Last week, comedian Lisa Lampanelli told her Twitter followers that she would pledge $1,000 to the GMHS (Gay Men’s Health Crisis, one of New York’s most venerable HIV/AIDS prevention organization) for every protester sent to her Friday performance in Topeka by the violently anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church group. A long-time advocate on behalf of the…
In response to long-standing hints and overwhelming support from fans, Glee creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuck have finally outted mean-girl Cheerio Santana, played by 24-year-old Naya Rivera. After nearly two seasons of suggestion to prepare fans for the possibility of a lesbian relationship between fellow cheerleaders and close friends Santana and Brittany (Heather Morris),…
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…
Influence, wealth and recognition are the name of the game when it comes to topping the annual Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Power, prestige, talent and beauty certainly play a role in winning one of the 100 coveted slots – but ultimately, it’s the fans that catapult our biggest stars into the stratosphere. Thanks to her…
San Diego Pride announced this year’s complete festival entertainment lineup today, with iconic female hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa and comedian Ross Matthews among the top talents scheduled to take the stage. The LGBT Pride festival is scheduled to take place July 16-17 in Balboa Park. On Saturday, July 16, crowds at the Main Stage will enjoy…
Jared Max, long-time sports radio reporter for WCBS and ESPN-1050, came out on air last week during the conclusion to his morning show program. As he wrapped up the program, Max, 37, noted recent announcements from former college basketball start Will Sheridan and Phoenix Suns executive Rick Welts concerning their homosexuality before going on to…
The famously blunt and unapologetic comedian Margaret Cho will headline at the San Diego Pride Festival this year, taking the main stage at Marston Point in Balboa Park on July 16, 2011 as the final act in a full-day performance roster. Cho, who recently appeared on season 11 of Dancing with the Stars and is…
Don Lemon, the 45-year-old anchor for CNN’s weekend primetime news, has announced his homosexuality in conjunction with the release of his new memoir, ‘Transparent.’ As a seasoned television news journalist, Lemon knows the complexities of the TV news business better than most. He understands how significant even the minutiae of high-profile personalities can become once…
After nearly four years off the radar, SNL’s superhero team ‘The Ambiguously Gay Duo’ returned to the screen last weekend, this time in live-action form. The duo, embodied by Jon Hamm of ‘Mad Men’ and SNL alum Jimmy Fallon, set out to save the world once again from the evil mastermind antics of Big Head…
Fan site Trek Web has picked up on rumors of a new ‘Star Trek’ TV series featuring gay characters among the intrepid Enterprise starship crew. The concept for the show includes two gay characters – one male principal character and another secondary female. But so far, the show’s creator at 1947 Entertainment have yet to…
