The Birmingham Black Repertory Theatre Collective (BBRTC), an award-winning Black Queer-led grassroots theatre organization, is thrilled to announce “Denim & Diamonds: A Southern Takeover,” a one-night-only fundraising concert and gala held on September 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM at The Listening Room in Nashville, TN. Taking place on International Black Theatre Day, this dynamic, music-filled [...] The post Birmingham Black Repertory Theatre Collective Celebrates National Black Theatre Day wit...| GLAAD
This September, Atlanta will host Haus of Move Camp—a 3-day immersive sync songwriting and music industry development experience designed for Black and Brown trans and queer artists, songwriters, and producers. Taking place September 26–28, the camp is a program of the 2AM Ricky M.O.V.E. (Mobilizing Opportunities for Visibility and Empowerment) Initiative and powered by Blaze [...] The post Haus of Move Camp: Building Power & Creativity for Black and Brown LGBTQ+ Artists first appeared on...| GLAAD
“That’s what she gets!” It’s been twelve years since two-time Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Michael R. Jackson heard those words echo throughout the movie theater where he begrudgingly went to watch Tyler Perry’s 2013 film Temptation: Confessions of A Marriage Counselor. The protagonist, Judith, played by actress Jurnee Smollett, is diagnosed with HIV after [...] The post Black Gay Playwright Michael R. Jackson Talks HIV Stigma, PrEP, and the Tyler Perry Film Inside His...| 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) Dramedy My Mother’s Wedding is out in theaters today! The film follows three daughters who return home for their mother’s third wedding. One of the daughters, Katherine| GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.
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. The post The GLAAD Wrap: Trailers for “Twinless,” “The History of Sound,” and “Eternity,” new music from Renee Rapp, Chappell Roan, and more! first appeared on GLAAD.| 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. The post The GLAAD Wrap: TIFF Lineup announced, first looks at “Ted Lasso” and “Loot,” new music from Joey Miceli, and more! first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
By Richard Fowler, Contributing Writer At a time of severe societal change, creators, filmmakers, actors, producers, and film lovers gathered in Miami Beach to fight forward through storylines that both showcase and shape a culture long seated at the cornerstone of American identity—global Blackness. Now in its 29th year, the American Black Film Festival once [...] The post Reflection: ABFF 2025 x GLAAD – A Homecoming for Storylines That Matter first appeared on GLAAD.| 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. The post The GLAAD Wrap: ‘Heightened Scrutiny’ and ‘Love and Rage: Munroe Bergdorf’ out now, trailers for ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘After the Hunt,’ new music from Wet Leg and Joey Miceli, and more! first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
The nominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are officially here, and LGBTQ talent is shining bright across categories from acting and hosting to reality TV and makeup design. The annual ceremony, airing September 15 on CBS and streaming via Paramount+, continues to reflect the growing influence and impact of LGBTQ voices on television. Among [...] The post LGBTQ Talent and Drag Excellence Celebrated in 2025 Emmy Nominations first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Barrier-breaking supermodel Munroe Bergdorf made history when she became the first out trans woman to appear on a L’Oreal campaign in the United Kingdom. Her success only flourished since then, ranging from opportunities with UN Women as an advocate; to starring as the subject in Channel 4 doc “What Makes a Women”; to even co-opening [...] The post WATCH: Munroe Bergdorf Talks “Love & Rage,” A New Documentary on Her Personal, Groundbreaking Journey as a Trans Model, Author & Activis...| 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. The post The GLAAD Wrap: Trailers for “Acapulco,” “The Morning Show,” and “My Life with the Walter Boys,” “Queens of the Dead” gets NA distribution, and more! first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Playwright and Advocate Donja R. Love Expands Vision of Healing, Community, and Artistic Liberation for the Poz Community At a time when federally funded HIV/AIDS programs are under attack and the rights of people living with HIV are increasingly threatened, one powerful writing initiative is offering a space of resistance, healing, and imagination. Write It [...] The post Write It Out! Opens Applications for Groundbreaking $10,000 Prize and Program for Playwrights Living with HIV first appea...| GLAAD
By Brandon Nicholas For a sunny* second year in a row, I was in Miami Beach for the American Black Film Festival. Last year, I wrote about my experience at the ABFF as a GLAAD Ambassador, and in the article, I said that I “look forward to attending ABFF in the future as a presenter.” [...] The post OP-ED: Reel Radiant Queerness at ABFF first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Last night was one for the books at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn, New York. GLAAD hosted a very special event which celebrated visionaries shaping culture – from film, TV, and music to sports and journalism – who are pushing LGBTQ visibility forward. One Story. One Future. was a star-studded night which honored trailblazers, [...] The post GLAAD Celebrates Pride 2025 with Special Live “I’ve Had It Podcast” with Jennifer Welch, Angie “Pumps” Sullivan in Conversation w...| GLAAD
