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Amber Ruffin talks Kamala Harris, election optimism, and comedians as radical truthtellers

'There's no frickin way [Kamala Harris] is gonna lose,' says CNN's Have I Got News for You's out star Amber Ruffin.

New docuseries goes behind the curtain to explore the mysteries of 'The Wizard of Oz'

Mysteries of Oz: 85 Questions Answered will delve into the magic and the myths behind the making of the iconic 1939 film — and what it means to LGBTQ+ audiences.

How Wayne Brady found the courage to come out: 'I finally dealt with all those demons'

The Emmy-winning star of The Wiz opens up about how family support and finding self-love allowed him to come out as pansexual at 50.

Microsoft Funding Gay Cruises?

Times are good for young tech entrepreneur Lorenzo Thione, an Italian wiz whose search-engine company Powerset was recently purchased by Microsoft for $100 million.

EXCLUSIVE: Play Previously Unreleased Streisand Track

Among the more anticipated tracks on Barbra Streisand's upcoming album Release Me is "Home," her soaring, up-tempo take on the anthem from the musical The Wiz.

A midsummer night’s dream as equalpride celebrates the Pride covers of Out and The Advocate magazines

The event celebrated the magazines’ Pride Month cover stars, Jonathan Groff (Merrily We Roll Along) for Out and Wayne Brady (The Wiz) for The Advocate.

Open Letter to Barack Obama

Lesbian media wiz Ann Canas wants the Illinois senator to know that when he references religion in discussing why he can't support gay marriage, he sends a subtle message that being gay and being Christian are mutually exclusive.

Barbra Streisand Releasing Music From Her Private Vault

Next month Barbra Streisand will share 11 previously unreleased songs recorded during her five decades as the world's premiere female vocalist.

Broadway Legend André De Shields Finally Gets His Flowers

The acclaimed actor talks about the five decades he's spent working on Broadway, being a long-term survivor of HIV, and why he describes himself as "an unreconstructed hippie."

Quincy Jones and all the ways he made waves in queer music

The legendary music producer has died at 91.

Queen Latifah Pays Tribute to Craig Zadan at Hollywood Bowl

The entertainer honored the late producer, who was a longtime creative collaborator, with a song from Hairspray.

Amber Rose: A Wig Won't Make My Son Gay

The model blasted antigay commenters who objected to her son wearing a wig on Instagram.

These Writers Show Hollywood It's More Than Black & White

The Entertainers: Meet Lena Waithe and Justin Simien, two rising stars in the entertainment industry whose projects tackle what it means to be young, gay, and black in America.

Wayne Brady Involved in Fight After Car Crash in California

The entertainer, who recently came out as pansexual, was in an accident in Malibu, Calif., with another driver who was later charged with DUI and battery.

Maryland Man Admits Sending Terror Threats to LGBTQ+ Group, Allies

The man deliberated targeted supporters of the trans community.

'Wizard of Oz' to Get LGBTQ-Inclusive, Racially Diverse Remake

Kenya Barris says he'll write and direct a version that will reflect where the world is now.

Joel Schumacher, Gay Director of Lost Boys, St. Elmo's Fire, Has Died

Schumacher also famously took over the Batman franchise from Tim Burton. 

Google Tweak Stops 'Lesbian' Searches From Returning So Much Porn

The change came after a social media campaign demanding a better reflection of the term.

Chelsea Clinton Claps Back at Trump for His Outlandish Tweet About Her

Chelsea Clinton cheerfully fired back when Trump namechecked her to deflect from G20 criticism.