The New York Times reports today that veteran journalist Frank Bruni will become the first openly gay op-ed columnist in the illustrious paper’s 160-year history. Bruni, who has contributed to the Times for decades and served as chief restaurant critic for over five years, will be writing a new column in the paper’s Sunday op-ed…
At its inception, the now firmly established LGBT-oriented Diversionary Theater in San Diego was, in the words of founder Tom Vegh, little more than an “itinerant” company. “We had to carry our props and our costumes from one inhospitable place to another” in those days, Vegh told KPBS reporter Angela Carone. Yet when they played…
The LGBT Academy of Recording Arts will host the 7th Annual OUTMUSIC Awards show at Irving Plaza in New York City on May 23. This year’s show will celebrate the past 20 years of music history and showcase the achievements of gay and lesbian contributors to the music industry. While originally scheduled to take place…
Recent pressure to remove a controversial art work from the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery exhibition “Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture” has sparked a debate concerning the over-arching issues of free expression and artistic censorship in the nation’s capitol. After a video component of the exhibit depicting ants crawling on a crucifix drew complaints…
In 2004, the elusive graffiti artist and celebrated mockumentarian Banksy created a now-iconic work of art on an outside wall of the Prince Albert pub in Brighton, England. The piece, dubbed “Gay Bobbies,” features two policeman locked in an embrace – and now promises to fetch nearly £1million when it goes up for auction in…
Scott LoBaido, a New York artists and self-proclaimed “surrealist and patriot,” has decided to give the Westboro Baptist Church a taste of its own medicine. In a passive counter-attack against the church’s recent anti-gay demonstrations at military funerals, LoBaido set up shop across the street from the organization’s headquarters in Topeka, Kansas and displayed a…
Lil B is not afraid to push the limits of convention for the sake of publicity; but his latest controversy-inducing move is likely to top the charts. The MC has confirmed rumors that his upcoming album will be titled I’m Gay – and while the release date and final track list are as yet unknown,…
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, a strong ally to the LGBT community and recent recipient of the Trevor Project’s Hero Award, told MTV News that he admires Lady Gaga’s very vocal activism on behalf of LGBT rights – as well as her unique, signature style. “She’s very outspoken…and it’s just about being who you were…
Logo, a television network associated with MTV and intended for LGBT-friendly viewers, announced a number of greenlights today for the upcoming programming year. Among the new shows scheduled for Logo’s 2011-2012 year are “Sex Rx,” a reality series covering the world of sex addiction and dysfunction, as well as “Setup Squad” and “Pretty Hurts,” premiering…
Local artist William E. Kelly hosted an event last night at the White Buddha Lounge at Saigon on Fifth to benefit the underserved LGBT senior community in the city of San Diego. Kelly’s exhibit opening, pushed back after an intended debut last week, featured 20% discounts on meals at the White Buddha Lounge. Patrons were…
