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Golden Globes 2020: Eddie Murphy, Cynthia Erivo, Beyoncé, Billy Porter Score Noms. Plus, When They (Don't) See Us, We Got a Problem
Before the sun rose on the morning of Dec. 9, 2019, Hollywood was abuzz with the official start of 2020’s awards season! Susan Kelechi Watson, Tim Allen and Dakota Fanning gathered at the Beverly Hilton and announced the nominees for the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Let’s get right to this shit. Nominees Cynthia Erivo…
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Pose Stars Indya Moore and Angelica Ross Slam CNN’s Chris Cuomo for Pronoun ‘Joke’ During an LGBTQ Town Hall
“Not today, colonizerChris Cuomo” was basically the reaction of Pose stars Indya Moore and Angelica Ross, along with other members and advocates of the transgender community, after the CNN host made an insensitive remark about preferred pronouns during an LGBTQ-focused “Equality Town Hall” event hosted by the network. As the Los Angeles Times reports, the…
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Billy Porter Will Take a Seat in the Director’s Chair for Season 3 of Pose
And the category is…leadership! Billy Porter is adding yet another talent to his assortment of gifts—directing television! The newly-crowned Emmy winner has revealed he’ll be directing an episode for Pose’s already-anticipated third season. “I’ve been directing for 20 years in the theater, and I’m directing an episode of Season 3 myself,” Billy told Variety in…
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Billy Porter Has a Message for Those Who Were Told They Were ‘Too Much’
As an adult, I have struggled with words from my past. You see, I’m what you might call a little bit “extra,” and ever since I was a young tender I was told I was too much. Actually, the word “too” was always ever-present in my childhood. I was too extra, too feminine, too much…
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2019 Primetime Emmys: When They See Us and Pose Score Major Nominations [Updated]
It’s just about that time for the Television Academy to shine again! The nominations event for what is considered to be the biggest night in television took place on Tuesday morning, with Ken Jeong (Crazy Rich Asians, You Complete Me, Ho) and D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place, Barry) taking over as emcees this year. I…
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Pose Stars Reflect on the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion
“Stonewall reminds us that it’s about the people” – Billy Porter text Despite what various companies try to tell (or sell) you during June, Pride month is about acknowledging and celebrating the legacy of the LGBTQIA+ community. Despite the current commercialization of Pride, all hope is not lost. In fact, in recent years, the black…
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Janet Mock Makes History by Becoming the 1st Black Trans Woman to Sign Deal With a Major Studio
On June 19, 1865, history was made and the last enslaved black Americans gained their independence. Today, 154 years after emancipation, Janet Mock made history by becoming the first black trans woman to establish an overall deal with a major studio. Obviously, I did not jest when I wrote that the cast of Pose is…
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FX’s Pose Has Been Renewed for a 3rd Season
On the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall movement, FX Networks gave to me: Pose, season three! That’s right, the category is: booked, busy, and blessed! FX’s groundbreaking, award-winning series Pose has been renewed for a third season. On the six-inch heels of the first episode of this season—you know, the one that was the highest…
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Janet Mock: Why Gender Pronouns Matter
What’s in a name? A hell of a lot when it comes to someone’s identity. Pose’s writer, director and producer Janet Mock speaks on the use of preferred gender pronouns, how they are building blocks in communication, and how they help people feel fully seen and heard. Watch the complete video above. Pose returns to…
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Watch: Pose Is 'Back to Life, Back to Reality' in the '90s for the Season 2 Teaser Trailer
The category is…live, work, pose…for Season 2! That’s right, Pose, FX’s hit drama co-created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Steven Canals is almost back, bitches, and now we have a teaser to whet our ballroom-based appetite. Per a press release sent by FX: Upon receiving an HIV positive diagnosis, Blanca Rodriguez (Mj Rodriguez) is…