LGBTQ Entertainment News

Ayesha Madon in ‘Heartbreak High’ Photo: Lisa Tomasetti / Courtesy of Netflix Australian actor Ayesha Madon has come out as bisexual. The 26-year-old star of Netflix’s teen dramedy Heartbreak High opened up for the first time about her sexuality in a recent interview with U.K.-based LGBTQ+ outlet Gay Times. Related: “I only properly admitted, out

Donald Trump addresses his supporters during a campaign rally on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin Photo: Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK The Republican National Committee (RNC) has adopted former President Donald Trump’s platform for the Republican Party. The new platform removes the party’s opposition to same-sex

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig (D-2) speaks at a press conference in Hastings on July 2, 2024 with about a bill to burb fentanyl sales via social media with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Photo: Sam Woodward/USA TODAY / USA TODAY NETWORK Out Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) has called on President Joe Biden to drop out of

In Virginia over the weekend, a drunken man was arrested after allegedly going on a “homophobic rant” at a popular bar where he saw Pride flags displayed. Police arrested Justin Wayne Hendricks on misdemeanor charges of being “drunk in public” and providing false identification to a police officer. He also earned a felony count of assault

Sep 29, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson (22) is interviewed after the Aces victory over the Dallas Wings during game three of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs at College Park Center Photo: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Las Vegas Aces got a special message from their power forward A’ja Wilson recently

In 2021, LGBTQ+ activists reached a landmark agreement with New York City officials to build houseless shelters for transgender and gender non-conforming people. But three years later, the city has made no progress on their construction. On Friday, the Strategic Trans Alliance for Radical Reform (S.T.A.R.R.) rallied in Foley Square in Lower Manhattan to hold

Here are this week’s most popular positive stories, with some fun social media posts tossed in too. Like seeing uplifting content like this? Sign up for our Good News email. We’re barely two weeks into summer and the news has been heating up. But we’re serving up a refreshing pitcher of good news to help keep

Share Tweet Share Share Email “The only thing you can’t get back is time. It goes by so fast.”   Aubrey Plaza‘s latest film, My Old Ass, debuted its hilarious and heartfelt trailer, delivering a fresh and unique take on the queer coming-of-age genre. Written and directed by Megan Park (Fallout), the film features Plaza as

The pharmaceutical company Gilead has announced that its new pre-exposure prophylactic (PrEP) injectable medication has passed a Phase III clinical trial demonstrating its safety and effectiveness against other current PrEP treatments. The trial found that the medication protected cisgender women from HIV in 100% of cases. Clinicians found that the twice-yearly shot, lenacapavir, worked in

Share Tweet Share Share Email Pedro Pascal set the internet on fire with a sneak peek of Gladiator 2. The beloved actor, known for his roles in The Mandalorian and The Last Of Us, shared two intense photos from the upcoming movie, showing his character in a fierce battle with Paul Mescal’s character. He simply

This July Fourth, for the 248th time, America celebrates independence from British rule. But after President Joe Biden signed a law recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, Americans are also forced to take a closer look at what this Fourth of July represents. More than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, and two

Share Tweet Share Share Email The Sims franchise has always been about simulating real-life scenarios, including LGBTQ+ experiences. Previously, Sims has made changes to allow users to choose their character’s pronouns and their romantic and sexual preferences. Now, it’s taking a bold new step into the world of polyamory. The upcoming Sims 4 expansion pack,

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) is getting called out on social media after she called out White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre a “DEI hire,” a term that many consider racist. Over the past year, many on the right have started using the expression “DEI” (diversity, equity, and inclusion) as a racial slur for Black people.

