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Hollyoaks actor Kieron Richardson, who came out as gay in 2010, is getting competitive before the British Soap Awards

Mutya, Keisha and Siobahn will perform song by Emeli Sande. Stooshe, Lucy Spraggan and boybands also join acts for gay festival on Britain’s south coast

Host of WEtv's My Fair Wedding accused to addiction to prostitutes - he denies it

Tennis legend came out as a lesbian 33 years ago while at the peak of her career

First openly gay active boxer has sounded off on the first openly gay active basketball player, saying 'we are making history'

N*Sync member, who came out in 2006, says a member of the current boyband sensation is probably in the closet

Russian gay couple and their son want to remind the world of the achievements of the country's LGBT figures

British openly gay actor was talking on Loose Women about thinking he had contracted HIV after he got bitten by a mosquito

Collins wore number in tribute to Matthew Shepard whose family is deeply moved by gesture

'He was the most wonderful, loveable ... huge generous heart and spirit'

Third straight nod for Chandler Massey, first for Freddie Smith

The Job Lot actor revealed he auditioned for the lead role in Doctor Who, but says playing it would have 'terrified' him

Coming out of NBA's Jason Collins has opened floodgate of support

Jokes it's 'required in my contract ... that Stephen be naked around me on camera'

Cyndi Lauper written musical based on the 2005 British film receives 13 nods from the Tony awards

Critics are divided about the new ITV sitcom starring two of the biggest names in British acting

One Life to Live star is newly out and a new dad

Lesbian broadcaster's coverage of the London Olympics and Paralympics has earned her a special award for television

Toronto Triggerfish claim the Polopalooza championship by defeating Atlanta

Comic Conan O'Brien makes a joke about a Rachel Maddow and Anderson Cooper date at the White House Correspondents' Dinner

Around 3,000 participated in the second, and most visible, day of Tokyo Rainbow Week with a parade and park party today

Pop singer Ricky Martin has celebrated the legalization of same-sex marriage in New Zealand and says it is now inevitable that Australia, where he is currently staying, will follow suit

Tokyo Rainbow Week 2013 kicked off with a 'Colorful Eve Reception' at the residence of the ambassador of the Netherlands

'They want to move forward, they want to try some different things'

Actor reveals he became father of twins four months ago born via surrogate

Critically acclaimed artist, who revealed his sexuality last July, was named as one of the most influential people in the world

Meghadhanushya - The Colour of Life, narrated by gay prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, is the first film in the language of west Indian state of Gujarat with a gay main character

The Feeling among headliners at this year’s August bank holiday gay celebration