the diner

It was a glorious day on April 23, when French lawmakers voted marriage equality into law. And for one French diner waitress, that day became revelatory as she hopped on to a banquette and proclaimed her lesbianism before hungry customers.

Atlanta chef Ria Pell, 45, died Sunday night. Pell was a pillar of the Atlanta LGBT community. She also owned popular Grant Park diner Ria's Bluebird and was the November 2012 winner of Food Network's Chopped.

Pretty Little Liars season 4 kicked off Tuesday with a killer (literally for Det. Wilden) episode that was darker, funnier, more fashionable and more suspenseful than ever. And, Emily and Page are so ON right now, making plans for a west coast love nest. Who could say no to Paige's invitation to drive cross country? "You, me, donuts and diners," is an offer any red-blooded American girl could not refuse. Here's "A is for a-l--i-v-e" in 30 screengrabs or less.

Out lesbian Iron Chef Cat Cora dishes about cooking, the economy and Prop. 8.

ABC Daytime President Brian Frons threw down the gauntlet claiming that All My Children�s lesbians played by Eden Riegel and Tamara Braun are cuter than Grey�s Anatomy�s Sara Ramirez and Brooke Smith. He went on to say that Riegel's Bianca was a well drawn character on a journey, which lends to the storyline's ongoing appeal.

Novelist Elan Barnehama latest book Finding Bluefield tells the story of lesbian love set amidst the politics of the 1960s and we have an excerpt.

It remains to be seen what will happen for our beloved Santana.

OK, Glee... You've got us hooked.

The popular "Telephone" video starring Lady Gaga and Beyoncé was once a gay porn set used in such x-rated goodies as "Big Rig" and "Dare." In other Gaga news, a publicist for "Glee" has confirmed reports Lady Gaga will be making a cameo appearance on the show are false. According to the publicist, creator Ryan Murphy said the cast of "Glee" will be performing one of Gaga's songs on the show.

Sundance Institute announced the eight projects selected from nearly 900 submissions to participate in the 2012 Theatre Lab, July 9-29 at the Sundance Resort, and two of them address LGBT themes.

The president bestowed the Kennedy Center Honors on the funny lady with an appropriate dose of levity.

Orphan Black's Season 2 Premiere brings on the surprises, songs, and a LOT of people getting kicked in the face