Roseanne Barr posted a video to her YouTube channel on Sunday declaring herself to be queer and slamming the use of homophobic slurs. It's unclear what prompted Barr's statement. Said Barr: "Uh, … [Read more...] about Roseanne Barr: ‘I am Queer as Two MFers … I Put the Q in LGBTQ’ — WATCH
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‘Only Trumpets’ Swept OutFest — Find Out Why: WATCH
Director Tristan Scott-Behrends short film Only Trumpets was named best in fest at last year's OutFest and he's made the film available for our readers. Scott-Behrends describes the film in a … [Read more...] about ‘Only Trumpets’ Swept OutFest — Find Out Why: WATCH
To Be Black Queer and Visible Is To Always Be In A State of Defense: George Johnson on Jussie Smollett, Being Queer On HSBCs, and HIV
"Attempting to claim that it was solely his Blackness, but not his gayness that led to the attack disregards the very real threat that Black LGBTQ+ people face every, single day." That is what … [Read more...] about To Be Black Queer and Visible Is To Always Be In A State of Defense: George Johnson on Jussie Smollett, Being Queer On HSBCs, and HIV
‘When Brooklyn Was Queer’ Uncovers A Hidden History
Hugh Ryan's upcoming historical tome on the history of LGBTQ life in Brooklyn from the 19th century on is riveting reading and cinematic in scope. Ryan's history essentially starts in 1855 with the … [Read more...] about ‘When Brooklyn Was Queer’ Uncovers A Hidden History
Janelle Monáe Comes Out as Queer, Pansexual: ‘I Consider Myself to Be a Free-Ass Motherf–ker’
Janelle Monáe came out as queer and pansexual in a new Rolling Stone cover story. "Being a queer black woman in America," she says, taking a breath as she comes out, "someone who has been in … [Read more...] about Janelle Monáe Comes Out as Queer, Pansexual: ‘I Consider Myself to Be a Free-Ass Motherf–ker’
Cyndi Lauper Praises 50 Cent for ‘Evolving’ On LGBT Issues – VIDEO
Cyndi Lauper says that 50 Cent is now a “good guy” despite encouraging gay people to commit suicide in 2010 Cyndi Lauper says that 50 Cent is now a “good guy” despite encouraging gay people to commit … [Read more...] about Cyndi Lauper Praises 50 Cent for ‘Evolving’ On LGBT Issues – VIDEO
Queer Folk Singer-Songwriter Dylan Wright Explores Connections Between Love And Violence In ‘Iron Gates’ – VIDEO
Chicago-based queer singer/songwriter Dylan Wright has just dropped his debut album As A Ghost along with his first music video for the track “Iron Gates" Chicago-based queer singer/songwriter Dylan … [Read more...] about Queer Folk Singer-Songwriter Dylan Wright Explores Connections Between Love And Violence In ‘Iron Gates’ – VIDEO
UN Secretary-General Praises Conchita Wurst and Her Human Rights Advocacy
This morning in Vienna, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hosted a meeting with Eurovision's Conchita Wurst. Reunters reports Secretary-General Ban praised Wurst for her talent, as well as what … [Read more...] about UN Secretary-General Praises Conchita Wurst and Her Human Rights Advocacy
Mykki Blanco Does Not Want To Be Called A ‘Gay Rapper’
Yesterday Mykki Blanco spoke with Entertainment Weekly to promote her new album, Gay Dog Food, which drops today. In the interview, Blanco describes the album as "gross," and she characterizes … [Read more...] about Mykki Blanco Does Not Want To Be Called A ‘Gay Rapper’
Iowa High School Coach Describes ‘The Power Of Coming Out’ To Homophobic Friend
Evan Risk, a junior high school track & cross-country coach in rural Iowa, has explained what happened when he came out to his homophobic friends. Writing on OutSports, Evan Risk, a junior high school … [Read more...] about Iowa High School Coach Describes ‘The Power Of Coming Out’ To Homophobic Friend
