(Bigger view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X5nGE5K7gI )

Melissa Gilleece is a trans comedienne who takes the wind out of many of the “Bad Questions” people tend to ask us, with upfront and direct confrontation of the issues. I couldn’t do her style of comedy (I’m too sensitive about my past, ha ha) but I’m glad she’s able to laugh and help put people at ease with us.

Thanks to Lynn Conway for sending this:

Israeli pop singer Aderet has seen a spike in her popularity with an unlikely audience. Her newest single, “Say No More,” produced by DJ Dvir Halevi, has been a favorite on an Internet radio station popular with Lebanese listeners around the world over the past two weeks. Aderet, who is a transsexual, seems to have tapped into the power of music. Indeed, it appears that Arab audiences care more about her hit song than they do about her religion, nationality or sexual identity.

From http://www.forward.com/articles/13748/

Ok, Coco Peru is not a transsexual, so this is not an “official” Transsexual Entertainer Spotlight. But Girls Will Be Girls is officially one of my favorite shows EVER!

Girls Will Be Girls: Girl Stalk, Part I from GWBG on Vimeo.

Girls Will Be Girls:  Girl Stalk, Part II from GWBG on Vimeo.

My friend Eden Lane is an up-and-coming interviewer and talk personality with a really cool channel on YouTube featuring lots of GLBT celebrities. Check her out!
From her blog:

From the big city to the suburbs… when I accepted myself all of my fondest dreams came true… so now my life is like a 50’s sitcom… well almost.” My teen years through early adulthood were consumed by life as a dancer and actor. Living in the big city and traveling allowed me to meet people from a variety of cultures and experiences which taught me how similar we all were. This also led me to a place of self acceptance that brought me into my authentic self.

http://www.youtube.com/user/missedenlane
http://www.edenlane.blogspot.com/

(Special Bonus: Ian Harvie is interviewed by my friend Eden Lane)
Los Angeles based, Transgendered, Standup Comedian, Ian Harvie shares his keen wit with observations about life, family, relationships, and even his fears of public restrooms. No matter how you identify your own sexuality, Ian’s humor will quickly help you feel like family. You’ve seen him on Logo’s OutLaugh on Wisecrack; and live in theaters on tour with the notorious, Margaret Cho. Ian also performed off-Broadway in Margaret Cho’s: The Sensuous Woman, a burlesque, comedy revue. “ For more information about Ian, please visit the rest of the pages within this site.
http://www.ianharvie.com
http://www.myspace.com/ianharvie

http://beingt.blogspot.com/

BEING “T” is maintained by a crazy trans witch bitch living semi-undercover. Maybe the content can help some other chick with a jane or the folks that love us.

Transsexual rapper Foxx Jazell!
From her site:

“I don’t aim to be the best or greatest rapper. I aim to be the voice for my people ‘cause our voice is non-existent in the hip-hop community”
-FoxxJazell

Foxxjazell stands 5’10 and is a striking mocha beauty that just so happens to be transgender. However, don’t brush off this young talented rapper because of her gender. She has performed for thousands of people at the world famous Arena nightclub in Hollywood. She also opened for 90’s divas Robin S., Rupaul and CeCe Peniston. Point Blank, this kid has done Latin Pride2004, PBE Music festival, RU Talented TV show and San Diego Pride2003. Foxxjazell Keva Jackson was born in Birmingham, AL from a family of hardworking hustlers. Both her mother and father worked all types of odds jobs to keep food in her mouth. At the age 6, she became influenced by the likes of Salt n Pepa, Michael Jackson and Madonna. “I would lock myself in my room and pretend I was performing in front of millions of screaming fans. “Her parents didn’t share the same vision that she did instead they encouraged her to pursue a career more “logical” like teaching or nursing. By the age o17, Foxxjazell graduated from high school with honors and was looking to conquer life as an entertainer. Her influences had advanced to 2pac, DaBrat, TLC and Biggie Smalls. She took a one-way ticket to Hollywood with less than $20 in her purse. While in Hollywood, she started off modeling with a few print ads and also booked a few music videos doing background work. She quickly became discouraged when she realized these gigs didn’t lead her anywhere. A change had to be made. The change came in the form of 14 year-old Maurice Tito Lopez, a runaway kid with big dream of making it big. The two young artists quickly teamed up and began making and performing music together. They eventually formed a group named One20five with two other local rappers. One20five performed at various venues through out Los Angeles but eventually disbanded in late 2004. Since then, Foxxjazell has performed in the Homorevolution tour that hit cities such as San Diego,Houston,Dallas and Phoenix. She also appeared on the Tyra Banks show to talk about queer hip-hop and the politics of the music industry that she has had to endure. Foxxjazell will be going on the Homorevolution tour 08 which will kick off in Storrs,CT.

http://www.myspace.com/foxxjazellmusic