Congratulations Sarah Spillane

I just wanted to give a shout out to a talented filmmaker that I have known for many years, Sarah Spillane. Her latest movie, Around the Block, is now available to rent and buy. The film stars Christina Ricci and centers on the friendship between an unconventional American drama teacher Dino Chalmers, and Liam, a sixteen-year-old…

Brian Darling – Movie Critic!

Recently, Brian joined GoWeHo.com as a contributor for their great website. GoWeHo is dedicated to entertainment and celebrity news as well as local LA events and happenings. Brian is excited to enter the GoWeHo fold as a film critic. You can find his first two reviews below. This partnership will bring plenty more content down…

Thank You to Photographer Julie Hopkins

I just wanted to extend a thank you to photographer Julie Hopkins who captured my new head shots. As you can see on various pages, she did a great job. Julie does extensive photography work in the Los Angeles area including portraits, weddings, special events, and more. You can visit her website at www.cameracreations.net to…

Congratulations to Laverne Cox for her Historic Emmy Nomination!

Laverne Cox made history this week by becoming the first openly transgender actress to receive an Emmy nomination. Cox got the nod for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of Sophia Burset in Netflix’s hit series “Orange is the New Black.” This monumental achievement will surely inspired transgendered individuals everywhere. Even before…

AIDS/Lifecycle 2014 Photos

Here are a few photos from this year’s incredible AIDS/Lifecycle. 2014 was the most successful year yet as the event raised over $15 million to support the fight against AIDS. My team alone raised $20,000! Check out some great photos taken by Yolanda Jones and visit www.aidslifecycle.org for more information about the campaign and how…

LGBT Pride Month Spotlight: Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen is regarded as one of the greatest British actors of his generation but in recent years he’s gained a great deal of attention for his social activism. McKellen was known to be gay by his fellow actors early in his career but didn’t come out publicly until 1988. After gaining worldwide popularity for his…

Judge Strikes Down Indiana Gay Marriage Ban

U.S. District Judge Richard Young ruled on Wednesday that Indiana’s ban on gay marriage is a violation of the U.S. Constitution’s equal protection clause as it treats couples differently based on sexual orientation. Indiana becomes the 21st state to allow same-sex marriage and couples can start applying for licenses immediately. Though the Indiana attorney general…

LGBT Pride Month Spotlight: Harvey Milk

Harvey Milk might be the most important figure in the modern LGBT movement. In fact, many point him as a catalyst for the formation of the LGBT community as we know it. Milk moved to San Francisco in the early 70s and there felt comfortable embracing his homosexuality and displaying his pride. He opened a…

Honey Maid Continues Support for LGBT Movement

Nabisco brand Honey Maid has become a strong supporter of the LGBT equality movement and it doesn’t look like they’ll be slowing down any time soon. What started as an effort to showcase the diversity of today’s families has spun into a full fledged campaign supporting the LGBT community. Honey Maid published the following tweets…

A Message From LA LGBT Center CEO Lorri Jean About AIDS/Lifecycle

AIDS/Lifecycle 2014 is over, which means it’s time to start preparing for AIDS/Lifecycle 2015! LA LGBT Center CEO Lorri Jean sent out a message to center supporters discussing her feelings about the event and offering a special discount for next year. Read it below: The end of AIDS/LifeCycle is always emotional for me, as it…