Watch Robin Williams in the first trailer of his final film (VIDEO)

Robin Williams gave his final dramatic performance in indie movie Boulevard. Boulevard follows a married but closeted 60 year-old bank employee (Williams) whose life changes in unexpected ways after recklessly picking up a young male hustler. Kathy Baker, Bob Odenkirk and up-and-comer Roberto Aguire costar. Boulevard opens in New York July 10. Watch the first…

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Four new exhibitions to open in Balboa Park July 18

Celebrating 100 years of Balboa Park, Visions Art Museum have announced that four new exhibitions will run in Balboa Park, July 18 through Oct. 4. Collectors’ Showcase Collector’s Showcase is an opportunity to discover what compels collectors to add a particular quilt to their collection. This exhibition offers four distinct views with a broad range…

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HRC: How would marriage equality affect same-sex couples in healthcare, adoption and the workplace?

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation has released resources that answer questions many same-sex couples are asking in advance of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could make nationwide marriage equality a reality. Will marriage equality change my medical decision-making rights? How about my health insurance options? Will a positive decision clear the path for…

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Breanna Sinclairé becomes first transgender person to sing national anthem at a professional sporting event

Breanna Sinclairé has become the first transgender woman to sing the national anthem at a professional sporting event. The history-making event happened Wednesday night at the Oakland Coliseum as Sinclairé belted out the “Star-Spangled Banner” in her powerful soprano, at the A’s LGBT Pride night. Sinclairé, by her own admission not much of a sports…

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Governor signs into law Gonzalez bill that prevents immigration scams

SACRAMENTO – A bill by California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) to extend protections against immigration fraud related to President Obama’s immigration reform Executive Order was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown today following unanimous bipartisan support in the Assembly and Senate. The law takes effect immediately. AB 60 closes an unanticipated loophole in a 2013 law authored by…

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New poll shows Indiana Gov. Pence’s re-election on the ropes because of anti-LGBT legislation

Today, a new poll revealed Indiana Gov. Mike Pence’s deeply damaged political reputation continues to decline over two months after signing into law an anti-LGBT “religious refusal” bill – a law that put LGBT Hoosiers at risk of discrimination, causing an overwhelming outcry from fair-minded people and businesses demanding the bill be fixed. As the…

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