How Queer Ghanaians Are Fighting Homophobia
As a controversial anti-LGBT bill makes its way through Ghana’s parliament, reports of attacks against queer people have spiked. source
Billy Eichner Wants His Paul Lynde Biopic To Shatter Hollywood Stigma On Gay Actors
Billy Eichner is aiming to set a precedent for LGBTQ actors in Hollywood movies by starring as a queer TV…
Hallmark Channel Says LGBTQ Stories Will Now Be Included In Christmas Movies
The Hallmark Channel’s holiday movie universe is about to get more inclusive. Producers are in “active negotiations” to ensure that…
Javicia Leslie Is Your New ‘Batwoman’ In Another First
The CW series “Batwoman” has turned over its cape to Javicia Leslie. Leslie replaces Ruby Rose, who departed the show…
‘Harry Potter’ Fan Groups Take United Stand Against J.K. Rowling’s Transphobic Views
The fallout over J.K. Rowling’s transphobia continued this week as two major “Harry Potter” fan groups made explicit efforts to…
New York’s Queer Liberation March Ends In Violent Clash With Police
LGBTQ advocates offered a scathing rebuke of the New York City Police Department after a peaceful protest ended in a…
Keiynan Lonsdale’s ‘Rainbow Boy’ Is A Celebration Of Black Queer Identity
The title of Keiynan Lonsdale’s debut studio album, “Rainbow Boy,” is a tribute to his child self ― the one,…
Singer Trey Pearson’s New Pride Anthem Celebrates Larry Kramer’s Legacy
Trey Pearson is paying tribute to the late LGBTQ rights activist and playwright Larry Kramer with a sterling new single.…
Britney Spears’ Shoutout For LGBTQ Pride Month Gets Interrupted
“You guys bring so much heart, passion and articulate everything you do,” she said in the video, below. “Because of…
Lady Gaga Gives Fan Leather Jacket Off Her Back For The Most Gaga Reason
A kindness punk through and through, Lady Gaga just made sure one fan will always remember her this way. The…
Singer Pablo Alborán Comes Out As Gay, Vows To Be ‘100% True To Myself’
Singer-songwriter Pablo Alborán opened up about his sexuality for the first time this week, telling fans that he is gay.…
Stephen Colbert Explains Donald Trump’s Kid-Like Response To LGBTQ Ruling
Stephen Colbert noticed that President Donald Trump appeared unprepared to comment thoughtfully on the Supreme Court’s big ruling Monday. In…
Hulu’s ‘Love, Victor’ Is A Welcome Diversion For An LGBTQ Pride Month Like No Other
With 2020’s LGBTQ Pride Month off to a less–than–celebratory start, there couldn’t be a better time to retreat into the…
‘The Walking Dead’ Star Khary Payton Introduces His Transgender Son To The World
Khary Payton is beloved by fans around the world as Ezekiel on “The Walking Dead,” but his off-screen role as…
The Truth Behind Nickelodeon’s Pride Post About SpongeBob
Are you ready, kids? Because the internet sure wasn’t when it came to Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob post for Pride Month. On…
Caitlyn Jenner Reflects On Her Emotional Journey 5 Years After Coming Out
Caitlyn Jenner has a personal reason to celebrate this LGBTQ Pride Month, as 2020 marks five years since she came…
HuffPost’s Guide To Pride Reimagined
Illustration by Isabella Carapella/HuffPost The first Pride wasn’t a parade. It was a riot and a rebellion that led to…
Charlie Carver Recalled Fearing For Safety As A Young Gay Man In Emotional Speech
Charlie Carver may be proudly living as his authentic self these days, but his path to self-acceptance as a gay…
Ruby Rose Quits ‘Batwoman’ After Historic First Season On CW
Ruby Rose is leaving her groundbreaking role on “Batwoman” after just one season. Rose, who portrayed the first queer title-role…
Anderson Cooper: Being Gay Is ‘One Of The Great Blessings Of My Life’
Becoming a first-time father during the coronavirus pandemic has put Anderson Cooper in a reflective mood. Appearing on “The Ellen…
As Rock Hudson In ‘Hollywood,’ Jake Picking Renders The Man Behind The Marquee
In the premiere episode of Ryan Murphy’s “Hollywood,” an aspiring actor named Roy Fitzgerald (played by Jake Picking) visits a…
Netflix’s ‘Circus Of Books’ Profiles Conservative Couple Behind Gay Porn Empire
A new documentary will take an in-depth look at the unlikely origins of a gay adult book and porn shop…
In ‘Almost Love,’ A Gay Couple’s Heartache Has Nothing To Do With Being Gay
With movie theaters across the country shuttered due to the coronavirus pandemic, “Almost Love” isn’t getting its planned cinematic rollout.…
Adam Lambert On New Music, Dating And Keeping Busy While Social Distancing
Like the rest of the country, Adam Lambert is stuck at home. With social distancing measures in place, the singer…
Lil Nas X Says He Was ‘Never Gay,’ Then Backtracks, In April Fools’ Day Tweets
This April Fools’ Day may not have brought the same levity as previous years, but Lil Nas X found a…
Virginia bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors
It became the 20th state in the country to outlaw the practice. March 4, 2020, 12:10 AM 4 min read…
Pete Buttigieg to end 2020 White House bid: Sources
Former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg will suspend his 2020 presidential campaign, according to sources. Buttigieg will address supporters…
In ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,’ Alex Newell Aims To Be The Queer Black Icon He Never Had
Eight years after “Glee” catapulted him to stardom, Alex Newell is back in a new television role that hews closer…
How Kit Williamson Of ‘EastSiders’ Created A Little Queer Series That Could
Writer, director and actor Kit Williamson would like his Emmy-nominated dramedy “EastSiders” to stand as a testament to love, both…
