Drag Race (franchise)
International reality television drag competition format
Summary
Drag Race is a drag queen reality competition television franchise, created by American drag entertainer RuPaul with production company World of Wonder. The franchise originated with RuPaul's Drag Race, which premiered in the United States in 2009. The objective of that series is to crown "America's Next Drag Superstar" who possesses the traits of "charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent". The original series is often credited for bringing drag into the mainstream. The popularity of the original series led to the creation of a media franchise including spin-offs and international adaptations.
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