A decade ago, Laverne Cox burst on to the scene with her role as Sophia Burset on Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black,” becoming the first openly transgender actress to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category. This month, Laverne stars in the Netflix film “Uglies,” a dystopian story set in a future society where everyone undergoes extreme cosmetic surgery at the age of 16 to become “pretty.” Laverne joins the Bright Side to discuss her latest role, her changing perceptions of beauty standards, and how at 52, she is saying “yes to life.”

A decade ago, Laverne Cox burst on to the scene with her role as Sophia Burset on Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black,” becoming the first openly transgender actress to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category. This month, Laverne stars in the Netflix film “Uglies,” a dystopian story set in a future society where everyone undergoes extreme cosmetic surgery at the age of 16 to become “pretty.” Laverne joins the Bright Side to discuss her latest role, her changing perceptions of beauty standards, and how at 52, she is saying “yes to life.”

Laverne Cox on “Uglies,” Beauty Standards, and Being Herself

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Hi, Laverne Cox Show fans! Today we bring you an exclusive listen to Laverne’s conversation with mental health guru Jay Shetty on his podcast, On Purpose. Check it out to hear Laverne discuss unresolved trauma, rewiring your brain, and more.

Hi, Laverne Cox Show fans! Today we bring you an exclusive listen to Laverne’s conversation with mental health guru Jay Shetty on his podcast, On Purpose. Check it out to hear Laverne discuss unresolved trauma, rewiring your brain, and more.

Laverne Cox Visits Jay Shetty’s On Purpose Podcast

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Larger than life fashion journalist, stylist, creative director and editor André Leon Talley passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2022. In this episode of love, respect, admiration and reflection, Laverne and her exceptional guests remind us why the world, the fashion world in particular, will miss the late great André Leon Talley. Iconic fashion designer and André’s longtime friend Norma Kamali shares stories starting from their early days in 1970’s New York City and Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post journalist Robin Givhan offers an industry perspective from the last 25 years of his life. Both are intimate, knowing, and candid, and say the same thing: there will never be another ALT.

A New Line: Robin Givhan Interviews André Leon Talley (2017) (courtesy of Washington Post Live Events)

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More Links of Interest:

A.L.T. by André Leon Talley

Chiffon Trenches by André Leon Talley

The Gospel According to Andre (Documentary Official Trailer)

A Memorial for André Leon Talley (NYT)

André Leon Talley, the Pioneering Vogue Editor, Has Died at 73 (Vogue)

Norma Kamali: I Am Invincible (book)

Grace Jones Studio 54 New Years Eve Party (costume designed by Norma Kamali)

Jessye Norman (Opera Legends Documentary, YouTube)

ALT on Meeting Lagerfeld and Being Correct (YouTube)

John Fairchild, author of Fashionable Savages

Hilton Als' Profile (The New Yorker, 1994)

The Collection of André Leon Talley (Christie’s)

ALT Recent Auction (The Cut)

Laverne Cox and André Leon Talley on Watch What Happens Live 2015 

Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Reinvents Lingerie (TIME, 2019)

André Leon Talley Dishes on Galliano, McQueen, and Lagerfeld, Darling (Interview Mag, 2020)

Andre Leon Talley Day (WWD, 2022)



Other Episodes Mentioned Relevant:

The Spirituality of Club Culture w/ Honey Dijon

Diary: Where Fashion Meets Art

The Legendary Life of Connie Fleming, Part I and Part II



CREDITS:

Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins

Producer & Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell

Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

Larger than life fashion journalist, stylist, creative director and editor André Leon Talley passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2022. In this episode of love, respect, admiration and reflection, Laverne and her exceptional guests remind us why the world, the fashion world in particular, will miss the late great André Leon Talley. Iconic fashion designer and André’s longtime friend Norma Kamali shares stories starting from their early days in 1970’s New York City and Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post journalist Robin Givhan offers an industry perspective from the last 25 years of his life. Both are intimate, knowing, and candid, and say the same thing: there will never be another ALT.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tQF_GsyOrI">A New Line: Robin Givhan Interviews André Leon Talley (2017)</a> (courtesy of Washington Post Live Events)
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More Links of Interest:
<a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780375508288">A.L.T.</a> by André Leon Talley
<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/609773/the-chiffon-trenches-by-andre-leon-talley/">Chiffon Trenches</a> by André Leon Talley
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzZkVGCY5rY">The Gospel According to Andre</a> (Documentary Official Trailer)
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/29/style/andre-leon-talley-memorial.html">A Memorial for André Leon Talley</a> (NYT)
<a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/andre-leon-talley-obituary">André Leon Talley, the Pioneering Vogue Editor, Has Died at 73</a> (Vogue)
<a href="https://normakamali.com/pages/book">Norma Kamali: I Am Invincible</a> (book)
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pkcumwd9m6l7tanbo4qeq/LCS_AlexNewell_FirstAssembly-V2-no-speech_102723_Mixdown2.mp3?rlkey=mzbhu8gyqk22gwtbbgynm8fh9&amp;dl=0">Grace Jones Studio 54 New Years Eve Party</a> (costume designed by Norma Kamali)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCwZLMD_WFA">Jessye Norman</a> (Opera Legends Documentary, YouTube)
<a href="https://bit.ly/45XE8ud">ALT on Meeting Lagerfeld and Being Correct</a> (YouTube)
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/28/business/media/john-fairchild-editor-of-womens-wear-daily-dies-at-87.html">John Fairchild</a>, author of Fashionable Savages
<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1994/11/07/andre-leon-talley-vogue-the-only-one">Hilton Als' Profile</a> (The New Yorker, 1994)
<a href="https://www.christies.com/auction/auction-20995-nyr/overview">The Collection of André Leon Talley</a> (Christie’s)
<a href="https://www.thecut.com/article/inside-andre-leon-talley-estate-auction.html#_ga=2.78127636.1488109453.1676597080-1517910228.1676597076">ALT Recent Auction</a> (The Cut)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W2pOHHyYPI&amp;t=43s">Laverne Cox and André Leon Talley on Watch What Happens Live</a> 2015 
<a href="https://time.com/5674562/rihanna-savage-fenty-2019/">Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Reinvents Lingerie</a> (TIME, 2019)
<a href="https://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/andre-leon-talley-gloria-von-thurn-und-taxis-the-chiffon-trenches">André Leon Talley Dishes on Galliano, McQueen, and Lagerfeld, Darling</a> (Interview Mag, 2020)
<a href="https://wwd.com/eye/people/andre-leon-talley-day-officially-happening-dvf-vogue-jacobs-1235342198/">Andre Leon Talley Day</a> (WWD, 2022)
 
