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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

Korey Kuhl celebrating the end of Prop 8 in California in 2013 Photo: Provided Tall dark and handsome Korey Kuhl appeared on everyone’s radar as one half of an Amazing Race Best Friends team with Tyler Oakley in 2016. After a trip around the world, the gay duo landed in third place in Santa Barbara

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

Everyone has their own guilty pleasures — the junk food of the soul. And for a lot of folks, that’s reality TV. But we can’t help but love these LGBTQ+ reality TV stars who at least add some personality and sparkle to the popular TV genre. Since the very beginning of reality TV, there have

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+

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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

Comics are one of the most intriguing art forms out there, and LGBTQ+ cartoonists push the boundaries of what comics can express. These queer artists are telling their own stories — sometimes to their own community, sometimes to general audiences. While there have likely been LGBTQ+ cartoonists as long as there have been comics, queer

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

Thirty-year-old Chad Klitzman, running to represent Broward County and the cities of Ft. Lauderdale and gay enclave Wilton Manors, will be the youngest member of the Florida Senate if elected. A win for the former Obama White House staffer, Columbia Law graduate, and sometime screenwriter (he’s got a Netflix movie to his name) would also

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

Because news helps people stay up-to-date on the happenings of the world, it’s important to have journalists who reflect the world we live in. A person’s sexual orientation and gender identity can affect their social outlooks — that’s why we’ve compiled this list of 20 trailblazing LGBTQ+ news anchors and journalists, some of who have

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,

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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

Valentina Gomez Photo: Screenshot Valentina Gomez, who’s running for Missouri secretary of state, appears to have lost her job with Nestle Purina after her numerous anti-LGBTQ+ stunts. Gomez, whose LinkedIn says that she worked in finance at Nestle, which owns the dog food brand, stood in front of a Purina office building while she claimed

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