What stood out the most in a wild first game? What matters most for the rest of the series?

Tyrese Haliburton sent Game 1 to overtime with a dramatic buzzer-beater, and the Pacers pulled off their latest playoff comeback in a 138-135 win over the Knicks.

The Stars scored three power-play goals in a 5:26 span early in the third period to beat the Oilers 6-3 in their Western Conference final opener on Wednesday night.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that the shooting occurred near an event held at the Capital Jewish Museum.

November 27th, filmmaker and Year 1 GLAAD EMEI Cohort fellow, Alexander King unveiled the latest season of their series, Queerious, in a highly anticipated premiere that brought together creatives and fans of the show. It was a time to not only get a taste of what to expect this season, but also to ask questions [...]The post Filmmaker, Alexander King, Premieres Season 2 of Hit Series, Queerious first appeared on GLAAD.

The greatest play of a generation is going to be great just a little bit longer. Cole Escolas critically acclaimed playOh, Mary!is extending its run for a third time, now on Broadway through June 28, 2025. Escola is set to bow out of the role of the unhinged Mary Todd Lincoln on January 19, 2025 [...]The post Oh, Mary! Extends Run With New Lead Stepping in For Cole Escola in 2025 first appeared on GLAAD.

President-elect Donald Trump and his team are swiftly revealing important Cabinet, White House, and other key nominations for his second term. Trumps LGBTQ record is documented on the GLAAD Accountability Tracker and includes a history of deploying policies across federal agencies to target LGBTQ people. The LGBTQ records of his nominees includes: Marco RubioSecretary of [...]The post Trumps Nominees on the Record on LGBTQ Issues first appeared on GLAAD.

This December 2nd, 2024, Write It Out! (WIO!), a groundbreaking program founded by Afro-Queer playwright and HIV advocate Donja R. Love, captivated audiences at The Center in New York City with a powerful staged reading of ten-minute plays written by its 2024 cohort. Held in honor of World AIDS Day, the event showcased the transformative [...]The post Celebrating Courage and Creativity: Write It Out! 2024 Cohort Shines on Stage first appeared on GLAAD.

RuPauls Drag Raceis walking into season 17 purse first alongside 14 new queens competing for the title of Americas Next Drag Superstar and a cash prize of $200,000! Announced today was the star-studded lineup of guest judges joining mainstays Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews and Ts Madison. In the new trailer for the season [...]The post Meet the Queens and Celebrity Guest Judges for RuPauls Drag Race Season 17 first appeared on GLAAD.

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern and Western conference finals.

BILBAO, Spain -- Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has insisted he is unaware of any meetings about his future at the club, but said "whatever happens, happens" after ending Spurs' 17-year wait for a trophy.

Ruben Amorim has said he will not seek compensation from Manchester United if they decide he is not the right man for the job after the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Boston Legacy, a 2026 NWSL expansion franchise, will play its first season at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, due to delays with the redevelopment of its proposed home stadium.

Real Madrid forward Endrick will be out for two months and miss the Club World Cup with a hamstring injury, sources confirmed to ESPN.

The race-baiting grift is alive and well in South Africa.

Pope Leos fluency in English, Spanish and Italian will help him govern the global church and the Vatican.

Apple and India have invested years and billions of dollars in teaming up against China. India sees it as a strength. To President Trump, it looks like leverage.

The money would be invested on childrens behalf in the financial markets for them to use once they had grown up.

In the second episode of the fifth season of Canadas Drag Race, indigenous queensJaylene Tyme and Xana shared a special moment together as spoke about about their Mtis identities and it gets emotional. I grew up without my culture, Xana, who is from Vancouver, said in the Werk Room to her sisters. It feels [...]The post Canadas Drag Race QueensJaylene Tyme and Xanas Emotional Two-Spirit Connection is a Story of Representation and Reclamation on TV: We Are Family first appeared on GLAAD.

Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend. 1.) Luca Guadagninos highly-anticipated period romantic drama Queer is now in theaters! Based on William S. Burroughs semi-autobiographical novel, the pic is set in 1950s Mexico City, following [...]The post The GLAAD Wrap: Queer and Moana 2 in Theaters, Trailer for Doctor Who Christmas Special, New Music by Anna Shoemaker, Kesha, and More! first appeared on GLAAD.

