Scroll To Top

entertainment industry

Hollywood’s new 'it' girl, Somebody Somewhere’s Bridget Everett, on starring in the best TV show of 2024

Schitt’s Creek made a clean sweep at the Emmys after the series ended, and as HBO’s sleeper hit signs off, will Somebody Somewhere follow suit?

Rod Stewart Refuses to Perform in Saudi Arabia Over Country's Poor LGBTQ+ Rights Record

British rock icon turned down a lucrative gig, echoing a growing industry trend of advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and human rights in global engagements.

The Entertainment Industry Is Gay for Pay. But Is That Bad?

According to Julia Himberg's recent book, The New Gay for Pay: The Sexual Politics of American Television Production, the answer isn't a straight one.

Op-ed: Why a Lot of Actors Can't Just Come Out

A new poll is perhaps proof that the entertainment industry is just that -- an industry.

Howard Bragman, PR and Coming Out Guru to the Stars, Has Died

The out icon of the entertainment industry guided many closet exits.

185 German Actors Come Out at Once to Demand LGBTQ+ Diversity

The group called for changes in the entertainment industry through a manifesto in a national newspaper.

IMDb Changes Deadnaming Policy, But Trans People Are Still at Risk

Activists say the change falls short of protecting transgender professionals in the entertainment industry.

Survey: 94% of Women in Hollywood Experienced Sexual Harassment

A new survey uncovered staggering results concerning inappropriate behavior in the entertainment industry.

Can Wonder Woman's Box-Office Victory Defeat Hollywood's Sexism?

The entertainment industry has run out of excuses not to greenlight blockbusters with strong female leads.

Prison Break's New Bad Guy Is Gay, Muslim, and a Force for Good

As an out Arab-American actor, Amin El Gamal is shaking up the entertainment industry.

These Writers Show Hollywood It's More Than Black & White

The Entertainers: Meet Lena Waithe and Justin Simien, two rising stars in the entertainment industry whose projects tackle what it means to be young, gay, and black in America.

Right-Wing Nutjob Thinks Pop Culture is 'Mass Producing' LGBTQ People

Catholic League president Bill Donohue says the entertainment industry is driving the LGBTQ agenda and enticing adolescents to "experiment." 

Hate Trump, Hollywood? Then Destroy the Glass Closet

The entertainment industry must confront its own biases and broadcast as much LGBT acceptance as possible in the wake of the election.

Is 'Transface' a Problem in Hollywood?

Hilary Swank, Andrea James, Natasha Lyonne, Armistead Maupin, and more weigh in on casting discrimination in the entertainment industry.

Hollywood must do better on HIV representation

This World AIDS Day, the entertainment industry can commit to fighting stigma by creating realistic representations of people living with HIV.

Queer Filmmakers Talk Change in Hollywood Post-Harvey Weinstein

We talked to queer filmmakers and activists at the 2017 OutFest Legacy Awards about what comes next for the entertainment industry.

Academy: Choose Empathy Over Vanity

To preserve its soul and purpose, the entertainment industry must not make the same mistake it did with Brokeback Mountain.

Are Closeted Actors 'Selfish'?

Entertainment industry insiders discuss the broader impact of Hollywood's closet, and whether gay and bisexual actors have an obligation to be out.

Op-ed: Why Hollywood Can't Get With Butch Women

As long as the entertainment industry cravenly appeals to straight men, less-than-feminine women will rarely see their stories on screen.