LGBT News from Sochi Winter Olympics: What IOC’s Attitude towards Gay Athletes

In the latest LGBT news, the father of gay athlete Belle Brockhoff has sold off his ticket to the Winter Olympics in disgust because of a distinct lack of respect for his gay daughter. Bruce Brockhoff says that his daughter was not given the same training facilities as the other athletes and that there were other funding discrepancies that led to this decision. The news was reported by the Sydney Morning Herald. Belle Brockhoff is one of the many famous gay celebrities competing at the Olympics. Various gay athletes have already done well at the Sochi Olympics.

Anderson Cooper Proclaimed Loudly that Being Gay is a Blessing

Anderson Cooper recently proclaimed that being gay was a blessing. He was speaking about his career as a journalist at the University of Texas at Arlington. He spoke as part of the university’s maverick speakers series. Cooper wore his trademark black glasses at the event. He also spoke about events in his personal life like his father’s death when he was ten years old and his brother’s suicide in front of their mother Gloria Vaderbilt, while Cooper was a college student. Cooper who is in his unique reading glasses, spoke in light of NFL prospect Michael Sam’s coming out announcement in Sunday. Sam is one of the very few openly gay college football players. He joins a growing number of famous gay celebrities.

The Nickelodeon Star Lucas Cruikshank Came Out At 19

Talk about being open and courageous! Who would have ever thought of coming out of the closet at an Internet video Q and A session! And the star in question is only 19 years old. Who is this brave young lad we are talking about? It is none other than Nickelodeon star, Lucas Cruikshank who didn’t bat an eyelid when he was asked the dreaded question ”are you gay”? 

Zachary Quinto Made His Gay Life Publicly

Some people have all the courage to show who they really are and to be able to live with it. “Star Trek” actor, Zachary Quinto, is one of those actors who have made their gay life public and have no regrets about the same.

Raven Symone Came Out Via Twitter

When Jack Dorsey had created Twitter, he could have never thought it would become so popular! And he could have definitely not thought of the fact that it would be used as a platform by celebrities for coming out of the closet! This is exactly what Raven Symone (wearing spectacles), child star of the hit Disney show “That’s so Raven” did in the month of August.

Jodie Foster: ‘I did my Coming Out a Thousand Years Ago’

Jodie Foster is one of many famous gay celebrities in Hollywood. This popular actress has unfortunately been under media scrutiny for years for being suspected of being a closeted lesbian. The actress decided to make it official when she accepted an award for lifetime achievement at the 70th year of the Annual Golden Globes award ceremony. 

Anderson Cooper "The fact is, I'm gay."

Well-known journalist, Anderson Cooper recently joined the list of famous gay celebrities who have recently come out in the open, either with their gay partner or about their gay lifestyle. The now-famous Anderson Cooper email where he stated, “I have always been very open and honest about this part of my life with my friends, my family, and my colleagues. In a perfect world, I don't think it's anyone else's business, but I do think there is value in standing up and being counted”. 

Cooper has in fact, been relatively open about his sexual orientation and his relationship with his partner, but has, until recently, only been open with his close friends and family and never the general public. However in the light of controversy and the usual rumors, which abound in the life of a celebrity, Cooper too has been the subject of much speculation in context with his sexual orientation. 

He states that his coming out is not as much of a confirmation of these rumors, but more of an attempt to strengthen the existing army of out and proud celebrity figures who are supporting the gay and equal rights movement in the USA where homophobia and discrimination are prevalent despite some positive developments such as the striking down of DOMA [Defense of Marriage Act].

Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons & Todd Spiewak Enjoy Their Romantic Getaway

Big Bang Theory star, Jim Parsons, better known as the socially-awkward nerd scientist, “Sheldon Cooper” in the hit television series, celebrated a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend with his boyfriend, art film director, Todd Spiewak, in Cabo San Lucas in Mexico recently. 

Breaking News: Prisoners Actress Maria Bello Turns Out to Be a Gay

Hollywood actress, Maria Bello, known for her roles in “Coyote Ugly”, and Prisoner, has recently joined the bandwagon of famous gay celebrities by coming out as gay, much to the surprise of celeb gossip mills and gay rights advocates.

Rupert Everett: Gay Actors Should Not Come Out Publically

So Rupert Everett stirred the pot in 2009 when he did an interview with the BBC. This controversial homosexual actor had an interview with the BBC’s Stephen Sackur concerning homosexual actors in the Hollywood community.

Modern Family Star Jesse Tyler Ferguson Married His Longtime Boyfriend Justin Mikita

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, star of “Modern Family” got married to his boyfriend Justin Mikita last Saturday. The gay marriage took place in New York City and was attended by other stars of Modern Family like Eric Stonestreet, Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell. Other guests included “Top Chef” star Padma Lakshmi,

Big Bang Theory Star Jim Parsons Makes His Love Public with Boyfriend Todd Spiewalk

Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons opened up to the media about his relationship with boyfriend Todd Spiewalk. Describing his ten-year old relationship as ‘boring’ and ‘average’, he appeared to be content when posing for pictures with his boyfriend. He is one of the many famous gay celebrities to have recently come out.