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Looking In on The L Word...
My favorite characters in The L Word, however, are not in the movie or publishing business. Bette is a museum director who becomes dean of a school of design. Maybe my being a professor makes me naturally relate to her, but Jennifer Beals' performance is a perfect mix of primness and passion. She has been a pleasure to see on screen since Flashdance, and is only getting better.
I've seen the first four episodes of the new season, and it's lots of fun, with serious themes including life in ...
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At last, "thirtysomething" comes to DVD
Original at AfterEllen.com
• Thu, Jun 11
By thelinster Perhaps at some level, I knew that a lesbian was on board. Susan Miller, who produced and wrote for the first season of The L Word and is one of the creators of Anyone But Me, was a story editor for thirtysomething. I don’t recall any lesbian content, but I’m sure the vibe was there.
Melissa Etheridge in limbo after gay marriage ruling
Original at stv.tv
• Wed, May 27
UK The singer and Michaels, who appeared in several episodes of lesbian-themed cable television show "The L Word," are raising four children together. "Who will be happy tonight? How do I explain this to my children?" Etheridge said. ...
Etheridge in gay marriage limbo
Original at Stuff.co.nz
• Tue, May 26
New Zealand The singer and Michaels, who appeared in several episodes of lesbian-themed cable television show The L Word, are raising four children together. "Who will be happy tonight? How do I explain this to my children?" Etheridge said. ...
Melissa Etheridge in limbo after gay marriage ruling
Original at Reuters
• Tue, May 26
The singer and Michaels, who appeared in several episodes of lesbian-themed cable television show "The L Word," are raising four children together. "Who will be happy tonight? How do I explain this to my children?" Etheridge said. ...
A Day in the Life of a College Dyke: Pioneering Lesbos
Original at SheWired
• Tue, May 26
CA As I got older and began to realize that I did play for the other team, I thought I should try my hand at watching The L Word. After learning that there were a wealth of lesbian and bisexual actresses, crewmembers, writers, and directors that were ...
Rapper Charles Hamilton Is Such A Lesbian?!
Original at HipHopRX
• Mon, May 25
The rapper also revealed his gentleman side for women stating, “I suggest YOU ALL listen to “The L Word”. I love women. To no end.” Then Charles Hamilton threw in a twist of words adding, “I'm such a f-ckin lesbian.” Now on a new video the two (Brian ...
Sunday Real Estate Round-Up, 05/10/09
Original at Luxist
• Sun, May 10
CA The creator of "The L Word" Ilene Chaiken has listed her Los Angeles home for $2.195 million. The listing is here. --Anne Hathaway is living in the Avalon Bowery rental complex, where one-bedrooms start around $4000 per month and two-bedrooms around ...
Showtime's a Big Hit on YouTube...and "The L Word" Has a Life Online
Original at Beet.TV
• Mon, May 4
NY Showtime also creates viral videos for its programs for YouTube. The network said it is averaging more than 500000 video views per day on YouTube this year, many for its “Lezberado” channel dedicated to “The L Word.” L Word, which ended in March, ...
Kelly McGillis comes out as a lesbian
Original at AfterEllen.com
• Thu, Apr 30
By Stubbs It’s official: My dreams from the '80s have come true — Kelly McGillis has confirmed she’s here and queer so get used to it. The woman took our breath away as Tom Cruise’s love interest in Top Gun but most recently did a bang-up job of portraying closet case Colonel Gillian Davis for two episod...
Dr. Arizona Robbins will stick around at Seattle Grace
Original at AfterEllen.com
• Thu, Apr 30
By stuntdouble Michael Ausiello, EW.com's benefactor of all insider TV information, advised lesbians to "Holla!" yesterday when he announced that Jessica Capshaw is in final talks to become a series regular on Grey's Anatomy. Barring any last minute contract complications, Capshaw will become the o...
