LGBTQ Entertainment News

Chris Olsen has become a household name thanks to his internet presence, combining charisma, humor, and a flair for fashion—specifically, his famous tight pants. It’s no secret that when Olsen performs or dances, his pants seem to be on a collision course with disaster as of late. Whether it’s an impromptu twirl, an unexpected jump,

The governor of West Virginia, Patrick Morrisey (R), signed a bill defining “man” and “woman” based on reproductive biology and erasing nonbinary and trans identities into law. “West Virginia will not bow down to radical gender ideology,” Morrisey said in signing the bill. Related: The bill, S.B. 456, made national headlines for a provision that

Lil Nas X is making waves once again, and this time, he’s doing it in a big way. Beginning on March 10, the Grammy-winning rapper and singer has been dropping a new single each day, marking a bold and vibrant new chapter in his musical journey. His releases so far, including “DREAMBOY,” “BIG DUMMY!,” “SWISH,”

Texas state Rep. Stan Gerdes (R) Texas legislator Rep. Stan Gerdes (R) has introduced The FURRIES Act, legislation to punish students who act like non-human animals in schools and penalize schools who allow this behavior. Anti-transgender Republicans claim that schools have been forced to accommodate students who identify as house pet “furries.” However, educators have

Share Tweet Share Share Email Singer-songwriter Mike Maimone released ‘On My Way,’ the lead single from his upcoming album Guess What? I Love You, on March 7. The feel-good track holds deep personal meaning for Maimone, as it was originally written as a voicemail to his late husband,

Protesters raised the transgender flag outside the White House in July, 2017, to denounce Trump’s transgender military ban. A group of so-called “detransitioners” sponsored by groups including Moms for Liberty and funded by the federal government assembled on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to push the Trump administration’s false narrative that there are only two “immutable”

Share Tweet Share Share Email In a powerful call to action, GLAAD board members Frankie Grande and Peppermint have joined forces with several high-profile figures from the LGBTQ+ community to urge casting directors, producers, and creatives behind reality TV to take a bold step toward authentic inclusivity. Their

Rep. Lauren Boebert, (R-CO) at the 2023 Conservative Political Action Conference Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) has introduced a resolution to censure Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) for her “racist” and “ableist” comment criticizing Rep. Al Green (D-TX) for interrupting President Donald Trump’s congressional address last week. During her Friday appearance with the right-wing media broadcaster Real America’s Voice,

Share Tweet Share Share Email Chappell Roan is taking a wardrobe mishap in stride after a cheeky incident at Paris Fashion Week. The singer, known for her hit “Pink Pony Club,” shared a series of photos from her time at the iconic event, describing it as “a dream

Protestors unfurl a 200-foot rainbow banner while dressed in pink and rainbow-colored accessories outside of the Utah state capitol building. Demonstrators unfurled a 200-foot rainbow banner in front of the Utah state capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday in protest of a H.B. 77, bill that would ban rainbow and transgender Pride flags as

Jonathan Van Ness, known for their infectious personality on Queer Eye and their popular podcast Getting Curious, is taking their comedy to the stage at the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot festival in Providence, Rhode Island, on March 29. Ahead of their performance, Van Ness shared insights into their approach to stand-up comedy, the importance of

Brandi Carlile/Elton John At a time when the world seems a lot scarier for LGBTQ+ youth, Elton John and Brandi Carlile are bringing a little hope to the table. On Wednesday, March 5, the duo released “Swing for the Fences,” the latest single from their upcoming collaborative album, Who Believes in Angels? According to Carlile,

Emmy and Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris has been cast in the highly anticipated Showtime series Dexter: Resurrection, which will serve as a follow-up to the 2021 series Dexter: New Blood. Harris will guest star as the character “Lowell,” adding to an already star-studded ensemble. Production for Dexter: Resurrection began in January in New

TikTokers around the world are in tears after a New Yorker shared the emotional love story of his fiancé’s life and loss. In a series of pics taken at Hudson River Park in Manhattan, Jack Ciapciak recounted his surprise proposal at the riverside idyll in 2022. Related: Ciapciak led his soon-to-be fiancé, Jack Lorentzen, to

