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Kate Nash: ‘People seeing the exploration of gender as a threat to feminism have it wrong’

The British singer-songwriter speaks with GAY TIMES about her lauded fifth album, the need more for “union” between feminists and trans people and the future of her cult queer comedy GLOW. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS PHOTOGRAPHY BY DORA PAPHIDES FASHION BY RÍON HANNORA MAKEUP BY OONAH ANDERSON HAIR BY YO ALEXXI KRUIZ SET DESIGN BY MACY TRIEU-DINGLE SET ASSISTANTS ERELIN CRAY, DOM BLENCOWE MOVEMENT DIRECTOR LIAM JOHN LIGHTING ASSISTANT JOSH HAMMAREN “Rhonda would be such a good vampire slayer,” Kate Nash (correctly) says of her Britannica wrestler-scientist in GLOW. Minutes into…

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’30 years of friendship and love’: Sarah Michelle Gellar pays tribute to Shannen Doherty

Sarah Michelle Gellar has paid tribute to her close friend Shannen Doherty following her death. On 13 July, the pop icon passed away after a nine-year battle with breast cancer. Doherty’s publicist, Leslie Sloane, told PEOPLE that “the devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie”.  In an Instagram post on Monday (15 July), Gellar celebrated “30 years of friendship” with various photos of the iconic duo together, as well as a heartfelt caption about how best to honour Doherty. “I…

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Major slay: Buffy icon Sarah Michelle Gellar lands new horror role

Thank god: Sarah Michelle Gellar, icon and “MOTHER!”, is returning to television. On Thursday (27 June), it was announced that the OG vampire slayer and “Marcia f**king Brady of the Upper East Side” has been cast in the upcoming Dexter prequel series, Original Sin.  According to reports, she will play Tanya Martin, the CSI Chief at the Miami Metro Police Department and the titular character’s (Patrick Gibson) new boss. The 10-episode series, from Paramount+ and Showtime, will follow Dexter Morgan as he “transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his…

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Pedro Pascal reveals how Buffy the Vampire Slayer “saved” him

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the reason why Pedro Pascal didn’t “give up” on Hollywood. In 1999, the actor guest-starred in the season four premiere as Eddie, a fellow freshman who forms a bond with the title character – that is, until he’s turned into a blood-sucker and Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) is forced to dust him. Pascal, who was credited as Pedro Balmaceda at the time, recently told Entertainment Tonight that his small role on the iconic fantasy drama allowed him to pay his rent. “My entry-level lasted about 15 years, and we’re…

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BBC’s Domino Day: Showrunner opens up about the witch drama’s queer elements

Domino Day showrunner has opened up about what inspired the series’ queer elements.  On 31 January, TV enthusiasts were finally treated to the British fantasy drama – which premiered on BBC Three. Set in Manchester, the six-episode series follows Domino Day (Siena Kelly), a young witch who struggles to control her incredible powers and insatiable need to “feed” on humans. The show’s synopsis adds: “Domino is desperately seeking a community who can help her understand who she is, but she doesn’t need to look far, as a coven of witches…

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“They’re still working on it”: Dolly Parton teases Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival

The update we’ve all been waiting for is here. Dolly Parton has confirmed that a revival of Buffy the Vampire Slayer ‘is still being worked on’. The queen of country explained that producers are “still working on that,” and “they’re thinking about bringing it back and revamping it” in an interview with Business Insider. The noughties cult classic starred Sarah Michelle Gellar, as Buffy, a teenage girl bequeathed with supernatural capabilities to defeat demons, vampires and forces of darkness. Across seven seasons between 1997 and 2003, the drama received critical…

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Drag Race meets Buffy: Fans react to Sarah Michelle Gellar on season 16

Grab your stakes and high heels! Drag Race season 16 is set to feature an epic Buffy the Vampire Slayer crossover.  On 6 December, MTV unveiled the 14 new queens vying for the title of ‘America’s Next Drag Superstar’: Amanda Tori Meating, Dawn, Geneva Karr, Hershii LiqCour-Jeté, Megami, Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige, Mirage, Morphine Love Dion, Nymphia Wind, Plane Jane, Plasma, Q, Sapphira Cristál and Xunami Muse.  Like season 15, the new batch of contestants are set to compete in a variety of maxi-challenges, runway walks, and lip-sync smackdowns for a…

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Slayers: 7 crucial details from the new Buffyverse story

From the reintroduction of the multiverse to the queerification of a legendary character, here’s what we learned from the Audible Original, Slayers: A Buffyverse Story. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS HEADER BY YOSEF PHELAN A sequel slash reboot slash continuation of the stories established in both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel have been demanded for years by fans (mainly me). While another live-action iteration has yet to emerge, Buffyverse stars have recently reunited with an Audible Original to deliver another compelling story set in the OG world (and other worlds, actually), from…

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Drag Race UK’s Cara Melle to star in a Too Wong Foo meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer film

A film with Drag Race UK star Cara Melle slaying bloodsucking vampires? SIGN US UP!  On 9 November, fans were left devastated after the sickening talent was asked to sashay away from the UK-based competition.   After receiving less-than-stellar critiques for her romantic drama screen tests, Cara was placed in the bottom two alongside her “best friend” Michael Marouli.  To the sound of “Touch Me” (I Want Your Body) by Samantha Fox, the two queens delivered an epic lip-sync full of twists, turns, and intricate dance moves.  Sadly, the performance also…

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How Slayers: A Buffyverse Story continues the franchise’s feminist and queer legacy

With Slayers: A Buffyverse Story finally here, we explore how the Audible Original continues the franchise’s queer and feminist legacy while reflecting on the series’ trailblazing moments. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AUDIBLE This year marks the 20th anniversary since Buffy and the Scooby Gang paid the Hellmouth (and its glamorous Turok-Han army) a visit, whilst imbuing all potential slayers around the world with the power to battle the forces of darkness. (If you feel ancient, that’s because you are.) During its seven-season stint on air and the years…

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