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Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend. 1.) Group Therapy is now available on Prime Video! This unique doc features out comedians Neil Patrick Harris, Tig Notaro, and Nicole Byer, offering an intimate exploration of [...]The post The GLAAD Wrap: Group Therapy Streaming, Trailers for Ponyboi and Next Gen NYC, New Music by Trixie Mattel, VINCINT, Sam Williams and More! first appeared on GLAAD.

The Supreme Court of the United States is scheduled to hear oral arguments inMahmoud v. TayloronTuesday, April 22, 2025. Mahmoud v. Taylor is about a small number of LGBTQ-inclusive childrens books included in the classrooms of Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools. The books were chosen and evaluated by education professionals. Six parents (three couples) sued [...]The post Fact Sheet: Mahmoud v. Taylor, the U.S. Supreme Court Case About Banning LGBTQ-inclusive Books first appeared on GLAAD.

Actress, singer, and activist Sandra Bernhard is going on tour! The triple threat has already had a huge year, appearing on some of the hottest shows on television like RuPauls Drag Race, Severance, and Survival of the Thickest. Now, the LGBTQ icon is hitting the road for herShapes and Forms tour! Bernhard joined GLAADs Anthony [...]The post WATCH: Sandra Bernhard Talks Severance, RuPauls Drag Race, and Upcoming Tour! first appeared on GLAAD.

Trans Technologies, a new book from MIT Press and written by University of Michigan researcher and faculty member Oliver L. Haimson, Ph.D. explores the creative and novel ways technologies are being utilized to address the inequalities the transgender community faces, highlight and correct misinformation, and grow safety, acceptance, equitability, and visibility. Trans technologies, as Haimson [...]The post Research Explores How Trans Technologies are Removing Barriers to Access and Visibility first appeared on GLAAD.

As motorized wheelchair users who share a rare brittle bone disorder, Jay Manuel and Pamela Chavez are used to strangers gawking. Moving throughout a world that can only be described as inhospitable to folks with disabilities comes with a kind of attention that is often uncomfortable and offensive. But when the opportunity to do a [...]The post If not us, then who?: Disabled Queer Couple Reshapes Reality TV in New TLC Show Jay and Pamela first appeared on GLAAD.

