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Ilene Chaiken

Ilene Chaiken talks about her reality
, Feb 4, 2010
How close will The Real L Word: Los Angeles be to real lesbian life?
"The Real L Word: Los Angeles" shows up on Showtime this summer
, Jan 11, 2010
The reality series from Ilene Chaiken will begin airing this year. Here's what we think will happen, based on what we know so far.
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.