RuPaul News, Music Videos and LGBTQ Culture

RuPaul remains one of the most influential figures in LGBTQ entertainment, music, television, and popular culture. The JRL CHARTS Gay Music News RuPaul archive delivers comprehensive coverage of new music releases, classic video restorations, career achievements, industry developments, and cultural impact.

From groundbreaking dance music hits to global media success, this section tracks the evolution of a performer whose contributions have helped shape LGBTQ visibility and representation for generations.

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7 06, 2026

RuPaul’s ‘Back To My Roots’ Returns in Stunning 4K Remaster on YouTube

By Michael Jacobs|2026-06-07T00:32:33-07:00June 7th, 2026|Categories: Gay Music News, LGBT News, New Music Videos|Tags: gay music news, gay music videos, Gay Pop Music News, jrl charts music news, LGBTQ Music History, queer pop artists, RuPaul, RuPaul Back To My Roots, Summer Songs 2026, Tommy Boy Records, YouTube Music Premieres|

By: Michael Jacobs, Senior Correspondent | K-Pop Music News NEW YORK, NY — (June 7, 2026) — Music fans and LGBTQ audiences can now experience one of RuPaul’s most influential early career hits in a whole new way as Tommy Boy Records officially premieres the remastered 4K edition of “Back To My Roots”. Originally released [...]

8 08, 2022

RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Shea Couleé Drops ‘Let Go & Your Name’ M/V

By Michael Jacobs|2026-03-31T16:27:53-07:00August 8th, 2022|Categories: Gay Music News, LGBT News, New Music Videos|Tags: gay music news, HausDown Records LLC, Live Nation Video Network, new music videos online, pop music, RuPaul, RuPaul's Drag Race superstar, Shea Coulee|

LAS VEGAS, NV — (08-08-22) — The renowned RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars winner Shea Couleé, drops 'Let Go & Your Name' M/V on YouTube. While fans will remember Shea Couleé' performance of the track on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7, the official music video for the dance tracks are now in full bloom and [...]

20 09, 2021

RuPaul Slays Record for Emmy Wins by a Black Artist for Drag Race

By Michael Jacobs|2026-03-31T16:27:54-07:00September 20th, 2021|Categories: LGBT News, New TV Show Trailers|Tags: 71st Emmy Awards Rupaul wins, RuPaul, RuPaul makes history Emmy Awards, Rupaul wins big Emmy Awards, RuPauls drag race tv series|

HOLLYWOOD, CA — (09-20-21) — RuPaul makes the history books, setting a record for the most Emmy Award wins ever by a Black artist. The "RuPaul's Drag Race" TV series' executive producer and host picked up his 11th Emmy at the 71st Annual Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, beating out other nominees [...]

15 09, 2020

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race:’ World of Wonder Unveil a Chi Chi DeVayne Edit of ‘The Realness’ From Season 8

By Michael Jacobs|2026-03-31T16:27:54-07:00September 15th, 2020|Categories: Gay Music News|Tags: Bob the Drag Queen, Chi Chi DeVayne, Chi Chi DeVayne Edit, Dance, gay music news, Kim Chi, Naomi Smalls, new music videos online, pop music, RuPaul, RuPaul Realness Music Video|

HOLLYWOOD, CA — (09-15-20) — RuPaul and the cast of Season 8 unveiled their tribute to the late iconic Chi Chi DeVayne, with 'RuPaul: The Realness MV : (Chi Chi DeVayne Edit), featuring RuPaul and the top four from Season 8; Chi Chi DeVayne, Naomi Smalls, Kim Chi and Bob the Drag Queen. Official Statement [...]

18 05, 2020

RuPaul Raises $100K for Planned Parenthood on ‘The Price Is Right’

By Michael Jacobs|2026-03-31T16:27:55-07:00May 18th, 2020|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: anti abortion, birth control, Breaking Celebrity News, cancer screening and prevention, CBS the price is right, Celebrity Breaking News, conservative media the price is right, Drew Carey, Emmy Award-winning host, general health care, hormone therapy, infertility services, lgbt politics, politics, pro choice, RuPaul, RuPaul Charles, Rupaul donation planned parenthood, RuPaul the price is right, Rupaul's Drag Race, STD testing and treatment, well-woman exams|

LOS ANGELES — (05-18-20) — RuPaul made history last week raising nearly $100K for Planned Parenthood on the Price Is Right. CBS and The Price Is Right immediately came under fire after it was announced on that the total sum of $97,266 would be donated to the non-profit reproductive and sexual health organization, Planned Parenthood. [...]

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