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In the past few days the RuPaul empire has been in full swing with a blend of business moves show announcements live spectacle and that ever-present digital sparkle. October cracked open with new headlines as World of Wonder the creative powerhouse behind RuPaul’s Drag Race dropped a video featuring Mama Ru herself declaring that casting for season 19 is now officially open. Shot with some spooky white contacts for maximum drama Ru called on aspiring queens to bring their charisma uniqueness nerve and talent making it clear that the work room doors are wide open for fresh faces. The announcement circulated across social media and was quickly picked up by PinkNews which pointed out that even though season 18 of Drag Race has not yet aired the gears for season 19 are churning already. RuPaul enthusiastically teased that this could be the beginning of the rest of your life—a headline moment for Drag Race diehards and a solid hint at the franchise’s relentless momentum.
Beyond broadcast RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq the World Tour is barreling across North America with show dates selling out. Werq the World is being billed as the most important night in herstory and is bringing leading queens and massive production value to revered stages like the Paramount Theatre in Seattle on October 14. The tour is a sweeping spectacle packed with fashion fierce performances and that signature Drag Race humor underscoring RuPaul’s skill at turning drag into a global festival circuit. American Arenas reports that tickets are in hot demand and the tour is moving city to city giving fans a giant dose of live Drag Race energy.
On the UK front RuPaul might not be onscreen every single week but his signature remains stamped on the franchise as RuPaul’s Drag Race UK kicked off a new season on BBC Three with fresh contestants strutting their stuff and Ru checking in to offer classic encouragement and sharp wit. Social chatter has been lively especially around standout contestants like Viola a musical textiles graduate turned violinist queen who’s now in the UK spotlight.
Money matters are alive and well with AOL covering RuPaul’s robust net worth pointing to $60 million by 2024 built largely from Drag Race franchise deals spin-offs international versions and other ventures like House of Love canned cocktails and a ever-expanding music catalog. His presence as a mogul is described as unstoppable and media recaps continue to spotlight his half-EGOT status now holding more Emmys than any other person of color in television history.
At this time there are no major scandals or unconfirmed rumors swirling around Ru. The headlines are focused on the expansion of his business empire unwavering control of mainstream drag artistry and continued role as a pop culture oracle for acceptance reinvention and shade—always fiercely on his own terms.
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