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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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Articles Avril Lavigne Biopic Culture Films Kristen Stewart LGBTQ+ News Music News

Avril Lavigne says she wants Kristen Stewart to play her in a biopic: “She’s dope”

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Pop-punk music icon Avril Lavigne said she would want Kristen Stewart to play her in a biopic of her life. Over the last 20 years, Stewart has been a staple in the acting world. From her role as Bella in Twilight to her thrilling performance in the LGBTQ+ drama Lizzie, the 31-year-old has proven to be a force to be reckoned with. Longtime moviegoers aren’t the only ones drawn to Stewart’s talents. During the recent iHeartMusic Awards, Lavigne was asked who she would want to play her, to which she…

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Stephanie Beatriz addresses rumours that her Encanto character is bisexual

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Stephanie Beatriz has spoken out about rumours that her Encanto character, Mirabel Madrigal, is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. The star voiced Encanto’s protagonist who, unlike her family, does not have a special gift. Mirabel has been recognised as one of the main highlights of the movie by critics, with some fans believing that the character’s experiences of otherness could mean be a hint that she is bisexual. Beatriz, who is bisexual herself, addressed this in a recent interview with Vulture. “For Mirabel’s journey, I was much more focused…

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Kristen Stewart says she declined a cameo appearance in Scream 4

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Spencer star Kristen Stewart revealed that she almost had a cameo role in the Scream franchise. For the last 25 years, the Scream films have been a staple within the horror genre. Alongside its unforgettable kills and one-liners, the franchise has featured some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jada Pinkett Smith and Emma Roberts, to name a few. In a recent interview with Slant, the Twilight star revealed that she was almost cast in the fan favourite Scream 4. When asked what type of role she was…

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Articles Buzz Lightyear Disney Films LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ News Lightyear News Pixar

Pixar restores same-sex kiss in the upcoming animated feature Lightyear

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Pixar has reportedly reinstated a same-sex kiss in the upcoming Toy Story prequel Lightyear. Back in 2020, the highly anticipated film was announced during the annual Disney Investor Day event.  The film, which stars Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear, is set to explore the origin story of the beloved Toy Story action figure.  The movie is also expected to feature an array of new characters, including a queer space cadet named Hawthrone (Uzo Aduba). According to a report from Variety, a source from Pixar revealed that a kiss between Aduba’s…

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Articles Bradley Cooper Culture Films Leonard Bernstein LGBTQ+ Films Maestro Matt Bomer Netflix News

Matt Bomer to play Bradley Cooper’s love interest in Leonard Bernstein biopic

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Matt Bomer is reportedly in early talks to join the cast of Netflix’s upcoming Leonard Bernstein biopic, Maestro. The highly-anticipated drama, which has Bradley Cooper directing and starring as the acclaimed composer, will be produced by Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Fred Burner and Amy Durning. Carey Mulligan has been confirmed to play Costa Rican-American actress and Bernstein’s wife Felicia Cohn Montealegre. Bernstein never publicly disclosed his sexuality, although he left Montealegre in 1976 for Tom Cothran, the musical director of the classical radio station KKHI in San…

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Drag Race legend Ginger Minj to star in Hocus Pocus 2 as Bette Midler

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Drag Race’s Ginger Minj has reportedly secured a role in Hocus Pocus 2 as a drag version of Bette Midler’s Winifred “Winnie” Sanderson. The 37-year-old is rumoured to have filmed a scene for the upcoming movie in November 2021, EW reported. Ginger will be one of three queens doing impressions of the Sanderson Sisters at a drag show, with the Drag Race All Star taking on the role of Bette Midler’s Winifred “Winnie” Sanderson. Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker), Mary (Kathy Najimy) and Winifred (Midler), the real Sanderson Sisters, all apparently…

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Articles Bob Chapek censorship Culture Disney Films LGBTQ+ censorship LGBTQ+ News Movies News Pixar same-sex

Disney censors “overtly gay affection” in Pixar films, letter from staff claims

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Disney has been accused of censoring same-sex love in Pixar movies in a leaked letter from employees of the animation studio. The letter to the company’s leadership is signed by “the LGBTQIA+ Employees of Pixar & Their Allies” and was obtained in full by Judd Legum of Popular Information, though the date it was sent on remains unclear. It comes as a result of Disney’s recent response to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, which is now just one signature away from becoming law in the state. The company faced fierce…

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Articles Better Nate Than Ever Culture Disney Disney Plus Films Joshua Bassett LGBTQ+ Films Movies Music News

Joshua Bassett stars in first trailer for Disney+ musical film Better Nate Than Ever

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Disney+ has released the first trailer for Better Nate Than Ever. Written and directed by Tim Federle, and based on his critically-acclaimed 2013 novel of the same name, the musical family-comedy stars newcomer Rueby Wood as Nate Foster, an unpopular 13-year-old with ambitious dreams of conquering Broadway. “There’s only one problem — he can’t even land a part in the school play,” reads the official synopsis. “But when his parents leave town, Nate and his best friend Libby sneak off to the Big Apple for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove…

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Articles Beauty and the Beast Disney Films Josh Gad LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ News News

Josh Gad says LeFou’s LGBTQ+ identity in Beauty and the Beast “didn’t go far enough”

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Frozen star Josh Gad said his gay character in Beauty and the Beast didn’t deserve praise. Back in 2017, Disney released the live-action reboot of the classic animated feature. Although the film received mixed reviews from critics, many Disney fans praised the queer dance scene between LeFou (Gad) and another male villager. Although his sexuality is vaguely alluded to in the film, it was enough to get the movie banned or given an adult-only rating in several countries. In 2019, Gad told Andy Cohen that he pitched the queer moment…

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