Gay Rights

13 Reasons Why's Brandon Flynn Says He’s A Part of the LGBTQ+ Community: ''We've Come Out Bravely''

Actor pens emotional Instagram in defense of same-sex marriage in Australia

September 18, 2017

Colton Haynes Speaks Out Against Homophobia in Hollywood

He thanks Greg Berlanti, Jeff Davis and Ryan Murphy for believing "gay actors are more than just their personal lives"

August 30, 2017

Thomas Dekker Publicly Comes Out as Gay in Emotional Essay

Actor known for roles on The Secret Circle and Heroes also revealed he married the love of his life in April

July 14, 2017

Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Selena Gomez and More Stars Write Love Letters to the LGBTQ Community

Pride Month kicks off with messages from Céline Dion, Elton John and Barbra Streisand

June 1, 2017

Caitlyn Jenner Distances Herself From President Donald Trump: My Loyalties Lie With the LGBTQ Community

"With the Republicans, I keep a very close eye on all the things that are happening," she says

April 21, 2017

Exclusive

Growing Up Hip Hop’s Andre King Comes Out as Gay and Reveals How His Famous Family Has Been His Support System

Angela Simmons’ pal on the popular show speaks to E! News about his decision to speak about his sexuality

December 2, 2016

Scream Star Bex Taylor-Klaus Comes Out as Gay: "Yes, the Rumors Are True"

Actress, 22, broke the news on Twitter

November 18, 2016

Joe Biden Officiates Same-Sex Wedding for White House Staffers

Brian Mosteller and Joe Mahshie got married in Washington, D.C. on August 1, 2016

August 2, 2016

Kristen Stewart Opened Up About Her Relationship With Her Girlfriend Like It Was No Big Deal—and That's Awesome

The more sexuality isn't used to define a person, the better--and that conversation often still starts when public figures decide to share

July 27, 2016

Richard Simmons Breaks Silence to Send ''Love, Strength and Compassion to All of the LGBT Community''

Fitness legend took to Facebook to comment for the first time

June 14, 2016

Lady Gaga Speaks at Orlando United Vigil, Says Mass Shootings Were ''an Attack on Humanity Itself''

Blonde songstress read the victims' names in the Los Angeles tribute

June 14, 2016

Ellen DeGeneres Says the Rumored Same-Sex Couple in Finding Dory Is a ''Great Thing''

"I think everything that we see in the media—whether it's television or film or anything you see—should represent everything that's happening in the world."

June 14, 2016

Colton Haynes Fires Back at Noah Galvin's ''Embarrassing'' Comments Dissing the Way He Came Out

"You’re young kid…hopefully you’ll learn a thing or two," the Arrow star wrote

June 10, 2016

Mariah Carey Quotes Her 5-Year-Old Son and Gives Thanks for ''Unconditional Love'' at the 2016 GLAAD Media Awards

Singer was honored with GLAAD's Ally Award for her longtime advocacy for gay rights and the LGBT community

May 15, 2016

Here's to Colton Haynes and Those Who Are Helping to Steer Us Closer to Actually Having an Inclusive, Tolerant Society

Arrow star is the latest to talk sexuality, another step on the road to society's greater understanding that people are just people

May 6, 2016

Jane Lynch Explains Why She Never Had a Big ''Coming Out Moment''

Actress has been a longtime advocate for the LGBT community

July 13, 2015

Update!

GLAAD Is Annoyed at ABC for Axing Adam Lambert

Activist group further clarifies its position on what it calls ABC's "double standard," encourages folks to contact the network

December 5, 2009