4,644 Views - Click for Gallery Brooke Smith is the latest celesbian to get media hype, and as we pointed out in an earlier article, deGaying Grey has been backed with a lot of controversy the same week Prop 8 was put forth. Gay culture has been openly promoted for a long time, and has become accepted throughout most of North America, but gay pride parades and campaigns have generally centered around same-sex male relationships. Interestingly, equal rights still seem to be an issue between men and women, even when it comes to the LGBT community. Unless they’re “hot lesbians,” women are still much more criticized for wanting to be in same-sex relationships, and rarely are they seen in the media. That might be changing though. In 2008, lesbians quickly climbed the media radar. The slideshow below highlights everything from western celesbians like Brooke Smith who stars as a lesbian doctor on Grey’s Anatomy to gay embracement in Bollywood. Also be sure to check out 75 ways pop culture is fighting Prop 8.  Via: trendhunter

Lesbians in Bollywood (GALLERY)

As Prop 8 Hits Hollywood, Priyanka Embraces Gay Roles

While California is fuming mad about Prop 8 going through, on the other side of the world, in a place gay culture has traditionally not been accepted, Bollywood is embracing same-sex relationships. Priyanka…
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Hollywood Gay Backlash? (GALLERY)

Grey’s Anatomy Lesbian Fiasco with Brooke Smith

With the sad news of Prop 8 (Proposition 8) passing through, comes that of ABC abruptly ending a lesbian character played by Brooke Smith on the popular show Grey’s Anatomy. The firing of Brooke Smith,…
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Lesbian Lipstick Smudges (GALLERY)

'The L Word' Guerrilla Ads

The lesbian-themed TV show, The L Word, turned to ad agency Leo Burnett, Ireland to promote the show on channel six. The target demographic was females between 18-49 years old. Leo Burnett came up with…
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Considering Lesbianism (GALLERY)

Kylie Minogue Toys With Being Gay

Kylie Minogue recently announced she’s been considering becoming gay, and considering how much press lesbians have had lately, this would be a very savvy PR announcement. “I’d go gay for her,” Kylie…
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Social Issues as Songs (GALLERY)

Musical Activist Joan Baez

Joan Baez, an American folk singer known for her powerful lyrics about social issues, is releasing her latest album "Day After Tomorrow," to an amalgamation of hype, anticipation and controversy. She's…
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Relationship Status Pins (GALLERY)

SHI Symbols (For Hetero and Homosexuals)

I had heard about the international SHI Symbol that helps singles easily work out who is or isn’t single. I have a heterosexual symbol and by wearing it, I get noticed—in a good way—so it certainly helps…
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Celebrity Lesbian Weddings (GALLERY)

Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres to Wed

Portia de Rossi and her long-term partner Ellen DeGeneres have been talking marriage for a long time now, but with the continuous legal issues regarding gay marriage, it's been difficult to move forward…
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Accepted Lesbian Culture (VIDEO)

Katy Perry's "I Kissed A Girl" Tops UK Charts

Katy Perry is topping the charts with her controversial hit song, “I Kissed a Girl.” In fact, she has now scooted in front of Kid Rock and is #1 on the UK music charts. It has also been #1 for seven…

The Celeb Lesbian Fascination

Britney Spears As "Faster Pussycat" Lesbian Killer

Troubled singer Britney Spears is gearing up to play a killer lesbian in Quentin Tarantino's remake of the cult classic Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! The pop star was reportedly hand-picked by the Pulp…

Love or PR Stunt? (GALLERY)

Lindsay Lohan's Lesbian Marriage

Lindsay Lohan finally declared her love for her girlfriend Sam Ronson. The two are currently planning the wedding. Quite frankly, I wonder if this is the real deal or an attempt to get attention. From…

Fake Lesbian Fashion Ads (GALLERY)

Versace Fall-Winter '08 Campaign

Never one to produce boring shots, uber fashion photographer Mario Testino injected the new Versace Fall/ Winter 2008-2009 women's ad campaign with a mysterious faux-lesbian vibe between two of the most…

Faking Lesbianism? (VIDEO)

Katy Perry's 'I Kissed a Girl' is Billboard's 1000th #1

Singer songwriter Katy Perry, a Pastors' daughter, used to sing christian music about God. Now she's singing a different tune about kissing a girl (and liking it) that has just topped the US charts. I…

Las Vegas Targets Gay Community (GALLERY)

Paris Las Vegas: Gay Days & Nights

Las Vegas wants the gay community to know that, "Everything is sexier in Paris Las Vegas." In anticipation of the Las Vegas Gay Days & Nights special festivities, held July 3 - 6, Las Vegas has rolled…

Supermodel Lesbians Gone Mainstream

Irina and Freja Kiss for Elle

These images of two, young supermodels locking lips isn't from some dirty men's magazine; quite surprisingly, it's from the pages of Elle, one of the most respected, high end women's fashion magazines.…

Diversifying Popular Sites (VIDEO)

Dailymotion Goes Gay

Dailymotion, the world's largest independent video sharing site (YouTube is controlled by Google) and a top 30 website worldwide according to Alexa has launched an official "Gay & Lesbian" channel to cater…

The New Lesbian (GALLERY)

Gayelle

A group of lesbians unhappy with their title have launched a world-wide movement to change the name of their sexuality to "gayelle" due to a "persistent distaste for the word lesbian" which they argue…

Targeting The Gays

Obama LGBT Ads

In a bid to cut into the longstanding ties between gays and lesbians and democrat competitor Hillary Clinton, the Obama campaign is actively reaching out for the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans-gender)…

Clothing Optional Women's Resort (GALLERY)

Pearl's Rainbow

"Pearl's Rainbow is a clothing-optional resort for adult women – lesbians and gay-friendly straight women." Located in Key West, Florida, the inn has two swimming pools, two hot tubs, on-site massage,…

Shock Factor Used To Boost Ratings (VIDEO)

Courtney Cox and Jennifer Aniston Kiss!

The actress Jennifer Aniston and her friend Courtney Cox surprised us with a kiss that they gave each other in the mouth for a TV series. The video is an affection touch between these two women, that…

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