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The LGBTQ+ community has long been celebrated within the music industry, as some of the biggest stars of the late 20th century and beyond have identified themselves as such. While it shouldn&#39;t matter whether a singer or band is gay, lesbian, transgender, and so on, there have been plenty throughout music&#39;s history that completely shine. In fact, some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-musical-artists-of-all-time/ranker-music" target="_blank">greatest musicians to date</a> were and are&nbsp;openly gay, and their music stands the test of time no less.&nbsp;

Of all the LGBTQ+ musicians and bands, both old and new, some have taken the music world by storm. Freddie Mercury, and Elton John are just a few gay musicians who&#39;ve become complete <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-gay-icons-in-music/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">LGBTQ+ icons</a>. Yet, plenty of LGBTQ+ groups are following close behind, making names for themselves in the industry, as well as bringing much-needed attention to the entire community. These names include Tyler Glenn, Baths, and Kevin Abstract, among many others you&#39;ll find on the list below. In short, music may be one of the most all-inclusive industries we know&mdash;and we should all be happy about&nbsp;that.

So, who do you think are the best LGBTQ+ musicians? Take a look at the list below and vote up your favorites, and feel free to add others to the list.&nbsp;

The Best LGBTQ+ Musicians

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The 50+ Best LGBTQ+ Musicians and Bands, Ranked

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We’re ranking the best LGBTQ+ TV couples of all time. Though their representation in the earlier days of television was somewhat lacking, the times - as they say - are a changin’, and LGBTQ+ representation on TV has taken off with some of the best recent couples identifying as such.Some of the best TV shows with gay couples include Six Feet Under, Modern Family, and Orange Is the New Black. David and Patrick from Schitt’s Creek, Will and Vince from Will &amp; Grace, and Darry and White Josh from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend&nbsp;are a few of the best gay couples on TV.Willow and Tara from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Susan and Carol from Friends, and Clarke and Lexa from The 100 are some of the best lesbian couples on TV.You’ll find many great LGBTQ+ couples on this list, but feel free to add any that we may have missed. Other shows with gay couples on this list include The New Normal and Degrassi: The Next Generation. Read about more on our TV gay couples list, featuring our favorite LGBTQ+ TV couples.Vote up the best LGBTQ+ couples on TV, and add your own favorites if they’re missing from the list.

The 45+ Best LGBTQ+ Couples In TV History

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The 45+ Best LGBTQ+ TV Couples Of All Time, Ranked By Fans

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They're talented musicians, gifted singers, and proudly gay. These are the most notable lesbian singers, as ranked by music fans like you. The best lesbian singers have made their mark in different ways. Some talented openly gay female singers are solo artists, while other famous lesbian singers front popular bands. Many of the best lesbian singers have won Grammy Awards for their&nbsp;work.Who will you vote to the top of this list of the best lesbian singers? Maybe you'll move Melissa Etheridge to number one. She came out publicly in 1993, the same year that she released her smash hit album, Yes I Am. “Come to My Window,” “I'm the Only One” and “If I Wanted To” are just a few of the hits off the release. k.d. Lang is another iconic lesbian singer featured on this list. Annie Clark, a.k.a. St. Vincent, hasn't come out publicly, but has dated women. Other dynamic artists from rock and alternative to folk and pop&nbsp;who appear on this list include Dusty Springfield, Beth Ditto, and Tracy Chapman. You will also find country stars Brandy Clark and Chely Wright on this list.&nbsp;Vote up the best and your favorite lesbian singers and musicians.&nbsp;

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What is drag?Historically, men dressing in women's clothing - or women dressing in clothing traditionally <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/women-disguised-as-men-in-history/katiefustich">worn by men</a> - has been associated with entertainment and expression. This remains true in contemporary society, although the word “drag” is often used to describe it.&nbsp;From historical practices called “drag” by modern observers to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-fictional-drag-queens/ranker-characters">fictional drag queens</a> in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cartoon-characters-who-did-drag/hannah-collins">popular culture,</a> drag is complicated. But, with the long history of clothes-swapping come many more social and cultural phenomena. Drag, albeit a term with debated origins, has always been about expressing a belief, a fear, or - perhaps most of all - about expressing one's self.&nbsp;

The History Of Drag And Drag Culture

Melissa Sartore

The list of LGBTQ reality dating shows is not the longest, because for years, the majority of shows - like The Bachelor/Bachelorette, Love Island, etc. - focused solely on heterosexual relationships. When Bachelor in Paradise did have a queer relationship - the first in the Bachelor Nation franchise - they had already been dating before the show, and the gesture seemed more like a half-handed attempt at inclusion.Progress has been slow, but not non-existent, as evident in the 15 examples of TV shows below. Are You the One? famously had a "sexually fluid" eighth season, featuring same-sex couples, non-binary and trans contestants, and drag personas. The Ultimatum: Queer Love takes the model from Netflix hit The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, but focuses on women (and non-binary people who date women). Some of these shows, like The Ultimatum: Queer Love and I Kissed a Boy, made for queer people, while Coming Out for Love is also made by queer women.Others on this list may only feature some queer couples, and/or a season or so of the series features LGBTQ contestants. For example, seasons three, four, and five of MTV's Ex on the Beach feature queer contestants, like Aubrey O'Day and Adore Delano. Check out the other examples below, and vote up the shows you enjoyed that featured the best LGBTQ representation.

