GLAAD

GLAAD, which stands for the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, is a U.S. nonprofit organization focused on monitoring media representation. Established by members of the LGBT community in the media, GLAAD changed its name in March 2013 to simply "GLAAD" to better reflect its commitment to including bisexual and transgender topics.

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Inside Out Film Festival’s International Finance Forum is Fueling the Future of Queer Films and Makers

2 days ago | glaad.org | Dino-Ray Ramos

The Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival is known as an international stage to showcase some of the most groundbreaking LGBTQ cinema, but it is also for actively fostering filmmakers and feature films through itsInternational Finance Forum (IFF), a unique artist development format that is changing the game for queer storytellers all over the world.
Edmund White, Queer Literary Trailblazer, Dies at 85

2 days ago | glaad.org | Matthew Breen

Edmund White, the author and memoirist whose work told and shaped modern queer literature, died on June 3, 2025, at his home in Manhattan. He was 85. White wrote more than 30 books, and his work was marked by unflinching honesty and critically-appraised craft. His semi-autobiographical 1982 novel, A Boy’s Own Story, remains a touchstone of LGBTQ coming-of-age literature. The novel traced a young man’s journey of self-acceptance in the 1950s in a tale that mirrored White’s own adolescence.
Bella Ramsey Graces Pride Month Cover of ‘Them’; Talks Queerness in ‘The Last of Us’ and Allyship of Pedro Pascal

1 week ago | glaad.org | Dino-Ray Ramos

After the shocking season two finale of The Last of Us where the fate of Ellie has been left up in the air, star of the critically acclaimed and GLAAD Media Award-winning HBO series Bella Ramsey is the cover model of the Pride Month issue of Them.
A Look Back as Ty Herndon Announces 10th Concert For Love & Acceptance Will Be His Final

1 week ago | glaad.org | Dino-Ray Ramos

On June 2nd, the Concert for Love and Acceptance will celebrate its 10th anniversary and it will mark the final time the event will take the Nashville stage. Country icon and founder Ty Herndon took to his Substack at the beginning of May and announced that this year will be the 10th and final Concert for Love and Acceptance. “In 2014, I became the first major male country artist to come out as gay,” he wrote.
T.S. Madison Gets Unapologetically Unfiltered on Her Bold New Podcast ‘Outlaws’

2 weeks ago | glaad.org | Yolanda Lenge

Each week on her bold new podcast Outlaws, T.S. Madison is rewriting the rules and doing it loud and proud. As host, Madison keeps it real, bringing a level of authenticity that is mirrored by her guests, icons like Tina Knowles, Chappell Roan and Laverne Cox. Outlaws is a production of iHeartPodcasts’ Outspoken Podcast Network and centers queer liberation, truth-telling, and the art of talking your shit. “An outlaw is a person that never fits in and is always wanted,” TS Madison shares.
The GLAAD Wrap: “Pee-wee As Himself” and “Knock Out Blonde” Out Now, Trailer for “The Buccaneers,” New Music by PINKNOISE, Sam Williams, and More!

2 weeks ago | glaad.org | Amanda Hurwitz

Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend. 1.) It’s time to meet the man behind the infamous character Pee-wee Herman in HBO’s posthumous documentary Pee-wee As Himself. The two-part special explores the legacy of Paul Reubens, offering a window into his never-before-discussed personal life by severing his beloved alter ego from his authentic self.
GLAAD Down South Brings Atlanta-based Advocates, Journalists Together for Annual Event

2 weeks ago | glaad.org | Jacob Reyes

The second celebration of Black LGBTQ Southerners, stories and storytellers, GLAAD Down South, brought together journalists and advocates in Atlanta and elevated essential conversations being amplified in local news by Darian Aaron, GLAAD’s Director of Local News: U.S. South. Coverage of GLAAD Down South’s event on May 14th includes reporting from and Aaron’s in-depth conversation with Atlanta media legend Rose Scott of WABE.
WATCH: King Princess and Maisie Richardson-Sellers Take a “Trip”, Talk the Toxic Love Between Their Queer Characters in ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Season 2 | GLAAD

2 weeks ago | glaad.org | Dino-Ray Ramos

There’s a new season of Nine Perfect Strangers premiering on Hulu which means Nicole Kidman returning as the unhinged Masha with a new severe lob haircut as well as a new psychedelic shroom trip for a whole new batch of dysfunctional people with a whole mess of problems — including Tina and Wolfie, played by King Princess and Maisie Richardson-Sellers, respectively. Set in a mysterious Alpine wellness resort, Tina and Wolfie are a lesbian couple on the brink of collapse.
Out in the Vineyard Founder Gary Saperstein Talks Gay Wine Weekend; Celebrating the Resilience of the LGBTQ Community

2 weeks ago | glaad.org | Dino-Ray Ramos

Out in the Vineyard’s Gay Wine Weekend is exactly what it sounds like: a fun weekend of wine and queer people in the gorgeous Sonoma wine country. Out in the Vineyard founder Gary Saperstein is expecting to sell out to another record-breaking 1,000+ attendees at this year’s Gay Wine Weekend which takes place July 18-20 at The Lodge at Healdsburg. “Historically, we’ve shown that nothing can dim the vibrant spirit of our LGBTQ+ family.
“Family Karma’s” Amrit Kapai and Nicholas Kouchoukos Are Expecting!

2 weeks ago | glaad.org | Allison Bloom

The Family Karma crew is about to get a little bit bigger! From the GLAAD Media Award winning Bravo series, Amrit Kapai and Nicholas Kouchoukos announced on Instagram today that they are expecting their first child!“Family of 4 coming soon,” they revealed this morning in an adorable photo with their dog Theodore in a “big brother” bandana.