TransTainment is our look at transgender people in the arts and entertainment. Today we meet Leyna Bloom who stars in Port Authority, Patti Harrison from Together Together, Jasmine Davis from the Showtime series The Chi, and Yasmin Finney who will star in Billy Porter’s directorial debut. And we reveal which trans woman will be the face of Dior in China. It’s all in TransTainment!
It’s 1956 and Ramona is a transgender girl from Texas trying to make her way in the big city. To get by she has to utilize what she has at her disposal. Last week in a jazz club Ramona sat down at a table of gentlemen with instructions to cozy up to one of them. But the guy she’s supposed to fluff up looks as if he might have anger issues. She says she can handle him but Jack had a better idea. A quick move to another club not only avoids an eruption but let’s the group catch a hot act on the jazz scene with a player named Coltrane.
Julie Slowinski gets the band back together for a Saturday night fun time. The ladies get dolled up and take in an art exhibit called Womanish then head to an upscale eatery for a fab dinner. Be a part of Julie and company’s crossdressing escapade and enjoy the vicarious thrill of being out en femme in Chicago.
May is the Sixth Anniversary of the Life of Bria comics by Sabrina Symington. To celebrate the occasion Sabrina shares the very first Life of Bria cartoon. Enjoy!
Drag in Cinema changes with the times and becomes Transgender Film and Video. Today we look back at male actors playing female roles in the silent era and explore a modern film with a transgender actress portraying a transgender role, and a male playing a trans part.
It’s 1956 and Ramona is a transgender girl from Texas trying to make her way in the big city. To get by she has to utilize what she has at her disposal. Last week in a jazz club Ramona sat down at a table of gentlemen with instructions to cozy up to one of them. But the guy she’s supposed to fluff up looks as if he might have anger issues. She says she can handle him but Jack had a better idea. A quick move to another club not only avoids an eruption but let’s the group catch a hot act on the jazz scene.
It’s 1956 and Ramona is a transgender girl from Texas trying to make her way in the big city. To get by she has to utilize what she has at her disposal. Last week in a jazz club Ramona sat down at a table of gentlemen with instructions to cozy up to one of them. But the guy she’s supposed to fluff up looks as if he might have anger issues. She says she can handle him but Jack has a better idea.
For several weeks Savannah has been thinking about two things; the formal ball that Fred has invited her to, and the approaching beginning of the new school year. She is excited by shopping for a gown, practicing walking in extra high heels, and learning how to come down stairs in a long skirt without falling down, but she is concerned that when school starts her feminine adventures will be over and she will have to return to a life as a boy named Kenny. The ball is most immediate since Fred has just entered her house and her mother has gone to greet him. How will this evening go?
How many of us were inspired to try on women’s clothing when we saw a rock star dressed up in drag? How about David Bowie in the video for Boys Keep Swinging? Seeing a male rocker or pop singer rocking a dress and heels isn’t as hard these days. Whether on stage or doing it for fun here are 28 male musicians dolling up.
Dina Amberle assembles the finest ingredients and every month she cooks up tasty dishes that are sure to satisfy. Today she mixes up a springtime entree filled with her spicy commentary on breastplates, and then she lets that bake in the oven while she prepares some makeup for men who want to look better in Zoom meetings. While that rests prior to sauteing Dina looks into the spice cabinet and pulls out some commentary about Poppare culture–much more dark and mysterious than a yogurt culture. Then comes the strange case of the shoe swaper thief and a dessert of men who love to wear pantyhose. Your table is waiting at Dina’s Diner and it’s 100% open.
Transtainment brings you news about transgender people and themes in the arts and entertainment. Today we look at Elliot Page and his great relief after coming out as a dude. Pixar is searching for a young actor who can be the voice of a transgender teen girl character for an upcoming production. Singer/songwriter Ezra Furman comes out as a trans woman. There’s a trans character on an ABC drama. One of the Backstreet Boys drop a track in praise of transgender women, and that’s not all. Give Transtainment a read to stay informed about the trans entertainment scene.
Boystown in Chicago is one of the most country’s inclusive LGBTQ+ communities and the oldest officially recognized gay neighborhood in the country. It’s known for its welcoming vibe, nonstop nightlife, LGBTQ-owned businesses, and excellent dining options. Covid-19 put a damper on that nightlife and Julie Slowinski, a normally enthusiastic patron of the area’s offerings, was reluctant to return to her usual haunts over concerns about the lack of social distancing. Last weekend she decided it was time and returned to Boystown. Triumphantly.
