Articles tagged with gay
Tue, May 22, 2012
The Bold and the Beautiful star opens up about gay secret
From WENN.com
The longtime The Bold and the Beautiful star has come out of the closet in a revealing new interview with America ...
Mon, May 21, 2012
The Bold and the Beautiful star opens up about gay secret
From WENN.com
The longtime The Bold and the Beautiful star has come out of the closet in a revealing new interview with America ...
Mon, May 21, 2012
Gay advocates urge no prison time for Rutgers student
By Jonathan Allen
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (Reuters) - A former Rutgers University student faces up to 10 years in prison at his sentencing on ...
Sat, May 19, 2012
Civil rights group NAACP endorses gay marriage
(Reuters) - The nation's largest civil rights group, the NAACP, endorsed gay marriage on Saturday, giving a boost to the movement to legalize same-sex ...
Sat, May 19, 2012
New York City's most senior openly gay official weds
By Edith Honan
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Christine Quinn, New York's highest-ranking openly gay official and the leading candidate to be the city's ...
Fri, May 18, 2012
Maryland OKs out-of-state gay couple's right to divorce
By Lily Kuo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Maryland's highest court on Friday recognized the previously denied divorce of a same-sex couple who wed in California ...
Fri, May 18, 2012
Convicted of hate crime, former Rutgers student gets gay support
By Jonathan Allen
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The former Rutgers University student convicted of hate crimes for spying on his roommate's gay tryst is ...
Thu, May 17, 2012
Jane Lynch to Republicans: "Money To be Made in Gay Marriage"
By Brent Lang
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Jane Lynch has a message for Republicans and it's all about dollars and cents.
On "The ...
Tue, May 15, 2012
No boost for Obama from gay marriage decision
By Jeff Mason
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's announcement of support for gay marriage has inflamed political passions but has not given him ...
Mon, May 14, 2012
Rhode Island recognizes out-of-state gay marriages
By Ros Krasny
BOSTON (Reuters) - Rhode Island's governor signed an executive order on Monday declaring that the small New England state will recognize ...
Sun, May 13, 2012
Bristol Palin Slams Obama for Supporting Gay Marriage & Takes a Shot at 'Glee'
By Michael Arbeiter, Hollywood.com Staff
President Barack Obama's vocal support of gay marriage has elicited a variety of responses. On the side ...
Sat, May 12, 2012
Romney seeks evangelical votes; opposes gay marriage
LYNCHBURG, VA (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney sought on Saturday to calm fears that his Mormon faith would be an obstacle to evangelical ...
Fri, May 11, 2012
Romney seeks evangelical votes; opposes gay marriage
By Sam Youngman
LYNCHBURG, Virginia (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney sought on Saturday to calm fears that his Mormon faith would be an ...
Fri, May 11, 2012
Gay marriage moves closer to Supreme Court
By David Ingram
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two big cases addressing marriage rights for gays and lesbians are on track to reach the U.S. Supreme ...
Fri, May 11, 2012
Mariah Carey Parties at Gay Bar 'til 2:00 A.M.
Most mothers who have one-year-old twins at home probably dream of partying all night, but few can actually "Make It Happen" -- unlike Mariah Carey ...
Fri, May 11, 2012
Obama places big bet on gay marriage issue
By Deborah Charles
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called his decision to support same-sex marriage the result of a personal evolution but it also ...
Fri, May 11, 2012
Obama's gay marriage stance sets off money rush
By Alina Selyukh and Eric Johnson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Since U.S. President Barack Obama's declaration of support for same-sex marriage this week, messages ...
Thu, May 10, 2012
Bristol Palin Slams Obama for Supporting Gay Marriage & Takes a Shot at 'Glee'
By Michael Arbeiter, Hollywood.com Staff
President Barack Obama's vocal support of gay marriage has elicited a variety of responses. On the side ...
Thu, May 10, 2012
Ellen DeGeneres, NPH, More Tweet About President Obama's Support For Gay Marriage
By Kelly Schremph, Hollywood.com Staff
This is history in the making, folks! President Barack Obama has become the first-ever president to reveal his ...
Thu, May 10, 2012
Pentagon: No impact from ending gay ban
By Phil Stewart
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After years of worrying what might happen if openly gay troops were allowed in the military, the Pentagon said ...
Thu, May 10, 2012
Obama talks gay rights at Clooney fundraiser
By Jeff Mason
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called his endorsement of same-sex marriage a "logical extension" of his vision for the country ...
Wed, May 09, 2012
Gay-led Los Angeles parish breaks with Presbyterian Church
By Ronnie Cohen
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As throngs of religious conservatives break from the U.S. Presbyterian Church over the ordination of gay ministers ...
Tue, May 08, 2012
Thanks to Biden, Democrats pressed on gay marriage
By Patricia Zengerle and Samuel P. Jacobs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tim Kaine, a Democratic candidate for Senate and one of President Barack Obama's closest ...
Tue, May 08, 2012
Half of Americans support legalizing gay marriage: Gallup
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Half of Americans believe same-sex couples should have the same right to wed as heterosexuals do, slightly down from a year ...
Tue, May 08, 2012
North Carolina voters approve same-sex marriage ban
By Wade Rawlins
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - North Carolina voters on Tuesday approved a state constitutional amendment that bans same-sex marriage and civil unions ...
Mon, May 07, 2012
Gay teen's suicide in Utah highlights youth bullying risks
By Jennifer Dobner
SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - Gay rights activists in Utah are calling for action to halt bullying in the conservative state after ...
Mon, May 07, 2012
Biden's backing of gay marriage pressures Obama
By Jeff Mason and Samuel P. Jacobs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Was it a signal by President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, designed to attract gay ...
Mon, May 07, 2012
Education secretary adds support to gay marriage
By Lily Kuo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said on Monday that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry, following a similar ...
Sun, May 06, 2012
Biden 'absolutely comfortable' with gay marriage
By Laura MacInnis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Sunday he was "absolutely comfortable" with allowing same-sex couples to marry ...
Sat, May 05, 2012
North Carolina may hand setback to gay marriage push
By Wade Rawlins
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Efforts to legalize gay marriage have met success in several U.S. states this year but could ...
Wed, May 02, 2012
Missouri Republican lawmaker announces he is gay
By Kevin Murphy
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - A Missouri state lawmaker who is not running for reelection announced on Wednesday that he is gay ...
Wed, May 02, 2012
A Hilarious Music Video for All the Gay Superhero Duos Out There
By Brian Moylan, Hollywood.com Staff
Batman and Robin. The Ambiguously Gay Duo. Green Lantern and his own set of abs. There have been ...
Wed, May 02, 2012
Goldman CEO: support for gay rights "not without price"
By Katya Wachtel
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein said on Wednesday his recent very public support for gay rights ...
Thu, April 26, 2012
Alan Cumming to be honoured at gay charity gala
The X-Men star will be presented with the Star Award, which is awarded to those who have helped empower lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ...
Wed, April 25, 2012
Alan Cumming to be honoured at gay charity gala
The X-Men star will be presented with the Star Award, which is awarded to those who have helped empower lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ...
Wed, April 25, 2012
Simon Cowell Is Really Really Not Gay
Get ready for this bombshell, people. There's a new book coming out about the life of American Idol and X-Factor producer and judge ...
Tue, April 24, 2012
Simon Cowell Is Really Really Not Gay
Get ready for this bombshell, people. There's a new book coming out about the life of American Idol and X-Factor producer and judge ...
Mon, April 23, 2012
'Hunger Games' Star Josh Hutcherson Honored for Gay Rights Activism
The Hunger Games' Josh Hutcherson has had a busy weekend. The 19-year-old actor, who was starring in the number 1 box office movie, finally ...
Sun, April 22, 2012
Josh Hutcherson Gets Personal About Gay Rights: My Uncles Died From AIDS
Josh Hutcherson has become one of Hollywood's most outspoken supporters in the fight for equal rights. His dedication to the cause stems far ...
Sun, April 22, 2012
Gay media group honors Chaz Bono, Betty White
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Media watchdog the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation brought out some big names in Hollywood over the weekend including American sweetheart ...
Sat, April 21, 2012
Josh Hutcherson Gets Personal About Gay Rights: My Uncles Died From AIDS
Josh Hutcherson has become one of Hollywood's most outspoken supporters in the fight for equal rights. His dedication to the cause stems far ...
Fri, April 20, 2012
Josh Hutcherson Gets Personal About Gay Rights: My Uncles Died From AIDS
Josh Hutcherson has become one of Hollywood's most outspoken supporters in the fight for equal rights. His dedication to the cause stems far ...
Fri, April 20, 2012
Jessie J Denies Report that She's Gay, But Pretending to Be Bisexual
Poor Jessie J can't catch a break. Earlier in the week, she took to Twitter to deny reports that doctors are constantly monitoring ...
Sat, April 14, 2012
Some Washington state churches in split over gay marriage
By Nicole Neroulias
SEATTLE (Reuters) - A handful of Roman Catholic churches in Washington state, whose Catholic governor signed a law allowing gay marriage earlier ...
Wed, April 11, 2012
Gay couples challenge same-sex marriage ban in court
By Steve Gorman
(Reuters) - Eight same-sex couples have filed suit in U.S. federal court challenging Nevada's gay marriage ban as unconstitutional and ...
Wed, April 04, 2012
Anchorage voters reject gay rights ballot measure
By Yereth Rosen
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Anchorage voters have rejected a ballot initiative that would have protected gays from discrimination in the latest setback ...
Wed, April 04, 2012
Court hears appeals over anti-gay marriage law
By Ros Krasny
BOSTON (Reuters) - A federal appeals court in Boston heard arguments on Wednesday about the constitutionality of a law that denies federal ...
Tue, April 03, 2012
"Bruno Mars Admits He's Gay" Story Not True
Relax, girls. Bruno Mars is still straight, as far as we know.
According to GossipCop.com, a rumor, which evidently originated with a CNN ...
Mon, April 02, 2012
'Hollywood Squares' Goes Hip Hop: Why It Needs a Gay Panelist
In the grand tradition of modernizing classic brands, MTV2 announced that they will revive the game show property Hollywood Squares with a 21st century ...
Sun, April 01, 2012
'Hollywood Squares' Goes Hip Hop: Why It Needs a Gay Panelist
In the grand tradition of modernizing classic brands, MTV2 announced that they will revive the game show property Hollywood Squares with a 21st century ...
