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RuPaul (born '''RuPaul Charles''' on November 17 , 1960 ) is an American Drag performer, Singer , Actor and Writer who gained world-wide notoriety in the 1990s ; appearing in a wide variety of television programs, films, and musical albums. Though a catty attitude is often associated with drag queens, RuPaul intentionally set himself apart with a "love one another" attitude. Although primarily known for his extravagant drag queen persona, RuPaul has performed as a man in a number of roles, usually billed as RuPaul Charles. BIOGRAPHY Born in . In 1994, RuPaul recorded a renewed version of Elton John 's 1970s hit single "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" for John's ''Duets'' album, and filmed a video for the track with John. RuPaul caused a bit of controversy at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards when he was given the opportunity to present an award with legendary actor Milton Berle , who performed an altogether different type of drag early in his career. The two had conflicts back-stage, and when Berle inappropriately touched RuPaul's breasts, RuPaul ad-libbed the line "So you used to wear gowns, but now you're wearing diapers." The press picked this up as a crack in the "love everyone" message RuPaul presented, and depicted the incident as a young newcomer treating a legend poorly. Eventually the hullabaloo faded. In 1995 , RuPaul was signed to a modeling contract for MAC Cosmetics , making him the first Transvestite Supermodel . He began releasing Pop albums starting with '' Supermodel Of The World '' in 1993, which spawned the #1 dance hit " Supermodel (You Better Work) ". In 1996 , he landed a talk show on VH1 , appropriately called '' The RuPaul Show '', where he interviewed Celebrity guests and musical acts. Because of his strong fan base within the Gay Community , RuPaul has performed at Gay Pride events and numerous gay venues. In 1997 , he released a Christmas album entitled '' Ho, Ho, Ho '' and has had guest appearances in many films including both '' Brady Bunch Movies '', in which he played Jan's female guidance counselor. It was also in 1996 that RuPaul helped launch the return of WKTU radio in New York City . RuPaul would serve as host of the morning show on WKTU until 1998. RuPaul was nominated for an Emmy award for his role (as a man) alongside Linda Hamilton in the made-for-TV Movie '' A Mother's Prayer ''. In the late 1990s he released his Autobiography , '' Lettin' It All Hang Out ''. In 1997, he teamed with Martha Wash to remake the classic disco anthem, "It's Raining Men". In 2004 , RuPaul released his third album, ''Red Hot''. It received some dance radio and club play, but very little press coverage. On his Blog , RuPaul discussed how he felt betrayed by the entertainment industry, particularly the gay press. In one incident he noted that the magazine Entertainment Weekly refused to review the album, but instead asked him to make a comedic contribution to a fashion review article. He likened the experience to "a black person being invited to a party but only if they'll serve." TRIVIA
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