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New York Rangers forward Sean Avery, who recorded a video in support of marriage equality, was criticized Monday by a Canadian sports management executive, who took to Twitter with a series of posts knocking gay marriage.

New York Rangers forward Sean Avery has recorded a video in support of marriage equality, becoming one of only a few active athletes in American team sports to voice support for LGBT rights.

Peter Vidmar, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics and devout Mormon, stepped down Friday as the chief of mission for the 2012 U.S. Olympic team in the wake of growing criticism of his public opposition to gay marriage.

Blake Shelton, Country Male Vocalist of the Year and a judge on “The Voice,” came under fire from GLAAD and LGBT advocates and allies on Thursday today a homophobic Twitter post about beating up another man for touching him.

Ricky Martin, appearing on the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on Tuesday, spoke candidly about his struggle to come out as gay because he thought homosexuality was “evil.”

An amazing new commercial for Google’s Chrome web browser aired during Tuesday night’s episode of “Glee” on FOX, and showcased the “It Gets Better” project.

Donald Trump likes to say he “likes” gays and lesbians, but just doesn’t believe in our having equal rights.

Roger McDowell, the Atlanta Braves pitching coach who hurled homophobic remarks and threats at fans at a San Francisco ball game last weekend, was suspended Sunday for two weeks without pay, announced Major League Baseball.

The Atlanta Braves on Friday placed pitching coach Roger McDowell on administrative leave while they investigate allegations that he made homophobic remarks, obscene gestures and threatened fans at baseball game in San Francisco last weekend.

Rosie O’Donnell will not be staying at the Trump Chicago hotel while she tapes her new talk show for the Oprah Winfrey Network, a rep for O’Donnell told The Advocate on Tuesday. Last week, O’Donnell mentioned on a radio show that she was going to stay at the Trump property while looking at real estate […]

Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell has been accused of targeting a group of male fans at a Giants game in San Francisco last weekend, allegedly asking them, “Are you a homo couple or a threesome?”

Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) opposes gay marriage, opposes civil unions, wants to reinstate “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and tells FOX News’ Chris Wallace that gays have the “right” to “employment” (and paying taxes, presumably), but deserve no “privileges.”

TIME magazine on Thursday revealed the TIME 100, the magazine’s eighth annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Featured in this year’s list is out actor and singer Chris Colfer.

OK, these folks are all heroes to begin with. And then, they have the sense of humor to pull this off. I don’t think any of these soldiers are going to have a problem serving with openly gay soldiers. Just sayin’…

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers have created a new public service announcement video promoting diversity. The video comes just one week after Bryant lashed out at a referee during a nationally televised game, calling him a “fucking faggot.”

The American Bar Association has launched “The Kids are Listening,” a national social media campaign that features a new anti-bullying video, a new website, and a call to action for lawyers, judges and community members aimed at delivering positive messages to LGBTQ youth.

Out actor James Duke Mason has announced the launch of the Trailblazer Campaign, a new movement to encourage gay actors and musicians, as well as people in general, to come out and be honest about who they are.

“The Bully Project” is the first feature documentary film to explore “a year in the life” of bullying. The film captures the distress of bullying victims, the frustration of their parents, and in some cases, the overwhelming grief when bullying ends a life.

Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass.), one of only four openly gay lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives, gives a candid interview with Playboy magazine.

The Verizon ‘test guy’ who rose to fame with the catchphrase ‘Can you hear me now?’ is speaking publicly for the first time, and now that his contract is ending, he is discussing the pain he endured from becoming a celebrity — and has revealed that he is gay.