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Chicagoans entertain with serious music message: Let's Talk About PrEP

It's a very serious subject, but presented in a fun, entertaining fashion.

Mar 7, 2019

Chicago's marginalized communities given a platform at Sanders rally

Mar 4, 2019

Zachary Quinto and boyfriend Miles McMillan split

Mar 1, 2019

United Methodist Church Strengthens Bans On Same-Sex Marriage, LGBT Clergy

Feb 27, 2019

FBI numbers show hate crimes are on the rise

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett surrendered to authorities Thursday morning and was charged with one count of felony disorderly conduct for filing a false police report. Police said the actor staged a hate crime against h

Feb 22, 2019

Chicago hate crime victims speak out in wake of alleged Jussie Smollett hoax

With the Thursday morning announcement by Chicago police that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett sent a threatening letter to himself and paid two men $3,500 to stage an alleged hate crime attack against him, some people - p

Feb 21, 2019

Police release Jussie Smollett mugshot, say actor paid $3,500 to stage his attack

Chicago police on Thursday released a mugshot for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, who turned himself in to police hours earlier on a felony charge of disorderly conduct in filing a false police report.

Feb 21, 2019

Watch Live: Chicago police briefing on Jussie Smollett arrest

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson and Commander of Area Central Detectives Edward Wodnicki hold press conference on the Jussie Smollett investigation. Smollett surrendered to authorities Thursday morning after

Feb 21, 2019

Jussie Smollett in custody after being charged with felony disorderly conduct

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett surrendered to authorities Thursday morning after he was charged with one count of felony disorderly conduct for filing a false police report, Chicago Police Department spokesman Anthony Gu

Feb 21, 2019

Michael Sam regrets coming out gay before NFL draft; says NFL gave him 'raw deal'

Michael Sam, who made history as the first openly gay football player drafted by the NFL, told students on Tuesday that coming out hurt his NFL career and that he now regrets coming out so soon.

Feb 20, 2019

Martina Navratilova calls transgender athletes competing in women's sports 'cheating'

Out tennis legend Martina Navratilova has penned an op-ed against transgender athletes competing in women's sports.

Feb 20, 2019

Police: New information has 'shifted the trajectory' of Jussie Smollett investigation

Chicago police say new information emerged following the interrogation of two brothers in the investigation into the alleged attack of "Empire" star Jussie Smollett. That information has "shifted the trajectory of the in

Feb 16, 2019

Persons of interest released in Jussie Smollett case; investigators focus on Smollett, according to reports

Two people being questioned in the alleged attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett have been released.

Feb 16, 2019

Grab co-owner Mark Nagel passes away

Grab Magazine co-owner Mark Nagel passed away suddenly on Monday, Feb. 4. He was 57.

Feb 5, 2019

Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic carries 'Visibility' theme for 6th-annual event in 2019

The annual Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic, which is the world's largest LGBT bartender competition and show, will have a "Visibility: Making it Loud and Clear" theme for 2019.

Feb 2, 2019

Jussie Smollett breaks silence on 'cowardly' attack

Empire star Jussie Smollett issued a statement on Friday, the first time he has spoken publicly about the early Tuesday attack in Chicago.

Feb 1, 2019

Empire's Jussie Smollett victim of brutal homophobic attack in Chicago

Empire star Jussie Smollett was hospitalized after a brutal homophobic and racist attack in Chicago.

Jan 29, 2019

Out pro wrestler Anthony Bowens: We need more openly LGBTQ athletes

In a cover interview with Gay Times, out professional wrestler Anthony Bowens talks about coming out twice.

Jan 28, 2019

Male cheerleaders to perform at Super Bowl LIII

For the first time in Super Bowl history, male cheerleaders will perform at this year's championship game.

Jan 28, 2019

International DJs, sexy go-go dancers and worldwide visitors push Caribbean Gay Spring Break Festival in Curacao

More than 500 are expected to attend the inaugural Caribbean Gay Spring Break Festival, set for March 29-31 in Curacao.

Jan 20, 2019

Diego Summers is a worldwide DJ, porn star – and often the roles mix

DJ Diego Summers will bring the sounds and sex-appeal to the inaugural Caribbean Gay Spring Break Festival, which will be held March 29-31 on the island of Curacao.

Jan 20, 2019

Starley joins HRC's Equality Rocks campaign

Australian singer-songwriter Starley Hope, known as Starley, has joined the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) Equality Rocks campaign.

Jan 1, 2019

Gay sports moment of 2018: Gus Kenworthy kissing boyfriend at Winter Olympics

LGBT sports blog Outsports has named Gus Kenworthy kissing his boyfriend Matt Wilkas, an actor, on live television at the Winter Olympics in South Korea its "gay sports moment of 2018."

Jan 1, 2019

Billy Eichner dislikes gay slurs but says intent is important when used

Out comedian Billy Eichner has said that he dislikes gay slurs but that intent is important when such terms are used.

Dec 14, 2018