Dr. Arizona Robbins and "The L Word"'s Shane make TVSquad's list of Top 10 Gay TV Characters
Original at AfterEllen.com
• Fri, Apr 10
By jamie murnane Shane, the take-no-prisoners gal who's slept with just about everyone in town. Shane is gritty and dark, and looks pretty much the way non-lesbians would expect a lesbian to look. Shane is a lesbian and proud of it, and if you don't like it, well, she just doesn't care.
Ilene talks Times – are we ready to listen?
Original at AfterEllen.com
• Wed, Apr 8
By dorothy snarker Would you pay $30 to hear Ilene Chaiken talk? No? How about if I told you she was bringing Jennifer Beals along with her? Still no? Wow, tough crowd. What if I told you there'd be ice cream? Fine, so there won't be ice cream but I had to offer something.
An interview with Ilene Chaiken 'L Word' creator dishes on the show after its final episode
Original at The L Word Fan
• Mon, Mar 9
By noreply@blogger.com (didie211) I decided to leave it be, and a year later Showtime picked up an English television show called "Queer as Folk." They bought the format and remade it as an American show, and it was a success for them. So I went back and said, “You've got the boys, what about the girls?” They said, “Yes, you're rig...
Opinion: The L Word means never letting go. Even when you're ready to.
Original at MiamiHerald.com
• Mon, Mar 9
By Lydia Martin And cheers to Bette and Tina and their “ultimately triumphant love story,’’ even if it takes them to New York. But are they gonna end up with Max’s baby? Never mind. Some things are better left unknown. Well, you’ve gotta give it to the L Word. It truly is a lesbian show. And not because in the final...
Fans bid to own a piece of The L Word
Original at The L Word Fan
• Sat, Mar 7
By noreply@blogger.com (didie211) ctvbc.ca Hundreds of people converged in south Vancouver yesterday for a chance to take home a piece of TV history as the set and the costumes of lesbian drama The L Word were auctioned off. That's Bette and Tina's bed -- the heart and soul of The L Word," she said, pointing to one of a few beds the...
The ladies of "The L Word" come out one last time
Original at AfterEllen.com
• Fri, Mar 6
By dorothy snarker Present and accounted for were series regulars Mia Kirshner, Kate Moennig, Laurel Holloman, Rose Rollins, Daniela Sea, Marlee Matlin and — of course — series creator Ilene Chaiken. Missing in action were Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey and Pam Grier. Hmm, everyone who thinks Ilene dispat...
Jennifer Beals - Michigan Avenue Magazine
Original at The L Word Fan
• Thu, Jan 29
By noreply@blogger.com (didie211) Actress and Chicago native Jennifer Beals graces the high-impact cover of Michigan Avenue magazine’s 2009 Love Issue. ChicagoPride.com has an exclusive preview of the issue hitting shelves in February. MA: You could have never predicted the impact you’d have on the gay community, playi...
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The L Word Returns for Final Saucy Season: A Sneak Preview Review
Original at Paul Levinson's Infinite Regress
• Tue, Dec 30
By Paul Levinson(levinson.paul@gmail.com) I was fortunate to see the first four episodes of The L Word's final Season 6 - set to begin on January 18 - and thought I would give you this sneak preview review, which will be major spoiler free. We're in for a real treat in the finale season of The L Word, saucier, sexier, smarter than ever, where the characters not only jump into bed at the drop of a hat, but fall in love and break each others' hearts like everyone did back in high school, and that's fun to see, too. And this year, The L Word even has a flavor of political urgency, as characters consider marriage against the outrageous reality of Proposition 8 in California... See also (from reviews of Season 5): The L Word Concludes with Powerful Lessons [read the full post]
INTERVIEWS WITH Jennifer Beals, Laurel Holloman, Kate Moennig, Rachel Shelley as The L Word comes to an end.
Original at The L Word Fan
• Wed, Dec 17
By noreply@blogger.com (didie211) We have put together some interesting facts, characters profiles, and recaps of every episode, from season 1 up to now. As the sixth and final season of this groundbreaking series gets set to air on January 18, 2009, we at She felt there was no better way to send it off in-style than to talk wit...