Fri, March 30, 2012
Tyson Gay pins hopes on 100 at London Olympics
By Gene Cherry
SALVO, NORTH CAROLINA (Reuters) - Tyson Gay has given up hope of running in the 200 metres at this year's London ...
Thu, March 29, 2012
Gay clubs enjoy freedom to emerge at military academies
By Jason McLure
NORTHFIELD, Vermont (Reuters) - When Joshua Fontanez began training as a cadet at Norwich University in 2008, he kept silent about his ...
Wed, March 28, 2012
Racial strategy by gay marriage foes draws criticism
By Jason McLure
(Reuters) - A confidential memo saying the best way to fight same-sex marriage is to drive "a wedge between gays and blacks ...
Wed, March 28, 2012
Racial strategy by gay marriage foes draws criticism
By Jason McLure
(Reuters) - A confidential memo saying the best way to fight same-sex marriage is to drive "a wedge between gays and blacks ...
Sun, March 25, 2012
Madonna May Be Charged Under St. Petersburg Anti-Gay Law
Madonna has ignited controversy on both sides of a new anti-gay law in St. Petersburg, Russia. As previously reported, she said in a Facebook ...
Sun, March 25, 2012
"Smash" producers get top award by gay media group
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The producers of the new TV musical drama series "Smash" were honored by gay and lesbian watchdog group GLAAD at a ...
Fri, March 23, 2012
High school student sues after dispute over gay-friendly prom
By David Beasley
ATLANTA (Reuters) - A high school senior in suburban Atlanta who said he was removed from his student body president post for ...
Fri, March 23, 2012
Former Rutgers student: I did not cause gay roommate's suicide
By Barbara Goldberg
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tyler Clementi's family renewed its praise on Friday for the hate crimes conviction of former Rutgers University ...
Thu, March 22, 2012
Rutgers student says sorry to gay roommate's family
(Reuters) - Dharun Ravi, convicted of hate crimes for using a webcam to spy on his Rutgers University roommate's gay encounter, apologized publicly for ...
Thu, March 22, 2012
Madonna vows to defy anti-gay law on Russian tour
By Nastassia Astrasheuskaya
MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. pop singer Madonna has promised to defy a recent law against homosexual "propaganda" in Vladimir Putin's ...
Wed, March 21, 2012
New Hampshire gay marriage repeal fails
By Ros Krasny
BOSTON (Reuters) - New Hampshire lawmakers easily defeated a bill on Wednesday that would have been the first step toward reversing the ...
Wed, March 21, 2012
Madonna to "Speak Out" Against Anti-Gay Law at St. Petersburg Show
There have been calls for Madonna to cancel her scheduled concert in St. Petersburg, Russia in protest over a new law there that bans ...
Sat, March 17, 2012
Jason Mraz Says His Support for Gay Rights Contributed to Split with Fiancee
Jason Mraz isn't gay, but he's the cover star of the upcoming April issue of the gay magazine Instinct , which is itself ...
Fri, March 16, 2012
Student guilty of hate crimes for spying on gay roommate
By Jonathan Allen and Aman Ali
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (Reuters) - A former Rutgers University student who used a computer webcam to spy on ...
Fri, March 16, 2012
New York gay hotel looks to thriving LGBT tourism
By Jill Jacobs
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The OUT NYC hotel boasts two hot tubs, a secret garden, its own nightclub and the title of ...
Wed, March 14, 2012
Jury weighs hate crime in gay bullying case
By Jonathan Allen and Aman Ali
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (Reuters) - A New Jersey jury on Wednesday ended its first day of deliberations without ...
Wed, March 14, 2012
Jury begins deliberating Rutgers gay bullying case
By Jonathan Allen and Aman Ali
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (Reuters) - A jury on Wednesday began deciding whether Dharun Ravi committed a hate crime ...
Tue, March 13, 2012
Rutgers student was no gay bully, lawyer says in hate crime trial
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (Reuters) - A former Rutgers University student, Dharun Ravi, who used a webcam to spy on his roommate's sexual encounter ...
Tue, March 13, 2012
Rutgers student was no gay bully, lawyer says in hate crime trial
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (Reuters) - A former Rutgers University student, Dharun Ravi, who used a webcam to spy on his roommate's sexual encounter ...
Tue, March 13, 2012
Rutgers student was no gay bully, lawyer says in final argument
By Jonathan Allen
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (Reuters) - A defense lawyer in closing arguments on Tuesday at the Rutgers University gay bullying trial said ...
Mon, March 12, 2012
Defense wraps up case in Rutgers gay bullying trial
By Jonathan Allen
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (Reuters) - The defense wrapped up its case on Monday in the gay bullying trial of a former ...
Fri, March 09, 2012
Pope denounces U.S. political push to legalize gay marriage
By Philip Pullella
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict on Friday denounced the "powerful political and cultural currents" seeking to legalize gay marriage in the ...
Thu, March 08, 2012
Drescher marries her first gay couple
The former The Nanny star presided over the nuptials of the pair, known only as Tom and Russell, at XL Nightclub in New York ...
Wed, March 07, 2012
Drescher marries her first gay couple
The former The Nanny star presided over the nuptials of the pair, known only as Tom and Russell, at XL Nightclub in New York ...
Wed, March 07, 2012
Kirk Cameron's Anti-Gay Rant: Debra Messing, Jesse Tyler Ferguson & More Respond
Get ready for your childhood to be marred a little. On the March 2 episode of Piers Morgan Tonight, former Growing Pains star Kirk ...
Wed, March 07, 2012
Cameron responds to critics of anti-gay comments
The former Growing Pains star, now an evangelical Christian minister, sparked controversy last week (02Mar12) when he spoke out against gays and lesbians during ...
Tue, March 06, 2012
Kirk Cameron's Anti-Gay Rant: Debra Messing, Jesse Tyler Ferguson & More Respond
Get ready for your childhood to be marred a little. On the March 2 episode of Piers Morgan Tonight, former Growing Pains star Kirk ...
Mon, March 05, 2012
Minnesota school district settles lawsuit over gay slurs
By David Bailey
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's biggest public school district has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit with six current and former students ...
Mon, March 05, 2012
In three states, personal stories changed gay marriage
By Mary Slosson
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The personal experiences of friends, family or constituents persuaded a crucial group of Republican lawmakers to vote for ...
Mon, March 05, 2012
Cameron criticised by gay rights campaigner
The former Growing Pains star, now an evangelical Christian, caused controversy after speaking out against homosexuality during his appearance on Piers Morgan Tonight.
He ...
Sun, March 04, 2012
Cameron criticised by gay rights campaigner
The former Growing Pains star, now an evangelical Christian, caused controversy after speaking out against homosexuality during his appearance on Piers Morgan Tonight.
He ...
Fri, March 02, 2012
Suicide victim's gay date saw camera in Rutgers dorm room
By Jonathan Allen
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (Reuters) - The man who had a gay sexual encounter with a Rutgers University student that a roommate ...
Fri, March 02, 2012
Delaware governor says gay marriage is "inevitable" in his state
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gay marriage in Delaware is inevitable, the state's Governor Jack Markell said on Friday, a day after neighboring Maryland became ...
Wed, February 29, 2012
Gay woman wants priest relieved of duties after communion
By Joe Danielewicz
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) - A lesbian woman from the nation's capital wants a Catholic priest relieved of his duties after ...
Fri, February 24, 2012
Maine gets enough support for gay marriage referendum
By Jason McLure
(Reuters) - Proponents of same-sex marriage in Maine have gathered more than enough signatures to ask voters in a November referendum to ...
Tue, February 21, 2012
Presbyterians uphold pastor's censure for gay weddings
By Ronnie Cohen
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A sharply divided high court of the U.S. Presbyterian Church on Tuesday upheld the ecclesiastical rebuke levied ...
Fri, February 17, 2012
N.J. governor issues "conditional veto" of gay marriage
(Reuters) - Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage on Friday, one day after the state Assembly voted in favor ...
Thu, February 16, 2012
Washington gay marriage debate not yes or no, but both
By Nicole Neroulias
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Opponents of Washington state's new gay marriage law want voters to select "no" on the November 2012 ballot ...
Wed, February 15, 2012
Gay marriage advances in Maryland, vetoed in New Jersey
By Alice Popovici
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (Reuters) - Maryland's House of Delegates approved by a razor-thin margin a measure on Friday that would allow same-sex ...
Tue, February 14, 2012
Maryland advances gay marriage bill on Valentines's Day
By Ian Simpson
(Reuters) - A joint panel of the Maryland legislature approved on Valentines's Day a bill to legalize same-sex marriage, adding to ...
Tue, February 14, 2012
New Jersey voters want referendum on gay marriage - poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A majority of New Jersey voters say same-sex marriage should be decided by popular referendum - something Republican Governor Chris Christie has ...
Mon, February 13, 2012
Washington state governor signs gay marriage bill
OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - Washington state Governor Christine Gregoire signed legislation on Monday to legalize gay marriage, putting the state on track to become the ...
Mon, February 13, 2012
New Jersey Senate approves gay marriage; veto looms
By Edith Honan
TRENTON, New Jersey (Reuters) - New Jersey's Democratic-controlled state Senate approved a same-sex marriage bill on Monday but New Jersey was ...
Mon, February 13, 2012
Washington governor signs gay marriage law
By Nicole Neroulias
OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - Washington state became the seventh in the nation to put a law on its books recognizing same-sex marriage ...
Thu, February 09, 2012
Washington state governor to sign gay marriage bill on Monday
By Nicole Neroulias
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Governor Christine Gregoire plans to sign newly passed legislation on Monday to legalize gay marriage in Washington state, making ...
Wed, February 08, 2012
Gay marriage wins final legislative approval in Washington state
By Nicole Neroulias
OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - A bill to legalize gay marriage in Washington state won final legislative approval on Wednesday in a largely ...
Wed, February 08, 2012
CNN suspends Roland Martin over anti-gay tweets
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Cable TV network CNN said on Wednesday it has suspended commentator Roland Martin over a series of Twitter remarks during the ...
Wed, February 08, 2012
Washington state House poised to pass gay marriage bill
By Nicole Neroulias
SEATTLE (Reuters) - The Washington state House of Representatives was expected to endorse gay marriage on Wednesday in a vote that would ...
Wed, February 08, 2012
#TRENDING: Court overturns Prop-8 gay marriage ban, appeal planned
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - An appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in a case that may lead to a showdown ...
