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Taylor Swift says she cannot vote for Republican opposed to LGBT rights
Singer Taylor Swift has endorsed LGBT rights ahead of the midterm elections.
First Look: Taron Egerton as Elton John in biopic 'Rocketman'
Producers behind the upcoming Elton John biopic Rocketman on Monday released the first trailer from the film.
Cher: The loyalty of the LGBT community 'is a great thing to have in your back pocket'
In a recent interview with Michigan LGBT weekly PrideSource, Cher talked about her status as a gay icon.
Russell Tovey defends Disney's decision to cast straight actor Jack Whitehall in a gay role
Out actor Russell Tovey has defended the Walt Disney Company's decision to cast Jack Whitehall, who is straight, to play a gay character in the upcoming film Jungle Cruise.
'Freelancers Anonymous' opens 36th Reeling LGBTQ Film Fest on Thursday
The 36th edition of Reeling — the world's second-oldest LGBTQ film festival — will launch its presentation of 31 features and 19 shorts with a party and screening of Freelancers Anonymous at the Davis Theater in the Linc
Former Chicagoan Danny Bernardo brings 'Jerky' to Midwest premiere at Reeling
Danny Bernardo, who lived in Chicago for about 16 years before moving to Los Angeles in 2015, makes his film debut with Jerky, which he wrote, produced and acted in.
'Queer Eye' wins outstanding reality show Emmy 14 years after original
Netflix's Queer Eye on Sunday won three Emmys, including outstanding reality show, at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Kit Harington questions lack of gay actors in Marvel films
British actor Kit Harington has questioned the lack of openly gay actors in Marvel films.
Pop icon Cher is coming to Chicago
Cher is coming to Chicago for her Here We Go Again Tour during the spring of 2019.
Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds blasts Eminem for using gay slur on new album
Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds has criticized rapper Eminem for using a homophobic slur on his new album.
Cher says she's received death threats from Trump supporters
In an interview with The New York Times, Cher talked about her upcoming album and why she "hates" President Donald Trump.
Kevin McHale reveals how he went from 'skinny fat' to shredded in 12 weeks
Out actor Kevin McHale shares how he went from "skinny fat" to shredded in just 12 weeks.
GLAAD to honor Alyssa Milano with inaugural Ariadne Getty Ally Award
GLAAD will honor Alyssa Milano with its inaugural Ariadne Getty Ally Award at the group's 2018 GLAAD Gala San Francisco on September 15.
Adam Lambert: We have definitely come a long way, but homophobia is still an issue
In a recent interview, out singer-songwriter Adam Lambert said that Queen's lyrics remain relevant to the LGBT community.
Adam Lambert: We have definitely come a long way, but homophobia is still an issue
In a recent interview, out singer-songwriter Adam Lambert said that Queen's lyrics remain relevant to the LGBT community.
Boy George says he's not sure why Madonna 'hates' him
During a radio appearance, out singer Boy George quipped that he's not sure why Madonna "hates" him.
Jake Shears covers 'Gay Times'; talks body image issues, depression
Out singer-songwriter Jake Shears covers the September issue of Gay Times.
Former Disney star Garrett Clayton comes out gay; says he's in a relationship
In a powerful Instagram post, former Disney star Garrett Clayton discussed his sexuality for the first time publicly, saying that he's been in a relationship with a man "for a long time."
Camp Wannakiki hits YouTube
Camp Wannakiki, a new drag reality show created and produced by Chicagoans Ashley and Brandon Wright, is now airing on YouTube.
Ruby Rose quits Twitter amid 'Batwoman' backlash about her sexuality
Actress Ruby Rose has deleted her Twitter account and limited comments on Instagram just weeks after being cast as Batwoman in The CW's upcoming series.
David Schwimmer to guest star as love interest on 'Will & Grace'
Fifteen years after Friends, David Schwimmer is returning to NBC's Must See TV lineup.