Over the last few days, those involved in the debate over trans participation in sports have experienced a lot of whiplash.Former swimmer, famous internet bully, and sore loser Riley Gaines (who tied for fifth with trans athlete Lia Thomas in one college race and wasn't given the fifth place medal at the ceremony) once again used her online platform to harass a teen girl on June 6.Gaines shared a picture on X of the Minnesota Class AAAA Softball State Champions for 2025, which includes one trans girl, and captioned, "To be expected when your star player is a boy." (@) In response, Simone Biles, an international sports superstar and the most decorated gymnast of all time, called Gaines "truly sick" and a "straight-up sore loser.""You should be uplifting the trans community and perhaps finding a way to make sports inclusive OR creating a new avenue where trans feel safe in sports. Maybe a transgender category IN ALL sports!!" Biles wrote. "But instead You bully them One thing's for sure is no one in sports is safe with you around!!!!!" (@) Gaines fired back, saying her "take is the least controversial take on the planet" and claiming that Biles was "being a male-apologist at the expense of young girls' dreams.""This is actually so disappointing," she wrote. "It's not my job or the job of any woman to figure out how to include men in our spaces."I wholeheartedly agree. As a woman and a lesbian, I love spaces that are exclusively for women. Unfortunately for Gaines, there are no men involved in the argument around trans girls competing in sports.Fortunately for Gaines, she has a rabid group of social media-obsessed followers who were quick to pounce on Biles. These people have nothing better to do than harass a young Black woman who is standing up for literal children. (@) Eventually, Biles was pressured into apologizing for getting "personal with Riley" and said that "these are sensitive, complicated issues that I truly dont have the answers or solutions to, but I believe it starts with empathy and respect. I was not advocating for policies that compromise fairness in womens sports. My objection is to be singling out children for public scrutiny in ways that feel personal and harmful. Individual athletesespecially kidsshould never be the focus of criticism of a flawed system they have no control over. I believe sports organizations have a responsibility to come up with rules supporting inclusion while maintaining fair competition. We all want a future for sport that is fair, inclusive, and respectful."Unsurprisingly, people on the political right are calling Biles "angry," a "bully," and saying she has "fallen from grace." This is typical rhetoric brought up whenever a Black woman speaks out about something or is passionate.In reality, the only bully here is Riley Gaines. (@) In her arguments against Biles, Gaines brought up convicted sexual predator Larry Nassar, a cis man. "All the horrific sexual abuse @Simone_Biles witnessed and spoke out against caused by one man, yet believes women should be forced to strip naked in front of men to validate the man's feelings," Gaines wrote. "You know how many gold medals you'd have if your 'inclusive' dream came true? Zero."In 2021, Biles and several other decorated gymnasts bravely testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the sexual abuse that they, and hundreds of other women and girls, faced at the hands of Nassar, who was a doctor for USA Gymnastics. Biles is unfortunate enough to know the harsh reality of what abuse from men feels like, and she knows it is not comparable to letting teen trans girls compete in girls' sports.Trying to use Nassar's sexual abuse of Biles against her wasn't the only low blow Gaines attempted. Gaines also called out Biles for "body shaming her" in a tweet where Biles told her to "bully someone your own size, which would ironically be a male." She replied by saying she's 5'5".If Biles were forced to compete against Gaines in a swimming race, the 5'5" Gaines would have a genetic advantage over the 4'8" Biles. Gaines has more human growth hormone in her body, a drug banned by most sports organizations. By her own rules, does this make Gaines a man?It is also hilariously ironic that Gaines is trying to call out Biles for "body shaming" her when Gaines has made a career out of body-shaming women. She says that Biles' comments come "at the expense of young girls' dreams," but what about young trans girls, young intersex girls, and young girls with hormone imbalances?I know Gaines would say they aren't "real" girls, but she doesn't get to decide. She's not an expert in biology or gender, and she certainly doesn't get to have any say over the life of a teenage girl who lives in a different state from her and has no relation to her.The biological reality of the situation is that Gaines is a bully who loves to target vulnerable teenage girls who happen to be trans because she knows she has a large crowd behind her. In the end, apologizing to people like Gaines isn't going to open them up to listening or discussing the issue; it's only going to empower them. Gaines clearly doesn't have an issue with going low. Taking the high road isn't going to elevate Gaines. It only makes it so that she has tools and abilities that decent people like Biles don't have.In other words, because Gaines is willing to be such a nasty and hateful bully, she has an inherent advantage over other women. If she wants her values to remain consistent, it may be time for her to step away from competing against women on this issue.Mey Rude is a staff writer for Out.Voices is dedicated to featuring a wide range of inspiring personal stories and impactful opinions from the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Visit out.com/submit to learn more about submission guidelines. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on any of our stories. Email us at voices@equalpride.com. Views expressed in Voices stories are those of the guest writers, columnists, and editors, and do not directly represent the views of Out or our parent company, equalpride.

Each year, GLAAD presents non-competitive honors to projects across entertainment and media that do not fit into existing or traditional GLAAD Media Awards categories. For spotlighting the strength, resilience and ingenuity of the LGBTQ community, DRAG: The Musicalwas chose as one of six projects to receive this honor this year for the 36th GLAAD Media [...]The post Drag the Musical Presented with GLAAD Special Recognition Honor in Curtain Call Presentation first appeared on GLAAD.

Last night, longtime ally John Oliver dedicated an entire episode of HBOs Last Week Tonight to calling out the right wings absolute fixation on transgender athletes. He started the show noting that, Even as the market crashed in the wake of Trumps tariffs, Fox News spent a lot of time on this He then cut [...]The post John Oliver Calls Out the Right Wings Absolute Fixation with Trans Athletes on Last Week Tonight first appeared on GLAAD.

Filmmaker Roshan Sethi debuted his comedyA Nice Indian Boystarring his real-life partner Karan Soni as well as Zarna Garg and Sunita Mani at SXSW in Austin in 2024. The rom-com follows the relationship of Naveen (Soni) and Jay (Jonathan Groff), a white man adopted by two Indian parents. More than that, it unpacks the awkward [...]The post WATCH: A Nice Indian Boy Director and Cast Talk Debuting Queer AAPI Comedy Full of Promise and Hope in Divisive Times first appeared on GLAAD.

April 6-12 marks National Library Week, the American Library Associations (ALA) annual celebration of libraries, library workers, and the role they play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. With a theme of Drawn to the Library, this years event encourages readers to chart [their] next literary adventure at the library, recognize the contributions of [...]The post Annual Celebration of Libraries and Library Workers Arrives Amid Funding Threats to Learning and Enrichment first appeared on GLAAD.

