Macy Gray still is not done responding to critics who accused her of being transphobic on a recent episode of “Piers Morgan Uncensored”.
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Addie Morfoot ContributorThis year, podcasts have been the inspiration for narrative watercooler content including on “The Dropout,” “The Thing About Pam” “WeCrashed” and “Gaslit.”However, the trend is expanding; the nonfiction community is entering the audio space too, not necessarily to seek out ideas, but to highlight the work that goes into making documentaries.Docus including Apple’s “The Big Conn,” HBO’s “Allen v. Farrow” and ESPN’s upcoming Title IX doc “37 Words” all feature what has been dubbed “the companion podcast.” Described as a behind-the-scenes look into the making of a nonfiction films or series, companion podcasts are less of a marketing tool and more of a chance for storytellers to give insights into the process of researching, producing, shooting and editing their films.
“As nonfiction has become more central to the business models of all of the streaming services and distribution platforms, there is more and more viewer and fan interest in how these documentaries are made,” says Jon Bardin, Story Syndicate’s head of documentary and nonfiction. “Fans are curious about the experience.”Dawn Porter, who co-directed “37 Words,” describes the doc’s companion podcast as a way to tell stories that are usually reserved for intimate in-person screenings or events.“I spoke about the process of interviewing Billie Jean King and Gloria Steinem,” Porter says.
Macy Gray still is not done responding to critics who accused her of being transphobic on a recent episode of “Piers Morgan Uncensored”.
Macy Gray still is not done responding to critics who accused her of being transphobic on a recent episode of . «All of you coming on my page, threatening me and calling me names — just becuz i said something you don't agree with,» the singer wrote on Twitter. «Be whatever you wana be, and fk off.»pic.twitter.com/DEoVDTopGGThe post is not Gray's first response to the controversy, which first surfaced on Monday.
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Macy Gray chose to go on known bigot Piers Morgan’s show Uncensored and reveal herself as a transphobe on national television. In the controversial interview, Gray stated, “Just because you go change your parts, doesn’t make you a woman. ” Gray’s statement is disappointing on a lot of levels, especially because it completely disregards the identity and humanity of all trans women, but also because Gray is a Black woman.
Macy Gray is apologizing and expressing her support for the LGBTQ+ community after comments she recently made to Piers Morgan drew fire from critics who accused her of being transphobic.«I have nothing but love for the LGBTQ+ and transgender community and have been a supporter since day one,» Gray told ET in a statement on Tuesday. «My statement on Piers Morgan was grossly misunderstood. I don't hate anyone.
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Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone are one of Hollywood's funniest couples, having shared side-splitting scenes in films like and, and creatively collaborated on, and many more. Now, in their new Netflix series, — created and written by Falcone — the pair finally get to portray a couple, albeit an unusual one. They play coworkers, Clark and Amily, who fall for each other while Clark is coping with the ethereal aftermath of a near-death experience. «It just felt like an easy thing to write, since I've already lived it,» Falcone joked with ET's Kevin Frazier about the new series. «Just like, me being lazy.»In all seriousness, the actor and producer said it was «really fun» getting to work closely with his wife of 16 years on the new project.«It kinda hearkened back to some of those moments of doing or a scene or two in ,» he recalled.
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