A couple of weeks ago we told you about the controversy surrounding Tribeca Film Festival selection “Ticked-Off Trannies With Knives.” Well, the controversy continues to brew.

VH1’s “TRANSform Me” host Laverne Cox joined members of the trans community and their supporters in a protest outside Tribeca Cinemas in NYC. The crowd was present to object to Read the rest of this entry »

Monday night (March 15) was the premiere of VH1’s new reality show TRANSform Me, and O-M-G I loved it! I have to admit, I was a bit thrown by the realization the women who are to be made over aren’t told ahead of time their makeover team is made up of transgendered women, so the cameras catch the participants initial reaction to the fact. I didn’t know if to take that as VH1 trying to exploit the makeover team or what. I mean, the first makeover was on a woman in Mobile, Alabama. No shade Alabama, but you are the deep south. Anywho, my concern subsided once I saw how the show taught the women style, to find inner love and promoted tolerance. Plus, Laverne Cox was a great host. All the ladies did a great job.

Overall, I give the first episode two thumbs up.

In case you missed it, check out the full first episode after the jump… Read the rest of this entry »

Pop Icon Janet Jackson further proves her deep love for the LGBT community as she has taken on the role of executive producer of the documnentary ‘Being T.’ The documentary will give an insightful look into the lives of 12 male to female transsexuals living in New York City.

It is heart-warming to see a celebrity of Janet Jackson’s caliber lend her name, image, and most of all time to a project such as this.  Many A-Listers shy away from hard-hitting issues relating to the LGBT community, let alone the transgender sector. Ms. Jackson truly exemplifies leadership and strength. It was not too long ago that her Read the rest of this entry »

Actress and TV personality Laverne Cox recently appeared on the Season 3 opener of Maurice Runea The Show. Cox, formerly of “I Want To Work For Diddy,” discussed how it was being on Diddy’s reality show, her appearance in a new documentary on transgender women executive produced by Janet Jackson, titled “Being T“, and the difficulties of dating as a transgender woman.

Check out video of the interview after the jump… Read the rest of this entry »