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Ilene Chaiken

Ilene Chaiken teams up with The CW for "Confessions of a Backup Dancer"
, Oct 15, 2009
The L Word creator is adapting the teen novel based on the behind-the-scenes drama of touring with a pop star.
A couple about to break up, a club promoter and a Shane: Casting ideas for "The Real L Word"
, Sep 3, 2009
Hornito predicts what lesbians "characters" Ilene Chaiken will pick for the new reality show.
Let's get real about "The Real L Word"
, Sep 1, 2009
The new reality series from Ilene Chaiken sounds like a joke. Too bad it's not.
Showtime Announces "The Real L Word: Los Angeles" Reality Series
, Sep 1, 2009
Ilene Chaiken will co-exec produce the series revolving around the lives of six lesbians in L.A.
Ilene Chaiken mentions plans for "The L Word" movie
, Jul 27, 2009
At the BlogHer conference in Chicago over the weekend, the creator of the Showtime series discussed her new projects, including a big-screen version of the lesbian series.
GLAAD Awards recognize Ellen and Portia and "The L Word"
, Apr 20, 2009
Ellen brings her wife to the stage to accept an award, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus wins for kissing Megan Mullally in an episode of The New Adventures of Old Christine.
Ilene talks Times – are we ready to listen?
, Apr 8, 2009
Jennifer Beals joins Ilene Chaiken in a conversation about life after The L Word for an upcoming live discussion with The New York Times.
"L Word" Co-Creators Michele Abbott and Kathy Greenberg Break Their Silence
, Apr 5, 2009
The women talk candidly about collaborating with Chaiken, and the evolution of the series.
Showtime Won't Buy "The Farm"
, Apr 3, 2009
Showtime will not be airing The L Word women-in-prison spinoff, the entertainment industry's leading trade publications are reporting today.
"Last Word" of "The L Word": Lame, Lacking, Legacy-Tarnishing
, Mar 9, 2009
The series finale left most viewers somewhere between disappointed and outraged.
The ladies of "The L Word" come out one last time
, Mar 6, 2009
The show's cast get together for a final party, celebrating six seasons of the only lesbian drama series we've had in America.
What does Ilene Chaiken have to say for herself?
, Feb 6, 2009
In a new interview with The L Word creator, she discusses TV's representation of lesbians and how she got Showtime interested in the series to begin with.
Ilene Chaiken won't give us what we want
, Jan 26, 2009
The creator of The L Word tells the L.A. Times she has no plans to resolve one of the season's major plot lines.
Even Jennifer Beals doesn't know what Ilene Chaiken is up to
, Dec 17, 2008
Shane's in a dress and Max and Jenny are missing. New promos for Season 6 indicate the whole L Word world has gone mad.
Ilene Chaiken and Showtime spoil their own show
, Dec 8, 2008
After attempts to keep their dead character under-wraps, the network and series' director have ruined the surprise by giving it up.
Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (June 20, 2008)
, Jun 20, 2008
"Vicky Cristina Barcelona" trailer, "Sugar Rush," Renee O'Connor and more.
2008 GLAAD Awards Photos
, Apr 29, 2008
Jennifer Beals, Laurel Holloman, Gabrielle Christian, Michelle Paradise and more.
, Mar 26, 2007
The  Top 13 Power Lesbians in Entertainment in 2007
, Feb 27, 2007
The queer women who make a difference in film, TV and music.
Don't Quote Me: An Open Letter to Ilene Chaiken
, Jan 2, 2007

Kim Ficera on the last two seasons of "The L Word", and hopes for Season 4.