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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.

Share Tweet Share Share Email Matt Bomer is set to channel the lovable naivete of Betty White in Hulu’s upcoming series, Mid-Century Modern, described as the gay counterpart to the beloved The Golden Girls. This vibrant new show pairs the wit of Will & Grace creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan with the visionary flair

Matthew Cortland, the owner of the international bar chain The Cauldron, says that his job as the co-founder and owner of the witch and wizard-themed pubs is to “to make our wizard-themed venues as inclusive as possible for all people.” Cortland was put to the test recently when a transphobic customer left a review raging

Earlier this month, former President Donald Trump held his first campaign rally as a convicted felon at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona, hosted by the arch-conservative student group Turning Point USA. This wasn’t Trump’s first appearance at Dream City Church; he also held a rally there with Turning Point USA in 2020. For events like this, it’s an ideal

Gaming is a huge industry — and like many huge industries, it’s becoming more and more queer-inclusive. Video games have begun including LGBTQ+ characters and moments in fun and surprising ways — while playing a game has always been fun, these queer aspects are bringing the experience to a whole new level. Here are 20

Share Tweet Share Share Email The supernatural romance is getting a physical release this September! Film fans, rejoice! Andrew Haigh’s stunning supernatural romance All of Us Strangers is officially joining the prestigious Criterion Collection this September! The Criterion Collection is the gold standard for cinephiles, known for its commitment to distributing important classic and contemporary

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and his husband, teacher and activist Chasten Buttigieg, don’t seem like the sort of couple who would regularly have their followers in stitches. But from their surprising physical comedy prowess to Pete’s quick wit on stage, this dynamic duo never fails to keep us entertained. Whether Pete is turning

Share Tweet Share Share Email The Ultimate Guide to Life’s Highs and Lows from Your Favorite Icons If you’ve ever wished life came with a guidebook, look no further! The Gay Icon’s Guide to Life offers wisdom and wit from the world’s most fabulous icons, bringing their voices right to your coffee table. A Star-Studded

Author Jane Lee Mullowney Photo: Jane Lee Mullowney “I felt I was always a woman.” For Jane Lee Mullowney, it took a death sentence to realize life was too short to live any way but authentically.   “At 33 years old, I was diagnosed with cancer and given five years to live,” Jane tells LGBTQ

Share Tweet Share Share Email House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel, has taken the summer by storm, and one of its brightest stars is Emma D’Arcy. Playing the fierce Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, D’Arcy has captivated audiences, especially nonbinary viewers. In a recent chat with GAY TIMES, D’Arcy opened up about the heartwarming

LGBTQ+ directors are often boundary pushers. Some, like John Waters, push the bounds of good taste. Others, like Vera Drew, have pushed what can be legally done in a movie. Even when LGBTQ+ directors just want to tell their stories without blowing minds, bringing queer stories to screens is in its own way revolutionary. Especially

Share Tweet Share Share Email Your favorite artist’s favorite artist! In a dazzling display of musical camaraderie, Sabrina Carpenter has taken Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” and turned it into an instant hit among her devoted fanbase—especially those in the LGBTQ+ community. Fresh from lighting up stages at Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour and wowing

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Share Tweet Share Share Email In a futuristic twist that’s sure to thrill fans, Hunter Schafer, known for her role in Euphoria, is stepping into the neon-lit world of Blade Runner 2099. The actress has been confirmed to star alongside Michelle Yeoh in Amazon’s upcoming limited series, as reported by Variety. A New Replicant Adventure

Pride month is a time to not just celebrate ourselves, but the best parts of our community — and that includes the LGBTQ+ activists fighting to make the world better. There’s a lot to be said for just being publicly out, and showing queer excellence from day to day. But not everyone has the grit

Share Tweet Share Share Email At the Tony Awards, Doctor Who star Jonathan Groff tearfully thanked his “soulmate” Daniel Radcliffe after winning his first Tony Award for Merrily We Roll Along. Groff won Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, marking a milestone in his 22-year theatre career. A Night to Remember On

