GLAAD study shows record number of LGBTQ characters on television

Racial diversity among queer characters has also increased for both broadcast and streaming shows. We’re here, we’re queer, and you’re only getting more of us. Bisexual representation also increased, with 27 regular and recurring characters appearing in the 2021-2022 broadcast television season. Javicia Leslie as Batwoman and Liv Hewson in ‘Yellowjackets’.The CW; Colin Bentley/SHOWTIME Despite the many improvements across the board, certain LGBTQ spaces need a boost. you’re free to read GLAAD’s full reporthere....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Jaime Silva

Gladiator 2crew members injured in accident on set

Paramount Pictures says the injuries were not life-threatening. A stunt sequence gone awry on the set ofGladiator 2left a number of crew members injured earlier this week. They are all in stable condition and continue to receive treatment." Joaquin Phoenix and Russell Crowe in ‘Gladiator’.Dreamworks/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock We will continue monitoring the situation and taking all necessary precautions as we resume production." None of the cast was harmed. TheGladiatorsequel is currently slated to hit theaters Nov....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Ann West

Gladiator 2turns intoAmerican Gangsterreunion as Denzel Washington and Ridley Scott are set to reunite

Washington is in final negotiations to star in the sequel opposite Paul Mescal. TheGladiatorsequel is set to score some A-list talent. The film received two Oscar nominations, but Washington’s performance was snubbed. Denzel Washington is joining the cast of the ‘Gladiator’ sequel.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images; Everett Collection TheGladiatorsequel, with a script written by David Scarpa, is scheduled to hit theaters Nov. 22, 2024. Deadlinewas the first to report Washington’s casting news....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Mike Walker

Glee: 50 quippy Sue Sylvester gems

Bryan (Neil Patrick Harris):“You ever heard of the term ‘anger sex’?” Sue:“The only kind I know, Bryan.” ‘‘So you like show tunes. Fox It doesn’t mean you’re gay. It just means you’re awful.’’ ‘‘I may buy a small diaper for your chin because it looks like a baby’s ass.’’ ‘‘What’s that smell? It’s usually masked by the smell of fear.’’ ‘‘I will no longer be carrying around photo ID. People should know who I am....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 727 words · Nicole Long

Gleealums Lea Michele and Darren Criss reunite to sing holiday songs forCarpool Karaoke

The pals ride around New York City singing Christmas tunes in a clip from the show’s holiday special. Don’t rain onLea Michele’s Christmas parade through New York City withDarren Criss. “I’m a fan of a lot of Christmas things,” Criss says in the video clip. Lea Michele and Darren Criss bring holiday cheer in ‘Carpool Karaoke: The Series’ holiday special.Apple TV+ “That is such a Christmas banger!” Watch the clip from Michele and Criss' holiday special above....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Ashley Turner

Gleecreator Ryan Murphy reveals Mr. Schue was written for Justin Timberlake — and as a crystal meth addict

The choir teacher initially had a much darker backstory, the creator reveals in a Glee rewatch podcast. The creator and producer of the Emmy-winning series revealed that Mr. Schue was initially written forJustin Timberlake. “That pilot was written for Justin Timberlake.” Matthew Morrison as William Schuester in ‘Glee’; Justin Timberlake.FOX Image Collection via Getty Images; Jerod Harris/Getty Images “The NC-17 version of show choir with a weird protagonist who was unraveling....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Nicole White

Gleestar Samantha Ware speaks out after Lea Michele cast inFunny Girl: 'Silence is complicity'

“Yes, Broadway upholds whiteness. Yes, Hollywood does the same,” Ware said in atweetthis morning, referencing Michele replacingBeanie Feldstein. “Yes, silence is complicity. Samantha Ware, left, and Lea Michele, who starred on the sixth season of ‘Glee’ together.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty Yes, I’m loud. Yes, I’d do it again.” “She said I don’t deserve to have that job,” Ware said in a subsequentVarietyinterview. “She talked about how she has reign. I’m not here to be disrespectful....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Kimberly Williams

Gleestars Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Uskowitz used to eat 'the worst s---' before making out

Sour cream and onion chips, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches… Even kissing gets boring when you’re doing it for work. Tina and Make had the longest continuous relationship onGlee, lasting until the beginning of season 4. Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Ushkowitz on ‘Glee’.Adam Rose/Fox/Everett As such, the actors were often called on lock lips onscreen. “We had to kiss a lot on the show. Like,a lota lot like, more than most couples I feel like,” Ushkowitz said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Anne Hunter

Gleestars to reunite in honor of Naya Rivera at GLAAD Awards

The cast will highlight the impact Rivera’s Glee character had on the LGBTQ community. Several members of the originalGleecast are planning to reunite virtually for a special tribute to their late costarNaya Rivera. Lovato appeared onGleein season 5 as Dani, Santana’s girlfriend when she moves to New York. ‘Glee’ stars Chris Colfer, Amber Riley, and Heather Morris.Paul Archuleta/Getty Images; Mike Marsland/WireImage; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Rivera died last July in an accidental drowning; she was 33....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Jeffrey Owens

Glenda Jackson, Oscar-winning actress and former Labour Party MP, dies at 87

Glenda Jackson, the Oscar-winning actress and former politician, has died. Jackson twice won the Best Actress Academy Award, for 1970’sWomen in Loveand 1973’sA Touch of Class. She was also nominated in the same category for 1971’sSunday Bloody Sundayand 1975’sHedda. Glenda Jackson in 1971.Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty She left Parliament in 2013. Prior to becoming an MP, Jackson acted in films like 1971’sMary, Queen of Scotsand 1980’sHopscotch. After leaving Parliament, Jackson returned to acting....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Dustin Martin

Glenn Close exits Oscars due to COVID, missingAir Force Onereunion with co-presenter Harrison Ford

Glenn Closehas bowed out of the2023 Oscarsas a presenter for what could’ve been anAir Force Onereunion withHarrison Ford. TheAssociated Pressfirst reported that the performer tested positive for coronavirus over the weekend. “Yes she has Covid and she is of course required to bow out. Glenn Close and Harrison Ford in ‘Air Force One.'.Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection; Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection She was very much looking forward to taking part,” a representative for Close tells EW via email....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Tara Gutierrez

Glenn Howerton 'felt like a completely different person' after shaving his head forBlackBerry

Howerton made the decision to shave his own noggin for the movie. It instantly aged me. Even though I’m in my mid-40s, I still feel like a guy in his 20s. Glenn Howerton shaved his head for ‘BlackBerry’ and felt like ‘a completely different person’.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images;ELEVATION PICTURES Not that Howerton is complaining about the time he spent sporting his very different look. “I actually learned to really like the way it looked....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · John Watson

Glenn Howerton goes bald in first look at drama about the rise and fall ofBlackBerry

“Barachul plays Mike Lazaridis, who is really the brains behind the whole operation,” says Howerton. “It’s weird,” says Howerton. But it’s not a comedy, at least in my mind. Glenn Howerton in ‘BlackBerry’.Elevation Pictures I was not playing it for laughs, even though Matt thinks my character’s hilarious. BlackBerrywill make its world premiere at Berlin Film Festival on Feb. 17 and will screen at SXSW in March. The film hits theaters on June 2....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Jessica Black