‘The Favourite’ Leads LGBT-Inclusive Oscar Noms

The 91st Academy Awards announced the nominees for its class of 2019 with “The Favourite” and “Roma” tying for the most recognition with 10 nominations each. “The Favourite” earned nominations for its three ...
A Fantastic Woman

5 LGBTQ things you need to know today, March 5

1. Last night's Academy Awards were historic for LGBTQ filmmakers and actors. "A Fantastic Woman" star Daniela Vega became the first openly transgender presenter in Oscar history, and the Chilean movie won in t...

Owner of Atlanta gay bar Oscar’s dies at 65

Ed Akers, left, and his partner and co-owner Chris McDonald. (Photo courtesy Byrd & Flanigan Crematory and Funeral Service) Edward J. Akers, owner of Midtown Atlanta gay bar Oscar's, has died at the age...
Ryan Lee

Ryan Lee: ‘Moonlight’ shines through all the shade

It feels like “Moonlight” has broken my heart every other beat for the past few months. I was delirious when I reserved seats for an advance screening, hence my friend and I making it to the ticket-taker at Atl...

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...