Tue, February 07, 2012
Appeals court: California gay marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in ...
Mon, February 06, 2012
New Jersey gay marriage votes set for later in February
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Jersey's Democrat-controlled state legislature will vote next week on bills to legalize same-sex marriage, the Democratic leadership said on ...
Mon, February 06, 2012
U.S. court to rule Tuesday on California gay marriage
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court will rule on Tuesday on the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage ...
Sun, February 05, 2012
Goldman's Blankfein campaigns for gay marriage
By Greg Roumeliotis
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein, one of Wall Street's most powerful figures, has become ...
Fri, February 03, 2012
Gaga's Connection with Gay Fans Seems "Natural," Says Madonna
Madonna has more to say about Lady Gaga in a new interview published by the LGBT-themed magazine The Advocate . In recent weeks, she's ...
Thu, February 02, 2012
Gay marriage foes to fight expected Washington state law
By Nicole Neroulias
SEATTLE (Reuters) - As gay couples and their supporters cheered the Washington state Senate's unexpectedly swift and decisive passage of a ...
Wed, February 01, 2012
Washington state Senate passes gay marriage bill
By Nicole Neroulias
OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - The Washington state Senate passed legislation on Wednesday to legalize gay marriage in a highly charged vote that ...
Wed, February 01, 2012
Maine law that could reveal anti-gay marriage donors upheld
(Reuters) - A federal appeals court upheld a Maine law that could reveal the donors who financed a $1.8 million movement that helped overturn ...
Wed, February 01, 2012
Washington state Senate poised to OK gay marriage
By Nicole Neroulias
OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - The Washington state Senate was expected to endorse legalization of gay marriage Wednesday night in a vote that ...
Thu, January 26, 2012
Gay actors still worry that coming out will hurt careers
By Brent Lang
LOS ANGELES, Jan 26 (TheWrap.com) - There's still a celluloid closet in Hollywood.
Gay actors are far more open about ...
Tue, January 24, 2012
Gay groups angry Kansas anti-sodomy law remains on books
By Kevin Murphy
KANSAS CITY, Mo (Reuters) - Gay rights groups are outraged that a Kansas state law banning sex between people of the same ...
Mon, January 23, 2012
Gay marriage has votes to pass in Washington state
By Nicole Neroulias
OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - A bill to legalize gay marriage in Washington now has enough votes to pass the state legislature, a ...
Mon, January 23, 2012
Gay marriage seen a step closer in Washington state
By Nicole Neroulias
OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - A bill to legalize gay marriage in Washington state now has enough votes to pass, a state senator ...
Fri, January 20, 2012
Gay "honor killing" movie shakes Turkey up
By Ece Toksabay
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - On a hot summer's day in 2008, 26-year-old physics student Ahmet Yildiz was shot dead when he popped ...
Thu, January 19, 2012
Mayors form group to push for gay marriage
By Edith Honan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of mayors is set to announce on Friday a largely symbolic push to legalize same sex marriage ...
Thu, January 19, 2012
Presbyterian group breaks away over gay clergy
By Barbara Liston
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Presbyterians opposed to gay clergy split from the church on Thursday, announcing in Orlando a new denomination called ...
Fri, January 13, 2012
Washington state gay marriage proposal gets strong support
By Nicole Neroulias
SEATTLE (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Friday introduced a bill to legalize same sex marriage in Washington state, which ...
Fri, January 06, 2012
Washington governor supports gay marriage law
By Laura Myers
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Washington Governor Chris Gregoire announced her support for gay marriage legislation on Wednesday, potentially putting the state on track ...
Wed, January 04, 2012
Washington governor supports gay marriage law
By Laura Myers
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Washington Governor Chris Gregoire announced her support for gay marriage legislation on Wednesday, potentially putting the state on track ...
Tue, January 03, 2012
Washington governor to support gay marriage law: source
By Laura Myers
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Washington state Governor Chris Gregoire will announce her support on Wednesday for legislation that would legalize gay marriage in ...
Tue, December 27, 2011
People says gay Taylor Lautner cover "100 percent fake"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - People magazine said on Tuesday that a cover apparently featuring "Twilight" actor Taylor Lautner coming out as a gay man was ...
Mon, December 19, 2011
Teen gets 21 years in prison for slaying of gay student
By Mary Slosson
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California teen was sentenced to 21 years in jail on Monday for shooting to death a 15-year-old ...
Mon, December 12, 2011
Romney, gay vet meet, differ in New Hampshire
By Ros Krasny
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (Reuters) - Republican Mitt Romney probably expected a different scenario in a Manchester diner on Monday when he tucked ...
Thu, December 08, 2011
Appeals court skeptical of California gay marriage appeal
By Dan Levine
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court appeared skeptical on Thursday toward attempts by California gay marriage opponents to overturn ...
Thu, December 08, 2011
Gay half-sister of Republican Gingrich backs Obama
(Reuters) - The gay half-sister of Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich slammed his position on gay rights on Wednesday and said she will support President ...
Tue, December 06, 2011
Obama says U.S. to stand up for gay rights abroad
By Laura MacInnis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama told U.S. diplomats and foreign aid workers on Tuesday to do more to advance gay ...
Mon, November 21, 2011
Teen pleads guilty to murder charge in slaying of gay student
By Alex Dobuzinskis
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California teen pleaded guilty on Monday to second-degree murder for shooting to death a 15-year-old gay classmate ...
Thu, November 17, 2011
California court opens way for gay marriage case
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California's Supreme Court opened the way on Thursday for gay marriage opponents to defend California's same-sex marriage ban in ...
Tue, November 15, 2011
Lynch honours Harris at gay rights gala
Lynch, who has worked with Harris on her hit series Glee, stepped onstage to introduce the How I Met Your Mother star and his ...
Mon, November 14, 2011
Bishops meet, vow stronger response to gay marriage, other laws
By Jason Tomassini
BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Catholic bishops said on Monday that religious freedom has been whittled away by same-sex marriage, abortion and health care ...
Mon, November 14, 2011
Ratner vows to make amends for gay slur fall out
Ratner expressed his remorse after coming under fire for the insensitive remark made at a movie question-and-answer session with fans last week (04Nov11), but ...
Sun, November 13, 2011
Ratner vows to make amends for gay slur fall out
Ratner expressed his remorse after coming under fire for the insensitive remark made at a movie question-and-answer session with fans last week (04Nov11), but ...
Sat, November 12, 2011
Ratner vows to make amends for gay slur fall out
Ratner expressed his remorse after coming under fire for the insensitive remark made at a movie question-and-answer session with fans last week (04Nov11), but ...
Thu, November 10, 2011
Ratner apologises for gay slur
The director was promoting new film Tower Heist at a Los Angeles cinema on Friday (04Nov11) when he was asked about rehearsing movie scenes ...
Wed, November 09, 2011
Colfer concerned about fan backlash to gay sex Glee episode
The actor, who plays Kurt Hummel in the hit TV musical series, will get physical with co-star Darren Criss on the show, titled The ...
Mon, November 07, 2011
'Community' Recap: Advanced Gay
S3E6: I hate to be that person, but this season of Community seems hell bent on proving that the series' high concept episodes are ...
Mon, November 07, 2011
Conan Performs a Gay Marriage Ceremony
Last night, America experienced a monumenetal moment in television history: Conan O'Brien performed an actual gay wedding ceremony at the end of his ...
Sun, November 06, 2011
'Community' Recap: Advanced Gay
S3E6: I hate to be that person, but this season of Community seems hell bent on proving that the series' high concept episodes are ...
Sun, November 06, 2011
Conan Performs a Gay Marriage Ceremony
Last night, America experienced a monumenetal moment in television history: Conan O'Brien performed an actual gay wedding ceremony at the end of his ...
Sat, November 05, 2011
'Community' Recap: Advanced Gay
S3E6: I hate to be that person, but this season of Community seems hell bent on proving that the series' high concept episodes are ...
Sat, November 05, 2011
Conan Performs a Gay Marriage Ceremony
Last night, America experienced a monumenetal moment in television history: Conan O'Brien performed an actual gay wedding ceremony at the end of his ...
Mon, October 31, 2011
Conan O'Brien Will Perform a Gay Marriage Ceremony on 'Conan'
Next week, when Conan O'Brien takes his show to New York for five days, he'll take one of those days to officiate ...
Sun, October 30, 2011
Conan O'Brien Will Perform a Gay Marriage Ceremony on 'Conan'
Next week, when Conan O'Brien takes his show to New York for five days, he'll take one of those days to officiate ...
Sat, October 29, 2011
Conan O'Brien Will Perform a Gay Marriage Ceremony on 'Conan'
Next week, when Conan O'Brien takes his show to New York for five days, he'll take one of those days to officiate ...
Fri, October 21, 2011
Lutz laughs off gay rumours
The actor has previously dated 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord and was linked to Step-Up 3D beauty Sharni Vinson last month (Sep11).
But he's ...
Thu, October 20, 2011
Lutz laughs off gay rumours
The actor has previously dated 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord and was linked to Step-Up 3D beauty Sharni Vinson last month (Sep11).
But he's ...
Wed, October 19, 2011
Quinto decided to 'come out' after death of bullied gay teen
The star spoke publicly for the first time about his sexuality in an interview with New York Magazine, confirming longrunning speculation about his choice ...
Wed, October 19, 2011
Gay Quinto overwhelmed by fan support
The star spoke publicly about his sexuality for the first time in an interview with New York Magazine, confirming longrunning speculation by referring to ...
Tue, October 18, 2011
Quinto decided to 'come out' after death of bullied gay teen
The star spoke publicly for the first time about his sexuality in an interview with New York Magazine, confirming longrunning speculation about his choice ...
Tue, October 18, 2011
Gay Quinto overwhelmed by fan support
The star spoke publicly about his sexuality for the first time in an interview with New York Magazine, confirming longrunning speculation by referring to ...
Tue, October 18, 2011
Quinto 'comes out' as gay
The Star Trek star, who played a homosexual character in TV sitcom So NoTORIous, had previously refused to clarify his sexual orientation, but now ...
Mon, October 17, 2011
'Glee' Creator Ryan Murphy Developing a Gay Family Sitcom for NBC
Ryan Murphy's goal is to traverse all territories of television -- pardon the alliteration. Murphy's name is most affiliated with his musical high ...
