Alex Kingston and Emilia Fox to Play Lesbian Lovers in Upstairs, Downstairs
Finally, the Alex Kingston lesbian affair the collective imagination has been pining for since ER! Well, that may be a bit of an exaggeration but the good news is that the lovely and amazing Kingston’s Upstairs, Downstairs character will engage in a torrid, hidden lesbian affair with Silent Witness star Emilia Fox.
Commentary: Gay friends offer a unique source of support
He is beautiful, charming, intelligent and honest. He is the perfect man, and also, my gay best friend. The gay best friend isn't just some fashionable accessory. They are the supportive, straightforward kindred spirits who women value having in their lives. They want what we want: friendship.
Review: 'Pariah' offers coming-of-age tale with twist
An urban black teen lesbian (the extremely natural Adepero Oduye) struggles to find love and her place in the world in this fine coming-of-age film.
Speaker Quinn’s Friendship With Lobbyist to Pose Test in Mayoral Bid
The close relationship between Christine C. Quinn, the City Council speaker, and Emily Giske, a well-connected lobbyist, will present a challenge to both women as the 2013 New York City mayor campaign approaches.
Inspirational sounds
Steve Schalchlin of New York City has never lived in Olympia, but the city has become like a second home to him because of a deep friendship born in difficult times.
Little changes since repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
Many “out” gay and lesbian Soldiers say they haven’t noticed much change in Army culture since the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” Sept. 20, and many still remain in the closet to those with whome they serve.
Nut Hut celebrates diversity, 30 years in business
Nut Hut - formerly Kathy's Nut Hut - opened in 1982 and although it has a history of lesbian ownership, it attracts all types of people. There is only one rule at Nut Hut: customers must show acceptance and respect, and if they do, friendship and drinks will flow.
Review: "Pariah's" mesmerizing journey gets bogged down
"Pariah," writer-director Dee Rees' feature debut, achieves a difficult, intriguing balance. It's at once raw and dreamlike, specific to a particular, personal rite of passage yet widely relatable in its message of being true to oneself.
Weekend Meme: Ryan Murphy's "The New Normal" Gets a Pilot, Red Hot Chili Peppers Still Haven't Bought Shirts, and What ...
NBC has given a pilot order to Ryan Murphy's The New Normal , about a gay couple and the woman they turn to as a surrogate. The show is expected to star The Book of Mormon's Andrew Rannells , who also just extended his Broadway contract until 2013.
Homosexuality in history
The alphabet soup associated with queer activism, GLBT, or its heftier cousin, LGBTQIA, is a mouthful even for those sympathetic to gay rights. For those not in the know, those letters stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, questioning, intersex and asexual. It’s a set of terms that attempts to cover the complex spectrum of sexual identities and attraction. But many still believe the ...