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Share Tweet Share Share Email GLAAD’s 2024 Accelerating Acceptance Study brings some unexpected and concerning news about LGBTQ acceptance in the U.S. While acceptance remains significant, there are serious threats to progress, including disinformation, harmful rhetoric, and an increase in anti-LGBTQ legislation. As a leading advocate for LGBTQ rights, GLAAD’s annual study is a critical

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Share Tweet Share Share Email Chappell Roan, the rising queer pop sensation, isn’t here for your entitlement. After her rise into the mainstream spotlight, with recognition from industry legends, Roan is making it clear how she expects to be treated—both online and in public. Like a human being. TikTok Truth Bombs On August 19, Roan

Jack Daniel’s has joined a growing number of brands that have cut their commitments to diversity, after conservative influencer Robby Starbuck threatened to make the company his next target. Last week, it was Harley Davidson, and before them it was Tractor Supply Co. and John Deere. Starbuck’s method of rallying his online followers to deluge

Share Tweet Share Share Email Introduction to the Vintage Photo of Alex Trebek’s Bulge In the vast world of the internet, it’s rare to find something truly surprising. But a vintage photo of Alex Trebek, the beloved host of “Jeopardy!”, has done just that. This unexpected image shows Trebek in a revealing jock strap that

A close up of a sample Colorado drivers license with an “x” as the gender identifier. Photo: Colorado Department of Revenue Trans people in Texas can no longer amend the gender markers on their driver’s licenses to align with their gender identity, the Texas Tribune reports. According to an internal email from the Department of

Share Tweet Share Share Email Unraveling the Drama: Joaquin Phoenix’s Abrupt Exit from Todd Haynes’ NC-17 Gay Romance and Its Ripple Effect on LGBTQ+ Cinema The film industry buzzed excitedly when news broke about an upcoming NC-17 gay romance film directed by Todd Haynes. This project, based on an idea by Joaquin Phoenix, was set

“The literary narrative is a place where theory takes place,” author Barbara Christian asserted. I would add that science-fiction provides the occasion to stretch the possibilities, to transcend the constitutive bounds and constraints by providing a context in which theory can function unencumbered. I often think of the figure of Superman, that immigrant from a distant planet

Share Tweet Share Share Email Just two Gen Z icons locking lips… no biggie (screams internally) On Friday, Aug. 23, pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter dropped her highly anticipated album Short n’ Sweet, and to kick things off, she served up a killer music video for her latest single “Taste.” Co-starring none other than Wednesday star

Jools Lebron on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Photo: Screenshot If you’ve been anywhere near social media in recent weeks, you’re probably already well aware of Jools Lebron and her “very demure, very mindful” moment. The Chicago-based trans TikToker sparked a viral trend earlier this month with a video showcasing her on-the-job style. Related: “You see how

Share Tweet Share Share Email The Fashion Awards, hosted by the British Fashion Council, are one of the most prestigious events in the industry, celebrating the biggest names and most influential figures. This year, Alex Consani’s nomination for Model of the Year marks a significant milestone. As the first openly transgender woman to be nominated,

Rabidly anti-LGBTQ+ Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene recently claimed that “a top LGBTQ priority” is putting porn in elementary schools. And to prove her point, she posted a video of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) speaking against book banning at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Numerous commenters called out Greene for lying. “The Democrats have made

Share Tweet Share Share Email Jools Lebron, the beauty influencer who sparked the viral “demure” trend, has an exciting announcement! The TikTok star, who started making videos during her breaks as a cashier, has now catapulted herself into the spotlight, scoring major hosting gigs nationwide. From Breakroom to Big Time Jools recently shared her exciting

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Share Tweet Share Share Email Get ready, Emily in Paris fans! Season 4 is just around the corner, and it’s bringing more drama, romance, and fabulous fashion. Premiering in two parts—August 15 and September 12, 2024—this season promises to dive deeper into the lives and loves of our favorite Parisians, with some steamy queer storylines

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Share Tweet Share Share Email Get ready for some celestial drama! On August 19, 2024, the night sky will dazzle us with a full supermoon—a lunar event that’s as powerful as it is beautiful. This isn’t just any full moon; it’s a supermoon, meaning it’ll appear larger and brighter than usual, and it’s set to

Failed GOP candidate Valentina Gomez has a new conspiracy theory that involves the extremely homophobic trope that gay couples “purchase children.” The theory, as she told it, connects Democratic support for reproductive freedom to warmongering. Related Unhinged GOP candidate accuses Democrat of “raising a groomer” because her grandchild is trans “I stand up for my

Share Tweet Share Share Email Happy anniversary to the film that made us all believe in fairy-tale romance again! Prime Video just marked the 1-year milestone of the beloved queer rom-com Red, White & Royal Blue by dropping some never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photos and videos—and fans are eating it up. A Royal Hit Starring Nicholas Galitzine,

In a legal first, China has granted visitation rights to a gay mom separated from her daughter for four years. The woman, identified by her nickname Didi, married her wife in the U.S. in 2016, according to reporting by the Guardian. Later that year, the couple underwent IVF treatment with embryos made from the wife’s eggs

Share Tweet Share Share Email Marvel fans, brace yourselves—reports suggest that Eternals 2 is not happening anytime soon. Despite the buzz surrounding the possible continuation of this Phase 4 film, a new report from Variety claims that the sequel is not in development at Marvel Studios. This news has hit fans hard, especially after the

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Share Tweet Share Share Email See how we are showing up to work this Friday? Very demure, very mindful. Move over, brat summer! TikTok’s latest craze has arrived, and it’s all thanks to trans influencer Jools Lebron. With her signature phrase “very demure, very mindful,” Jools has captivated millions and sparked a new trend that’s

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) understands the stakes of the upcoming election. He immigrated to the U.S. at age 5, became a U.S. citizen in his early 20s, tackled the COVID-19 epidemic as the youngest and first out LGBTQ+ mayor of Long Beach, California, and—after the virus killed both his mother and stepfather—became the first out

Share Tweet Share Share Email Get ready, Little Monsters and Hooligans! Two of the biggest names in music are joining forces for a duet that’s sure to be a chart-topper. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars are unleashing their new single, “Die With a Smile,” tonight at 9 PM PT, and fans can hardly contain their

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Share Tweet Share Share Email Luca Guadagnino, the visionary director behind Call Me by Your Name and Bones and All, is back with another film that’s sure to make waves—Queer. Based on William S. Burroughs’ 1985 novel, this romantic drama is set in the 1940s and stars none other than Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey.

Sofia, Bulgaria – June 22, 2024: The Sofia Pride event in support of LGBT rights lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual is being held in Sofia for the 17th time. Photo: Shutterstock The Bulgarian parliament voted to enact a law prohibiting the “propaganda” of “non-traditional” sexual orientation and gender identity in schools last Wednesday. Their vote

Share Tweet Share Share Email Get ready to be spellbound, because Jonathan Bailey is set to dazzle as Fiyero in the highly anticipated Wicked film! Directed by Jon M. Chu, this November’s highly anticipated release just dropped a clip that has us all swooning over our new favorite Winkie Prince. Bailey, known for making hearts

Joaquin Phoenix Photo: Shutterstock Joaquin Phoenix has reportedly walked away from a Todd Haynes-directed gay romance film in which he was set to star. The actor’s departure has put the project “in peril,” according to Variety, with Deadline reporting that the film “is dead, and not paused.” Deadline first reported last Friday that Phoenix “stormed