It’s 1956 and we’re transported to New York City where a trans woman works to make a living selling what she’s got in the nighttime and tries to find a way to become a fashion model. Click to meet the various characters, from hookers to fashion buyers for the chic department stores, as Ramona makes her way toward the glamorous life. Last week Ramona sat down with a table of gentlemen with instructions to cozy up to one of them. But the guy she’s supposed to fluff up looks as if he might have anger issues.
It’s 1956 and we’re transported to New York City where a trans woman works to make a living selling what she’s got in the nighttime and tries to find a way to become a fashion model. Click to meet the various characters, from hookers to fashion buyers for the chic department stores, as Ramona makes her way toward the glamorous life. Last week Ramona sat down with a table of gentlemen with instructions to cozy up to one of them.
It’s Drag in Cinema & TV, Plus More! After the text about several male actors playing trans and drag characters (Agent Coulson is that you?) in films from many different years we have a photo gallery of famous actors in character for a film role, or just hanging around in a dress, or skirt. We see you Vin Diesel.
Alice Novic was a TGForum member back in 1999 when she became the subject of a TGF Pictorial. We reach back to 1999 and bring your the photos from that pictorial.
In this journey to Kandi’s Land Kandi writes about the difference between reasons and excuses. Many crossdressers spend precious years locked in their closets using excuses to explain to themselves why they can’t express their inner woman. Certainly there can be reasons why it’s not possible to come out but Kandi feels that where there’s a will there is a way.
When a rock star wears a dress one time it’s a stunt to get publicity. When they do it more than once we suspect there’s another reason for their choice of attire. The late rocker Kurt Cobain did it more than once. Since Kid Cudi wore a dress on SNL and the media said it was a tribute to Kurt Cobain here are several photos of the man himself rocking dresses.
It’s 1956 and we’re transported to New York City where a trans woman works to make a living selling what she’s got in the nighttime and tries to find a way to become a fashion model. Click to meet the various characters, from hookers to fashion buyers for the chic department stores, as Ramona makes her way toward the glamorous life. Last week Ramona sat down with a table of gentlemen with instructions to cozy up to one of them.
It’s 1956 and we’re transported to New York City where a trans woman works to make a living selling what she’s got in the nighttime and tries to find a way to become a fashion model. Click to meet the various characters, from hookers to fashion buyers for the chic department stores, as Ramona makes her way toward the glamorous life. On the last page she met a “corporate client” at the jazz club and he hired her to “take care” of one man at a table with three other guys.
The last chapter told us about the process of finding a gown for Savannah to wear to the big formal ball. She is to escorted by a boy she has been hanging out with casually and her dress, hair and makeup have to be perfect for the big night. She has been practicing walking in high heels, maneuvering with poise while managing a floor length skirt, and anticipating the big day. In this chapter she goes to a salon with many of the other girls who will be attending the ball and the big day arrives.
In the seventies and eighties men in makeup were far from the norm. Bands like T-Rex, Kiss or The New York Dolls used it to attract fans but other than showbiz examples only a few fashion designers promoted the idea of men wearing makeup. Fast forward to the present day and thanks to the internet and young people who are more accepting of fashion trends that break the old norms men in makeup are all over the web doing makeup tutorials and demonstrating products on their own faces. Meet some of the “beauty boys”.
Transgender actors, musicians, singers, and others in art and entertainment are the focus of TransTainment! Today news about Eddie Izzard doing a film publicity tour in a semi-butch mode. Elliott Page will have to femme up for his role as a female character in The Umbrella Academy. A young trans/nonbinary actor makes news as the first on a network show. Charmed adds a transgender bruja. Patti Harrison is the first trans actor to be featured in a Disney animated film, and a box of old letters sparks a documentary film about drag performers in the 1950s. Read all about it TransTainment!
It’s 1956 and we’re transported to New York City where a trans woman works to make a living selling what she’s got in the nighttime and tries to find a way to become a fashion model. Click to meet the various characters, from hookers to fashion buyers for the chic department stores, as Ramona makes her way toward the glamorous life. On the last page she met a “corporate client” at the jazz club and he hired her to “take care” of one man at a table with three other guys.
With her wife out of town and the kids staying with grandma, Julie has a free Saturday to dress up and get out for fun. What all does she get up to and who does she do it with? Read on for the day’s itinerary. Hint: Shopping and cocktails are on the to-do list.
Mary, a lifelong crossdressing snowbird, lives six months of the year full time en femme in a 55+ deed restricted fun loving community in Florida. When family are coming to visit she rents a place in the Orlando area, ‘goes butch’ for a while and everyone has a good time. About 5 years ago a grandson came to visit and Mary learned he was interested in crossdressing. Now the grandson is visiting again and spending the time as Jazzy. Seems like Mary will have to come out to Jazzy.
