International superstar to perform live in Jozi
Are you ready to 'work it?' International diva, and the most famous drag artist in the world, RuPaul will be strutting her stuff in Johannesburg and Pretoria during Joburg Pride week this October: presenting a live performance at Therapy's Viva La Glam Pride After-party and launching her new film at Cinema Nouveau screened by Fish Eagle's Pride Film Festival.

The drag superstar singer and actress will be performing her chart-topping hits on stage at Therapy's Viva La Glam Pride After-party at Carfax, proudly presented by Flex Bender, on Saturday October 4th, with a live act that starts at 11pm. The mega party will also boast four dance floors each featuring top South African DJs taking the event's 2008 Pride celebrations into the early hours of the morning.

"This is a major scoop for Joburg's nightlife and the city's Pride celebrations boosting both to an international level," says Therapy co-owner Fulvio De Stefanis. "RuPaul is one of the world's true gay icons, and we're very proud to bring her to South Africa for the first time."

RuPaul is also coming to the country to promote her latest film, Starrbooty, which will be screening exclusively at Cinema Nouveau screened by Fish Eagle's Pride Film Festival around the country. Starrbooty tells the story of a gorgeous crime fighting federal agent named ? you guessed it ? Starbooty, who disposes of villains while becoming entangled in various romantic liaisons. RuPaul, who plays the titular character, will be appearing at the film's glamorous South African premiere on Thursday, October 2nd at Ster-Kinekor Classic, the Zone, Rosebank (Jhb), and will also attend the Pretoria premiere of the film at Brooklyn's Cinema Nouveau on the 3rd.

"It is truly an honour for Ster-Kinekor and Cinema Nouveau to host the world's one & only drag superstar! We can't wait to premiere RuPaul's latest film at our prestigious Pride Film Festival as well as raising funds to further show our support for the local gay/lesbian/transgendered communities," says Paul Burton, Ster-Kinekor Bookings Executive. All proceeds from the premieres will be donated by Cinema Nouveau and Therapy to the non-profit company that runs Joburg Pride on behalf of the gay and lesbian community.

RuPaul is a multi-talented American singer, actor and lyricist who has appeared across a grand spectrum of media. The singer's remake of classic disco anthem 'It's Raining Men', her collaboration with Elton John ('Don't Go Breaking My Heart') and her massive hit 'Supermodel (You better work)' all soared to the top of the charts. RuPaul has also featured on the silver screen, with roles in mainstream cinema as well as in iconic gay films such as To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar and But I'm a Cheerleader. In 1995, RuPaul was signed as the face of MAC cosmetics; making her the first drag supermodel. She is currently working on RuPaul's Drag Race, a reality TV game show that aims to find the number one drag performer in the United States.

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Therapy's Viva La Glam Pride After-party - proudly presented by Flex Bender
Saturday October 4th ? Therapy, Carfax, Newtown, Johannesburg
Doors open at 4pm with shower and change room facilities for revellers wanting to come straight from the Pride march at Zoo Lake. Entrance fees range from R80 between 4pm and 7pm (with no pass-outs) and R150 after 8pm. Pre-sale tickets for the event at R120 per person can be purchased by calling TicketLine 082 16789 or at www.sterkinekor.com. Therapy Happens at Carfax, Pimm Str, Newtown, Johannesburg. Tickets on sale from August 29th.