La Toya Jackson To Guest Judge On "RuPaul's Drag Race"

Top Quote February 7th and April 11th on Logo at 10/9C. End Quote
  • Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) January 29, 2011 - La Toya Jackson will guest judge on the third season of "RuPaul's Drag Race" airing on Logo, February 7, 2011 and April 11, 2011 at 10/9C. La Toya will act as a voice of reason as she aids RuPaul in eliminating drag queen hopefuls who are vying to be crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar." La Toya will be judging contestants on their fashion sense, style and personality.

    "RuPaul's Drag Race" tears up the runway with the only drag reality competition on television. RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen acts as the show's host. The 12 drag queen hopefuls are competing for the coveted title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" and also a prize package that includes a headlining spot on Logo's Drag Race Tour, featuring cocktails perfected by ABSOLUTŪ, a lifetime supply of Kryolan Professional Make-up and a cash prize of $75,000.

    Jackson commented, "I had an amazing time on this show and I love, love, love RuPaul! The ladies in the competition were exquisite and creative and I know the audience will love this season."

    This season is sure to be full of catfights, drama, laughs and tears. In La Toya's second guest judging episode of the season airing on April 11th La Toya's highest airing single, "Just Want to Dance" is featured. Other judges this season include, Sharon Osbourne, Carmen Electra, Margaret Cho, Amber Rose and Vanessa Williams.

    La Toya will be a contestant herself on the 11th season of NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice," premiering on March 6, 2011. Hosted by Donald Trump, the celebrity version of the show features business-style challenges in which the rich and famous compete to raise money for charity, rather than a job with Trump. La Toya will be competing against Dionne Warwick, Meat Loaf and Mark McGrath, to name a few.

    "RuPaul's Drag Race" is produced by World of Wonder Productions with Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Chris McKim and RuPaul Charles serving as Executive Producers. Dave Mace and Pamela Post serve as Executive Producers for Logo.

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    ABOUT WORLD OF WONDER
    World of Wonder (WOW) was founded by Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey and has created a library of branded properties across all platforms, including such well known films as "Party Monster," "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," "Inside Deep Throat" and television shows "Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood," "Million Dollar Listing," "RuPaul's Drag Race," "Fantasia for Real," "The Fabulous Beekman Boys" and the entertainment blog The WOW Report (www.worldofwonder.net).

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