New Lesbian Detective Show Considered By Networks
When the L-Word debuted in 2004, networks were astounded that the new television series did so well at capturing a diverse television audience in addition to its anticipated gay following. Since the L-Word’s success television networks have attempted to replicate the Lesbian story line into various television shows.
With the L-Word entering its final television season, […]
Woman-on-Woman Rape Claim At Rikers
According to the Village Voice, a female inmate says she was sexually assaulted by at least one other woman in her cell in the Rikers Island jail.
Apparently, woman-on-woman sexual assault in correctional facilities is extremely unusual and is being handled with great secrecy by the department.
The alleged victim, claims that someone entered her cell in […]
Product Placement On The L Word
Ilene Chaiken, The L-Word writer and creator convinced Showtime, which doesn’t air commercials, to let her write products into the lady drama’s storylines. Those with knowledge of the matter say that for $300,000, consumer brands can buy an “integration package” that will either incorporate a brand into existing L Word storylines or allow the […]
Translove: Is Preference More About Desire Or Is It Political?
By Rosalind Lloyd
One evening I was sitting around with a bunch of friends having cocktails. We’re in our 30’s and better, artists mixed with professional women, well traveled, well read and well ensconced into our “lesbian” lifestyles. Most of us are either “married,” in committed relationships or dating. After a few […]
Rethinking Sexism: How Trans Women Challenge Feminism
The world’s largest annual women-only event excludes trans women, sparking a debate among feminists about sexism and privilege. Continue
Faking It For Sappho’s Sake
Photos: Jackson Lee/Splash News, Getty Images
Faking it for Sappho’s sake is nothing new in pop culture, but what was once a winking tease has, in the summer of 2008, hit an obnoxious fever pitch. This is due in no small part to Lindsay Lohan, who has been engaged in a very public relationship with Samantha […]
McCain fumbles on Gay Adoption
Two loving parents regardless of gender and sexual orientation DO HAVE value! Two parent families are good for America. AGREED, 1 female + another female = TWO Parent Family!
The Lambda Legal Defense Fund estimates 6 million to 10 million gay parents are caring for 6 million to 14 million children.
There are 119,000 children waiting to […]
Lesbian Themed Virtual World Coming Soon
Showtime’s “The L Word” is teaming up with multimedia developer Electric Sheep to create its own interactive experience. The service will begin testing next month with plans to fully launch in early 2009 — when the show’s new series begins — according to the Hollywood Reporter.
“The L Word” virtual world will be the first major […]
Dolly Fantasizing About Women?
Country music queen Dolly Parton has left fans in Europe questioning her sexuality after revealing she’d prefer to sleep with a “hot young woman” than her husband Carl Dean. The Jolene singer has been opening up about her sex life in a series of magazine interviews in Europe, where she is currently touring. And, in […]
Living Life Out and Loud: Lori Michaels
Lori Michael’s full-length CD debut, “Living My Life Out Loud,” (Reform Records) couldn’t be more aptly titled. Recently out at 33, Michaels is unstoppable. Recently tagged the lesbian Justin Timberlake, Lori blends 21st century blue-eyed soul, hip hop beats and pop. GO! Magazine, called Lori “a new Renaissance woman” –- a powerful singer/songwriter, […]
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