BIG FREEDIA: QUEEN OF BOUNCE SHAKES UP HIGHEST SEASON PREMIERE IN FUSE NETWORK’S 12-YEAR HISTORY

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New York, NY – March 3, 2015 – Fuse, the national television network dedicated to music, today announced that the third season premiere of its half-hour docu-series, Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce, ranked as the #1 season premiere of all time for the network.  The season three premiere broke its own ratings records delivering 300,000 Total Viewers and posting double-digit gains among Total Viewer delivery (+41 percent), P18-34 delivery (+23 percent) and Household ratings (+38%) compared to its second season premiere - based on Nielsen Live+3 for the season premiere that aired February 25 at 11 p.m. ET/10 p.m. CT on Fuse.

  Season three record breaking premiere continues the stellar ratings growth and follows the record-breaking season two premiere for the series.  Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce premiered its second season on June 11, 2014 and more than tripled viewership among P18-34 viewers (+223 percent) while growing its audience among Total Viewers (+68 percent), compared with the October 2, 2013 season one premiere. The ratings growth continued throughout the second season with substantial growth from season one, averaging +74 percent more Total Viewers and +192 percent more P18-34 viewers 

Source: Nielsen, Live+3, premiere/new episodes from Season 2 (6/11-7/30/14) and Season 1 (10/02-11/20/13.)  

Winner of the 2014 GLAAD Media Award and nominated for 2015 GLAAD Media Award, Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce gives an unfiltered, all access look into the professional and personal journey of the New Orleans native.  Season 3, finds Big Freedia setting off on his biggest tour yet, and each stop brings a new challenge. After dealing with the loss of his mother and working his way to the top, Freedia must translate his newfound fame into a successful career at the same time his personal life is heading towards uncharted territory. The queen diva, who has twerked his way into viewers’ hearts, has established himself as the mainstream Queen of Bounce. More fame means more drama and Freedia’s heart is on the line as the road takes a toll on him emotionally and physically.  

Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce is executive produced by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Chris McKim and Tom Campbell of World of Wonder (RuPaul's Drag Race, Million Dollar Listing, Life with La Toya).  

A memoir entitled “Big Freedia: God Save The Queen Diva!” is set for release July 7 and the artist begins a new slate of U.S. and international tour dates beginning March 6 in San Francisco and ending May 2 in New Orleans, Louisiana.    

About Fuse 

Fuse (www.fuse.tv), the national television network dedicated to music, brings viewers closer to their favorite artists and bands by featuring original series and specials, news, exclusive interviews, live concerts and video blocks – all rooted in the music experience. Celebrating the hit makers of today, familiar favorites and edgy newcomers, Fuse accommodates the wide ranging tastes and attitudes of its 18-34 year-old audience with compelling music programming on-air, on-line, on-demand, in HD and via mobile technologies.    

About World of Wonder  

Innovative production company World of Wonder is behind such entertaining hit series as RuPaul's Drag Race (Logo), Million Dollar Listing (Bravo), #CandidlyNicole (Vh1), Big Freedia (Fuse), Life With La Toya (OWN), and Island Hunters (HGTV). RuPaul’s Drag Race (Logo) won the 2014 TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming. Big Freedia (Fuse) won the 2014 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Program, and Million Dollar Listing NY (Bravo) was a 2014 Emmy® Award nominee for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program. World of Wonder has also created award-winning films and documentaries such as Inside Deep Throat, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Wishful Drinking, Monica in Black and White, and The Last Beekeeper, which won an Emmy® Award for Outstanding Nature Programming. Seven of their films have premiered at the Sundance Film festival including Becoming Chaz and Party Monster, the documentary and feature film starring Macaulay Culkin. Their most recent feature I Am Britney Jean (E!) offers an intimate look at Britney Spears' journey into residency in Las Vegas. World of Wonder has created a substantial digital footprint with its YouTube channel WOWPresents, along with an award-winning blog, The WOW Report. Co-founders Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey authored The World According to Wonder, celebrating 21 years of production, which can be found online at http://worldofwonder.net/. Randy and Fenton will be honored with the IDA Pioneer Award in December 2014, celebrating exceptional achievement, leadership, and vision in the nonfiction and documentary community.      

