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News, Reviews & Commentary on Lesbian and Bisexual women in Entertainment and the Media

teens

"Cracks" reveals a disturbing tale of boarding school obsession
, Oct 29, 2009
Eva Green plays a teacher interested in her female pupil, but the similarities to Loving Annabelle seem to end there.
"South of Nowhere"'s Danso Gordon has a change of heart about LGBT people
, Sep 16, 2009
The actor who quit the groundbreaking show because of problems with the positive lesbian storyline writes to AfterEllen.com about his new views on gays and lesbians and how SON changed his life.
Puzzle Over This: Be Brave
, Sep 15, 2009
See how long it takes you to put together this pivotal scene from a popular teen drama — and then see if you can finish a line of dialogue from the scene.
BBC America explains the editing of Emily and Naomi's sex scene on "Skins"
, Sep 14, 2009
The network insists it doesn't have double-standards when it comes to portraying the show's lesbian relationship, they're just following American television guidelines.
Annalynne McCord hopes to hook up with Rumer Willis on "90210"
, Jul 17, 2009
Annalynne says she hopes her character will "get a little crazy" and share a liplock with the "punky cute lesbian" on the new season.
Review of "Lady Trojans"
, Jul 8, 2009
An interesting and uncomfortably realistic new documentary about the relationships on a high school girls basketball team in the early '90s.
Ask AfterEllen.com (May 5, 2009)
, May 4, 2009
Updates on Antigone Rising, former "Top Model" Megan Morris, "Anyone But Me" and more!
Young Adult Books Move Beyond the Coming-Out Story, But Still Face Hurdles
, Apr 1, 2009
Several young adult books with lesbian/bi characters will be published this year, but they’re still in the minority.
High school girls debate "Twilight" vs. "Harry Potter"
, Mar 24, 2009
Two teams of high school students recently debated which series is better fiction, and better for girls. Watch and discuss!
Ask AfterEllen.com (March 24, 2009)
, Mar 24, 2009
Gabrielle Union's new pilot, chef Elizabeth Falkner, Malinda Lo's "Ash" and more.
"Skins" Gives Emily and Naomi (and Viewers) a Happy Ending
, Mar 23, 2009
Good writing and good acting pay off for fans of the British teen drama, which ends its third season this week.
"Skins" Controversial Lesbian Storyline
, Mar 11, 2009
The developing relationship between Emily and Naomi on the popular British drama hit a snag last week.
Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (February 13, 2009)
, Feb 13, 2009
News about the "Batwoman" comic, The Sounds, "Watchmen", and more!
Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (February 6, 2009)
, Feb 6, 2009
Grey's Anatomy, queer women on TV around the world, Wanda Sykes, Kelly Clarkson, Sheryl Swoopes, Ellen, Rachel, and more!
Women and the box office in 2008
, Jan 27, 2009
WomenInHollywood.com breaks down the numbers on female-driven movies in 2008, and thanks to films like Twilight and Juno, the results are somewhat encouraging.
Queer Women and Their Straight Female Friends
, Jan 5, 2009
Some of the best friendships between lesbian/bi and straight women in American entertainment.
"South of Nowhere" Recap: Episode 3.16 "On the Precipice"
, Dec 16, 2008
Spencer graduates from high school and gets the key to Ashley’s kingdom.
Interview with Mandy Musgrave
, Dec 10, 2008
The South of Nowhere star has a retort for her co-star, Gabrielle Christian.
"Friday Night Lights" has a lesbian heartbreaker
, Nov 17, 2008
Last week, the drama featured a coming out scene with an up-and-coming lesbian character. She drops the bomb on a boy who has a crush on her.
Another lesbian talks about "Sex... with Mom and Dad"
, Nov 14, 2008
Lesbian teen Alex asks Dr. Drew to help her mother deal with her sexuality, which she's denied since her daughter came out at 14.
A lesbian talks about "Sex...with Mom and Dad"
, Oct 23, 2008
16-year-old Baylee is frustrated that her parents can't accept her sexual orientation — so naturally, she decides to talk about it with them on national TV.
"South of Nowhere" Recap: Episode 3.9 "Career Day"
, Oct 14, 2008
Ashley rocks, Glen is shocked, and the new Spencer has a dirty mind.
Review of "Tru Loved"
, Jun 18, 2008
This family-friendly film about a girl with lesbian moms tackles tough issues.
Brunch With Spashley (Brunch With Bridget, Episode 23)
, Jun 7, 2008
Bridget talks to Gabrielle Christian and Mandy Musgrave from South of Nowhere.
Television's Queer Teen Girls
, May 18, 2008
Lesbian/bi teens have become regular characters on TV.