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B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

September 25, 2023

It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.

Mysteries, madness & music: The Lavender Tube on 'The Other Black Girl,' 'Chucky,' the VMAs and more

by Victoria A. Brownworth
Sep 19, 2023

Our steadfast television-viewing columnist notes the queer highlights of MTV's music awards show, the intrigue in a satire of the book publishing world, more of that serial-killing possessed doll, and more.

'Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical' at A.C.T. — Dominique Morisseau engineers an inventive new jukebox

by Jim Gladstone
Sep 5, 2023

Playwright Dominique Morisseau returns to the Bay Area for the premiere production of "Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical" for which she wrote the book, after a fortunate coincidence that fueled an invigorating musical treasure hunt.

Years, queers and fears: The Lavender Tube on 'Years, 'Vampire,' 'Good Omens' and more

by Victoria A. Brownworth
Sep 5, 2023

Our television columnist notes a few replays ('Years and Years,' 'Interview With the Vampire'), 'Good Omens' and 'Foundation's second seasons, with gay and lesbian characters, and another gay couple on 'The Amazing Race.'

'Heartstopper' - second season continues the hit teen romance

by Brian Bromberger
Aug 22, 2023

After almost universal critical acclaim and a staggeringly successful global audience, "Heartstopper" was guaranteed a second season on Netflix.

Happy ends & beginnings The Lavender Tube on Luke, Matt, Jonathan, Robin and others' new projects & families

by Victoria A. Brownworth
Aug 22, 2023

If you need a chaser to Amazon Prime's hot little gay rom-com movie, "Red, White & Royal Blue," Hallmark's gay-inclusive tale stars Luke Mcfarlane, and Showtime's "Fellow Travelers" costars Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer.

Flown the coop: The Lavender Tube on Paul Reubens, Christian Cooper and 'Only Murders'

by Victoria A. Brownworth
Aug 8, 2023

The passing of Paul Reubens, the success of a Black gay ornithologist, and the third theatrical season of a favorite podcast-murder comedy are among this week's TV viewings.

What's cookin'? — The Lavender Tube on 'Recipe for Disaster,' climate frights and more

by Victoria A. Brownworth
Jul 25, 2023

It's officially the hottest June and July the world has ever known. And reality TV showrunners re surprisingly finding ways to include climate change in their programming; plus some fun romantic and drag-inclusive foreign series.

Feelin' hot: The Lavender Tube on 'Last Call' 'The Idol,' 'Prank Panel' and more

by Victoria A. Brownworth
Jul 11, 2023

Our TV columnist updates us on 'Climate Crisis: Drought,' GLAAD's media report, 'The Idol,' 'The Prank Panel' and other media news.

'Hi Honey, I'm Homo!' — new book traces the history of queers on sitcoms

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Jul 11, 2023

One might not think of "Bewitched" when talking about queer characters on sitcoms, yet that's exactly what Matt Baume does in his new book "Hi Honey, I'm Homo! Sitcoms, Specials and the Queering of American Culture."

Boze Hadleigh's 'Game Show Confidential'

by Gregg Shapiro
Jul 11, 2023

In his latest book, "Game Show Confidential: The Story of An American Obsession," prolific author Boze Hadleigh doesn't play around, pulling back the sparkly curtain to dare to reveal truths some would never consider about game shows.

Glam, girls: The Lavender Tube on 'And Just Like That,' 'Glamorous' and more

by Victoria A. Brownworth
Jun 27, 2023

As Pride moves seamlessly into the Independence Day holiday, political storms keep brewing, but we can also take a breath and relax with some queer TV.

Indictin', enlighten: The Lavender Tube on the name games in politics and programs

by Victoria A. Brownworth
Jun 13, 2023

Happy Pride Indictment Month! Our intrepid TV columnist covers political news, including inanely antigay GOP remarks, plus more uplifting network quotes from singer-actress Janelle Monáe and actor (now author) Elliot Page.

Tuning in to the Tony Awards

by Jim Gladstone
Jun 6, 2023

In anticipation of the 76th annual Tony Awards, out theater critic traveled to New York last week to see some of the nominated productions and performances.

June bugs: The Lavender Tube on Pride programs, pickets & comedies

by Victoria A. Brownworth
May 30, 2023

It's Pride Month! Happy 'What has the GOP done to take away more of our rights' month! Fortunately, some LGBTQ shows finished shooting before the Writers Guild strike.

Arts & Culture :: Television

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

Mysteries, madness & music: The Lavender Tube on 'The Other Black Girl,' 'Chucky,' the VMAs and more

'Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical' at A.C.T. — Dominique Morisseau engineers an inventive new jukebox

Years, queers and fears: The Lavender Tube on 'Years, 'Vampire,' 'Good Omens' and more

'Heartstopper' - second season continues the hit teen romance

Happy ends & beginnings The Lavender Tube on Luke, Matt, Jonathan, Robin and others' new projects & families

Flown the coop: The Lavender Tube on Paul Reubens, Christian Cooper and 'Only Murders'

What's cookin'? — The Lavender Tube on 'Recipe for Disaster,' climate frights and more

Feelin' hot: The Lavender Tube on 'Last Call' 'The Idol,' 'Prank Panel' and more

'Hi Honey, I'm Homo!' — new book traces the history of queers on sitcoms

Boze Hadleigh's 'Game Show Confidential'

Glam, girls: The Lavender Tube on 'And Just Like That,' 'Glamorous' and more

Indictin', enlighten: The Lavender Tube on the name games in politics and programs

Tuning in to the Tony Awards

June bugs: The Lavender Tube on Pride programs, pickets & comedies

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