Aly Kim, right, with her friends JT and Gwen Photo: Aly Kim For Aly Kim of Monterey, California, Pride in the seaside town famous for John Steinbeck, Cannery Row, and nearby Pebble Beach in Carmel offered an added attraction in 2022: a reunion among friends more than 40 years in the making. Aly, JT, and

Dolly Parton arriving to “Joyful Noise” Los Angeles Premeire on January 19, 2012 in Hollywood, CA Photo: Shutterstock Rightwing writer Ericka Andersen has apologized for criticizing Dolly Parton in an essay for the conservative online outlet The Federalist. The piece, titled “There’s Nothing Loving About Dolly Parton’s False Gospel,” has had Parton fans in an

Happy Father’s Day! Gay dads have many options nowadays for raising kids, from surrogacy to adoption many  — and a study has even shown that kids of gay dads are happier and healthier than kids of straight parents! On that note, here are some of our favorite famous gay dads. These men are making it

Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, April 2024 Photo: Zhaslan Zhumabekov/via WIkipedia A lawmaker with the ruling party of Georgia has introduced legislation that would strip the rights of same-sex couples, ban depictions of homosexuality in media, and outlaw all LGBTQ+-related gatherings. The chilling legislation bears all the hallmarks of Russian President Vladimir

American Family Association founder Donald Wildmon The American Family Association (AFA), the long-running hate group founded by bigoted Christian minister Donald Wildmon, is fighting Pride Month with some anti-Pride merch including a couple of t-shirts, a sticker, and a screen saver. They’ve also recycled some old books as part of their Pride Month counteroffensive, too

Share Tweet Share Share Email Brace yourselves, Bridgerton fans! Season four is set to turn up the romance and representation. WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD! Francesca Bridgerton, the often-overlooked sibling, is finally getting her time in the spotlight. In a thrilling twist, she’s set to embark on a queer romance with Michaela Stirling in an upcoming season.

James Roy, left, with his boyfriend at Twin Cities Pride in 2023 Photo: Sean Jones In a perfect world, everyone comes out on their own terms. Some people never have to make a public declaration, while others endure a lifetime of wanting and waiting to make a change. For LGBTQ+ Americans in 2024, hard-fought history

Share Tweet Share Share Email Nicole Kidman has confirmed the magical rumors: a Practical Magic sequel is officially in the works! Fans of the 1998 cult classic can rejoice as both Nicole and Sandra Bullock are set to reprise their iconic roles. A Magical Reunion Rumblings of a sequel to Practical Magic started to bubble

LGBTQ+ people have long been known for their dramatic flair — so it’s no wonder that the queer community has created many groundbreaking and award-winning LGBTQ+ Broadway and off-Broadway shows. Theater allows audiences to explore and experience lives outside of their own, and, musicals let viewers tap their toes while learning about the unique challenges,

Share Tweet Share Share Email Get ready for some out-of-this-world queer representation! Kristen Stewart is set to star in the upcoming limited series The Challenger, where she’ll portray the real-life trailblazer and queer icon, astronaut Sally Ride. Known for her roles in Twilight and Spencer, Stewart is now bringing her talents to the small screen

Houston surgeon Eithan Haim has been indicted on four felony counts after he shared public documents revealing the private information of transgender patients – in violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a federal law that protects patients’ medical privacy. Haim leaked internal documents from Texas Children’s Hospital in 2023 to conservative

Share Tweet Share Share Email From ally to proudly part of the LGBTQ+ family, Maren Morris has always held a special place in our hearts. On June 9, the Grammy-winning artist took to Instagram, sharing photos from her Phoenix stop on the RSVP Redux Tour. Among the snaps was a picture of Morris waving a

Photo: The Gender Spectrum Collection A new study from payroll and human resources platform Gusto reveals some interesting trends around LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship, most notably that queer small business owners tend to be more interested in giving back to their communities than their straight counterparts. Last week, Gusto released its 2024 New Business Formation Report, based

Rep. Angie Craig Photo: Angie Craig Legislation to create a new task force to combat LGBTQ+ elder abuse has been introduced by out Rep. Angie Craig of (D-MN) and fellow Equality Caucus member Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ). Gottheimer announced the bill, dubbed the “Elder Pride Protection Act,” at an annual roundtable of North Jersey LGBTQ+