'The Voice' crowns first out LGBTQ+ winner Asher HaVon
"I am so proud to be a part of that community," HaVon said after securing his season 25 victory.
May 22, 2024
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Spotify Launches GLOW Program Promoting LGBTQ+ Musicians Year-Round
Queer artists and creators gathered at Spotify's Los Angeles office to celebrate the streaming service's new equity program.
January 26, 2023
'Hetero Awesome Fest' in Idaho concludes with fighting, low attendance, and racism scandal
A so-called "Hetero Awesome Fest" in Idaho managed to draw attention over the weekend for all the wrong reasons.
June 24, 2025
Jason Mraz on why he waited to come out: 'Being gay was like the punch line of a joke'
Despite first rising to fame in 2002, the Grammy Award-winning musician and Dancing With the Stars contestant would wait until 2018 to come out as bisexual.
July 5, 2024
Lil Nas X Among Major LGBTQ Nominations for Grammys
Expect a queer good time at the Grammys.
November 20, 2019
Patrick Haggerty, Trailblazing Gay Country Star, Dies at 78
Rejected by country music for his queerness, Haggerty spent decades advocating for HIV awareness, LGBTQ+ causes, and the civil rights of Black Americans.
November 1, 2022
From Mariah to Cher: The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Holiday Playlist for 2023
These holiday ear worms are hits among the LGBTQ+ community.
December 15, 2023
RuPaul, Other Stars Mourn Pioneering Gay Musician Ari Gold
The DJ and artist was a much-loved figure in the dance and drag communities.
February 16, 2021
The anti-LGBTQ+ clergy who'll be praying at Donald Trump's inauguration
The lineup includes homophobes and transphobes from a variety of religions.
January 17, 2025
Beyond Pride Month: Make Rainbow Crosswalks Permanent
Visible representations of LGBT lives tell the world that we matter.
July 11, 2017
'First' Out LGBTQ+ K-pop Boy Band Lionesses Release Debut Song
Band member Damjun said that the main takeaway for the single "Show Me Your Pride" was telling the world, "This is who we are."
November 5, 2021
Tennessee GOP Blocks Honor of Gay Country Star T.J. Osborne
The move sparked backlash from fellow country stars Kacey Musgraves and Maren Morris.
May 5, 2021
Queer Pop Star Betty Who On Inspirations, Coming Out, and New Music
"You have to do what's best for you in the time that it's best for you and be gentle with yourself along the way," Betty Who says to those thinking of coming out.
October 11, 2022
Boys! Boys! Boys! podcast: A new voice in queer culture
Here's everything you need to know about the new podcast hosted by award-winning DJ and podcaster Graeme Smith.
May 1, 2025
Jazz Musician Dave Koz on Going Silver and Gay Cruising
As he prepares for a return to the Hollywood Bowl and headlining a musical cruise, the out Grammy nominee reflects on his genre and growing older.
August 24, 2023
The Gay Kid in School of Rock Adjusts to Life Off Camera
Brian Falduto played an out, proud student in the 2003 movie musical, but his reality wasn't as joyous.
March 15, 2018
Happiest Season's Trailer Is an Early Xmas Present for LGBTQ+ People
The trailer is finally here for Clea DuVall's holiday romcom starring Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis as a couple.
November 9, 2020
An NYC musician lost his son to fentanyl. Now, he's honoring him with an LGBTQ+ benefit show
Musician Rich Pagano is honoring his son's legacy with a benefit concert for the Nic Pagano Scholarship Fund, which helps LGBTQ+ people pay for addiction treatment.
January 25, 2024
These Stars Want LGBTQ Youth to Know Their Lives Matter
Stars including Paul Wesley, Dan Bucatinsky, Matt McGorry, and more shared why they're passionate about LGBTQ youth and the battle against bullying on the red carpet of TrevorLIVE L.A.
December 9, 2014
Symone, Sherry Cola, Pabllo Vittar Join Champions of Pride Event
Join us for The Advocate Champions of Pride: A Virtual Celebration June 1, at 8 p.m. Eastern.
May 25, 2021
Jim Verraros and Jai Rodriguez on being out in a time of fewer gay celebs
Verraros, who first came to fame on American Idol, and Rodriguez, from the original Queer Eye, found they could survive and thrive.
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