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Taylor Frey & Kyle Dean Massey's new 'spicy' gay holiday movie

Christmas comes prematurely as the actors bring authentic LGBTQ+ representation to the screen.

9 LGBTQ+ Hallmark Stars You Should Know

Hallmark is at the forefront of promoting queer talent.

Treat Williams, LGBTQ+ Ally in Gay-Themed Films, Dead at 71

Williams's roles included an undercover detective in a gay bathhouse in The Ritz and the supportive father of a gay man in The Christmas House.

The Hallmark hullabaloo

While shopping for a Father's Day card, an Advocate reader found a particularly offensive card made by Hallmark. So we contacted the greeting card company to find out what gives.

The Queer Elements of Hallmark's 'An Unexpected Christmas'

The holiday movie, which got its start at a famous Los Angeles gay bar, premieres Fridayon the Hallmark Channel.

The Hallmark Scandal Is a Sign of LGBTQ Progress, Not Backsliding

After a gay-positive ad was yanked from TV, Ellen Kahn of the Human Rights Campaign found a case for optimism, both personally and professionally.

Hallmark Is 'Open' to Making Gay Christmas Movies

The network has received some criticism for its lack of diversity in holiday entertainment.

Now on the Hallmark Aisle: Gay Marriage Cards

The nation's largest greeting card company is rolling out same-sex wedding cards -- featuring two tuxedos, overlapping hearts, or intertwined flowers -- with best wishes inside. ''Two hearts. One promise,'' one says.

Homophobe Bryan Fischer: Hallmark Caved to 'Gay Gestapo'

The hateful commentator once again uses Nazi imagery to refer to LGBTQ people.

Hallmark Removes 'Gay' Lyric From Holiday Ornament

After receiving a wave of criticism, Hallmark is apologizing for replacing the word 'gay' with 'fun' on a new holiday ornament.

Hallmark Hits Snag with Same-Sex Marriage Cards

The Idaho Values Alliance has urged the owner of seven Hallmark stores not to carry a set of four greeting cards that celebrate same-sex marriage... and the owner complied. Instead, he offered customers the option to special-order the cards. However, when The Advocate attempted to do just that, an employee was unable to place the order and suggested the best solution was to contact corporate headquarters in Kansas City.

The Hallmark Controversy Exposed One Million Moms' Death Rattle

When anti-LGBTQ groups try to pressure corporate America into bigotry, it rarely goes their way.

WATCH: Hallmark Embraces Equality for Valentine's Day

Two new advertisements from Hallmark feature real same-sex couples exchanging Valentine's Day cards, and kissing each other. 

Dan Bucatinsky Has an Idea for Hallmark and For Gay Dads Everywhere

Learn about the pitfalls of sharing Father's Day from Dan Bucatinsky, the author of Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight?

Hallmark's 'Good Witch' Seals Series Finale With a Same-Sex Kiss

The kiss between Kat Barrell's Joy and Kyana Teresa's Zoey is a first for the network. 

Zola Cuts Ties With Hallmark Channel for Pulling Lesbian Wedding Ad

Hallmark yanked all of the ads from wedding registry site Zola that included a lesbian wedding, but not the two ads that featured only opposite-sex couples.  

Jon Stewart Slams Liz Cheney, Mocks Hallmark Ornament

The Daily Show host mocks Hallmark's not-gay ornament and the Cheney family feud on latest edition of 'GayWatch.'

Hallmark Casts Mean Girls' Jonathan Bennett in 1st Gay Christmas Movie

The Christmas House is one of several LGBTQ+ holiday movies this season. 

Hallmark Channel's CEO Is Out a Month After Pulling Lesbian Wedding Ad

The network's president and CEO Bill Abbott has left the company a month after the decision to censor ads featuring a same-sex couple.