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Tourmaline to release historic biography about Marsha P. Johnson

Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson will be the first full-length biography of the queer icon ever to be published.

Elton John Biopic 'Rocketman' Soars at Box Office

The film sees its global take rise to over $56 million.

Our LGBT History -- From da Vinci to DeGeneres

During LGBT History Month, it's important to remember the contributions to culture and society LGBTQ people have made.

7 Biographies to Add to Your LGBTQ Library

In an era of tell-all memoirs, these biographies tell the story of activists and artists who died before they could offer their own.

The Top 10 Queer Biopics You've Never Seen

You might have seen Milk, Boys Don't Cry and The Imitation Game, but what about these lesser seen films about famous LGBT folks?

Freddie Mercury's Life Is the Story of HIV, Queer Identity

The short, monumental existence of a queer rock star and the history of HIV are all wrapped up in one fascinating rock biography.

What Came of the Stonewall Rebels

With today marking the anniversary of Stonewall, we take a look at some of the people who participated in the riots and how Stonewall shaped their lives.

How Lesbian Singer Norma Tanega Took Hollywood by Storm

A friend of the lesbian folk legend Norma Tanega, whose song 'You're Dead' has a second life in What We Do in the Shadows, shares memories from her career and old gay Hollywood.

The queerness of King James I, of Bible fame

He commissioned the version of the Bible used by many Christians and being hawked by Donald Trump. The king and a male lover are also the subjects of a new miniseries, Mary and George.

All The LGBTQ Books We Loved in 2019

From queer romance novels to self-help, antiracism to scientific query, this year we read them all. Here are some of the best.

Here are 15 books you should read this Pride Month

From books about trans identity to queer history, here are some of the best books to help understand and revel in LGBTQ+ identity and its intersections. What books would you recommend?

Politician Brian Sims Is in Love, and His Constituents Know It

The Pennsylvania legislator recently featured his partner in new campaign materials, something he was long warned against doing.

Art's Forgotten Widow

When legendary queer artist Keith Haring died, he left behind his longtime partner Juanito (Xtravaganza) Rivera, cutting him out of his will and leaving him to obscurity.

Women Who Paved the Way: Author Carson McCullers

Today's queer woman to know was one of the greatest authors of the 20th century. 

Blink and You'll Miss Freddie Mercury's Queerness in Bohemian Rhapsody Trailer

Rami Malek is a ringer for Freddie Mercury in the high-energy teaser trailer for the film about him, but his queerness and battle with AIDS are almost nonexistent. 

Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody Are No Wins for LGBTQ Representation

Many on social media criticized the Golden Globes Best Picture winners -- both about queer musicians -- as problematic.

New TV Series Will Show Leonardo da Vinci as the Gay Man He Was

Though it's well recorded that the iconic artist loved men, people are just now acknowledging it.

Outfest Slams Gay White Men Who 'Co-Opted' Trans History

In honoring a short on Marsha P. Johnson, a juror at the LGBT film festival sent a strong message about authority in the arts.

Scholastic Separates LGBTQ+ Titles at Book Fairs in Response to Book Bans

The publisher's action is drawing criticism from teachers, librarians, and advocacy groups.

Lambda Literary Announces 2014 Winners

Honorees included Alison Bechdel and Kate Bornstein, as well as the first ever Lammy given to an LGBT graphic novel.