Television

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Molotov Bombing At Office Of “Gay Jesus” Troupe

Variety reports: The Rio de Janeiro H.Q. of Porta dos Fundos, the Brazilian comedy troupe behind the Netflix gay Jesus Christmas Special sparking outrage in Brazil, was hit by a Molotov cocktail attack in the early hours of Dec. 24. Two petrol bombs were thrown at the building. causing a fire, which was put out by one of the office’s security guards, according to one report,. No one was hurt in the attack which, however, “endangered several innocent lives in the company and on the street,” Porta dos Fundos said in a press statement. Porta dos Fundos has given security cam […]

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‘Tis the “Season of Love” in Queer Holiday Rom-Com

Every holiday season traditional and streaming networks create a ton of holiday romantic comedies but they consistently fail to create meaningful stories from the queer perspective. Written by Kathryn Trammell, directed by Christin Baker, “Season of Love” is a lighthearted rom-com featuring a large ensemble cast of diverse women and their connected love lives during the hectic holiday period just before Christmas through the New Year who discover love truly is the best gift of all.  The movie brings together some fan favorites including actresses from classic LGBTQ films and current television shows including Dominique Provost-Chalkley (“Wynonna Earp”, “Avengers: Age of Ultron”), Jessica Clark (“True […]

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From ‘Schitt’s Creek’ to ‘Batwoman,’ LGBTQ Characters on U.S. TV Are at an All-time High

For the fourth consecutive year, broadcast television has featured a record percentage of LGBTQ characters, according to a report released Thursday by the media advocacy group GLAAD. Last year, GLAAD called on the broadcast networks to have 10 percent of its regular characters on prime-time scripted series identify as LGBTQ by 2020. According to its 2019-20 “Where We Are on TV” report, the networks more than exceeded that goal. Of the 879 regular characters scheduled to appear this season, 90, or 10.2 percent, are LGBTQ. This is the highest percentage GLAAD has found in the 15 years it has kept […]

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Internet Slams Fox News for Shep Smith Exit on National Coming Out Day

Fox News host Shep Smith abruptly resigned Friday, saying at the end of his show that he would be stepping down effective immediately.  It sent Fox staff into a tailspin, and the internet quick to blame the parting on President Donald Trump’s latest attacks on Fox News hosts that don’t use his talking points as part of their reports.  Friday was also National Coming Out Day, where LGBTQ people come out of the closet to encourage LGBT! young people that they’re not alone. Smith was the only openly gay host on Fox News, which prompted fans and supporters online to lash out at […]

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From Oscar Nominee Laura Linney to RuPaul Drag Race Awardees, Beat the Heat with Revry’s August Originals on Pluto TV

This August, Revry premieres fabulous, star-studded Original Series and Original Films live on its free Pluto Channel 649.  On Sunday, August 18th at 7pm(pst) / 10pm(est) binge on your favorite RUPAUL DRAG RACE icons backstage and on tour in the fascinating new documentary film, THE QUEENS, starring Alaska Thunderf*ck, Sharon Needles, Jinkx Monsoon and Katya!  Then jump into the bizarre and titillating underground world of MISS ROSEWOOD at 9pm(pst) / 12am(est) about the legendary extreme performance artist and trans advocate. Sunday, August 25th at 5pm(pst) / 8pm(est) step into the brave new worlds of seven young Generation Z heroes in the inspiring […]

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NBC Cancels Will & Grace after One Final Season

NBC announced on Thursday (25 July) the upcoming season of Will & Grace is the last. Will & Grace, which ushered in visibility for LGBTI people (primarily gay men), premiered in 1998. It lasted for eight seasons, before NBC brought it back for a revival in 2017. David Kohan and Max Mutchnik created the series. It follows best friends Will Truman (Eric McCormack), a gay lawyer, and Grace Adler (Debra Messing), an interior designer. Rounding out their quarter is Jack McFarland (Sean Hayes), a gay actor, and Karen Walker (Megan Mullaly), a self-centered socialite. Over the course of its many seasons, the […]

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Gay Teen Couple Makes Mexican TV History

A new Mexican telenovela is the first in the country’s history to feature a gay couple as leading characters. Juntos, El Corazon Nunca se Equivoca, which translates “Together, the Heart is Never Wrong”, premiered on Sunday (June 23) is about teen couple Aristóteles “Aris” Córcega and Cuauhtémoc “Temo” López moving to Mexico City to start university. The characters originally appeared in another telenovela — Mi Marido Tiene Mas Familia (My Husband Has More Family) — and this show will be a spin-off focusing on the gay teens’ relationship. This means that the couple already have a fandom, who use the “ship” name Aristemo […]

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Must-See LGBTQ TV: ‘Tales of the City’ premiere; new seasons of ‘grown-ish’ and ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’; and documentary ‘XY Chelsea’

Grab the remote, set your DVR or queue up your streaming service of choice! GLAAD is bringing you the highlights LGBTQ on TV this week. Check back every Sunday for up-to-date coverage in LGBTQ-inclusive programming on TV. On Wednesday, the third season of Emmy Award-winning series The Handmaid’s Tale premieres on Hulu. The show continues to tell the story of a rebellion brewing in dystopian Gilead, and will follow the stories of lesbian characters Moira (out actress Samira Wiley) and Emily (Alexis Bledel). The Handmaid’s Tale: Wednesday on Hulu. Freeform will premiere the second half of season two of the comedy grown-ish Wednesday night. The […]

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QueerX festival Kicks Off May 31 on Streaming Network Revry

Premiere queer global streaming network, Revry, is proud to present the 4th annual QueerX festival May 31st – June 2nd in West Hollywood, California. Formerly known as Out Web Fest, QueerX is the intersection of music, film, and industry.  Today, QueerX announces its 2019 Program lineup as well as the star-studded opening night concert headliners. The festival features luminaries in the LGBTQ and media influencer communities with concerts, screenings, industry speaker panels, parties, the Powerhouse Industry Pitchfest and the Revry Visibility Awards. Tickets Available Now at: www.queerx.com The festival kicks off Friday night with an exclusive industry party and concert at the […]

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“Persianality: Persians in Palm Springs” A Revry Original Series

Revry is proud to present its newest Original Series, Persianality: Persians in Palm Springs. The digital series was created by and stars the first ever Iranian-Jewish Drag queen, HRH The Empress. It was directed by Cory Schneider and takes place over the course of one day. In Persianality, when Fereshteh Shoorkhaianian (the Empress) is taken on a surprise weekend getaway to Palm Springs by her husband Bijan (Teddy Margas), the couple’s marriage is put to the test. When this lavish couple, who doesn’t know how to function without the assistance of hired help, is left to their own devices, absolute hilarity ensues. Growing up […]

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