Opinion: Daniela Sea plays bass in The Thorns of Life
Original at AfterEllen.com
• Mon, Nov 17
By Trish Bendix Yes, that's her on the left. Sea is part of a new band called The Thorns of Life that began playing live house shows over the last week in Brooklyn. The band is already being buzzed about, because not only does it feature a popular lesbian actress, but also Blake Schwarzenbach of the legendary i...
The L-Word
Original at Torontoist
• Tue, Nov 11
By Kasandra Bracken When Hailey Eber, writer for Tina Brown's new website The Daily Beast, contacted Jay McCarrol in early October looking for thrifty Inaugural Ball Gown designs for the new first lady, she expected a reply from the season one winner of Project Runway. McCarrol replied with his version, a st...
Showtime Channel Review - "It's not just another HBO, its Showtime ...
Original at viewpoints.com
• Mon, Nov 10
By TheBard I started watching Showtime is earnest four years ago when The L Word made its debut. The L Word along with Dexter is just one of many shows I now find myself watching on Showtime. The L Word was one of Showtime’s first ...
Opinion: 'L' is for Leading Ladies - meet the stars of The L Word - September Issue
Original at Diva Magazine
• Wed, Oct 29
On screen they're hot, sassy and uninhibited. But what are they like in the flesh? JOANNA WALTERS catches up with the cast of The L Word on-set in Vancouver. Even in silhouette she is unmistakable. With her lithe swagger and scarecrow hair, Katherine Moennig, alias bad-grrrl Shane, walks fr...
Opinion: As Good As Her Word: AM Homes - September Issue
Original at Diva Magazine
• Wed, Oct 29
LA has a spiritual life, author AM Homes tells ERICA ROBERTS - and it's to be found in her new novel, rather than in The L Word. 'You're just making pretty girls talk,' says 44-year-old bisexual writer AM Homes, laughing away her achievements as The L Word writer (Series 2) and producer (Seri...
Opinion: Daniela Sea: new on The L Word - December Issue
Original at Diva Magazine
• Wed, Oct 29
She walks a neat tightrope between trans boi Max and stone butch Moira. But is The L Word's Daniela Sea selling out to big-time fame or keeping it real? JOANNA WALTERS finds out The scene was quite something: a large synagogue on New York's Lower East Side converted into an arts centre, and a p...
We're Getting Nowhere: "The L Word" Season 1 Finale, "Limb From Limb"Original at AfterEllen.com
• Thu, Sep 25
By karman Bette and Candace check into a motel (and probably should never check out), then Tina figures it all out and goes nuts. A heartbroken Shane gets the big boot from Cheri, and Alice makes a midnight confession to Dana. Meanwhile, Jenny watches Gene and Robin sleep. Will they still be sleeping wh...
Fanfiction: Are You Happy Now? (Chapter 9B)
Original at specialk67 (Livejournal)
• Wed, Jul 16
By specialk67 Disclaimer: Spashley belongs to TheN and Tom Lynch; The L Word and associated characters belong to Ilene Chaiken and Showtime. Kate belongs to me; Vanessa's appearance is based on a real-life person, but her actions, etc are mine. ...
Fic: Plans (The L Word), Alice/Dana, PG
Original at Passion Perfect
• Mon, May 26
By oroborusfox Title: Plans Summary: Alice had plans for her future. Dana was supposed to be in them. Rating: PG Archive: Sure Warning: Is 'angst' a warning? Plans.
Opinion: The L Word Game Rating System
Original at Lesbian Gamers
• Mon, Apr 28
Gone are those boring 'out of 10' review scores and replacing them is The L word Video Game Reviewing System, ahh yes, lots of lesbian loveliness used to explain a games good or bad points. You can check out the Lesbian Gamers L Word ...
Opinion: Post-L: Season 5 in the rearview mirror
Original at Dorothy Surrenders
• Tue, Apr 15
By Dorothy Snarker Alice and Tasha: Well, that went from cutest thing ever to totally doomed in 3.2 seconds flat. I kind of loathe the idea of a “we’re working though our problems” storyline. That said, I definitely want to see Tasha again so they’d better work something out. Regardless, I want my adorable Alice b...
