A Boston event focused on menstrual equity and transgender experiences is still moving forward despite reports suggesting it had been canceled. The annual “Trans Period Pride” gathering, organized by Mass NOW and the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition, was originally scheduled to take place June 17 at the Boston Public Library’sContinue Reading
Cara Delevingne is opening up about embracing a label she once struggled to claim. In a 29 May interview with Variety, the actor, model and musician said she is now “very happy” to identify as a lesbian, despite always feeling uncomfortable with labels. The conversation comes weeks after Delevingne, whoContinue Reading
There is a very particular kind of emotional rug pull that only happens on queer dating apps. It’s the kind where you show up to meet someone in person with nervous butterflies, fresh lip balm, and the fragile hope that maybe — just maybe — this is a date. Then,Continue Reading
Conservatives on social media engaged in their favorite June activity: losing their minds over a “Sesame Street” Pride Month post that celebrated the LGBTQ+ community. However, many users were quick to rebuke the hateful rhetoric plastered all over X. “Happy #PrideMonth from Sesame Street! Join us in celebrating and upliftingContinue Reading
As Pride Month begins, Colorado is moving to reinforce protections for LGBTQ+ youth rather than scale them back. Governor Jared Polis just signed HB26-1322 into law today legislation designed to preserve Colorado’s longstanding prohibition on conversion therapy after the U.S. Supreme Court raised constitutional concerns about the state’s previous statuteContinue Reading
As Pride Month begins, Jennifer Lopez is sharing a message of love, support, and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community. The singer, actress, and producer appeared in a new video shared by Netflix’s Most , where she offered fans a playful excuse to celebrate Pride. “You officially have permission to skipContinue Reading
The inaugural Elton John Impact Awards officially launched on June 1, celebrating LGBTQ+ trailblazers whose work has helped shape culture, expand visibility, and inspire future generations. Hosted by Billy Porter and Elvis Duran, the new awards initiative honors six LGBTQ+ icons: Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King,Continue Reading
Storytelling has long shaped how communities are seen, understood and remembered. At this year’s American Black Film Festival, GLAAD and ViiV Healthcare brought that idea into sharp focus with a conversation centered on Black queer voices and the role media can play in challenging HIV stigma. Held at the NewContinue Reading
Big Mistakes stars Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega have some advice for anyone debating whether to attend a Pride event this year. Their biggest tip? Don’t overthink it. How to Show Up During Pride Month: When asked for their best Pride Month advice, Ortega encouraged people to push past theContinue Reading
If there was any doubt that Heated Rivalry has become one of the biggest queer television phenomena in recent memory, the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards put that conversation to rest. The hockey romance capped off a staggering weekend by winning 16 awards, sweeping every category in which it was nominatedContinue Reading
A man who killed gay dancer O’Shae Sibley outside a gas station in New York has told a court he acted in self-defence. Dmitriy Popov denied hurling racist and anti-gay slurs before fatally stabbing Sibley in 2023. Prosecutors have charged him with second-degree murder as a hate crime. “I wasContinue Reading
Olivia Rodrigo has spoken out about criticism surrounding her recent babydoll-style dresses, saying the backlash reflects harmful attitudes about how young women and girls are viewed and sexualised in society. Speaking on The New York Times’ Popcast podcast today (29 May), the Grammy-winning singer said she found the online discourseContinue Reading
I want to free myself. That’s the story of why I’m still here, a mother of two, who released an album, “Free Myself,” and went on tour to support it. I’ve gone from growing up like Huck Finn in Central Park to studying African drums and getting into Manhattan SchoolContinue Reading