On April 7, 2025 Victor Jackson will take the stage at 54 Below for a highly anticipated one-night-only performance, April Showers. This electric evening promises to be nothing short of transformative, as Jackson invites the audience to experience the depth of his musical journey. With his unparalleled vocal talent and infectious energy, he will offer [...]The post Dancing in the Rain: Victor Jacksons Triumphant Return to 54 Below with April Showers first appeared on GLAAD.

Cooper Koch is nothing if not tenacious!The 28-year-old actor broke out in 2024 for starring in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story as Erik Menendez. His impassioned performance led to a Golden Globe nomination, a spot in Variety's Actors on Actors interviews, and millions of fans.In his Actors on Actors interview a web series hosted by Variety Koch was paired up with The White Lotus star Sam Nivola. The two discussed playing characters defined by their relationships to their brothers, working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, and how they got their breakout roles.Fans already knew that Koch was passionate about the Menendez brothers, speaking out about their real-life case and even visiting them in prison. Now, we know how deep that passion goes.During his appearance on Variety's "Actors on Actors," Koch revealed that he had actually literally auditioned for the 2017 limited season dubbed Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders that centered on the Menendez brothers (Koch's second audition ever). And Koch had also auditioned for the 2017 Lifetime movie Menendez: Blood Brothers, once again not booking the role."I just felt like this insane cosmic, universe-y thing that was like, 'I have to play this part,'" Koch told Nivola in their one-on-one interview. "It was just that immense empathy that you feel for a person, and I had to do it."Koch eventually earned his chance to play one of the Menendez brothers on Ryan Murphy's Monsters series on Netflix. The series was so successful that it propelled Koch to become a household name around the world, and a legitimate Emmy contender, too.However, Koch's revelation did some spark a curiosity within us: Who the heck were the other actors who beat him in those auditions for the Lifetime movie and the limited season of Law & Order?Nico TortorellaSee on InstagramNico Tortorella starred as Lyle Menendez in Menendez: Blood Brothers when he was 29 years old. The Shield star Benito Martinez played the Menendez patriarch Jos, and musician Courtney Love played the mother, Kitty Menendez.Tortorella was already a rising star at the time, having played Trevor Sheldon in Scream 4, and starred in the TV shows The Beautiful Life, Make It or Break It, The Following, and Younger.After those shows, Tortorella has often appeared as himself, including on RuPaul's Drag Race and Legendary as a guest judge, and RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race as a competitor.Over the years, Tortorella came out as bisexual, genderfluid, and polyamorous. The actor also got married to Bethany C. Meyers in 2018, and they have two kids together.Myko OlivierSee on InstagramBefore playing Erik Menendez in Menendez: Blood Brothers, Myko Olivier had many small roles in television and short films, including the MTV series Awkward, Zendaya's Disney series K.C. Undercover, Nickelodeon's Sam & Cat with Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande. He also starred in Glee as one of the Warblers.Since then, Olivier has continued to steadily work on shows like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Code Black, Doctor Odyssey, and Good Trouble, where he played Tyler Banks for nine episodes.Gus HalperSee on InstagramLaw & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders aired in 2017 and starred Edie Falco as defense attorney Leslie Abramson. Actor Gus Halper played Erik Menendez in the series. Before Law & Order, he had landed roles in TV shows such as Power and Chicago P.D. Halper's career took off after this performance on Law & Order, and he was soon starring in shows like Happy!, Madam Secretary, Ramy, Dickinson, Evil, Fear the Walking Dead, and Law & Order: Organized Crime. In 2023, he appeared in the Oscar-nominated film Rustin as civil rights activist Tom Kahn alongside Colman Domingo (who played the title character).Miles Gaston VillanuevaSee on InstagramOn Law & Order, Lyle Menendez was played by actor Miles Gaston Villanueva. Villanueva made his name in Hollywood starring in 87 episodes of The Young and the Restless, while also appearing in shows like NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, Bones, and Jane the Virgin. Villanueva has continued his successful TV career, starring in eight episodes of The Resident, seven episodes of Nancy Drew, and seven episodes of Bosch: Legacy. He also appeared on the gritty superhero show The Boys as Supersonic, where he played a hero with sound-based powers. Supersonic was formerly a member of an all-super boy band called Super-Sweet and he even dated Starlight.

