17 TV Shows That Changed Everything for LGBTQ+ Representation

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorKaty Perry, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia, Billy Porter, Kim Petras, Melissa Etheridge, Sia and Ricky Martin are among the stars on deck for “Can’t Cancel Pride,” a COVID-19 relief benefit for the LGBTQ+ Community.The virtual relief benefit produced by iHeartMedia and Procter & Gamble is designed to help raise visibility and funds for LGBTQ+ communities impacted by COVID-19.

When Laverne Cox heard the news Monday morning that the Supreme Court had decided, with a 6-3 majority, that the 1964 Civil Rights Act’s Title VII provision protects LGBTQ workers from job discrimination, she was at home in Los Angeles. “It’s huge,” says the actress — known for her Emmy-nominated breakout role on Orange in the New Black and who will next star in Netflix’s Inventing Anna — who has also long been an activist fighting for and speaking out for transgender rights.

Mark Wright has treated fans to snaps of his incredible body transformation as he showed off the impressive weight loss results he achieved in just four weeks.

Netflix fans have been raving about the latest addition to the streaming giant's roster – steamy Polish film 365 DNI.The erotic film, which translates to '365 Days', has been compared to Fifty Shade of Grey and features hunky Italian actor Michele Morrone as the violent leader of a Sicilian Mafia family, who kidnaps a woman he saw five years ago on the day his father was murdered. Michele's character Massimo Torricelli then gives Laura, played by Anna-Maria Sieklucka, 365 days to fall in love with him.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine and her husband Robbie Williams were lapping up the Los Angeles sunshine on Monday, and the star even shared a photo of the Angels singer reclining in the large swimming pool of their California home. In Ayda's snap, the bright blue, tiled bottom of the family's pool could be seen, and among the blue tiles were beautiful yellow ones that formed the shape of the sun. It's not every day you see a pool that doubles up as a work of art! Fans were taken aback by the Williams' artistic pool, and many took to the comment section of the mother-of-four's post to say so.

Kenya Moore is backing her words with real actions towards concrete solutions after the shocking death of George Floyd in the hands of a white police officer. Kenya has been rather quiet while other Real Housewives of Atlanta stars have been hitting the streets to protest and share tons of images related to police brutality.

The British Academy Film Awards has announced ‘temporary changes’ to its film eligibility rules after pushing back the 2021 ceremony by two months.The awards show was due to take place in London in 14 February 2021 but the ongoing coronavirus pandemic forced Bafta to push it back to 11 April, after the Academy Awards was postponed until later that month.Due to cinemas being closed amid lockdowns around the world, films released on streaming platforms will now be eligible for awards at next year’s ceremony.Rule changes have been implemented ‘to ensure that titles which had an intended theatrical release are not penalised due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on cinemas,’ Bafta stated.Bafta Film Committee chairman Marc Samuelson

Holidaymakers are being urged to check the date on their passport if they are heading off abroad this year. Travel firms are ramping up preparations to begin holidays abroad once again.

MARK Wright has showed off his incredible body transformation in a before-and-after picture as he launched his fitness empire last night. The 33-year-old presenter took to Instagram to share the epic side-by-side shot, which was originally taken in February, as he announced his new fitness venture, Trainwright, with the support of his wife Michelle Keegan.

CHLOE Ferry looked perfect in pink as she modelled a her latest racy bra and thong set. The Geordie Shore star, 24, has been busying herself with daring Instagram selfies during lockdown.

The Lazy Eyes. In a video documenting their debut EP, vocalist Itay Shacar anxiously floats an idea over the phone, “Hi Mum, think I’m gonna buy a bass on Saturday… and it’s $2000”.

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Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: Ordinarily, the Cannes Film Festival would have wrapped a few weeks ago after two weeks of glamorous red carpets, packed cinemas and deal-making. But this is anything but an ordinary year.Instead, due to coronavirus, the world’s leading film festival only announced its Official Selection ten days ago and a Cannes virtual market will kick off next week.We took the opportunity to speak with Cannes chief Thierry Frémaux about the historic impact of the pandemic, which has led to the festival being cancelled for the first time in more than 70 years.

Rebel Wilson is making heads turn with her wonderful transformation ever since 2020 began. The Isn't It Romantic actress pledged to follow a strict fitness routine and even the lockdown couldn't stop her from doing do.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorIn step with the Oscars, BAFTA has announced temporary changes to its film eligibility rules for the 2021 awards. Scroll down for the full list of changes.The changes are in response to COVID-19 and the lack of theatrical releases with most UK cinemas still closed.

Taylor Swift and Caitlyn Jenner were among the celebrities celebrating a new Supreme Court ruling in the US that gives the LGBTQ community protection in the workplace. On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that federal law, prohibiting discrimination based on sex, should also include sexual orientation and gender identity – meaning gay and transgender employees are now protected from being fired or discriminated against at work.

Jeremy Clarkson -fronted programme again as early as next month.

Cardi B showed off a fiery red hairstyle Monday on Instagram and her décolletage after sharing an update on the retouched tattoo adorning her right hip.The 27-year-old rapper posted a photo on Instagram for her roughly 68.2 million followers that showed her whole vibrant peacock tattoo and her scarlet pixie hair.'Dimelo shawtyyyy ...Mix that Louis wit Fashionnova,' she wrote in the caption.

Iggy Azalea put rumors to rest last week by confirming on Instagram that she secretly gave birth to a son sometime this year.But the 30-year-old rap star truly stunned fans on Monday when she uploaded a set of sultry snapshots to her page that showcased her enviably toned post-baby body.In the back-to-back portraits, Azalea wore a trendy one-shoulder tank top tucked into a pair of black form fitting pants courtesy of Fashion Nova.

Sir Alex at Manchester United. He also questioned his decision to turn down Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest to sign for his dad – and then make just 27 appearances in a four-year spell.Ferguson, 48, said: “Yeah, it was difficult.

are weighing in on cast shake ups amid the Black Lives Matter movement on Bravo's , and whether they plan to incorporate more diversity on their own show. stars Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute were fired days ago, after past racist actions against former co-star, Faith Stowers, resurfaced. Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni were also fired after racist tweets they posted resurfaced.As one of  biggest fans in the past, ’s Chloe Trautman says Bravo made the right call firing Schroeder and others.“Stassi Schroeder used to be someone that I really looked up to and then I read her book and I think they definitely made the right call,” Trautman told ET’s Katie Krause.