Share Tweet Share Share Email Amber Ruffin, talk show host, comedian, writer, and Tony Award nominee, proudly came out as queer this week in a heartfelt Instagram post. Known for breaking barriers as the first Black woman to write for a late-night talk show, Ruffin celebrated the last day of Pride Month by sharing her

By any measure, Oregon state Rep. Ben Bowman (D) is a comer. He won his seat representing suburbs south of Portland in 2022 at just 30 years old. After only 14 months in office, his Democratic colleagues elevated him to Majority Leader of the Oregon House. Related: Bowman has risen quickly with a blend of

Share Tweet Share Share Email Thrilling Victory at US Olympic Trials Nikki Hiltz is redefining what it means to be a champion in the track and field world. Hiltz secured their place on the US Olympic team with a breathtaking win in the 1500m race at the US Olympic Track and Field Trials. Hiltz, a

President Joe Biden during the debate at CNN’s studios in Atlanta. Photo: Jack Gruber / USA TODAY NETWORK Joe Biden bombed at the presidential debate last Thursday. Even his most fervent supporters had to step back and question whether Biden had the wherewithal to serve another four years in the White House. With the stakes

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) Photo: Shutterstock Florida governor and failed Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis shocked Floridians earlier this month when he vetoed over $32 million in arts funding from the state’s budget. On Thursday, he offered an explanation for the decision, citing what he characterized as “sexual” arts festivals. “You have your tax

LONDON, UK. April 29, 2019: David Tennant & son, Ty Tennant arriving for the “TOLKIEN” premiere at the Curzon Mayfair, London. Photo: Shutterstock/Steve Vas/Featureflash Doctor Who star and long-time LGBTQ+ ally David Tennant has been at the center of controversy in the U.K. for the past week over comments he made about an anti-trans politician.

Although HIV transmission rates have declined from 201 to 2022, one demographic is seeing a rising share in new HIV infections: young Latino men, the Associated Press reported. Young Latino men are the most at risk for HIV infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This demographic recently accounted for nearly

Just in time for the end of Pride Month, Tractor Supply Co. said on Thursday that it would be changing a wide range of policies, including ending “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion” (DEI) programs, stopping sponsoring Pride events, and withdrawing from carbon emission goals. The agricultural product and home improvement chain store made the announcement via a

Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks to supporters as he supports Tom Glass in his campaign for Texas State Representative on Jan. 24, 2024. Photo: Mikala Compton/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK The Texas Supreme Court has reversed a lower court’s decision blocking S.B. 14, the state’s gender-affirming care ban for minors. The law will now remain

“The View” host Joy Behar Photo: Screenshot Joy Behar, the 81-year-old co-host of the woman-led daytime talk show The View, has been married to a man for 13 years. But she says that she’d like to “get it on” with a woman in her 90s. Behar made her comment while speaking on the show with

Share Tweet Share Share Email Fashion TV host Stacy London, the queen of makeovers, has unveiled a new chapter in her life, proudly coming out as a lesbian. This revelation comes five years after she introduced her partner, actress Cat Yezbak, in a cheeky Instagram post. The Instagram Bombshell London dropped the news of her

Washington, DC, USA; Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga) before President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 7, 2024. Photo: Jack Gruber / USA TODAY NETWORK Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) introduced an amendment to cut USAID’s (United States Agency for International Development)

Share Tweet Share Share Email Step aside, Real Housewives! Nicola Coughlan is bringing us the gayest bop of the summer, and it’s all for charity. Nicola Coughlan Drops a New Track Bridgerton’s own Nicola Coughlan, who plays the ever-clever Penelope Featherington, is entering a new spotlight. While dishing on the scandalous third season of the

Andy Stack and Matthew Seaman at Tampa Pride Photo: Matthew Seaman Andy Stack and Matthew Seaman hadn’t been boyfriends long when Seaman’s younger brother Daniel invited the pair to join him and Matthew’s sister Brooke at Tampa Pride in March. “They had invited us to go and make it kind of a family affair, so

Share Tweet Share Share Email Actress Louisa Jacobson, the talented daughter of Meryl Streep, chose Pride Month to share her LGBTQ+ identity with the world proudly. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Jacobson declared she is “blessed to be entering the Joyful New Era bb,” accompanied by a pride flag emoji. The 33-year-old actress, known for

A new report by the U.K. youth charity Just Like Us has found that many schools still don’t talk openly about diverse families, resulting in what the group describes as social stigma, discrimination, and poor wellbeing for the children and parents of LGBTQ+ families. The new research independently surveyed 1,012 LGBTQ+ parents across the U.K.