New Jersey bridal shop denies service to lesbian woman, dubs gay marriage “illegal”
Alix Genter of New Jersey is getting married next summer in New York City; and last weekend, she and her family went to a local Somers’ Point bridal shop called “Here Comes The Bride” to select a dress for the long-awaited occasion. However, upon reading Genter’s customer information form and seeing that the word “groom”…
NBC announces production of gay-parenting sitcom featuring Sean Hayes
NBC announced that Former Will & Grace star Sean Hayes will join the cast of a new sitcom that follows the story of two gay men who struggle to raise their 12-year-old son. Although the show is still in the development stages, NBC has made progress toward reaching a deal with Hayes, who is reportedly…
Vermont Governor marries local lesbian couple
Governor Peter Shumlin of Vermont recently fulfilled a promise made during his gubernatorial campaign to officiate over the wedding of a local lesbian couple. According to the Associated Press, Shumlin presided over the marriage of Michele “Mitch” Beck, 55, and Ann Beck, 56, in a small ceremony held at his Montpelier office. The democratic governor,…
Update: “Idol” producer responds to Adam Levine’s criticism regarding openly gay contestants
Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, who currently stars as a coach on NBC’s “The Voice,” took a hit at his TV competitor “American Idol” recently when he said that the latter show’s judges discourage LGBT contestants from publicizing their sexuality. According to Reuters, Levine’s public criticism of “Idol” began during a new interview with Out…
Update: After tragic accident, Indiana laws bar lesbian woman’s partner from claiming her body
Unusually high winds resulted in the sudden and devastating collapse of concert stage Saturday at the Indiana State Fair. Among the five individuals killed in the tragic accident was Christina Santiago, program manager for the Lesbian Community Care Project (LCCP) at the Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC). In response to Santiago’s passing, colleagues and friends…
Adam Carolla under fire for anti-gay comments
Comedian and former television host Adam Carolla is facing backlash from the LGBT community after making anti-gay comments last week on his podcast. GLAAD issued a statement Tuesday in response to Carolla’s hateful commentary on “The Adam Carolla Show,” urging networks and advertisers to rethink their support of the former “Loveline” host. According to Entertainment…
Rhode Island gay-rights advocate dies at 55
LGBT-rights activist and gay marriage advocate Patricia Baker lost her battle with lung cancer Sunday at age 55. The Rhode Island native was a local champion for the gay community, working tirelessly to achieve federal recognition of same-sex marriage throughout the country. According to the Providence Journal, Baker fought diligently to achieve marriage equality despite…
Bourbon Street hosts annual wine tasting fundraiser for Mama’s Kitchen
Partygoers will experience eclectic wine tastings with pours throughout the evening, while enjoying a sumptuous selection of hors d’oeuvres as Bourbon Street hosts Mama’s Kitchen’s 16th Annual Wine Tasting Event, presented by Revivals, on Aug. 18. Proceeds go directly to the daily operations of Mama’s Kitchen, the only non-profit in San Diego that prepares and…
Michele Bachmann dodges questions on anti-gay stance
Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann appeared Sunday on several morning talk shows where she side-stepped questions about her attitude toward the gay community. Bachmann, who referred to homosexuality as “personal bondage” in a 2004 interview, refused to answer directly when hosts suggested that her anti-gay political stance is reflective of her prejudice against LGBT people….