In an arts landscape where BIPOC, trans, and queer creatives still fight for equitable recognition, Queer|Art continues to push for it. With the announcement of its 2025 judges for the Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists and the Barbara Hammer Lesbian Experimental Filmmaking Grant, the organization is once again centering those most marginalized [...]The post Meet the 2025 Judges Powering Queer|Arts Grants for Black Trans Women Visual Artists and Lesbian Filmmakers first appeared on GLAAD.

Role-playing video games (RPGs) have long been popular with people who want to craft their own stories. Not only do RPGs allow players to customize their playstyle, but each decision comes with the expectation that the players choices will influence the main narrative, the player characters reputation, or even who lives and who dies. Unsurprisingly, [...]The post Asexuality and the Limits of Player Expression in Video Games first appeared on GLAAD.

In the two-person play Conversations with Mother, Tony Award-winning actor Matt Doyle plays the character of Bobby opposite Caroline Aaron who plays Maria Collavechio Bobbys mother. The comedy directed by Noah Himmelstein navigates the relationship between the conventional Italian matriarch and her free-spirited gay son over five decades. Conversations with Mother is a very [...]The post Matt Doyle Talks Comedy Conversations with Mother and the Importance of Keeping Queer Stories Alive first appeared on GLAAD.

Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend. 1.) A Nice Indian Boy hit theaters today! In Roshan Sethis third feature, the modest yet charming doctor Naveen (Karan Soni) introduces his white-artist boyfriend Jay (Jonathan Groff) [...]The post The GLAAD Wrap: A Nice Indian Boy in Theaters, Teasers of Star Trek: Strange New World and Doctor Who, New Music by Kali Uchis, The Beaches, and More! first appeared on GLAAD.

Its almost that time of year! GLAAD and Ty Herndons annual Concert for Love & Acceptance is right around the corner! To kick off Pride Month, on June 2nd, The Concert for Love and Acceptance is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Today, country icon Ty Herndon has announced the first round of performers who will take [...]The post Dasha, David Archuleta, Brooke Eden, and more to Perform at GLAAD and Ty Herndons Annual Concert for Love & Acceptance first appeared on GLAAD.

