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This is the perfect example of using your platform for good.

Katy Perry was honored with the National Equality Award at the Human Rights Campaign dinner in El Lay on Saturday night — and the singer used the opportunity to open up about exploring her sexuality despite her strict religious upbringing.

The 32-year-old revealed:

"I'm just a singer and songwriter, honestly. I speak my truths and I paint my fantasies into these little bite size pop songs. For instance, 'I kissed a girl and I liked it.' Truth be told, I did more than that."

Related: Katy Teases ANOTHER Politically Charged Song!

The Chained To The Rhythm singer went on:

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If you love Colton Haynes as much as we do, then you know he's made quite a few headlines in the last year over his anxiety, and more recently for coming out as gay!

Of course there was that whole beef with The Real O'Neals' Noah Galvin, but Haynes has continued to be an inspiration which is exactly why the Human Rights Campaign decided to honor the Arrow actor with their Visibility Award in Seattle on Saturday!

Related: Colton Haynes Opens Up About His Father's Suicide!

Colton, who was extremely emotional from the time he took the stage, gave an incredibly moving speech in which he admitted:

"I'm asked to play so many different roles as an actor, but tonight I can actually be myself for the first time. It feels incredible."

The studly actor continued by sharing:

"I'm making [the promise] to the next generation of lesbians and gay men, bisexuals and transgender youth and I hope my example will give them the confidence and hope to be who they are, as well."

Ch-ch-check out Colton's incredible speech (below) and jump to the 5:15 mark to skip the actor's intro!

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Dozens of A-listers are doing their part to make sure the lives that were tragically lost in the June 12 shooting at Orlando's Pulse night club aren't forgotten.

On Wednesday, the Human Rights Campaign shared a touching tribute video to the 49 people who were taken too soon in the senseless act of incomprehensible violence, enlisting all sorts of stars to help remember the victims.

Related: President Obama Hand Picks The Country's First LGBT National Monument!

Ryan Murphy and his production company Ryan Murphy Television gathered together some of today's most famous, influential celebs to read the names of each victim, and share a little bit of their stories.

Big names like Caitlyn Jenner, Lady GaGa, Demi Lovato, Lea Michele, Kerry Washington, Colton Haynes, Gerard Butler, Sofia Vergara, and so many more honored those whose lives were sadly cut short in the terrible tragedy.

In fact, here are all the celebs who joined together for this moving clip (below):

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This is wonderful!

Kesha was presented with the Human Rights Campaign's Visibility Award on Saturday night at the organization's 2016 Nashville Equality Dinner, and she delivered an AH-mazing speech about fame, love, acceptance, and life!!

Related: Dr. Luke's Camp Continues To Claim Kesha Is Not A Victim!

The singer, who of course alluded to some of the difficult personal things she's experiencing now, spoke about music, live, equality, and love in accepting her award.

It was an emotional night, with an emotional speech — and a wonderful intro by her friend and fellow singer Wrabel — as Kesha was recognized for advocating for the LGBT movement.

Ch-ch-check out her entire speech (below)!!!

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Jennifer Hudson is not only an award-winning actress and singer, but she's also the campaign ambassador for TURN IT UP FOR CHANGE — advocating for LGBT rights!

From W Hotels and the Human Rights Campaign, the songstress released a heartwarming music video for her new song I Still Love You!

[ Video: Watch Jimmy Fallon & Jamie Foxx Impersonate Mick Jagger, & Jennifer Hudson! ]

The upbeat club track's video follows the story of a father and his last-minute decision to attend his gay son's interracial wedding!

The music video premiere will help to support Logo's #All50 campaign — which aims to keep LGBT people and allies up to date on the latest information leading up to the U.S. Supreme Court's upcoming decision on marriage equality in all 50 states!

Throughout June, Logo will debut interviews with celebrities and LGBT advocates on #All50's website, and even invite people to share personal stories!

Check out J-Hud's music video (below)!

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This is just tragic on so many levels.

Not only was 22-year-old Bri Golec stabbed to death by her father over the weekend, she was killed for simply being a trans woman.

Ohio Police have arrested Bri's father Kevin Golec for murder and domestic violence after he claimed Bri's "cult" was stealing from his home.

Police were called to Kevin's house in Akron, OH at around 10p.m. last Friday night on reports of a robbery, after receiving the following 911 call from the father:

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What a role model!

Besides discussing her own personal struggles in hopes of helping her fans, Demi Lovato refuses to stop lobbying for marriage equality until something changes!

The songstress already made a MAJOR statement with her Really Don't Care music video, showcased the power of lesbian love on Glee, and now she's used her star power for a powerful PSA for the Human Rights Campaign about equal rights.

We couldn't be prouder to have such a fabulous young woman standing on the front lines with us during this war.

Ch-ch-check it out (above)!!!

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