TV shows more likely to show sexual exploitation of underage girls than women: study
A new study of sweeps week prime time programs found a disturbing number of “jokes” involved underage pornography, stripping, or human trafficking.
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CBS execs meet with transgender activists to promote positive TV portrayals
Positive TV coverage for transgender people is critical because “the vast majority of Americans have no personal connection to someone who is transgender, so they rely solely on the media for information," said an official with GLAAD.
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Former Disney stars praise gay 'marriage' decision
Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, and others weighed in on an “incredible day” for “equality.”
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Disney Channel series to feature two-mother, lesbian 'family'
A network spokesperson says the plot line “was developed to be relevant to kids and families around the world and to reflect themes of diversity and inclusiveness.”
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Sarah Palin rips Bill Maher over alleged remark insulting son with Down syndrome
Palin took to Twitter today, calling Maher a “bully,” and saying that “on behalf of all kids whom you hatefully mock in order to make yourself feel big, I hope one flattens your lily white wimpy a#*.”
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New study: TV increased U.S. support for same-sex “marriage”
“Based on this data, I think we can conclude that TV has...moved the needle of public opinion to see same-sex marriage in a positive way,” Ben Spergel, Senior Vice President and Head of TV Insights at Ipsos MediaCT said.
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Unnamed Justin Bieber spokesperson tries to distance star from mom over abortion
“I don’t believe he agrees with his mom on this issue,” an unnamed source told the media over Crescendo.
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Tom Hooper’s Les Miserables: a tarnished gem
Though the gem is tarnished, the Gospel still shines through.
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'American Horror Story' airs gruesome, offensive abortion storyline
The twisted storyline is par for the course for the highly popular and extremely graphic Fox show.
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‘Two-and-a-Half Men’ star apologizes to co-workers: future on show uncertain
Angus T. Jones thanks his producers for “the opportunity they have given and continue to give me.”
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