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Microplastic particles on fingers under a magnifying glass. Photo: Shutterstock Since the 2010s, conspiracy theorists have pointed to lab animal studies as “proof” that hormone-disrupting chemicals in water are “feminizing” humans and causing more people to identify as LGBTQ+. The claim hasn’t been substantiated by medical research, but a recent medical study has found microplastics

Share Tweet Share Share Email This Pride Month, Hulu has pulled out all the stops with a fantastic lineup of LGBTQ+ content that will make you laugh, cry, and cheer. From groundbreaking new shows to special events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming your way in June. New

The conversion therapists met last November at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. Behind the closed doors and drawn blinds of a Hampton Inn conference room, a middle-aged woman wearing white stockings and a Virgin Mary blue dress issued a call to arms to the 20-some people in attendance. “In our current culture, in which

Share Tweet Share Share Email “When the moment is ‘look hot walking down the stairs,’ I’m like, I don’t know how to do that.” Hello, Bridgerton fans! Season 3 is finally here, and the excitement is palpable. The latest season promises more romance, drama, and the ever-captivating allure of Regency-era London. The new stars of Bridgerton recently

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signing the anti-trans sports ban in February. Photo: Screenshot/NBC4 A New York judge overturned a Long Island county’s ban on trans women and girls participating in women’s and girls’ sports. As the Associated Press reported, on Friday Judge Francis Ricigliano ruled that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R) “acted beyond

Share Tweet Share Share Email Tiffany Rae and Shanti Hinton are about to be the talk of the Ton. In addition to delivering a scandalous third season of Bridgerton, Netflix is also working to help a real couple have their happily ever after. Dubbed The Event of the Season: A Bridgerton Wedding, the streaming service

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Share Tweet Share Share Email Tony, GRAMMY, and Emmy winner Ben Platt has just released his touching new single, “Treehouse.” This song features GRAMMY-winning Americana icon Brandy Clark, known for her work on the Broadway musical Shucked. Platt’s latest track comes from his much-anticipated new album Honeymind, set to release on May 31. Lyrics That

A view of Balzers, Liechtenstein Photo: Shutterstock The parliament of Liechtenstein just passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, making it the 22nd country to do so among Europe’s 37 nations. The bill goes into effect at the start of 2025. The country’s parliament, known as the Landtag, voted nearly unanimously in favor of the historic

Share Tweet Share Share Email The 26-year-old musician has announced that his second studio album will drop on June 28 and will feature a few iconic guests. In addition to announcing the album release date, Omar Apollo also dropped the first single, “Dispose of Me,” and shared a live performance of the track. But this

Nymphia Wind in Season 16 of RuPaul’s Drag Race Photo: MTV screenshot Nymphia Wind, the recent winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16, has made herstory by performing for Taiwan’s pro-LGBTQ+ President Tsai Ing-wen. Wind, a Taiwanese drag performer, performed on Wednesday alongside five other queens — all clad in individual colors of the rainbow

Share Tweet Share Share Email As the ton eagerly awaits yet another sparkling season of Bridgerton, our beloved cast and creators have bestowed upon us the most delightful insights, whisking us into a flurry of romance and riveting revelations. Let us promenade through the splendors that promise to make this season a spectacle to behold. Transformation and

Four young trans women across America have been murdered since April 29. They are the 11th through 14th known trans women to die from violence this year. On April 19, Starr Brown — a 28-year-old Black trans woman in Memphis, Tennessee — was found dead inside of a crashed car in a local neighborhood. A

Share Tweet Share Share Email Set to premiere globally on Netflix on June 18, 2024, “Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution” is the first feature-length documentary to delve into the rich history of queer stand-up comedy. It illustrates how LGBTQ+ comedians have used humor to challenge and shift cultural norms, impacting social change one joke at a

Jennifer Lawrence jokingly yells at a former Vice President Mike Pence at the 2024 GLAAD Awards Photo: YouTube screenshot Actress Jennifer Lawrence has blasted former Vice President Mike Pence for his past support of conversion therapy. She made her comment at the GLAAD Awards in New York City on Saturday while introducing the Vito Russo Award