Sun, October 16, 2011
'Glee' Creator Ryan Murphy Developing a Gay Family Sitcom for NBC
Ryan Murphy's goal is to traverse all territories of television -- pardon the alliteration. Murphy's name is most affiliated with his musical high ...
Sat, October 15, 2011
'Glee' Creator Ryan Murphy Developing a Gay Family Sitcom for NBC
Ryan Murphy's goal is to traverse all territories of television -- pardon the alliteration. Murphy's name is most affiliated with his musical high ...
Wed, October 12, 2011
South Carolina Episcopal diocese sees crisis over gay rights
By Harriet McLeod
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - The national Episcopal Church's acceptance of homosexuality has plunged it into "crisis," the South Carolina Episcopal ...
Wed, October 12, 2011
Gay rights pioneer Frank Kameny dies at 86
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Frank Kameny, a pioneer of the U.S. gay rights movement who waged a decades long fight against legal restrictions on homosexuals ...
Sun, October 09, 2011
Presbyterian Church ordains first gay minister
By Brendan O'Brien
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - The Presbyterian Church (USA) ordained its first openly gay minister on Saturday in Madison, Wisconsin, three months after ...
Fri, September 30, 2011
U.S. military chaplains can officiate at gay weddings
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. military chaplains will be allowed to officiate at same-sex weddings under new guidelines following repeal of the "Don't Ask ...
Wed, September 28, 2011
Americans opposed to gay marriage dwindle: survey
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Nearly half of Americans support same-sex marriage and the proportion who are accepting of homosexuality is increasing, University of Chicago researchers said ...
Fri, September 23, 2011
Student wants apology for suspension over anti-gay remark
By Marice Richter
FORT WORTH, Texas (Reuters) - A Fort Worth high school freshman who was reprimanded for saying in class that he believes homosexuality ...
Mon, September 19, 2011
Gay marriage trial tapes to be public, judge rules
By Carlyn Kolker
(Reuters) - Video recordings of the trial over California's gay marriage ban should be unsealed, a federal judge ruled on Monday ...
Tue, September 06, 2011
Calif. high court steps into gay marriage fight
By Dan Levine
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Supreme Court of California appeared sympathetic to allowing gay marriage opponents to defend the state's same-sex ...
Tue, September 06, 2011
Openly gay Wisconsin congresswoman enters Senate race
By John Rondy
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, one of the few openly gay members of Congress, announced on Tuesday that she will run ...
Mon, August 29, 2011
Gay soccer players should not come out, says German captain
BERLIN (Reuters) - Homosexual professional soccer players should not come out because the repercussions could be too devastating, according to Germany captain Philipp Lahm.
"I ...
Wed, August 24, 2011
"Circumstance" sheds light on gay life in Iran
By Andrea Burzynski
NEW YORK (Reuters) - After Iranian-American filmmaker Maryam Keshavarz made" Circumstance," she knew she would might never be able to return to ...
Sun, August 14, 2011
Minnesota gay teens bullied by adults, peers, say activists
By Andy Greder
PINE CITY, Minn (Reuters) - Barb Schroeder knew about her son Alec's struggles as an openly gay freshman in rural Minnesota ...
Fri, August 12, 2011
Before suicide, gay Rutgers student said mom rejected him
By Jonathan Allen
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Rutgers University freshman who committed suicide after his roommate spied on his encounter with another man said ...
Wed, August 03, 2011
Young gay men who use meth may risk HIV
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young gay and bisexual men who use methamphetamine are more likely to take sexual risks that boost ...
Wed, August 03, 2011
ABC Family, the CW tops in gay inclusive shows
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The hit TV show "Pretty Little Liars" helped ABC Family win an "excellent" rating on Wednesday for its portrayal of gay ...
Wed, August 03, 2011
Gay Lee struggles in love due to tough upbringing
The gay actor, who plays Jeremy Piven's character's assistant Lloyd on the hit show, endured a tough upbringing with his strict mother ...
Tue, August 02, 2011
Gay Lee struggles in love due to tough upbringing
The gay actor, who plays Jeremy Piven's character's assistant Lloyd on the hit show, endured a tough upbringing with his strict mother ...
Mon, August 01, 2011
Syphilis up among minority gay, bisexual men
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The rising U.S. syphilis rate appears to be disproportionately striking minority gay and bisexual men, the ...
Thu, July 28, 2011
Timberlake hails New York gay marriage bill
The state became only the sixth to allow gay unions last month (Jun11) and Timberlake hopes the decision will inspire lawmakers across America to ...
Tue, July 26, 2011
Military members march for San Diego gay pride
By Marty Graham
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A group of U.S. service members marched in a San Diego gay pride parade on Saturday, in ...
Tue, July 26, 2011
Florida beach town woos New York's gay newlyweds
By Manuel Rueda
MIAMI (Reuters) - Tourism operators in Fort Lauderdale are hoping that New York's gay marriage law will bring new business to ...
Mon, July 25, 2011
Defense: Rutgers roommate never bullied gay man before suicide
By Aman Ali
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Lawyers for a student accused of secretly webcasting the sexual tryst of his gay roommate sought ...
Sun, July 24, 2011
New York hopes for economic boost from gay marriage
By Kristina Cooke
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City businesses hope the Big Apple will become the destination of choice for same-sex marriages, with ...
Fri, July 22, 2011
Minnesota school district sued over gay student harassment
By David Bailey
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Five students or former students sued Minnesota's biggest school district on Thursday arguing that a policy limiting staff ...
Fri, July 22, 2011
Military to certify ready for repeal of gay ban
By Phil Stewart
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon will announce on Friday that the military is ready to repeal the ban on gays serving openly ...
Sun, July 17, 2011
Military members march for San Diego gay pride
By Marty Graham
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A group of U.S. service members marched in a San Diego gay pride parade on Saturday, in ...
Sat, July 16, 2011
San Diego gay pride march to feature active duty military
By Marty Graham
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A weekend gay pride parade in San Diego will feature a large contingent of active-duty and retired military ...
Fri, July 15, 2011
California orders gay history in school textbooks
By Jim Christie
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California became the first state on Thursday to require that public school textbooks include the accomplishments of gay ...
Tue, July 12, 2011
New York town clerk quits over gay marriage licenses
By Dan Wiessner
HUDSON, New York (Reuters) - A town clerk in western New York has resigned to avoid being forced to sign marriage licenses ...
Thu, July 07, 2011
New York City offices open Sunday July 24 for gay marriages
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City will open its clerk's offices on Sunday, July 24, to allow same-sex couples to wed on the ...
Wed, July 06, 2011
Court orders gay military service ban lifted
By Jeremy Pelofsky and Dan Levine
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Obama administration must stop enforcing the ban that prevents gay men and women from ...
Wed, July 06, 2011
California lawmakers pass bill to teach gay history
By Leidhra Johnson
SACRAMENTO, Calif (Reuters) - A bill to require California public schools to teach the historical accomplishments of gay men and lesbians passed ...
Sat, July 02, 2011
Rhode Island governor signs gay civil union law despite doubts
By Zach Howard
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (Reuters) - Rhode Island's governor on Saturday signed into law a controversial bill legalizing same sex civil unions ...
Thu, June 30, 2011
Obama praises NY gay marriage law, won't endorse it
By Patricia Zengerle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised New York's move to legalize same-sex marriage but stopped short of endorsing ...
Wed, June 29, 2011
Obama praises NY gay marriage law, won't endorse it
By Patricia Zengerle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised New York's move to legalize same-sex marriage but stopped short of endorsing ...
Tue, June 28, 2011
Battle between gay groups and Arkansas newspaper heats up
By Suzi Parker
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Reuters) - A battle between gay rights groups and an Arkansas newspaper over an obituary is picking up steam ...
Tue, June 28, 2011
Gay marriage foes appeal ruling on gay U.S. judge
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Supporters of California's gay marriage ban are appealing a ruling that a U.S. judge's own gay relationship was ...
Sun, June 26, 2011
New Yorkers celebrate marriage law at Gay Pride Parade
By Paula Rogo
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two days after the state legalized same-sex marriages, New York's annual Gay Pride Parade seemed more like ...
Sat, June 25, 2011
Gingrich defends campaign strategy; criticizes gay marriage
By Kay Henderson
INDIANOLA, Iowa (Reuters) - Republican presidential contender Newt Gingrich on Saturday said the adoption of same-sex marriage in New York showed the ...
Sat, June 25, 2011
Injury ends Tyson Gay's world championship dream
By Gene Cherry
EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Tyson Gay's dream of a world championship re-match with world record holder Usain Bolt in the 100 ...
Fri, June 24, 2011
Tyson Gay overcomes sore hip to advance
By Gene Cherry
EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - World silver medallist Tyson Gay survived a sluggish start and painful right hip to qualify second in his ...
Fri, June 24, 2011
New York state Senate again delays gay marriage vote
By Dan Wiessner
ALBANY, New York (Reuters) - The New York state Senate again put off a vote on legalizing same-sex marriage on Thursday, and ...
Thu, June 23, 2011
New York gay marriage vote hinges on handful of Republicans
By Dan Wiessner
ALBANY, New York (Reuters) - The fate of the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York state rested on Thursday with a ...
Thu, June 23, 2011
Arkansas newspaper obituary draws complaint from gay group
By Suzi Parker
LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Reuters) - A small newspaper in north central Arkansas is considering changing its policy on obituaries after a local ...
Wed, June 22, 2011
Gay marriage vote inches closer with religious protections
By Dan Wiessner
ALBANY, New York (Reuters) - The New York state Senate appeared close to a vote on legalizing same-sex marriage after legislative leaders ...
Wed, June 22, 2011
Fear of lawsuits from New York gay marriage may be overblown
By Dan Wiessner and Jessica Dye
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fear of a slew of litigation arising from a possible religious exemption to New York ...
Wed, June 22, 2011
Obama touts efforts to advance gay rights
By Laura MacInnis
NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday touted his efforts to advance gay rights and promised further progress, but stopped ...
Fri, June 17, 2011
New York same sex marriage vote delayed
By Dan Wiessner
ALBANY, New York (Reuters) - New York state senators will not vote on a bill to legalize same-sex marriage before Monday, the ...
Thu, June 16, 2011
New York Assembly backs gay marriage, Senate showdown next
By Dan Wiessner
ALBANY (Reuters) - The New York state Assembly approved same-sex marriage on Wednesday and the bill is likely to face a vote ...
