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LGBTQ+ representation in gaming ‘woefully behind’ says new GLAAD study
Over half of queer players also reported experiencing harassment while playing online games, the study states
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Culture Film & TV
GLAAD CEO calls for ‘culture-changing’ trans stories at 2024 Emmy Awards
"What the world sees on TV influences how we treat each other and the decisions we make," said Sarah Kate Ellis
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Orville Peck shares moving musical tribute to Leslie Jordan
The Will & Grace star died in October 2022.
Culture Film & TV
LGBTQ show cancellations are damaging representation says GLAAD
"The power of inclusive storytelling is more crucial than ever," writes the LGBTQ media organisation.
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LGBTQ representation in film dropped in 2021, GLAAD report finds
Gay men made up the majority of LGBTQ characters in films in 2021.
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LGBTQ groups vow to fight Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill as it becomes law
Equality Florida has said it will "work to see it removed either by the courts as unconstitutional or repealed by the legislature."
Culture Film & TV
LGBTQ representation on TV ‘at record high’
"Hollywood is truly starting to recognize the power of telling LGBTQ stories," says GLAAD boss, Sarah Kate Ellis.
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Almost 6 in 10 LGBTQ Americans experienced discrimination in 2021, according to survey
The GLAAD survey looked at people's attitudes towards and understanding of LGBTQ community.
Culture Film & TV
GLAAD responds to Matt Damon f-slur remarks: ‘This word has no place in mainstream media’
"[The slur] has no place in mainstream media, social media, classrooms, workplaces, and beyond"
Culture Film & TV
Taylor Swift to be honoured for her LGBTQ allyship at the GLAAD Media Awards
The 'You Need to Calm Down' singer has established herself as music's most outspoken ally over the last 12 months.
Culture Film & TV
Lance Bass says it’s ‘incredible’ how Lil Nas X was accepted after coming out
The *NSYNC singer came out in 2006 four years after the boy band went on hiatus
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‘Riverdale’ star Luke Perry has died at the age of 52
LGBTQ organisation GLAAD named the actor a 'friend to the community' following news of his death
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Madonna to be honoured with the Advocate for Change Award at the 2019 GLAAD Awards
The singer has always been an outspoken supporter of the LGBT+ community
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ pulled as nominee for GLAAD Media Award after sexual assault allegations made against director
Bryan Singer - who helmed the production - has been accused of multiple sexual assault allegations
Culture Film & TV
LGBT characters of colour outnumber white LGBT characters on TV for the first time
According to GLAAD's latest survey found that LGBT representation has increased across the board
Culture Film & TV
Britney Spears to appear at GLAAD’s Spirit Day for LGBT youth
The pop icon will appear at the kick-off rally for annual event against LGBT bullying and harassment on Thursday (18 October).
Culture Film & TV
GLAAD slams Marvel and DC for their lack of LGBT representation in comic book films
The organisation criticised films 'Wonder Woman', 'Thor: Ragnarok' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' for their lack of LGBT characters
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Sir Ian McKellen slams Hollywood’s lack of LGBT representation
The former Attitude cover star claimed no one looks to Hollywood for social commentary
Culture Film & TV
GLAAD publishes LGBT children’s book featuring a gay love story
The 'Prince & Knight' is the first of four planned LGBT children's books by GLAAD
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Pulse survivor Brandon Wolf receives death threats after criticising Mike Pence
Wolf accidentally misspoke and claimed Pence would put LGBT people in "concentration camps"