Other Episodes Mentioned Relevant:
<a href="https://bit.ly/44L3z1g">The Spirituality of Club Culture w/ Honey Dijon</a>
<a href="https://bit.ly/46SsX7e">Diary: Where Fashion Meets Art</a>
The Legendary Life of Connie Fleming, <a href="https://bit.ly/46o3dPw">Part I </a>and <a href="https://bit.ly/48B2yvV">Part II</a>
 
CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang &amp; Gabrielle Collins
Producer &amp; Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell
Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

In Laverne’s Season 2 Finale, she pays tribute to one of her heroes, the Black man from North Carolina who spiced up the high fashion world for decades, the one and only André Leon Talley.

André Leon Talley: A Tribute w/ Norma Kamali & Robin Givhan (Season Finale)

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**Be sure to hear ALEX NEWELL'S 2023 TONY AWARD ACCEPTANCE SPEECH (X or TikTok)

Laverne has a fun catch-up sesh with her good friend Broadway supertalent Alex Newell. This year, Alex was one of the two gender nonconforming actors to ever win a Tony. They got theirs for their show-stopping performance as Lulu in the hit new musical Shucked. They walk Laverne through their rise to the Broadway stage, their unusual anatomy which plays a big role in their incredible voice, what’s next on their calendar, and most importantly, the crucial role The Fresh Prince of Bel Air had in their life. 

ALEX NEWELL 2023 TONY AWARD ACCEPTANCE SPEECH TRANSCRIPT:

“ I'm not going to hold y'all because it's hot in here. I have wanted this my entire life. I thank each and every one of you in this room right now. And mommy, I love you. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. Thank you for teaching me what strength is. To my entire building and cast and crew of Shucked, you are my rock. I love you all. Thank you for seeing me, Broadway. I should not be up here as a queer, non binary, fat, black, little baby from Massachusetts. To anyone that thinks that they can't do it, I'm going to look you dead in your face that you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to.”

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Links of Interest:

Alex Singing “Independently Owned” on The Voice Finale (2023)

Alex’s Audition for The Glee Project Singing “And I Am Telling You”

The Glee Project

Alex Singing "I Am Changing" at 18 (credit Luciano Ferreiro)

Alex Singing “I Am Changing” at 22 (with Boston Gay Men’s Chorus)

Alex Singing “I Am Changing” at 29 (for Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth) (credit Shoshana Medney / bwaySHO)

The Broadway League

Alex Vocal Range (YouTube)

“Independently Owned” (Official Video) | Shucked

Alex in Once on This Island, “Mama Will Provide” (2018 Tony Awards)

Nell Carter

Jennifer Holliday

Black Music Archive

Alex Singing One of Producer Brooke’s Favorite Songs Ever



Other Episodes Mentioned or Relevant:

Overcoming Trauma Through Art w/ Billy Porter

Opera & Diva Worship w/ Ira Siff



CREDITS:

Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins

Producer & Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell

Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

**Be sure to hear ALEX NEWELL'S 2023 TONY AWARD ACCEPTANCE SPEECH (<a href="https://twitter.com/THR/status/1668070016883871746">X</a> or<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cbs/video/7243610493317827882"> TikTok</a>)
Laverne has a fun catch-up sesh with her good friend Broadway supertalent Alex Newell. This year, Alex was one of the two gender nonconforming actors to ever win a Tony. They got theirs for their show-stopping performance as Lulu in the hit new musical Shucked. They walk Laverne through their rise to the Broadway stage, their unusual anatomy which plays a big role in their incredible voice, what’s next on their calendar, and most importantly, the crucial role The Fresh Prince of Bel Air had in their life. 
ALEX NEWELL 2023 TONY AWARD ACCEPTANCE SPEECH TRANSCRIPT:
“ I'm not going to hold y'all because it's hot in here. I have wanted this my entire life. I thank each and every one of you in this room right now. And mommy, I love you. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. Thank you for teaching me what strength is. To my entire building and cast and crew of Shucked, you are my rock. I love you all. Thank you for seeing me, Broadway. I should not be up here as a queer, non binary, fat, black, little baby from Massachusetts. To anyone that thinks that they can't do it, I'm going to look you dead in your face that you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to.”
Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal.
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Links of Interest:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se4BmMXQ7Do">Alex Singing “Independently Owned” on The Voice Finale (2023)</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6yBsSkL8rw">Alex’s Audition for The Glee Project Singing “And I Am Telling You</a>”
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glee_Project">The Glee Project</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_0uMeTW1r4">Alex Singing "I Am Changing" at 18</a> (credit Luciano Ferreiro)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfvDqEO-XqE&amp;t=32s">Alex Singing “I Am Changing” at 22 </a>(with <a href="https://bgmc.org/">Boston Gay Men’s Chorus</a>)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gimvTA8Wi6k">Alex Singing “I Am Changing” at 29 </a>(for <a href="https://www.timessquarenyc.org/whats-happening/broadway-celebrates-juneteenth">Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth</a>) (credit <a href="https://www.bwaysho.com/">Shoshana Medney</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bwaysho/">bwaySHO</a>)
<a href="https://www.broadwayleague.com/home/">The Broadway League</a>
<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=alex+newell+vocal+range+youtube&amp;oq=alex+newell+vocal+range+youtube&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCDU2OTVqMWo3qAIAsAIA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&amp;vld=cid:f1306556,vid:NSY2RPDoaPM,st:0">Alex Vocal Range</a> (YouTube)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHuDodgiDIQ">“Independently Owned” (Official Video) | Shucked</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svc26VIJ2pM">Alex in Once on This Island, “Mama Will Provide”</a> (2018 Tony Awards)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSwNGxYqEYk">Nell Carter</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqtx6fcyHV0">Jennifer Holliday</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/blackmusicarchive">Black Music Archive</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfvDqEO-XqE&amp;t=32s">Alex Singing One of Producer Brooke’s Favorite Songs Ever</a>
 
