Katy Perry and America Ferrera were honored by the Human Rights Campaign for their advocacy for equality at the 2017 Los Angeles Gala. Sen. Tim Kaine , singer Troye Sivan, and many other special guests spoke out for America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people.
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Kim Kardashian takes to the podium at the Impact Awards
Kim Kardashian dons figure-hugging white dress as she takes to the stage to present gong at Family Equality Council’s Impact Awards Kim Kardashian put her famous curves on show at the Family Equality Council’s Impact Awards gala in LA on Saturday night. Dressed in a figure-hugging strapless white gown, every inch of the voluptuous star’s body was on display when she took to the podium to present an award.
The herstory girls: Jenni Murray on the great women who shaped British history
JENNI Murray’s latest book, A History Of Britain In 21 Women, could be described as a kind of single-sex space. For here, in her series of short chapters on significant British women, from Boadicea to Nicola Sturgeon , there are only women, or, to be more precise, only “cisgender” women, in other words women who are not trans.
TV star Michael K. Williams talks making art in divided times
James Purefoy as Hap Collins, Tiffany Mack as Florida Grange, Enrique Marciano as Raul, Michael K Williams as Leonard Pine – Hap and Leonard _ Season 2, Episode 2 – Photo Credit: Jackson Lee Davis/SundanceTV What: Second season of mystery series about East Texas buddies who are amateur investigators and adventurers. Starring Michael Kenneth Williams and James Purefoy.
‘Gay moment’ in ‘Beauty and Beast’ generates a buzz
… a gay moment — one they’re proud of. And advocates are calling it a big step forward for Disney and for youth entertainment. Mere word of it was also enough to lead one Alabama drive-in theater to cancel plans to show the film — apparently without …
How the Media Create the Culture
Cultural messages surround us in ways that would be hardly imaginable in the days of our grandparents. Recently, I received a discount offer to subscribe to the Family Circle magazine.
Gay character in Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ prompts calls for boycotts
Luke Evans stars as Gaston and Josh Gad as Le Fou in Disney’s new, live-action remake of “Beauty and the Beast.” Even before it opens, the movie has generated controversy over reports that Gad’s character is gay.
Russia urged to ban ‘Beauty and the Beast’ remake over gay ‘propaganda’
A Russian lawmaker has urged that country’s government to ban Disney’s new “Beauty and the Beast” remake after labeling it “a blatant, shameless propaganda of sin and perverted sexual relationships.” The complaint was detailed in a letter sent by Vitaly Milonov to the Culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky and reported by state-run news agency Ria Novsti.
Disney airs its first EVER gay kissing scene
‘I’m so happy right now’ Viewers applaud Disney after it airs its first EVER gay kissing scene in children’s cartoon Star vs the Forces of Evil In an episode of Star vs the Forces of Evil which aired on channel Disney XD a gay couple can be seen sharing a kiss for this first time in the history of the company. In the second series of the cartoon, protagonist Star and her friend Marco attend a concert and find themselves surrounded by kissing couples.
13 Queer Movies You Missed Last Year
With eight nominations for Barry Jenkins’s powerful, beautiful Moonlight and a best documentary nod for the James Baldwin-centered film I Am Not Your Negro , LGBT representation will be alive and well at the 89th Academy Awards, to be held Sunday evening in Los Angeles. But there were numerous other queer films released last year – including some that deserved their own nominations .
How a When We Risea tells stories from the gay-rights movement
WHEN WE RISE – “When We Rise” is written and created by Academy Award winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black. This mini-series event chronicles the real-life personal and political struggles, set-backs and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable successes of today.
10 Super Gay Film Moments That Happened Since Last Year’s Oscars
The Academy Awards are finally getting more diverse. This is the first year there are black actors in every acting category.
Viewers slam a Let It Shinea for removing LGBTQ lyrics from Lady Gagaa s a Born This Waya
The group Iron Sun performed a version of Gaga’s song which omitted any of its lyrics relating to LGBTQ equality. BBC One’s Gary Barlow-fronted talent show Let It Shine attracted criticism on Saturday night following a performance of Lady Gaga ‘s ‘Born This Way’.