Wed, June 15, 2011
Fran Drescher's gay husband inspires sitcom return
By Jill Jacobs
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fran Drescher's new sitcom, "Happily Divorced," offer viewers a glimpse into her real-life marital break-up after her ...
Tue, June 14, 2011
NY lawmakers set to vote on legalizing gay marriage
By Dan Wiessner
ALBANY (Reuters) - New York could become the sixth state to allow same-sex marriage next week after Governor Andrew Cuomo introduced a ...
Tue, June 14, 2011
Gay judge's California same-sex marriage ruling upheld
By Dan Levine and Peter Henderson
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge's gay relationship is no basis for tossing out his decision ...
Tue, June 14, 2011
NY lawmakers set to vote on legalizing gay marriage
By Dan Wiessner
ALBANY (Reuters) - New York could become the sixth state to allow same-sex marriage next week after Governor Andrew Cuomo introduced a ...
Mon, June 13, 2011
Court mulls if gay judge can rule on gay marriage
By Dan Levine
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge sharply questioned foes of gay marriage on Monday in a hearing about whether ...
Mon, June 13, 2011
Activists slam Syria "Gay Girl" blog hoax
By Stefano Ambrogi
LONDON (Reuters) - Gay and political activists reacted angrily Monday after discovering a blog purportedly written by a gay woman detained by ...
Sun, June 12, 2011
Lady Gaga sings for gay rights in Pope's back yard
ROME (Reuters) - Pop queen Lady Gaga concluded a huge European gay rights march in Rome on Saturday night with a rousing call to governments ...
Sat, June 11, 2011
Lady Gaga sings for worldwide gay rights in Rome
ROME (Reuters) - Pop queen Lady Gaga concluded a huge European gay rights march in Rome Saturday night with a rousing call to governments to ...
Fri, June 10, 2011
Tracy Morgan apologizes for anti-gay jokes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian and "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan on Friday apologized for making a series of anti-gay remarks, including a reported joke ...
Fri, June 10, 2011
Tyson Gay warns rivals he can still run faster
By Larry Fine
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tyson Gay sent a warning to his rivals that he still has plenty left in the tank after ...
Wed, June 08, 2011
Tyson Gay unlikely to run 200m at U.S. trials
By Gene Cherry
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Former world champion Tyson Gay said he was unlikely to run the 200 meters at this month ...
Wed, June 08, 2011
The Wabash Valley Has One of Its First Legal Civil Unions
PARIS, IL (WIBQ) -- The Wabash Valley has one of its first legal civil union. Christopher Freeman and Michael Sanders met nine years ago online ...
Sun, June 05, 2011
Gay runs year's fastest 100 meters in tune-up meeting
MIAMI (Reuters) - Record holder Tyson Gay ran the year's fastest 100 meters when he clocked 9.79 seconds in a tune-up meeting at ...
Thu, June 02, 2011
Civil Unions Now Legal In Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL (WIBQ) -- Civil Unions are now legal in Illinois, as of yesterday, and officials in Crawford County said there is one registered same ...
Mon, May 23, 2011
Chicago Bulls' Noah fined after anti-gay insult to fan
By Simon Evans
MIAMI (Reuters) - Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah was fined $50,000 by the NBA after he made an anti-gay slur to ...
Sun, May 22, 2011
Minnesota voters to decide on gay marriage ban
By David Bailey
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Republican-led Minnesota legislature approved late Saturday putting a state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage to voters in November ...
Fri, May 20, 2011
Majority of Americans support gay marriage in poll
By Alex Dobuzinskis
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fifty-three percent of Americans support making gay marriage legal, a Gallup poll showed on Friday, a marked reversal ...
Wed, May 18, 2011
Wisconsin's Walker refuses to defend gay rights law
By John Rondy
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - A judge may rule next month on Governor Scott Walker's refusal to defend a Wisconsin law giving same ...
Wed, May 18, 2011
Milk is best gay movie of the decade
Penn won an Academy Award in 2008 for his role as gay activist and politician Harvey Milk in the biopic, which topped the poll ...
Wed, May 11, 2011
Minnesota Senate approves gay marriage ban referendum
By David Bailey
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Minnesota Senate voted on Wednesday to put a state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in the state to ...
Wed, May 11, 2011
Cattrall to be honoured by gay rights group
The actress, best known for playing feisty Samantha Jones in the racy franchise, will be handed the Golden Gate Award at the Gay and ...
Mon, May 09, 2011
Navy chaplains cleared to perform gay marriages
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Navy has authorized its chaplains to perform same-sex marriages on military bases once the ban on gays in the military is ...
Mon, May 09, 2011
Are gay men more at risk for cancer?
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More gay men reported being cancer survivors than straight men in a new study from California.
That ...
Wed, May 04, 2011
Massachusetts confirms first openly gay justice for top court
BOSTON (Reuters) - Barbara Lenk was confirmed on Wednesday as the first openly gay Supreme Court justice on Massachusetts' highest court.
The Governor's Council ...
Mon, May 02, 2011
Law firm hit from both sides over gay marriage law
NEW YORK, May 2 (Reuters Legal) - King & Spalding first took heat from liberals for its work on the gay marriage issue. Now the law ...
Wed, April 27, 2011
New Mexico school bans club meetings after gay club formed
By Zelie Pollon
Santa Fe, New Mexico (Reuters) - A school board in Clovis, New Mexico, voted to ban all extra-curricular clubs from meeting during ...
Mon, April 25, 2011
California gay judge challenged on marriage ruling
By Peter Henderson
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Proponents of California's gay marriage ban on Monday said a judge who struck down the law was ...
Mon, April 18, 2011
Social environment linked to gay teen suicide risk
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Lesbian, gay and bisexual teens are five times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers ...
Fri, April 15, 2011
Delaware to be eighth state to recognize gay civil unions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Delaware governor Jack Markell is expected to sign into law a bill that will make the state the eighth to recognize civil ...
Wed, April 13, 2011
NBA fines Kobe Bryant $100,000 for anti-gay slur
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was fined $100,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for comments directed at a referee ...
Mon, April 11, 2011
"Glee" and "Modern Family" honored by gay group
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Glee" and "Modern Family" tied for best TV comedy series at the annual GLAAD Awards on Sunday, as the campaign group ...
Wed, April 06, 2011
Country singer Chely Wright engaged to gay activist
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country singer Chely Wright, who surprised fans by coming out as gay last year, is engaged to a lesbian civil rights ...
Wed, April 06, 2011
Gay judge never considered dropping Prop 8 case
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The judge who struck down California's gay marriage ban never considered his own homosexuality as a reason to recuse himself ...
Fri, April 01, 2011
Malaysia's first gay-themed film a success
Dalam Botol, which tells the story of a man who undergoes a sex change, pulled in takings of $330,000 (£206,000) during its ...
Wed, March 30, 2011
Indiana Sentate Approves Ban On Gay Marriage
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WIBQ) - In a move that is sure to create controversy, the Indiana Senate has approved a proposed amendment to the state constitution ...
Wed, March 30, 2011
Damon happy with Douglas' gay kiss
Douglas has bounced back from his cancer battle last year (10) to start filming the big screen story of the flamboyant gay entertainer's ...
Fri, March 25, 2011
Two Denver policemen fired over beating of gay man
By Keith Coffman
DENVER (Reuters) - Two Denver police officers were fired on Friday for the 2009 beating of a gay man, captured on a ...
Fri, March 25, 2011
Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay out for season after shoulder surgery
MEMPHIS (Reuters) - Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay has been ruled out for the rest of the season after having surgery on Friday to repair ...
Thu, March 24, 2011
Bolt, Gay unlikely to meet before world championships
By Gene Cherry
SALVO, North Carolina (Reuters) - A sprint showdown between the world's fastest men, Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay, appears unlikely until ...
Thu, March 24, 2011
More Indiana Anti-Gay Marriage Legislation Under Consideration
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WIBQ) - Gay marriage and civil unions could be illegal in Indiana in the next three years or so.
The potential constitutional amendment ...
Wed, March 23, 2011
California gay marriage ban stands during appeal
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday left in place a ban on gay marriage in California, denying requests to allow ...
Tue, March 22, 2011
Rudy Gay to miss rest of season to undergo surgery
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay will miss the rest of the NBA season to undergo a shoulder operation, jeopardizing the team ...
Wed, March 16, 2011
Cooper skipped graduation to film gay love scene
The Hangover star completed a course at Pace University in New York, but skipped the opportunity to don the traditional hat and gown and ...
Wed, March 16, 2011
Stars urge Obama to rethink gay rights issues
The trio is among a number of celebrities backing the Say I Do drive by the Freedom To Marry group, which aims to legalise ...
Fri, March 11, 2011
Maryland gay marriage proposal shelved
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Maryland's same sex marriage proposal was shelved on Friday, in a setback for gay rights supporters who expected this legislative session ...
Fri, March 11, 2011
Maryland House vote expected on gay marriage bill OKed by Senate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Maryland lawmakers were expected to vote on Friday on a bill that could make Maryland the sixth state where gay marriage is ...
Wed, March 09, 2011
House Republicans to defend anti-gay marriage law
By JoAnne Allen
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives will defend a federal law against same-sex marriage after the Obama administration deemed the act ...
Wed, March 09, 2011
Gay Margolyes hates playing lesbians
The 69 year old admits she prefers playing heterosexual roles as she dreads the idea of smooching another woman for work.
And Margolyes puts ...
Mon, March 07, 2011
Maryland gay marriage bill moves forward
By Wendell Marsh
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bill that could make Maryland the sixth state where gay marriage is fully legal cleared a key committee ...
Fri, March 04, 2011
Maryland gay marriage bill moves forward
By Wendell Marsh
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bill that could make Maryland the eighth state to effectively allow gay marriage cleared a key committee on ...
Fri, March 04, 2011
Boehner aims to defend anti-gay marriage law
By Thomas Ferraro
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top Republican in the House of Representatives said on Friday he will seek to do what the Obama ...
Thu, March 03, 2011
New Hampshire puts off gay marriage challenge to 2012
BOSTON (Reuters) - New Hampshire lawmakers on Thursday postponed action until next year on two bills aimed at repealing the state's gay marriage law ...
Thu, March 03, 2011
Hooper had no idea King's Speech room was used for gay porn film
Images from both Snookered and The King's Speech were posted on website QueerClick.com last week (ends25Feb11) - and it appears the backgrounds in ...