Other Episodes Mentioned or Relevant:
<a href="https://bit.ly/3YUZkPt">Overcoming Trauma Through Art w/ Billy Porter</a>
<a href="https://bit.ly/3KY3dxz">Opera &amp; Diva Worship w/ Ira Siff</a>
 
CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang &amp; Gabrielle Collins
Producer &amp; Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell
Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

Laverne hosts Tony-award winning Alex Newell, one of the two first non-binary actors to take home the trophy this year for their featured role in the Broadway musical Shucked.

No Notes for Broadway Star Alex Newell

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The legislative war against the LGBTQ+ community has been relentless and according to powerhouse civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo it may get even worse next year. Conservative republicans have introduced over 500 state bills this year alone to deny healthcare, threaten businesses and allies, and to try to force LGBTQ+ folks back into closets and shadows. But there are things we can do - and the first thing is to congratulate Alejandra. 

This conversation was recorded in June (2023) when most of the legislative proposals were complete for the year. 

See links below for updated legislative actions and stats and other resources.



Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal.

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Links of Interest:

Alejandra Caraballo on Instagram

2023 Legislative Session Tracker (ACLU)

2023 National Bills (Trans Legislation Tracker)

Map: Attacks on Gender Affirming Care by State (Human Rights Campaign)

Transition Related Care for Transgender Youth (National Center for Transgender Equality)

Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TILDEF)

Campaign for Southern Equality

Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

GLAAD

Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People, Version 8 (pub. 9/22, World Professional Association for Transgender Health)

The time to panic about anti-trans legislation is now (Vox)

The Far Right Is Calling for the Execution of Teachers and Doctors  (Vice)

PFLAG Resources

Wilhoit’s Law

How DeSantis’ Fight With Disney Began (Washington Post)

Target becomes latest company to suffer backlash… (AP)



Other Episodes Mentioned or Relevant:

Reclaiming the Trans Narrative w/ Chase Strangio & Miss Peppermint

Transitioning as a Child & Beyond w/ Nicole Maines

Pushing Back Against Anti-Trans Media & Policies w/ Chase Strangio



CREDITS:

Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins

Producer & Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell

Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

The legislative war against the LGBTQ+ community has been relentless and according to powerhouse civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo it may get even worse next year. Conservative republicans have introduced over 500 state bills this year alone to deny healthcare, threaten businesses and allies, and to try to force LGBTQ+ folks back into closets and shadows. But there are things we can do - and the first thing is to congratulate Alejandra. 
This conversation was recorded in June (2023) when most of the legislative proposals were complete for the year. 
See links below for updated legislative actions and stats and other resources.
 
Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal.
As always, stay in the love.
 
Links of Interest:
Alejandra Caraballo on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/esqueer_/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights">2023 Legislative Session Tracker</a> (ACLU)
<a href="https://translegislation.com/bills/2023/US">2023 National Bills</a> (Trans Legislation Tracker)
<a href="https://www.hrc.org/resources/attacks-on-gender-affirming-care-by-state-map">Map: Attacks on Gender Affirming Care by State</a> (Human Rights Campaign)
<a href="https://transequality.org/blog/get-the-facts-the-truth-about-transition-related-care-for-transgender-youth">Transition Related Care for Transgender Youth</a> (National Center for Transgender Equality)
<a href="https://transgenderlegal.org/">Transgender Legal Defense &amp; Education Fund</a> (TILDEF)
<a href="https://southernequality.org/">Campaign for Southern Equality</a>
<a href="https://www.hrc.org/">Human Rights Campaign</a> (HRC)
<a href="https://glaad.org/">GLAAD</a>
<a href="https://www.wpath.org/publications/soc">Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People</a>, Version 8 (pub. 9/22, World Professional Association for Transgender Health)
<a href="https://www.vox.com/first-person/22977970/anti-trans-legislation-texas-idaho">The time to panic about anti-trans legislation is now</a> (Vox)
<a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/n7z8eg/anti-trans-rights-matt-walsh-execution-teachers-doctors">The Far Right Is Calling for the Execution of Teachers and Doctors </a> (Vice)
<a href="https://pflag.org/find-resources/">PFLAG Resources</a> 
<a href="https://slate.com/business/2022/06/wilhoits-law-conservatives-frank-wilhoit.html">Wilhoit’s Law</a>
<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/08/24/why-ron-desantis-is-fighting-with-disney-world/c74e4fa8-42c4-11ee-9677-53cc50eb3f77_story.html">How DeSantis’ Fight With Disney Began</a> (Washington Post)
<a href="https://apnews.com/article/target-pride-lgbtq-4bc9de6339f86748bcb8a453d7b9acf0">Target becomes latest company to suffer backlash…</a> (AP)
 
Other Episodes Mentioned or Relevant:
<a href="https://bit.ly/3OfpGH4">Reclaiming the Trans Narrative w/ Chase Strangio &amp; Miss Peppermint</a>
<a href="https://bit.ly/3qTdHar">Transitioning as a Child &amp; Beyond w/ Nicole Maines</a>
<a href="https://bit.ly/45pTxnE">Pushing Back Against Anti-Trans Media &amp; Policies w/ Chase Strangio</a>
 
CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang &amp; Gabrielle Collins
Producer &amp; Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell
Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

Civil rights attorney and trans advocate Alejandra Caraballo joins Laverne for an update on the assault of LGBTQ+ people.

