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Who Is Rupaul
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Author : Nico Medina
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2021-05-11
Who Is Rupaul written by Nico Medina and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-11 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Learn how this Emmy-winning host, producer, and television personality became the world's most famous drag queen. RuPaul Andre Charles always knew he was meant to be a performer. Even as a young child, he loved to dress up and imitate the glamorous women he saw on television. When he turned fifteen, he began studying theater in a performing arts school in Atlanta and never looked back. Ru developed his drag-queen personality and launched his career in the 1980s. He now hosts and judges the widely popular and long-running show RuPaul's Drag Race, which has raised the profile of the art of drag, and drag queens around the world.
The Makeup Of Rupaul S Drag Race
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Author : Jim Daems
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-09-29
The Makeup Of Rupaul S Drag Race written by Jim Daems and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-29 with Performing Arts categories.
Start your engines--for the fun, controversy and life lessons of RuPaul's Drag Race and its spinoff, RuPaul's DragU. This international collection of original essays critically examines the shows' representation of drag within the contexts of the reality TV genre and LGBTQ issues. Contributors focus on the structure of the two programs, the subversive nature of drag itself, the treatment of trans contestants, the issues of race, the language and the shows' handling of LGBTQ political issues. A comprehensive discussion is provided of the shows' premise, the host and the contestants through six seasons of Drag Race and the three seasons of DragU.
And Don T F K It Up
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Author : World of Wonder
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2023-06-06
And Don T F K It Up written by World of Wonder and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-06 with Performing Arts categories.
A definitive history and celebration of the groundbreaking show RuPaul's Drag Race in its first decade, from a Burbank basement set all the way to the Emmy's, and every weave in-between, as told by its stars, producers and fans. Told over the first ten years of a television mainstay, And Don't F&%k It Up tells a cultural history through the stories of the people who lived it: the creators of the RuPaul's Drag Race, the contestants, the crew, the judges, and even some key (famous) fans. It begins with RuPaul's decades-long friendship and business relationship with World of Wonder Productions, the entertainment company that helped launch him into superstardom, and later talked him into giving a drag reality show a chance. From there, it follows the growth and evolution of the show—and its queens—through a decade of gag-worthy seasons, serving up all kinds of behind-the-scenes realness. With a history as shady and funny as it is dramatic and inspiring, And Don't F&%k It Up shows how RuPaul's Drag Race is a mirror reflecting the cultural and political mores of our time. Its meteoric rise to becoming a once-in-a-generation success story is explored here as never before, in intimate, exuberant, unfettered detail.
The House Of Hidden Meanings A Memoir
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Author : RuPaul
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2024-03-05
The House Of Hidden Meanings A Memoir written by RuPaul and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-05 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
From international drag superstar and pop culture icon RuPaul, comes his most revealing and personal work to date—a brutally honest, surprisingly poignant, and deeply intimate memoir of growing up Black, poor, and queer in a broken home to discovering the power of performance, found family, and self-acceptance.
Rupaul S Drag Race And Philosophy
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Author : Hendrik Kempt
language : en
Publisher: Open Court Publishing
Release Date : 2019-12-03
Rupaul S Drag Race And Philosophy written by Hendrik Kempt and has been published by Open Court Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-03 with Philosophy categories.
