Fewer gay people on TV according to GLAAD
The days of Will & Grace may slowly be dwindling away according to a new report at GLAAD. Gay characters on TV have fallen from 3.9 percent in 2010 to 2.9 percent today, including cable networks which have also fallen flat with a dip from last year. But withstanding the decline, shows like…
U.S. Census identifies more than 130,000 gay married couples
For the first time as of last year, the U.S. Census allowed married gay respondents to report their relationship status in the nation’s largest household poll. More than 130,000 gay couples identified themselves as married, although the number may inch closer to 100,000, making up for those couples who have been ceremonially married as opposed…
Wayne Simmonds of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers calls Sean Avery a ‘fa—ot’ on camera
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has intervened with the National Hockey League in wake of the anti-gay slur uttered by Wayne Simmonds of the Philadelphia Flyers was caught on camera. The gay slur, ‘fa—got,’ was directed at marriage equality advocate Sean Avery of the New York Rangers who earlier this year joined…
‘The L Word’ star Leisha Hailey booted from Southwest flight for kissing girlfriend
Southwest has explaining to do after its flight attendants decided to boot The L Word star Leisha Hailey off its flight after what the airline called “excessive kissing” with her girlfriend, Entertainment Weekly reports. Outraged by the discrimination, Hailey turned to Twitter. “This is an outrage. I demand a public apology by @SouthwestAir and a…
Lady Gaga pays tribute to Jamey Rodemeyer
On the eve of the National Anti-Bullying Summit, the world lost Jamey Rodemeyer, 14, after years of tormenting and bullying for his sexuality. Earlier in the year, Rodemeyer filmed an “It Gets Better” video – but despite his efforts, the teen could not cope. Now, beloved frontwoman Lady Gaga has stepped forward with a message:…
‘Playboy Club’ star Sean Maher comes out
Lady fans of the sexy Playboy Club star Sean Maher, 36, may have to resort to wishful thinking after TV’s primetime hunk revealed he is gay in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. “I was nervous coming here today because I’ve just never talked about it,” Maher says. “But, it’s so liberating. It was interesting to…
The Millionaire Matchmaker’s Patti Stanger says gays can’t be monogamous
The feisty Patti Stanger stacked up a few more enemies yesterday after her criticism of gay men, who, according to her, are unable to commit to monogamy. The accusations aired live Sunday on the show Watch What Happens Live. As a part of the show’s premise, Stanger took calls from love-seekers, doling out free advice…
Full severance package for discharged gay military sought in class action lawsuit
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is seeking a class action lawsuit for 142 people who were discharged from the military for being gay after only receiving half of their pay. The lawsuit comes amidst the demise of the military’s discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy. “Your timing is exquisite — two days after…