Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ Casts Transgender Star Angelica Ross in Lead Role as Roxie Hart
Broadway’s long-running “Chicago” revival has taken the unprecedented step of casting a transgender performer in the lead role of Roxie Hart.
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Nolte: Transwoman Winner Mj Rodriguez Robs Golden Globe from Woman-Woman
Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez, a guy who identifies as a woman, won a Best Actress Golden Globe Sunday night.
‘Pose’ Star Mj Rodriguez Is First Transgender Nominated for Lead Actress Emmy
In what is a first for the primetime Emmy Awards, “Pose” star Mj Rodriguez has been nominated for lead actress in a drama series, marking the first time a transgender individual has been nominated in a major acting category.
Watch: Billy Porter Says ‘Kids Are Ready’ for His ‘Genderless’ Fairy Godmother in ‘Cinderella’ Remake
Actor Billy Porter detailed his role as a “genderless” fairy godmother in the upcoming remake of “Cinderella,” arguing that “kids are ready” for his progressive take on the iconic fairy tale.
Study Says LGBTQ Characters Hit Record High on Television
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Pose” and “Batwoman” are among the shows contributing to a surge in LGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television, according to a new study by the advocacy group GLAAD.
Joe Biden Praises Gay Actor Billy Porter’s Emmy Award Win
Joe Biden took to Twitter to praise actor Billy Porter for becoming the first openly gay black actor to win an Emmy in a drama series.
Video: Trans Actor Indya Moore Attacks Trump Supporter over a ‘Keep America Great’ Sign
Indya Moore, a self-proclaimed “non-binary” actor and star of the FX show “Pose,” physically attacked a supporter of President Donald Trump in New York because he was holding a “Make America Great Again” sign.
Study Says LGBTQ Network TV Characters Hit Record High
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A record-high percentage of LGBTQ characters are part of the new TV season’s prime-time network series, according to the media advocacy group GLAAD.