As RuPaul has said, this is the Golden Age of Drag—and that’s chiefly the achievement of RuPaul’s Drag Rac,/i>e, which in its eleventh year is more popular than ever, and has now become fully mainstream in its appeal. The show has an irresistible allure for folks of all persuasions and proclivities. Yet serious or philosophical discussion of its exponential success has been rare. Now at last we have RuPaul’s Drag Race and Philosophy, shining the light on all dimensions of this amazing phenomenon: theories of gender construction and identity, interpretations of RuPaul’s famous quotes and phrases, the paradoxes of reality shows, the phenomenology of the drag queen, and how the fake becomes the truly authentic. Among the thought-provoking issues examined in this path-breaking and innovative volume: ● What Should a Queen Do? Marta Sznajder looks at RuPaul’s Drag Race from the perspective of rationality. Where contestants have to eliminate each other, the prisoner’s dilemma and other well-known situations emerge. ● Reading Is Fundamental! Lucy McAdams analyzes two different, important speech acts that regularly appear on Drag Race—reading and throwing shade. ● The Values of Drag Race. Guilel Treiber observes two competing sets of values being presented in Drag Race. The more openly advertised “charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent,” advancing the skills of every single contender, are opposed by the fading set of “acceptance, support, solidarity, and empowerment,” which has historically been the cornerstone of the LGBTI+ community. ● The Importance of Being Fabulous. Holly Onclin challenges the preconceived notion that drag queens are mainly about female impersonation and instead proposes to understand drag queens as impersonators of celebrity. ● RuPaul Is a Better Warhol. Megan Volpert compares RuPaul and Andy Warhol in their shared pursuit of realness. ● Is Reading Someone to Filth Allowed? Rutger Birnie asks whether there are ethical restrictions on reading someone, since reads are ultimately insults and could cause harm. ● Serving Realness? Dawn Gilpin and Peter Nagy approach the concept of realness in Drag Race, to discuss the differences between realness, authenticity and the nature of being. ● Death Becomes Her. Hendrik Kempt explores the topic of death both in philosophy and in Drag Race, starting from the claim that “Philosophy is training for death.” ● We’re All Born Naked. Oliver Norman follows up on Ru’s mantra, “We are all born naked and the rest is drag.” ● Fire Werk with Me. Carolina Are looks into the fan-subcultures of Drag Race and Twin Peaks, which have come together to form a unique sub-subculture, in which members of both fan-subcultures create memes and idiosyncrasies. ● Towards a Healthier Subjectivity? Ben Glaister looks at the way Drag Race contestants adopt their drag personae almost as second selves, without finding themselves violating their other self. ● RuPaul versus Zarathustra. Julie and Alice van der Wielen ask the question, Who would win an intellectual lip-sync battle—RuPaul or Nietzsche’s Zarathustra? ● Playing with Glitter? Fernando Pagnoni and pals explore the game and play elements of Drag Race. ● The Origins of Self-Love. Anna Fennell expounds upon RuPaul’s question, “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?” ● The Sublime. Sandra Ryan thinks about Kant’s concept of the sublime and explores how we find its applications in Drag Race. ● You Want to Be Anonymous? You Better Work! Alice Fox watches Drag Race through the lens of criminal law and the problem of decreasing anonymity through ubiquitous data surveillance. Drag Race can teach us how to create misleading patterns of online behavior and public presentation to render the blackbox persona useless. ● Drag and Vulnerability. Anneliese Cooper contrasts Drag Race’s demand for vulnerability and perceived authenticity with the inherent inauthenticity of creating a new persona.
Rupaul S Drag Race And The Shifting Visibility Of Drag Culture
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Author : Niall Brennan
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-08-25
Rupaul S Drag Race And The Shifting Visibility Of Drag Culture written by Niall Brennan and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-25 with Performing Arts categories.
This book identifies and analyzes the ways in which RuPaul’s Drag Race has reshaped the visibility of drag culture in the US and internationally, as well as how the program has changed understandings of reality TV. This edited volume illustrates how drag has become a significant aspect of LGBTQ experience and identity globally through RuPaul’s Drag Race, and how the show has reformed a media landscape in which competition and reality itself are understood as given. Taking on lenses addressing race, ethnicity, geographical origin, cultural identity, physicality and body image, and participation in drag culture across the globe, this volume offers critical, non-traditional, and first-hand perspectives on drag culture.
Introduction To Rupaul S Drag Race Season 15
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Author : Gilad James, PhD
language : en
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
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Introduction To Rupaul S Drag Race Season 15 written by Gilad James, PhD and has been published by Gilad James Mystery School this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Music categories.