Share Tweet Share Share Email Mark your calendars! Heartstopper season 3 is officially dropping on Netflix on October 3! In addition to announcing the official release date, Netflix also shared an exclusive clip from the new season. Charlie (Joe Locke) is struggling to tell Nick (Kit Connor) he loves him. Luckily, his sister Tori is

Last January, not long after agreeing with an actual Nazi that western Jews have brought antisemitism upon themselves by welcoming “hordes of minorities” to their countries, Elon Musk took a quick trip to Poland. The billionaire chief of SpaceX, Tesla, and X laid a wreath at Auschwitz and then preceded on to a symposium in Krakow,

Share Tweet Share Share Email After captivating audiences in Mary & George and The Idea of You, Nicholas Galitzine teamed up again with Taylor Zakhar Perez for a delightful reunion at the Prime Video’s For Your Consideration (FYC) event. The event was exciting, celebrating the film Red, White & Royal Blue as it heads into the Emmy Awards race for

The Catholic Church has long opposed in-vitro fertilization (IVF), the most common method of assisted reproduction and one which many LGBTQ+ people rely on to build families. But it turns out the Vatican played a key role in the development a breakthrough drug that made the treatment possible in the late 1950s. In a recent Vanity

Share Tweet Share Share Email Pop sensation Jessie J, best known for her hit “Bang Bang,” has issued a heartfelt apology to her ex-girlfriend through the lyrics of an unreleased song performed recently. The singer’s candid expression came during a live performance at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, stirring both surprise and admiration among the audience. Revisiting the

Last month, the UK’s four-year-long review of medical interventions for transgender youth was published. The Cass Review, named after Hilary Cass, a retired pediatrician appointed by the National Health Service to lead the effort, found that “there is not a reliable evidence base” for gender-affirming medicine. As a result, the report concludes, trans minors should generally not be able

Share Tweet Share Share Email Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez are set to reprise their roles as Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz. Get ready to revisit the glitzy world of politics and royal charm with the upcoming sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue. After dazzling viewers last summer, the romantic escapade returns, promising more

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster at a Trump rally in February 2024. Photo: ALEX HICKS JR./STAFF / USA TODAY NETWORK via IMAGN The South Carolina legislature has just passed a ban on gender-affirming care, making it the 25th state to do so. The ban also requires educators to out trans students to their potentially unsupportive

Share Tweet Share Share Email Kiesza, the singer/songwriter behind the iconic billion-streaming single “Hideaway,” is dropping a brand new album.  Electro-pop sensation Kiesza is back with a bang, dropping her latest single, “The Mysterious Disappearance of Etta Place.” This track is not just another song—it’s a journey into the heart of the wild west, wrapped in modern beats. Get ready to

He Jiankui Photo: YouTube screenshot Controversial Chinese scientist He Jiankui was punished when, in November 2018, he claimed to have used CRISPR gene editing technology to create a pair of HIV-resistant newborn twins. He now says he’ll use a different technique, called “base editing,” to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, a degenerative brain disease that affects 55

Share Tweet Share Share Email At the star-studded premiere of The Idea of You, Nicholas Galitzine, the heartthrob of the hour, shared his complex feelings about portraying LGBTQ+ characters as a straight man.  Galitzine, who has risen to fame for his roles in romantic and dramatic sagas, expressed a twinge of guilt over his recent portrayals of queer characters. 

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Share Tweet Share Share Email When 9-1-1 came roaring back this May after a three-week break, it wasn’t just the sirens that had fans talking. The show’s seventh season has been a rollercoaster, but the latest episode, ‘There Goes the Groom,’ turned up the charm with a side of romantic comedy in the form of

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Share Tweet Share Share Email Recently, tech billionaire Elon Musk, who’s no stranger to his own share of controversy, reached out to J.K. Rowling with an unexpected suggestion.  The Harry Potter author, known for her heated remarks on transgender issues, was advised by Musk to steer her social media focus towards more “interesting and positive content.” This advice comes after Rowling posted a