LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: The Australian Firefighters (above) are promoting their 2025 Calendar, raising funds for the Children’s Hospital Foundation and various other charities and burn research projects. Since its debut in 1993, over $3.45 million has been raised. I am not mad at that 🙂 Continue reading “Aussie FireFighter Calendar + Georgia To Hand Count All Votes + More News”
GLAAD has released the 12th edition of its Studio Responsibility Index, which tracked the “quantity, quality and diversity” of LGBTQ characters in films released in 2023. Continue reading “GLAAD: Fewer LGBTQ Film Characters In 2023, Uptick In Queer Characters Of Color”
Out recording artist Chappell Roan won her first MTV Video Music Award last night and dedicated her “Best New Artist” honor to her LGBTQ fans. Continue reading “Chappell Roan Dedicates MTV Honor To ‘Queer And Trans People Who Fuel Pop’”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: GLAAD, the top LGBTQ+ media advocacy group, is partnering with America’s Blood Centers to undertake a summer-long national blood drive campaign that is LGBTQ+ supportive. Continue reading “GLAAD Partners On National Blood Drive + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Out actor Jonathan Bailey (Fellow Travelers, Bridgerton) just raised over $42K to help LGBTQ students “feel understood, accepted, and celebrated.” Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey Raises $$$ For LGBTQ Students + More News”
GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, announced recipients for 16 of this year’s 33 categories for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards this past Thursday in Beverly Hills, California. Longtime LGBTQ ally Oprah Winfrey was also honored with this year’s Vanguard Award. Continue reading “Oprah Winfrey & More Honored At 35th GLAAD Media Awards LA”
Some news items you might have missed: • GLAAD: A new poll by GLAAD found that 94% of LGBTQ Americans are motivated to vote, with those residing in seven swing states preferring President Joe Biden over Donald Trump by a margin of 57 points. Continue reading “GLAAD Poll: 94% Of LGBTQ Voters Motivated To Vote + More News”
GLAAD has announced that global media leader, producer, philanthropist, actress and author Oprah Winfrey will receive GLAAD’s Vanguard Award at the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles. Continue reading “Oprah Winfrey & Niecy Nash-Betts To Be Honored At 35th GLAAD Media Awards”
GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today released its inaugural State of LGBTQ Inclusion in Video Games report, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive look at LGBTQ inclusion in video games. GLAAD’s Gaming Report found a growing number of LGBTQ gamers while LGBTQ characters in games lag far behind. Continue reading “GLAAD Report: 17% Of Gamers Identify As LGBTQ”
A most excellent time was had last night in Las Vegas as GLAAD and the NFL hosted a “Night of Pride” ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, celebrating LGBTQ inclusion in professional sports and the “NFL’s commitment to LGBTQ players and fans.” Continue reading “GLAAD & NFL Host ‘Night Of Pride’ Ahead Of Super Bowl LVIII”