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Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone dies at 63

Beyond his career as an artist and designer, Christopher Ciccone also worked as a creative director for his sister, Madonna, in the 1990s.

Love Him or Hate Him, Tom Brady's Going Out on Top

Gay football fans still love this GOAT, even though rumors swirled about his politics and he was always -- always -- in the Super Bowl limelight.

West plans to sue newspaper that outed him

Spokane, Wash., mayor James West, facing a recall over alleged misuse of public office for offering an internship to someone he met in a gay chat room, says he regrets his online activities but still maintains he's done nothing wrong.

Expelled teen parents threaten to kick him out

James Barnett, the 18-year-old senior forced to leave a Texas Christian high school last month, says his parents will eject him from their house if he tells his story on television.

Out Illinois Candidate Says Ad Against Him Is Homophobic

Kevin Morrison, a Democratic candidate for Cook County Board, says the ad depicts him as limp-wristed; Republicans counter that it shows him as a puppet. 

Thomas Dekker Pens Moving Coming-Out Letter After Bryan Fuller Outs Him

American Gods creator Fuller outed the actor during a talk at Los Angeles's Outfest. 

WATCH: Man's Dog Helps Him Come Out

YouTuber Ivan Cruz created an adorable way to share his coming-out story -- with a little help from his four-legged best friend.

Herschel Walker's Queer Son Calls Him Out Over Abortion, Lies

The Republican Senate candidate in Georgia is fielding attacks from home.

Church Accuses Choir Director of Holding ‘Coming-Out Party,’ Fires Him

The story of a Georgia choir director is a timely reminder of what's at stake at the United Methodist Church's General Conference, happening now.

Manny Pacquiao's Antigay Statements Get Him Banned From L.A. Mall

The boxer is not welcome at the Grove after making a series of homophobic remarks recently, such as calling gays worse than animals.

WATCH: Gay Man's Grandfather Came Out to Him at 90

Five months before he died, artist Grant Rehnberg's 90-year-old grandfather decided to live openly and came out of the closet to his grandson.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Anderson Cooper Helped Him Come Out

The gay exec reportedly had "multiple meetings" with the CNN anchor.

Trans Student Says Univ. Staff Ejected Him From Locker Room

A.T. Furuya says he was berated by both a schoolmate and gym staff, who allegedly told him to leave the locker room despite San Diego State's clear nondiscrimination policy.

WATCH Carson Kressley Says Queer Eye Forced Him to Come Out to Parents

On Say Anything! with Joy Behar, the sartorial stud recalled how the title of his Bravo show forced him to officially come out to his parents.

Elliot Page praises 'Umbrella Academy' showrunner's reaction to him coming out as trans

Umbrella Academy showrunner Steve Blackman had a heartwarming reaction when Elliot Page came out as transgender.

Ben Platt Praises Ellen DeGeneres for Inspiring Him to Come Out; Adds, 'I'm Single'

The Dear Evan Hansen star who came out in a music video last month, also said he hopes there comes a time when coming out is not such a huge deal. 

First Openly Gay NBA Player Says Hillary Clinton Helped Him Come Out

In a speech at the Democratic National Convention, Jason Collins praised Clinton, who he met with privately before his groundbreaking announcement.

A 10-Year-Old May Be Deported Because His Mom Was Scared to Out Him as Gay
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Ellen DeGeneres 'Forgives' Kevin Hart, Wants Him to Host the Oscars

Hart told DeGeneres he's not homophobic and that the backlash against him took the shine out of the Oscars for him.  

Orlando Cruz on His Biggest Fight Yet

Coming out certainly changed him, but will it change the sport of boxing?

Gay Former Weatherman Blasts Sexual Predators For Exploiting Him

Erick Adame says that the unwanted attention and continued seeking out of videos of him have left him hurt.