The Prom

The Prom's Jo Ellen Pellman Stands For Inclusivity in Her Rainbow Golden Globes Dress

Mar 1, 2021

The Prom's Jo Ellen Pellman Stands For Inclusivity in Her Rainbow Golden Globes Dress

The Prom was nominated for best motion picture, musical or comedy, at the 2021 Golden Globes, and Jo Ellen Pellman, who stars as Emma in the Netflix film, which celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, was there to cheer on her team in an incredible Jonathan Cohen dress from the spring/summer 2020 runway.

A Night of 1,000 Meryls Is Just What I Need to Make It Through the End of 2020

Dec 21, 2020

A Night of 1,000 Meryls Is Just What I Need to Make It Through the End of 2020

If "Night of 1000 Meryls" was a lip-sync for your life, there would've been an 11-way tie, that's how tight the drag queens' performances are.

10 Zazz-Filled Movies to Watch After Streaming Netflix's The Prom

Dec 16, 2020

10 Zazz-Filled Movies to Watch After Streaming Netflix's The Prom

Ryan Murphy's The Prom is full of lavish, sparkly, and heartfelt zazz that'll leave you wanting to watch even more of it after its two-hour run.

Ariana DeBose Explains Why Having Queer Leads Makes The Prom So Special

Dec 11, 2020

Ariana DeBose Explains Why Having Queer Leads Makes The Prom So Special

As a cisgender, heterosexual Black woman who went to an all-girls high school in New York City, there isn't much that I can presumably relate to in the Broadway musical The Prom.

Why Meryl Streep's Character In The Prom Is the Only One Who Got to Wear Red Lipstick

Dec 11, 2020

Why Meryl Streep's Character In The Prom Is the Only One Who Got to Wear Red Lipstick

When I used to perform in high school and college — and I use the word "perform" here extremely loosely — one item I always considered a necessity was a bold red lipstick.

Even Before The Prom, Nicole Kidman Showed Just How Talented a Singer She Really Is

Dec 11, 2020

Even Before The Prom, Nicole Kidman Showed Just How Talented a Singer She Really Is

Nicole Kidman already has jaw-dropping acting abilities, but some of even her biggest fans aren't aware that she has an incredible voice, too.

This High-School Principal Had a Few Issues With Netflix's The Prom

Dec 11, 2020

This High-School Principal Had a Few Issues With Netflix's The Prom

I'll readily admit I am not always a fun person to watch movies with, at least when I'm in the sanctity of my own home.

Netflix's The Prom Is a Positive, Family-Friendly Treat — With a Few PG-13 Moments

Dec 11, 2020

Netflix's The Prom Is a Positive, Family-Friendly Treat — With a Few PG-13 Moments

We could only ever imagine Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman in fully sequined and sparkly outfits helping us with our promposals, so we'll live this experience vicariously through Emma (Jo Ellen Pellman) in The Prom.

The Biggest Problem For The Prom Is James Corden's Casting

Dec 10, 2020

The Biggest Problem For The Prom Is James Corden's Casting

There's a fine line when it comes to straight actors playing LGBTQ+ roles.

Everything to Know About Feminist Badass Jo Ellen Pellman, Star of The Prom

Dec 10, 2020

Everything to Know About Feminist Badass Jo Ellen Pellman, Star of The Prom

Jo Ellen Pellman is a budding star who already has my heart.

Sorry, the Broadway Musical in The Prom Is a Total Work of Fiction

Dec 10, 2020

Sorry, the Broadway Musical in The Prom Is a Total Work of Fiction

The premise of Netflix's splashy musical adaptation The Prom is that a group of Broadway actors wind up in a small town to "help" a bullied teenage girl after their musical flops.

Emma's Outfits in The Prom Were Made to "Mix the Boy With the Girl," and You'll Love Them All

Dec 9, 2020

Emma's Outfits in The Prom Were Made to "Mix the Boy With the Girl," and You'll Love Them All

Netflix's The Prom, released Dec. 11, not only brings us a star-studded cast that includes Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington, Andrew Rannells, James Corden, and Hollywood newcomers Jo Ellen Pellman and Hamilton's Ariana DeBose but also a sought-after storyline from the Broadway show of its same name.