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Sam Smith: World has changed for gay artists

Nov 30, 2014

Finland is 12th European nation to legalize gay marriage

Nov 30, 2014

Elton John credits Ryan White for getting involved In the fight against AIDS

Out singer Elton John has credited Ryan White for changing his life around.

Nov 29, 2014

Neighborhood shops ready for Small Business Saturday

With the Black Friday frenzy over, small businesses hope to gain exposure during the busy holiday season with Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29.

Nov 29, 2014

Boystown bars welcome crowds on Black Wednesday

The night before Thanksgiving is unofficially considered the busiest night of the year for bars and taverns, so much so that the night is often referred to as Black Wednesday.

Nov 26, 2014

Tom Goss, Dennis Hensley short: Gay love on Black Friday

In a new short film starring Tom Goss and Dennis Hensley, two men find romance while standing in line waiting for Black Friday deals.

Nov 26, 2014

LeAnn Rimes, Lucy Hale support Billy Gilman's coming out gay

Appearing on Entertainment Tonight, country music artist Billy Gilman said that he was overwhelmed by the support he's received after coming out gay.

Nov 23, 2014

Sean Hayes, Scott Icenogle marry

Actor Sean Hayes announced Thursday that he recently married longtime partner Scott Icenogle.

Nov 21, 2014

Ty Herndon comes out gay

Country music singer Ty Herndon on Thursday announced that he's gay.

Nov 21, 2014

Chicago honors Transgender Day of Remembrance

Each year, Nov. 20 serves as the International Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR). The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the continued violence the transgender community endures and to memorialize those who

Nov 20, 2014

Jason Collins, NBA's first out gay player, retires; says he knows closeted players

Eighteen months after coming out gay in the pages of Sports Illustrated, Jason Collins announced his retirement from the NBA in the same publication.

Nov 20, 2014

Former 'ex-gay' leader John Smid marries man in Oklahoma

John Smid, the former leader of the "ex-gay" ministry Love in Action, on Sunday married Larry McQueen in Oklahoma.

Nov 20, 2014

'Scrooge & Marley' returns Dec. 6 and 7

The holiday season moves into high gear on Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 7, when the Chicago holiday film Scrooge & Marley returns to the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave.

Nov 19, 2014

Harry Styles hints he might be bisexual

Singer-songwriter Harry Styles of the boy band One Direction has teased fans once more about his sexuality.

Nov 19, 2014

Shonda Rhimes to be honored by gay rights group HRC

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest LGBT rights advocate, will honor Shonda Rhimes at its upcoming Los Angeles Gala Dinner.

Nov 18, 2014

Pride Films and Plays announces '1974' by Christopher M. Halligan is the winner of the Great Gay Screenplay Contest

Pride Films and Plays is delighted to announce the winner of our 2014 Great Gay Screenplay contest is 1974 by Christopher M. Halligan. The victor was selected Sunday, Nov. 16 at the conclusion of PFP's Gay Film Week in t

Nov 18, 2014

Michael Sam named one of GQ's 'Men (and Women) of the Year'

Michael Sam is among the six celebrities named GQ's Men (and Women) of 2014.

Nov 18, 2014

Zachary Quinto responds to backlash over AIDS, Truvada comments

Actor Zachary Quinto says his comments about HIV/AIDS and the treatment commonly known by the brand name Truvada, have been misconstrued.

Nov 16, 2014

Jane Byrne, Chicago's first and only female mayor, has died

Chicago's first and only female mayor Jane Byrne died Friday. She served from 1979 to 1983.

Nov 14, 2014

Gay marriage could make Illinois $100 million richer each year, study shows

Same-sex marriage may have passed in Illinois just one year ago, but a new review of its long-term economic impact shows that gay weddings could help the state rake in more than $100 million extra cash annually.

Nov 13, 2014

Lakeside Pride celebrates 'Women in Music' this Sunday in Uptown

This Sunday, Nov. 16, join Lakeside Pride for a very special one-night-only festive concert: "Women In Music." Featuring female composers, conductors and performers, the show celebrates the many, but often overlooked, co

Nov 13, 2014

Zachary Quinto: AIDS has lost its 'edge of horror'

Citing the rise of HIV infections among young gay men, out actor Zachary Quinto says there's a "tremendous sense of complacency in the LGBT community."

Nov 13, 2014

Boystown getting live music scene with kickoff of 'Halsted's Live'

Music lovers won't have to wait until Chicago Pride Fest or Market Days to see live bands on Halsted Street, as Halsted's Bar & Grill kicks off its first music series, "Halsted's Live."

Nov 11, 2014

Cuts at Columbia College hit LGBT-related course

Cuts to the number of sections offered for a popular LGBT-related course at Columbia College, which school officials attribute to declining enrollment numbers, helped ignite a controversy that has left some faculty and s

Nov 11, 2014