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The Significance of South Africa's First Prominent Lesbian TV Character

, Jul 9, 2009

From Shane to Velma to Toshiko Sato, the best queer confidants, assistants, and accomplices in TV, film, comics and cartoons.

Pepa and Silvia Get Married

, Jul 7, 2009

Given the recent rise in violence against lesbians in South Africa, Rhythm City's Wandi represents more than just a television milestone.

Recent Articles

Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (July 3, 2009)

The popular lesbian couple on the Spanish TV show Los Hombres de Paco is slated to tie the knot this week — but will the wedding turn violent?

Notes & Queeries: The Allure of the Lesbian Vampire

New films featuring lesbian couples, Saving Grace, Britain's Pink List, Big Brother 11, Mischa Barton, Sharon Gless, a lesbian sock in search of her mate, and more!

Malinda Lo

The lesbian vampire is making a comeback in TV and film — what does that mean for queer women?

Out Lesbian Nanna Grundfeltd Wins Finland's "Top Model"

Interview with Marlee Matlin

The 25-year-old platinum blond who looks good glammed up or dressed down secured her win with an impressive Cosmo shoot.

Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (June 12, 2009)

The Oscar-winning actress talks about her new memoir, her career, gay rights, addiction, that Seinfeld episode, and the one thing she regrets about The L Word.

"True Blood" Promises a Lesbian Character — For Real This Time

Kristen Stewart's Joan Jett look, the end of Otalia, Rachel and Aneesa on The Duel, lesbians on Nurse Jackie, Megan Fox, Natasha Kai, Chandra Wilson, and Heroes.

"She's Got the Look" Makes Lesbians Look Good

Evan Rachel Wood plays a lesbian vampire on the second season of the HBO series, which debuts this weekend.

Queer Women in the House on UK's "Big Brother 10"

The second season of the reality modeling competition for women over 35 includes a lesbian rock singer and mother.

Spanish TV Embraces Lesbian Relationships

There's more lesbian/bi visibility on this season of the popular British reality series — but that's not necessarily a good thing.

Lesbian/Bi Women in Commercials, Part 2

Lesbian and bisexual characters have flourished on Spain's popular primetime TV shows since same-sex marriage was legalized there.

Karman Kregloe

We review more commercials from around the world depicting queer women.

Summer 2009 TV Preview

Marisa Ramirez on "Mental" and Gay Marriage

Reviews of the series premiering or returning in the next few weeks with lesbian/bi characters or actresses.

Jim Halterman

An interview with the actress who plays Mental's lesbian psychiatrist.

Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (May 22, 2009)

The CW's New "Melrose Place" Features Bisexual Publicist Ella

Ellen's graduation speech, lesbian drama on The Duel, an apology on Israeli TV, Finland's next Top Model, Peaches, Shamim Sharif, and more.

Clementine Ford Confirms Relationship with Linda Perry

The network has officially picked up the new version of the classic '90s TV show, which includes a stylish bi publicist played by Katie Cassidy.

ABC Renews "Better Off Ted," Banishes "Cupid"

The former L Word actress talks to Soap Opera Digest about dating Perry, growing up with a famous mom, and joining Y&R.

Interview with Sara Ramirez

ABC orders more of Portia de Rossi's scene-stealing ice queen, but says goodbye to Sarah Paulson's skeptical psychologist.

Sarah Witness

The Grey's Anatomy star talks about Hollywood, the foundation she started, sexual fluidity, and playing Callie.

TV Recaps

"The L Word" Recaps: Episode 6.08 "Last Word"

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In the series finale, everyone has a motive for murder.

"The L Word" Recaps: Episode 6.07 "Last Couple Standing"

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Let's dance! Put on your red shoes and dance the L Word blues.

Lesbian/Bi Women in Commercials, Part 1

Karman Kregloe

Some of the best, worst, and weirdest commercials depicting lesbians and bisexual women.

Notes & Queeries: The Trouble with "Bisexual"

Malinda Lo

Malinda raises questions about the label of "bisexual" in light of Clementine Ford, Oprah, and her own coming-out story.

Interview With Saffron Burrows

Malinda Lo

The bisexual actress stars in a new series this fall on NBC.

Michaline Babich Gives Us Some Sugar

Shauna Swartz

The out creator of "Gimme Sugar" talks about making the show.

"L Word" Co-Creators Michele Abbott and Kathy Greenberg Break Their Silence

Kim Ficera

The women talk candidly about collaborating with Chaiken, and the evolution of the series.

"Guiding Light" Stars Crystal Chappell and Jessica Leccia Dish on “Otalia”

Jim Halterman

The soap stars talk about their characters' budding lesbian romance.

Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (May 1, 2009)

New "Spartacus" Series Includes Lesbian Characters

Beth Ditto is a doll, Kelly McGillis comes out, and Jessica Capshaw will return to Seattle Grace.

ABC's "Cupid" Misses the Mark

Executive producer Rob Tapert confirms the drama series starring Lucy Lawless will include lesbian characters and relationships.

Dara Nai

Sarah Paulson stars in this tepid revival of the 1998 series.

"Skins" Gives Emily and Naomi (and Viewers) a Happy Ending