By Trevor Anderson The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will take place September 4-14, 2025. The 291 titles on the schedule–209 new features, 6 classics, 66 shorts, and 10 series–include a diverse array of stories created by and featuring LGBTQ talent. GLAAD previously noted several films of interest to queer audiences, [...] The post TIFF’s 50th Film Festival Brings LGBTQ Stories to Screen & Talent to Toronto first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
LGBTQ leaders in Washington, DC, and in states deploying their National Guard to a militarized DC, speak out about the dangers to LGBTQ people in DC and to public safety at home. Dwayne Steward, Equality Ohio Executive Director “You don’t have to be from Ohio to know the dangerous history of injecting the National Guard [...] The post Bring Them Home: Deploying Our State National Guard for Political Purposes Endangers Public Safety first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
GRAMMY® considered artist, advocate and producer Thomas Orlina has released his seventh studio single, “Everything Is Meant To Be.” The new project which includes the original version, “Everything Is Meant To Be”, “Everything Is Meant To Be – All Night Club Remix”, “Everything Is Meant To Be – All Night Club Extended Remix” and the [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Thomas Orlina Releases ‘Everything Is Meant To Be’ for the GRAMMYs® first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
The renowned fashion, science and activism event HIV Unwrapped is set to have its U.S. debut at New York Fashion Week on Saturday, September 13 at Nexus Club New York. Presented by +Life, a multi-media brand dedicated to eliminating HIV stigma, the show pairs emerging Parsons School of Design students with leading HIV scientists to create couture [...] The post Smashing Stigma with Couture, +Life’s Iconic “HIV Unwrapped” Set to Debut at New York Fashion Week 2025 first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
If you were to ask Ken Schneck about the one thing he is certain of, he'll most likely answer that question with the confidence he exudes once he's behind a microphone. Queer and trans news, reported by queer and trans people, is essential and deserves to be heard. Since July, the award-winning journalist and editor| GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.
“Show me how good it’s gonna get today, God. Dear universe, you have permission to amaze me,” Joseph Reaves said at the top of his program. “Something amazing is gonna happen to me today.” Reaves’ Hella Black, Hella Queer, Hella Christian, is a fully Black, fully Queer, fully Human, fully Divine iHeartRadio podcast that touches [...] The post GLAAD’s Darian Aaron Talks Faith, Race and Family in iHeartRadio Interview first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
The race is far from over. MTV and Paramount+ have officially renewed RuPaul’s Drag Race for Season 18, alongside fresh seasons of Untucked, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, and All Stars Untucked. The news comes on the heels of a landmark year for the franchise. Season 17 of Drag Race delivered the show’s biggest [...] The post BRING BACK MY GIRLS! ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Announces New Season Renewals Across Franchises first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
August 20 marks Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (SHAAD)—a pivotal moment to spotlight the ongoing HIV crisis in the Southern United States and recommit to equity, visibility, and community-driven solutions. A Region in Crisis: Disproportionate HIV Burden The U.S. South, and especially the “Deep South” of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee,| GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.
Every year, the U.S. Supreme Court receives an estimated 8,000 requests — petitions, or “writs of certiorari” — to take up cases related to a number of constitutional questions affecting Americans and our lives. It only grants a small percentage of those and denies review to the overwhelming majority of cases, allowing lower court decisions [...] The post What’s At Stake at the Supreme Court in 2025-2026: Fast Facts first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
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
In the second part of GLAAD’s Q& A with Dothan, Alabama, meteorologist Bryan Boggiano, Bryan turns the camera on his own story as a person with autism who is also LGBTQ, who also shows up on the air every day as his full authentic self. He’s delivering information and inspiration for others who are different [...] The post Forecast for Fabulous Part 2: All Slay, No Shade: Meteorologist Bryan Boggiano on Being Out, Neurodiverse, and Celebrating Icons in Southeast Alabama first appeared on ...| GLAAD
The Television Academy is set to launch 'Televerse,' its first foray into the festival world. Televerse will run from August 14 through August 16 in Los Angeles, right before the final-round of Emmy voting takes place. The event will include panels, an immersive event space showcasing TV production, reunions and retrospectives, and the first time| GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.