The 15 Best LGBTQ Reality Dating Shows For Queer Representation

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Who are the funniest LGBTQ comedians of 2023? Becoming a great stand-up comic is tough. Whether the best LGBTQ comedians are observational, situational, absurdist, blue collar, abstract, alternative, dark, or a long form storyteller, all of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-gay-male-comedians/ranker-comedy">the funniest gay comedians</a> are unique, hardworking, and hilarious. Who is the funniest LGBTQ comedian in 2023? Which gay and lesbian stand up comedians do you love?When it comes to the funniest queer people right now, old school stand up comics like Ellen Degeneres and Tig Notaro are atop the list, while also among some of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-stand-up-comedians-in-entertainment">the funniest comedians of all time</a>. Beloved LGBTQ stand up comedians like Wanda Sykes, Kate McKinnon, and Jerrod Carmichael have their claims to the title as well. Lest we forget hilarious LGBTQ comedians right now like Billy Eichner, Fortune Feimster, or SNL's Punkie Johnson.Vote up the best LGBTQ stand up comedians of 2023, and help decide who are the funniest LGBTQ+ comedians this year!&nbsp;

The Funniest LGBTQ Comedians Of 2023

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The 60+ Funniest LGBTQ Stand Up Comedians Of 2023, Ranked

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Ranking the best, funniest, and most original stand-up comedians and comic actors.

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Who are the funniest lesbian comedians of all time? The best lesbian comedians come in many forms. Some famous lesbian comedians are political in their stand-up acts while other lesbian comedians joke about relationships. A few hilarious lesbian comedians have gone on to become some of the most successful stand-ups in the world. Who is the funniest lesbian comedian ever? Which lesbian stand up comedians do you love?When it comes to the funniest lesbians ever Ellen DeGeneres has to be at the top. Whether she is performing stand-up, starring in a sitcom, or hosting her popular daytime talk show, DeGeneres always uses her platform to promote love and equality. Tig Notaro is another hilarious lesbian comedian. Other hilarious women featured on this top lesbian comedians list include Kate McKinnon, Wanda Sykes, and Rosie O'Donnell.Vote up the funniest lesbian comics you think deserves the top spot on this list, and help decide who is the funniest lesbian of all time!&nbsp;

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Who are the funniest gay comedians of all time? The best gay &nbsp;comedians come in many forms. Some famous gay comedians are political in their stand-up acts while other gay comedians joke about relationships. A few hilarious gay comedians have gone on to become some of the most successful stand-ups in the world. Who is the funniest gay comedian ever? Which gay stand up comedians do you love?When it comes to the funniest gay men ever, Scott Thompson has to be at the top. The Kids in the Hall funnyman is one of the most hilarious gay improv comedians and stand-up acts. His monologues as the flamboyant Buddy Cole were beloved by KITH fans. Andy Dick is another hilarious gay comedian both on the stand-up stage and in TV shows and films. With his celebrity-filled queries on Billy on the Street, Billy Eichner quickly became known as one of the funniest comedians to ever tackle pop culture. Other funny men featured on this best gay comedians list include Ant, Mario Cantone, and Todd Glass.Vote up the funniest gay male comedians ever, and help decide who is the funniest gay of all time!&nbsp;

The Funniest Gay Comedians of All Time

The 50 Funniest Gay Comedians Of All Time, Ranked

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Whether it’s modern classics like Milk, high-quality independent films like Miles, or top-notch documentaries like Paris is Burning, this list of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-all-gay-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best gay movies</a> on Netflix has everything from serious, heartfelt emotion to roll-around-on-the-floor laughter.The best homosexual movies on Netflix include&nbsp;unmissable films&nbsp;such as Carol, based on the groundbreaking novel by Patricia Highsmith that boldly tackled lesbian love at a time when the subject was still controversial.&nbsp;Also included are the Netflix original&nbsp;People You May Know&nbsp;and the teen comedy&nbsp;G.B.F.&nbsp;&nbsp;Netflix has a wide variety of queer movies, many of which have become timeless classics. Vote up the best gay genre films on this list below!

