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RuPaul's DragCon Returns to LA!

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Hollywood, CA (January 15, 2016) – On Friday, January 15, singles tickets go on sale for the second annual RuPaul’s DragCon, taking place on Saturday, May 7 & Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Produced by drag legend RuPaul together with World of Wonder Productions – the creators of the global TV phenomenon, RuPaul’s Drag Race – RuPaul’s DragCon is a HERstory making celebration of the art of drag and self-expression for all.

Tens of thousands will be on hand to mix and mingle with world-renowned drag stars and celebrities, and experience exclusive attractions including screenings, panel discussion, lip sync contests, drag HERstory lessons, fashion and make up tutorials for men and women, and once-in-a-lifetime autograph and photo ops.

Featuring hundreds of sickening vendors, RuPaul’s DragCon transforms the LA Convention Center into a gag-worthy destination for unique apparel, art, make up, custom shoes and many other fabulous products!

Price for single day tickets is ($30). Price for the 2-day all-access tickets are ($50).

The upcoming RuPaul’s DragCon is expected to dramatically exceed last year’s inaugural event, with the increased attendance tripling the Convention Center floor space. So don’t hesitate. Several ticket packages are selling out fast.

“Last year, the launch of RuPaul’s DragCon exceeded everyone’s expectations” said RuPaul. “It was like Star Wars for gay people! So get ready, because this year it’s RuPaul’s DragCon - ‘The Fierce Awakens’ and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever.”

Tickets are available at rupaulsdragcon.com starting at $30. (Please note: VIP Experience tickets have sold out). The RuPaul's DragCon gift bag is a must have and is still available. Fans can purchase photos and autographs at the show. For more info follow DragCon @RuPaulsDragCon, or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RuPauls-DragCon-784024385023730/

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While I'm still a bit miffed with Ru for his stance on the word "Tranny", I can still appreciate the Drag Race.

Season 7 contestants have been announced and it looks like a fantastic battle is on its way.

The girls are:

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RuPaul's Drag Race and Logo TV pulls the "She-Male" Episode

After a firestorm of complaints from LGBT activists and allies, "RuPaul's Drag Race" came to their senses and pulled the problematic "Female or She-male"  episode from the series.

Here's a statement from "RuPaul's Drag Race" and Logo TV sent to HuffPo:

We wanted to thank the community for sharing their concerns around a recent segment and the use of the term 'she-mail' on Drag Race.

Logo has pulled the episode from all of our platforms and that challenge will not appear again.

Furthermore, we are removing the 'You've got she-mail' intro from new episodes of the series.

We did not intend to cause any offense, but in retrospect we realize that it was insensitive. We sincerely apologize.

Classy, but very late.

Carmen Carrera speaks out on the RuPaul Drag Race Anti-Trans Drama

Some of you may know that RPDR is under fire for their She-Male segment. The producers and Logo TV has released statements, but it's poo-putt at best.

Now Carmen, a former contestant and transwoman speaks out on her Facebook page

Some of you guys asked me to make a comment so here it goes...
Although I am certain RuPaul's Drag Race didn't mean to be offensive, let this be a learning experience. I think the show has opened up and educated the minds of many people who were ignorant to the world of drag and has made equality and respect a possibility for those involved, not only as equal beings but as phenomenal artists. There has always been a huge presence of trans artists in the drag scene. "Shemale" is an incredibly offensive term, and this whole business about if you can tell whether a woman is biological or not is getting kind of old. We live in a new world where understanding and acceptance are on the rise. Drag Race should be a little smarter about the terms they use and comprehend the fight for respect trans people are facing every minute of today. They should use their platform to educate their viewers truthfully on all facets of drag performance art. ‪#‎SheHasSpoken‬

Nuff' said.

RuPaul's Drag Race Producers issue a Poo-Putt Apology over Anti-Trans Segment

RuPaul's Drag Race got messy a few weeks ago.

In one of the mini-challenges, the cast members played a game where they had to identify if a woman or a drag star was a “female” or a “she-male”.

Several folks called out RuPaul over that segment. For a while the RuPaul's peeps were quiet, but yesterday they sent this message:

“We delight in celebrating every color in the LGBT rainbow. When it comes to the movement of our trans sisters and trans brothers, we are newly sensitized and more committed than ever to help spread love, acceptance and understanding,” said RuPaul Charles, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Steven Corfe and Mandy Salangsang.

Ummm.... That's a clear non-apology.

Then Logo said:

“We have heard the concerns around this segment. We are committed to sharing a diverse range of trans stories across all of our screens and look forward to featuring positive and groundbreaking stories of trans people in the future.”

Really? Are we still making non-apologies in 2014? Please, do better. That segment hurt a part of our community. You could be a bit more considerate and apologize.

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RuPaul's Drag Race is a Ratings Smash

Logo TV has found some footing in the rating game with RuPaul's Drag Race. Over 400,000 viewers tuned in to see the beautiful mess.

This number represents a 50% increase over last season's opener and clocks in as the highest-rated series premiere in Logo history.  Additionally, the 90-minute, super-sized premiere tallied 481,000 total viewers tuning in to meet the new cast of 13 drag queen hopefuls who will fight it out to be crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar."  The fourth season premiere of "RuPaul's Drag Race" reached nearly one million viewers on its' premiere night.  

Maintaining the ratings momentum, the season premiere of the companion series "Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race" at 10:30PM sped across the finish line with its most-watched premiere ever averaging 254,000 total viewers.

This is the first time Logo has been talked about in a rating positive format. Bravo, Logo TV! Now, continue this success and get rid of the A-List crap.

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