Film Independent announced the nominations for the 40th annual edition of the Film Independent Spirit Awards on December 4 and there was a heavy inclusion of LGBTQ titles and performers in the film and TV categories. The award ceremony is set to take place on February 22nd at Santa Monica Beach in Southern California. Jane [...]The post Baby Reindeer, English Teacher, I Saw The TV Glow, In The Summers Among LGBTQ Spirit Award Nominations first appeared on GLAAD.

TikTok star Boman Martinez-Reid has made the switch to making real reality television with his new series Made For TV With Boman Martinez-Reid. The new six-episode series on Canadas Crave streaming service is out now on The Roku Channel and is a combo of a sitcom, mockumentary, and a reality series. In each episode, follows [...]The post Boman Martinez-Reid Explores Reality Shows In Made For TV, Talks Queer Representation and Creating Earnest Comedic Content first appeared on GLAAD.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in the case of U.S. v. Skrmetti, a significant case that may profoundly affect the accessibility of health care for transgender youth and their families across the country, as well as the autonomy of health care providers to deliver such care. The plaintiffs, families of transgender youth [...]The post These Are the Groups Fighting Access to Health Care for Trans Youth first appeared on GLAAD.

After Speaker Mike Johnson finalized a series of changes aimed at winning over holdouts, a key committee approved the measure. But its fate in a floor vote was far from assured.

There are important, commonsense things LGBTQ people and families can do to protect themselves to ensure our identities, families, and wishes are legally clear and respected. For decades, LGBTQ legal organizations and advocates have set the foundation and created pathways forward for us as LGBTQ people to be safe and recognized. Those include the ACLU [...]The post Keeping LGBTQ Families Safe: Recommendations and Best Practices first appeared on GLAAD.

A new season of BravosSouthern Charm is right around the corner and is queerer than ever! Season 10 of the hit reality series premieres December 5th and will introduce fans to a newcharmer,Ryan Albert. He joins Rodrigo Reyes inthe series in keeping LGBTQ representation at the heart of a Bravo fan favorite. The two caught [...]The post WATCH: Southern Charms Rodrigo Reyes and Ryan Albert Talk New Season, Bringing LGBTQ Representation to the South, and a Mystery Kiss with Someone on the Cast first appeared on GLAAD.

Transgender actress, activist and GLAAD Board Member Peppermint and GLAAD Transgender Advocacy Consultant Shane Diamond joined CNNs NewsNight with Abby Phillip last night in a rare televised live conversation about transgender issues that actually included transgender people themselves. The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday about Tennessees ban that prohibits access to the [...]The post Trans Voices Finally Part of the Conversation: Actress, Activist and GLAAD Board Member, Peppermint, Leads Discussion of Transgender Issues on CNN Roundtable first appeared on GLAAD.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a landmark case that could have widespread impacts on the availability of health care for transgender youth and their families nationwide, as well as the freedom of health providers to offer care. The case challenges Tennessees law banning health care such as hormone [...]The post RECAP: Oral Argument in Landmark Supreme Court Case on Transgender Health Care first appeared on GLAAD.

Originally posted: November 11, 2024 The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral argument on Dec. 4 in a landmark case regarding a Tennessee law banning health care for transgender youth. The case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, challenges Tennessees law banning health care such as hormone therapy and puberty-pausing medications for transgender youth under 18, [...]The post Fact Sheet: Landmark Supreme Court Case Challenging Tennessee Transgender Health Care Ban first appeared on GLAAD.

The Knicks led the Pacers by 14 points with under three minutes to play Wednesday night, but through an array of defensive mistakes and costly turnovers, they lost in overtime to open the Eastern Conference finals.

Gender identity is the accurate term to describe a persons internal sense of their own gender. Gender diverse people have existed throughout history and cultures around the world. The growing visibility of transgender and nonbinary people is not an ideology and their existence is not up for debate. Gender ideology is not a term transgender [...]The post Fact Sheet: Term to Avoid Gender Ideology first appeared on GLAAD.

In observation of World AIDS Day this year GLAAD reached out to the Gilead COMPASS Initiatives grassroots partner organizations who are working tirelessly to uplift their communities in the U.S. South. As of 2021, the South accounted for more than half (52%) of new HIV diagnoses in the United States. These nonprofit organizations are committed [...]The post Grassroots Organizations in the U.S. South Give An Update on Their Fights Against HIV and HIV Stigma first appeared on GLAAD.

