Film and TV

Detox called out the ‘conscious exclusion’ of trans queens in the Drag Race season 12 cast. The two-time runner-up accused Drag Race of feigning inclusivity with its newest cast, which once again is devoid of openly trans contestants. “Enough with the feigned inclusivity. Time to start putting your money where your mouth is,” she tweeted. “It’s not about political correctness, it’s about the conscious exclusion of an integral part of the drag community. “I wouldn’t be where I am if it weren’t for the trans performers that took me under...

The Drag Race season 12 cast is finally here, with 13 brand-new queens ready to compete for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar. RuPaul has asked 13 brand new queens “to pledge allegiance to the drag” for Drag Race season 12. A mix of fashion, pageant, comedy and campy queens, the Drag Race season 12 cast includes a number of firsts: a “J-pop” queen, a French-born queen and an Iranian-Canadian queen. “This cast of queens is, dare I say, the most talented we’ve ever had,” RuPaul told EW. Just...

The CEO and president of the Hallmark Channel’s parent company has stepped down after a botched attempt to handle backlash over a fleeting lesbian kiss in an advert. Bill Abbott worked with Crown Media for 11 years, and the company did not give a reason for his departure. The Hallmark Channel was originally slammed for showing the 30-second advert by right-wing religious hate group One Million Moms. The advert for wedding-planning website Zola showed two women getting married. While at the altar, they discuss how Zola made their wedding planning...

Nearly a year after coming out as bisexual, the YouTuber and late-night talkshow host Lilly Singh has something to say the people who have a problem with her sexuality. In February 2019, Singh publicly came out with a simple tweet: “ Female  Coloured  Bisexual. Throughout my life these have proven to be obstacles from time to time. But now I’m fully embracing them as my superpowers. No matter how many ‘boxes’ you check, I encourage you to do the same.” She later revealed that the announcement was particularly challenging for her because...

Actress and screenwriter Lena Waithe has announced that she has split from her wife Alana Mayo just two months after they tied the knot. Waithe and Mayo confirmed the news in a joint statement released to PEOPLE. “After careful thought and consideration, we have decided to part ways,” they said. “We have nothing but support for one another and ask that you respect our privacy during this time.” Lena Waithe and Alana Mayo married in a secret ceremony in November 2019. The couple wed in November in a secret, low-key...