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US broadcasting regulator considers Section 28-style LGBTQ+ TV censorship
The public notice focuses on transgender and gender non-binary programming rather than the wider LGBTQ+ community
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Meta platforms ranked among worst for LGBTQ+ safety in new GLAAD report
Scoring around 39–41 out of 100 on GLAAD’s 2026 Social Media Safety Index, Meta, YouTube and X were grouped among those ranked worst for LGBTQ+ users
Culture Music
Mariah Carey is auctioning her ‘Protect the Dolls’ jacket worn at Brighton Pride, raising funds for trans organisation
“Protect the Dolls” has become a globally celebrated slogan this year in support of trans rights, worn by Pedro Pascal and many others
Culture Film & TV
Ilana Glazer, Alan Cumming, Elliot Page and more sign letter demanding better reality TV LGBTQ+ representation
The call for action from GLAAD is also supported by Pose actress Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Peppermint and Big Brother champ Frankie Grande
Culture
LGBTQ+ representation in gaming ‘woefully behind’ says new GLAAD study
Over half of queer players also reported experiencing harassment while playing online games, the study states
Culture Film & TV
GLAAD CEO calls for ‘culture-changing’ trans stories at 2024 Emmy Awards
"What the world sees on TV influences how we treat each other and the decisions we make," said Sarah Kate Ellis
Culture Music
Orville Peck shares moving musical tribute to Leslie Jordan
The Will & Grace star died in October 2022.
Culture Film & TV
LGBTQ show cancellations are damaging representation says GLAAD
"The power of inclusive storytelling is more crucial than ever," writes the LGBTQ media organisation.
News World
LGBTQ representation in film dropped in 2021, GLAAD report finds
Gay men made up the majority of LGBTQ characters in films in 2021.
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LGBTQ groups vow to fight Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill as it becomes law
Equality Florida has said it will "work to see it removed either by the courts as unconstitutional or repealed by the legislature."
Culture Film & TV
LGBTQ representation on TV ‘at record high’
"Hollywood is truly starting to recognize the power of telling LGBTQ stories," says GLAAD boss, Sarah Kate Ellis.
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Almost 6 in 10 LGBTQ Americans experienced discrimination in 2021, according to survey
The GLAAD survey looked at people's attitudes towards and understanding of LGBTQ community.
Culture Film & TV
GLAAD responds to Matt Damon f-slur remarks: ‘This word has no place in mainstream media’
"[The slur] has no place in mainstream media, social media, classrooms, workplaces, and beyond"
Culture Film & TV
Taylor Swift to be honoured for her LGBTQ allyship at the GLAAD Media Awards
The 'You Need to Calm Down' singer has established herself as music's most outspoken ally over the last 12 months.
Culture Film & TV
Lance Bass says it’s ‘incredible’ how Lil Nas X was accepted after coming out
The *NSYNC singer came out in 2006 four years after the boy band went on hiatus
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‘Riverdale’ star Luke Perry has died at the age of 52
LGBTQ organisation GLAAD named the actor a 'friend to the community' following news of his death
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Madonna to be honoured with the Advocate for Change Award at the 2019 GLAAD Awards
The singer has always been an outspoken supporter of the LGBT+ community
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ pulled as nominee for GLAAD Media Award after sexual assault allegations made against director
Bryan Singer - who helmed the production - has been accused of multiple sexual assault allegations
Culture Film & TV
LGBT characters of colour outnumber white LGBT characters on TV for the first time
According to GLAAD's latest survey found that LGBT representation has increased across the board
Culture Film & TV
Britney Spears to appear at GLAAD’s Spirit Day for LGBT youth
The pop icon will appear at the kick-off rally for annual event against LGBT bullying and harassment on Thursday (18 October).