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entertainment13 days ago•5 min saved

Real Voices, Real Work: Sex Workers Challenge TV's Portrayals

Sex workers critique recent on-screen depictions (Euphoria, Margo's Got Money Troubles, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed) for glamorizing or stereotyping the work, stressing the real labor behind content creation—from building brands and managing clients to navigating banking and taxes—while debunking myths of easy money; they welcome the spotlight for sparking conversation but want authentic portrayals shaped by real workers to reduce stigma.

via USA Today|

#entertainment #labor #media-representation

entertainment1 month ago•21 min saved

New Doc Argues Hollywood's Abortion Portrayals Fueled Public Stigma

A Tribeca-premiered documentary, Hollywood Does Abortion, argues that decades of on-screen abortion stories cast the procedure as dangerous or shameful, shaping public attitudes from the Maude two-episode arc in the 1970s to later shows like Roseanne, Party of Five, and Sex and the City; it contends writers used abortion as dramatic device rather than reflecting accurate realities, notes that abortion is relatively safe and common, and highlights a post-Dobbs era with more abortion portrayals alongside ongoing real-world access barriers.

via Variety|

#abortion #documentary #entertainment

entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Peet’s Perimenopause on TV Pushes Menopause Into the Spotlight

Amanda Peet’s Your Friends & Neighbors storyline about perimenopause—including a dry-vagina joke—is highlighted as a breakthrough in TV, pushing menopause dialogue from taboo to mainstream; experts call for nuanced, positive depictions and note ongoing gaps in real‑world care and broader media representation.

via USA Today|

#amanda-peet #entertainment #geena-davis-institute

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Controversy Erupts Over Caitlin Clark's Athlete of the Year Title

Washington Mystics president Sheila Johnson criticized TIME's decision to name Caitlin Clark 'Athlete of the Year,' arguing it unfairly credits Clark for the WNBA's popularity surge and overlooks other talented players, particularly non-white athletes. Johnson highlighted the media's role in racial bias, suggesting the entire WNBA should have been recognized. Clark acknowledged her privilege and advocated for more promotion of Black players, emphasizing their foundational role in the league's success.

via CBS Sports|

#caitlin-clark #media-representation #racism-in-sports

entertainment2 years ago•9 min saved

"Exploring Faith and Spirituality in Entertainment: Insights from Hollywood Stars and a New Survey"

At the Variety Spirituality in Entertainment Breakfast, Rainn Wilson discussed his mission to start a spiritual revolution in Hollywood, while Hilary Swank talked about her latest film "Ordinary Angels." The event also featured discussions on the representation of faith and spirituality in media, including a panel analyzing the Global Faith and Entertainment Study, insights from the stars of the Amazon Prime Video series "The Baxters," and a conversation on spiritual storytelling breakthroughs with industry talent and executives. The event highlighted the importance of diverse and accurate representations of faith in entertainment and the impact of spirituality on storytelling.

via Variety|

#amazon-prime-video #entertainment #faith-and-spirituality