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Ryan C. Hamilton Photographed by Jonathan Parham Written By Shar Jossell Ryan C. Hamilton is a Brooklyn-based photographer whose lens is trained on the people most often left out of the archive. Approaching his work through a sociological framework, Hamilton is dedicated to documenting Black queer life with intimacy and an insistence on the worthiness of everyday existence. A member of the 2026 GLAAD Equity in Media and Entertainment (EMEI) cohort, Ryan C.

If anyone knows how to handle a little reality TV chaos, it’s Ariana Madix. Since strutting into the villa on Love Island USA, the Emmy-nominated host has become one of reality TV’s most beloved stars. Known for her hilarious commentary, stunning fashion, and genuine fandom of the franchise,  Love Island USA has experienced a dramatic surge in viewership thanks to her presence, transforming it into a major cultural phenomenon and Peacock’s most-watched original series ever.

GLAAD is heading to Toronto, Canada for this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), now in its 51st year. The inaugural TIFF: The Market will run from September 10-16, 2026 serving as a major B2B content hub alongside the fest (September 10-20, 2026). Full film and events lineup here. The Queer Review has us covered with the LGBTQ programming across the festival and surrounding it. Some highlights from GLAAD include: The Inside Out Queer Brunch. September 13, 2026.

Following a record-shattering debut, Peacock has officially renewed its breakout drama series, ‘The Five-Star Weekend’, for a second season. Based on Elin Hilderbrand’s 2023 bestselling novel, the series has rapidly climbed to become Peacock’s #1 scripted series of all time in overall reach, capturing an astounding 1.8 billion minutes watched. The series centers on Hollis Shaw, played by Jennifer Garner, a prominent food influencer.

It’s been ten years since “San Junipero,” the groundbreaking episode of Black Mirror, aired. Though it’s been a decade, the impact of the story remains, and lives on in new formats. “San Junipero” tells an unlikely love story between Yorkie and Kelly, two women who meet in a simulated reality. It’s one of the most well-loved episodes of Black Mirror, receiving accolades from two Primetime Emmy Awards to our very own GLAAD Media Award.

GLAAD released the findings of its sixth annual State of HIV Stigma Report, created in partnership with Gilead Sciences. The study reveals a widening gap between game-changing scientific advancements in HIV prevention and treatment and awareness of these advances that can save lives and prevent new diagnoses.

Only 31% of Gen Z Feel Knowledgeable About HIV, Far Behind Older Generations 44% of Americans Disagree With The Scientific Fact that Undetectable = Untransmittable 72% of Americans Have Not Seen Any Stories of People Living with HIV in Media (NEW YORK, NY — August 20, 2026) — GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today released the findings of its sixth annual State of HIV Stigma Report, created in partnership with...

This marks the sixth year that GLAAD, with Gilead Sciences and the Gilead COMPASS Initiative®, have tracked Americans’ knowledge and attitudes around HIV and HIV stigma. Ending stigma and increasing public education about HIV remain urgent, and the keys are found in using media to tell stories of HIV today and of people living with HIV.

Navigating Big Brother is as much about social acceptance as it is strategy. For Jason De Puy, the house’s sole out LGBTQ representative, that journey exposed a subtle, quiet isolation. Jason experienced an environment where implicit biases left him feeling “othered” and an outcast. Rather than adopting a victim mentality, he turned his exit from the house into a lesson on representation, emotional resilience, and self-worth.

Grab your Stetson and polish those boots, country music fans! The queer country supergroup, The Cowgays, featuring powerhouses Brooke Eden, Chris Housman, and Adam Mac, has teamed up with GLAAD to premiere the ultimate feel-good music video for their track, “Been Done Did That.” With its tongue-in-cheek title and infectious country energy, “Been Done Did That” is a bold, joyful response to the unsolicited advice, side-eye, and judgment the LGBTQ community face every single day.