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Seeking A More Inclusive Church, Austen Hartke Advocates for Transgender Persons of Faith

Seeking A More Inclusive Church, Austen Hartke Advocates for Transgender Persons of Faith | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Austen Hartke Invites Honest, Scripture-based Conversation About Transgender Christians

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'Roseanne'’s Darlene Conner and the Queer Characters Who Hide in Plain Sight

'Roseanne'’s Darlene Conner and the Queer Characters Who Hide in Plain Sight | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Sara Gilbert's Darlene wasn't gay, but she became an icon to the LGBTQ community.

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Kacey Musgraves Dreams Of A Day When ‘We Have A Gay Country Music Icon’

Kacey Musgraves Dreams Of A Day When ‘We Have A Gay Country Music Icon’ | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

“If we had someone who could be that voice, a first-person account of that voice in our genre, I think it could be a really powerful thing.”

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Richard Skipper Celebrates Broadway and off-Broadway Firsts…and More!

Richard Skipper Celebrates Broadway and off-Broadway Firsts…and More! | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Featuring Lane Bradbury, who created the role of Dainty June in the original Broadway production of the classic show Gypsy starring Ethel Merman; Annie Hughes off-Broadway Closer Than Ever; Lauren Mufson Broadway and National Touring companies of Mamma Mia!; Marta Sanders Best Little Whorehouse In Texas Original Company; AND A MYSTERY GUEST!

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Black, Gay and Losing Faith - The New York Times

Black, Gay and Losing Faith - The New York Times | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it
In Uzodinma Iweala’s new novel, “Speak No Evil,” a young man’s journey of self-discovery runs into opposition from his parents and their church.
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The Evolution of One of Fiction’s Gay Liberators

The Evolution of One of Fiction’s Gay Liberators | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Alan Hollinghurst, one of England’s most celebrated novelists, has changed with the times and found new ways to surprise.

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Alan Hollinghurst sketches the evolution of gay rights in latest historical novel, 'The Sparsholt Affair'

Alan Hollinghurst sketches the evolution of gay rights in latest historical novel, 'The Sparsholt Affair' | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it
'The Sparsholt Affair' by Alan Hollinghurst is an assured work of historical fiction tracing the evolution of gay rights, but it never quite coheres.
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The 2018 Academy Awards' Queerest Moments

The 2018 Academy Awards' Queerest Moments | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

From leather harnesses to powerful performances, queer Hollywood was out in full force.

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Tinseltown's Queer! Vintage LGBT Television Comes Out of the Closet!

Tinseltown's Queer! Vintage LGBT Television Comes Out of the Closet! | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

“Tinseltown’s Queer”, produced and hosted by Nicholas Snow, aired on Los Angeles-area television for most of the 1990’s. With the launch of PromoHomo.TV in the Spring of 2016, he brought this episode literally out of the closet to share with his growing worldwide audience, the majority of whom were not even born with this particular …

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A painful coming-of-age debut novel of a gay teen whose family is sundered by suicide

A painful coming-of-age debut novel of a gay teen whose family is sundered by suicide | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it
The debut novel from Patrick Nathan tackles difficult issues and ends with a road trip to Los Angeles, swinging between successful and not.
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Outfest Announces Lineup for the 2018 Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival

Outfest Announces Lineup for the 2018 Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 #OutfestFusion LGBTQ People of Color Film Festival!

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Runaways, Black Lightning, and a new kind of LGBT representation

Runaways, Black Lightning, and a new kind of LGBT representation | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it
Are we entering a brand new era of LGBTQ+ representation?
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Gap Launches 'Archive Reissue - Logo Remix' Collection with Original Film and Remixed Musical Track

Gap Launches 'Archive Reissue - Logo Remix' Collection with Original Film and Remixed Musical Track | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Gap, the iconic American clothing brand, today announces the launch of Gap 'Archive Reissue – Logo Remix,' a collection of apparel for men and women highlighting one of the most recognized logos in the world. For almost 50 years, the Gap logo has represented the heritage of the Gap brand and its relevance in culture. To celebrate its evolution, the 'Logo Remix' collection includes signature Gap styles, including tees, sweatshirts, and rugby shirts, thoughtfully designed with logos from throughout the decades.

