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New Rules for Oscars Best Picture Nominees Require More LGBTQ, Racial Minorities, and Women in Films

New standards for the Oscar’s best picture nominations require films to have racial, LGBTQ, and gender diversity, both in their films and behind the scenes. The rules, released on Tuesday (September 8), requ...

‘Judy’ and ‘Rocketman’ Snubbed in Oscar Nominations

Renee Zellweger and Elton John both received nominations for the 2020 Academy Awards, but neither of their films, Judy and Rocketman, respectively, received a nod for Best Picture in what some are calling a snu...

“Moonlight” Director Back Again with Must-See Holiday Film

In the summer of 2016, not many people had heard of the gay-themed film “Moonlight” – adapted from a play by Tarell Alvin McCraney – or its director Barry Jenkins. By the spring of the following year, the film ...

Kevin Hart Steps Down as Oscars Host After Homophobic Tweets and Comments

Comedian Kevin Hart announced on social media that he will be stepping down as host of this year’s Oscars because of his refusal to apologize for past homophobic tweets. “I have made the choice to step down ...

Transgender actress gives powerful performance in Acadamy Award-nominated ‘A Fantastic Woman’

One of the most unexpected successes of 2017 and a film just now starting to expand into wider release, “A Fantastic Woman” is an enthralling character study buoyed by a translucent turn by newcomer Daniela Veg...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, March 2

1. In a landmark move, the United Nations is sending a human rights expert to Argentina to assess anti-LGBT violence and discrimination in the country. Preliminary findings will be announced on March 10. 2. ...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, Feb. 27

1. Mack Beggs is a transgender young man from Texas. He just won the state's wrestling championship — in the girls' division. State law prohibits Beggs from competing in the boys' division. 2. In addition to...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, Jan. 25

1. "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" is coming to Netflix. The video streaming service will reboot the series with five new cast members, though the show's original creator, David Collins, will be involved. 2...

Your LGBT guide to the Academy Awards

“Did you watch the Super Bowl?” a friend asked.

“It’s not ‘til the 24th,” I replied.

Oh, I knew what he meant, and I watched Beyoncé’s halftime show, but he has his Super Bowl and I have mine.

Mine is the Academy Awards, the 85th edition of which takes precedence over any world events on Feb. 24.

Oscars tonight

Atlanta bars host watch parties for 83rd annual Academy Awards

A time of reckoning: Atlanta's LGBTQ community addresses racism problem

Trans Woman Ashley Diamond Sues Georgia Department of Corrections

Court Strikes Down Bans on Conversion Therapy as Violations of Free Speech

GLAAD Poll Reveals LGBTQ Support of Trump in Election Lower than Previously Reported

Is gay Atlanta rapper Anye Elite about to break out?

Amazon Prime’s Gay-themed Film ‘Uncle Frank’ Set to Debut

2020 Gift Guide: For Him

2020 Gift Guide: For Her