Gay And Lesbian

Country singer Chely Wright welcomes twin boys

Kristyn Burtt — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:31:00 -0700

Country singer Chely Wright is over the moon because her family just doubled in size. She and her wife, Lauren Blitzer Wright, welcomed twin boys on Saturday.

Magic Johnson's son is gay

Kristyn Burtt — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:15:00 -0700

Magic Johnson's son, E.J., was caught by TMZ's cameras strolling hand-in-hand with his boyfriend on the Sunset Strip last week. Yep, he's gay and he has nothing but love and support from his parents.

Readers' responses to gay marriage Supreme Court hearings

Zlata Faerman — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Your Facebook news feed is likely flooded with the now-infamous red equal sign. To support equality in gay marriage, or to not? Isn't that really the question?

Michelle Shocked is "damn sorry" she was misunderstood

Sara McGinnis — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:25:00 -0700

Michelle Shocked most certainly shocked fans with an anti-gay rant over the weekend, but could it all have been a misunderstanding? After two days of silence while controversy swirled, the singer has a few things to say.

Queen Elizabeth signs historic document for equal rights

Jaclyn Brandt — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:18:00 -0700

The queen will be signing a historic document meant to guarantee equal rights. But one group says they were left out.

Anderson Cooper is GLAAD's media darling

Krystal Clark — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:41:00 -0800

Anderson Cooper is the man of the hour. The journalist will receive one of GLAAD's highest honors — the organization's 2013 Vito Russo Award.

"Mommy, what does it mean to be gay?"
Talking to kids about homosexuality

Mary Fetzer — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0800

Instead of one big talk, experts encourage parents to have ongoing conversations about sex and sexuality with their children. Are you prepared to add homosexuality to your discussions?

Country singer Chely Wright expecting twins

Meagan Morris — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:41:00 -0800

It's been a tumultuous few years for country singer Chely Wright, but it's all worth it: She's now pregnant with twins — at 42!

Victor Garber confirms he's gay

Kristyn Burtt — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:02:00 -0800

Argo actor Victor Garber joins a growing list of Hollywood entertainers who have confirmed that they're gay, proving it's no big deal.

Ladies love Kelly Clarkson: Gay rumors not an insult

Sara McGinnis — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:38:00 -0800

Will Kelly Clarkson gay rumors soon become a thing of the past? Before she exchanges vows with Brandon Blackstock, the singer took a moment to reflect on those long-standing reports she's secretly a lesbian.

Matt Damon gay rumors: Why he's never spoken out

Sara McGinnis — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:02:00 -0800

Matt Damon gay rumors have hung around the gossip mill for years. Why not squash them once and for all? The Behind the Candelabra actor explains, and shares the helpful advice for filming he received from the late Heath Ledger.

Ellen DeGeneres ad: One Million Moms decrees boycott

Sara McGinnis — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:22:00 -0800

Ellen Degeneres' latest JC Penney ad means war! One Million Moms is through with threatening the retail chain they'll boycott, and has now declared, "we will avoid them at all costs." Watch the not-so infuriating commercial for yourself here.

The Trevor Project calls Katy Perry a "hero"

Deirdre Kaye — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:23:00 -0800

Songstress Katy Perry is awarded the Trevor Hero Award for her continuing efforts to push the message that it's cool to be who you are. Was it a unanimous decision, though?

Anne Hathaway donates money from wedding pics to charity

Jaclyn Brandt — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:15:00 -0700

The actress doesn't just support causes she is passionate about — she actually helps them out. A supporter of legalizing gay marriage, Hathaway decided to sell her wedding photos to help that cause.

GLAAD study finds rise in gay and lesbian characters on TV

Jaclyn Brandt — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:00:00 -0700

The organization has studied both network and cable TV shows and has found that the number of LGBT characters is rising. But they still have a long way to go.

Arnold Schwarzenegger gay? Mum and Dad thought so

Sara McGinnis — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:45:00 -0700

Arnold Schwarzenegger gay? Rumors the former bodybuilder is romantically interested in men have never been front-page news here in the States. But when he was growing up in Austria, his parents thought otherwise — and acted upon their fears.

Zac Efron gay? Finally, he tells all to The Advocate

Sara McGinnis — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 05:52:00 -0700

Zac Efron has been addressing gay rumors with class and style for years, so why has it taken him so long to get around to talking to The Advocate? Finally, the actor has a chance to lay it all out and give thanks.

Anderson Cooper's coming out story told with a giggle

Sara McGinnis — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:00:00 -0700

If Anderson Cooper has always been gay, what made him decide to finally "come out" this summer? With a blush and trademark giggle, the man of the hour has explained his reasoning to Anderson Live show fans.

The New Normal gets a super-sized, heartfelt preview

Krystal Clark — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:00:00 -0700

The New Normal is almost here! The comedy makes its big debut Tuesday night, and NBC is giving it one final push. The network has released an extended preview that gives us a closer look at this new family.

Jeremy Renner gay rumors: Let's look on the bright side

Sara McGinnis — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:11:00 -0700

Jeremy Renner is A-okay with gay rumors, and in fact considers the gossip to be a sign of his status. Now if only he could be so chill when it comes to the "stupid" Kardashians!

Rashida Jones to John Travolta: Come on out already!

Sara McGinnis — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:15:00 -0700

Rashida Jones isn't waiting for John Travolta to come out of the closet -- she's calling on him to come out! Problem is, in case she hasn't heard, he either isn't gay or very much likes staying in... thank you very much.