LGBT rights ally Mark Ruffalo gives an interview to Brandon Voss at The Advocate in which he expresses hope that he'll hold on to his body hair … [Read more...] about Mark Ruffalo Hopes to Stay This Hairy for ‘The Hulk’
Activism
Screen Icon and AIDS Activist Elizabeth Taylor Dead at 79
Dame Elizabeth Taylor, screen legend and tireless champion of people with HIV/AIDS, died from congestive heart failure at Cedars … [Read more...] about Screen Icon and AIDS Activist Elizabeth Taylor Dead at 79
News: NYT, Dustin Zito, Lambda Literary Awards, Enrique Iglesias
Why won't the White House endorse anti-LGBT bullying bills pending in Congress? "Neither bill was mentioned by Obama in his remarks [at the … [Read more...] about News: NYT, Dustin Zito, Lambda Literary Awards, Enrique Iglesias
Amnesty International And A.R.T. Team Up For Entertaining Activism
How often are you presented with the classic dilemma: should I go to the theater or rally for human rights? Probably pretty often, right?Well, now you … [Read more...] about Amnesty International And A.R.T. Team Up For Entertaining Activism
Watch: Lady Gaga Dresses Up as a Condom for ‘GMA’
This morning, Lady Gaga went on Good Morning America to discuss the Grammys, 'DADT' activism, and HIV/AIDS prevention. Naturally, she came … [Read more...] about Watch: Lady Gaga Dresses Up as a Condom for ‘GMA’
Video, Photos: David Kato Vigils in D.C., New York, San Francisco
(photo joe jervis) Before the report on yesterday's vigils, a brief update: The Inspector General of Police, Maj. Gen. Kale Kayihura has told the … [Read more...] about Video, Photos: David Kato Vigils in D.C., New York, San Francisco
MUSIC NEWS: The Go! Team, The Joy Formidable, Kele Okereke, Ricky Martin, Björk, Lykke Li, Joan As Police Woman, Robyn
NORMAN BRANNON Norman Brannon is a pop critic, musician, and author based in New York City. He presents a weekly music update here on Towleroad and … [Read more...] about MUSIC NEWS: The Go! Team, The Joy Formidable, Kele Okereke, Ricky Martin, Björk, Lykke Li, Joan As Police Woman, Robyn
Designer Charles Nolan Dies at 53
Designer Charles Nolan has died at the age of 53, the NYT reports: The cause was cancer of the head and neck, said Andrew Tobias, the financial … [Read more...] about Designer Charles Nolan Dies at 53
Ugandan Lesbian Scheduled for Deportation from UK at 9:20 pm
UPDATE: Brenda Namigadde wins temporary reprieve. I've mentioned Brenda Namigadde and the petition calling on the UK to stop her deportation to … [Read more...] about Ugandan Lesbian Scheduled for Deportation from UK at 9:20 pm
Tea Party Holds Anti-Same-Sex Marriage Rally In Iowa
The marriage debate in Iowa continues to heat up. About 35 people gathered in Council Bluffs, Iowa yesterday as part of a Tea Party sponsored rally in … [Read more...] about Tea Party Holds Anti-Same-Sex Marriage Rally In Iowa