LGBTQ Entertainment News

Share Tweet Share Share Email At the Tony Awards, Doctor Who star Jonathan Groff tearfully thanked his “soulmate” Daniel Radcliffe after winning his first Tony Award for Merrily We Roll Along. Groff won Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, marking a milestone in his 22-year theatre career. A Night to Remember On

Aly Kim, right, with her friends JT and Gwen Photo: Aly Kim For Aly Kim of Monterey, California, Pride in the seaside town famous for John Steinbeck, Cannery Row, and nearby Pebble Beach in Carmel offered an added attraction in 2022: a reunion among friends more than 40 years in the making. Aly, JT, and

Dolly Parton arriving to “Joyful Noise” Los Angeles Premeire on January 19, 2012 in Hollywood, CA Photo: Shutterstock Rightwing writer Ericka Andersen has apologized for criticizing Dolly Parton in an essay for the conservative online outlet The Federalist. The piece, titled “There’s Nothing Loving About Dolly Parton’s False Gospel,” has had Parton fans in an

Happy Father’s Day! Gay dads have many options nowadays for raising kids, from surrogacy to adoption many  — and a study has even shown that kids of gay dads are happier and healthier than kids of straight parents! On that note, here are some of our favorite famous gay dads. These men are making it

Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, April 2024 Photo: Zhaslan Zhumabekov/via WIkipedia A lawmaker with the ruling party of Georgia has introduced legislation that would strip the rights of same-sex couples, ban depictions of homosexuality in media, and outlaw all LGBTQ+-related gatherings. The chilling legislation bears all the hallmarks of Russian President Vladimir

American Family Association founder Donald Wildmon The American Family Association (AFA), the long-running hate group founded by bigoted Christian minister Donald Wildmon, is fighting Pride Month with some anti-Pride merch including a couple of t-shirts, a sticker, and a screen saver. They’ve also recycled some old books as part of their Pride Month counteroffensive, too

Share Tweet Share Share Email Brace yourselves, Bridgerton fans! Season four is set to turn up the romance and representation. WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD! Francesca Bridgerton, the often-overlooked sibling, is finally getting her time in the spotlight. In a thrilling twist, she’s set to embark on a queer romance with Michaela Stirling in an upcoming season.

James Roy, left, with his boyfriend at Twin Cities Pride in 2023 Photo: Sean Jones In a perfect world, everyone comes out on their own terms. Some people never have to make a public declaration, while others endure a lifetime of wanting and waiting to make a change. For LGBTQ+ Americans in 2024, hard-fought history

Share Tweet Share Share Email Nicole Kidman has confirmed the magical rumors: a Practical Magic sequel is officially in the works! Fans of the 1998 cult classic can rejoice as both Nicole and Sandra Bullock are set to reprise their iconic roles. A Magical Reunion Rumblings of a sequel to Practical Magic started to bubble

LGBTQ+ people have long been known for their dramatic flair — so it’s no wonder that the queer community has created many groundbreaking and award-winning LGBTQ+ Broadway and off-Broadway shows. Theater allows audiences to explore and experience lives outside of their own, and, musicals let viewers tap their toes while learning about the unique challenges,

Share Tweet Share Share Email Get ready for some out-of-this-world queer representation! Kristen Stewart is set to star in the upcoming limited series The Challenger, where she’ll portray the real-life trailblazer and queer icon, astronaut Sally Ride. Known for her roles in Twilight and Spencer, Stewart is now bringing her talents to the small screen

Houston surgeon Eithan Haim has been indicted on four felony counts after he shared public documents revealing the private information of transgender patients – in violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a federal law that protects patients’ medical privacy. Haim leaked internal documents from Texas Children’s Hospital in 2023 to conservative

Share Tweet Share Share Email From ally to proudly part of the LGBTQ+ family, Maren Morris has always held a special place in our hearts. On June 9, the Grammy-winning artist took to Instagram, sharing photos from her Phoenix stop on the RSVP Redux Tour. Among the snaps was a picture of Morris waving a

Photo: The Gender Spectrum Collection A new study from payroll and human resources platform Gusto reveals some interesting trends around LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship, most notably that queer small business owners tend to be more interested in giving back to their communities than their straight counterparts. Last week, Gusto released its 2024 New Business Formation Report, based

