LGBTQ Representation Climbed in 2018 Studio Films, But Trans Characters ‘Completely Absent’
GLAAD survey shows that 18.2% of major studio releases included LGBTQ characters in 2018, up from a low-point set in 2017
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‘Gay Muslim’ Instagram Account Vanishes After Pressure From Indonesian Officials
The Facebook-owned app says it didn’t remove the account despite pressure from religious hardliners to have it purged
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16 Favorite New LGBTQ TV Characters in 2018, From ‘Riverdale’ to the Cast of ‘Pose’ (Photos)
Ryan Murphy and Netflix have led the way in LGBTQ representation with shows like “American Horror Story” and “The Haunting of Hill House”
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Why This Muslim Director Has Been Screening His Movie in Secret Locations Across Middle East
Sam Abbas’ debut feature, “The Wedding,” has been shown in speakeasy-type venues by invitation only
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Caitlyn Jenner Reverses Trump Endorsement: ‘I Was Wrong’
“Believing that I could work with Trump and his administration to support our community was a mistake”
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Revry Relaunches Streaming Service With an Ad-Supported Option (Exclusive)
For a limited time, streamer’s entire library of content will be available on ad-supported option
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LGBTQ Hollywood: 17 Stars Who’ve Come Out Since Last Year’s Coming Out Day (Photos)
Janelle Monae, Rita Ora, Lee Pace and more join Hollywood’s LGBTQ community
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Women Had Fewer Speaking Roles on Film Last Year Than a Decade Ago, Study Finds
Men outnumbered women last year more than 2 to 1
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‘Pose’ Producer Janet Mock Talks Groundbreaking FX Drama, Looks Ahead to Season 2
Activist and writer made her foray into TV with Ryan Murphy series, becoming the first trans woman of color to write and direct an episode of television
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Nancy Pelosi Clarifies ‘I’m LGBTQ’ Comment
Spokesman tells TheWrap what the congresswoman really meant
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Two LGBTQ Marvel Movie Characters in the Works
When asked if a gay, bi, LGBTQ or out character was in the works for the MCU? Marvel Studios Chief Kevin Feige responded “Yes”
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Emma Gonzalez Among The Advocate’s Champions of Pride Honorees
Gonzalez will accept honor June 1 at LA’s Beverly Center
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Janelle Monae Comes Out, Dedicates Album to LGBTQ Youth: ‘Be Proud’
“I’m open to learning more about who I am,” the award-winning actress says
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China’s Weibo Reverses Decision to Censor LGBT Content
Social-media giant caved to public pressure following Friday announcement on “clean up” campaign
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‘Altered Carbon’ Creator on How Show Could Examine LGBTQ Issues in Season 2
Laeta Kalogridis tells TheWrap Netflix’s new sci-fi series has “barely scratched the surface” of its technological implications
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‘Queer Eye’ Creator Tells Us Why Netflix’s Reboot Isn’t Just So 2003
“There’s still a lot of young women and men out there who don’t have mentors or folks that look like them or are like them on television,” David Collins tells TheWrap
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‘Lady Bird,’ ‘Call Me by Your Name,’ ‘Will & Grace’ Among GLAAD Media Awards Nominees
Jay-Z will receive a special honor for his song “Smile” about his mother’s coming out story
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Dave Chappelle Addresses Backlash Over Trans Jokes in Netflix Special ‘Equanimity’
Comedian says “those types of choices do not disqualify you from a life with dignity and happiness and safety”
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LGBTQ Characters on TV Reach All-Time High, GLAAD Reports
Even with more LGBTQ characters than ever, diversity still lacking as white men fill most roles
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Stars Speak Up on Spirit Day, Against LGBTQ Bullies: ‘Take a Stand’
Laverne Cox, Kate Walsh, Sean Hayes, Celine Dion and more go purple
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Chelsea Manning Blasts Trump’s Transgender Military Ban: ‘Sounds Like Cowardice’
Manning, whose sentence for leaking classified information was commuted by Obama, stands up to trolls on Twitter
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Transgender Actors Call for Representation: ‘We’re Not All Serial Killers’ (Video)
“Imagine if all the movies in the theater were coming-of-age stories… That’s what it’s like for us”
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Inside LA Pride’s 2017 Music Festival with Brandy, Chromeo and Tommy Lee (Photos)
Over 62,000 people filled a block in West Hollywood for a sprawling three-stage, two-day music festival
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Star Dave Bautista Has No Time for Homophobia
Wrestler-turned-actor says he is a “proud son of a lesbian”
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Instagram Turns LA’s ‘Pink Wall’ Landmark Into a Rainbow for Pride Month (Photos)
Hannah Hart, L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti, and Instagram COO Marne Levine are set to unveil an “IRL Filter” on one of the most Insta-worthy spots in Los Angeles
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Oprah Says She Received Racist Hate Mail for Starring in Ellen DeGeneres’ Coming Out Episode (Video)
Laura Dern, who also appeared in the episode, says she didn’t receive offers for a year
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YouTube Says LGBTQ ‘Restricted Mode’ Filter Problem Is Fixed
Move follows outcry from community
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Caitlyn Jenner to Republicans Who Don’t Protect LGBTQ Rights: ‘I’m Coming After You’ (Video)
The transgender celebrity tells Diane Sawyer she voted for Trump but is not happy with the party
