Author Judy Blume says she worries about intolerance in the US, following the removal in schools of some of her novels.
14.03.2023 - 20:47 / mambaonline.com
Becoming, the South African reality series spotlighting the transgender and queer community, has returned for a second season on Mzansi Magic.
Featuring an all-new cast of young queer people living in a safe house – the House of Diamonds – the show will continue to explore themes of identity, belonging and self-acceptance.
“Becoming is a groundbreaking and important show that we’re pleased to bring back for a new season. This is a reality show that not only keeps viewers engaged but is also informative and educational, and it was a show that enjoyed a high level of talkability,” says Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net.
“We’re proud to provide a platform for layered and honest representation for people in the queer communities and can’t wait for viewers to dive in and enjoy this season,” Adonisi adds.
The main cast members featured on Becoming season 2 are:
Activist and writer, Trey Moo (she/they/them): As the matriarch of the House of Diamonds, their focus is on keeping everyone housed and safe. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have her own battles to fight. Becoming is there as she confronts family rejection and seeks love and belonging.
Non-binary photographer, Delovie (they): This Ugandan-born photographer deals with gender bias and visa issues.
Activist, Seoketsi (she/her): The first daughter in The House Of Diamonds who faces her traumas while attempting to find emotional, mental and physical stability.
Caley (she/her): A deejay and model who has walked for SA Fashion Week. Becoming follows her as she navigates the modelling industry and begins her journey of hormone therapy.
The rest of the cast is Koyame (he/him), Ayabonga (he/they), Lulu (they) and Nene (she/her).
Becoming: House
Author Judy Blume says she worries about intolerance in the US, following the removal in schools of some of her novels.
Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard is Bravo’s new reality series, a spinoff of Summer House, that is set to premiere Sunday, May 7 at 9 p.m. ET.
is getting another spinoff, and this time it takes place at the illustrious vacation destination Martha's Vineyard in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.In the official trailer for the upcoming series, viewers are introduced to 12 friends — old and new — who will be spending the summer under one roof, drinking, partying, crying and laughing.The houseguests who will be bringing the fun and drama during the first season of the spinoff are Jasmine Ellis Cooper, Silas Cooper, Amir Lancaster, Jordan Emanuel, Preston Mitchum, Bria Fleming, Alex Tyree, Shanice Henderson, Jason Lyke, Summer Marie Thomas, Nicholas «Nick» Arrington and Mariah Torres.And let's not forget Milo — the adorable Dachshund — who is living rent free.In the three-minute clip, the group is ready to celebrate «Black excellence» work through new romances, newlywed life, budding relationships and heated disagreements. However, it's not all drama as they also raise glasses, strip down for the pool and partake in extravagant dinners. «I want to dance, I want to twerk, I want to drop it like it's hot. I want to twerk, I want to have a drink, order a shot -- rinse, repeat,» one houseguest declares.Martha's Vineyard has a known history for being one of the first beach destinations where African Americans could vacation and purchase property.According to one guest, «This is what the ancestors wanted.»According to Bravo's release, «follows a group of 12 friends as they enjoy their island getaway.
Kim Kardashian loves sports stars so much, she even married one of them – albeit only for 72 days – but so far, she’s not added any footballers to her dating CV. However, insiders say that could be about to change after the reality star’s visit to the Emirates stadium in London last week, where she watched an Arsenal game and enjoyed a giggly FaceTime with one of the premier side’s top players.
injected itself into culture-war battles over curriculum content, student privacy policies, special accommodations for LGBTQ students, and what books or materials are accessible in school libraries.The House approved the bill, sponsored by U.S. Rep.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are trying to make sure son Prince Louis does not become an “offshoot like Harry”, a royal expert has claimed. The Prince and Princess of Wales want to ensure their youngest child is not made to feel like a ‘spare’ at King Charles upcoming Coronation on 6 May, commentator Angela Mollard added. Prince Harry’s explosive memoir, released in January, was titled Spare in an apparent reference to the saying ‘an heir and a spare’.
