Tag: Pose
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Billy Porter Says ‘I Have to Sell My House’ Due to Strikes, Slams Bob Iger for Saying ‘Our Demands for a Living Wage Are Unrealistic’: ‘F— You’
Billy Porter revealed in a recent interview with Evening Standard that he has to sell his house amid the ongoing strikes in Hollywood in order to save money. Porter, an Emmy winner for his work on FX’s “Pose,” was speaking to the outlet to promote his music career and steered clear of discussing any of…
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The Defiant Power of This Queer Safe Space in Movies and TV
Strobe lights flash. Sweat rolls down the back. There is never a more delicate act, be it performing a death drop or going on the dance floor with a full drink in hand. For the LGBTQ+ community, clubs and bars empower people by allowing close interactions without the need to separate, while being the hot…
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Billy Porter on Finding Joy in Telling Queer Stories: ‘The Change Has Already Happened’
Known worldwide as a dynamic powerhouse performer, first for his Tony-winning role as Lola in “Kinky Boots” and then for his Emmy-winning role as PrayTell in “Pose,” Billy Porter isn’t afraid to take on new challenges. The actor makes his feature directorial debut this month with “Anything’s Possible,” a teen romance about a trans girl…
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‘Pose,’ Lil Nas X Among Winners at GLAAD Media Awards
LIl Nas X, the FX series “Pose,” and the children’s staple “Sesame Street” were all recognized Friday at the 33rd annual GLAAD Media Awards.In addition, the LGBTQ+ organization honored “Power Rangers” in the kids & family category, and the Broadway productions “Company” and “Thoughts of a Colored Man.”Judith Light received GLAAD’s Excellence in Media Award…
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‘The Crown’ Wins Best Drama Series at the Primetime Emmys
“The Crown” has long been a favorite of awards season voters since it premiered on Netflix in 2016, but the show achieved a new milestone on Sunday evening when Television Academy voters awarded the show the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series.“The Crown” beat out Amazon Prime Video’s “The Boys,” HBO’s “Lovecraft Country,” Hulu’s…
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‘WandaVision,’ ‘Bridgerton,’ and ‘Pose’ Earn ReFrame Stamp for Gender-Balanced Hiring
After the Emmys finally smashed a few records with their nominations last week, the emphasis on how diversity and inclusion makes for better content continues. ReFrame — the gender equity coalition founded by Women in Film and the Sundance Institute, alongside IMDbPro — announced which shows received their Stamp, and several of them are Emmy…
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FX’s Sweeping ‘Pride’ Docuseries Is an Engaging and Substantive Historical Record
Every June, a barrage of LGBTQ media and news coverage arrives to announce the beginning of Pride month. The final season of FX’s groundbreaking drama “Pose” debuted in May, and Hulu’s adorable teen coming out story “Love, Victor” will return in two weeks. But for those seeking an engaging and accessible history lesson in the…
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‘Pose’ Review: Season 3 Indulges in an Opulent and Sentimental Fantasy Finale
[Editor’s Note: The following contains minor spoilers for “Pose” Season 3.]Anyone who’s been watching “Pose” over its history-making FX run won’t be surprised to learn the colorful show about New York’s ball culture definitely goes out with a bang. No expense was spared on the third and final season of Ryan Murphy’s most influential period…
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Janet Mock Goes Off on Industry in Scorching ‘Pose’ Premiere Speech: ‘F*ck Hollywood’
The groundbreaking FX drama “Pose” debuted its third and final season at an in-person premiere in New York at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Thursday. But while emotions over the ballroom series’ final bow were bound to be inevitable, what wasn’t expected was a blistering speech from executive producer and director Janet Mock, who sounded…