Every December 1st, the world unites to commemorate World AIDS Day, a time to reflect on the lives affected by HIV/AIDS, honor the memories of those lost, and renew our commitment to ending the epidemic. This year, as we focus on reducing stigma and increasing awareness, it is crucial to spotlight the vital role of [...]The post The Vital Role of Black Voices in Combating HIV/AIDS Stigma first appeared on GLAAD.

When you think about book bans, which group do you hear the most in the media? Elected officials, from members of Congress all the way down ballot to state superintendents and school board members, probably rank among the top. Those who speak the loudest, provide the greatest shock value, and seek to divide are certainly [...]The post Book Ban Documentary Elevates Student Voices first appeared on GLAAD.

Recognized as a global epidemic since the early 1980s, HIV/AIDS continues to be one of the worlds deadliest viruses. While there is no vaccine or cure, HIV is preventable and can be managed with medication that slows the course of the virus. As GLAAD and many other experts have noted, two important factors that fuel [...]The post Fact Sheet: Correcting the Record on HIV/AIDS Misinformation Online first appeared on GLAAD.

Nature, Published online: 22 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09149-xAuthor Correction: Structure and topography of the synaptic V-ATPasesynaptophysin complex

Nature, Published online: 22 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09124-6Publisher Correction: Ageing limits stemness and tumorigenesis by reprogramming iron homeostasis

Nature, Published online: 22 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09123-7Publisher Correction: Multi-zonal liver organoids from human pluripotent stem cells

Arsenal have held the first exploratory discussions to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

The Drum Tower in Fengyang County, which dates to the 14th century, is one of many historical sites that have been renovated as cultural tourism has boomed.

Its a new month, which means new opportunities for queer TV! GLAAD is bringing you some highlights from LGBTQ TV premieres and returns throughout December. Check back on the first of each month for up-to-date coverage of LGBTQ-inclusive programming on television. December 3 Fortune Feimster: Crushing It! (Special Netflix) Fortune Feimster is back for [...]The post Must-See LGBTQ TV: December Premieres & Returns first appeared on GLAAD.

Rev. Elder Claude E. Bowen doesnt recall the month or the day he received his HIV diagnosis over the phone 32 years agobut he does remember the lack of concern in his doctors voice, being told his life expectancy would only be two years, and then living the next two years with reckless abandonment. And [...]The post What Does It Mean To Thrive Decades After An HIV Diagnosis? These Black Gay Elders Remain Unstoppable first appeared on GLAAD.

LGBTQ people and allies are speaking out about the upcoming groundbreaking oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court regarding access to health care for transgender youth. The case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, challenges Tennessees law banning health care such as hormone therapy and puberty-pausing medications for transgender youth under 18, while the same treatments remain available [...]The post Transgender Americans and Allies Look Ahead to Landmark Supreme Court Oral Argument on December 4 first appeared on GLAAD.

These queens are here to sleigh! One of the most tantalizing shows featuring some of the most iconic queens from across theDrag Race franchises has hit the road for their U.S. and Canadian tours in full holiday fashion. The impressive roster features Angeria Paris VanMichaels, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Crystal Methyd, Gisele Lullaby, Jimbo, Lady Camden, [...]The post Some of the Biggest Drag Race Stars Are Touring the U.S. in A Drag Queen Christmas Right Now Heres How to Get Tickets! first appeared on GLAAD.

HBOs Get Millie Black is a gripping new series that takes audiences on a journey through the complexities of identity, family, and community. Created by Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James, the show centers on ex-Scotland Yard detective Millie-Jean Black, who returns to Kingston, Jamaica, to work missing persons cases while grappling with her own fractured [...]The post WATCH: Exploring LGBTQ Representation and Jamaican Authenticity in HBOs Get Millie Black first appeared on GLAAD.

