Tag: Queer

What LGBTQ+ Musicals are Saying About Representation and Inclusion in Media

What LGBTQ+ Musicals are Saying About Representation and Inclusion in Media

Everyday our world takes one more step forward to becoming a more diverse and accepting society. The depiction of queer stories in media was once very negative, often featuring homosexual characters in TV and film as the “butt of the joke”. It was rare that genuine struggles of homosexual and queer lifestyles received accurate representation, […]

Chappel Roan Should Talk Politics, Even If She Doesn’t Want To

Chappel Roan Should Talk Politics, Even If She Doesn’t Want To

Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, most commonly known by her stage name, Chappel Roan, is a 27-year-old pop star who built her persona on drag culture. Roan will typically dress in very sparkly outfits and drag makeup in her performances, yet, for taking on a persona that is inherently political, she feels as if she doesn’t have […]

Chappell Roan Prepares for Grammys

Chappell Roan Prepares for Grammys

With less than a week until her first Grammys appearance, Chappell Roan released an earnest social media post thanking her fans for their support during the biggest year of her career. The “Good Luck, Babe” singer has been nominated for six Grammys, including Best New Artist, where she’ll face off against Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, and […]

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