Big Freedia: Queen Of Bounce

Big Freedia: Queen Of Bounce

Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce - Trailer

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Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce - Trailer

Big Freedia’s Twerk of Art

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Big Freedia’s Twerk of Art

Big Freedia

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Big Freedia

The Exclusive Premiere of Big Freedia's New Music Video, "BigFoot"

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The Exclusive Premiere of Big Freedia's New Music Video, "BigFoot"

Big Freedia Means Business

Big Freedia Means Business

Big Freedia Means Business

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Big Freedia Means Business

The King and Queen of  Bounce

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The King and Queen of Bounce

Fuse+ is the Home for Big Freedia Means Business, Sex Sells, Made From Scratch & More!

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Fuse+ is the Home for Big Freedia Means Business, Sex Sells, Made From Scratch & More!

Amanda Cerny and Big Freedia Sh!tshow

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Amanda Cerny and Big Freedia Sh!tshow

Shake It Up!

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Shake It Up!

Manager Shake Up

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Manager Shake Up

Freedia's Woes

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Freedia's Woes

Curvy Girls - Season 1 Fuse+ Trailer

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Curvy Girls - Season 1 Fuse+ Trailer

Big Freedia & Adie Share Their Resilience Following Hurricane Katrina

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Big Freedia & Adie Share Their Resilience Following Hurricane Katrina

Freedia Takes Manhattan

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Freedia Takes Manhattan

Big Freedia Meets Her Puppet: Hollywood Puppet Shitshow First Date

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Big Freedia Meets Her Puppet: Hollywood Puppet Shitshow First Date

Freedia's Twerk On Washington

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Freedia's Twerk On Washington

New Boss of Bounce

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New Boss of Bounce

Dream Team of Bounce

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Dream Team of Bounce

Freedia Gets Her Groove Back

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Freedia Gets Her Groove Back

Fuse's Excellent Adventure

Fuse's Excellent Adventure

The Big Break-Up

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The Big Break-Up

Is Freedia Stretching Herself too Thin?

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Is Freedia Stretching Herself too Thin?

Bounce University

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Bounce University

Shake Out

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Shake Out

Puppet Hot Tub Aftershow Episode 3: Big Freedia and Amanda Cerny Step Into Wilmer's Hot Tub

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Puppet Hot Tub Aftershow Episode 3: Big Freedia and Amanda Cerny Step Into Wilmer's Hot Tub

World Meets Bounce

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World Meets Bounce

School House Bounce

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School House Bounce

Bounce Texas Style

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Bounce Texas Style

Bounce Goes Hollywood

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Bounce Goes Hollywood

LIVE on FUSE: Combate Global

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LIVE on FUSE: Combate Global

Old School Bounce

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Old School Bounce

One Big Happy Family: Season 2 Trailer

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One Big Happy Family: Season 2 Trailer

Freedia's Manager Drops a Unexpected Bomb on Her...

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Freedia's Manager Drops a Unexpected Bomb on Her...

Will Devon Joining Team Freedia be an Issue?

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Will Devon Joining Team Freedia be an Issue?

Dolly Parton: Queen of Country

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Dolly Parton: Queen of Country

Shake, Wiggle, Work

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Shake, Wiggle, Work

Season 1's Best Food Moments

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Season 1's Best Food Moments

Who Will be Cut from Team Freedia to Save Finances?

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Who Will be Cut from Team Freedia to Save Finances?

Up in Smoke

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Up in Smoke

History of the Reebok Pump Part 1

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History of the Reebok Pump Part 1

Big Trouble In Little Chinese Restaurant

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Big Trouble In Little Chinese Restaurant

Big Bear 2: The Wrath of Tito

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Big Bear 2: The Wrath of Tito

Fluffy's Food Adventures: Season 2's Best Food Moments

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Fluffy's Food Adventures: Season 2's Best Food Moments

A Tiddy Bounce Tutorial By Ts Madison

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A Tiddy Bounce Tutorial By Ts Madison

One Busy Queen

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One Busy Queen

Transcendent Season 2 Starts In June!

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Transcendent Season 2 Starts In June!