The case of Andrey Kotov, a Russian travel agent who was found dead in custody in December, is set to proceed to trial. Kotov, who was arrested in late November 2023 for allegedly organizing tours for queer people, was charged with participating in and organizing the activities of an “extremist community” under a law that

The Weekend co-hosts Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels Amid cratering ratings following the election of Donald Trump in November, MSNBC is revamping its lineup to include two out gay Black men on a new version of The Weekend. MSNBC vet Jonathan Capehart and newly named MSNBC senior Washington correspondent Eugene Daniels join Jackie Alemany, the

Share Tweet Share Share Email The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has taken controversial steps to censor certain historical records, marking 26,000 images and online posts in response to former President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to combat diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This large-scale move has

The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against a North Carolina school board after it shut down a student-led trivia game about prominent LGBTQ+ figures, claiming the game was “indecent.” The suit, filed Wednesday on behalf of one of the student organizers in the U.S. Court for the Western District of North Carolina, alleges the Cleveland

Share Tweet Share Share Email Mavis Beaumont’s journey continues to take unexpected turns in the upcoming season of Survival of the Thickest, with the new trailer offering a glimpse into her evolving life and relationships. Played by Michelle Buteau, who co-created the series alongside Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Buteau returns

Researchers have charted cultures as falling along a continuum with several variables, including individualism versus collectivism, which includes the degree of support for and emphasis on individual goals versus common or collective goals. Most of these same researchers place the U.S. and many other Western nations on the “individual” side of the continuum. “My philosophy, in essence, is

A transgender teen in Iowa made an emotional plea on his 18th birthday at the state Capitol, urging lawmakers not to strip away the rights of transgender individuals. Kayde Martin, a high school senior, addressed lawmakers with tears in his eyes, sharing his deep concerns about the future of transgender rights in Iowa. “I deeply

President Donald Trump’s 99-minute address to the joint session of Congress on Tuesday night focused mostly on economic and international issues. The event had few surprises apart from some protests from Democratic Congress members, one of whom had to be escorted from the chamber after interrupting Trump’s speech early into the event. While Trump attacked

Share Tweet Share Share Email The United States has withdrawn from the United Nations LGBTI Core Group, a coalition of nations dedicated to advocating for the rights of LGBTQ+ and intersex individuals worldwide. The departure, which occurred on February 14, was confirmed by a State Department spokesperson on

Cassandra Peterson points at her (now-former) “Elon Sux” Tesla car after brandishing a chainsaw in a video she posted on her Instagram account. Cassandra Peterson — the sexually fluid actress who has played the gothic horror character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, since the early 1980s — recently posted Instagram videos mocking Elon Musk, the

Bodybuilder and influencer Joey Forte has made waves on social media with his muscular physique, fitness tutorials, and musical talents. However, it’s his openness about being in a throuple relationship that has sparked considerable attention across his Instagram and TikTok accounts. With a combined following of over 200,000 fans, Forte has become a beacon of

A rescue boat ferried migrants from their distressed vessel. A Royal Caribbean ship hosting a gay cruise rescued 11 refugees who were adrift in the Gulf of Mexico this week. The Brilliance of the Seas had been chartered by LGBTQ+ travel company VACAYA for a seven-night cruise of the Caribbean, Advocate reported. On Wednesday, February

Share Tweet Share Share Email Hundreds of Iowa residents gathered at the state Capitol Thursday, waving Pride flags in protest of a controversial bill that seeks to remove gender identity as a protected class under Iowa’s Civil Rights Act. The bill, which passed both the Iowa House and

Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us Trans ally Pedro Pascal continues to speak out for trans rights. In an Instagram post last week, the actor shared a photo of a sticker on a building declaring, “A world without trans people has never existed and never will.” He then wrote in the comments, “I can’t

Share Tweet Share Share Email Paulette Green and Donna Dear, a married couple living on a 111-acre farm in Maryland, have become the subjects of a new short film that highlights their enduring love and commitment to their land and community. In 1994, the couple purchased Mt. Pleasant

Andrew Tate (R) and his brother Tristan Tate (L) leave the Bucharest Court, Andrew under house arrest and Tristan under judiciary control. Andrew Tate, the notorious far-right influencer and self-described misogynist, arrived in the United States on Thursday from Romania where he and his brother are awaiting trial on rape and sex-trafficking charges. The brothers’