Tv & Film

Jane Lynch scoops Emmy Award for Glee

Jane Lynch in character August 31st, 2010

Jane Lynch was celebrating her first Emmy win last night, taking home the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy award for her role in hit series Glee. (more…)

Gone With The Wind star ‘bisexual’

Vivien Leigh August 23rd, 2010

Oscar-winning actress Vivien Leigh was an adulterous bisexual, according to claims in a new biography about the British star. (more…)

Actress De Rossi to change name to DeGeneres

De Rossi is to become DeGeneres August 10th, 2010

Ellen DeGeneres’ wife Portia de Rossi is to legally change her name to DeGeneres. (more…)

Lesbilicious exclusive: interview with Shabby Big Brother

Shabby BB August 5th, 2010

Before meeting Shabby Katchadourian, her management informs me that she’s always late, writes Sophie Wilkinson. So when she arrives before me, gesticulating exuberantly as she gives a tourist directions to the nearby London Eye, I’m pleasantly surprised.

The 24-year-old’s four week stint in the final series of Big Brother had thousands of young lesbians across the nation glued to their screens. Her wardrobe, today consisting of her grandfather’s hat, a military jacket, braces, bandanas and ankle-swingers, betrays more than a “vaudevillian punk” aesthetic. She’s cute, androgynous, cheeky and bloody entertaining, all things onscreen lesbians aren’t allowed to be. (more…)

Balding reacts to ‘homophobic’ Sunday Times review

July 31st, 2010

TV presenter Clare Balding has hit back at comments by reviewer AA Gill in the Sunday Times, in which he called her a ‘dyke’, and made an official complaint to the Press Complaints Commission (PCC). (more…)

Celebrity lesbian Sara Gilbert hosts US talkshow on motherhood

Sara Gilbert July 29th, 2010

Mainstream US cable channel CBS has launched a new panel show hosted by former Roseanne star Sara Gilbert. The openly gay mother of two is also co-creator and executive producer of the programme, which promises audiences “a mother’s view” of current affairs. (more…)

Gay people ‘almost invisible’ on TV for young people

July 22nd, 2010

Of the most-watched programmes on TV, the realistic and positive portrayal of lesbian and gay people accounts for a shocking 0.6% of coverage, new research has found. (more…)

Will of the England’s first ‘modern lesbian’ up for auction

Anne Lister July 19th, 2010

The will of a prominent 18th century lesbian recently shown in a BBC drama will go under the hammer next month. (more…)

5,000 Shabby fans beg Big Brother to reconsider

Shabby - Big Brother July 19th, 2010

An internet campaign has started to help ex-Big Brother housemate Shabby to re-enter the Big Brother house. (more…)

Shabby walks out of Big Brother house

Shabby July 6th, 2010

Tempestuous Big Brother housemate Shabby has voluntarily left the house.

In an interview following her departure, Shabby said the turning point for her was when she was called a “thundercloud of doom” by Nathan. (more…)