show, “Total Request Live,” which aired for 10 years (1998-2008). Beginning as a programming experiment, TRL became a cultural phenomenon, serving as a catalyst for the pop music explosion of the late 1990’s and launching the careers of new artists including Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and many others. With a track record of dramatically impacting record sales, TRL soon became the “must” stop on every artist’s press tour, routinely shutting down Times Square with visits ranging from Michael Jackson to Jay-Z to *N’SYNC to Korn.

While the fun was plentiful, there were serious moments as well. The Backstreet Boys memorably chose the platform to announce bandmate AJ McLean’s decision to enter rehab. In an era pre-dating Twitter and Facebook, TRL also became an important forum for both artists and viewers alike to call-in and be heard after the events of 9/11.

This hour-long special features extensive clips and interviews with creators, fans and artists who appeared on the show, including Good Charlotte, Kid Rock, *N’SYNC, Mandy Moore, Nas, Pete Wentz, Korn, Method Man, Lil Jon and others. Former MTV VJ’s Carson Daly, Damien Fahey, Hilarie Burton, Vanessa Minnillo and La La Anthony also give in-depth interviews and share uncensored moments from the show.

“The TRL Decade” is the newest installment in the Emmy Award -winning VH1 Rock Doc franchise. VH1 Rock Docs are feature-length documentaries that tell unique stories of artists and music from a wide range of genres, styles and musical perspectives. For more information on VH1 Rock Docs go to RockDocs.VH1.com.

“The TRL Decade” is a production of VH1, in association with. Brad Abramson, Stephen Mintz, Shelly Tatro and Jeff Olde are executive producers for VH1. “The TRL Decade” is directed and produced by Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Lauren Lazin.

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ACTRESS, WIFE AND MOM LA LA ANTHONY RETURNS TO VH1 THIS SUMMER WITH SEASON 4 OF “LA LA’S FULL COURT LIFE”

New Season Begins Sunday, July 14 at 10pm ET/PT

New York, NY – July 2, 2013 - VH1 has drafted actress, TV host, businesswoman, wife and mom La La Anthony to continue her mission to have it all for the fourth season of “La La’s Full Court Life” premiering Sunday, July 14 at 10PM.*

As her acting career thrives with roles in the upcoming Hollywood films Think Like A Man Too and Baggage Claim, and TV series including BET’s “Real Husbands of Hollywood” and VH1’s “Single Ladies,” La La continues to prove that she’s unstoppable. Season four finds her working on a new relationship advice book, continuing to volunteer for important causes and launching a clothing line with her stylist, Jason Bolden. But La La never goes it alone, with best friends Po and Dice there for the ride. Season four will also feature appearances by La’s friends Gabrielle Union and Kevin Hart, among others.

But season four will also prove that it’s not always smooth sailing for La La and family. The pressures of a life in the spotlight, including commercial opportunities for son Kiyan, promoting her numerous projects and the ever-invasive media all take an emotional toll. Her anchors Po and Dice will face their own challenges as well, as one reconnects with her estranged father and the other has her first big falling out with La La.

With La La’s NBA superstar husband, doting son, crazy friends and an insane travel and work schedule, her routine is more than a juggling act—it’s a Full Court Life.

“La La’s Full Court Life” is executive produced by Cris Abrego and Angela Aguilera for 51 Minds Entertainment, La La Anthony and Carmelo Anthony for Krossover Entertainment. VH1 executive producers are Jill Holmes and Kristen Kelly.

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Media Contacts: NY - Nyle Washington LA - Jake Slane 212-846-5575 310-752-8370 [email protected] [email protected] For up-to-the-minute and archival press information including releases and photographs, visit VH1′s press- only Web site at www.vh1.com/press.