Omis and palones, it's time to vada inside the Bona Book!Omis and palones, it's time to vada inside the Bona Book!Suppose you're not familiar with Polari, a fascinating secret language invented by gay men in the U.K. in the first half of the 20th century. In that case, you might not realize that this article just prompted men and women to look inside the Good Book, a.k.a. The Bible.Polari was a gay slang popularized when homosexuality was still illegal in the U.K., necessitating a way for gay men to communicate without being in danger of being arrested.While there are no Polari speakers today, there are those who are working hard to ensure it doesn't disappear forever. Those people include Sister Matic deBauchery of the Ectstatic Dancing Habit (also known as Tim Greening-Jackson), a member of the Manchester Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.Sr. Matic deBauchery is so dedicated to preserving the gay language that he translated the entire Bible into Polari, making one of the most famous and important pieces of literature in the world more accessible to queer audiences and more fun.Sr. Matic is the Mistress of Polari, and after translating the Bible, is working on a translation of the Qoran, according to the Manchester Sisters' website.The entire Bible is available online or as a downloadable PDF for anyone who wants to read it, but if you're just looking to see some of the most well-known verses and passages, we've got a list for you.Keep reading to see eleven of the most well-known Bible passages in the New International Version and in Polari.Genesis 1:1-3NIV: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, Let there be light, and there was light.Polari: In the beginning, Gloria created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was nanti form, and void; and munge was upon the eke of the deep. And the Fairy of Gloria trolled upon the eke of the aquas. And Gloria cackled, Let there be sparkle: and there was sparkle.Exodus 3:1-5NIV: Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There, the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire, it did not burn up. So Moses thought, I will go over and see this strange sightwhy the bush does not burn up. When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, Moses! Moses! And Moses said, Here I am. Do not come any closer, God said. Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.Polari: Now Maureen kept the flock of Jethro her Auntie in law, the godly homie of Midian: and she led the flock to the backside of the desert, and trolled to the mountain of Gloria, even to Horeb. And the fairy of the Duchess appeared unto her in a flame of binco fakement out of the midst of a bush: and she looked, and, varda, the bush burned with binco fakement, and the bush was not consumed. And Maureen cackled, "I will now turn aside, and varda this dowry vardaing, why the bush is not burnt." And when the Duchess vardad that she turned aside to varda, Gloria screeched unto her out of the midst of the bush, and cackled, "Maureen, Maureen." And she cackled, "Here am I." And she cackled, "Draw not ajax hither: put off thy slingbacks from off thy plates, for the place whereon thou standest is fabulosa ground."Psalm 23:1-6NIV: The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his names sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.Polari: The Duchess is my shepherd; I shall not want. She maketh me to lie down in green pastures: she leadeth me beside the still aquas. She restoreth my nishta lucoddy: she leadeth me in the paths of bonaness for her name's sake. Any road up, though I mince through the valley of the shadow of carking it, I will fear no nana: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy trolling fakement they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my eke with lube; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall troll after me all the days of my life: and I will lett in the lattie of the Duchess for ever.Proverbs 3:5-7NIV: Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.Polari: Trust in the Duchess with all thine thumping cheat; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge her, and she shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own ogles: fear the Duchess, and troll off from nana.Song of Solomon 1:2-3NIV: Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth for your love is more delightful than wine. Pleasing is the fragrance of your perfumes; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the young women love you!Polari: Let her kiss me with the kisses of her screech: for thy love is benar than sherry. Because of the savour of thy bona ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the nanti charvers love thee.Jeremiah 29:11NIV: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.Polari: "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you," cackleth the Duchess, "thoughts of peace, and not of nana, to parker you an expected end."Matthew 6:33-34NIV: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.Polari: But charper ye first the kingdom of Gloria, and her bonaness; and all these fakements shall be added unto you. Lell therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall lell thought for the fakements of itself. Sufficient unto the journo is the nana thereof.John 3:16NIV: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.Polari: For Gloria so loved the world, that she parkered her only begotten homie chavvie, that whosoever believeth in her should not perish, but have everlasting life.John 14:6NIV: Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."Polari: Josie cackleth unto her, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no homie trolleth unto the Auntie, but by me."Romans 12:2NIV: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what Gods will ishis good, pleasing and perfect will.Polari: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that bona, and acceptable, and absolutely fantabulosa, will of Gloria.Philippians 4:13NIV: I can do all this through him who gives me strength.Polari: I can do all fakements through Crystal which strengtheneth me.

As the anti-ICE protests continue in Los Angeles and crowds of protesters are met with opposition from the LAPD, the National Guard, and the Marines, celebrities are using their platforms to speak out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids taking place across the country. Even though the demonstrations have continued, the pushback against protesters has also increased as a result of more protests emerging in different areas.On Tuesday, June 10, thousands of protesters took to the streets of New York City for most of the day and through the evening, with CNN reporting that the demonstrations were generally peaceful even when protesters clashed with police in front of the ICE office building.Social media users are also urging their favorite creators and celebrities to speak out about the protests, asking them to use their platforms to inform their followers about the ongoing ICE raids. Multiple celebrities have shared posts with their thoughts on this situation and here's a list of standout reactions thus far.Doechii Doechii attended the 2025 BET Awards on Monday, June 9, and accepted the award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist. As she took the stage to accept the award, Doechii used the moment to talk about the protests taking place right outside the venue."As much as I am honored by this award, I do want to address what's happening right now outside of the building," the rapper, who is a Florida native, said. "There are ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order. Trump is using military forces to stop a protest."The "Nissan Altima" rapper urged the crowd to consider what type of government mobilizes the military against its own citizens who are protesting. "People are being swept up and torn from their families," Doechii said during her speech. "I feel it's my responsibility as an artist to use this moment to speak up for all oppressed people, for Black people, for Latino people, for trans people, for the people in Gaza." She ended her speech saying that communities need to come together against hate.Kehlani (@) Kehlani has regularly utilized her platform over the years to advocate for human rights. Earlier this week, she posted an Instagram story with text that reads, "Stop calling what's happening as L.A. RIOTS. It's RESISTANCE." She added, "Long live the resistance. After the BET Awards, she uploaded an Instagram story to share her support for Doechii's speech.Rene Rapp (@) Actress and singer Rene Rapp, who performed at WorldPride DC and served as the grand marshal for this year's parade alongside Laverne Cox, was stopped by a content creator asking what she thought about the Trump administration's anti-trans legislation, to which she responded, "They can fuck off. They can die." (@) Rapp also kept that same energy when uploading an Instagram story that reads, "Fuck ICE, fuck this administration, fuck all of y'all who are complicit in ensuring that this happened. This is a fucking disgrace."Pedro Pascal See on Instagram Pedro Pascal is a notable ally to the LGBTQ+ community and has spoken out in support of his trans sister, Lux Pascal, on multiple occasions. he's also condemned J.K. Rowling's transphobic rhetoric. Recently, the Marvel actor uploaded a video to Instagram showing his support for the immigrant community, not only in LA but across the country."Los ngeles. Built by the best of U.S. #Protect our #Protectors #RESIST," the caption reads.Rebecca BlackRebecca Black has also taken to her Instagram stories to share her support for the protestors taking to the streets. "I [heart] LA," her text post reads. "FUCK ICE. FUCK ALL OF YOU GI JOE LOSERS IF YOU ARE INTO THIS FASCIST SHIT YOU ARE SMALL AND WEAK AND WILL LOSE."