The Best LGBTQ+ Movies On Netflix

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Several celebrities have revealed that they identify as pansexual, meaning they are attracted to people regardless of their gender. Many famous people love that pansexuality is inclusive, and has a certain freedom to connect with people without getting bogged down by labels.Who are some pansexual celebrities? Miley Cyrus came out as pansexual in 2015, explaining that she always hated the word bisexual, because it placed her in a box. Janelle Monae feels like she can fall in love with “any beautiful spirit,” and Demi Lovato came out as pansexual in 2021.Did you know so many celebrities identified as pansexual? Learn more about their thoughts on sexuality by reading on below.

40 Celebrities Who Have Come Out As Pansexual

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The Ultimatum Queer Love on Netflix followed five couples of women and non-binary people in which one partner was ready to get married, but the other was not. First, they separate, and choose another partner for a trial marriage. Then, after that trial marriage, they move in with their original partner to do another trial marriage. By the end of the second trial, they have to decide if they are ready to get married, or if they want to go their separate ways.Though there was definitely chemistry, and in some cases, love, between the new couples - like Yoly and Xander, Mal and Lexi - there was also plenty of conflict on The Ultimatum Queer Love. Sam and Tiff immediately struggled in their trial marriage, due to issues with communication, problems they both dealt with in their original relationships. Vanessa and Rae got along well, but their connection seemed more about lust, or getting back at their exes.By the finale episode, Vanessa and Xander had broken up, while Sam and Aussie, Mildred and Tiff, Lexi and Rae, and Mal and Yoly had all become engaged. However, after the reunion episode, only one couple was still happily together. Read on below to learn more about the couples from Netflix's queer dating show, like who is still together. There are breakdowns for each couple, including the pairs for the initial trial marriage.

What Happened To The Couples From 'The Ultimatum Queer Love' On Netflix?

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The Best LGBTQ+ Movies on Amazon Prime is a complete streaming list for your perusal. All the best gay and lesbian films on Amazon streaming are listed in one convenient place so you can fully utilize your Amazon Prime service. Some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-of-all-time">best movies of all time</a> are now available on Amazon Prime instant so you can catch up on new hit movies and <a href="/list/roger_s-top-250-and-classic-epic-movies/roger-royce">classic film hits</a> right in your living room.What are the best Amazon instant LGBTQ+ movies? What is available on the Amazon Prime streaming gay content selection? Are there new gay films on Amazon Prime instant? This Amazon Prime streaming list is here to get you started on the best streaming LGBTQ+ movies Amazon Prime has to offer. This is in no way a complete list, so if you know your favorite gay and queer films aren't on this list of Amazon Prime instant movies, make sure to add it so other Prime users can find the best LGBTQ+ films. And when you're done, be sure to check out these <a href="/list/best-gay-movies-on-netflix/reference" target="_blank">popular gay movies on Netflix</a>.

The Best LGBTQ+ Movies On Amazon Prime

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The best PG-13 LGBTQ+ movies show what it&#39;s like to come out during high school. These&nbsp;coming-of-age movies are more than just&nbsp;about finding yourself, they&#39;re also about being proud of who you are. While there are some really good gay teen movies on the list like&nbsp;Love, Simon. You&#39;ll also find movies on here about LGBTQ+ adults like&nbsp;Philadelphia and the movie adaptations of&nbsp;Rent. PG-13 rated LGBTQ movies&nbsp;include mostly comedies and dramas but there&#39;s something for everyone on this list.

But which one of these PG-13 LGBTQ movies is the best? You can help decide by voting up your favorites and vote down any that you think other fans should skip. Then be sure to check back for new and recent LGBTQ films that are rated PG-13 when they added to the list after being released.
Did you know that <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/movies-and-films-directed-by-steven-spielberg/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">Steven Spielberg</a> and David Lynch have both directed PG-13 LGBT movies?

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Here is a list of the best transgender movies ever made, ranked by movie fans with film trailers when available. This transgender movie list is ordered by popularity, so only the greatest movies about transgender are at the top of the list. If there are any great movies about transgender you believe we missed, please feel free to add them to the list yourself. The films on this list are the most famous transgender&nbsp;and transsexual movies of all time, so use it to find some movies that you haven&#39;t seen already. Click on these transgender movie titles for more information about the films.

This list answers the questions, &quot;What are the best transgender movies?&quot; and &quot;What is the greatest transgender movie of all time?&quot;

Various bits of information are included with these popular transgender movies, such as who directed them, when they were released and who starred in the films. Whether you&#39;re watching these transgender movies on DVD, Blu-ray or streaming, these good transgender movies can be enjoyed no matter what.