The L Word Episode 507… and Action.
Original at Lesbiatopia
• Thu, Feb 21
By Paula the Surf Mom The L Word Episode 507… and Action. Published by Paula the Surf Mom on Feb 18, 2008 at 8:33 AM Jenny and Nikki are in love and acting like a couple of teenagers… The Army has sent a hotshot lawyer to get Tasha… Alice has a new job outing people on national TV… Tina is have fits trying to keep the Les G...
"The L Word' recap: At last, lesbian Turkish oil wrestling!
Original at Entertainment Weekly
• Mon, Feb 18
By Nicholas Fonseca You just never know. What do you think? Is Tasha in a lose-lose situation? Have Jenny and Nikki mortally wounded the Les Girls shoot? And was Molly's description of Shane as "The Fonz" of the group the best handle ever, or what?
The L Word Episode 506... Bette is a Scumbag
Original at Lesbiatopia
• Thu, Feb 14
By Paula the Surf Mom The L Word Episode 506... Bette is a Scumbag Published by Paula the Surf Mom on Feb 13, 2008 at 4:11 PM "it looks like you are sewing up a hole in her jeans" Bette and Tina are having hot sex all over the place and messing over Jodie; Jenny’s movie starts shooting, plus Dawn Denbo is fighting dirty an...
We're Getting Nowhere: "The L Word" 5.6Original at AfterEllen.com
• Wed, Feb 13
By karman We hope you enjoy our reenactments of Adele's Pretty Woman–esque transformation into Mini-Jenny. But be forewarned; we did not reenact the Tina-Bette reunion. That would just be gross. (And we all have morality clauses in our contracts anyway.) We're Getting Nowhere: The L Word Episode 5.6
'The L Word' recap: Reunited, and it feels so good
Original at Entertainment Weekly
• Mon, Feb 11
By Nicholas Fonseca Wasn't it nice to see Bette and Tina jump into the sack after all this time? Putting aside the fact that they don't really ever talk — no, they coo — their chemistry has never died, and we were all rooting for them to screw their way ...
The L Word Episode 505: Looking At You Kid
Original at Lesbiatopia
• Wed, Feb 6
By Beebo Brinker The L Word Episode 505: Looking At You Kid Published by Beebo Brinker on Feb 5, 2008 at 9:25 PM Jenny introduces us to the cast of her film and decides to throw a party in their honor. But we know its not all fun and games when it comes to these West Holly Wood drama queens. Max the Trans-gendered Det...
We're Getting Nowhere: "The L Word" 5.5Original at AfterEllen.com
• Wed, Feb 6
By karman Can you say "party"? That's what this week's episode of The L Word was all about for us. Yes, we know that Alice became a celezbrity when she appeared on CrossFireBall to defend her outing of that homophobic basketball player. And we know that Max turned up some surprising information about A...
Jennifer Beals Talks About The L Word, Love Scenes and Flashdance - Seattle Post Intelligencer
Original at Seattle Post Intelligencer
• Fri, Feb 1
Jennifer Beals Talks About The L Word, Love Scenes and Flashdance - Feb 1, 2008 TV Guide: Which is a problem, since Bette bounces between two lovers — Jodi (Marlee Matlin) and, secretly, Tina (Laurel Holloman), the co-mom of her child. ...
Opinion: The L Word Episdoe 504: Let's Get This Party Started
Original at Lesbiatopia
• Wed, Jan 30
By Beebo Brinker The L Word Episdoe 504: Let's Get This Party Started Published by Beebo Brinker on Jan 29, 2008 at 8:17 AM You ain’t kidding Ilene… this party is so started. This week we got introduced to a few new characters and a new hang out called the SheBar. I think all this newness might spell a little troub...