Wed, March 02, 2011
Frank sees gay equality "in my lifetime"
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The highest-profile openly gay lawmaker predicted on Wednesday that the United States could soon see an end to legalized discrimination based on ...
Wed, March 02, 2011
Supreme Court allows military funeral anti-gay protests
By James Vicini
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that members of a fundamentalist church have a free-speech right to hold anti-gay ...
Tue, March 01, 2011
California should allow gay marriage: attorney general
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California's attorney general urged a U.S. appeals court on Tuesday to permit gay marriages while it considers whether to ...
Mon, February 28, 2011
King's Speech set was used for gay porn
Images from both Snookered and The King's Speech have been posted on website QueerClick.com - and it appears the backgrounds in the films ...
Wed, February 23, 2011
Hawaii governor signs gay civil unions into law
HONOLULU (Reuters) - Governor Neil Abercrombie on Wednesday signed into law a bill allowing same-sex civil unions, making Hawaii the seventh U.S. state to ...
Wed, February 23, 2011
Obama pulls defense for law banning gay marriage
By Jeremy Pelofsky
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's administration will no longer defend a 15-year-old U.S. law that defined marriage as between ...
Wed, February 16, 2011
Grizzlies to miss Gay for four weeks with injury
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (Reuters) - Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay has been diagnosed with a left shoulder injury that will sideline him for at least four ...
Wed, February 16, 2011
Hawaii lawmakers approve civil unions for gay couples
By Suzanne Roig
HONOLULU (Reuters) - Hawaii state legislators on Wednesday approved civil unions for gay couples, and Gov. Neil Abercrombie said he would sign ...
Wed, February 16, 2011
Gay marriage case back in California court, adds delay
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The California Supreme Court waded back into the gay marriage debate on Wednesday, adding about a year's delay to a ...
Wed, February 09, 2011
New Hampshire residents want gay marriage to stay: survey
BOSTON (Reuters) - Most New Hampshire residents are in favor of keeping gay marriage legal in the state, a poll released on Wednesday showed.
Results ...
Tue, February 01, 2011
Bush daughter endorses gay marriage in new video
NEW YORK (Reuters) - One of the twin daughters of former U.S. President George W. Bush has opposed her father's views and endorsed ...
Mon, January 31, 2011
Star Trek boss regrets omitting gay plots
The screenwriter admits his creative team often contemplated introducing an openly gay character to a Star Trek film or TV series, but they repeatedly ...
Mon, January 31, 2011
Geri Jewell is gay
The actress, best known for playing Geri Tyler in the 1980s sitcom, opens up about her sexuality in her candid autobiography, I'm Walking ...
Fri, January 28, 2011
Pentagon issues guidelines for repealing gay policy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New Pentagon rules allowing gays to serve openly in the U.S. military prohibit separate bathroom facilities based on sexual orientation and ...
Fri, January 28, 2011
Pentagon releases guidelines for repealing gay policy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New Pentagon rules allowing gays to serve openly in the military prohibit separate bathroom facilities based on sexual orientation and say that ...
Thu, January 27, 2011
In Amsterdam, gay men have more risky sex
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In the past 15 years, an increasing number of gay and bisexual men in Amsterdam are having unprotected sex -- possibly ...
Sat, January 22, 2011
Gay marriage could move forward in some U.S. states
By Chris Michaud
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A handful of U.S. states are poised to take up the issue of gay marriage afresh, due ...
Mon, January 17, 2011
Lynch fears gay stars will always miss out on lead roles
The lesbian actress, who married her long term partner Dr. Lara Embry last year (10), insists she has never suffered discrimination as she competes ...
Mon, January 10, 2011
Gay activists press "Don't Ask" court challenge
By Steve Gorman
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Weeks after Congress voted to repeal the law banning gays from serving openly in the military, opponents of ...
Tue, January 04, 2011
Appeals court asks for gay marriage guidance
By Dan Levine
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court mulling California's controversial gay marriage ban said on Tuesday it needs more ...
Tue, January 04, 2011
Everett forced out of Hollywood after 'coming out' as a gay man
The My Best Friend's Wedding star, 51, admits he had to flee Hollywood after his big reveal two decades ago - because no one ...
Wed, December 29, 2010
Chamberlain advises gay stars not to 'come out'
The 76-year-old Dr. Kildare star revealed his homosexuality in his autobiography, Shattered Love, published in 2003.
Rumours about his sexual orientation had circulated for ...
Sat, December 18, 2010
Grizzlies' Gay suspended one game for flagrant foul
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay for one game without pay for his flagrant foul on Luis Scola ...
Thu, December 09, 2010
Defense chief Robert Gates keeps pushing for repeal of gay ban
By David Alexander
ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates urged Congress on Friday to lift a ban on gays ...
Thu, December 09, 2010
Heard 'comes out' at gay rights bash
The Pineapple Express star happily posed with girlfriend Tasya van Ree, who she has reportedly been dating since 2008, at the Los Angeles ceremony ...
Tue, December 07, 2010
Circumcision may not curb gay HIV transmission
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While circumcision has been shown to lower a man's risk of contracting HIV through heterosexual sex, a new study ...
Mon, December 06, 2010
Appeals court hears California gay marriage case
By Dan Levine and Peter Henderson
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A three-judge appellate panel considering whether to allow gay marriage to resume in California Monday ...
Thu, December 02, 2010
Military chiefs urge against ending gay ban
By Phil Stewart
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Military chiefs told the Senate on Friday they opposed ending the armed forces' ban on gays anytime soon, urging ...
Tue, November 30, 2010
Military study gives green light to end gay ban
By Phil Stewart and Ross Colvin
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon unveiled a study on Tuesday that predicted little impact if the U.S. military ...
Mon, November 29, 2010
Ryder baffled by outcry over 'gay' line in The Dilemma
Officials at the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) organisation demanded the axing of a scene from the upcoming movie after a preview clip ...
Mon, November 22, 2010
De Rossi urges Aussie politicians to support gay marriage
The Aussie actress married American talk show host Ellen DeGeneres in 2008 and has recently turned her attentions to campaigning for gay rights.
De ...
Mon, November 22, 2010
Kwanten praises gay brother for 'coming out'
The Australian hunk was speaking to gay magazine The Advocate when he revealed his own brother is homosexual.
And Kwanten is adamant his brother ...
Wed, November 17, 2010
Harvard president says ROTC welcome once gay ban ends
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Harvard University's president on Wednesday invited the U.S. military to restore a training program at the college once a ...
Wed, November 17, 2010
Reid plans Senate vote to end military gay ban
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid plans to schedule a vote to end the Pentagon's ban on gays serving openly in the ...
Wed, November 10, 2010
High court urged not to intervene in gay ban case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday not to intervene and require the Pentagon to immediately permit openly gay men ...
Tue, November 09, 2010
Vaughn happy 'gay' line is staying in The Dilemma
Howard refused to bow to pressure from officials at the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) to axe a scene from the upcoming movie ...
Sat, November 06, 2010
First openly gay Episcopal bishop to retire in 2013
BOSTON (Reuters) - Gene Robinson, whose consecration as the U.S. Episcopal Church's first openly gay bishop opened a deep rift in the worldwide ...
Tue, November 02, 2010
Julianne Moore speaks out in favor of gay parents
By Silvia Aloisi
ROME (Reuters) - Actress Julianne Moore spoke out in favor of same-sex parents as she presented "The Kids Are All Right," a ...
Fri, October 29, 2010
Cohen sued over gay rally scuffle
Photographer Mike Skiff claims he was injured in a scuffle at a Prop 8 rally in 2008 when Cohen and his Bruno crew showed ...
Thu, October 28, 2010
Lt. Gov. Candidate Apologizes For Gay Marriage Quote
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Republican lieutenant governor candidate Rebecca Kleefisch apologized Thursday for what she said about domestic partner benefits in a radio interview in ...
Wed, October 27, 2010
Cumming slams Obama over gay rights
The GoldenEye star is furious Obama has delayed on his pledge to overturn the 'Don't ask, don't tell' policy, which bans openly-gay ...
Mon, October 25, 2010
Baldwin comes out for gay rights
Openly-gay actor Ferguson recorded his own internet promo this summer (10), in which he confessed to a crush on the 30 Rock star and ...
Wed, October 20, 2010
Military tightens controls on gay discharges
By Phil Stewart
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon tightened controls on discharges of gay members of the military on Thursday, as it predicted months of ...
Mon, October 18, 2010
Vaughn responds to 'gay' line controversy
U.S. newsman Anderson Cooper led protests over Vaughn's line, ""Ladies and gentlemen, electric cars... are gay"", when he appeared on Ellen DeGeneres ...
Fri, October 15, 2010
Actor Vince Vaughn defends "gay" joke in movie
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Vince Vaughn has defended the use of the word "gay" in his upcoming comedy "The Dilemma" after a week of ...
Thu, October 14, 2010
Gay activists want Vaughn line pulled from film
The film executives agreed to replace the trailer for The Dilemma following a storm of controversy over the use of the word ""gay"" in ...
Wed, October 13, 2010
Maroon 5's Levine speaks out against anti-gay bullies
By Walter Frazier
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine has joined the list of entertainers who have made videos for columnist Dan ...
Tue, October 12, 2010
Obama administration appeals gay marriage ruling
By Jeremy Pelofsky
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration decided on Tuesday to appeal a judge's rulings that prevented the U.S. government from ...
Tue, October 12, 2010
"Dilemma" dispute hurts studio and gay rights group
By Gregg Kilday
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - However it fares when it hits theaters January 14, "The Dilemma" has already lived up to its ...
Sun, October 10, 2010
Gay rights march in Belgrade triggers violent riots
By Aleksandar Vasovic
BELGRADE (Reuters) - A gay rights parade in Belgrade erupted in violence on Sunday as thousands of police deployed to protect marchers ...
Sun, October 10, 2010
Vaughn's 'gay' line in bullying debate
The journalist was appalled after hearing Vaughn's pejorative use of the word 'gay' in a clip from the upcoming comedy, about a man ...
Fri, October 08, 2010
Murphy planning gay awareness Glee episode
The writer is hoping the hit programme, which features a gay high school student played by Chris Colfer, will show fans struggling with their ...
Wed, October 06, 2010
Court considers anti-gay protests at funerals
By James Vicini
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Wednesday considered whether a church has the legal right to stage anti-gay protests at U ...
