'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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NewFest to Offer Dustin Lance Black, Brandi Carlile, & More
The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival will showcase a variety of narrative films and documentaries highlighting the diversity of the community.
September 15, 2022
Ellen DeGeneres to Be Honored With Golden Globes' Carol Burnett Award
The award honors outstanding achievement in television, and DeGeneres is its second recipient, the first being its namesake.
November 4, 2019
'Game of Thrones' Cast Members Call for More Male Nudity
Stars of the HBO drama have openly discussed the 'fairness' of requiring men to be naked as often as women on the show.
March 26, 2014
Robbie Rogers Returns: First Openly Gay Footballer
The American-born soccer star signed a deal to play with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday.
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May 25, 2013
Ultra-rich Scott Bessent, who owned a pink mansion, says he’s a ‘soybean farmer’ & the internet mocks him
“I’ve eaten edamame, I’m pretty sure that also makes me a soybean farmer,” one person said.
October 27, 2025
I Have 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Fatigue
The drag competition needs to give viewers a break as well as more variety in its contestants.
February 27, 2019
Why Billy Bean will always be a hero to this lifelong gay baseball fan
Bean, a gay former Major League Baseball player and executive died yesterday at the age of 60.
August 7, 2024
Mandisa voted off 'American Idol'
In a surprise, soul singer Mandisa--also known as Man-"diva"--was voted off American Idol on Wednesday, proving that even judges' favorites aren't safe in the tense sing-off. The singer had become the target of controversy among gay viewers after she made a reference to "lifestyle" in her introduction to a gospel song last week.
April 6, 2006
Shangela's Success Shows the Power of Queer Resilience
The drag performer discussed her remarkable rise at the grand opening of the Los Angeles LGBT Center's new campus.
April 8, 2019
Amazon Green Lights New Kids Show by Trans Producer
Among the new shows ordered by Amazon is an animated series about a girl and her best friend: a giant, talking egg.
December 19, 2015
American Idol's big gay closet
With its sappy songs, flamboyant contestants, and metrosexual host, American Idol is the campiest thing on TV. But could an openly gay singer win?
April 9, 2007
Why the Outrage Over Tamron Hall's Sherry Pie Interview Matters
The mainstream media has a responsibility to respect all victims of sexual assault -- including LGBTQ+ survivors.
February 19, 2021
Billy Porter Reveals How Childhood Sexual Abuse Impacts His Marriage
"Still, to this day, I'm not O.K.," the actor and singer said.
October 8, 2021
In 'Eurydice,' a Black Gay Man's Voice Moves the Gods and Opera World
John Holiday discusses breaking new ground in the classical world at the L.A. Opera.
February 17, 2020
'Drag Race' Star Shangela Accused of Rape in California Lawsuit
The drag performer denies the charges, calling them baseless.
May 4, 2023
'The Voice' Alum Avery Wilson Comes Out as Bisexual
"I'm a bisexual man who's in love with love," the singer wrote on his birthday. "I am who I am and I love who I love. Always have and always will."
July 20, 2020