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Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice won high praise from fans after a stunning performance to “Dancin’ Fool” by Barry Manilow on Strictly Come Dancing. (BBC) Richie Anderson wowed Strictly Come Dancing fans and judges after a show-stopping performance that incorporated iconic Beyoncé choreography. The gay Radio 2 presenter and his professional partner Giovanni Pernice dazzled with a

The Terrence Higgins Trust said Thérèse Coffey’s decision not to get more monkeypox vaccines “would be concerning and shortsighted”. (Getty) Health secretary Thérèse Coffey has been accused of ‘jeopardising public health’ after she decided not to secure extra monkeypox vaccines despite advice from officials. Coffey decided not to purchase a recommended 70,000 extra doses of

Lil Nas X got candid with concertgoers in Atlanta, Georgia after he disclosed to a cheering crowd that he paused the show for an emergency bathroom break. (Getty) Lil Nas X paused a concert after nature called, and he disclosed the emergency bathroom break to a cheering crowd of fans. The “Industry Baby” performer candidly

Chance Seneca pleaded guilty to kidnapping a gay man that he “then attempted to murder and dismember”, according to the US Department of Justice. (Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office) Chance Seneca pleaded guilty to kidnapping a gay teen he met through Grinder with the intention of murdering him and dismembering his body.  Seneca, 21 of Lafayette,

California senator Scott Wiener said SB 107 will “offer refuge” to trans youth if “they’re being criminalised in their home states” for seeking gender-affirming healthcare. (Getty) California governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill making the state a refuge for trans youth and their families from bans against gender-affirming care elsewhere in the US. 

Atlanta city council member Liliana Bakhtiari has come out as non-monogamous, sharing they’re in a relationship with two “wonderful” life partners. (Instagram/@lilianaforatlanta) A queer politician from Georgia has proudly come out as non-monogamous as they introduced the world to their “wonderful” life partners. Atlanta city council member Liliana Bakhtiari, who is the first queer Muslim

Janelle Monáe. (Getty) Janelle Monáe is to be honoured as a trailblazer at the Outfest Legacy Awards for their consistent support of the LGBTQ+ community, Variety has reported. The singer, rapper and actress has been out and proud since 2018 after a powerful interview with Rolling Stone where they spoke about their sexuality. In the

Sareh (Zahra) Sediqi Hamedani was arrested by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for “promoting homosexuality” in October 2021. (YouTube/6rangIran) UN representatives have called for Iran to immediately halt its planned execution of two LGBTQ+ rights activists who were sentenced to death for supporting the queer community. Iran’s legal system criminalises homosexuality, which under the country’s

Brazil reaches peak gender reveal as dyed waterfall investigated for ‘possible environmental damage’ (@publicoutsider/Twitter) A couple in Brazil has added to a growing list of ridiculous and potentially dangerous gender reveals after they dyed a 60-foot-tall waterfall blue, and are now being investigated for potential environmental damage. The couple, whose identities have not been revealed,

Aaron Peskin (left) apologised for saying Honey Mahogany (right) wasn’t human.(@AaronPeskin & HUM/Twitter & Getty) A San Francisco elected official has apologised to the LGBTQ+ community after suggesting a transgender electoral candidate wasn’t real – or even human. Aaron Peskin, a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors representing District Three, made the claim

Mermaids marches at Pride in London, 2019. (Barcroft Media via Getty/ Wiktor Szymanowicz) Trans youth charity Mermaids is still not being investigated by the Charity Commission over “safeguarding red flags”, despite relentless media reports. On Thursday (29 September), The Telegraph published yet another story on the charity, which provides support to young trans people and

TikTok is trying out the new black lip gloss beauty trend worn by the likes of Dove Cameron. (Gotham/WireImage/TikTok/@aoifeartist) TikTok is loving the black lip gloss trend that’s being repped by the likes of queer popstar Dove Cameron. The sheer black lip gloss look is likely to be a big trend during the autumn/fall months

Steven Crowder on his show Louder with Crowder. (Youtube) An anti-LGBTQ+ YouTube pundit has said that rape victims are always “blue-haired, would-be lesbians”. Vlogger Steven Crowder proved you don’t have to be smart to talk at length about a topic after claiming that “not one Victoria’s Secret model has been raped” in an episode of

Daemon Targaryen whispers to a male servant in House of the Dragon. (HBO) A House of the Dragon deleted scene has revealed that Daemon Targaryen is officially bisexual. During a banquet scene in the Game of Thrones prequel’s sixth episode, rumours were sparked by a moment full of sexual tension between Daemon and a male

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a Save America Rally. (Getty/ Jeff Swensen) A new book is set to expose Donald Trump’s rampant homophobia and transphobia throughout his career. Trump’s horrific comments about women are widely documented – such as his “grab ’em by the pussy” remark – and while his anti-LGBTQ+ policies spoke for

