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Neil Patrick Harris and partner David Burtka expecting twins
Neil Patrick Harris confirmed rumors on Saturday, and announced via Twitter that he and longtime partner David Burtka are expecting twins in the fall. The pair have already started planning their baby shower.
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Mexico supreme court orders gay marriages recognized country wide
Mexico’s supreme court ruled Tuesday that same-sex marriages in Mexico City must be recognized in all 31 states throughout the country, though the ruling does not mean other states have to allow their own gay weddings.
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High court upholds Mexico City same-sex marriage law
Mexico’s Supreme Court upheld a landmark law this week, permitting same-sex marriages in Mexico City, and rejecting the conservative federal government’s claim that the law is unconstitutional because it threatens the institution of the family.
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CBS plans more gay characters since receiving ‘failing’ score from GLAAD
CBS has announced plans to add more gay characters to its fall line-up after receiving a “failing” grade in the annual media survey by GLAAD that monitors the portrayal of gay, lesbian and transgender people on television.
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Spiderman comics to feature gay kiss on October cover
A comic classic, The Amazing Spiderman, will debut what is likely the first gay kiss to be featured on the cover of a mainstream comic book. Kudos to Marvel Comics for illustrating that the LGBT community is a normal part of everyday society.
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First gay couples wed as Argentina gay marriage law takes effect
Gay couples rushed to tie the knot in Argentina on Friday, two weeks after the country became the first in Latin America to grant them the same marriage rights as heterosexual couples.
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GLAAD gives MTV high marks in fourth annual Network Responsibility Index
MTV has been awarded high marks from Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), earning an “Excellent” rating from the advocacy group for its portrayal of gay, lesbian and transgender people on television.
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Renee Zellweger signs petition in support of gay marriage
Props to actress Renee Zellweger, who showed her support for marriage equality this week by taking a break from her daily dose of caffeine at a Los Angeles-area Starbucks to sign a petition supporting same-sex marriage.
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Argentina becomes first Latin America country to legalize gay marriage
Argentina has become the first country in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage, following a 15-hour debate that lasted into the early hours of Thursday morning.
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‘Today’ show opens annual wedding contest to gay couples
Just days after it was revealed that the Today Show‘s “Modern Day Wedding” contest excluded gay and lesbian couples, NBC — bowing to activist pressure — has opened the contest to same-sex couples, and is extending the entry deadline to allow gay couples time to participate.