Logo Sets Original Programming Course In 2010 With Four New Shows

‘Rupaul's Drag U,' ‘Kept' among upcoming rookies

By David Tanklefsky -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/12/2010 11:09:46 AM

Logo, MTV Networks' entertainment network for gays and their families and friends, has set an aggressive programming slate with four new shows slated for a 2010 debut. 

RuPaul's Drag U is among the new crop.  The show follows Ru and other drag queens as they give a lift to the looks and lives of people in need of some assistance.  The show premieres in July. 

The Robert Verdi Show Starring Robert Verdi tracks Verdi, which follows the high-stress life of the "stylist of the stars" and his creative team.  It debuts Feb. 10.  The second season of RuPaul's Drag Race has already been picked up and will premiere Feb. 1.

The Arrangement follows the action of a floral design competition and premieres in October. 

Rounding out the lineup is Kept, a project that looks at gay men in New York who aspire to be "kept" by another man.  Kept also debuts in October.

The network has also ordered new episodes of returning series such as Beautiful People, Exes & Ohs, Real Momentum, and The Big Gay Sketch Show.