Golden Girls stars Betty White (1922-2021), Bea Arthur (1922-2009) Estelle Getty (1923-2008) and Rue McClanahan (1934-2010) pose for a portrait in Los Angeles, California, circa 1992. (Ron Davis/Getty) Much beloved sitcom The Golden Girls is as hilarious as it is heartwarming, and for none more so than queer fans. All the way back in 1986, Blanche, Sophia,

Daniel Franzese said he felt ‘conflicted’ over the casting choice for upcoming Darren Aronofsky’s film The Whale. (Getty) Actor Daniel Franzese isn’t sure how to feel about Brendan Fraser being cast in the upcoming film The Whale. The Mean Girls star said in an interview with People that, while he thinks Fraser is a “lovely

Queer anti-poverty campaigner Jack Monroe has left Twitter after constant attacks from online trolls. (WireImage/Mike Marsland) Queer anti-poverty campaigner and chef Jack Monroe has left Twitter following relentless trolling and abuse. Monroe is no stranger to social media pile-ons, having faced accusations of inventing experiences of living in poverty as well as anti-LGBTQ+ hatred for

Actor Jonathan Bennett attends Christmas Con 2022 in California. (Michael S. Schwartz/Getty Images) Christmas has come early as Hallmark Channel has announced its first queer-led festive film, and it’s exactly what LGBTQ+ fans have been crying out for.  The channel has shared its Countdown to Christmas event schedule, as reported by Variety, and although it

Mermaids marches at Pride in London, 2019. (Barcroft Media via Getty/ Wiktor Szymanowicz) Trans children’s charity Mermaids has responded to an “investigation” by The Telegraph which suggested the charity was putting children at risk. On Sunday (25 September), The Telegraph ran a story headlined: “Trans charity Mermaids giving breast binders to children behind parents’ backs”.

The Wickes float at Brighton Pride. (Twitter/ FlouncyMcGee) When a Wickes float proudly displayed a banner declaring “no LGB without the T” at Brighton Pride this year, a national conversation was sparked on corporate inclusion. The Wickes float received a huge amount of praise, countered by a huge amount of hate, for it’s bold, trans-inclusive

Cherry Valentine posing in an iconic drag look. (Twitter) As well as being a one-of-a-kind drag artist, Cherry Valentine knew exactly how to shut down anti-drag arguments with class. The drag icon’s family – whose real name was George Ward – tragically passed away last Sunday (18 September) at just 28-years-old. The genderfluid artist’s family

pro-LGBTQ+ protestors marching for trans inclusion in schools. (Mark Kerrison/Getty) A group of parents have ridiculously called for a teacher to be fired just because they are non-binary. The Medford school board in South Oregon heard absurd complaints from several people on Thursday (22 September) about a first-grade teacher at Griffin Creek Elementary school who

Members of CORR, some armed, run security at the event entrance of the second annual Refounding Fathers Festival in Auburn, Massachusetts, on August 6, 2022. (Joseph Prezioso /getty) A group of Proud Boys, fascists, and anti-LGBTQ+ protestors attempted to disrupt a Drag bingo fundraiser in a tense altercation. A group of people reportedly affiliated with

Luke Macfarlane and Billy Eichner attend Universal Pictures’s Bros New York premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater. (Getty) A group of pitiful homophobes have spent their free time review bombing Billy Eichner’s gay romantic-comedy Bros. The film’s IMDb score plummeted to 5.5/10 on Friday (23 September) with 312 one-star reviews out of 678 despite the

Pope Francis leaves Assisi at the end of Economy of Francis, an international movement of young economists. (Getty) Pope Francis reportedly encouraged an LGBTQ+ Catholic group to build a church “that excludes no one.” According to L’Avvenire, the pope met with Italian LGBTQ+ Catholic group The Tent of Jonathon in a Wednesday (21 September) conference

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a Save America Rally at the Aero Center Wilmingto. (Allison Joyce/Getty) Donald Trump became an accidental queer ally for a few embarrassing seconds after he mistakenly said “we need to keep our country gay.” The former president malfunctioned at a North Carolina campaign rally on Friday (23 September) where

Netflix is facing backlash after some viewers found out its new Jeffrey Dahmer series had been tagged as ‘LGBTQ’ content. (Netflix) Netflix has been criticised after viewers noticed its gruesome new Jeffrey Dahmer series was given an ‘LGBTQ’ tag by the streaming service.  Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which dropped on Netflix on

Traveller Pride attributed “so much of the success and growth” of the support and campaign group in the past year to Drag Race UK’s Cherry Valentine. (BBC) Traveller Pride has paid an emotional tribute to Cherry Valentine, remembering the Drag Race UK star’s “buoyant and genuine love and care”.  On Friday (23 September), it was announced that

Kylie Minogue performs on the Pyramid Stage on day five of Glastonbury Festival in 2019. (Hussein/WireImage) Get out of my way! Pop royalty Kylie Minogue has been confirmed as the headliner of Sydney WorldPride. The down-under diva, and globally adored gay icon, will headline the Live and Proud: Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert, presented by American