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Arts + Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Dee Rees Is Making a Black Lesbian Horror Film With the Producer of “Get Out”

Plus: Lena Waithe opens up about her Master of None coming out episode, Arrested Development is coming back again, the first trailer for Battle of the Sexes, and more info on Aubrey Plaza’s new movie.

By Heather Hogan| May 17, 2017 | 12 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: Still Not Over This Picture of Portia de Rossi with a Puppy

At long last, the inspiring return of one straight man’s opinions about Ellen Page and Samantha Thomas’ Instagram relationship.

By Stef| September 30, 2015 | 17 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Lily Tomlin, Laverne Cox and Robin Roberts Hang Out, Talk About “Grandma” And Other Mesmerizing Stories

Miley Cyrus hated Hannah Montana, Kristen Stewart and Jane Lynch chatted merrily on morning TV, Ellen accepted another Teen Choice Award with a heartwarming speech, Cara Delevingne is done with modeling, Julia Nunes released a brand new video, and more!

By Heather Hogan| August 19, 2015 | 18 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Everyone Is Bananas For “Carol” at Cannes and Other Important Stories

More and more actors are calling out Hollywood’s gender inequality, Kim Kardashian says Bruce Jenner is beautiful, feminists have had it with Game of Thrones, Mad Men flips the script on Joan and Peggy, Leisha Hailey is coming to ABC Family, and Queen Latifah doesn’t care if you didn’t like her lesbian sex scene in Bessie.

By Heather Hogan| May 20, 2015 | 47 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Daily Fix: Laverne Cox Covers Variety, Raven-Symoné Guests on Black-ish, Brittney Griner Will Sit Out Team USA Practice

Pretty Little Liars season 6 looks terrifying, Jessica Williams celebrates The Hate Class of 2015, Miley Cyrus tag-teams with Joan Jett to fight LGBT homelessness, and Shonda Rhimes is launching another diverse show.

By Heather Hogan| May 6, 2015 | 9 Comments
Straddleverse

We Won A Thing: Autostraddle Triumphs At GLAAD Awards, As Does Kerry Washington

The 26th Annual GLAAD Awards in Los Angeles was a fantastic and star-studded evening of joy and magic laughter!

By Riese| March 23, 2015 | 57 Comments
Television

Portia de Rossi Is Joining “Scandal” As If You Needed Another Reason To Watch

It’s possible that Portia de Rossi and Kerry Washington will be on your TV screen at the same time. This week has peaked.

By Hannah Hodson| July 24, 2014 | 16 Comments
News + Politics

Also.Also.Also: Kathleen Hanna, Ellen Degeneres, and The San Antonio Four Walk Into a Pantene Commercial and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Feminist, gamers, and Bound 2 parody fans had a lot to rejoice about this week.

By Carmen| December 12, 2013 | 9 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

15 Lesbian Couples Time Forgot

Hey remember that time that Alice Walker and Tracy Chapman were a thing? Eh?

By Riese| October 28, 2013 | 33 Comments
Fashion/Style

Style Thief: Couples Formal Attire Part Two – Celebrity Couples

This week we’re stripping down celesbian couples in their finest. You and your beau can steal your look from Ellen & Portia, Lilo & Sam, Beth & Kristen and more!

By Lizz| July 10, 2013 | 21 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Brittani’s Video Party: The Return of Television

DeAnne Smith on the teevee, Arrested Development, Brooklyn 99, and gas station karaoke party it up.

By Brittani| May 16, 2013 | 3 Comments
News + Politics

Also.Also.Also: Naya Rivera is Naked and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Like bills through the Congressional halls, so are the days of our lives.

By Carmen| April 17, 2013 | 26 Comments
Sex + Relationships

Idol Worship: Two Idols Are Better Than One, Especially When Those Two Idols Are Together

Valentine’s Day Edition! A collection of lady-loving-ladies I love loving a lady I also love in a somewhat official manner.

By Carmen| February 12, 2013 | 13 Comments
Television

Did You Hear That Thing About Arrested Development Coming Back?

It’s the final countdown! Steve Holt!

By Intern Grace| October 3, 2011 | 28 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Ellen & Portia Combine Forces In LoveVeganismCats For NBC Comedy Series

Ellen & Portia have a half hour comedy series at NBC, Jane Lynch talks getting naked with Cybill, Cher defends Chaz on Ellen. Plus, an update on new records from Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson and Florence & the Machine.

By Jess| September 14, 2011 | 10 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Lady Gaga’s Big Interview, Brittany & Santana’s Little Live Kiss and Other Stories

Lady Gaga defends her gay activism, Kristen Stewart is cast in Snow White, Brittana + Blaine/Kurt kiss live in Dublin & Portia de Rossi says it’s more difficult to be vegan than gay.

By Jess| July 6, 2011 | 48 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Portia de Rossi Sings Happy Birthday to Ellen, Covers ‘Bust’ Magazine

Portia & Pink surprise Ellen on her birthday show and it’s really cute. Also, Portia is Bust Magazine’s Feb/Mar covergirl.

By Jess| January 27, 2011 | 24 Comments
Television

Oprah Celebrates 25 Years of Telling Your Mom About Homogays: Our Favorite Episodes

The Oprah show was even gayer than normal yesterday as she brought back her fave LGBT guests. Let’s celebrate with our favorite interviews! Ellen+Anne, Ellen+Portia, Glambert and more!

By Jess| January 26, 2011 | 24 Comments
Books

The Bearable Heaviness of Portia DeRossi’s “Unbearable Lightness”

“As I walked across the mall wondering if the way I walked made me look obviously lesbian, my mind switched to thinking about how much weight I’d have to lose to fit comfortably into those Capri pants.”

By Riese| November 5, 2010 | 62 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture Books

Portia de Rossi on Oprah: Read a F*cking (Lesbian) Book, Perhaps Unbearable Lightness

Portia de Rossi walks Oprah through the eating disorders she developed as a result of being a teen model and the stress of hiding her sexuality as she climbed the Hollywood ladder. Her story is universal, whether you are gay or have ever been on a diet.

By Jess| November 2, 2010 | 19 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Portia de Rossi Officially Portia DeGeneres, Takes Ellen’s Last Name

Portia de Rossi reinvents herself once more as Portia DeGeneres, officially taking Ellen’s last name. Also Rosie O’Donnell really liked Portia’s book and we think you will too.

By Jess| September 24, 2010 | 16 Comments
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