Lovesong’ Review: Jena Malone and Riley Keough Let…
There’s a rodeo that takes place early in “Lovesong,” the latest feature from director So Yong Kim . There’s also a years-long dance of unrealized love between two young women.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Sara Ramirez Calls Out ABC for ‘Biphobia’ After ‘Real O’Neals’ Joke
The 41-year-old actress, who starred for 10 years on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, took to Twitter on Thursday to slam the network for a joke about bisexual people that aired during a recent episode of The Real O’Neals. On the episode in question, which aired on Jan. 17, Noah Galvin’s openly gay character, Kenny, compared being bisexual to having “webbed toes” or “money problems.”
For Lesbian Artist Shura, Pulse Changed Everything
Shura’s debut, Nothing’s Real, sealed her place as a pop star with one of the best albums of 2016. But it was “Touch,” a music video two years earlier that showed same-sex kisses, involving both male and female pairs, that spiraled Shura into viral internet fame.
Melissa Etheridge: Trump bigger threat to gay rights than Pence
Singer Melissa Etheridge says that she attended a same-sex wedding two years ago and Donald Trump was there. Looking back now, she wonders how the man who’s now spearheading a radical conservative movement made the cut.
Is This Raunchy Music Video Art or Explicit Content?
A sex-filled music video by Australian musician Brendan Maclean, “House of Air,” has sparked a storm of controversy and left viewers asking where the line should be drawn. Blurring the boundaries between the educational and obscene, the video, which bills itself as “an anthropological study of gay semiotics, taxonomies, and sexual behaviours,” shows acts of oral sex, anal sex, anilungus, piss play, and scat performed by adult film actors.
Migos: ‘We Have No Problem With Anyone’s Sexual Preference’
Migos issued an apology on Twitter clarifying comments made in a Rolling Stone feature about iLoveMakonnen’s sexual orientation. Both Makonnen and the Migos trio are from Atlanta, Georgia.
‘Throwing Shade’ is the extra boost of comedic snark the Trump presidency requires
There’s a new weekly primetime talk show that doesn’t fit the mold. Instead of correspondents, it has sketches.
Lance Bass wants cooking show to help gay kids
“My Kitchen Rules” is the latest cooking show to air on Fox. The Thursday night series features celebrity duos cooking and evaluating one another’s food.
UPDATED: Here’s a Leaked Copy of Trump’s Anti-LGBTQ Executive Order
Updated: There is some question as to whether the documents are real. The Nation updated its post explaining: “A White House official, speaking with ABC News, did not dispute the authenticity of the draft religious freedom executive order, but officials said it is one of hundreds circulating, some drafted by the transition team, others by the White House, not all of which are likely to become policy.
Trump vows to repeal political limits on churches
Warning that religious freedom is “under threat,” President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to repeal the Johnson Amendment, an IRS rule barring pastors from endorsing candidates from the pulpit.” “I will get rid of and totally destroy the Johnson Amendment and allow our representatives of faith to speak freely and without fear of retribution,” Trump said during remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast, a high-profile event bringing together faith leaders, politicians and dignitaries.
Trump vows to repeal political limits on churches
Warning that religious freedom is “under threat,” President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to repeal the Johnson Amendment, an IRS rule barring pastors from endorsing candidates from the pulpit.” “I will get rid of and totally destroy the Johnson Amendment and allow our representatives of faith to speak freely and without fear of retribution,” Trump said during remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast, a high-profile event bringing together faith leaders, politicians and dignitaries.
Trump vows to ‘totally destroy’ rule imposing political limits on churches
Warning that religious freedom is “under threat,” President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to repeal the Johnson Amendment, an IRS rule barring pastors from endorsing candidates from the pulpit. “I will get rid of and totally destroy the Johnson Amendment and allow our representatives of faith to speak freely and without fear of retribution,” Trump said during remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast, a high-profile event bringing together faith leaders, politicians and dignitaries.
Trump vows to ‘totally destroy’ rule imposing political limits on churches
Warning that religious freedom is “under threat,” President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to repeal the Johnson Amendment, an IRS rule barring pastors from endorsing candidates from the pulpit. “I will get rid of and totally destroy the Johnson Amendment and allow our representatives of faith to speak freely and without fear of retribution,” Trump said during remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast, a high-profile event bringing together faith leaders, politicians and dignitaries.
I Am Michael
This even-handed biographical film about the transition of Michael Glatze from gay activist to heterosexual Christian pastor is an intentionally provocative work.