Holiday Heart

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We&rsquo;re ranking the best-dressed LGBTQ+ characters in 2019. This lux list&nbsp;of current characters includes Will Truman from the&nbsp;Will &amp; Grace reboot, the ever-dapper Connor Walsh from How to Get Away With Murder, Titus Andromedon from&nbsp;Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and much, much more. These characters are known&nbsp;for bringing their unique sense of style to the silver screen.&nbsp;Is your favorite LGBTQ+ TV or movie character listed?

Whether you&#39;re into the hottest trends on TV or simply enjoy&nbsp;flamboyant fashions like those&nbsp;rocked by the cast of Pose, you&#39;re sure to find your favorite new characters&nbsp;here.

Just select your picks for the best-dressed LGBTQ+ characters in 2019 and watch as they compete for the top spot.

The Best-Dressed LGBTQ+ Characters In 2019

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The Best-Dressed LGBTQ+ Characters In 2019, Ranked Best To Worst

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List of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-gay-icons-in-sports/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">openly gay athletes</a> involved in both professional and college sports. This list includes athletes who have &quot;come out&quot; during their active play and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/athletes-who-have-come-out-as-gay-after-retirement/carlybobarly">athletes who have come out as gay after retirement</a>.Many of the people on this list probably aren't too familiar since few, if any, are active athletes. In 2013, Jason Collins made history as the first active &quot;Big 4&quot; athlete in American sports to announce he is gay. Before Collins, soccer player Robbie Rogers announced he is homosexual. After taking some time off, Rogers signed with the L.A. Galaxy and currently is on the team's roster. Two of the most famous openly lesbian athletes were two of tennis's <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-greatest-women_s-tennis-player_s-of-all-time">best female players of all time</a>: Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova. Both of these women are among the most recognized tennis players in the game's illustrious history and have done a lot in raising awareness for LGBT athletes.&nbsp;Globally, there are a bunch of Olympic athletes on this list. From openly gay soccer players to famous gay sports stars, some of the people on this list aren't households names, but they are definitely making history. Check out this list of all the openly gay athletes in the world.

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List of the best gay and queer&nbsp;characters ever to grace the big and silver screens. These fictional gay characters have played both lead and supporting roles in film and TV series, and many who have stolen scenes and become icons in the LGBTQ+ communities. This list includes gay, lesbian, and queer fictional characters who have served as strong gay role models. Over the past few decades, gay characters have become more prominent and popular in film and TV.&nbsp;

Vote for those characters who have had the most impact in modern culture to move them up the list. Which gay fictional character do you think sends the best message to the LGBTQ+ community? Who are your favorite queer fictional characters?

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List of the most gay friendly cities in the US. These large cities and smaller towns are known for their large gay and lesbian populations and open communities. Publications like &quot;The Advocate&quot; base their <a href="http://news.advocate.com/post/15571734525/gayest-cities-in-america-2012">annual rankings</a> on criteria like the number of LGBTQ+ elected officials and protective policies and legislation, as well as the community's level of participation in gay friendly sports, competitions, and social groups. Other groups and sites like <a href="http://thestir.cafemom.com/home_garden/114937/15_Gayest_Cities_in_America">The Stir</a> and blogs like Divine Caroline have looked to the general progressive and welcoming atmospheres of gay and lesbian friendly cities.Where do you think the top gay friendly cities in the U.S. are? Which are the gayest cities in America? From Key West, Florida to West Hollywood, California, if you are looking for gay-friendly places to live (or to meet homosexual singles in an open, loving environment), this list of the top gay-friendly cities in the United States should help you shape your opinion. If you don't see the city you think is the most gay friendly, make sure to add it so others can vote for it as the best gay city in the US.

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The Most Gay-Friendly Cities in America

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Gay Friendly Cities | List of the Top LGBTQ+ Places to Live in the US

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This list contains information about retired gay athletes, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous football, baseball and basketball players have come out as gay after they retired from professional sports. Some of these famous athletes came out on television, while others wrote about their sexuality in their memoirs.Who is the most famous retired gay athlete? John Amaechi tops our list. John Amaechi played in the NBA from 1995-2003. He came out in 2007 and discussed what it was like being closeted in his book &quot;Man in the Middle.&quot; Bill Bean played in the MLB from 1987-1995. He became the second Major League Baseball player who has ever revealed his homosexuality when he came out in 1999.Several retired football players are also gay. Wade Davis played in the NFL and NFL Europe from 2000-2003. He publicly came out as gay in 2012 and now works as an advocate for gay rights. Kwame Harris played in the NFL from 2003-2008. He publicly came out as gay in 2013. Later that year, he was convicted on misdemeanor counts of domestic violence, assault and battery against his ex-boyfriend, Dimitri Geier.Do you think that it would be difficult to be a gay professional athlete? Share your thoughts in the comments section.