“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
David Archuleta is entering a new chapter: bold, unfiltered, and completely on his own terms. The pop vocalist and fan-favorite singer-songwriter is gearing up to release his brand-new EP Earthly Delights on August 15, and it’s unlike anything listeners have heard from him before. Following the success of his shimmering singles “Crème Brûlée” and “Can [...] The post David Archuleta’s “Earthly Delights” Embraces Queer Joy, Sensuality, and New Beginnings first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Only 25 of 95 stories about proposed legislation or other official actions targeting transgender people included a quote from a transgender person; only 9 of the 95 included professionals with experience on the topic.| GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.
On August 8, GLAAD, the world’s leading LGBTQ media advocacy organization, amplified the voices of several transgender service members in response to news that the U.S. Air Force issued a memo denying early retirement to all transgender service members with between 15 and 18 years of military service. These trans service members are being given [...] The post Transgender Service Members Respond: U.S. Air Force Denies Retirement Benefits to Trans Troops 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. 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.
Alabama meteorologist Bryan Boggiano is known for sprinkling LGBTQ pop culture references in his shows, getting noticed by the likes of Snooki, Countess Luann de Lesseps and Trixie Mattel. He first popped on GLAAD’s radar in May when he sent social media into a storm over his references to drag lingo and LGBTQ pop culture. [...] The post Forecast for Fabulous Part 1: Alabama Meteorologist Delivers LGBTQ Realness as a Rising Star for Visibility first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
On this Jamaican Independence Day, a moment for celebration, reflection, and cultural pride, filmmaker and author Max-Arthur Mantle is boldly reclaiming the narrative around Jamaican queerness with his upcoming feature film, BATTY BWOY!. The film, currently in pre-production, is a groundbreaking cinematic project that centers the Black, queer Caribbean experience through the story of Mark [...] The post “BATTY BWOY!” is Bringing Queer Caribbean Stories to the Big Screen: A Defiant Love ...| GLAAD
When "American Idol" first aired in 2002, it didn’t just launch a wave of pop stars, it quietly marked a moment of queer history. Among the show’s earliest finalists was Jim Verraros, who would become one of the first openly gay contestants on a major reality competition series. At just 19, Verraros stepped into a| GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.
Get ready for a night of big laughs and even bigger stakes! Tune in this Wednesday at 8/7c on ABC (and streaming the next day on Hulu) as Academy Award winner and Community star Jim Rash joins forces with longtime co-star Joel McHale on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. When celebrities take the hot [...] The post TUNE IN: Jim Rash Plays “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” for GLAAD! first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
It’s a new month, which means new opportunities for queer TV! GLAAD is bringing you some highlights from LGBTQ TV premieres and returns throughout August.| 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
Queer country fans are in for a treat! Out country music star Chris Housman is back with an all new single and music video! Hidin’ Something is described a “gayer Goodbye Earl” by The Chicks. Watch the music video here! The “sexy, murderous romp” tells the story of a woman, played by queer icon and Real Houswives [...] The post WATCH: Country Star Chris Housman Drops Steamy Music Video for “Hidin’ Something” Featuring “Real Houswives'” Braunwyn Spinner first appeared on ...| GLAAD
Jewel Thais‑Williams, affectionately known as “Mama Jewel,” passed away on July 7, 2025, at age 86, as confirmed by her sister, Carol Williams. Born in Indiana on May 9, 1939, and raised in San Diego before settling in Los Angeles, she would go on to become a pioneering voice for Black queer liberation, especially as a Black [...] The post Honoring the Life of Jewel Thais-Williams: A Legend in the Black Sapphic Community first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
New York Liberty fans were in for a special treat last Friday, as GLAAD took center court with the 2024 WNBA Champions ahead of their annual Pride Night. In addition to their historic season last year, the New York Liberty were also recognized for their commitment to LGBTQ inclusion in sports, which is why GLAAD [...] The post Nearly 20,000 Convene for New York Liberty Pride Night; GLAAD Awards History-making Team with Special Recognition Trophy 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
