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Gigi Gorgeous Getty & Anthony Allen Ramos to Host GLAAD's GRAMMYs Red Carpet Coverage
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2024

GLAAD recognizes both the meteoric expansion of LGBTQ representation in music and the influence LGBTQ artists have had on the music industry at-large over the last several years. As such, GLAAD's presence on the Grammys red carpet, co-hosted by Gigi Gorgeous Getty and GLAAD's Anthony Allen Ramos.

Terrence McNally and More to Be Inducted to the LGBTQ Wall of Honor
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2023

The International Imperial Court System and the National LGBTQ Task Force are honoring seven legends of the LGBTQ movement as 2023 National LGBTQ Wall of Honor inductees at the historic Stonewall Inn. Among those being honored this year is playwright Terrance McNally.

About Face Theatre To Present Leppen Leadership Awards At Special Event in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023

About Face Theatre announced the recipients of their Leppen Leadership Awards, to be presented at an awards ceremony on May 14.

Hulu to Stream Ryan Murphy's Award-Winning Hit Shows from FX and 20th Television
by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2022

Hulu will stream three of Ryan Murphy’s most acclaimed and award-winning hit shows from FX and 20th Television, American Crime Story, American Horror Story and Pose, it was announced today by Joe Earley, President of Hulu. Check out the details on the upcoming streaming shows now!

Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2022

Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full list of nominees now!

Billy Porter, Neil Patrick Harris, Anderson Cooper & More Named to Marquis Who's GBTQ+ Catalysts for Change Maker's List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2021

Marquis Who's Who has announced the honorees for its June Maker’s List, featuring figures from the LGBTQ+ community as catalysts for change in recognition of Pride Month. Each month, the Marquis Maker’s List highlights both renowned and lesser-known individuals, who have proved to be remarkable and pioneering in their fields of endeavor.

HBO's BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME Debuts November 21
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2020

HBO's BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME, a gripping adaption of the New York Times #1 bestselling book by Ta-Nehisi Coates and the Apollo stage performance of the same name, debuts SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Ryan Murphy Will Produce a Series on Jeffrey Dahmer For Netflix
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2020

Ryan Murphy's next project for Netflix has been announced, a limited series on Jeffrey Dahmer.

BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME Debuts Nov. 21 on HBO
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 30, 2020

HBO's BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME will debut SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, with Mahershala Ali, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Angela Davis, Tip 'T.I.' Harris, Mimi Jones, Ledisi, Greg Alverez Reid, Nate Smith and Olivia Washington rounding out the previously announced cast

DEVONTE HYNES' Score of 'We Are Who We Are' Available on Milan Records October 2nd
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 21, 2020

Milan Records today announces the release of Luca Gudagnino’s WE ARE WHO WE ARE (ORIGINAL SERIES SCORE) featuring music by producer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter and vocalist DEVONTÉ HYNES.

MJ Rodriguez, Jharrel Jerome & More Join HBO's BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 26, 2020

Variety reports that Jharrel Jerome, MJ Rodriguez, and seven more actors have joined the cast of HBO's adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates' 'Between the World and Me.'

African American Film Critics Association Hosts 2nd Annual AAFCA TV Honors on Saturday, August 22
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2020

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) handed out 11 awards, two honorary awards, and the inaugural AAFCA ADCOLOR Breakout Creative of the Year award today to celebrate the excellence, innovation and diversity in television this year. 

Jeremy Pope and Janet Mock Team Up For Film About Sammy Davis Jr. & Kim Novak
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 30, 2020

Jeremy Pope and Janet Mock have teamed up for the upcoming film Scandalous! 

Broadway Catch Up: June 26 - Ben Platt, Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Dame Judi Dench, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2020

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out this weekend's highlights from some of your favorites, including Ben Platt, Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Dame Judi Dench, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 6/26: New Opening Dates For AMERICAN BUFFALO and THE MINUTES, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2020

Today's top stories: new opening dates have been announced for American Buffalo and The Minutes!

VIDEO: Cast and Producers from POSE Perform Billy Porter's 'Love Yourself'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 25, 2020

In a first look at the upcoming POSE-A-THON special, the cast and producers of the hit FX series Pose perform Billy Porter's Hit Song a?oeLove Yourself.a??

BWW Blog: Representation - The Fear of Seeing Yourself or Why I Regret Not Listening to A Strange Loop Sooner
by Student Blogger: Michael Bailey - Jun 22, 2020

I'm being represented and now my experiences, especially being a composing/theory major in college, with the way songs I write are perceived are now being shown in a song! How apropos!

Mj Rodriguez, Indya Moore, Harper Watters, and Councilman Antonio Brown Will Take Part in PROUD: BLACK & QUEER IN AMERICA
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2020

Multi-hyphenate performer and creator Dyllón Burnside will host the second installment in his virtual Pride conversation series with friends and influential community leaders today, Thursday, June 18th at 6:00pm ET on Instagram LIVE at @dyllonburnside.

GLOBAL QUEER READ-IN: A Virtual Pride Event Announced June 25
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2020

Over 30 LGBTQI writers, playwrights, activists, and artists will read passages on camera from their favorite influential works of queer literature and poetry for the first marathon Virtual Global Queer READ-IN. Join 2020 Pulitzer Prize winner Jericho Brown, Maryland Poet Laureate Grace Cavalieri, actor Alfre Woodard, playwright Charles Busch, writer/poet Alexis De Veaux, singer/songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins and more of this famous roster Thursday, June 25th starting at noon (Pacific Time) on Zoom and Twitch.

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