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I want to show other people watching what it looks like to love a trans person publicly. In an exclusive set visit during the filming of the star-studded season 2 of Survival of the Thickest last year, actor, performer, reality TV icon, and GLAAD Board Member, Peppermint, sat down to share the full scope [...]The post Peppermint and Michelle Buteau On That History-Making Black Trans Wedding in Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest on Netflix (EXCLUSIVE) first appeared on GLAAD.

News category winners at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards spotlight the importance of accurate and inclusive journalism in accelerating acceptance for LGBTQ people. They cover LGBTQ people as newsmakers, changemakers, and everyday members of their communities nationwide. The honorees were announced at GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on March 27th, and included three awards [...]The post GLAAD Media Awards Honor Journalists and Excellence in LGBTQ News first appeared on GLAAD.

Mid-Century Modern follows three best friends gay gentlemen of a certain age who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs where the wealthiest one lives with his mother. As a chosen family, they prove that no matter how hard things get, theres always someone around [...]The post Hulus Mid-Century Modern is the Quintessential Window into Queer Joy and Culture We Need on TV Matt Bomer, Nathan Lane and Nathan Lee Graham Dish on Their New Series first appeared on GLAAD.

Voters in Wisconsin have elected two candidates who support LGBTQ equality in the states hotly contested Spring Election. Susan Crawford was elevated to the state Supreme Court and Jill Underly will return as State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Both candidates defeated opponents and campaign ads that targeted LGBTQ people, including a late surge of ads [...]The post Pro-LGBTQ Candidates Prevail in Wisconsins Spring Election; Voters Reject Campaigns Targeting Transgender People first appeared on GLAAD.

Scott Gatz founded Q.Digital in 2008 withGayCities and soon after, it became the home for Queerty, LGBTQ Nation, INTO, and Outsports. The media banner became a leading voice in LGBTQ+ media and journalism, providing news that amplifies the diversity within the LGBTQ community. For the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, Q.Digital was honored with GLAADs [...]The post Q.Digitals Scott Gatz Talks Being Honored With Barbara Gittings Award for Excellence in LGBTQ Media and Importance of LGBTQ Voices in News first appeared on GLAAD.

On March 31, The Podcast Academy revealed the winners of its Fifth Annual Awards for Excellence in Audio also known as The Ambies. Held at the McCormick Convention Center in Chicago, the ceremony was hosted by multi-hyphenate comedian Tig Notaro and can be viewed on the Podcast Academys YouTube channel. Actor and comedian Matt [...]The post The Ambies: Matt Rogers Honors Trans Community During Ceremony; Ronan Farrow Urges Support For New Vanguard of Confronting Journalism first appeared on GLAAD.

Saturday, March 29th, was a Night of Pride at the LA Kings Hockey Stadium! In collaboration with GLAAD, the Crypto.com Arena turned into a celebration of queer joy during the Kings game against the Toronto Maple Leafs this past weekend. To kick off the night, actor Marco Pigossi did the puck drop, to signify the [...]The post The LA Kings Celebrate Pride Night with GLAAD and Frankie Grande! first appeared on GLAAD.

The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards was a magical night, in more ways the one. Hosted by the hilarious Michael Urie,the ceremony served as a beacon of hope in what has already been a historically difficult year for the LGBTQ community. The night included moving performances and inspiring speeches. With Doechii winning Outstanding Music Artist,Will [...]The post Cynthia Erivo Accepts the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards: Some flowers bloom against all odds, like the peonie. first appeared on GLAAD.