Anti-Trans Troll Legislation w/ Alejandra Caraballo

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Some fashion rises above normal clothing and becomes at some point art. Laverne shares her passion for fashion and the thrill of the chase. Her vintage designer collection is not only a resource for joy but the thrill of owning seminal pieces and seeing the development of a brilliant designer over time is just fun. Then there’s SEAM RIPPING!



Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal.

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Links of Interest:

Behind the Fashion - Summertime: A TripHopera

Summertime: A Trip Hopera Music Video

Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler at Brooklyn Museum

Thierry Mugler Jacket Animation (Fashion Institute of Technology)

Connie Fleming walking for Mugler - MUST SEE

George Michael - Too Funky (Official Video)

George Michael - Too Funky (Thierry Mugler Original Director's Cut)

John Galliano

Comme des Garçons

Issey Miyaki (New York Times Obit)

Lady Miss Kier

André Leon Talley (New York Times Obit)



Other Episodes Mentioned or Relevant:

The Spirituality of Club Culture w/ Honey Dijon

The Legendary Life of Connie Fleming, Part I and Part II



CREDITS:

Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins

Producer & Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell

Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

Some fashion rises above normal clothing and becomes at some point art. Laverne shares her passion for fashion and the thrill of the chase. Her vintage designer collection is not only a resource for joy but the thrill of owning seminal pieces and seeing the development of a brilliant designer over time is just fun. Then there’s SEAM RIPPING!
 
Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal.
As always, stay in the love.
 
Links of Interest:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa0on8PJTqE">Behind the Fashion - Summertime: A TripHopera</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XsUzs8gNZc">Summertime: A Trip Hopera</a> Music Video
<a href="https://www.muglerusa.com/vision/vision.html">Thierry Mugler</a>
<a href="https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/thierry_mugler">Thierry Mugler at Brooklyn Museum</a>
<a href="https://virtualfashionarchive.com/garments/?id=mugler-jacket-1988">Thierry Mugler Jacket Animation</a> (Fashion Institute of Technology)
<a href="https://youtu.be/otWNyTsWjnk">Connie Fleming walking for Mugler</a> - MUST SEE
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ2DVwSVIIo">George Michael - Too Funky (Official Video)</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rngSUSuki3o">George Michael - Too Funky (Thierry Mugler Original Director's Cut)</a>
<a href="https://www.johngalliano.com/en/">John Galliano</a>
<a href="https://www.comme-des-garcons.com/hommeplus-video.html">Comme des Garçons</a>
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/09/fashion/issey-miyake-dead.html">Issey Miyaki</a> (New York Times Obit)
<a href="http://www.ladykier.com/">Lady Miss Kier</a>
<a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/andre-leon-talley-obituary">André Leon Talley</a> (New York Times Obit)
 
Other Episodes Mentioned or Relevant:
<a href="https://bit.ly/44L3z1g">The Spirituality of Club Culture w/ Honey Dijon</a>
The Legendary Life of Connie Fleming, <a href="https://bit.ly/46o3dPw">Part I </a>and <a href="https://bit.ly/48B2yvV">Part II</a>
 
CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang &amp; Gabrielle Collins
Producer &amp; Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell
Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

Laverne is a full-on fashionista and shares all the things that excite her most about collecting vintage pieces from her favorite designers.

Diary: Where Fashion Meets Art

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/24bb8743-89d3-4466-8461-b0a50156a603/transcript

*Please note the opera glossary and links to audio below!

Laverne has a passion for divas - from Beyonce to Leontyne Price, and closer to home, Angel Blue, the history-making operatic soprano who has become a dear friend as well. Angel shares her road to the spotlight including her early years of artistic difficulty and personal tragedy. Angel is a two-time grammy winner and was the first Black diva to sing the leading role in Verdi’s “La Traviata” at The Metropolitan Opera in New York, Covent Garden in London, and - though it was said it could not be done - La Scala Opera House in Milan. Heads up, in Milan that makes you a rockstar.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal.

As always, stay in the love.

Links of Interest:

Sumptuous La Traviata Charms La Scala with Placido Domingo and Angel Blue (Euronews, YouTube)

AIDA: Royal Opera House (Angel Joy Blue YouTube Channel)

Every Operatic Soprano Voice Type, Explained

Emotion, Destiny’s Child, High C @3:29

Leontyne Price Sings Aida’s “O Patria Mia”, High C

Opera Singers - High Note C (C6) Battle

Leontyne Price and Simon Estes Duet, Aida

The Iconic Shade of Aretha Franklin (Beautiful Gowns)

Grace Bumbry (Video)

Grace Bumbry (NPR)

Soprano Angel Blue Cancels Arena di Verona Debut in Response to Blackface (ClassicalMusic.com/BBC)



Glossary of Opera Terms:

Arena di Verona: an ancient Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy built in 30 AD. It is still in use today and is famous for its large scale operatic performances

Aida: an opera by Giuseppe Verde. Premiere Cairo, 1871. Synopsis

Aria: A self-contained piece for a singer, or “solo.” In opera, arias mostly appear during a pause in dramatic action when a character is reflecting on their emotions. 

