Instagram/Alex Cooper & Rachel Shat Celebrity Major LGBTQ media company Equalpride lays off staff, including top editors at Out, The Advocate, and Pride.com. Industry upheaval continues. March 19, 2026 AceShowbiz - The media industry continues to face significant upheaval as Equalpride, the parent company behind prominent LGBTQ media outlets including Out, The Advocate, Pride.com, Out Traveler, Health PLUS Wellness, and Advocate Originals, has recently laid off several staff members across both editorial and corporate divisions.