Valerie Anne

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Queer nerd/professional TV watcher/casual gamer. Writer on the Autostraddle TV Team. Opinions mine. she/they. Newsletter: https://t.co/LeblsN823H

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'The Last of Us' Episode 202 Recap: Fathers and Daughters

3 days ago | autostraddle.com | Valerie Anne

This recap will have spoilers for Season 2, Episode 2 of The Last of Us, “Through the Valley.”Welcome to yet another The Last of Us joint recap from Nic and me (Valerie Anne) where we break down the emotional beats of each episode and invite you to join us in doing the same.
'The Wheel of Time' Season 3 Has Queer Joys and Queer Tears

6 days ago | autostraddle.com | Valerie Anne

This review will have spoilers for Season 3 of The Wheel of Time, including the finale, “He Who Comes at Dawn.”Well, you all told me to watch The Wheel of Time, so I watched The Wheel of Time, AND NOW I’M SAD. What a heartbreaking final two episodes of the season! I laughed, I cried, I cheered, I cried again. And I’m delighted to report that this show is, as promised, pretty damn gay.
'And Just Like That...' We Have a Season Three Trailer

1 week ago | autostraddle.com | Valerie Anne

Well, Sex and the City fans, after one year and seven months, And Just Like That is finally returning. A trailer was released this week, and just because I don’t watch this show doesn’t mean I can’t snoop for queer content for and with you. After last season, with Miranda’s professor friend Nya (Karen Pittman) and ex-lover Che (Sara Ramirez) gone, Miranda’s world seems to be opening up to new people.
'The Last of Us' Episode 201 Recap: Brand New Day

1 week ago | autostraddle.com | Valerie Anne

This recap will have spoilers for Season 2, Episode 1 of The Last of Us, “Future Days.”Hello and WELCOME BACK to our The Last of Us recaps! It’s been two long years, but we made it through.
From Wives to Exes to Friends: "Slayers, Every One of Us" Tells the Tale of Two Queer Podcasters and Buffy

2 weeks ago | autostraddle.com | Valerie Anne

Longtime fans of Autostraddle will recognize the names Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs, either from meeting them at A-Camps past, watching Kristin’s “Getting in Bed with Kristin” Q&A sessions, or maybe even reading the essay about them Heather Hogan wrote that is quoted in the very book I’m reviewing.
Kesha Fought for Her Own Freedom and Vows To Fight for Everyone Else’s

2 weeks ago | autostraddle.com | Valerie Anne

Paper Magazine sat down with Kesha and Bob The Drag Queen, and they talked about Kesha’s new album, freedom, songwriting, and more. I won’t lie to you, I’m not 200% sure why these two icons are being interviewed together, besides the fact that Bob has a new novel to promote (Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert) and is a “certified Animal” and fellow millennial, who also grew up screaming along with Kesha in the club.
Queer Stand-Up Comedian Amber Ruffin Stands Up For What She Believes In

3 weeks ago | autostraddle.com | Valerie Anne

In February, comedian Amber Ruffin was invited to perform at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and it felt significant that despite everything going on with the current administration, they chose a Black queer woman as their comedian for the evening. Of course, that proved too good to be true when they rescinded that offer, with Deputy White House Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich saying Amber Ruffin said “hate-filled and violence-inspiring” things on a podcast.
Lady Gaga Was a Lifeline to Doechii When She Was a Queer, “Weird” Little Monster

1 month ago | autostraddle.com | Valerie Anne

Some of the queer things that happened at this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards include but are not limited to SZA taking home the R&B artist of the year award for the third year, Billie Eilish introducing Gracie Abrams as breakthrough artist of the year, Becky G and Victoria Monet presenting awards, with JoJo Siwa, Madison Beer, and more in the audience. Among the gayest was when queer rapper Doechii presented Lady Gaga with the Innovator of the Year award.
New Reality Show ‘You Hauled’ Puts Single Lesbians Together in One Mansion, What Could Go Wrong?

1 month ago | autostraddle.com | Valerie Anne

Move over Love is Blind and The Bachelorette, there’s a new reality show in town, and it’s gay as hell. In fact, this new queer dating show is for lesbians, even playing off a classic lesbian stereotype for the name of the show: You Hauled.
Lena Waithe Joins 'Grey's Anatomy' as a Hot Doctor Fighting for Her Wife

1 month ago | autostraddle.com | Valerie Anne

The following recap will have spoilers for Grey’s Anatomy Season 21, Episode 10, “Jump (For My Love)” – specifically and especially the gay bits. Queer Emmy-award-winning multi-hyphenate Lena Waithe has once again put on her acting hat for a guest spot on Grey’s Anatomy, the #1 go-to destination vacation for queer actors and fictional doctors. Cynthia Erivo’s partner plays Evynne Moore, a surgeon and good friend of Catherine Fox, whose wife Tasha is at Grey Sloan for a liver transplant.