LGBTQ – Young Entertainment https://youngentertainmentmag.com WATCH.LISTEN.READ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.5 “I am so proud of this show and what it’s done for young people.” Heartbreak High’s Gemma Chua-Tran reflects on her character Sasha and favorite moments from season one ahead of season two release https://youngentertainmentmag.com/proud-show-done-young-people-heartbreak-highs-gemma-chua-tran-reflects-character-sasha-favorite-moments-season-one/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:26 +0000 https://youngentertainmentmag.com/?p=51849 Heartbreak High became an instant hit on Netflix in 2022 because of its relatable and diverse characters and important storylines. In anticipation of the show’s season two release on April 11, we got to chat with Gemma Chua-Tran who plays Sasha after season one to learn more about her character, storylines, and relationships in the […]

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]]> Glee cast to reunite in honor of Naya Rivera https://youngentertainmentmag.com/glee-cast-reunite-honor-naya-rivera/ Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:39 +0000 https://youngentertainmentmag.com/?p=33597 William McKinley High’s New Directions are reuniting! The cast of the iconic show Glee will be coming together at the 32nd GLAAD Media Awards this year. This will be in honor of their former actor co-star, the late Naya Rivera’s character, Santana Lopez. This year marks Santana Lopez’s 10th anniversary of coming out as a […]

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]]> The history and portrayal of the GBF “Gay Best Friend” https://youngentertainmentmag.com/the-history-and-portrayal-of-the-gbf-gay-best-friend/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:00:38 +0000 https://youngentertainmentmag.com/?p=32678 What’s any rom-com without the classic gay best friend? You might have wondered after seeing this reoccurring role in your favorite films, what is important about this character that they appear so often on our TV screens?  Outside of books and movies, straight women-gay men relationships tend to work quite well. Why is that? After […]

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]]> Theo Putnam: Battling demons and gender norms https://youngentertainmentmag.com/theo-putnam-battling-demons-and-gender-norms/ Sun, 27 Dec 2020 13:00:26 +0000 https://youngentertainmentmag.com/?p=32150 Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’s fourth and final season is on its way. And our heads are full of what new horrors the show can introduce. We’ll also be sad to say goodbye to CAOS’s iconic characters. Especially the likes of Theo Putnam, who brought much-needed queer representation to the teen drama genre. Not only is […]

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]]> David Rabadi talks the importance of mental health https://youngentertainmentmag.com/david-rabadi-talks-the-importance-of-mental-health/ Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:00:23 +0000 https://youngentertainmentmag.com/?p=31826 David Rabadi is not only an author, he’s a mental health and LGBTQ advocate. He is the first Jordanian to come out publicly in Yonkers, NY. David Rabadi devotes his time speaking to people about these issues and inspiring them to live their lives to the fullest despite the challenges they encounter. And, David is committed to […]

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]]> Looking back on Bella Swan https://youngentertainmentmag.com/looking-back-on-bella-swan/ https://youngentertainmentmag.com/looking-back-on-bella-swan/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:00:18 +0000 https://youngentertainmentmag.com/?p=31788 Kristen Stewart has come a long way since her days as protagonist Bella Swan. Her newest movie is slightly different from Kristen’s usual dramatic roles and will see her in a comedy holiday movie about a gay couple. In Happiest Season, Kristen plays Abby, who’s excited to meet her girlfriend Harper’s family only to find […]

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]]> https://youngentertainmentmag.com/looking-back-on-bella-swan/feed/ 1 Simon and Jude: Similar journeys for Simon Spier and Jude Foster Adams https://youngentertainmentmag.com/similar-journeys-love-simon-and-jude-foster-adams/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:00:44 +0000 https://youngentertainmentmag.com/?p=31727 There are many birthdays to celebrate in November, and we’d like to wish a happy one to both Simon Spier and Jude Foster Adams. These characters share not only a birthday but also many similarities in their stories. Both Simon and Jude know what it’s like to grow up questioning their sexual identity. Simon’s story […]

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]]> New Book Tuesday: June 9 https://youngentertainmentmag.com/new-book-tuesday-june-9/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 12:10:10 +0000 https://youngentertainmentmag.com/?p=30459 Here are the new books coming out for today on New Book Tuesday. Click each book for more information and to purchase. Which are you planning to read? Do you have a favorite of all the new titles being released this week? Tell us in the comments section below. The Handmaid’s Tale meets Wilder Girls […]

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]]> HSM series star Frankie Rodriguez talks LGBTQ+ representation https://youngentertainmentmag.com/hsm-series-star-frankie-rodriguez-talks-lgbtq-representation/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:00:29 +0000 https://youngentertainmentmag.com/?p=29833 Frankie Rodriguez is rising to fame as a star of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.” The Disney+ show, inspired by the High School Musical franchise, is becoming a fan favorite. The show has even been picked up for a second season! The characters of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series are winning over the […]

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]]> Nine ‘Spirit Day’ Worthy Representations in TV https://youngentertainmentmag.com/nine-spirit-day-worthy-representations-tv/ Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:00:29 +0000 https://youngentertainmentmag.com/?p=26928 Get ready to get your purple on! Tomorrow, October 18th, is the ninth annual Spirit Day, which is a day of awareness for the LGBTQ community, especially to combat bullying in schools. In honor of the celebration, people are asked to wear the color purple to show their support for the cause. The LGBTQ community […]

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