'The L Word' recap: Look how serious we are
Original at Entertainment Weekly
• Mon, Jan 28
By Nicholas Fonseca We've been building toward a Bette and Tina reunion, so... is this it? It's become increasingly clear this season that Bette and Jodi are sliding along at a really fragile impasse; neither of them is bending enough to make the ...
We're Getting Nowhere: "The L Word" 5.3Original at AfterEllen.com
• Tue, Jan 22
By karman This week we're pleased to present a Very Special Episode of We're Getting Nowhere, featuring guestbian royalty Jane Lynch! Ms. Lynch was kind enough to stop by our studios to watch and chat about episode 5.3 of her show, The L Word. So watch as the three of us kiss Jane Lynch's ass and bask in the...
Opinion: The L Word: Lady of the Lake (Episode 53)
Original at PopCultureJunkies (Feedburner)
• Tue, Jan 22
By Meg The opening scene is something out of Charlie’s Angels. No really. It really is a scene from Charlie’s Angels. Alice is relaying a dream she had to Shane where she, Shane and Helena were the angels, Tina was Bosley and Bette is Charlie. *face palm* They are armed with gaydar guns and their first t...
Jennifer at the L Word Party
Original at Teddy & Moo's Celebrity Pictures & Gossip
• Mon, Jan 7
By Sarah Jennifer Beals at The L Word Party, West Hollywood - January 6, 2008 superior pics.
The L Word Season 5 Preview
Original at The L Word Fan
• Wed, Jan 2
By didie211 Bette (the-more-gorgeous-as-she-gets -older Jennifer Beals) and Jody (Oscar Winner Marlee Matlin) are having some bumps in their relationship. Shane (Katherine Moennig) has vowed to go celibate as she is tired of all the drama that happens with relationships (of course, this is AFTE...
OurChart.com to Preview The L Word a Week Before Showtime Debut
Original at The L Word Fan
• Wed, Dec 5
By didie211 Showtime is streaming the premiere of season five of its original series The L Word on www.OurChart.com, the lesbian-targeting site founded by the show's creator Ilene Chaiken, a week before it premieres on TV. The episode will debut with behind-the-scenes content on the site Dec. 30; the s...
The L Word - Season 5 Spoilers [enter at own risk]
Original at phorum.nettwerk.com
• Sun, Nov 18
Just seeind Leisha in the first scene in episode 1 on January 6th (well, 7th for ...
L Word Cast + Leisha Hailey's LA Concert for Uh Huh Her Video ExclusiveOriginal at The L Word Fan
• Fri, Nov 16
By didie211 Los Angeles, CA, November 16, 2007: Uh Huh Her is the band made up of musician/actress Leisha Hailey from Showtime's hit series The L Word, and Camila Grey, previously the bassist and keyboardist with lo-fi rock band Mellowdrone. Today, SpinDaily.com published a 4 minute video of exclusi...
DVD Review: The L Word - The Complete Fourth Season - Blogcritics.org
Original at blogcritics.org
• Tue, Oct 23
DVD Review: The L Word - The Complete Fourth Season Blogcritics.org, OH - Bette (Jennifer Beals) and Tina (Laurel Holloman) are dealing with the aftermath of their breakup and custody of their daughter Angelica. ... DVD Review: The L Word - The Complete Fourth Season Blogcritics.org
Streets humming with beautiful ladies of The L Word - Vancouver Sun
Original at Global National
• Thu, Aug 2
Vancouver SunStreets humming with beautiful ladies of The L Word Vancouver Sun, Canada - Now in its fifth season, the show has featured actresses Jennifer Beals (Flashdance, 1983), Leisha Hailey (singer kd lang's old flame), Laurel Holloman, ...
'The L Word' straps on a fan writing contest
Original at TVgasm
• Tue, Jul 10
The "L" in The L Word, which is supposed to mean all sorts of other things besides "lesbian" in Showtime's girl-on-girl drama series, can now stand for "lotsa writers", with the launch of an L Word contest that climaxes with the first "fan-scripted scene" in television series history. Fun...