The Japanese House has returned today (March 20) with a new single – listen to ‘BOYHOOD’ below.The singer-songwriter, real name Amber Bain, initially teased her return last month, posting a photo of herself on Instagram with the caption ‘News coming soon’ and directing fans to sign up to her mailing list.The Japanese House last released new music in 2020 in the form of the EP ‘Chewing Cotton Wool’. Her only studio album so far, ‘Good At Falling’, came out the year prior.New single ‘BOYHOOD’ is an ode to the complexities of gender and sexuality, with gentle electronic beats and guitar plucks providing a backdrop for Bain’s soft and harmonious vocals.The accompanying video shows Bain watching a projection of herself from a bed, as one of a pair horseback riding through lush green fields.Speaking of the visuals, she said: “When Katie and I were young and in love, we fantasised about riding off into the distance on her horse Bam Bam, away from all the problems that came from being gay and in love back then.“This song talks about how sometimes, however hard you try, you can’t help but be a product of the things that happened to you or held you back earlier on in life.
Gabby Prescod is learning a lot about herself by watching herself on TV.«Several things,» the newcomer makes clear, speaking with ET over video chat. «One, I absolutely hate the sound of my own voice.
Love Island fans were left making the same complaint as they watched Maya Jama return to screens as she was joined by this year's string of islanders and bombshell contestants to get all the gossip just days after the final of the second-ever winter series.
Deja vu in the Hamptons? Years after navigating a cheating scandal, Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke are speaking out about rumors that he was unfaithful.
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Love Island star son Jack announced that he is now a father. The 23-year-old announced the birth of his baby girl on Instagram. Jack appeared on the hit ITV2 dating show last year.
A perfect fit. Peta Murgatroyd has a job in mind for her husband, fellow Dancing With the Stars pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
Sharenting, have you heard of it? Well let us break it down for you. Sharenting is the phenomenon where parents share lots of information or pictures of their children on social media. And it turns out, not everyone thinks it's cute.
Ronan Keating has shared his joy over becoming a grandfather for the first time after his son Jack shocked fans with a surprise baby announcement. The ex Love Island contestant revealed in an Instagram post on Thursday that he had welcomed a newborn daughter. Posting a sweet black and white photo cradling the little one in his arms, the 23-year-old captioned the shot: “Welcome to the world my little (princess emoji).
Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic Introducing “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” the lavish hyperkinetic popcorn fairy tale that kicked off SXSW this evening, the film’s co-directors, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, told the audience that they had designed the movie to appeal to hardcore D&D players — and also to those who know absolutely nothing about the game. This came as a relief to me, since what I know about Dungeons & Dragons you could put on the head of a…well, I know so little that I can’t even come up with a proper D&D reference with which to spin that cliché. The filmmakers were being honest. “Honor Among Thieves” is built on the edifice of D&D lore, packed with totems and characters and Easter eggs that fans of the legendary role-playing game will drink in with a connoisseur’s delight. But for those, like me, who have spent their lives avoiding anything to do with Dungeons & Dragons, the film is eminently comprehensible and, in its you’ve-seen-it-before-but-not-quite-this-way fashion, a lot of fun.
. In ET's exclusive sneak peek at Monday's all-new episode, most of the women of the house — Danielle Olivera, Paige DeSorbo, Ciara Miller, Mya Allen and Gabby Prescod — gather in the backyard to set up for a party, and the conversation quickly turns to their bash, a «slumber party» that left Amanda Batula in tears, after Danielle named her the person she trusts the least in the group during a card game.When Amanda ran away from the game, her husband, Kyle Cooke, got defensive, praising Amanda as one of the best people in the cast, and slamming Danielle's then-bestie, Lindsay Hubbard, as a villain. Lindsay's boyfriend (now-fiancè), Carl Radke, sat back and said nothing in Lindsay's defense, which didn't sit well with Danielle, who pleaded with him to speak up.
Whelp, Bravo fans most likely won’t be seeing the Toms on the next season of Winter House!
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