On Monday, July 21st, guest host Alan Cumming took to the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live to deliver a scathing monologue regarding the attack on trans rights in the US. The acclaimed actor and host of Traitors spoke about his role as Nightcrawler in the “X-Men” franchise, adding: “I happen to believe that there are [...] The post WATCH: Alan Cumming Delivers Biting Monologue on Attacks Against the Trans Community, Cites GLAAD ALERT Desk on Jimmy Kimmel Live first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
NBC’s American Ninja Warrior has long celebrated resilience, strength, and heart and this season, two trailblazing athletes are making sure that trans visibility is part of that legacy. Clayton and Jenson, the first out trans men to be featured on the hit competition series, are using their platform to redefine what it means to compete, [...] The post Meet the Trans Athletes Competing on This Season of “American Ninja Warrior” first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
In the current cultural and political landscape, LGBTQ people — and especially transgender and nonbinary people — face an onslaught of attacks, including extraordinary levels of inflammatory, false, dehumanizing rhetoric. Anti-LGBTQ media figures, political leaders, and others are enlisting classic fear-mongering tactics: propagating malicious harmful lies and bigotry to target a historically marginalized group of [...] The post Fact Check Overview: Falsehoods and Misleading Tropes About ...| 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
This week, GLAAD’s Trump Accountability Tracker reached a milestone of 300 shameful anti-LGBTQ actions, statements, and policies against the community, from the start of the Trump administration’s first term until today. The list includes approximately 77 anti-LGBTQ actions since January 2025, when the administration began its second term. GLAAD is holding Trump and his administration [...] The post Trump Administration Hits Shameful Milestone of 300 Anti-LGBTQ Actions, Statements, and ...| GLAAD
Last week, GLAAD’s Community of Color & Media team, teamed up with Columbia Pictures and Screen Gems hosted a pre-screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer, and let me tell you, it’s not the 1997 slasher you may remember. Sure, it has its roots in that classic, but this new chapter gives the [...] The post I Know What You Did Last Summer – Private Screening 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
Welcome to the latest edition of GLAAD’s Heroes of the Resistance, where we compile heartwarming news about leaders and changemakers who are paving a pathway towards acceptance and inclusion despite a hostile climate for LGBTQ people. The legislative session has come to an end in most states across the country and the proposal of extreme, [...] The post Heroes of the Resistance: Post-Pride Summer Edition first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Blackshear, GA, native LaVonnia Moore found her purpose working in the Okefenokee and Three Rivers Regional Library Systems (TRRLS), quickly advancing from 10 hours a week as a part-time employee in 2010 to running her own branch as the Pierce County Library manager until she was unexpectedly ousted from her position on June 18, following [...] The post Georgia Community Rallies to Reinstate Celebrated Librarian Fired Over Inclusive Book Display 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
Earlier in July, Gayming Magazine presented the 2025 Gayming Awards in Los Angeles, celebrating LGBTQ trailblazers and media from the past year. GLAAD was on-site at the star-studded event, held in West Hollywood’s famous gay bar The Abbey, to bring you all the details. This year’s ceremonies were hosted by drag artist and Twitch streamer [...] The post 2025 Gayming Awards Celebrates Queer Excellence in Gaming and Television 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
View this post on Instagram A post shared by GLAAD (@glaad) Actor Juan Pablo Di Pace, best known for his roles in Mamma Mia! and Fuller House, joins GLAAD Vice President of Communication and Talent, Anthony Allen Ramos, to talk about his feature directorial debut, Before We Forget. The poignant and deeply personal [...] The post WATCH: Juan Pablo Di Pace Makes Directorial Debut with Tender, Time-Spanning LGBTQ Coming-of-Age Film ‘Before We Forget’ 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: 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
On July 9, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a workshop with the inaccurate and inflammatory title: “The Dangers of ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Minors.” The title, event, and invited speakers ignore the consensus of every major medical association and leading world health authority, which all support health care for transgender adults and youth. Intentional [...] The post Fact Sheet: Speakers Invited by Trump Administration Spread Disinformation at National Hearing On Medi...| GLAAD
