GLAAD’s ‘Where We Are on TV’ report highlights why #RepresentationMatters Photo Credit: GLAAD GLAAD today released its annual Where We Are on TV report; a comprehensive forecast of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (LGBTQ) characters expected in primetime, scripted programming in the 2017-18 television season. This is the 22nd year that GLAAD has … Continue reading GLAAD’s ‘Where We Are on TV’ report highlights why #RepresentationMatters →

For Your Consideration: Trans actors for Emmy Awards recognition Because many people are sheltering in place during COVID-19, they are seeking comfort from stories and characters on TV, online, and on streaming platforms. GLAAD is highlighting performances from trans actors playing trans roles over the past 12 months just in time for Daytime Emmys voting and looking … Continue reading For Your Consideration: Trans actors for Emmy Awards recognition →

HRC Foundation’s 2020 Time to THRIVE Conference Comes to a Close On Sunday, HRC Foundation’s seventh annual Time to THRIVE Conference held in support of LGBTQ youth came to a close after a day of workshops, award honorees, speakers and a musical performance. HRC presented Upstander Awards to Camika Shelby and Nicole Maines, and Youth … Continue reading HRC Foundation’s 2020 Time to THRIVE Conference Comes to a Close →

‘Visible: Out on Television,’ a documentary series tracing the history of LGBTQ representation on television, debuts on Apple TV+ Apple TV+ Visible: Out on Television, a new five-part documentary television series event from Emmy-nominated filmmakers Ryan White and Jessica Hargrave, and executive producers Wanda Sykes and Wilson Cruz, debuts in its entirety on February 14, … Continue reading ‘Visible: Out on Television,’ a documentary series tracing the history of LGBTQ representation on television, debuts on Apple TV+ →

Aaron Hernandez, Popeye Family Feud, Shameless, Abby Huntsman, Rupert Murdoch, Jeffree Star, Prince Harry: HOT LINKS ‘ENTIRELY SUPPORTIVE’ Queen releases statement after meeting with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. William and Harry release joint statement. ABBY HUNTSMAN. View co-host is leaving and it’s not because of Meghan McCain. NORTHERN IRELAND. Same-sex marriage is now legal: … Continue reading Aaron Hernandez, Popeye Family Feud, Shameless, Abby Huntsman, Rupert Murdoch, Jeffree Star, Prince Harry: HOT LINKS →

Billy Porter makes history at 71st Emmys, plus wins for Ben Whishaw, ‘Queer Eye,’ ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ and more! Photo Credit: Fox / Emmys Tonight, the 71st Primetime Emmys were held in Los Angeles and included wins for several LGBTQ stars, creatives, and inclusive television projects! Out actor Billy Porter made history tonight when he … Continue reading Billy Porter makes history at 71st Emmys, plus wins for Ben Whishaw, ‘Queer Eye,’ ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ and more! →

Hayley Kiyoko, Bebe Rexha, Jonathan Van Ness, Lance Bass, Alyson Stoner, and Peppermint Send Messages of Love & Support to the LGBTQ community on the VMAs Red Carpet Credit: GLAAD The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), which took place on Monday, were one of the queerest nights in the show’s history, with many LGBTQ … Continue reading Hayley Kiyoko, Bebe Rexha, Jonathan Van Ness, Lance Bass, Alyson Stoner, and Peppermint Send Messages of Love & Support to the LGBTQ community on the VMAs Red Carpet →

How trans filmmaker Silas Howard made it to the big time to make shows about us Silas Howard with Indya Moore Name: Silas Howard Who He Is: Director What He’s Contributed: Howard grew up in Vermont before moving to San Francisco, where he began exploring the arts scene, eventually playing guitar for noted queer rock group Tribe … Continue reading How trans filmmaker Silas Howard made it to the big time to make shows about us →