This document provides an overview and literature review for a study on celebrity influence on LGBTQ rights issues. It discusses cultural studies perspectives on popular culture and defines key concepts like celebrity power and obligation. The review examines how celebrities have influenced equal rights debates over time, from figures like Ellen Degeneres coming out in the 1990s/2000s to increased mainstream Hollywood representation today. It questions whether celebrities have an obligation to advocate for LGBTQ issues given their cultural authority and influence on social norms.