Darren Criss, the actor who scored a place in the spotlight as Kurt’s openly-gay love interest on “Glee,” is scheduled to hit Broadway in January as Daniel Radcliffe’s replacement in the smash revival of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” According to the Los Angeles Times, theater organizers officially confirmed Criss’ casting on…
Texas governor and possible GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry drew criticism from his conservative voter base recently after remarking that New York’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage was, in his words, “fine with me.” On Saturday, Perry clarified his stance on gay marriage – and solidified his support for a constitutional amendment protecting the traditional…
After taking heat in recent months for making derogatory anti-gay comments on Twitter, Chris Brown is back in the spotlight for similar behavior; but despite multiple media reports detailing the incident, Brown insists that the story, published in mid-July, is completely false. According to E! Online, Brown’s publicity rep denied reports that the singer hurled…
Teen singer and former Disney star Miley Cyrus has taken a strong stand in favor of marriage equality in recent months, vocalizing her frustration with discriminatory business and practices via Twitter. Now, the 18-year-old has taken her advocacy to another level – and selected a new a tattoo designed in part to promote the validity…
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow is facing a $50 million lawsuit for allegedly making defamatory statements during a segment about conservative preacher and radio host Bradlee Dean. The lawsuit claims that Maddow intentionally misconstrued comments that Dean made last year regarding his beliefs on gay rights with the intent of damaging both his reputation and that…
The first task for Roland Palencia, Equality California’s new executive director, included a quick tour around the state. On the job for only three days, Palencia stopped in San Diego. “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve California’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and to build upon Equality California’s tremendous success,” said…
Does life imitate art, or does art imitate life? For composer Brendan Milburn and lyricist Valerie Vigoda, their real lives have been intertwined into Sleeping Beauty Wakes, now performing at the La Jolla Playhouse. No, neither Milburn nor Vigoda are mystical fairies that lived once upon a time; however, key plot points in their modern…
From musicals featuring tunes from just about every generation to intense dramas, from kings and queens to aliens and trailer park trash – and a few drag queens, too – San Diegans can choose from an eclectic selection of stage productions. Now playing The Who’s Tommy: The world’s first rock opera is now re-imagined for…
In an effort to promote LGBT equality and to address the shortage of blood donors in the U.S., Massachusetts Senator John Kerry has launched an initiative to overturn legislation which currently prevents gay men from giving blood. Sen. Kerry is working closely with a colleague in the House of Representatives to prove that the ban,…
Dollywood, a popular theme-park inspired by country singer Dolly Parton and located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is facing backlash from the LGBT community this week after an employee forced Olivier Odom, a lesbian woman, to turn her T-shirt reading “marriage is so gay” inside-out before entering the park. In response to the incident, Odom and…
