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Currently nominated for eight 2022 Emmys, including outstanding reality competition program — an award the show has won for the past four.
In the mini challenge, the queens create paper versions of classic celebrity red carpet outfits.

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RuPaul's Daytime Talk Show Not Moving Forward in Syndication After 3-Week Trial Run

RuPaul Charles‘s new syndicated daytime talk show won’t be shantaying onto national television screens this fall.

The star’s eponymous program, which ran for a three-week trial over the summer on seven Fox stations, is not moving ahead with a syndicated run, PEOPLE can confirm. Variety was first to report the news.

Fox has found success with trial runs of daytime shows in the past. The format previously helped launch both The Wendy Williams Show and The Real into syndication.

RuPaul found the iconic drag performer, 59, interviewing both celebrities and newsmakers, with a focus on aspiration and empowerment.

“Now more than ever before we need a global voice that will help everyday people navigate this unique time in history,” Charles said in a statement back in April. “Not only do I want to be a part of that conversation, I want to help facilitate it.”

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Of course, Charles is still plenty b

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When you say RuPaul, you don't just say a name—you say a revolution. You summon an embodiment of creativity, boldness, and resilience that has been captivating audiences for decades. From the clubs of Atlanta to the runways of RuPaul's Drag Race, he has defied norms, shattered ceilings, and etched his legacy in the bedrock of contemporary pop culture. And how does one quantify this extraordinary tale of perseverance? RuPaul's net worth of $60 million in 2023, according to Fresherslive, offers a numerical hint.

The Sanctum Of San Diego: Early Life & Rising

RuPaul (center) with Dave Grohl, Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic of Nirvana (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Born RuPaul Andre Charles in 1960 in San Diego, California, RuPaul didn't have the easiest of beginnings. Raised by a single mother alongside his three sisters, his early years blended hardship and hope. The family had little money but an abundance of spirit. RuPaul found his escape in the arts as a child, gravitating towards the world of performance and expression. Even in those formative years, the g

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Michael Sam Honored at the ESPYs

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On Wednesday, Michael Sam (Out's August Cover Star) was honored with Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2014 ESPY Awards. Not limited to athletes, the award recognizes people in the sports industry who have broken down barriers. Previous recipients include Robin Roberts and Billie Jean King.

Accepting the award from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Sam was greeted with a standing ovation before delivering a touching speech inspired by Ashe's own words. "Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can," Sam said -- and then adding: "Those were the words to live by, whether you're black or white, young or old, straight or gay. ... Football raised me, football taught me about hard work."

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Clearly moved, the emotional Sam also said:

"The way I see it, my responsibility at this moment in history is to stand up for everybody out there who wants nothing more than to be themselves openly. Recently, a friend asked me to talk to his s