LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Drama series “Pose” and new transgender superhero in “Supergirl” helped boost the number of LGBTQ characters to an all-time high on U.S. television, according to a report released on Thursday that said diversity programming was a crucial bulwark around attempts to undermine gay rights.
Freddie Mercury's spontaneity challenged 'Bohemian Rhapsody' star
LONDON (Reuters) - When television actor Rami Malek took on the role of colorful rock star Freddie Mercury in the film “Bohemian Rhapsody,” he found the biggest challenge was capturing the Queen lead singer’s commanding presence on stage.
Netflix backs Sacred Games season 2 after probe
(Reuters) - Netflix Inc will stick with the existing producers of its hit Indian show “Sacred Games” for a second season after conducting an independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment, the company said on Tuesday.
Frank Underwood is dead but looms large in final 'House of Cards' season
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In the final season of Netflix Inc’s “House of Cards,” Frank Underwood is physically gone, having died unexpectedly in his sleep. But the ghost of the win-at-all-costs politician played by Kevin Spacey haunts his wife and her young presidency.
Actress Amber Heard says birth on U.S.-Mexico border sparked rights activism
GENEVA (Reuters) - U.S. actress Amber Heard, a star of the upcoming “Aquaman” superhero movie and a U.N. human rights champion, said on Monday her childhood in Texas near the Mexican border helped spark her activism.