November 3rd, 2011
It’s unlikely there are many people - gay or straight - who haven’t heard of Tipping the Velvet
, writes Hilary Wardle. It created a generation of lesbians who can’t hear the words ‘oyster’, ‘mermaid’ or ‘Rosie’ without instantly being whisked back to the camp, bawdy world of the music hall and their first glimpse of lovely Keeley Hawes in her birthday suit. (more…)
Posted in: Exclusives, Tv & Film |
October 26th, 2011
True Blood star Evan Rachel Wood has revealed how she felt “terrified” about her sexual orientation because no-one would talk about bisexuality. (more…)
Posted in: Health, Tv & Film |
October 25th, 2011
Schoolteacher Elly Barnes topped the Independent on Sunday’s Pink List this year, joining Jessie J, Clare Balding, Sue Perkins, and Heather Peace in the Top 10. However, the list remains broadly male-dominated, with women occupying less than a third of the 101 places. (more…)
Posted in: Books & Art, Campaigns & Politics, Community, Music, Tv & Film |
October 21st, 2011
Pride Radio North East has launched a new radio show run by lesbian and bisexual women, for lesbian and bisexual women. (more…)
Posted in: Community, Music, Tv & Film |
October 7th, 2011
The 9th annual UK convention for fans of The L Word is taking place in November 2011. The convention will feature appearances from Kate Moennig (Shane), Leisha Hailey (Alice), Elizabeth Keener (Dawn) and Alicia Willis (Cindi). (more…)
Posted in: Tv & Film |
September 27th, 2011
Actress and musician Leisha Hailey is calling for a boycott of US company Southwest Air. She was unceremoniously ejected from a flight after sharing a kiss with her girlfriend. (more…)
Posted in: Campaigns & Politics, Music, Tv & Film |
September 24th, 2011
Sir Ian McKellen and Manchester Pride organiser Jackie Crozier were amongst the winners at the Lesbian and Gay Foundation (LGF) 2011 Homo Hero Awards on Thursday night. (more…)
Posted in: Community, Tv & Film |
September 23rd, 2011
The BAFTA award-winning team at The Garden Productions is making a new documentary series for Channel 4 about love and relationships. (more…)
Posted in: Community, Tv & Film |
September 17th, 2011
Lesbians are everywhere on TV these days. But has quantity triumphed over quality? After a summer spent liveblogging the latest lesbian reality TV, Hilary Wardle is ready to investigate…
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September 9th, 2011
It may only be only six months old, but BuskFilms, the niche online video-streaming site, has already developed a large following of fans.
Siobhan McGuirk reports on a project bringing independent lesbian cinema to new audiences, giving filmmakers their dues and building an international community.
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