Fri, October 01, 2010
GLAAD bosses applaud 'gay-friendly' shows
A report by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has found the number of gay, lesbian or bisexual characters appearing on TV in ...
Wed, September 29, 2010
U.S. television getting more gay friendly
By Jill Serjeant
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Good Wife" is getting a gay brother; new teen TV show "Hellcats" features a lesbian cheerleader; and ...
Mon, September 27, 2010
Gay TV star planning round-the-world weddings
The actress, who plays computer expert Penelope Garcia in the TV series, was forced to postpone her wedding plans in 2009 when gay marriage ...
Thu, September 23, 2010
1 in 5 gay, bisexual men in U.S. cities has HIV
By Julie Steenhuysen
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Nearly one in five gay and bisexual men in 21 major U.S. cities are infected with HIV, and ...
Wed, September 22, 2010
Florida court strikes down gay adoption ban
By Jane Sutton
MIAMI (Reuters) - There is no rational reason to prohibit all homosexuals from adopting children, a Florida appeals court said on Wednesday ...
Wed, September 22, 2010
Fry: 'I'm only 90 per cent gay'
The openly gay comic has only ever dated men, but Fry reveals he felt a ""surprising"" attraction when he met the wife of his ...
Tue, September 21, 2010
Senate bars debate on ending military gay ban
By Susan Cornwell and Phil Stewart
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Tuesday blocked a measure that would let homosexuals serve openly in the military ...
Fri, September 17, 2010
Lady Gaga urges repeal of gay military ban
By Zorianna Kit
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer Lady Gaga released a video on Friday urging members of the Senate and her "fellow Americans" to ...
Mon, September 13, 2010
Franco: 'I'm not gay'
The actor, who played gay activist Scott Smith in Milk, tells The Advocate he's not a homosexual, despite reports to the contrary, in ...
Thu, September 09, 2010
HIV spread "out of control" among French gay men
By Kate Kelland
LONDON (Reuters) - Transmission of the AIDS virus seems to be "out of control" among gay men in France despite an overall ...
Thu, September 09, 2010
Leading Gay Marriage Opponent Endorses Sean Duffy
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A leading opponent of gay marriage in Wisconsin has endorsed Republican Sean Duffy for the north central Wisconsin House seat.
Juliane ...
Wed, September 08, 2010
HIV spread "out of control" among French gay men
By Kate Kelland
LONDON (Reuters) - Transmission of the AIDS virus seems to be "out of control" among gay men in France despite an overall ...
Thu, September 02, 2010
UK foreign secretary's aide quits over gay rumors
By Michael Holden
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Thursday he had gone public to deny rumors he was gay ...
Mon, August 30, 2010
Yost 'comes out' as gay
The star, who played Blue Ranger Billy Cranston from 1993 to 1996 and in a 1995 feature film, reveals to nopinkspandex.com he eventually ...
Mon, August 30, 2010
Sykes broke gay news to parents in phone call
The funnywoman 'came out' publicly in 2008 after attending a gay rights rally in Las Vegas, and the 46 year old admits she spent ...
Fri, August 27, 2010
Semenya beaten in Brussels, Gay wins
By Alison Wildey
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - World 800 meters champion Caster Semenya finished third on her Diamond League debut in Brussels on Friday after a ...
Mon, August 23, 2010
THE BACK ROW: When Straight Flicks Turn Gay
Using his tried-and-true formula of milking discomfort for laughs, funnyman Sacha Baron Cohen unleashes his latest comic creation, Bruno, on American audiences this week ...
Fri, August 20, 2010
Dr. Laura's dinner with gay, black friends
By Paul Bond
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - While trying to make a point about racism, syndicated radio host Laura Schlessinger said the N-word over ...
Thu, August 19, 2010
Ferguson fights for gay marriage in New York
The openly gay actor, who moved to the Big Apple in the 1990s to attend drama school, is backing the Fight Back New York ...
Tue, August 17, 2010
California gay marriage case hangs on technicality
By Peter Henderson and Dan Levine
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The next stage of California's gay marriage court battle rests on a procedural issue ...
Mon, August 16, 2010
California gay marriage on hold as case appealed
By Peter Henderson
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court ruled on Monday that same-sex couples could not marry in California while the ...
Sat, August 14, 2010
Gay powers U.S. to 86-55 rout of France
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States tuned-up for the world basketball championships by routing France 86-55 in an exhibition on Sunday at Madison Square ...
Thu, August 12, 2010
California gay marriage can resume next week: judge
By Dan Levine
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A federal judge ruled on Thursday that gay marriages could resume next week in California while his landmark ...
Mon, August 09, 2010
Takei celebrating new turn in gay marriage debate
On Wednesday (04Aug10) Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker overturned the controversial Proposition 8 bill, which outlawed same sex marriage - calling the ...
Fri, August 06, 2010
California officials want gay marriages to resume
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California's governor and attorney general on Friday separately urged a federal judge to lift the state's ban on gay ...
Wed, August 04, 2010
Gay marriage appeal notice filed, long battle ahead
By Dan Levine
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - One day after a federal judge struck down California's ban on gay marriage, supporters of the voter-approved ...
Wed, August 04, 2010
Usain Bolt in good shape for showdown with Powell and Gay
By Philip O'Connor
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt is in good shape and unruffled by the prospect of his first 100 ...
Mon, August 02, 2010
Actress Gilbert 'comes out' as gay
The former Roseanne star, who has two children with TV producer Allison Adler, had previously declined to discuss the details of her private life ...
Wed, July 28, 2010
Bolt to face Gay and Powell in Stockholm
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt and top sprint rivals Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell will meet for the first time this year ...
Fri, July 23, 2010
MTV gets top marks for gay inclusion on shows
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Real World" and "America's Best Dance Crew" helped MTV became the first TV network to win an "excellent" rating ...
Thu, July 22, 2010
Tyson Gay disappointed after meet record in Monaco
By Sophie Greuil
MONACO (Reuters) - Tyson Gay was disappointed with his performance after winning the 200 meters in a meeting record 19.72 seconds ...
Wed, July 21, 2010
"Gay zombie porn" movie banned from Australia film festival
By Pauline Askin
SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian film board has banned a Canadian movie featuring "gay zombie porn" from screening at the Melbourne International ...
Sat, July 10, 2010
Gay edges to victory over Powell in Gateshead
By Alison Wildey
GATESHEAD, England (Reuters) - Tyson Gay won his much anticipated 100 meters showdown with Asafa Powell at the Diamond League meeting in ...
Thu, July 08, 2010
Judge rules U.S. gay marriage ban unconstitutional
By Ros Krasny
BOSTON (Reuters) - In a victory for gay rights in the United States, a U.S. district court judge in Massachusetts ruled ...
Wed, July 07, 2010
Hawaii's governor vetoes gay civil union bill
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle on Tuesday vetoed a domestic partnership bill that would have allowed same-sex couples to gain most of ...
Sat, July 03, 2010
Tired Gay succumbs to Dix in 200 meters
By Gene Cherry
EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Olympic bronze medalist Walter Dix edged out Tyson Gay in the former world champion's hotly-anticipated return to ...
Fri, July 02, 2010
Gay hopes to overcome disappointment of 2008
By Gene Cherry
EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - A rusty Tyson Gay returns to the site of one of his biggest disappointments when he competes over ...
Fri, July 02, 2010
Gay accepts deal to remain with the Grizzlies: report
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Free-agent forward Rudy Gay has accepted a five-year, $82 million deal to remain with the Memphis Grizzlies, local media reported Friday ...
Thu, June 24, 2010
U.S. court won't keep secret gay marriage opponents
By James Vicini
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that gay marriage opponents do not have an automatic legal right to prevent ...
Wed, June 16, 2010
California gay marriage trial ends with a bang
By Peter Henderson
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A six-month trial on whether to overturn a California ban on gay marriage ended dramatically on Wednesday when ...
Tue, June 15, 2010
Time to beat Bolt or shut up, says Gay
By Gene Cherry
NEW YORK (Reuters) - World 100 meters silver medalist Tyson Gay did not mince his words as he strolled the streets of ...
Tue, June 08, 2010
Hot weather fan Gay upbeat about St. Jude defense
MEMPHIS (Reuters) - Brian Gay has a good feeling about his title defense at this week's St. Jude Classic, hardly surprising given his love ...
Mon, June 07, 2010
Gay expected to miss New York meeting, manager says
By Gene Cherry
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Former world champion Tyson Gay's fitness level is likely to keep him out of Saturday's ...
Thu, June 03, 2010
New York begins gay couple commitment ceremonies
By Karina Ioffee
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City officials began offering wedding-like ceremonies for same-sex couples on Thursday, drawing as much criticism as ...
Thu, June 03, 2010
Church rejects Anglican pressure over gay rights
By Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor
PARIS (Reuters) - The top Episcopal bishop in the United States, under pressure from the Anglican Communion for allowing homosexual ...
Wed, June 02, 2010
Obama extends benefits for gay federal employees
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday expanded benefits for same-sex partners of federal employees, a move likely to be welcomed by gay rights ...
Thu, May 27, 2010
Review needed on U.S. military gay ban repeal: Mullen
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top military officer said on Sunday he would like Congress to hold off passing legislation to repeal the ban on gays ...
Mon, May 17, 2010
HIV among gay, bisexual men at alarming highs in Asia
HONG KONG (Reuters) - HIV prevalence among gay and bisexual men has hit alarming levels in Asia and most of them do not have access ...
Wed, April 28, 2010
California gay marriage ban trial to close in June
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The federal trial over California's gay marriage ban moves to closing arguments in June, advocates from both sides of the ...
Thu, April 15, 2010
Obama makes hospitals allow gay visitation rights
By Deborah Charles
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama issued a memo on Thursday that would require hospitals accepting Medicare or Medicaid funds to allow ...
Mon, April 12, 2010
Gay marriage fails to get on California ballot
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A challenge to California's gay marriage ban failed on Monday to qualify for the 2010 ballot, leaving gay activists mulling ...
Thu, April 01, 2010
U.S. Army backtracks on gay discharges, no moratorium
By Phil Stewart
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The secretary of the U.S. Army publicly corrected himself on Thursday about his assertion that there was a ...
Thu, April 01, 2010
Bolt, Gay and Powell set for Brussels 100m showdown
LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt, Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell, the three fastest 100 meters runners of all time, will go head-to-head at the Brussels ...
