17 May 2013
NikkiReed-Feature
Photo: (Getty)

Photo: (Getty)

It was a match made in celeb heaven when “Twilight Saga” actress Nikki Reed wed “American Idol” contestant Paul McDonald, so Nikki knows firsthand what it’s like to be all crazy in love and married. She wants to make sure everyone who’s in love can get married, and she shared a video on marriage equality.

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16 May 2013
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Photo: (Getty, ACLU)

Photo: (Getty/ACLU)

Emmy Award-winning sitcom "Modern Family" is a goofy yet accurate portrayal of the changing demographics of American families. It's about families of different generations, nationalities, and sexual orientations coming together through a common loving (and laughing) thread. As more states open their doors to same-sex marriages, fans of gay couple Cam and Mitch are anxiously awaiting their television wedding.

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13 May 2013
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Photos: (Getty)

Last fall's presidential election was divided, but there's one candidate all Americans seem to agree on for 2016: Justin Timberlake. According to a nationwide poll, JT won by a landslide when voters were asked which musician they'd like to make president.

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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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8 May 2013
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Photo: (Funny Or Die)

Photo: (Funny Or Die)

Bow tie enthusiasts, listen up, because Jesse Tyler Ferguson and George Takei have teamed up to tackle marriage equality in their new mock PSA for Funny or Die. Titled “Gays Beware,” the video warns against the people in your neighborhood who are against gay marriage.

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26 Apr 2013
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Photo: (Facebook.com/BrideGroomMovie)

Photo: (Facebook.com/BrideGroomMovie)

Lower Manhattan has been invaded by moviegoers as they parade to their next screening at The Tribeca Film Festival! As a big movie freak, I am beyond thrilled for one documentary in particular -- "Bridegroom."

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8 Apr 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

Bill Clinton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Charlize Theron -- it’s either an oddly cast “Hunger Games” sequel, or they’ll all be at the April 20th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles.

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1 Apr 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

As Captain America, Chris Evans is one of “The Avengers” characters nominated for a 2013 MTV Movie Award for Best Fight. Chris might not actually be walking around in Cap’s costume on the average day, but he is involved with the fight for equality.

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27 Mar 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

If you’ve noticed Facebook and Twitter going red all of a sudden, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. The Human Rights Campaign, or HRC, released a red version of its equal sign logo, and Ashley Benson has joined in on the campaign that's all over the place -- and for good reason.

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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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