Its a new month, which means new opportunities for queer TV! GLAAD is bringing you some highlights from LGBTQ TV premieres and returns throughout March. Check back on the first of each month for up-to-date coverage of LGBTQ-inclusive programming on television. April 3 Jurassic World: Chaos Theory(Season Three Netflix) The Nublar Six are back [...]The post Must-See LGBTQ TV: April Premieres & Returns first appeared on GLAAD.

In collaboration with the GLAAD Media Award winning seriesRuPauls Drag Race, Paramount has recently launched an all new mental health initiative, aimed to help viewers improve their mental health with the power of creativity. RuPauls Drag Race: Creativity as Self-Care believes that creativity and self-expression arent just for the runway. Finding your creative flow can [...]The post Paramount Launches New Mental Health Initiative: RuPauls Drag Race: Creativity as Self-Care first appeared on GLAAD.

This Womens History Month, GLAAD showcased three LGBTQ+ women who are making waves in HIV advocacy, especially in the Deep South. With HIV numbers increasing among both queer women and trans women at significant rates, a statistic not often seen in media, we understand how integral it is to showcase the work being done directly [...]The post Hear Her Story in HIV Advocacy for Womens History Month first appeared on GLAAD.

Singer-songwriter superstar Maren Morris has released her first single carry me through from her upcoming album D R E A M S I C L E, which is set to be released on May 9. The soulful ballad reflects on navigating a dark place and finding the strength to pull yourself out a theme [...]The post Maren Morris Unveils New T Shirt Collab With GLAAD and TransLifeLine to Fight For Transgender Rights; Announces New Album D R E A M S I C L E first appeared on GLAAD.

Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the disproportionate levels of poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces compared to cisgender (non-transgender) people. International TDOV was created in 2010 by trans advocate Rachel Crandall. Crandall, [...]The post Trans Day of Visibility: A Message from 6 Trans Community Elders first appeared on GLAAD.

Thursday, March 27th, was a night of celebration and unity. The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards took place at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles and was sure to be a night to remember. Host Michael Urie,dressed in a stunning Wicked inspired suit by Christian Siriano, kicked off the night with a hilarious opening monologue. [...]The post Top Moments at the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles! first appeared on GLAAD.

Dylan Efron, also known as Miss Guided (thanks Bob the Drag Queen) and one-fourth of The Traitorswinners, presented the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Program Competition to RuPauls Drag Raceas well as Outstanding Reality Program to The Real Housewives of New York City on March 27 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. [...]The post Dylan Efron Presents GLAAD Media Awards For Reality TV To RuPauls Drag Race and Real Housewives of New York City first appeared on GLAAD.

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The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards took place last night, celebrating the most impactful media created in the last year that uplifts and represents the LGBTQ community, proving that queer joy is alive and well. Some of the biggest stars in the business were in attendance, fromCynthia Erivoaccepting the Stephen F. Kolzak award to Patti [...]The post WATCH: Doechii Accepts the Award for Outstanding Music Artist at The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards first appeared on GLAAD.

The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are officially over, but the joy and celebration captured in the room lives on! Hosted by Michael Urie, GLAAD announced the winners for all 33 GLAAD Media Awards categories, while Hollywoods biggest stars took the stage to bask in their wins and call out the forces holding us back [...]The post More GLAAD Media Awards winners, including Heartstopper, The Advocate, The View, Durand Bernarr, My Old Ass and more first appeared on GLAAD.

1.) Janis Ian: Breaking Silence hit theaters today! The documentary follows singer-songwriter Janis Ian as she navigates the music industry, overcoming misogyny and homophobia to fight for women in America through her music. Ian came out as a lesbian in 1993, coinciding with the release of her album Breaking Silence. At times controversial, Ians music [...]The post The GLAAD Wrap: Janis Ian: Breaking Silence in Theaters, Trailers for Andor, toile, and My Happy Place, New Music from Kesha, Maren Morris, and More! first appeared on GLAAD.

Queer joy and unity are in the air tonight at the Beverly Hilton! The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are taking place in sunny Los Angeles and is sure to be a night to remember. Hosted by the hilarious Michael Urie, more awards are being announced onstage than ever before. Tune in here for live [...]The post LIVE UPDATES: 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Winners first appeared on GLAAD.

