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Ali Liebert and Kat Barrell on the new Hallmark queer holiday film, “The Christmas Baby”
Stars Ali Liebert and Kat Barrell joined News is Out to talk about Hallmark Channel’s newest holiday film, The Christmas Baby. The pair discussed LGBTQ+ representation on screen, what it means to lead Hallmark’s first holiday movie centered on an established lesbian couple, and what they hope comes next, including the possibility of a Christmas Baby sequel. Here’s…
Choose U ambassadors share lived experiences with HIV, personal reflections, and insights
The Choose U World AIDS Day panel brought together three longtime advocates living with HIV to talk about care, stigma, and what…
A big queer Texas wedding party celebrates LGBTQ+ marriage while it’s under threat
This article was published in partnership with The Barbed Wire. Courtesy of The 19th. At a bustling venue on Sunday, the…
Respecting pronouns linked to better mental health outcomes for TGNB youth, per Trevor Project report
The piece includes references to suicide. LGBTQ+ youth can reach The Trevor Project lifeline at 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.…
LGBTQ+ shows to catch up on over the holidays
With the holidays upon us, you may find yourself with a little extra time to enjoy the latest and greatest…
Entrepreneurs find support via SF LGBTQ center program
This article originally appeared in the Bay Area Reporter. Madison Eker, founder and CEO of Altogether Agency, sought to refresh…
Thoughtful gifts from LGBTQ+ makers for everyone on your list
The holidays are coming fast, and it’s a great time to show some love to the LGBTQ owned businesses that…
Love, loss and lesbian lit — Tello Films’ “The Christmas Writer” hits just in time for the holidays
Tello Films Network, the longest running LGBTQ+ streaming platform with the biggest library of sapphic holiday films available, has a…
25 actors who’ve come out after playing an LGBTQ+ character
In November 2024, actor Chloë Grace Moretz came out as gay in a social media post about the presidential election—around…
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41% of LGBTQ+ TV characters not returning in 2026, according to GLAAD’s latest “Where We Are on TV” report
GLAAD released its latest annual Where We Are on TV report today, and while there was a 4% increase in LGBTQ+ characters in 2024-25, 201 characters, or 41% of all LGBTQ+ characters, won’t be returning in 2026 due to cancellations, show endings, characters leaving or dying, or the conclusion of a limited series. That leaves…
Menopause in the LGBTQ+ community: the health care gap few discuss
Menopause is seldom discussed in our society. There are no renowned movies, bestselling books, celebrated conferences, posh coaches, or well-known classes that focus on this life change, despite the fact that approximately 2 million Americans experience it every year. For people with ovaries, menopause is a natural process that officially starts after a person has…
Local laws filled the federal void for LGBTQ+ rights and offer a path forward today
Special to News is Out from Philadelphia Gay News Although no law can truly prevent unfair treatment, nondiscrimination laws act as a deterrent and offer a path to accountability when problems arise. But many state statutes do not explicitly protect LGBTQ+ people — and without federal nondiscrimination laws pertaining to the queer community, most LGBTQ+ people…
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Jamie Babbit to direct “Red, White & Royal Blue” sequel for Amazon MGM Studios
Wedding bells are officially ringing. Amazon MGM Studios has officially greenlit the sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue, with acclaimed filmmaker Jamie Babbit set to direct. The new film, titled Red, White & Royal Wedding, will see Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez reprise their roles as Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz. Babbit takes…
GayBarchives keeps our history on the record — and our memories alive
For generations, LGBTQ+ bars have been more than nightlife: they’ve been sanctuaries. Over vodka sodas and jukebox tunes, they offered connection, safety, and visibility during times where simply existing as a queer or transgender person could be dangerous. Yet, like so much of queer history, the stories of these bars often fade when the lights…
Nashville artist Sydnee Conley steps into her own story with “Heather”
At 27, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sydnee Conley is stepping into the spotlight on her own terms. The queer artist, who uses she/her pronouns, has been writing for others in Music City for years. Now, she’s channeling her talent and perspective into her own music, starting with her newest single, “Heather.” The song’s promotion instantly caught attention…