Bel Canto: An Italian vocal technique or “school” developed and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries. It places emphasis on beauty of sound and brilliance of performance rather than dramatic expression and romantic emotion. 

Carmen: an opera in four acts by the French composer Georges Bizet. Premiere Paris, 1875. Synopsis

Coloratura: Elaborate ornamentation of a vocal melody, especially in operatic singing by a soprano. 

Covent Garden & The Royal Opera: an internationally acclaimed opera house and company, the three-theatre physical structure dates back to 1858

Samson et Dalila: an opera in three acts by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns based on the biblical story of Samson and Delilah. Premiere Weimar, Germany, 1877. Synopsis

Falsetto: A method of singing used by male singers, especially tenors, to sing notes higher than their normal range. 

Forte: A musical direction that means “loud.” 

Il Trovatore: An opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verde. Premiere Rome,1853. Synopsis

La Scala or Teatro alla Scala is an opera house in Milan, Italy. The theatre was inaugurated on August 3, 1778.

Legato: (adj.) Smooth and flowing in manner, without breaks between notes. 

Libretto: The text of an opera (or other vocal work). 

Ornaments (ornamentation): Musical flourishes or embellishments (such as a trill or a slide) that are not essential to carry the overall line of the melody, but serve instead to decorate or “ornament” that line. 

Pianissimo: A soft performance, played or sung quietly. 

Rigoletto: an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi. Premiere Venice, 1851. Synopsis

The Met: The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.

Tosca: an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini. Premiere Rome, 1900. Synopsis

Traviata: Short for “La Traviata,” a famous opera by Giuseppe Verde. La Traviata also goes by the name “Camille” in English, which was derived from the title of the book (La Dame aux Camélias) that inspired it as well as the 2001 film Moulin Rouge.  Premiere Venice, 1853. Synopsis



Other Episodes of Interest:

Diva Worship and Opera w/ Ira Siff

The Intellectual Underpinnings of Beyonce's Awesomeness w/ Kevin Allred



Music Credits:

Audio from San Francisco Opera’s 2023 Il Trovatore is courtesy of Angel Blue.

Audio of Angel singing “D'amor sull'ali rosee” from Il Trovatore with The Philadelphia Orchestra September 2020 provided by TPO. Angel will be back on its stage June 8, 2024.

Audio of Angel Blue’s “Summertime” from her 2014 solo album Joy Alone is courtesy of Angel Blue.



CREDITS:

Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins

Producer & Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell

Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

*Please note the opera glossary and links to audio below!
Laverne has a passion for divas - from Beyonce to Leontyne Price, and closer to home, Angel Blue, the history-making operatic soprano who has become a dear friend as well. Angel shares her road to the spotlight including her early years of artistic difficulty and personal tragedy. Angel is a two-time grammy winner and was the first Black diva to sing the leading role in Verdi’s “La Traviata” at The Metropolitan Opera in New York, Covent Garden in London, and - though it was said it could not be done - La Scala Opera House in Milan. Heads up, in Milan that makes you a rockstar.
Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal.
As always, stay in the love.
Links of Interest:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzsUIT0efRw">Sumptuous La Traviata Charms La Scala with Placido Domingo and Angel Blue</a> (Euronews, YouTube)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AngelJoyBlue/videos">AIDA: Royal Opera House</a> (Angel Joy Blue YouTube Channel)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUwvNJxzucc">Every Operatic Soprano Voice Type, Explained</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVBRefRwKdc">Emotion, Destiny’s Child</a>, High C @3:29
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0wJ0FBlcNA">Leontyne Price Sings Aida’s “O Patria Mia”, High C</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNf2JVfvDZQ">Opera Singers - High Note C (C6) Battle</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EeFNXVFBeQ&amp;t=451s">Leontyne Price and Simon Estes Duet, Aida</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzPpZwSDcRo">The Iconic Shade of Aretha Franklin</a> (Beautiful Gowns)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaXY9A7YZ3w">Grace Bumbry</a> (Video)
<a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/05/09/1159000347/trailblazing-opera-star-grace-bumbry-dies-at-age-86#:~:text=Opera%20star%20Grace%20Bumbry%20has%20died%20at%20the%20age%20of,hospital%2C%20according%20to%20her%20publicist.">Grace Bumbry</a> (NPR)
<a href="https://www.classical-music.com/news/soprano-angel-blue-cancels-arena-di-verona-debut-in-response-to-anna-netrebko-blackface-scandal/">Soprano Angel Blue Cancels Arena di Verona Debut in Response to Blackface</a> (ClassicalMusic.com/BBC)
 
