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Elton John shares heartbreaking health update: "I've lost my sight"

""I haven't been able to see the performance, but I have enjoyed it," Sir Elton John confessed while attending a charity gala night for The Devil Wears Prada musical on the West End.

Rapper Insults Caitlyn Jenner, Tweets Apology

Rapper Waka Flocka Flame insulted Caitlyn Jenner on Friday, saying she is 'marketing evil" and is an 'affront to God.' Following a backlash of criticism, he apologized and clarified his remarks on Twitter.

Trans Man Killed During Pride Parade, Suspect Arrested

A 25-year-old transgender man who was attacked during Munster, Germany's Christopher Street Day celebration last weekend has died after being violently attacked.

Gay Tech Exec Peter Thiel to Speak at RNC — Along With Cruz, Falwell

The billionaire cofounder of PayPal -- and Gawker's number 1 enemy -- secures a spot at the RNC, which is pushing its most anti-LGBT platform in its history.

Melissa Etheridge's Chappell Roan mash-up is the lesbian anthem we didn't know we needed

Rock legend Melissa Etheridge mashed up one of her classic songs with Chappell Roan's hit "Red Wine Supernova" in a magical coalescence of lesbian icons' music.

Twitter Account for Supposed Gay Soccer Star Goes Dark

There will be no press conference, as previously promised by @FootballerGay.

Op-ed: Obama’s Order Ices Out Some LGBTQ Immigrants

The executive order will help many immigrants on the path to citizenship, but it leaves behind others who have experienced violence, discrimination, and isolation, says Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement.

Trailblazing Judge Who Expanded LGBT Rights Found Dead in Hudson River

Sheila Abdus-Salaam had ruled that people without a biological or legal tie to a child could seek custody and visitation rights, an important decision for same-sex couples.

In NYT Op-ed, Bobby Jindal Defends Discriminatory 'Religious Freedom' Bill

The Louisiana governor and possible presidential candidate says corporate 'bullying' led to changes in such laws in Indiana and Arkansas.

Is Trans Over?

The beginning of the end of the gender binary may have arrived.

Lets Wait a While

Manhunt be damned! This Gen-Y college student is staying a virgin until he snags the right guy.

Cate Blanchett Dominates as Lesbian Conductor in Drama 'Tár'

"It wasn't written with Cate Blanchett in mind--it was written for Cate Blanchett," said director Todd Field.

Trump Supporters Shred Dolly Parton for Standing With Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin

It's almost as though they know nothing about 9 to 5 or her support of her LGBT fans. 

Why This Straight Grandpa Wants to Ban Conversion Therapy

California Congressman Mike Honda pulls back the curtain on the damaging, discredited practice known as "conversion therapy."

This Short Film Aims to 'Rehumanize' Immigrants

Caracol Cruzando, directed by a queer woman of color, uses animation to tell a story with roots in the filmmaker's life.

Are We Beyond Sexual Labels? NYC First Lady Says Yes

Chirlane McCray, who once identified as lesbian, is now married to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. Are questions about her sexuality "ridiculous"?     

Iowa’s six-week abortion ban is now in effect

The Iowa law bans abortions after cardiac activity is detectable in an embryo, something that can occur as early as six weeks of gestation. There are some exceptions to the ban, including for rape, incest and to save the life of the mother.

Op-ed: How Business Can Lead the Fight Against Bigoted Laws

Advocacy groups can't cede the argument on whether being LGBT is a sin, says the out cofounder of Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams.

Reading the Far-Right Sites: Transphobia, Islamophobia, and Clintonphobia

We read these sites so you don't have to.

Jerry Springer is the new David Hasselhoff

It's another celebrity-tears photo-op as Jordin wrests her "Now" from Blake's desperate hands and another season of American Idol goes out with a whimper...