Parents stand up to 'cult' Loudoun County School board over transgender student policy

Susan L. Schulman, a longtime Broadway publicist whose five-decade career included such theater milestones as Applause starring Lauren Bacall, Death of a Salesman with George C. Scott and Bob Fosse’s Dancin’, died Wednesday, October 18, at Mt. Sinai West Hospital in New York City following a brief illness.

A believer in Happily Ever After! Gwyneth Paltrow shared her feelings about finding “The One” — and if someone can have more than one big love in their lifetime. 

Missy Elliott is getting her flowers from a special place — her hometown! The 51-year-old was honored by her hometown in Portsmouth, Virginia, with a special dedication ceremony on Monday in which they named a city street after her. In an announcement sent on Sept. 15, it was revealed that the Portsmouth City Council voted unanimously to rename a portion of McLean Street to «Missy Elliott Boulevard» and the Songwriters Hall of Famer would receive a key to the city.«We're beyond proud of Missy's accomplishments and so thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate her right here in her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia,» said Portsmouth City Manager Tonya Chapman.

National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Jennifer Lopez. In the process, they sparked a debate on social media about whether or not she or Shakira is really the most influential Latina of all time.The Grammy’s website wrote in the story, “Boundary-breaking career as an actor, dancer and GRAMMY-nominated singer, Jennifer Lopez is arguably the most influential Latin entertainer of all time.” They shared a reel about the story on Instagram, which sparked a debate in the comments about what makes a “real Latina.” Many noted that Shakira was born in Colombia while JLo was born in the Bronx, with parents from Puerto Rico.“We all know who the most influential LATINA of all time is, and no, it’s not JLo,” wrote one user.

CEO of The Latin Recording Academy, in an earlier statement. «We are proud to present the nominations with this diverse group of talented artists, who reflect the evolution of our Academy as a modern and relevant institution, and officially kick off the twenty-third season of the Latin GRAMMY Awards.»The 23rd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will air live from the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Univision on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m.

Fox News host Jesse Watters blamed the government for pushing a "radical gender movement" on children in their schools Friday on "Jesse Watters Primetime."  Could you imagine police showing up to the parents' house and putting them in handcuffs for child abuse for something like this? Well, Elizabeth Guzman wants that. She's a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, and she's drafting a bill to be voted on next session to make it a crime if parents don't acknowledge when their son or daughter changes their gender.

Tensions heated up at a school board meeting in a suburb of Detroit when parents blasted "sexually explicit" books in the school library.  Dearborn Public Schools held a meeting on Thursday to address parents’ concerns over books and curriculum. This meeting came after a tumultuous school board meeting on Monday was cut short due to a crowd of rowdy parents taking issue with how the district decides if a book is appropriate for the school library.

Andy Cohen reveals his biggest regret from his interview with Oprah Winfrey.

A San Diego mother who went viral this week for her fierce takedown of a local school board for its plans for "family-friendly" Halloween drag show told Fox News Thursday she hopes she's encouraged other parents to protect their children from an increasingly prevalent "hyper-sexualized" culture. In a widely circulated video on social media, Brittany Mayer accused the Encinitas Union School District of acting as "groomers and activist pimps" after it invited community youth and families to a "queer" Halloween party featuring a "family-friendly" drag queen show.  In an interview on "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Thursday, Mayer said that the Oct.

As the battle over parental rights and protections for LGBT students heats up in Virginia, one state delegate said she will introduce a bill in the legislature's next session that would make it a crime for a parent or guardian not to affirm their child's sexual orientation or gender identity.  The move is in response to Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's updated "model policies" on transgender students, which require students to use bathrooms and join sports teams based on their sex at birth, as opposed to their gender identity.  Elizabeth Guzman running for election for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 31st District.

There’s abundant magic still in The Piano Lesson, August Wilson’s grand, 1987 Pulitzer Prize winning tale of a Black family torn between legacy and ambition, the past and the future, and, it’s not an overstatement to note, between life and death.

Gordon Cox Theater Editor Each year, Variety compiles a list of Broadway stars on the rise. This year, Variety fill fete this round-up of stage actors, directors and writers at its Business of Broadway Breakfast presented by City National Bank will take place on Oct.

Parents are chiming in and speaking out as one school district in Pennsylvania has announced it's canceling its annual Halloween parades for elementary students due to safety and "inclusivity" concerns. Dominique Izbicki, a resident of Montgomery County, told Fox News Digital she doesn't agree with the decision. "Generally, I'm just disappointed that we are taking an approach to inclusivity as trying to go down to the lowest common denominator rather than trying to celebrate all cultures, all religions and all views for our kids," said Izbicki.

READ MORE: ‘Doesn’t Get to Tell the County What They Can Read’: Lawmaker Blasts Christian in Viral Video Attacking LGBTQ Library Books“God gave them over to a depraved mind so that they do what they should not be doing,” the unidentified man can be heard saying. “They invent ways of doing evil.

To say Brad Pitt is upset about Angelina Jolie‘s new abuse allegations against him would be an understatement.

Escambia County Public Schools, Florida considered a proposal to revise a policy to allow parents to decide what books their children can read. At the beginning of Escambia County schools' "special workshop" on Monday, school board members addressed concerns over books that have been accessible to students.The workshop stemmed from a teacher's claim last month that over 100 books in Escambia County Public Schools violated Florida law.  "I think at some point we have to know that we have professionals working for us that are evaluating, making decisions, based on the literature that is being proposed.

William Earl “Death of a Salesman” actor Wendell Pierce, “The Piano Lesson” director LaTanya Richardson Jackson and “Till” star John Douglas Thompson are among the honorees set for the inaugural Salute to Broadway presented by the African American Film Critics Association. The event is set for Oct. 17 at The Lambs Club in the heart of Midtown’s theater district. “It’s no secret that some of our greatest actors have come from the stage or have tested their chops on it,” said Gil Robertson, co-founder of AAFCA. “Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis are just a handful of our beloved icons for which this was true, with Tony winners Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren and Myles Frost among those continuing that legacy. As a reliable pipeline for outstanding Black talent in front of the camera as well as behind it, Hollywood has benefited greatly from this esteemed training ground and AAFCA Salutes Broadway celebrates that rich heritage.”

After bullying and transphobic news reports, a trans teen and her family in Vermont are facing tumult an onslaught of hateful messages, threats, and harassment.The 14-year-old teen, who attends Randolph Union High School, plays high school volleyball. The teen’s mom told VTDigger her daughter had been playing for weeks without incident, but on Sept.

Election Day is less than two months away—but one key race won’t be on most ballots.They’re school board elections, and that’s a big problem for families nationwide. In 37 states, school board elections aren’t held in conjunction with statewide or national elections.This strange system was deliberately created to give special interests an advantage, since voter turnout is much lower at other times of the year.That’s especially concerning at a time when parents are demanding greater control over their kids’ education. For the sake of democracy and accountability, states should move these critical elections to coincide with regular election days.

A special education teacher at a public high school in Loudoun County, Virginia, was reportedly put on paid administrative leave after she was charged Friday with being under the influence of alcohol in public by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Amy Richards, 60, is a special education teacher at Potomac Falls High School in Loudoun County, where she has taught eight out of her 21 years teaching in the county, according to local WJLA. Someone reportedly notified the school resource officer that Richards appeared to be "under the influence," according to police.