Few cities have shaped LGBTQ+ history quite like San Francisco. Long before rainbow crosswalks and Pride festivals became commonplace, San Francisco was at the center of the fight for queer liberation. Just one year after the Stonewall Uprising, on June 27, 1970, a small group of hippies and “hair fairies”Continue Reading
Former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78. She became a pop culture figure after appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother but has been regarded as an extreme opponent of LGBTQ+ equality. “It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of The RightContinue Reading
Maren Morris may have quietly entered a new chapter in her love life. The Grammy-winning singer appears to have confirmed a relationship with fellow country artist Cassadee Pope after the pair shared a flirty exchange on social media that quickly caught fans’ attention. The posts arrived just days after MorrisContinue Reading
Connor Storrie’s incredible year just reached another major milestone. The 26-year-old actor, who became a breakout star thanks to the queer hockey drama Heated Rivalry, has earned his first-ever Emmy nomination. Rather than being recognized for his fan-favorite performance as Ilya Rozanov, Storrie received a nomination for Outstanding Guest ActorContinue Reading
A Virgin Voyage cruise ship set to carry over 2,000 gay passengers as well as gay icon and singer-actress Patti LuPone was informed just days before its departure that it would not be allowed to dock in the Turkish city of Kuşadası as scheduled on July 7. Rich Campbell —Continue Reading
Anti-trans activist Riley Gaines is facing widespread criticism after directing an unsolicited attack at actor Elliot Page on social media, where users pushed back against her comments and accused her of targeting the actor without cause. Gaines, a former collegiate swimmer who has become a prominent figure opposing transgender inclusionContinue Reading
A history teacher in England has been banned from the profession after a disciplinary panel found he made discriminatory comments about LGBTQ+ people and praised Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during a classroom lesson. William Garwood, 60, was teaching a Year 11 history class at St. Mary’s Menston Catholic Voluntary AcademyContinue Reading
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Saying goodbye to Heartstopper is proving just as emotional off-screen as on. Just one week after the release of Heartstopper Forever , Netflix is giving fans one final return to the world of Nick, Charlie, and the cast that helped turn Alice Oseman’s beloved graphic novels into a global phenomenon.Continue Reading
The queens of Christmas are heading back on the road! Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme have announced the return of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, unveiling a brand-new production that will travel to 30 cities across the United States and Canada this holiday season. The beloved annual tradition kicks offContinue Reading
Variants of Shigella, which can cause bloody or prolonged diarrhoea, are causing more disease and growing more antibiotic-resistant, a new study from the University of Cambridge has found. Research shows that, between 2015 and 2020, sexually transmitted forms of Shigella rose 15 percent faster annually than variants picked up fromContinue Reading
While most of the country was taking a break poolside for the long Fourth of July holiday weekend, cosplayers from far and wide gathered in Downtown Los Angeles to put in the work. And it showed. Once again, Anime Expo, the largest convention in North America celebrating anime, manga, andContinue Reading
Elton John is heading back to Mexico City for one last goodbye. The music legend will perform two farewell concerts at Estadio Banorte on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3, marking his first return to the city in 14 years. Announced by AEG Presents, Cardenas Marketing Network and EnsoContinue Reading