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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Edinburgh Comedy award winner Sam Nicoresti: Actually, this whole show is a monumental failure!'

A year ago my girlfriend asked me to marry her, says Nicoresti on accepting the 10,000 prize last weekend. [When] we were talking about how to pay for the wedding, I joked and said, It's easy, I'll just win the Edinburgh comedy award'. Can it be true? Is Nicoresti not only the first transgender winner of the so-called Oscars of comedy, but the first ever to manifest victory by force of strategic will?
Film
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

For 'Will & Harper,' Accessibility Has Been More Impactful Than Awards Success

"I had no idea we were even eligible for an Emmy, quite honestly," said Steele to IndieWire over Zoom. "Depending on the mood I'm in, it was either a cherry on the top or a sad surprise," she joked, thinking back on the prospect of a second year of awards campaigning.
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NYC startup
fromDecider
2 months ago

'Next Gen NYC': Who is Emira D'Spain? Meet Bravo's first full-time trans cast member

Emira D'Spain is the first full-time transgender cast member on Bravo, marking a significant milestone for the network.
#rupauls-drag-race
New England Patriots
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Bill Belichick was in attendance to watch girlfriend Jordon Hudson compete for Miss Maine title

Bill Belichick quietly supported girlfriend Jordon Hudson at the Miss Maine Pageant, witnessing her compete for the 2025 title.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Surgery, real sex and water sports: Louise Weard on her four-hour camcorder trans film Castration Movie Part One

Castration Movie evolved from a short film to a 12-hour exploration of queer and trans lives, showcasing raw honesty and ambition in storytelling.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Ireland's first trans film festival: 'We're always seeing movies about how sad trans lives are. But ours are comedy, sci-fi and mockumentaries'

Transgender filmmakers are emerging and creating impactful films, but their stories often remain marginalized in mainstream film festivals.
NYC LGBT
fromBustle
4 months ago

'Becoming Eve' Is The True Story Of A Trans Rabbi. Take A Look Behind The Scenes.

Emil Weinstein's play 'Becoming Eve' explores the transformative journey of Abby Stein from rabbi to transgender woman.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Karla Sofia Gascon to play psychiatrist who embodies God and the devil' in next film

Karla Sofia Gascon will star in 'The Life Lift', following her historic Oscar nomination for a trans role amidst controversy.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson to compete for Miss Maine USA against competition's first transgender woman

Starting pageants at 24 feels a bit like starting cheerleading when I was 14. When I started cheerleading I had all the odds stacked against me.
SF LGBT
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