RuPaul's Drag Race, a popular American reality television show that celebrates the art of drag, is back with its 15th season. The show has a brand new cast of queens, all of whom are competing to become America's next drag superstar. The season kicks off with some spectacular performances, with each queen attempting to make a mark on the judging panel. The show features some of the country's most talented drag performers, who showcase their skills in a number of challenges and lip sync battles. Some of the challenges that the queens will have to overcome this season include acting, singing, dancing, comedy, and fashion design. In each episode, the queens will be judged on their performances by a panel of judges, which includes host RuPaul, as well as guest judges from the worlds of fashion, entertainment, and the LGBTQ+ community. The losing queen of each episode will have to lip sync for her life against another queen, with the winner being allowed to stay in the competition. The show is widely known for its fierce competition, high fashion, and memorable catchphrases. Drag Race has become a cultural phenomenon over the years, and the 15th season promises to be just as entertaining and exciting as the previous ones. In this book we discuss topics such as: Introduction: Background on RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 15 overview Contestants: Meet the queens, Queen bios Challenges: Mini challenges, Main challenges, Guest judges Runway: Themes, Looks Drama: Confessionals, Backstage moments Eliminations: Lipsync for your life, Untucked Winners: Episode winners, Season winner Impact: Diversity and representation, Pop culture influence Future of the show: Speculation for future seasons, Fan theories Conclusion: Reflection on season 15 and Final thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race. Quizzes are provided at the end of each section.
Rupaul S Drag Race And The Cultural Politics Of Fame
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Author : John Mercer
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-10-10
Rupaul S Drag Race And The Cultural Politics Of Fame written by John Mercer and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-10 with Social Science categories.
This book explores the connections between drag stardom and contemporary sexual and cultural politics in the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise. With Drag Race alumni achieving fame in fields such as music, fashion, theatre and beyond, this edited collection interrogates the relationships between gender, sexuality, performance, identity and celebrity culture that lie at the very heart of the show. RuPaul’s Drag Race has recently completed its 15th season after having won 26 Emmys. The show is a popular culture phenomenon, broadcasting drag into the homes of middle America, spawning spin off shows and an ever-expanding international franchise. Its success has made global stars of its host, guest judges and contestants alike. This edited collection explores the connections between drag stardom and contemporary sexual and cultural politics that RuPaul’s Drag Race stages and dramatizes. Alumni of Drag Race have gone on to become globally famous. Adore Delano and Sharon Needles have launched music careers. Violet Chachki is the first drag model to become the face of Bettie Page Lingerie whilst Jinkx Monsoon has achieved success as a Broadway star. In 2017 RuPaul was named as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. Above everything else RuPaul’s Drag Race is a show about celebrating the glamour, artifice and the labour of fame. Whilst Drag Race has already attracted scholarly attention (Brennan & Gudelunas eds. 2017) the relationships between gender, sexuality, performance, identity and celebrity culture that lie at the heart of its dynamic and appeal remain to be explored. RuPaul’s Drag Race and the Cultural Politics of Fame will be a key resource for academics, researchers, and advanced students of Media and Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Performing Arts, Media and Film Studies, Communication Studies and Sociology. The chapters included in this book were originally published as a special issue of Celebrity Studies.
Rupaul In His Own Words
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Author : Rachel Hinton
language : en
Publisher: Agate Publishing
Release Date : 2020-02-11
Rupaul In His Own Words written by Rachel Hinton and has been published by Agate Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Get inside the head of RuPaul: award-winning TV personality, musician, actor, LGBTQ+ icon, business mogul, and the most influential drag queen in the world. This collection of quotes has been carefully curated from RuPaul’s numerous public statements—interviews, books, social media posts, television appearances, and more. It’s a comprehensive picture of his decades-long career, his transformative effect on pop culture, and his wise perspective on identity, love, and life. Now, for the first time, you can find his most inspirational, thought-provoking quotes in one place.
Rupaul S Drag Race
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Author : RuPaul's Drag Race
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2017-09-26
Rupaul S Drag Race written by RuPaul's Drag Race and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-26 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Includes 10 illustrated punch-out paper dolls of the winning contestants from the first 8 seasons, including the winners from the first 8 seasons of the Emmy® Nominated RuPaul's Drag Race, and the winners of the first 2 seasons of Drag Race All Stars. 8 Winners - BeBe Zahara Benet, Tyra Sanchez, Raja, Sharon Needles, Jinkx Monsoon, Bianca Del Rio, Violet Chachki, and Bob the Drag Queen. 2 All-Star Winners: Chad Michaels, Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 Foreword by Michelle Visage. Featuring 10 board pages and 64 regular pages.