On Wednesday, March 26, GLAAD hosted its 4th Annual #GLAADHonors event, a celebration of LGBTQ Black & Brown leaders in entertainment, advocacy, journalism and GLAAD Awards nominees at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, ahead of the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards which will stream exclusively on Hulu April 12, 2025. The evening was hosted [...]The post Star-Studded 4th Annual #GLAADHonors Gathers Queer Black & Brown Leaders in Entertainment Ahead of 36th GLAAD Media Awards first appeared on GLAAD.

Overnight, GLAAD hosted its 2025 Latine Honors event, a celebration of LGBTQ Latine leaders in entertainment, advocacy, and journalism, gathering top Spanish-Language and Latine media, along with Latine nominees, at Grandmaster Recorders in Los Angeles ahead of the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards which will stream exclusively on Hulu April 12, 2025. The evening was [...]The post Star-Studded 2025 Latine Honors Lifts Up Queer Latine Representation Across Entertainment Ahead of 36th GLAAD Media Awards first appeared on GLAAD.

Early voting has begun for the April 1 election for Wisconsins Supreme Court. Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel are running for a 10-year term.These are their records on LGBTQ issues: In response to the question from PBS Wisconsin, Do trans people have any specific protections under the law? Are they a protected class? Do they [...]The post Election 2025: Wisconsins Supreme Court Candidates on the Record first appeared on GLAAD.

This piece contains minor spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. When Apex Legends took the gaming world by storm with its surprise reveal and launch in February 2019, players fell in love with its six original playable characters and one in particular, Bloodhound, becoming a fan favorite. At the same time, however, Bloodhounds gender [...]The post The Search for Better Nonbinary Representation in Video Games first appeared on GLAAD.

The digital talk series Spill is set to return with host Johnny Sibilly on Logos YouTube channel starting March 25 at 12pm ET. Known for his roles in PeacocksQueer as Folk reboot and in the GLAAD Media Award-nominated HBO comedyHacks, Sibilly is back with the talk show that features LGBTQ celebrity guests as they spill [...]The post Johnny Sibilly Set To Return to Logos Spill For New York Season with Guests Orville Peck, Lina Bradford, Sasha Velour, and More first appeared on GLAAD.

Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend. 1.) Bleecker Street debuted the official trailer for Ang Lees reimagining of the 1993 classic The Wedding Banqueta joyful comedy about a chosen family navigating the disasters and [...]The post The GLAAD Wrap: Trailers for The Wedding Banquet and The Handmaids Tale, Teasers of The Four Seasons and The Buccaneers, New Music from Big Freedia, Susannah Joffe, and More! first appeared on GLAAD.

Filipino American pop artist, Thomas Orlina, has dropped his sixth studio single. In time for National LGBT Health Awareness Week, this fresh dance song will keep audiences wanting more. Fresh off his GRAMMY consideration for his previous single, Orlina has tapped into dance music as his primary sound, taking it by storm and getting support [...]The post Thomas Orlina Releases New Single Diamonds In The Crowd first appeared on GLAAD.

The first two months of Donald Trumps second term have revealed a dramatic misalignment between the goal of the President to relentlessly attack transgender people, and the needs and wishes of American people, including addressing the overwhelming prices of groceries and the dramatic decline in financial markets and overall health of the economy. For his [...]The post Trumps First Two Months: Attacks on Trans People Outweigh Voters Economic Priorities first appeared on GLAAD.

By Jose Vazquez Freedom has never been a passive gift. It is a fight we carry forward, generation after generation. Living in Alabama, Im aware that every right we enjoy was won by the peoplenot simply granted by lawmakers. Black elders in Montgomery remind us that the Montgomery Bus Boycott wasnt just a symbolic protestit [...]The post LGBTQ Alabamians and Our History Will Not Be Erased first appeared on GLAAD.

Throughout the country the GLAAD Media Institute the organizations training, consulting, and research leg met thousands of LGBTQ change agents working together to bring representation, accuracy, and truth to journalism that covers the at-large LGBTQ community. Eight stories featuring GLAAD Media Institute alumni those that have partnered with GLAADs Going Local programming [...]The post Get to Know These Eight Shining GLAAD Media Institute Alumni Included #GLAADaward-Nominated Projects This Year first appeared on GLAAD.