Glossary of Opera Terms:
Arena di Verona: an ancient Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy built in 30 AD. It is still in use today and is famous for its large scale operatic performances
Aida: an opera by Giuseppe Verde. Premiere Cairo, 1871. <a href="https://www.metopera.org/user-information/synopses-archive/aida">Synopsis</a>
Aria: A self-contained piece for a singer, or “solo.” In opera, arias mostly appear during a pause in dramatic action when a character is reflecting on their emotions. 
Bel Canto: An Italian vocal technique or “school” developed and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries. It places emphasis on beauty of sound and brilliance of performance rather than dramatic expression and romantic emotion. 
Carmen: an opera in four acts by the French composer Georges Bizet. Premiere Paris, 1875. <a href="https://www.metopera.org/discover/synopses/carmen/">Synopsis</a>
Coloratura: Elaborate ornamentation of a vocal melody, especially in operatic singing by a soprano. 
Covent Garden &amp; The Royal Opera: an internationally acclaimed opera house and company, the three-theatre physical structure dates back to 1858
Samson et Dalila: an opera in three acts by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns based on the biblical story of Samson and Delilah. Premiere Weimar, Germany, 1877. <a href="https://www.metopera.org/user-information/synopses-archive/samson-et-dalila">Synopsis</a>
Falsetto: A method of singing used by male singers, especially tenors, to sing notes higher than their normal range. 
Forte: A musical direction that means “loud.” 
Il Trovatore: An opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verde. Premiere Rome,1853. <a href="https://www.metopera.org/discover/synopses/il-trovatore/">Synopsis</a>
La Scala or Teatro alla Scala is an opera house in Milan, Italy. The theatre was inaugurated on August 3, 1778.
Legato: (adj.) Smooth and flowing in manner, without breaks between notes. 
Libretto: The text of an opera (or other vocal work). 
Ornaments (ornamentation): Musical flourishes or embellishments (such as a trill or a slide) that are not essential to carry the overall line of the melody, but serve instead to decorate or “ornament” that line. 
Pianissimo: A soft performance, played or sung quietly. 
Rigoletto: an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi. Premiere Venice, 1851. <a href="https://www.metopera.org/discover/synopses/rigoletto/">Synopsis</a>
The Met: The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
Tosca: an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini. Premiere Rome, 1900. <a href="https://www.metopera.org/discover/synopses/tosca/">Synopsis</a>
Traviata: Short for “La Traviata,” a famous opera by Giuseppe Verde. La Traviata also goes by the name “Camille” in English, which was derived from the title of the book (La Dame aux Camélias) that inspired it as well as the 2001 film Moulin Rouge.  Premiere Venice, 1853. <a href="https://www.metopera.org/discover/synopses/la-traviata/">Synopsis</a>
 
Other Episodes of Interest:
<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-laverne-cox-show-76844261/episode/opera-diva-worship-w-ira-siff-87480737/">Diva Worship and Opera w/ Ira Siff</a>
<a href="https://bit.ly/3LkGJHh">The Intellectual Underpinnings of Beyonce's Awesomeness w/ Kevin Allred</a>
 
Music Credits:
Audio from San Francisco Opera’s 2023 Il Trovatore is courtesy of Angel Blue.
Audio of Angel singing “D'amor sull'ali rosee” from Il Trovatore with <a href="https://www.philorch.org/">The Philadelphia Orchestra</a> September 2020 provided by TPO. Angel will be back on its stage June 8, 2024.
Audio of Angel Blue’s “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWr7b8KX-OA">Summertime</a>” from her 2014 solo album Joy Alone is courtesy of Angel Blue.
 
CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang &amp; Gabrielle Collins
Producer &amp; Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell
Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

Prima donna and operatic soprano Angel Blue joins Laverne to share stories from her spectacular journey to becoming one of the premiere voices in opera houses around the world.

The Voice of the Operatic Angel Blue

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/3d44746a-bc18-4ccd-83f1-b099000a2998/transcript

Content Warning: this important episode contains talk about sexual situations, assault and rape. Resources for survivors are below.

It may not be anyone’s favorite topic, but taking care of business is empowering and this is the business, educating ourselves and, importantly, our kids and younger generations on how to be safe and considerate with our bodies. 

It seems obvious that in order to clarify the lines of intimacy, words should be involved. But it’s probably true that many people don’t know what those words are or how or when to say them. That’s where Ellen comes in. Words are helpful always, but especially in even trickier situations of cross-cultural communications or neurodiversity. 

Please share this episode with anyone and everyone you know who has sex or would like to one day.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal.

As always, stay in the love.

Resources for survivors of sexual violence:

Rainn

Anti-Violence Project

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)



Links of Interest:

Ellen Friedrichs Website: www.sexEdvice.com

Racial & Sexual Violence Pyramid | Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)

Understanding the Manosphere and Andrew Tate (The Conversation)

Andrew Tate Suspected Pyramid Scheme (Vice)

Restorative Justice: Impact/Justice Project

CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey

GLSEN Research and Reports

The Body Keeps the Score (Book)



Ellen's Recommended Comedians:

Sashi Perera

Steph Tolev

Irene Tu



Ellen’s Recommended Reading:

The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent by Dr. Betty Martin, with Robyn Dalzen

Believe Me: How Trusting Women Can Change the World by Jessica Valenti (Editor), Jaclyn Friedman (Editor)

Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity by Peggy Orenstein

Had it Coming: What’s Fair in the Age of #MeToo by Robin Doolittle

Redefining Rape: Sexual Violence in the Era of Suffrage and Segregation by Estelle B. Freedman



Episodes Mentioned or Relevant:

Reclaiming MeToo w/ Tarana Burke

The Truth & Consequences of Dating as a Trans Woman w/ Jen Richards

Ending Violence Toward Trans People w/ Dr. Karen Franklin



CREDITS:

Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins

Producer & Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell

Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

Content Warning: this important episode contains talk about sexual situations, assault and rape. Resources for survivors are below.
It may not be anyone’s favorite topic, but taking care of business is empowering and this is the business, educating ourselves and, importantly, our kids and younger generations on how to be safe and considerate with our bodies. 
It seems obvious that in order to clarify the lines of intimacy, words should be involved. But it’s probably true that many people don’t know what those words are or how or when to say them. That’s where Ellen comes in. Words are helpful always, but especially in even trickier situations of cross-cultural communications or neurodiversity. 
Please share this episode with anyone and everyone you know who has sex or would like to one day.
Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal.
As always, stay in the love.
Resources for survivors of sexual violence:
<a href="http://www.rainn.org/">Rainn</a> 
<a href="https://avp.org/">Anti-Violence Project</a>
<a href="https://www.nsvrc.org/">National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)</a>
 
