Next Thursday, 1400 members of the Boy Scouts' National Council will converge in Dallas to vote on a resolution critical to the Boy Scouts' longstanding ban on gay members. Celebrities such as Tegan and Sara, Jersey Shore's Snooki and Sammi and GLAAD's Wilson Cruz tweeted out their support for equality in the Boy Scouts. Look out for more in the coming week leading up to the vote on Thursday.
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12/05/12
TV icon and equality advocate George Takei and his husband, Brad, pay a visit to Riverdale in the latest issue of Archie Comics, Towleroad reports.
11/30/12
Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.
11/30/12
On Dec. 3, the first business day following World AIDS Day, Google will be hosting a How to Survive a Plague Google+ Hangout from its New York City Headquarters.
11/29/12
Following outreach from GLAAD and outrage from LGBT community members, press, and allies on blogs and social media, James Gunn has released a statement of apology regarding a blog post from February of 2011, in which the Guardians of the Galaxy director made anti-gay and sexist comments about characters on a list called “The 50 Superheroes You Most Want to Have Sex With.”
11/28/12
The New York City based BASiC Theatre Project will donate a portion of the proceeds of Wednesday’s season launch party event to the Ali Forney Center.
11/28/12
Filmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo is exploring her family history and finding LGBT people weren't discussed in her family. In her film, Memories of a Penitent Heart, she explores the relationship between her gay uncle, her devoutly Roman Catholic grandmother, Puerto Rican culture, and a world that was waking up to the reality of AIDS.
11/27/12
This Tuesday, the nominees for Film Independent’s Spirit Awards were announced, recognizing accomplishments by indie filmmakers’ during the past year. Several LGBT inclusive films received nods, including Ira Sachs’ Keep the Lights On which was nominated in four categories.
11/26/12
Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.
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08/10/12
Ben Gibbard, the singer best known for his work with Death Cab for Cutie, has joined author Dave Eggers and music ma
08/08/12
The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network announced today that Matt Bomer and his partner Simon Halls, fathers of three, will receive the Inspiration award at their annual GLSEN Respect Awards in L.A.
08/08/12
Reese Witherspoon is heading back into romantic comedy territory with The Beard.
Chernin Entertainment has dipped into its discretionary fund to pick up the project, a spec script by Becca Greene.
08/07/12
“Are these songs about my relationship with a man? I say yeah.”
British-based, Lebanese-born pop singer Mika has confirmed he’s gay in an interview with Instinct magazine.
08/01/12
Groundbreaking gay author, screenwriter, political essayist, and playwright Gore Vidal died Tuesday at age 86, as reported on his official website.
07/30/12
Versatile entertainer Ricky Martin may be headed to the small screen after he completes his acclaimed run in the smash Broadway revival of Evita, according to Deadline.
07/30/12
When asked by paparazzi for his opinion of fellow hip-hop artist Frank Ocean, Chris Brown replied "Man, no homo," ac
07/25/12
Television writer and producer Ryan Murphy on Tuesday shrugged off calls for a boycott of his new TV show about gay adoption, saying members of the conservative group behind the protest would probably like the program if only they watched it.