Tag #Lgbtq+ Representation

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Lesbian Space Princess" Film Review: A Queer, Joyful Adventure

Lesbian Space Princess," an Australian animated film, follows Saira, a lesbian space princess, as she embarks on a quest to rescue her ex-girlfriend, Kiki, who's been kidnapped by the Straight White Maliens, battling self-doubt and societal expectations along the way.

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theguardian.com
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Genreless Artist Anania Williams's Rise to Fame

Anania Williams, a 25-year-old genderqueer Black artist, uses their 2.8 million social media followers to build a diverse career in comedy, hosting (Gaydar), drag, musical theater (opening for Bob the Drag Queen, Chappell Roan), and now, "Saturday Church", opening August 27th at New York Theatre Wor...

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Gender Equality
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RuPaul's Drag Race" Star Jiggly Caliente Dies at 44

Jiggly Caliente, a "RuPaul's Drag Race" star and actress, died at 44 on Sunday after a severe infection led to the amputation of her leg; her family announced her death on Instagram, celebrating her impact on entertainment and advocacy.

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Dutch Publishers Challenge 'Bury Your Gays' Trope with New Lesbian Pulp Series

Velvet Publishers' Pulpature series, featuring novels "Ontkiemende liefde" and "Zij kwam voor hulp" by Renée van Marissing and Minke Douwesz respectively, challenges the 'bury your gays' trope by offering positive portrayals of lesbian relationships within a reclaimed lesbian pulp genre.

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Gender Equality
forbes.com
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RuPaul's Drag Race: A Bastion of Queer Representation Amidst Industry Setbacks

Facing setbacks in queer representation across major media, RuPaul's Drag Race stands as a beacon of inclusivity, maintaining creative control through its streaming platform, WOW Presents Plus, and featuring a diverse cast, including notably trans contestants in recent seasons like season 14, which ...

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Gender Equality
theguardian.com
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Black Doves" Redefines LGBTQ+ Representation on Television

Black Doves," starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw, challenges stereotypical portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters, presenting a complex hitman whose sexuality is a natural part of his life, not his defining characteristic. The show's creator, Joe Barton, avoids common pitfalls of the "gay best friend...

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smh.com.au
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Australian Queer Filmmakers Forge Independent Path

Young queer Australian filmmakers are creating genre-bending films that celebrate queer life and challenge mainstream industry norms, gaining international recognition and pushing creative boundaries despite limited funding.

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Gender Equality
theguardian.com
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Queerbaiting Debate: Visibility vs. Representation in LGBTQ+ Film

Director Justin Kelly discusses the complexities of straight actors portraying LGBTQ+ characters, citing James Franco, Kristen Stewart, and the controversy surrounding Scarlett Johansson's canceled film "Rub & Tug" to illustrate the debate's impact on visibility, funding, and the displacement of LGB...

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Cat Burns' "Girls" Celebrates LGBTQ+ Representation in Pop Music

Cat Burns released "Girls," a song celebrating her sexuality and aiming to represent queer girls, following the success of her TikTok viral hit "Go," which reached number 2 in the charts and led to a Brit Critics' Choice award nomination; this is part of a broader trend of queer women artists openly...

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Gender Equality
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Historic Firsts: Three LGBTQ+ Women Sworn into 119th Congress

On Friday, November 17, 2023, Representatives Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Emily Randall (D-Wash.), and Julie Johnson (D-Texas) were sworn into the 119th Congress, marking historic firsts for transgender, queer Latina, and Southern LGBTQ+ representation, respectively.

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Tayce Wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

Tayce, a drag queen and former RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestant, won the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special with dance partner Kai Widdrington, achieving perfect scores for their cha-cha and beating five other celebrity contestants, including comedian Josh Widdicombe and actor Tamzin Outhwaite.

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