Subscribe nowThis week, Im writing to you from the Human Rights Watch Council Summit in Toronto, a three-day gathering that brings together key supporters and advocates to discuss and learn about the most pressing human rights issues.On Tuesday, I was honored to be invited by Mark Bonham to speak on an LGBTQ rights panel alongside Canadian Senator Kristopher Wells and Katherine Dudtschak, the President and CEO of HomeEquity Bank and the author of Sincerely, Katherine: Life, Gender, Inclusivity, and Leadership for the Future.Later that evening, I sat next to Reverend Brent Hawkes, who performed the first same-sex marriages in Canada in 2001.It was an honor to sit and listen to advocates from every continent speak about the global work Human Rights Watch does to push back against genocide, racism, childrens rights abuses and so much more.It made me think about our community and how laws and policies that attempt to roll back our rights are so often characterized as religious freedom issues.I think all of usLGBTQ people and allies alikeneed to reframe these attacks for what they are. If other minority groups were being put under the same microscope with the same vitriol and the same proposed policies in 2025, there wouldnt be a debate about whether theres merit to these ideas beyond the advancement of discrimination.Its time to drop the niceties, euphemisms and both sides arguments. As journalists, and as humans, lets call out attacks of all marginalized groups for what they are: human rights abuses and nothing less.Subscribe for LGBTQ-focused, accountability journalism.World-First Gonorrhoea Vaccine Launched by NHS England as Infections Soar (BBC)England will be the first country in the world to start vaccinating people against the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea.Ohio Republicans Introduce 'Natural Family Month' Bill, Excluding LGBTQ Families (NBC News)State Rep. Josh Williams said the bill is intended to support families most directly tied to the creation and raising of children.Russian Court Fines Apple for Violating LGBT Propaganda' Law (Reuters)A Russian court has fined U.S. tech giant Apple 10.5 million roubles (130,483 USD) in four separate administrative cases, three of which pertained to breaches of Russian rules on what Moscow calls LGBT propaganda, the Moscow courts' press office said on Monday.Which European Countries Are the Most and Least Progressive When It Comes To LGBTQ+ Rights? (Euronews)A new ranking shows how European countries are progressing when it comes to LGBTQ rights, with the UK and Hungary seeing the biggest drops.Subscribe nowWe won another award! We are so pleased to announce we are the winner of the Best Single Article for the coveted Neal Awards for our HIV prevention story. Thank you to Fierce Healthcare for working on the piece with us! See the full list of winners here. Over the next week, be on the lookout for new Uncloseted reporting: With WorldPride D.C. approaching, were kicking off our Pride coverage by diving into the past eight WorldPride events and what made them impactful, important, andin certain casescontroversial. On Tuesday, the rise of hookup apps like Grindr and Sniffies have revolutionized how gay men connect and hook up. But they're also fueling a Party and Play (PnP) culture thatfor many gay menresults in crystal meth addiction. As meth use spreads rapidly across these platforms, are the appswho are making millions of dollars of the backs of our communitydoing enough to curb the problem? Through powerful stories from those living through the crisis, this investigationproduced in partnership with Queer Kentuckyreveals the darker side of gay hook up apps and asks whether the tech companies are complicit in an epidemic thats destroying lives.Thanks for reading! Feel free to email me with questions, complaints and story ideas! Spencer Macnaughton, Editor-In-Chief spencer@unclosetedmedia.comIf objective, nonpartisan, rigorous, LGBTQ-focused journalism is important to you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor, Resource Impact, by clicking this button:Donate to Uncloseted Media

In multiple states this election year, voters signaled an overall shift away from parents rights issues, fear mongering, and partisan politics, including the rejection of anti-trans candidate for North Carolina governor Mark Robinson as well as other state and local educational posts. North Carolina voters also rejected Moms for Liberty-endorsed Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate [...]The post Voters Send Powerful Message to Anti-Trans, Moms for Liberty-aligned Candidates first appeared on GLAAD.

Its a musical. Its a drag show. Its for chosen family. Its for those who need a touch of queer culture in their lives. And with opening night over a month behind them, the cast and creatives behind the hilariously spectacular Drag: The Musical are gagged to be talk of the town! Starring some of [...]The post Drag: The Musical Evolves As One Of The Most Important Stories Being Told Off-Broadway As Drag Race Alums Visit Cast first appeared on GLAAD.

Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend. 1.) Fresh off of being named to BAFTA Breakthroughs 2024 cohort, trans Baby Reindeer star Nava Nau joined comedic thriller The Dregs. Set in Tuscany, the pic centers [...]The post The GLAAD Wrap: Premiere Dates for Yellowjackets and XO, Kitty, Trailers for Laid and The Dragon Prince, New Music by Omar Apollo, Kesha, and More! first appeared on GLAAD.

The Besties Brunch collection at this years NewFest: The 36th Annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival offered an inspiring and thought-provoking lineup of short films that highlight the diversity, resilience, and vibrancy of queer life. Through humor, depth, and heart, each film explored the complexities of love, identity, and community from the perspective of LGBTQ+ [...]The post Besties Brunch at NewFest: Celebrating Queer Life, Love, and Resistance at the 36th Annual LGBTQ+ Film Festival first appeared on GLAAD.