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Share Tweet Share Share Email The Heartstopper star opens up about the challenges of being typecast, the pressure of LGBTQ+ representation, and his push for more diverse roles in Hollywood. The Boy Behind the Breakout Role Joe Locke is more than just a pretty face from Netflix’s hit series Heartstopper. This 20-year-old talent from the

Joey Lamar Ellis Photo: Screenshot / KPRC2 A Houston park ranger is facing multiple criminal charges after three victims accused him of sexual assault and extortion. Joey Lamar Ellis, 33, was arrested in June and charged with “official oppression,” a felony involving a public servant using their office to unlawfully deny someone their rights, after

Share Tweet Share Share Email Look at Jonathan in those cute glasses. Obsessed! Get ready for another ride through prehistoric chaos with Jurassic World Rebirth, the seventh installment in the iconic Jurassic Park series. Directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One) and penned by David Koepp, who also wrote the original Jurassic Park, this movie promises

The Mormon Church became increasingly bigoted towards transgender church members this week, with new anti-trans policies saying that those who have transitioned socially but not medically are not allowed to be baptized and threatening to categorize them with child abusers, the Advocate reports. The policies come from an updated church handbook which was issued Monday.

Share Tweet Share Share Email Corbin Bleu and Lucas Grabeel finally address their iconic outfit swap in High School Musical 2! After the unforgettable “I Don’t Dance” number—where Chad, played by Bleu, does everything but convince us he can’t dance—fans spotted a playful twist: Chad and Ryan swapped clothes! Since the movie’s release in 2007,

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto Photo: Shutterstock In Kentucky, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and other red states, state-funded universities and colleges are very publicly dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as state lawmakers threaten the state schools with legislation that hasn’t even passed. It doesn’t have to — the threats just need to earn administrators’

Share Tweet Share Share Email The force wasn’t strong enough for The Acolyte. The highly anticipated Disney+ series set in the Star Wars universe has been officially canceled, and star Amandla Stenberg isn’t holding back her thoughts. Stenberg Breaks Silence on the Shocking Cancellation News of the cancellation hit fans like a lightsaber to the

Rally for LGBTQ rights outside Supreme Court in 2019 as Justices heard arguments in the Bostock cases on job discrimination. Photo: Shutterstock A candidate for city council in Warren County village said he was not appointed to a vacant seat because he is gay. Waynesville resident David Nation was the only candidate who met the July

Share Tweet Share Share Email My Notes on Mars is a sci-fi romance that’s set to blend the best of both genres. Directed by Lili Horvát, known for her unique storytelling style, this film marks her English-language debut. Starring Andrew Scott and Greta Lee, the movie promises a mix of romance, mystery, and futuristic intrigue.

Philadelphia officials announced last week that it would award equal prize money for the women’s, men’s, and nonbinary people’s races. Organizers say that they are taking a “face-value approach to monitoring all gender categories” so runners can compete with the group that best aligns with their gender identity. They are not requiring “supporting evidence” for

Share Tweet Share Share Email Once the toast of Hollywood with hit films like The Social Network and Call Me by Your Name, Armie Hammer recently shocked fans by announcing he’s selling his truck. According the the actor, he can’t afford the gas anymore. The Golden Boy with a Dark Cloud Hammer didn’t just fall

Scene from 2023 NYC Pride Photo: Shutterstock New York voters have the opportunity to codify abortion and protections against gender discrimination this November with New York’s Proposal 1. Proposition 1, known as the Equal Rights Amendment, expands protections to include abortion and closes loopholes that exclude LGBTQ+ people from accessing some of the rights and

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