In a growingly-divided nation, the American Flag has evolved from a symbol of unity, freedom, and patriotism to one of fear and tension for many. This shifting attitude against a once-beloved emblem is what inspired iconic designer Alexis Bittar and the award-winning producer Bruce Cohen to investigate how people, especially LGBTQ people, can “Reclaim the [...] The post WATCH: “Reclaim The Flag” Trailer – LGBTQ Legends Sound Off on American History, Values, and Futures in New Doc Trai...| GLAAD
Late last month, Puerto Rico’s Senate voted to advance a bill that would ban health care for trans youth under the age of 21 on the island and punish parents or doctors who help youth receive this care with fines, jail time, and/or the revocation of their medical license. Prior to the bill’s passage, parents [...] The post Anti-Transgender Bill Advances in Puerto Rico, Seeking to Ban Lifesaving Care for Youth and Punish Parents and Doctors first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
There is no better person to interview another Survivor alum than another Survivor alum. Survivor alum Zeke Smith, who serves on GLAAD’s Board of Directors, sat down with Survivor winner and Traitors fan favorite Pavarti Shallow to discuss all things about the legacy reality series and her new book, Nice Girls Don’t Win. In her new book, which hits shelves [...] The post WATCH: Zeke Smith and Pavarti Shallow Talk All Things ‘Survivor’; Her New Book ‘Nice Girls Don’t Win’; ...| 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.) Sam Felder’s timely documentary Heightened Scrutiny is coming to theaters, New York on July 18 at the DCTV Firehouse and Los Angeles on July 26 at the [...] The post The GLAAD Wrap: “Heightened Scrutiny” Coming to Theaters, Trailers for “I Wish You All the Best” and “The Proud House: Louder and Prouder,” New M...| GLAAD
The podcast Tested was released last year by NPR’s Embedded banner, an audio platform for untold audio documentaries told through a deeply reported narrative lens, along with CBC in Canada. Written, reported, and hosted by journalist Rose Eveleth, Tested dives into the 100-year history of sex testing in elite sports that led to the identical conversations we [...] The post ‘Tested’ Podcast Host Rose Eveleth Talks Controversial History of Mandatory Sex Testing in Olympics first appeare...| GLAAD
This past Friday, June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a blow to public school education and the freedom to read with their ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor, allowing a preliminary injunction to remain in place for a small group of Maryland parents seeking to opt their kids out of LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books at school. [...] The post Authors and Illustrators Issue Personal Statements in Response to Ruling in Supreme Court Banned Books Case first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
By Donja R. Love I didn’t realize how much I needed to go to Miami for the American Black Film Festival (ABFF). When GLAAD asked me to be their ambassador for ABFF, I was conflicted. Before the request, my husband and I were informed by our (now former) landlord that we had to move because [...] The post OP-ED: Finding A Home In Community first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
By John Barnes, Communities of Color & Media Consultant Arrival: Rest, Reflection, and Radiance On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, I landed in Miami, FL, on a hot summer day around noon. This was no ordinary Miami trip — this was my first time attending the American Black Film Festival, and to do it as a [...] The post A Very Real & Very Radiant American Black Film Festival: A Reflection by John Barnes first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
It’s a new month, which means new opportunities for queer TV! GLAAD is bringing you some highlights from LGBTQ TV premieres and returns throughout July. Check back on the first of each month for up-to-date coverage of LGBTQ-inclusive programming on television. July 7 Such Brave Girls (Season Two—Hulu) The BAFTA-winning comedy returns with more darkly [...] The post Must-See LGBTQ TV: July Premieres & Returns first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
The U.S. Supreme Court released a widely expected, but devastating ruling, Friday, in Mahmoud v. Taylor. In a move that equates to soft censorship, paves the way for expanded and more restrictive book bans, and stigmatizes LGBTQ people, justices voted 6-3 in favor of a preliminary injunction for a small group of parents in Montgomery [...] The post SCOTUS Ruling Condoning Book Censorship Is “a Grave Misjudgment.” 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
As voters in New Jersey prepare to elect their next governor on November 4, 2025, the two major party candidates, Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli, will face off for the open seat. About 343,000 LGBTQ people live in New Jersey, which is the first state in the nation to require LGBTQ-inclusive teachings in [...] The post Election 2025: NJ Gubernatorial Candidates on the Record on LGBTQ Issues first appeared on GLAAD.| 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
