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Wentworth’s epic finale is here and fans aren’t ready to say goodbye
Wentworth’s final ever episode is screening tonight (October 26), and fans say they’re not ready to say goodbye to the much-loved Australian prison drama. The Foxtel drama began in 2013 as a rework of Australian TV classic Prisoner. It’s since become Foxtel’s biggest hit. Wentworth has screened in more than 170 countries, with fan conventions …
Netflix workers walk out in transgender rights protest
Netflix employees have walked off the job to rally for transgender rights outside the company’s Los Angeles offices amid ongoing backlash over comedian Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix special. Netflix staff and transgender activists staged the protest outside the streaming giant’s Los Angeles offices, which also attracted counter-protesters. Comedian Dave Chappelle’s stand-up special The Closer dropped …
Ruby Rose makes shock allegations after TV show firing
Actor Ruby Rose has made shocking allegations about her treatment on TV series Batwoman, a year after she abruptly exited the show. In a series of posts on Instagram, Rose asked her “dear, dear fans” to “stop asking” if she’d return to “that awful show.” “I wouldn’t return for any amount of money nor if …
Watch: Brooke talks being the shows first bisexual and First Nations Bachelorette
For years The Bachelorette has been dominated with a straight, white narrative. In 2021 the program is shaking it up. Brooke Blurton is stepping forward as the first lead bisexual contestant and also a proud First Nations woman. She sat down to talk with Michael James about visibility and representation on the program. Brooke on …
Big Brother: Back to the future is set to return 3 iconic queer housemates
It’s been 21 years since the experimental reality show Big Brother debuted on Australian screens. Since then the program has aired 14 seasons across three networks. The program has undeniably created some of the most talked-about moments in Australia television history. Big Brother has also uncovered some of the most iconic personalities who are still …
Boulet Brothers’ Dragula brings horror and glamour to Aussie streaming
The new season of wild drag horror competition series The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula has arrived on streaming in Australia. The series features a cast of underground drag performers and a specific horror theme to crown “The World’s Next Drag Supermonster”. The fourth season is premiering today (October 19) on horror streaming service Shudder, just in …
Watch: Alaska Thunderfuck talks new music, book & Drag Race Down Under
It’s been eight years since Alaska Thunderfuck first appeared on Rupauls Drag Race. Since returning and winning All-Stars 2 she has become one of the most successful stars of the show. Alaska recently took the time to chat with Michael James about her new album, her book, and her time on Drag Race. You can …
Trans actress Evie Macdonald’s ABC series just won an Emmy
The ABC’s kids drama series First Day, starring transgender actress Evie Macdonald, has won an International Kids Emmy Award. In the show, Evie (pictured above left) plays Hannah Bradford, a 12-year-old transgender girl, who is navigating starting at a new high school as her authentic self. First Day premiered on ABC ME in March 2020, …
Survivor removes use of the word “Guys” and debuts a more diverse cast
The US version of the pioneer reality show Survivor has recently launched its 41st season. After 40 seasons the show is shaking things up with diversity and inclusion at the forefront of its priorities. But one major change has the internet talking as host Jeff Probst scraps the use of the word “guys.” Come on …
RuPaul’s new song ‘Blame It on the Edit’ takes aim at Drag Race contestants
RuPaul has released a new song taking aim at former Drag Race contestants. His new song Blame It On The Edit is not holding back. After a string of former contestants have hit back at the show’s editors, Rupaul is clapping back. ‘I’d say bullshit’ It first started back at the All-Stars 2 reunion when …