If you’ve been missing the kind of rom-com that actually makes you laugh out loud in between moments of real tenderness, Ash Perez is making a case for its return. Best known for his BuzzFeed work and recent projects with The Try Guys, Perez is stepping into fiction with Speak Now, a queer rom-com about second chances, first […]
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PFLAG brings the topic of LGBTQ+ book bans to SXSW EDU
This week, PFLAG hosted a panel at SXSW EDU examining the growing wave of book bans and the impact on LGBTQ+ stories in schools and libraries. The session, “Beyond Bans: Defending LGBTQ+ Stories & Literary Freedom,” took place March 11 and streamed live on SXSW EDU’s YouTube channel. The conversation focused on the increasing censorship of books, authors and […]
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Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center brings LGBTQ+ history to life
As I stepped into the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, the first thing that greeted me was my reflection framed by the words “See History Be History.” It felt like both a welcome and an invitation. As part of the Wall of Solidarity—a lively exhibit celebrating love, community, and queer joy—the frame establishes the mood for what […]
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The Pride flag was removed from Stonewall. That matters.
The Pride flag has been an enduring symbol of the LGBTQ+ community since 1978, when the first design by Gilbert Baker debuted at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. Over the decades, the flag’s design has evolved from the original nine colors to six to versions including brown and black stripes to honor the […]
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The Map of Us podcast puts real voices behind the LGBTQ+ Media Mapping Project
What happens when you take a national research project and hand the microphone to the people living it? “The Map of Us,” a new seven-episode podcast from News is Out, brings the findings of the LGBTQ+ Media Mapping Project to life through candid conversations with the journalists and publishers doing the work. All episodes are […]
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Philadelphia, Frida and The Hours among 25 films added to 2025 National Registry
LGBTQ+-inclusive films were among the 25 films added to the 2025 National Registry. The registry comes out of the United States National Film Preservation Board, started in 1988, to “ensure the survival, conservation and increased public availability of America’s film heritage.” Among this year’s inductees, are several films that feature prominent LGBTQ+ characters and storylines. […]
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Could Heated Rivalry bring a whole new fanbase to ice hockey – and can the sport embrace them?
Heated Rivalry has taken the world by a storm. The series tells the story of rivals-to-lovers hockey players Japanese-Canadian Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Russian Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), and their yearslong relationship navigating falling in love while playing professional sport. Based on the “Game Changers” ice hockey romance novels by Rachel Reid, the series […]
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5 things queer people notice immediately in a “welcoming” space
Queer people read a space quickly. Before a word is spoken, certain signals tell us whether we belong or should stay guarded. Here are five things LGBTQ+ people notice when determining if a space is truly welcoming. 1. Pride messaging outside, not just inside Are there any Pride flags flying outside or in the window? […]
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LGBTQ+ music documentaries worth your time
From disco floors to folk stages and marathon performances, queer artists have long used music to tell their own stories. These documentaries capture the sound, politics, and cultural impact behind the music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEOFQc8FVXo Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution This three-part documentary series produced by PBS delves into the rise and fall of the disco era […]
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Heated Rivalry, Pluribus and more score nominations for the 37th GLAAD Awards
Hockey and hive minds, handsome hosts, and doing hard things all land on this year’s ballot for the 37th annual GLAAD Media Awards. GLAAD announced 291 nominees today across 31 categories, including new television series, podcast, musical artist and independent journalism. “The most popular series and media appear on this year’s list of nominees because […]
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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. https://youtu.be/BIX5cFIz1sY […]
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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 LGBTQ+ television shows. Here’s a handy guide to the lesbian leads and fiery gay romances you can check out this holiday season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpnizY19kEM Pluribus (Apple+) Bestselling romance author Carol (Rhea Seehorn) is the definition of […]
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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 new present for movie fans this season. Tello’s latest queer holiday romance, The Christmas Writer, is currently hitting theaters for a limited release and will be available on VOD starting November 18. The latest film […]
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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 six years after she played a gay teenager sent to conversion therapy camp in the 2018 movie “The Miseducation of Cameron Post.” Moretz’s 2024 post stated, in part, “I believe in the need for legal […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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24 modern queer and trans horror films you can watch this spooky season
Queer horror has given us bloodsuckers, ghosts, killers, and plenty of twists over the last 15 years. These films center LGBTQ+ characters in stories of survival, desire, and of course, fear. These films have also stepped away from negative tropes that once dominated horror films, highlighting queer “final girls” (of all genders) and not punishing […]
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Chris Colfer returns to the big screen in queer horror “The Restoration at Grayson Manor”
For fans of queer horror, The Restoration at Grayson Manor is a welcome spooky season release. Directed and co-written by Glenn McQuaid (V/H/S), The Restoration at Grayson Manor stars Chris Colfer, marking his first film role in nearly a decade. Colfer, who rose to fame as Kurt Hummel in Glee, stars as Boyd Grayson, a […]