TRANSform Me’s Laverne Cox recently stopped by the VH1 Digital office for an extensive chat on her life, her show and, of course, transgenderism. In the clip above, Laverne talks about what it was like to be transgender as a child and the scorn she faced at school, as well as at home. Below, we talk about the progressive embrace of transgender identity that (in Laverne’s life, at least) runs parallel to the embrace of a traditionally feminine appearance, as well as the word “tranny” and whether it’s pejorative in Laverne’s opinion:

There’s lots more at the video page, including a discussion on why Laverne’s life experience gives her all the qualification that she needs to perform makeovers, and transgender women’s place in pop culture.

Watch the entire, extensive interview.

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As she did last season, house manager Jennifer Gimenez is set to give us her weekly take on each episode of Sober House with Dr. Drew. Below, Jenn talks about the second episode of the show: Kari Ann’s departure, Seth’s return and Mike’s opiate withdrawal.

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A Basement Affair’s Melody was known for being “the nice one” (she got sent home for “being too perfect,” even!), but that doesn’t mean she can’t throw shade with the best of them. “She looks worn, and I think she’s had a lot more life experiences than I have, even though I’m older,” she says about her on-air nemesis Dana’s ageist insults. More on those and everything else below…

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Dr. Drew and VH1’s Celebrity Rehab franchise took over The View today, on a special episode about women with addiction. On hand were Celebrity Rehab 3’s Mindy McCready and Mackenzie Phillips (rocking her $50,000 makeover), Sex Rehab’s Jennie Ketcham and Sober House’s house leader Jennifer Gimenez. I was also there to snap some pictures and get the behind-the-scenes dirt, although there wasn’t much of the latter to be had. I guess the less dirt the better for anyone, especially recovering addicts. Everyone looked great, though (I can only assume that watching yourself in treatment can be very upgrade-inspiring), and everyone was completely approachable and friendly. I sat down for an impromptu interview with Mackenzie, which she agreed to on the spot (that will run later this week), talked blogging with Jennie (who regularly shares her life and thoughts on Becoming Jennie) and finally got to meet the remarkably warm Jenn, whom I’ve spoken to every week Sober House has been on since the beginning but only today got to meet.

In all, it was a nice time. Check the gallery below for proof, but before that, check out this clip from the taping, in which Drew handles the question of exploitation that seems to pop up almost every time anyone talks to him about these shows. The answer he gives is not only succinct, it’s pragmatic.

Also on hand were reps from the Partnership for a Drug Free America (see the gallery below). Drew showed off the Rx Locker, a product he endorses. Finally, behind-the-scenes shots are below!

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Posted above is Drag Ya Later, the rockin’ video recap for Episode 6 of RuPaul’s Drag Race 2, featuring John Polly and Jon Mallow of Logo’s NewNowNext blog. Henry Rollins, Jessica Wild as the Latina Lita Ford and Jujubee’s episode domination are among the items discussed. Also at NewNowNext is an interview with this week’s eliminated contestant, Sahara Davenport, as well as an item about Miley Cyrus’ self-professed “addiction” to Drag Race. How exciting would it be for pop culture if her addiction started to reflect in her own style? Everything’s coming up white pumps for Miley in ‘10!

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We asked you to ask TRANSform Me’s Laverne Cox whatever you wanted. You did, and now we have your answers. In the video above, Laverne answers your questions on people changing their minds after gender-transitioning, her family’s reaction to her own transition, being a role model and more.

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We have a slew of new shows set to debut next month. Check the press release and promo shots below!

The month of April brings four brand new series to VH1. Beginning on April 11, Sunday nights are better than ever with Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business, Basketball Wives and What Chilli Wants. Rounding out this superstar night of shows includes Brandy and Ray J Norwood, NBA wife Shaunie O’Neal and her fellow basketball wives as well as pop superstar Chilli from TLC. Moving into Monday nights starting on April 12, Master Matchmakers Steve and his mom JoAnn Ward are back with the new series VH1 Tough Love Couples. This time, Steve and JoAnn take on couples who are all at a major crossroad in their relationship.

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VH1 Tough Love is coming back, and this time the house is more crowded then ever! See, instead of setting a group of women on the path to successful romance, Master Matchmakers Steve and JoAnn Ward will be taking on couples this time. Check the brief press release below (it’s part of our April premieres announcement) and below that, get your first up-close look at the couples…

VH1 Tough Love is back with an all new twist! This time around, matchmaking mother and son team, Steve and JoAnn Ward, welcome six couples who are all on the brink of deciding whether to get engaged or break up. These couples represent various archetypes like The Drama-ramas, The High School Sweethearts and The Cheaters. Over the course of eight weeks, Steve and JoAnn will put these couples to the ultimate test to see if they are truly a perfect match. The couples will endure lessons designed to test their relationships on every level. From sex and temptation to money and communication, each episode’s lesson coincides with issues that make-or-break every relationship. At the end, each couple will be forced to take a long, hard look at their relationship in crisis. With Steve and JoAnn’s guidance, they will determine if they’re finally ready to take a big leap and get married or call it quits and move on. VH1 Tough Love Couples premieres on VH1 Monday, April 12 at 9:00 PM.

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Are you ready to rock?

Seriously, there are so many goat horns in this episode, it’s like Rock of Love all over again.

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Hey look, it’s a rumple in the jungle:

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