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.) Ponyboi, the first feature written by and starring an intersex person, Salvadorian-American filmmaker and activist River Gallo, hit select theaters today! Set over the course of a [...] The post The GLAAD Wrap: “Ponyboi” and “Hot Milk” in Theaters, Trailer for “Lurker,” New Music by Susannah Joffe, Reneé Rapp a...| GLAAD
By Quintay Knight, Communities of Color & Media Consultant On June 19th 2025 THERA Thursdays hosted a webinar entitled “They Ain’t Coming To Save US” featuring guest presenter Ian L. Haddock– speaker, writer, author, advocate and the host Mable Taplin – global patient advocate, strategic leader, author and keynote speaker. The webinar explores discussions emphasizing [...] The post They Ain’t Coming To Save Us 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
Ashly Burch is known as a producer, writer, and series regular on Apple TV’s Mythic Quest and has since branched out to be the co-creator and co-showrunner of the spinoff Side Quest. She was also seen in the feature film We’re All Gonna Die which debuted at SXSW in 2024. She won an Emmy for writing an episode [...] The post ‘Mythic Quest’ Actor Ashly Burch Talks New Web Series ‘I’m Happy You’re Here’; Mental Health and Gaming in LGBTQ Community first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Mobile, Alabama natives Preston Howard Sr. and Connie Howard, parents of four and married for 30 years, say when their son, Preston Howard Jr., 31, an Atlanta-based event decorator, came out the summer before his senior year in high school, it never occurred to them to reject him. There were no discussions about possible shame [...] The post Pride Month May Be Quieter This Year, But This Alabama Family’s Unconditional Love for Their Gay Son is Loud first appeared on GLAAD.| 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
On June 26, 2025, LGBTQ families and allies will celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which cemented the national freedom to marry for same-sex couples across the country. The Court affirmed the fundamental freedom to marry for all; and stated that banning marriage is a violation of [...] The post Fact Sheet for Reporters: 10-Year Anniversary of Marriage Nationwide for Same-Sex Couples first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Enigma is the latest documentary from prolific trans documentarian, Zackary Drucker (The Lady in the Dale, The Stroll) now streaming on HBO Max. It follows the lives of Amanda Lear and April Ashley, two women who got their start at Le Carrousel, a trans and drag cabaret in Paris during the 1950s and 1960s, The [...] The post Zackary Drucker, Director of the HBO Documentary “Enigma,” Talks Trans Futures, Disclosure, and the Lessons We Can All Learn From Trailblazers April Ashley and Amand...| 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
Pride isn’t just about rainbow logos — it’s about real accountability. LGBTQ workers, not just consumers, deserve corporations that stand up and show up for them all year long. In a unanimous vote this spring, Garden State Equality workers successfully formed a workers union. Leadership recognized the five eligible union workers officially under Garden State [...] The post Why Garden State Equality Workers United Formalized Ahead of Pride first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
This year, GLAAD proudly joined the 2025 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) as an official industry sponsor, deepening its commitment to uplifting Black LGBTQ+ voices and driving forward inclusive representation in media. From June 11th to June 15th in vibrant Miami Beach, GLAAD’s Communities of Color and Media Department curated a powerful series of moments [...] The post GLAAD Brings Black Queer Joy to the American Black Film Festival first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Oh, they’re so back! With the season 2 premiere of Apple TV+’s The Buccaneers streaming last week, fans are hungry for more, especially fans of the sapphic ship Ma-noria. And they’re in luck! In an exclusive new clip of season 2 episode 2 of The Buccaneers, Mabel and Honoria are reunited and ready to take things to [...] The post GLAAD EXCLUSIVE: Watch a Sneak Peek of #MANORIA in New Episode of “The Buccaneers”: ‘So… Do we live together now?’ first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
“In Living Color” — A Celebration of Black Queer Elders On June 19th, in a fitting tribute to Juneteenth’s legacy of Black liberation, Surface Level Podcast launched its vibrant and dynamic Pride Month 2025 campaign: “In Living Color.” In partnership with SAGE and proudly supported by Procter & Gamble, this powerful initiative centers the voices, [...] The post “In Living Color”: Surface Level Podcast Launches Vibrant Pride 2025 Campaign Honoring Black Queer Legacy first appea...| GLAAD
