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Grindr, the world's largest gay dating app, isn't just for romance and hookups anymore, but is becoming a place to sell and buy illegal substances, a new report claims.
Jessica Newham, better known as Betty Who, is beyond excited perform Market Days on Aug. 12.
In 2010, a 17-year old Maxwell Schneider made headlines working as a model while posing with Madonna for a Dolce & Gabbana campaign.
Multi-faceted entertainer Todrick Hall graces the Market Days stage as part of his Forbidden tour on Sat., Aug. 11.
Dance music legend and LGBT ally Kristine W. delights in the effect music has on people.
Disco legend Martha Wash, whose distinctive voice topped the charts as a member of the Weather Girls with "It's Raining Men", is no stranger to Pride or a good dance party.
Named "One of the most influential women of Dance Music" by Mix Mag, Crystal Waters is best known for 1991's "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)", 1994's "100% Pure Love" and the #1 European hit "Destination Calabria" with Ale
While big names may snag attention, it's often local favorites like 16 Candles that steal the festival show.
More than 1,200 businesses, including Levi Strauss, Yelp and Lyft, have joined a coalition pledging not to discriminate against employees or customers based on factors such as race or sexual orientation.
Black Girl Magic has been a club concert since November 2016, and just continues to grow.
She is thankful, proud and honored – as Demi Lu Rose is now the new Miss Gay Aruba, claiming the crown on July 22.
Grammy-nominated singer Ty Herndon brings his message of love and acceptance - especially for LGBTQ youth - to the Market Days stage on Aug. 11.
At a summit in the Department of Justice's Great Hall on Monday, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the creation of a task force on "religious freedom."
Plans have begun for the inaugural Buffalo Grove Pride Parade next June – thanks to a dedicated, motivated, openly-lesbian 12 year-old.
Saturday's second annual LoveLoud Music Festival more than doubled its attendance over its inaugural concert.
Air Force defensive back Bradley Kim came out publicly on Friday, making him the first openly gay football player to play for a military academy.
An Indiana man who told police he was headed to Los Angeles' annual LGBT Pride event when he was found with weapons and explosives in his car has been sentenced.
During an appearance on Cold Cuts with Al Roker – the YouTube series in which NBC personality Al Roker talks with celebrities while creating a signature sandwich – singer Lance Bass talked about growing up gay in Mississ
In a new interview, director Gus Van Sant reveals that several A-list actors turned down lead roles in Brokeback Mountain.
Major League Baseball (MLB) won't suspend Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader over old homophobic and racist tweets that resurfaced this week.
A diverse lineup of entertainers are pegged to take the stages at Market Days 2018 as organizers release the entertainment line-up for the popular two-day street festival in Boystown this August.
In a recent interview, Pennsylvania State Representative Brian Sims said that he serves with "over a dozen closeted members."
Jesus Miranda has worked for Bon Appetite, located at the Art Institute of Chicago, for about five years, highlighted by a brush with President Obama, who was there for a dinner/interview.
Despite a brief rain shower, the annual "View From The Top" fundraiser on Sunday, July 15, was a resounding success, particularly financially, for the Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN), as riders and crew for the upcomi