Whatโs up with Hallmark Christmas movies, and why are some Boomers so obsessed with them?
As an aging millennial who has the privilege of living with my parents while I save up to buy a house in this crazy housing market, Iโve noticed something about my parents that I had no clue about, previously: Theyโre obsessed with Hallmark Christmas movies.
Netflix leads GLAAD Media Awards for LGBTQ representation
GLAAD also noted that transgender characters were prominently featured in โ9-1-1: Lone Star,โ โStar Trek: Discovery,โ โSaved by the Bell,โ โBig Mouthโ and โSupergirl.โAward recipients will be announced during a virtual ceremony scheduled for April. AdSeveral categories increased from five to 10 nominees to recognize expanding levels of diverse LGBTQ representation across several media genres. "This yearโs nominees remind us that even in times of political and cultural division, diverse LGBTQ representation and visibility can enlighten, entertain, and create lasting change,โ said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in a statement. AdIn its recent โWhere We Are on TVโ report, GLAAD found that LGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television has retreated slightly this season due to delays and shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Music artists who earned GLAAD nominations this year include Adam Lambert, Brandy Clark, Halsey, Kehlani, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Pabllo Vittar, Peppermint, Ricky Martin and Sam Smith.
Christmas in July is happening on Hallmark Channel
(CNN) -- Grab some ice cubes to pop into your hot chocolate and plan on settling in for "Christmas in July." Hallmark will once again host their annual event of offering up some of their Christmas content during the warmer months. On July 4, the network will honor the countrys servicemen and women with a daylong tribute to veterans featuring military-themed holiday movies including Operation Christmas, Holiday for Heroes and A Veterans Christmas.Hallmark Channel's annual "Keepsake Christmas" will continue its tradition of nonstop Christmas cheer with 17 days of original holiday movies kicking off at noon EST/PST on July 10 with "Christmas at Dollywood." The event will run through July 27 featuring several fan favorites including "The Nine Lives of Christmas," "A Christmas Duet," "Switched for Christmas," "Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy" and "Christmas in Rome." Hallmark Channel is one of the networks that has drawn a following for its popular holiday content.