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…
Pop icon Lady Gaga was a prime topic of discussion on “Meet the Press” last Sunday, sparking a debate on gay marriage and sexual orientation between host David Gregory and Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty. According to USA Today, the subject arose in light of a recent interview during which Pawlenty admitted to being a…
Andrew Gibson, openly gay adopted brother of the perpetually controversial actor Mel Gibson, sprung to the latter’s defense in a recent interview by refuting media claims that his brother is homophobic. ABC News reports that according to Andrew, Mel Gibson “never meant to upset anyone” by commenting publicly on either homosexuality or any other sensitive…
The iconic, handsome and famously unwed Brad Pitt once said that he and his partner, Angelina Jolie, would wait to marry until gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals enjoyed the same marriage rights as straight couples. Now, in response to the New York legislature’s recent decision to legalize same-sex marriage, Pitt, 47, tells People…
In a social climate increasingly savvy to LGBT rights and homophobic slurs, public use of anti-gay language is showing a marked decline. Hefty fines and heightened awareness have led many celebrities in the entertainment and sports industries to swear off such language all together, according to Newsweek/Daily Beast writer Ramin Setoodeh; and perhaps this is…
Lee Hall, the writer behind the popular film and musical hit “Billy Elliott,” has responded with frustration and disappointment to the cancellation of his new opera after school officials pulled 300 primary school students from the production due to gay references in the libretto. The opera, entitled “Beached” and scheduled to open on June 15…
With just two weeks until Pride Fest, San Diego LGBT Pride has announced that Family Ties Actress Meredith Baxter will be joined by Tucson hero and political activist Daniel Hernandez Jr. as celebrity grand marshal, as well as local business owner and community activist Chris Shaw. Baxter has appeared in a number of television series’…
In a televised interview Wednesday on “Piers Morgan Tonight,” superstar and Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron claimed that marriage is not a priority in her own personal relationships. However, when it comes to same-sex marriage, Theron believes that anyone who values the institution of marriage should have the option to wed. Recent efforts on behalf of…
After much industry hype, fan outrage and even skepticism and concern from the LGBT community, California-based rapper Lil B has released his controversially titled new album, “I’m Gay.” When the artist announced the album title earlier this spring, he drew mixed and vocal reactions from fans, critics and the LGBT community alike. GLAAD feared the…
After announcing the proposed introduction of a gay character to the Archie comic book series earlier this year, the creators of Archie Comics have launched a four-series miniseries featuring gay teen Kevin Keller. According to the Washington Post, the first comic in the series, “Kevin Keller” No. 1, provides a broad overview of Kevin’s life…