Last week, GLAAD released its 2025 Studio Responsibility Index study, which maps the quantity, quality and diversity of LGBTQ characters in films released by ten top major motion picture distributors during the 2024 calendar year. Alarmingly, only two animated/family films counted in 2024 were LGBTQ-inclusive, just eight percent of total animated/family films — this represents [...] The post Inclusion in Family Films Dropped in 2024; These Stories Illuminate a Path Foward first appeared on ...| GLAAD
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, June 18, issued a decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a closely watched case concerning the constitutionality of state-level bans on health care for transgender people. The ruling upholds such bans, allowing states to prohibit medical treatments for transgender people, even when those same treatments remain legal for people who [...] The post Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee’s Discriminatory Ban on Transgender Health Care for Youth in Skrmetti Ruling first appe...| 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.) The acclaimed feature debut from lesbian writer-director Fawzia Mirza, The Queen of My Dreams hit theaters today! Produced by GLAAD’s Senior Consultant Andria Wilson, the pic follows [...] The post The GLAAD Wrap: “The Queen of my Dreams” in Theaters, “Enigma” and “Jeanette” Streaming, New Music by Joey Miceli...| GLAAD
It’s been 13 years since Pitch Perfect was in theaters and what followed was two sequels, a television series — and a lifelong friendship between actors Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp. The two star in the action comedy Bride Hard as Sam and Betsy, respectively and they happen to be — you guessed it — best friends! “It’s [...] The post WATCH: Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp Talk Reuniting For ‘Bride Hard’, Their Real-Life Friendship, and Finding Support in the LGBTQ Community first a...| 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
World Pride 2025 in Washington, D.C. was many things: a global celebration, a political statement, a joyful rebellion. But through the music, the panels, the parades, and the rooftop laughter, one truth stood out clearly for us, Ty Ballard and Alexander King, Junior Associates on GLAAD’s Communities of Color and Media team: Black queer women [...] The post DC World Pride: A Black Queer Women’s Perspective first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space and she was a groundbreaker and trailblazer, paving the way for many women after her — but that was only one part of her story. In the National Geographic documentary Sally, which premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker [...] The post ‘Sally’ Docu Filmmakers Cristina Costantini and Lauren Cioffi Talk Ambition, Sacrifices of Trailblazing Queer Icon first appeared on GLAAD.| 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
On June 7, N.Y./N.J. Gotham FC had their Pride match against the Kansas City Current at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J. The match marked the much-anticipated return of Rose Lavelle, who has been not been competing since undergoing surgery in December 2024. Lavelle scored the sole goal for Gotham FC to bring the final [...] The post ‘Here We Are’ Campaign Videos Play at Gotham FC Pride Match to a Season-Best Crowd 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
Actor Juan Pablo Di Pace (Mamma Mia!, Fuller House) makes his feature debut in the coming-of-age drama Before We Forget which he co-directed with Andrés Pepe Estrada and is executive produced by the late Norman Lear. Di Pace, who wrote the screenplay, stars as Argentine filmmaker Matias – who struggles to finish a movie inspired [...] The post ‘Before We Forget’ Trailer: Juan Pablo Di Pace Tells Nostalgic Story of Queer First Love in Feature Debut Executive Produced by Norman Lear firs...| GLAAD
Content warning: This post contains examples of targeted hate speech and harassment, and references to violence and self-harm. On January 7, 2025, Meta announced sweeping rollbacks to its content moderation policies across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads — ending third-party fact-checking in the U.S. and weakening its hate-speech policies worldwide. Additionally, the company announced that it [...] The post Make Meta Safe: New Report Finds Increase in Harmful Content Targeting Marginalized...| GLAAD
The Trump Administration’s attacks against the LGBTQ community range from truly harmful to utterly absurd to downright petty. The latest among these attacks, arguably a combination of all three, is a proposal to change the name of USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO-206) – a gesture introduced, of course, during Pride Month. The slight to Harvey Milk [...] The post Not on His Watch! Matt Bomer Wears USNS Harvey Milk t-shirt to Honor His Legacy and Cement the Name of the Naval Vessel Despite Trump’s ...| GLAAD
