CNN Anchor Richard Quest Says His Work Is Better Since Coming Out

1. CNN anchor Richard Quest reflected on how coming out has impacted his professional life. Turns out, it's been pretty good. [Advocate]

2. Doctor Who featured its first lesbian kiss. And fans weren't so happy about that. [PinkNews]

3. Laverne Cox and twin M. Lamar to headline NYC's GenderFluid Fest. [SpinCycle]

4. Dolly Parton still enjoys singing "Jolene" live, 40 years after it was first recorded. [TheGayUK]

5. True Blood ended its seventh, and final, season on Sunday. It got some high ratings (if not everyone was thrilled with the conclusion). [THR]

6. Tina Fey accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge (from Kermit the Frog). Well, kinda.