The Vivienne Takes on Hollywood
2020 · BBC Three · 15 min · 1 season
S01E06 · BTS Realness
Fri, 15 May, 3:00 am
The big day is finally here, The Vivienne is ready to shoot her first music video! But when things don't quite work out as planned, Viv receives some heavenly guidance from her idol, Cher... or at least someone who looks and sounds a lot like her - Chad Michaels.
About
The winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, The Vivienne redeems her prize for earning the title of The First Drag Race UK Superstar and embarks on an adventure to Hollywood, as she prepares to make her first ever music video.
In each weekly episode, she is coached along the way by well known Hollywood characters. From voice coaches to acting gurus, and Hollywood producers to choreographers, they all offer The Vivienne their top tips to make it big in Hollywood - and an insight into the underbelly of showbusiness.
Episodes
- E01
Sing Out, Viv!
Fri, 10 Apr· 15 minThis week, Viv's guest is Tony Award-winning singer Marissa Jaret Winokur. Viv and Marissa meet at a piano bar to start practicing The Viv's vocals for her hot new single.
- E02
Motivation 101
Fri, 17 Apr· 16 minLate to her meeting with motivational speaker, actor, and all-star improviser – Daniel Franzese is going to help The Viv find all the motivation she needs to exude regal realness on camera for her music video. Viv lets down her guard to give an emotional performance during a impromptu monologue.
- E03
Hollywood Advice
Fri, 24 Apr· 14 minThe Viv goes to meet Hollywood legend, Bruce Vilanch! He's the diva whisperer who has worked with all the greats in this town – Elizabeth Taylor,Bette Midler, and CHER! Bruce will coach Viv on what it really takes to become a true Hollywood diva.
- E04
Wigging Out
Fri, 1 May· 15 minThe Viv hightails it to an early dance rehearsal with world renowned choreographer – Mark Kanemura. Mark is going to make sure that Viv is in top form for her dance number. As Mark begins to teach the choreography, he realizes that may have his work MORE than cut out for him...
- E05
WeHo No She Betta Don't!
Fri, 8 May· 16 minThe Viv meets up with some friends at Micky's – West Hollywood's hottest drag spot. After a couple drinks and noticing all the HOT go-go boy dancers, Viv decides to hold an open casting call for backup dancers to appear in her music video. The go-go boy audition is guided with the help of local go-go boy expert, Chester Lockhart.
- E06
BTS Realness
Fri, 15 May· 14 minThe big day is finally here, The Vivienne is ready to shoot her first music video! But when things don't quite work out as planned, Viv receives some heavenly guidance from her idol, Cher... or at least someone who looks and sounds a lot like her - Chad Michaels.
Cast
The Vivienne
The Vivienne