Barbara Streisand published an official statement today in response to recent media buzz pitting her against gay rights activist and playwright Larry Kramer. The two prominent figures have been locked in a public feud regarding failed efforts to film Kramer’s celebrated play, ‘The Normal Heart.’ Since purchasing the rights to the play in 1985, Streisand…
Resorts, Atlantic City’s oldest casino, has opened a new gay nightclub – the first of its kind in the local industry. Dubbed Prohibition and designed in keeping with the casino’s “Roaring 20’s” theme, the new club opened its doors with little fanfare and a last minute press release; yet according to Resorts’ LGBT marketing director…
34-year old Amina Abdullah is a lesbian woman in Syria – a country where homosexuality is illegal. While many women in her position would do their best to stay out of the media spotlight, Abdullah decided to risk her life in order to share her story and her stance on open homosexuality through her blog,…
The heavily protested Anti-Homosexuality Bill is under discussion in the Ugandan parliament today despite reports that it had been shelved several months ago. Box Turtle Bulletin reports that, in recent weeks, Uganda has been in upheaval due to rioting and demonstrations against rising gas prices. Violent government crackdowns have only led to more civil unrest…
Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former president Bill Clinton, spoke out on behalf of gay marriage at a recent benefit for the social network-based charity Friendfactor in New York City. Clinton urged attendees, including Kelly Ripa, Kristen Bell and Andy Cohen, to get involved in their online communities to help push legislation that would guarantee equal…
Blake Shelton, country music star and judge on NBC’s The Voice, posted a homophobia-laced message on his Twitter last night that has spurred gay rights activist into action and resulted in a string of responses on Twitter – some apologetic, others defensive. Last night’s message read as follows: “Re-writing my fav Shania Twain song ……
In recognition of the somber yet deeply significant 30th anniversary of the emergence of the HIV and AIDS epidemic, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will launch a three-part display and website as of June 3, 2011. Brent D. Glass, director of the National Museum of American History, stated that, “the early years of…
Tonight, Wednesday May 4, the Palm Springs City Council will vote on a resolution to formally support same-sex marriage. While the resolution would not have any legal impact, it could still lead to regional and possibly even state-wide change for marriage equality.If passed, the resolution would make Palm Springs one of only a handful of…
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…
Here’s to J. Crew for (gently) pushing the social envelope, one ad campaign at a time. The preppy retailer’s a-traditional, LGBT-friendly take on family values began with last month’s pink-toenail-painting ad in an online newsletter; now, a shot of gay designer Somsack Sikhounmuong and his boyfriend dressed in J. Crew casual wear features among the…
