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Broadway legend Chita Rivera has died, aged 91

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One of Broadway’s most accomplished stars, Chita Rivera, has passed away at the age of 91. Her death was confirmed in a statement made by her publicist Merle Frimark, who said: “It is with great sadness that Lisa Mordente, the daughter of Chita Rivera, announces the death of her beloved mother who died peacefully in New York after a brief illness.” Rivera was famed for playing the original Broadway Anita in West Side Story, Velma in Chicago and Rose in Bye Bye Birdie. Rivera was a prominent fixture on the…

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“I’m a winner baby”: Here are all the notable LGBTQ+ wins at the 2023 Emmy Awards

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Several LGBTQIA+ projects and actors were honoured at last night’s Primetime Emmy Awards. On 15 January, after a four-month delay due to the Hollywood writers and actors strike, the 75th annual ceremony was held at the Peacock Theatre in LA hosted by Anthony Anderson. From Bella Ramsey and Ariana Debose’s healing embrace to Pedro Pascal’s red carpet appearance with sister Lux Pascal, and Jennifer Coolidge’s shout-out to “all the evil gays” in her acceptance speech, the night was awash with LGBTQIA+ representation. RuPaul’s Drag Race won the Emmy for Outstanding…

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Ariana DeBose slams the US Supreme Court and encourages voters to “get involved”

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West Side Story star Ariana DeBose slammed the US Supreme Court in a new interview. On 24 June, the court delivered a devasting blow to human rights when it overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade – which legalised abortion nationwide. “The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives,” the Supreme Court wrote in a document. Alongside the harmful decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Justice Thomas also wrote that the…

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Tony Awards: Black queer Broadway show A Strange Loop scores 11 nominations

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A Strange Loop is leading the way at this year’s Tony Awards, with 11 nominations across the night’s biggest categories. The meta-musica Broadway showl is about a Black and gay composer who faces challenges as he tries to write a show. It received nods in categories including best musical, best direction of a musical and best actor in a musical, with Michael R. Jackson, it’s Black queer writer and composter, being nominated for best book of a musical and best score. L Morgan Lee was nominated in the featured actress…

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West Side Story star Ariana DeBose set to host the 2022 Tony Awards

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Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose has been tapped to host the 2022 Tony Awards. Before wowing audiences in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story and Netflix’s The Prom, the 31-year-old talent shined on the stages of Broadway. Having starred in six musicals, DeBose hit massive success with her work in the 2018 show Summer: The Donna Summer Musical – which earned her a Tony nomination. Now two years later, the BAFTA winner is set to make a return to her Broadway roots as the host of the New York-based award show. Shortly after the…

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West Side Story star Ariana DeBose to star in new queer rom-com Two and Only

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West Side Story star Ariana DeBose is set to star in an all-new queer romantic comedy.  According to a report from Deadline, the openly queer actress has signed on to star and executive produce the upcoming project Two and Only.  The film, written by Latina and LGBTQ+ writer Jen Rivas-DeLoose, has been described as “My Best Friend’s Wedding with a bisexual Latinx POV.”  Jeremy Stern and Randall Einhorn of Sad Unicorn are set to produce the Screen Gem film alongside DeBose.  Shortly after the announcement, the 31-year-old actress took to…

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Ariana DeBose makes history as first openly queer actor of colour to win an Academy Award

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Ariana DeBose has made history as the first openly queer woman of colour to win an Academy Award for acting. On 27 March, the 31-year old took home the Best Supporting Actress Award for her portrayal of Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. Upon receiving her award, the Hamilton star took to the stage and gave a heartwarming and inspiring speech. “Now you see why Anita says ‘I want to be in America’ because even in this weary world that we live in, dreams do come true, and that’s…

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Kristen Stewart, Andrew Garfield and Ariana DeBose win big at HCA Film Awards 2022

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Kristen Stewart, Andrew Garfield, Ariana DeBose and other LGBTQ+ names are crowned winners at the fifth annual Hollywood Critics Association Awards. Taking place at Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, the acclaimed Hollywood Critics Association Awards were first founded in 2016. Since then, the awards have spotlighted talent across the creative industry. On Monday (28 February), actors Kristen Stewart and Andrew Garfield were named as big winners as their pair took home awards. LGBTQ+ hit of the night included wins for West Side Story, Tick, Tick … Boom!, Spencer as well…

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Oscars 2022: Kristen Stewart, Ariana DeBose and Andrew Garfield nominated for awards

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The nominees for the 94th annual Academy Awards have been unveiled and LGBTQ+ stars are in the spotlight. On Tuesday morning (8 February), actors Tracee Ellis Ross and Leslie Jordan announced this year’s incredible lineup of nominated productions. LGBTQ+ hit highlights include nomination for West Side Story, Tick, Tick … Boom!, Spencer and more. However, it comes as a surprise to see House of Gucci snubbed with leading actress Lady Gaga missing out on a Best Actress nomination. Steven Spielberg’s cinematic musical adaptation of West Side Story has raked in the…

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