20 May 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

You might have noticed #IDAHO2013 trending over the weekend, and, no, they weren’t talking about the state! May 17 was International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (shortened to “IDAHO” online), and fun. used their Twitter handle to spread the anti-harassment, pro-acceptance message.

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13 May 2013
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Photo: (Flickr/GLAAD)

Adam Lambert has done a lot of work for LGBT rights, and this past weekend he was honored at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco. Spice Girl Mel B finally got her chance to give Adam the Davidson/Valentini Award, and we got to listen to his great words on love and acceptance.

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9 May 2013
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Photo: (Stonewall Democrats)

Photo: (Stonewall Democrats)

Lesbian, gey, bisexual and transgender Americans and their allies are extra loud and proud today. It's the very first Give OUT Day — which is all about donating to (and getting involved with!) LGBT causes and organizations.

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Photos: (Getty)

Melanie Brown, aka Mel B, aka Scary Spice, is getting ready to spice up Adam Lambert’s life by giving him a GLAAD Media Award this weekend.

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24 Apr 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

When you were 12 years old, you probably weren’t on stage with actress Elle Fanning and “Glee” star Alex Newell at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. But if your name is Jazz, that’s just another night in the whirlwind ride that is your life.

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22 Apr 2013
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It sounds like Naya Rivera is glaad she was able to take part in the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles this past weekend. She was joined by “Glee” costar Darren Criss, and they sure weren't the only big names there: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Bill Clinton were also in attendance,  and Drew Barrymore was the host. NBD.

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28 Mar 2013
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This week the Supreme Court is listening to two different cases involving same-sex marriage, so people are letting their voices be heard on the issue. Beyoncé, following in the footsteps of her hubs Jay-Z, has announced her support of marriage equality, and Ricky Martin is happy to share.

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26 Mar 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

If Lance Bass checks swing by MTV.com today he might notice an article about the 15th anniversary of 'NSYNC. (Wow, that makes me nostalgic.) Maybe that’s next on his to-read list, because first he’s sharing a CNN piece on what it’s like to be gay in rural Mississippi.

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14 Mar 2013
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Photo: (MTV)

Snooki and JWOWW are getting ready to take New York City with the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on March 16. And you have a chance to win a trip to NYC and attend the event as a VIP!

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26 Feb 2013
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Photo: (Adam Bouska)

Photo: (Adam Bouska)

We all know Jenni “JWOWW” Farley is passionate about Roger, dogs Bella and Noel and her BFF Snooki. But did ya know she's also devoted to LGBT rights, marriage equality and ending bullying?! She recently had a great chance to be an activist for all three things with the NOH8 Campaign.

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