Stephen Colbert, outspoken comedian and host of the satirically conservative program “The Colbert Report,” made a rare decision to drop character last week and release a video for the “It Gets Better” campaign on behalf of LGBT youth. ABC News reports that Colbert, who usually maintains his “Colbert Report” attitude in the public eye, showed…
“Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe bid farewell to his career as the boy wizard with this month’s release of the highly-anticipated film series finale, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2.” With the conclusion of the magical franchise comes a new chapter in Radcliffe’s life – one that has already included a fair amount…
In conjunction with the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, President Obama signed a historic document Friday certifying the U.S. military’s readiness to move forward with implementation of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal. “Today, we have taken the final major step toward ending the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’…
On the heels of New York’s recent gay marriage legislation, Parkview Developers has announced plans to open the city’s first gay hotel. Aptly named The Out NYC, the hotel will feature a number of unique amenities specifically tailored for the LGBT community. The Boston Globe reports that the gay-centric hotel is set for construction on…
Google+, the latest social media site to hit the mainstream and a prime competitor for Facebook’s social media monopoly, announced last week that user profiles will be equipped with gender-neutral and gender-masking options for enhanced privacy, sensitivity and inclusiveness. “Gender can be a sensitive topic, especially on the Internet,” said Google product manager Frances Haugen….
Comic actor Zach Braff is not gay, despite a message posted to his Facebook account Wednesday announcing his decision to come out of the closet. MSNBC reports that, according to the online security firm Sophos, Braff was the latest amongst celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Lil Wayne, Rihanna and Amy Winehouse to have his online identity…
Stuart Milk, co-Founder and President of the Harvey Milk Foundation, recently launched a video endorsing LGBT candidate Bevan Dufty for the San Francisco mayoral race. In the video, Milk spoke highly of Dufty’s experience, integrity and character, and urged the LGBT community to vote him into office. Milk explained, “Putting Bevan Dufty into the mayor’s…
Prism Comics presents its “gay agenda” for Comic-Con International, taking place at the San Diego Convention Center through Sunday, July 24. Prism Comics, the premier nonprofit supporting LGBT comics, creators and readers, is organizing an unprecedented number of panels, a fan mixer with silent auction, Heroes vs. Villains party, portfolio reviews and creator signings. “Queer…
When Walter Meyer and Brian Bielawski couldn’t work a deal last year with Comic-Con to stage Gamer – their one-man, geek-inspired play – the two decided to produce the show down the street. It was a hit. In fact, their small show evolved into a small convention of its own, welcoming gamers that had…