During Pride and every month beyond it, Black queer creators and advocates are using their digital platforms to redefine what it means to live in your truth. From sexuality and gender expression to self-acceptance, love, and mental health, these creators are offering more than content. They’re creating radical care, community, and culture. Below are six [...] The post What Black Queer Influencers & Advocates are Teaching about Gender, Love, Style, and Self: Black Queer Influencers to Know t...| GLAAD
In a time when LGBTQ rights are under attack across the country, Frankie Grande’s unapologetically queer performance on The Tonight Show wasn’t just entertainment, it was a reminder that queer people are here to stay. Tuesday night, the actor, singer, and activist took the stage on one of the most iconic shows on late night, [...] The post WATCH: Frankie Grande Serves Queer Joy in Unapologetically Gay Live Performance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Last Thursday, June 19th, PRIDE & SOUL LIVE returned to the stage in full force—and full feeling—at LORE, Atlanta’s newest new gay bar and community space. In a city already steeped in queer history and Black cultural innovation, the night stood as a luminous reminder that when you center freedom, expression, and community, magic happens. [...] The post PRIDE & SOUL LIVE 2025: A Night of Black Queer Brilliance in the Heart of Atlanta first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Black queer people have always been central to the fight for Black liberation. Though often omitted from mainstream historical accounts, their identities have informed their radical visions and sharpened their resistance. From the period immediately following emancipation to today’s grassroots and digital movements, Black LGBTQ+ leaders have consistently redefined freedom, not just for themselves, but [...] The post Freedom Is Ours Too: Black Queer Visions of Liberation Since 1865 first app...| GLAAD
This past weekend, Washington D.C. went all out for Pride! World Pride is the world’s largest LGBTQ music festival and this year it was bigger than ever! With performances and DJ sets from some of the hottest names in the music industry, jaw dropping drag numbers, and inspiring speeches, World Pride 2025 was one for [...] The post Washington D.C. Celebrates World Pride with Star Studded Music Festival Featuring Jennifer Lopez, Troye Sivan, Kim Petras, Tinashe and More! first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
2-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, star of the stage and screen Jinkx Monsoon has been named the 2025 “Logo Legend!” From her Broadway debut as Mama Morton in Chicago, to playing Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, guest starring in Doctor Who, creating a series called Sketchy Queens, and now back to Broadway for her role in Pirates! The Penzance Musical; there is [...] The post Michelle Visage, Kathryn Hahn, Anania and More Celebrate 2025 “Logo Legend” Jinkx Monsoon first appe...| GLAAD
Apple TV+’s beloved series The Buccaneers is back for a second season! Fans everywhere have been anxiously awaiting the return of their favorite sapphic ship Ma-noria, and on June 18th, the wait is finally over! Premiering in late 2023, The Buccaneers follows a group of fun-loving young American girls in London’s Gilded Age, as they navigate [...] The post WATCH: Josie Totah Talks Season 2 of “The Buccaneers” and Friendship with Miss Benny and Dylan Mulvaney: “We are just truly sis...| GLAAD
Exclusive Auction Starts Today, Monday, June 16 , 2025 at eBay.com/glaad. All Proceeds will benefit GLAAD’s work to accelerate acceptance for the LGBTQ community. GLAAD and eBay today announced a star-studded auction in honor of Pride Month supported by artists including Doechii, Shakira, Margaret Cho, Orville Peck, Sandra Bernhard, Andy Cohen, Kesha, and more. 100% [...] The post GLAAD Celebrates Pride Month with Auction Featuring Exclusive Experiences and One-Of-A-Kind Items first appeare...| GLAAD
Great news for traitors and faithfuls everywhere! The hit Peacock series The Traitors will be returning for a fourth season! Today, Peacock announced the star-studded and LGBTQ inclusive cast for the new season and it promises more drama than ever before! In the new and mysterious teaser, queer icon and host Alan Cumming shares that “the fates whisper of betrayal, backstabbing, and [...] The post Peacock Announces LGBTQ Inclusive Season 4 Cast of “The Traitors,” Featuring Monét ...| GLAAD
Just when you thought West Hollywood couldn’t possibly have more pride than it already does, GLAAD and The Hollywood Reporter threw the Pride Month celebration of the century at Sunset at WeHo’s EDITION sponsored by Paramount+! In honor of GLAAD’s 40 year anniversary, the evening brought together some of Hollywood’s biggest stars to celebrate the [...] The post GLAAD and The Hollywood Reporter Host Star-Studded Pride Party with Wilson Cruz, Lance Bass, the Cast of ‘Overcompensating,...| GLAAD
The 78th Tony Awards took place on June 8 in New York and provided a glimmer of hope and joy amidst the cloud of despair happening on the opposite coast. Naturally, the night was very LGBTQ friendly and was hosted by Tony Award-winning and Oscar nominated actress Cynthia Erivo as she started the night with a [...] The post Tony Awards 2025: Harvey Fierstein’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Cynthia Erivo Hosts, Paul Tazewell and Cole Escola Make History first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Fans know and love Vico Ortiz from a variety of projects like Our Flag Means Death, Sex Lives of College Girls, ans GLAAD’s DÍMELO series. Now, the multi-hyphenate writer, actor, drag king, producer, and activist is heading to LA for their upcoming live show Rise of a King! To talk about the show and so much more, Ortiz [...] The post WATCH: Vico Ortiz Talks Perfectionism, Astrology, and Growing Up Queer in ‘Rise of a King:’ “I wrote it for my community, I wrote it for us.” firs...| GLAAD