Links of Interest:
Ellen Friedrichs Website: <a href="http://www.sexedvice.com/">www.sexEdvice.com</a>
<a href="https://pcar.org/resource/racial-sexual-violence-pyramid">Racial &amp; Sexual Violence Pyramid | Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)</a>
<a href="https://theconversation.com/the-draw-of-the-manosphere-understanding-andrew-tates-appeal-to-lost-men-199179">Understanding the Manosphere and Andrew Tate</a> (The Conversation)
<a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7bp3x/andrew-tate-app-the-real-world-removed-google-play">Andrew Tate Suspected Pyramid Scheme</a> (Vice)
Restorative Justice: <a href="https://impactjustice.org/innovation/restorative-justice/">Impact/Justice Project</a>
<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/dear_colleague/2023/DSRT-DCL.html">CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey</a> 
<a href="https://www.glsen.org/research?gclid=CjwKCAjwu4WoBhBkEiwAojNdXklQohY-Pm9Tm4uO5czKyZWGiDYPzLI8Bq42ykXAkpSC59KWasALaxoCiEsQAvD_BwE">GLSEN Research and Reports</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+body+keeps+the+score+book&amp;hvadid=598656829357&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9031118&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=1830602148993211160&amp;hvtargid=kwd-117403324569&amp;hydadcr=15529_13558536&amp;tag=googhydr-20&amp;ref=pd_sl_1aesynzo8y_e">The Body Keeps the Score</a> (Book)
 
Ellen's Recommended Comedians:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoIp-zHO5Gz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D">Sashi Perera</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cn4sgyKJv41/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D">Steph Tolev</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Copxbf3PYi8/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D">Irene Tu</a>
 
Ellen’s Recommended Reading:
<a href="https://wheelofconsentbook.com/">The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent</a> by Dr. Betty Martin, with Robyn Dalzen
<a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jessica-valenti/believe-me/9781580058797/?lens=seal-press">Believe Me: How Trusting Women Can Change the World</a> by Jessica Valenti (Editor), Jaclyn Friedman (Editor)
<a href="https://www.peggyorenstein.com/boysandsex">Boys &amp; Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinit</a>y by Peggy Orenstein
<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/592353/had-it-coming-by-robyn-doolittle/9780735236592">Had it Coming: What’s Fair in the Age of #MeToo</a> by Robin Doolittle
<a href="https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674088115">Redefining Rape: Sexual Violence in the Era of Suffrage and Segregation</a> by Estelle B. Freedman
 
Episodes Mentioned or Relevant:
<a href="https://bit.ly/47HWWjf">Reclaiming MeToo w/ Tarana Burke</a>
<a href="https://bit.ly/3YTAaRx">The Truth &amp; Consequences of Dating as a Trans Woman w/ Jen Richards</a>
<a href="https://bit.ly/3OQ8l7S">Ending Violence Toward Trans People w/ Dr. Karen Franklin</a>
 
CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang &amp; Gabrielle Collins
Producer &amp; Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell
Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

Ellen Friedrichs gives us a few short phrases that help people navigate the murky waters of sexual consent. This is a must listen for everyone and especially parents.

Becoming a Good Sexual Citizen w/ Ellen Friedrichs

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/d84e11f9-134d-49b3-b807-b0910146959d/transcript

There are few things more vulnerable than singing, unless you’re Leontyne Price, of course. For the rest of us, though, it can be fraught. Laverne shares with us her journey through developing her voice as a transgender woman and as a lover of singing. And while the road, she says, has had some traumatic moments, she knows she will never stop. In fact, she has recently released her own version of the operatic classic “Summertime” from the opera Porgy and Bess - pop diva style! In this diary, Laverne talks about the study of voice, what makes a voice beautiful, and always being in process.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal.

As always, stay in the love.

***

Links of Interest:

Summertime: A TripHopera (Official Video)

Shequida Hall (Instagram)

Key’mon Murrah, Countertenor

The 5 Countertenors (YouTube)

Farinelli Movie Trailer (YouTube)

Derek Lee Ragin for Farinelli (YouTube)

Jessye Norman (YouTube)

Sarah Vaughn (YouTube)

Varla Jean Merman

Leontyne Price (NEA Opera Honors Interview, YouTube)

Kennedy Center Honors Leontyne Price (YouTube)

Marian Anderson Sings at Lincoln Memorial, 1939 (YouTube)

Marian Anderson "Ave Maria" on The Ed Sullivan Show, 1952 (YouTube)



Other Episodes Mentioned:

Opera & Diva Worship with Ira Siff



CREDITS:

Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins

Producer & Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell

Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

There are few things more vulnerable than singing, unless you’re Leontyne Price, of course. For the rest of us, though, it can be fraught. Laverne shares with us her journey through developing her voice as a transgender woman and as a lover of singing. And while the road, she says, has had some traumatic moments, she knows she will never stop. In fact, she has recently released her own version of the operatic classic “Summertime” from the opera Porgy and Bess - pop diva style! In this diary, Laverne talks about the study of voice, what makes a voice beautiful, and always being in process.
Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal.
As always, stay in the love.
***
Links of Interest:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XsUzs8gNZc">Summertime: A TripHopera</a> (Official Video)
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shequidahall/">Shequida Hall</a> (Instagram)
<a href="https://www.keymonmurrahcountertenor.com/">Key’mon Murrah, Countertenor</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpqvlocNrGM">The 5 Countertenors</a> (YouTube)
<a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=U3wI0ECUdHE">Farinelli Movie Trailer</a> (YouTube)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOLbdvXcNlc">Derek Lee Ragin for Farinelli</a> (YouTube)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCwZLMD_WFA">Jessye Norman</a> (YouTube)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhEROBiJYYw&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nZ0GDgr4p6ZDC_X7g1uNgeScbMqn5nX6w">Sarah Vaughn</a> (YouTube)
<a href="https://varlajean.com/">Varla Jean Merman</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqVu_wlxTzM">Leontyne Price</a> (NEA Opera Honors Interview, YouTube)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59Zbf9wKpd0">Kennedy Center Honors Leontyne Price</a> (YouTube)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAONYTMf2pk">Marian Anderson Sings at Lincoln Memorial, 1939</a> (YouTube)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjhhxFsStaM">Marian Anderson "Ave Maria" on The Ed Sullivan Show, 1952</a> (YouTube)
 
Other Episodes Mentioned:
<a href="https://bit.ly/3KY3dxz">Opera &amp; Diva Worship with Ira Siff</a>
 
CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang &amp; Gabrielle Collins
Producer &amp; Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell
Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

Laverne has a passion for singing and despite previous trauma around her voice she has released her own music in the world.