This Season On Clash of The Corps

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This Season On Clash of The Corps

Fuse's Wildest New Series The Hollywood Puppet Shitshow: Sneak Peak

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Fuse's Wildest New Series The Hollywood Puppet Shitshow: Sneak Peak

12 Greatest Divas of Pop

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12 Greatest Divas of Pop

Big Boi

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Big Boi

Clash of the Corps Drummers Step Up and Show Out in Rhythm

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Clash of the Corps Drummers Step Up and Show Out in Rhythm

Diva’s Day In Court

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Diva’s Day In Court

Up Up & Away

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Up Up & Away

Operation Big Bear

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Operation Big Bear

A Big Splash

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A Big Splash

Che and HSM3 Premieres

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Che and HSM3 Premieres

The Queen Diva Is Back

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The Queen Diva Is Back

Queen: How They Broke Free

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Queen: How They Broke Free

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T-Pain’s School of Business: Teaser

In Your B.A.S.E.

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In Your B.A.S.E.

T-Pain's School of Business: Artiphon- The All In One Musical Device | Season 1 Look Back |

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T-Pain's School of Business: Artiphon- The All In One Musical Device | Season 1 Look Back |

Fluffy's Hot Spots Ep. 4: Find History and 'Magic' in Atlanta

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Fluffy's Hot Spots Ep. 4: Find History and 'Magic' in Atlanta

The Craziest Moments from Season 1 of Fluffy's Food Adventures

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The Craziest Moments from Season 1 of Fluffy's Food Adventures

The Fiercest Workouts From Season 2 of Fluffy Breaks Even

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The Fiercest Workouts From Season 2 of Fluffy Breaks Even

The Craziest Moments from Season 2 of Fluffy's Food Adventures

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The Craziest Moments from Season 2 of Fluffy's Food Adventures

The Best Workouts from Season 1 of Fluffy's Food Adventures

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The Best Workouts from Season 1 of Fluffy's Food Adventures

The Best Workouts from Season 2 of Fluffy's Food Adventures

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The Best Workouts from Season 2 of Fluffy's Food Adventures

Nya's Twerktastic Favorite Moment From Season 1

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Nya's Twerktastic Favorite Moment From Season 1

Big Bad Voodoo Finale

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Big Bad Voodoo Finale

Poppin' Up

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Poppin' Up

Hype Up

Hype Up

Young M.A On The Struggle of Giving Up Meat

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Young M.A On The Struggle of Giving Up Meat

Address Queen Ts Madison Correctly (Extended Cut)

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Address Queen Ts Madison Correctly (Extended Cut)

In Memory Of Mascot Man

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In Memory Of Mascot Man

Damon Wayans Jr. Winds Up In A Naked Family Feud

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Damon Wayans Jr. Winds Up In A Naked Family Feud

Tina Serves Up Sass In "Me and You" Music Video

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Tina Serves Up Sass In "Me and You" Music Video

T-Pain's School of Business: Neurogum- Focus Boosting Gum | Season 1 Look Back |

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T-Pain's School of Business: Neurogum- Focus Boosting Gum | Season 1 Look Back |

The Glow Up

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The Glow Up

Up Tighty Whiteys

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Up Tighty Whiteys

Hype Up - Trailer

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Hype Up - Trailer

Stand Up & Deliver

Stand Up & Deliver

Hands Up - Trailer

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Hands Up - Trailer

Kick It Up

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Kick It Up

Recap: Season 1, Episode 3

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Recap: Season 1, Episode 3

Recap: Season 1, Episode 1

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Recap: Season 1, Episode 1

Preview: Season 1, Episode 5

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Preview: Season 1, Episode 5

Recap: Season 1, Episode 4

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Recap: Season 1, Episode 4

Recap: Season 1, Episode 2

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Recap: Season 1, Episode 2

Recap: Season 1, Episode 1

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Recap: Season 1, Episode 1

Teaser: Season 1, Episode 4

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Teaser: Season 1, Episode 4

Season 2, Episode 1: Recap

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Season 2, Episode 1: Recap

Season 1, Episode 3: Recap

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Season 1, Episode 3: Recap

Season 1, Episode 3: Teaser

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Season 1, Episode 3: Teaser

Preview: Season 1, Episode 6

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Preview: Season 1, Episode 6

Plenty Of Fish In The Street

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Plenty Of Fish In The Street

Love In The Time Of Pandademic

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Love In The Time Of Pandademic

The Grind Never Stops When for the Queen Diva

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The Grind Never Stops When for the Queen Diva

Soul Food Pop-Up

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Soul Food Pop-Up