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New Show "Lake Winfield" Dares to Tackle Queerness During the Era of Slavery in the Southern US

New Show "Lake Winfield" Dares to Tackle Queerness During the Era of Slavery in the Southern US | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

“We know what you must be thinking,” explains Jared Walker, creator of "Lake Winfield." “Please, not another slave narrative.” Bawn TV disagreed and took on "Lake Winfield," an ambitious, adventurous period piece set in 1860.

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With 'This Close,' Josh Feldman Puts Deaf, Gay Lives In The Spotlight

With 'This Close,' Josh Feldman Puts Deaf, Gay Lives In The Spotlight | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it
The actor and writer helps set a new milestone for intersectional representation on TV.
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A Gay Teen Romance, Sealed With A Peck: 'Love, Simon' : Monkey See

A Gay Teen Romance, Sealed With A Peck: 'Love, Simon' : Monkey See | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Come for the rom-com elements, familiar and dutiful though they are. Stay for the film's sensitive, specific and closely observed coming-out storyline, which feels new — and important.

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Daniel Mallory Ortberg on Transitioning and His New Book

Daniel Mallory Ortberg on Transitioning and His New Book | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The beloved internet writer talks to Heather Havrilesky about his new identity.

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Breaking Glass Pictures Nabs U.S. Rights to ‘My Big Gay Italian Wedding’

Breaking Glass Pictures Nabs U.S. Rights to ‘My Big Gay Italian Wedding’ | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it
Italy’s True Colours has closed deals following the European Film Market on a slew of titles, including comedy “My Big Gay Italian Wedding,” which is currently performing well at the Italian box office and will be released in the U.S. by Breaking Glass Pictures. Breaking Glass, which is run by industry veterans Richard Wolff and Richard Ross, has also picked up Italian drama “Tainted Souls” from True Colours. North American rights to body-swa
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Peter Travers: 'Love, Simon' Is 'John Hughes for Woke Audiences'

Peter Travers: 'Love, Simon' Is 'John Hughes for Woke Audiences' | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Touching love story from TV's Greg Berlanti is moving, sensitive and a complete winner

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As The Sun Rises, a new, one-off LGBT drama

As The Sun Rises, a new, one-off LGBT drama | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it
A same sex affair ends up with one death, two in the dock and an explosive finale. | Check out 'As The Sun Rises, a new, one-off LGBT drama' on Indiegogo.
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VIDEO: The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin Documentary At LGBT Film Festival in Palm Springs

The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin is a new documentary and was the Opening Night film for the 2017 LGBT Cinema Diverse Fil

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Oscar Wilde biopic by Everett hails 'Christ-like' gay icon

Oscar Wilde biopic by Everett hails 'Christ-like' gay icon | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Gay cinema pioneer Rupert Everett said his new biopic about legendary literary dandy Oscar Wilde captures him as a "Christ-like" figure who sacrificed himself for the future global LBGTQ rights movement. Everett penned, directed and starred in his years-long passion project about the flamboyant

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Troye Sivan: ‘There’s power in living openly while being gay’

Troye Sivan: ‘There’s power in living openly while being gay’ | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

With his Madonna referencing music and porn star-featuring video, the vlogger turned musician is redefining what it is to be a male pop star

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Desperado LGBT Film Fest Coming to Paradise Valley Feb. 9 to 11

Desperado LGBT Film Fest Coming to Paradise Valley Feb. 9 to 11 | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Here's what to expect at the 2018 Desperado LGBT Film Festival at Paradise Valley Community College.

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Oscar front-runner 'Fantastic Woman' tells an illuminating transgender story

Oscar front-runner 'Fantastic Woman' tells an illuminating transgender story | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The Spanish-language movie — nominated for the best-foreign-language film Academy Award — is a hypnotic, heart-rending meditation on grief and otherness, following a young transgender waitress named Marina (trans actress Daniela Vega) who attempts to pick up the pieces of her shattered life after the sudden death of her much older partner, Orlando (Francisco Reyes). But her mourning is hindered by Orlando's estranged family, who passive aggressively — then violently — try to bar her from his funeral because she's trans.

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