Diary: My Voice, Mia Voce

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/4a6af335-c150-43b4-b952-b09101366aa3/transcript

Connie Fleming. In this two-part episode honoring the legendary runway model, cabaret performer and NYC “door bitch”, Laverne gets allll the tea about Connie’s life then and now. These episodes are bursting with history, HERSTORY and fun, juicy details of incredible stories from back in the glorious (and terrifying) day.

Part II: The 90’s to Today

In this episode Laverne and Connie continue their no-holds-barred chat about her incredible life in New York City picking up in the 90’s  as the famously “discerning” door guard at the most happening nightclubs. She shares more details about her runway career, including her time in Paris, as well as the end of her time as an accepted transgender high fashion model.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal.

As always, stay in the love.

Links of Interest - PART 2:

Michael Alig, Fixture of New York City Nightlife, Dies at 54 (2020, New York Times) 

Party Monster Doc

Andy Warhol (Brief History, YouTube)

Madame Arthur and Carousel 1950’s Paris

Marsha P. Johnson

International Chrysis in Photos

Split: Portrait of a Drag Queen (UCLA Film and Television Archive Panel Discussion, 2021)

International Chrysis (Boy Bar video, joined by Cody Ravioli)

Vivienne Westwood (Vogue)

Vivienne Westwood: Her Life and Career in Pictures (The Guardian)

André Leon Talley (New York Times Obit)

Joe Deitrich

3 Vintage Trans Models You Might Not Know About (incl. Teri Toye)



Other Episodes Mentioned or Relevant:

The Groundbreaking Fashion Career of Tracey ‘Africa’ Norman

The Spirituality of Club Culture w/ Honey Dijon



CREDITS:

Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins

Producer & Co-Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell

Co-Editor: Nikolas Harter

Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

Connie Fleming. In this two-part episode honoring the legendary runway model, cabaret performer and NYC “door bitch”, Laverne gets allll the tea about Connie’s life then and now. These episodes are bursting with history, HERSTORY and fun, juicy details of incredible stories from back in the glorious (and terrifying) day.
Part II: The 90’s to Today
In this episode Laverne and Connie continue their no-holds-barred chat about her incredible life in New York City picking up in the 90’s  as the famously “discerning” door guard at the most happening nightclubs. She shares more details about her runway career, including her time in Paris, as well as the end of her time as an accepted transgender high fashion model.
Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal.
As always, stay in the love.
Links of Interest - PART 2:
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/26/style/michael-alig-dead.html">Michael Alig, Fixture of New York City Nightlife, Dies at 54</a> (2020, New York Times) 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v-65RvZG1w">Party Monster Doc</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekGySlb2iyQ">Andy Warhol</a> (Brief History, YouTube)
<a href="https://www.queermusicheritage.com/fem-madame3.html">Madame Arthur and Carousel</a> 1950’s Paris
<a href="https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/marsha-p-johnson">Marsha P. Johnson</a>
<a href="https://www.advocate.com/photography/2019/5/11/14-photos-celebrate-legendary-international-chrysis-john-simone">International Chrysis</a> in Photos
<a href="https://vimeo.com/542249697">Split: Portrait of a Drag Queen</a> (UCLA Film and Television Archive Panel Discussion, 2021)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdGv0iaNO9s">International Chrysis</a> (Boy Bar video, joined by Cody Ravioli)
<a href="https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/designer/vivienne-westwood">Vivienne Westwood</a> (Vogue)
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gallery/2013/nov/30/vivienne-westwood-sexpistols">Vivienne Westwood: Her Life and Career in Pictures</a> (The Guardian)
<a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/andre-leon-talley-obituary">André Leon Talley</a> (New York Times Obit)
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt3e6Oehh96/?hl=en">Joe Deitrich</a> 
<a href="https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/thierry_mugler">3 Vintage Trans Models You Might Not Know About</a> (incl. Teri Toye)
 
Other Episodes Mentioned or Relevant:
<a href="https://bit.ly/3OPQNJe">The Groundbreaking Fashion Career of Tracey ‘Africa’ Norman</a>
<a href="https://bit.ly/44L3z1g">The Spirituality of Club Culture w/ Honey Dijon</a>
 
CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang &amp; Gabrielle Collins
Producer &amp; Co-Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell
Co-Editor: Nikolas Harter
Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

Connie Fleming is the groundbreaking model and NYC nightlife legend you probably don’t know, who’s been there, done that - but backwards, in couture chaps and an epic cowboy hat.

The Legendary Life of Connie Fleming, Part II: No Club For You!

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Years ago, a therapist said in our very first session that there are only two things that we can truly control in our lives - our own perception and our own behavior. That's it. Nothing more than that.  Each week, The Laverne Cox Show will feature intimate conversations with folks who help me to see and think differently so that maybe I can act differently. It is my hope that this becomes a place that fosters perspectives that might inspire new behavior in each of us, which in turn gets us closer to becoming the very best versions of ourselves. Let's have a spiritual makeover together.

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