Wed, March 31, 2010
Army chief sees defacto moratorium on gay discharges
By Phil Stewart
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Army secretary said on Wednesday he would not discharge gay personnel who admitted their sexual orientation to him ...
Tue, March 30, 2010
U.S. general apologizes for Dutch gay soldier remark
By Ben Berkowitz
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A retired U.S. general has apologized for comments this month linking the defeat of Dutch troops by Serb ...
Mon, March 29, 2010
Latin singer Ricky Martin says he is gay
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Latin pop star Ricky Martin on Monday announced he was gay in a blog posting, ending years of speculation.
"I am ...
Tue, March 23, 2010
Pentagon eyes more "humane" enforcement of gay ban
By Phil Stewart
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon, ahead of any repeal of the U.S. military's ban on gays in its ranks, will ...
Fri, March 19, 2010
Ellen, Web site give gay teen $30,000 in prom flap
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and an inspirational Web site on Friday gave $30,000 toward the college education of a ...
Wed, March 17, 2010
NY gay groups renew push for same-sex marriage vote
By Edith Honan
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gay rights activists are renewing their fight to legalize same-sex marriage in New York, hoping a mix of ...
Sun, March 14, 2010
Cynthia Nixon receives award from gay organization
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gay media group GLAAD honored the TV series "Brothers & Sisters" and singled-out actress Cynthia Nixon for her work at a Saturday ...
Tue, March 09, 2010
Circumcision may not cut HIV spread among gay men
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although studies in Africa have shown that circumcision can lower the spread of HIV among heterosexuals, it may not do ...
Mon, March 08, 2010
Top court to decide on anti-gay protests at military funerals
By James Vicini
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court said on Monday it would decide whether constitutional free-speech rights protected anti-gay protests by members of ...
Wed, March 03, 2010
Lawmakers launch bill to end military gay ban
By Susan Cornwell and Phil Stewart
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pushing back against Pentagon opposition, lawmakers said on Wednesday they would forge ahead with legislation to ...
Wed, February 17, 2010
Actors Dancy, Whishaw praised playing gay lovers in NY
NEW YORK (Reuters) - British actors Hugh Dancy and Ben Whishaw have won praise for their turns playing troubled gay lovers in a New York ...
Thu, February 04, 2010
Obama condemns Uganda anti-gay bill as "odious"
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday denounced as "odious" a proposed anti-gay law in Uganda that has drawn international condemnation.
"We ...
Mon, February 01, 2010
HBO eyes biopic about anti-gay activist Bryant
By Nellie Andreeva and Borys Kit
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - HBO is developing a biopic of former beauty queen, singer and celebrity pitchwoman Anita ...
Fri, January 29, 2010
Gay groups urge Grammys to denounce Buju Banton
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Gay rights groups angry about a Grammy nomination for jailed Jamaican reggae singer Buju Banton took out a full page advert ...
Tue, January 26, 2010
California gay marriage foe cites children's interests
By Alexandria Sage
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - In surprising testimony, a witness called to defend California's gay marriage ban testified on Tuesday that legalizing ...
Mon, January 25, 2010
California gay marriage opponents argue no discrimination
By Alexandria Sage
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. federal court considering whether a California ban on gay marriage denies constitutional rights was told ...
Fri, January 15, 2010
U.S. court to hear appeal by gay marriage opponents
By James Vicini
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court decided on Friday to intervene for a second time this week in an appeal ...
Thu, January 14, 2010
Economics, civil rights mix in gay marriage trial
By Peter Henderson
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Legalizing gay marriage would provide a financial boost for San Francisco, the city's top economist said on ...
Wed, January 13, 2010
U.S. court bars video coverage of gay marriage trial
By James Vicini
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that video from the trial over California's same-sex marriage ban ...
Wed, January 13, 2010
Gay awards nominate Lady Gaga, Ford film
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer Lady Gaga and fashion designer-turned-director Tom Ford's debut film were among the nominees for the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against ...
Mon, January 11, 2010
California gay marriage case highlights hurt, hope
By Peter Henderson
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Two gay men and two lesbians challenging a California ban on same-sex marriage on Monday said their relationships ...
Mon, January 11, 2010
Supreme court blocks broadcasting of gay marriage case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday temporarily blocked a federal judge's plan to broadcast the trial over California's ban ...
Mon, January 11, 2010
Gay marriage ban goes on trial in California
By Peter Henderson
OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - California's ban on gay marriage goes to trial on Monday in a federal case that plaintiffs hope ...
Thu, January 07, 2010
Gay marriage defeated in New Jersey Senate
TRENTON, New Jersey (Reuters) - New Jersey's state Senate on Thursday defeated a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage, a move that likely ...
Tue, January 05, 2010
New Jersey makes last-minute bid for gay marriage
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Jersey's state Senate will vote on legalizing same-sex marriage this week, officials announced on Tuesday, in a race against ...
Fri, December 18, 2009
California gay marriage trial takes national stage
By Peter Henderson
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The biggest U.S. gay rights battle next year is brewing in a California federal court as raucous ...
Wed, December 16, 2009
"Big Love" returns to TV with provocative gay story
By Jill Serjeant
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television polygamy drama "Big Love" returns for a fourth season in January with a gay storyline that is ...
Sun, December 13, 2009
Houston elects openly gay mayor
By Erwin Seba
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Houston Saturday became the first major U.S. city to elect an openly gay mayor, Annise Parker, after a ...
Wed, December 09, 2009
NJ gay marriage vote could shape battles ahead
By Ellen Wulfhorst
TRENTON, New Jersey (Reuters) - The legalization of same-sex marriage faces a critical test in New Jersey, where advocates on each side ...
Wed, December 09, 2009
Bruce Springsteen speaks out for gay marriage
By Monica Herrera
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Bruce Springsteen has come out in support of gay marriage in his home state of New Jersey, where ...
Wed, December 09, 2009
NJ vote on gay marriage could shape battles ahead
By Ellen Wulfhorst
TRENTON (Reuters) - The legalization of same-sex marriage faces a critical test in New Jersey this week that advocates on each side ...
Wed, December 02, 2009
New York state lawmakers vote against gay marriage
By Edith Honan
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York state lawmakers voted on Wednesday against legalizing gay marriage, dashing gay rights activists' hopes it would ...
Wed, November 25, 2009
Bolt and Gay to meet in three 100 races
By Gene Cherry
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay, the world's two fastest men ever over 100 meters, will race ...
Wed, November 25, 2009
Gay marriage losing support in New Jersey: poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Jersey voters are split on whether to legalize gay marriage, but more people now oppose it than support it, a ...
Sat, November 21, 2009
Rivals Bolt and Gay excited about Diamond League
By Gene Cherry
MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - Jamaican triple Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt and main sprint rival Tyson Gay have praised the new ...
Fri, November 20, 2009
Adam Lambert furor spreads to gay community
By Jill Serjeant
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert on Wednesday admitted he got carried away during his racy American Music Awards ...
Thu, November 19, 2009
Gay and Richards claim Jesse Owens honors
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tyson Gay and Sanya Richards claimed Jesse Owens awards for the second time on Thursday as the United States' top track ...
Thu, November 19, 2009
NY court OKs out-of-state gay marriage benefits
By Michelle Nichols
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York state's top court ruled on Thursday that public officials have the authority to recognize out-of-state ...
Mon, November 16, 2009
California gay marriage campaign kicks off
By Peter Henderson
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Gay marriage advocates on Monday launched a campaign to try to overturn California's same-sex marriage ban, hoping ...
Wed, November 11, 2009
Ian McKellen takes act to film, TV -- and gay rights
By Christine Kearney
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Venerable English stage actor Ian McKellen has played all the great parts from Hamlet to Richard III, but ...
Mon, November 09, 2009
Gay marriage activists seek momentum in New York
By Edith Honan
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gay rights activists are looking to a possible vote to legalize same-sex marriage in New York State on ...
Wed, November 04, 2009
Maine voters latest to turn down gay marriage
By Ros Krasny
PORTLAND, Maine (Reuters) - Voters in Maine on Tuesday overturned a law allowing same-sex couples to wed, dealing a fresh setback to ...
Sat, October 24, 2009
Gay undergoes successful groin surgery
By Gene Cherry
SALVO, North Carolina (Reuters) - World 100 meters silver medalist Tyson Gay has successfully undergone surgery on a painful groin problem that ...
Wed, October 14, 2009
U.S. gay marriage case clears hurdle
By Peter Henderson
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A California gay marriage case that backers hope will reach the U.S. Supreme Court cleared a hurdle ...
Thu, October 01, 2009
Court to hear gay divorce in Texas, despite gay marriage ban
DALLAS (Reuters) - A judge in Dallas ruled on Thursday that the state court on which she sits has the jurisdiction to hear a divorce ...
Thu, September 24, 2009
California gay marriage groups launch ballot fight
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Gay rights activists hoping to win back the right to marry in California submitted a ballot proposal on Thursday for the ...
Sat, September 19, 2009
Gay fires Bolt warning for 2010
By Liu Zhen and Royston Chan
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Sprinter Tyson Gay said on Saturday that he will challenge Jamaican rival Usain Bolt's 100 ...
Fri, September 18, 2009
Obama admin: dismiss gay couple benefits lawsuit
By Jeremy Pelofsky
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Friday urged a U.S. court to dismiss a lawsuit by gay married couples from ...
Thu, September 17, 2009
Gay, bisexual teens at risk for eating disorders
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Gay, lesbian and bisexual teenagers may be at higher risk of binge-eating and purging than their heterosexual ...
Thu, September 17, 2009
TV dance show makes peace with U.S. gay community
By Jill Serjeant
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Popular reality TV show "So You Think You Can Dance" has made peace with America's gay community ...
Mon, September 14, 2009
Tom Ford fashions a poignant gay drama
By Deborah Young
VENICE (Hollywood Reporter) - Designer Tom Ford makes a surprisingly successful leap from the fashion industry to the big screen with "A ...
Mon, August 31, 2009
Ex-Miss California sues over gay marriage comment
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean has sued beauty pageant organizers claiming she was wrongfully fired for saying marriage should be ...
Mon, August 31, 2009
Gay heads long list of U.S. winners in Britain
By John Wardle
GATESHEAD, England (Reuters) - Sprinter Tyson Gay emerged from giant shadow cast by Usain Bolt to lead the United States' domination of ...
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