Trump vows to repeal political limits on churches
The White House has issued a cryptic warning that the U.S. will act against Iran unless it stops testing ballistic missiles and supporting Houthi rebels in Yemen, but declined to say what retaliatory actions the… President Donald Trump says his administration has put Iran “on notice,” echoing comments from his top security adviser, Mike Flynn Eduardo Sanchez, spokesman for Mexico’s presidential office, denied the tone of the conversation was hostile or humiliating, saying it was respectful.
Trump vows to repeal political limits on churches
The White House has issued a cryptic warning that the U.S. will act against Iran unless it stops testing ballistic missiles and supporting Houthi rebels in Yemen, but declined to say what retaliatory actions the… President Donald Trump says his administration has put Iran “on notice,” echoing comments from his top security adviser, Mike Flynn Eduardo Sanchez, spokesman for Mexico’s presidential office, denied the tone of the conversation was hostile or humiliating, saying it was respectful.
Netflix is rebooting ‘Queer Eye for the Straight Guy’ to give red states a makeover
According to Entertainment Weekly , the streaming company is looking to find five new hosts who will pass on some of their flair to their straight male participants – this time with a focus on guys from the more conservative states. try to bring us closer together with laughter, heart, and just the right amount of moisturizer,” the show’s producers said in statement.
Letter: Police should be allowed in Pride parades
Pride Toronto has officially banned in-uniform officers, as well as their float, from participating in the annual pride parade. Shame on you, Pride Toronto, for such a profound lack of principles and leadership.
A List of LGBTQ Films at Sundance 2017
Today marks the start of the 39th annual Sundance Film Festival, the largest independent film festival in the U.S.. Whether you plan on going or not, it’s good to know about the LGBTQ films at Sundance 2017 because you’ll likely hear about them again, either as they wind their way around the festival circuit or as they they hit at your local art house movie theatre months from now.
One Day At A Time Got It’s Coming Out Narrative Right In More Than One Way
One Day at a Time is back on Netflix. The reboot has deviated from the ’70s original in a couple of obvious ways.
Jennifer Holliday withdraws from Trump pre-inagural concert
Jennifer Holliday withdraws from Trump pre-inagural concert Singer pulls out after seeing the effect the news had on her gay fan base. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jJJtys Tony-winning actress/singer Jennifer Holliday has pulled out of the lineup for Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration , USA TODAY confirmed.
DeGeneres says her show is no place for anti-gay advocates
In this photo released by Warner Bros., host Ellen Degeneres speaks with singer and film producer Pharrell Williams during a taping of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, Calif.
A Beloved Pastor’s Homophobic Tirade
A video of the Houston church founder ranting against homosexuality went viral. But many in America share the hateful views of Kim Burrell-and that needs to change.
Show That Paved Way for Gay Marriage in Talks for NBC Revival
… transgender in that year. The bottom line? Biden hit the nail on the head. But The Daily Beast ‘s gay senior entertainment reporter, Kevin Fallon, didn’t quite see it that way. ” Will & Grace was the last successful series on broadcast television to …
Show That Paved Way for Gay Marriage in Talks for NBC Revival
… transgender in that year. The bottom line? Biden hit the nail on the head. But The Daily Beast ‘s gay senior entertainment reporter, Kevin Fallon, didn’t quite see it that way. ” Will & Grace was the last successful series on broadcast television to …
Philly’s Mummers Parade offers new year a lively welcome
John Righi, 21, of South Philadelphia waves the Jesters flag as his comics move down Broad Street during the 2017 Mummers Parade, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Philadelphia. Nick Magenta, captain of the Polish American String Band, is the character Maleficent on Broad St. during the 2017 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia., on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
Richard Hammond Comes Under Fire From Viewers For Gay Ice Cream Joke On ‘The Grand Tour’
‘The Grand Tour’ presenter Richard Hammond has come under fire from viewers, after describing ice cream as a food only for gay people during the latest episode of the Amazon Prime series. Hammond’s bizarre comment came during a segment where he chatted with fellow presenters Jeremy Clarkson and James May about a Rolls Royce, in front of a live studio audience.
New subway station has public art rarely seen: A gay couple
The sight of two men holding hands is far from uncommon, but a mural of two men doing just that is showing up in an unusual place – on the walls of a new subway station in New York City. “It was like winning the lottery,” Thor Stockman, 60, said of finding out that he and his husband of 3 A1 2 years, Patrick Kellogg, were going to be part of artist Vik Muniz’s “Perfect Strangers,” a series of life-size mosaic portraits of everyday New Yorkers gracing the walls of the new subway station at 72nd Street.