On June 6, 2025, GLAAD hosted its Pride and Progress event in San Francisco, bringing together LGBTQ leaders, allies, and advocates for an evening that honored four decades of media advocacy and community empowerment. The event was graciously hosted by former GLAAD Board Co-Chair Scott E. Miller and his husband, Douglas Piper, and brought together [...] The post Pride and Progress: GLAAD Celebrates 40 Years in San Francisco first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
On June 10 in Laguna Beach, Calif., Creative Artists Agency hosted their CAA Amplify Summit, an annual invitation-only event for artists, thought leaders, and changemakers from entertainment, media, entertainment, sports, tech, and social justice for a convening of conversations, ideas, and actionable solutions. “CAA Amplify is more than a convening… it is a catalyst for [...] The post CAA Amplify 2025: Laverne Cox, Sherry Cola, Boman Martinez-Reid and More Discuss LGBTQ Representation, T...| 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 “Enigma,” “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” and “Too Much,” “Echo Valley” in theaters, new music from G Flip and Glitterfox, and more! first appeared on GLAAD.| 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
GLAAD is proud to celebrate the launch of Season 2 of Island Fever, the bold and unapologetic podcast that’s redefining what it means to talk about sex, dating, and relationships in Pasifika communities. Created by and for Pasifika people, Island Fever is where cultural pride meets real talk—and where taboo topics get the spotlight they [...] The post Island Fever Is Back with Season 2 — Unapologetically Queer, Pasifika, and Proud first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
What are the effects of a ceaseless barrage of political attacks on the LGBTQ community? Something like a scene from a horror movie animated into real life. This article is in response to a press event attended by GLAAD Media Institute (GMI) organized by Human Rights Watch – a global organization that defends the rights [...] The post Facts Are the Resistance: Combating LGBTQ Disinformation first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
In his bold and deeply personal new memoir, Yet Here I Am, Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist and MSNBC co-host of The Weekend, Jonathan Capehart invites readers into the full complexity of his life—growing up Black and gay in America, navigating white spaces, grieving an absent father, and building a chosen family that shaped the leader and voice [...] The post Jonathan Capehart Talks New Memoir with GLAAD Pres. & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis, Reflecting on Identity, Silence, and the Power of Ch...| 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
They’re bold, they’re brilliant, and they’re bringing Brazilian funk straight to your summer playlists. Identical twins Clinton and Calvin Spellman—aka the Spellman Twinz—are not just viral sensations. With over 1.2 million followers on TikTok, a thriving YouTube channel, and a growing legion of Instagram fans, they’re redefining what it means to be queer, Black, and [...] The post Meet the Spellman Twinz: Queer Joy, Twin Power, and the Sound of Summer first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
The Index arrives amid escalating political and cultural battles targeting LGBTQ people, particularly the transgender community and people of color. The post GLAAD’s 13th Annual “Studio Responsibility Index” Finds LGBTQ Inclusion at Three Year Low first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
In honor of Pride Month, GLAAD has partnered with OUTFRONT, one of the largest out of home (OOH) media companies in the United States, for a third consecutive year to celebrate and inspire the queer community nationwide by featuring GLAAD-designed billboards across the U.S. Using OUTFRONT’s national network of digital billboards, transit displays, and street-level [...] The post PRIDE 2025: GLAAD and OUTFRONT Media Launch Nationwide Campaign Centering LGBTQ Stories 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
The fight to offer diverse children’s books in public schools will go national this month when the Supreme Court issues a ruling on Mahmoud v. Taylor. The case surrounds three couples who objected to a small number of LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books offered as nonmandatory supplemental learning materials in Montgomery County Public Schools, in Maryland. Because [...] The post LGBTQ-Affirming Kids Books to Rewrite Messages from the Playground first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Season five of LEGO Masters is underway and the duo of John Walls and Justin Brady-Joyner are still in the running for the LEGO trophy and $100,000! Hosted by Will Arnett and featuring judges Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard, Walls and Brady-Joyner compete alongside eight of the remaining teams this week in a challenge dedicated to the highly [...] The post ‘LEGO Masters’ Duo John & Justin Talk ‘Wicked’ Competition and Representing LGBTQ Community in Season 5 first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
