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Vivian Manning-Schaffel

Journalist. Essayist. Editor. Rumpshaker.

March 7, 2023

14 Feminist Anthems to Fire You Up for International Women’s Day

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
 

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Women singers photo montage

In honor of International Women’s Day, we hereby bestow you with a playlist to inspire and motivate you in the continued fight for gender parity.


March 7, 2023

Lesley Paterson Goes the Extra Mile

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
 

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Lesley Paterson

The BAFTA-winning co-writer of “All Quiet on the Western Front” talks to Shondaland about her storytelling process and how sheer determination and being a triathlete helped her achieve her dream.


February 23, 2023

Jane Lynch Keeps the Party Going

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
 

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Lynch talks to Shondaland about what it was like to return to “Party Down,” the moment she almost broke into laughter, and the surprising kind of role she’d like to take on next.


January 31, 2023

Taleen Voskuni Is Sorry, Not Sorry for Her Promising Debut

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
 

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With her debut novel, “Sorry, Bro,” Taleen Voskuni infuses Armenian culture with queer romance.

TAGS: Author Interview


January 26, 2023

Jessica Williams Takes the Lead

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
 

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Jessica Williams

The comedic actor, writer, and performer was on “The Daily Show” and “2 Dope Queens.” Now with her new Apple TV+ series, “Shrinking,” Williams has the audience's full attention.


January 18, 2023

Mike Albo Takes Us to Another Dimension

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
 

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Mike Albo with the book Another Dimension Of US

With “Another Dimension of Us,” Albo makes a transcendent contribution to YA queer lit.

TAGS: Author Interview


January 12, 2023

Audra McDonald Wants to Be Scared

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
 

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Audra McDonald

The legend of stage and screen speaks with Shondaland about her latest Broadway-starring role in “Ohio State Murders,” what she looks for in a project, and her favorite binge show.


January 11, 2023

The Suburban Identity Crisis Is Real

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in The Cut


 
 

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Fleishman Is In Trouble mirrors my suburban identity crisis.


December 27, 2022

Chelsea Handler on her New Netflix special, 'Revolution,' and What Happened When She Met George Bush

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
 

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Chelsea Handler

Handler talks to Shondaland about what it took to get back on the stand-up stage.


December 14, 2022

10 Alternative Holiday Songs You’ve Probably Never Heard

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
 

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There’s nothing wrong with the usual holiday hits, but as you bust into the eggnog, why not spike your playlist with these lesser-known classics?


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