Rep. Angie Craig Photo: Angie Craig Legislation to create a new task force to combat LGBTQ+ elder abuse has been introduced by out Rep. Angie Craig of (D-MN) and fellow Equality Caucus member Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ). Gottheimer announced the bill, dubbed the “Elder Pride Protection Act,” at an annual roundtable of North Jersey LGBTQ+

The vandalized library window Photo: Newberg Public Library Police in Newberg, Oregon have arrested a minor for allegedly shooting a local library’s window that was displaying a Progress Pride flag. Police aren’t publicly identifying the suspect because of their age, but detectives believe the vandalism may have been motivated by anti-LGBTQ+ bias. The mayor called

Share Tweet Share Share Email Adele proved she’s not just a powerhouse vocalist but also a fierce defender of love and equality. During her Weekends With Adele concert on June 1, kicking off Pride Month, a rude audience member decided to shout, “Pride sucks.” Big mistake. A Fiery Response In a fan-captured video, Adele stopped

An affordable housing complex set to open next year in Pittsburgh will address housing issues faced by the city’s LGBTQ+ seniors. As the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, Western Pennsylvania’s largest aging services provider, is leading the project, which began construction in May and aims to open in fall 2025. The 48-unit Mosaic Apartments

Share Tweet Share Share Email Netflix is celebrating Pride Month by launching its PRIDE collection, showcasing a wide range of LGBTQ+ titles. This collection is perfect for anyone looking to dive into stories that highlight queer experiences, love, and identity. With a mix of nostalgic gems and new additions, there’s something for everyone. Nostalgic Queer

Ukrainian activists show their Pride while decrying Russia’s invasion Photo: Shutterstock More than two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the LGBTQ+ community there is anxious to march for their rights in the face of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s imperialist aggression. But the march won’t be happening in Ukraine’s subway system. Related: This week, the

Share Tweet Share Share Email Abigail Thorn will play Sharako Lohar, the new commander of the Triarchy. Exciting news for fans of House of the Dragon! Trans actor and YouTuber Abigail Thorn is joining the cast of HBO’s hit series. She shared her excitement on Instagram, saying, “I LOVE Sharako, she’s an ass-kicking action babe

The U.S. has seen an 80 percent increase in reported cases of syphilis over the past five years, leading experts to warn of an “out-of-control” sexually transmitted infection (STI) crisis. In January, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its annual Sexually Transmitted Infections Surveillance report for 2022. The report opened with a

Share Tweet Share Share Email Chris Colfer, who stole our hearts as Kurt Hummel on Glee, recently dished on the wild journey of being one of Hollywood’s few openly gay actors. On the And That’s What You REALLY Missed podcast, Colfer revealed that the role of Kurt was tailor-made for him, but discovering the character

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) Photo: Natureofthought/via Wikipedia Senate Republicans helped defeat a bill that would’ve made access to contraceptives a legal right. At least 22 GOP senators falsely claimed that the bill would violate religious liberty and provide “condoms to little kids.” The Right to Contraception Act — which would have guaranteed a legal right

Share Tweet Share Share Email Halsey Reveals Lupus and Rare T-Cell Disorder Diagnosis, Announces New Music Halsey, the artist who never shies away from real talk, opened up to their fans online while announcing their new single, The End. The singer shared an intimate glimpse into their health struggles on Instagram, captioning, “Long story short,

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in March 2024 Photo: Megan Smith / USA TODAY NETWORK via IMAGN North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ+ Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) – who is currently running for governor – once said that women who get abortions are “killing” children because they “weren’t responsible enough to keep your skirt down.” His words

Share Tweet Share Share Email British actress Jessica Gunning, star of Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, has come out publicly as gay. The 38-year-old actress, who plays the character Martha in the hit thriller-comedy series, shared her personal story during a recent podcast interview. A Personal Revelation Speaking with journalist Josh Rein on his podcast Reign with

Around 150,000 people showed up for Pride in Seoul, South Korea, despite restrictions placed on the event by the city government. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has said in the past that he “personally can’t agree with homosexuality,” but city authorities insist that there were practical reasons for the restrictions on Pride. Related South Korea radical

Share Tweet Share Share Email Loud and Proud: Jessica Madsen Celebrates Love and Pride Pride Month is kicking off with a bang, thanks to Bridgerton star Jessica Madsen. The actress, known for her role as Cressida Cowper on the hit show, has just revealed the leading lady in her life. Madsen posted a joyful video