Tag: Hollywood

While mainstream Hollywood continues to catch up when it comes to LGBT+ representation in blockbuster movies, there are plenty of directors out there highlighting issues within the gay community through slick visuals. For now, some of the most compelling and hard-hitting LGBT+ cinema exists in short films. From tackling the homophobic world of football, to a teacher exploring the sex party scene in New York City, they are touching upon real life emotions that your local Odeon is probably little...

The Star Trek icon has denied accusations that he took advantage of Scott R. Brunton back in 1981. Scott R. Brunton, a former model and actor, has accused George Takei of sexually harassing him when he first started out in Hollywood, back in 1981. He made the accusations during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, claiming he met Takei – who was 43/44-years-old at the time – at Greg’s Blue Dot Bar, which led to the two exchanging numbers. Brunton – who...

The 78-year-old says his acting improved after he came out, and thinks it will for others too Sir Ian McKellen has urged actors not to worry about coming out of the closet. The 78-year-old actor is starring in the new documentary McKellen: Playing the Part, which chronicles his life from career beginnings to his Hollywood success. The documentary, by director Joe Stephenson, will also cover McKellen’s work for the LGBT+ community both in the UK and abroad. Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter at...

"Maybe it has to do with exerting masculinity." Charlie Carver has opened up about his experiencing of sexual harassment during his career, saying he hopes to “open up a discussion about men and power dynamics” with Hollywood. As the entertainment industry continues to deal with the fallout of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, which has seen numerous allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape against the American producer by leading actresses, several high-profile actors have also come forward with their own...

When Colton Haynes came out in 2016, the gays rejoiced. After fawning over him for years, we all wanted it to be true. When it was, we couldn't contain ourselves. Haynes, who rose to fame on MTV's Teen Wolf and CW's Arrow, took to Twitter yesterday to speak out on homophobia in Hollywood. He talked about some of the issues he's faced since coming out. He said in his first tweet, "Hollywood is so f*cked up. So much of the...

Catch these queer hidden gems in high quality and at your leisure on gay streaming service Dekkoo Sponsored: Mainstream Hollywood has made some admirable, if sanitized attempts at LGBTI stories over the years. (With, of course, a few notable triumphs). But more often than not, non-heterosexual characters are sidelined – if not obscured altogether. When it comes to the real and raw representations of all things queer on film, independent cinema is where it’s at. As such, my list LGBTI indies I need...

Catch these queer hidden gems in high quality and at your leisure on gay streaming service Dekkoo Sponsored: Mainstream Hollywood has made some admirable, if sanitized attempts at LGBTI stories over the years. (With, of course, a few notable triumphs). But more often than not, non-heterosexual characters are sidelined – if not obscured altogether. When it comes to the real and raw representations of all things queer on film, independent cinema is where it’s at. A character in ‘Mexican Men’ As such, my list...

Gay men have always had an admiration for pop divas (yes, Kim, Paris, and Lindsay all had amazing music careers too); we had their posters on our wall when we were growing up, we paid for their concerts, we bought magazines with them in. We still do. Hollywood has an undeniable allure about it, and as impressionable children and young adults, we buy into that. We wish our lives away, so that we can be adults; glamorous, rich and famous...

'She called me the grandson she never had' There’s truly nothing more attractive than kindness. Actor Chris Salvatore has warmed hearts around the world by taking in his ill 89-year-old neighbor. The Eating Out star moved his friend Norma Cook into his LA apartment late last year. His sweet act of hospitality has led to an outpouring of praise online. Norma has been suffering from leukaemia and pneumonia. Chris, 31, has also raised $50,000 (£39,625, €465,03) in funds to contribute to Norma’s care,...

The Suicide Squad star said gay actors don't have the same opportunities to be leading men, and "it shouldn’t be that way." Jared Leto is shining a spotlight on antigay bias in Hollywood. In an interview with GQ magazine, the Suicide Squad star called out casting discrimination against gay actors. “I definitely don’t think a gay leading man would have the same opportunities as a straight leading man,” Leto said. “I don’t know if that’s offensive or not, but that’s my thought...

The Game of Thrones actor, who plays the role of Jon Snow, has a big problem and wants to discuss it. He thinks that Hollywood is being sexist not only towards women but also towards men. “I think there is a double standard. If you said to a girl, ‘Do you like being called a babe?’ and she said, ‘No, not really,’ she’d be absolutely right. I like to think of myself as more than a head of hair or...