In ‘The Thing About Harry,’ 2 Queer Men Look Beyond Labels To Find Love
In a wink to romantic comedies of the past, Freeform’s “The Thing About Harry” opens with a shot of the…
Dwyane Wade Is Proud To Give His Transgender Child A Chance To Be Her Best Self
After 16 years in the NBA, Dwyane Wade is focused these days on his off-the-court role as the father of…
Jameela Jamil Comes Out As Queer Amid Backlash Over New Job As Voguing Show Host
Actor Jameela Jamil has come out as queer amid backlash over the announcement that she would be the master of…
Watch ‘Frozen’ Queen Elsa Finally Come Out As Gay In ‘SNL’ Sketch
The long-standing ― and largely tongue-in-cheek ― debate over Elsa’s sexuality in Disney’s “Frozen” franchise was finally settled on “Saturday…
In ‘The Thing About Harry,’ Gay Frenemies Embark On A Road Trip To Romance
A complicated history can’t stop two gay men from falling in love in “The Thing About Harry,” Freeform’s new romantic…
Wanda Sykes Tells Ellen DeGeneres About The First LGBTQ Person She Saw On TV
Wanda Sykes spoke about the power of queer visibility on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” Thursday ― but, true to form,…
Country’s Orville Peck Proves Gay Cowboys Don’t Always Get The Blues
Orville Peck’s cryptic persona and throwback sound have earned him a reputation as an outlaw cowboy among fans. The country…
Billy Porter Rocks Butterfly Body Art At Critics’ Choice Awards To Honor Transgender People
Billy Porter lived up to his fashion icon reputation once again at the 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards Sunday, turning heads…
‘Fuller House’ Star Juan Pablo Di Pace’s Next Act Is Musical Diary Of His Authentic Self
Audiences who came of age in the heyday of 1980s and ’90s sitcoms will enjoy another nostalgia trip when Netflix…
First Transgender Character Is Coming To Marvel ‘Very Soon’
The first transgender character will join Marvel’s ranks “very soon,” studio president Kevin Feige said, answering calls for the studio…
Former ‘What Not To Wear’ Host Stacy London Wraps 2019 With Touching Tribute To Girlfriend
Fashion maven Stacy London is winding down 2019 on a romantic note. The former “What Not to Wear” host and…
Here Are 20 LGBTQ Celebrity Coming-Out Stories That Moved Us In 2019
Even at the end of a decade marked with tremendous social and political milestones for LGBTQ people, the power of…
Ricky Gervais Blasted For ‘Transphobic’ Defense Of J.K. Rowling Amid Controversy
Ricky Gervais may have intended for his take on J.K. Rowling’s recent headline–making controversy to be read in jest, but…
Dwyane Wade Talks About His 12-Year-Old’s Identity: We Want Our Kids To ‘Be Seen’
Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade celebrated his 12-year-old child Zion’s “courage and strength” during a recent appearance on “All the…
This New Christmas Song Puts A Queer-Inclusive Spin On Holiday Romance
In spite of her wistful allusions to trees and presents, New York singer-songwriter beccs hopes her latest single will “upend…
Kim Petras Has No Time For Westboro Baptist Church’s Transphobia
Kim Petras went full-on diva after learning that members of the Westboro Baptist Church, known for its vehement opposition to…
Trump says transcript of 2nd call with Ukraine president to be released soon
President Donald Trump told reporters on Saturday morning to expect a transcript of his second phone call with Ukraine president…
In ‘Bright,’ Brian Justin Crum Goes Full-On ‘Fairy Nymph’ To Encourage Self-Love
In the three years since “America’s Got Talent” catapulted him into the limelight, Brian Justin Crum has found creative ways…
Karamo Brown: My Father And I ‘Didn’t Speak For 10 Years’ After I Came Out
Last week’s installment of “Dancing With the Stars” held a deeply personal significance for Karamo Brown. The “Queer Eye” culture…
Miley Cyrus Tells Women ‘You Don’t Have To Be Gay’ If You Find The Right Man
Don’t call Miley Cyrus angel, but she should probably call her publicist and start crafting a Notes app apology after…
UK Parliament votes to force Brexit delay in setback for Boris Johnson
U.K. lawmakers voted on Saturday to undermine a deal reached between Boris Johnson and the European Union. Interested in Brexit?…
Brianna Hill, A Black Transgender Woman, Found Shot To Death In Kansas City
A Black transgender woman was found shot to death in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday. Local outlet KCTV5 News reported…
Pop Hit-Maker Justin Tranter Fights For Change On And Off The Airwaves
Justin Tranter is easily one of the most prolific songwriters in the music industry. This year alone, they added collaborations…
Sam Smith Says Opening Up About Nonbinary Identity Has Felt Like A ‘Second Coming Out’
Sam Smith continued their year of personal and professional triumphs Wednesday night when they were named the 2019 Person of…
Beanie Feldstein Says Meeting Her Girlfriend Was A Transformative Experience
Beanie Feldstein wasn’t sure she was the romantic type ― that is, until she met her girlfriend. The “Lady Bird”…
Country Artist Cameron Hawthorn Eyes Boot-Stomping Cowboy In ‘Oh Hot Damn!’ Video
Country crooner Cameron Hawthorn gets both his literal and figurative kicks on the dance floor in his latest video, depicting…
Lil Nas X Dishes About Relationship Status And Coming Out On ‘Ellen’
Lil Nas X dropped by “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” Monday for a candid chat and a live performance. In true…
Laverne Cox’s Rainbow Emmys Clutch Had A Powerful, Pro-LGBTQ Message
Laverne Cox walked the red carpet at the 2019 Emmy Awards on Sunday in a Monsoori gown featuring a single-shouldered…