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Queer actress Cynthia Erivo and pop singer Ariana Grande as the witches Elphaba and Galinda in “Wicked.” Wicked has reportedly been banned in Kuwait. On Wednesday, December 4, Variety reported that screenings of the film had been removed from cinema listings in the Persian Gulf state ahead of its scheduled December 5 theatrical release. Related:

Share Tweet Share Share Email Giddy up, Chappell Roan stans! Soon you can step into a real-life version of the Pink Pony Club—and even visit the iconic bar across the street that inspired the hit song. Spotify Celebrates Wrapped 2024 With a Pop-Up Experience Spotify is celebrating Wrapped

Annette Bening was among the celebrities, advocates, and lawmakers who delivered rousing speeches in support of transgender rights on the steps of the Supreme Court on Thursday, December 5, as the justices heard oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti, a landmark case that will likely determine the future of gender-affirming care access nationwide. “Trans

Share Tweet Share Share Email When winter arrives, there’s nothing like curling up with a good book to warm your soul. For LGBTQ+ readers, the season offers the perfect opportunity to dive into stories that reflect diverse identities and experiences. From heartwarming sapphic romance to thought-provoking family tales,

A man dressed up as Santa Claus waves to spectators during a holiday parade. An Alabama LGBTQ+ group has asked a federal judge to issue an injunction over a mayor’s decision to block the group from marching in an annual Christmas parade happening this Sunday. The mayor has said that he excluded the group over

Share Tweet Share Share Email The Agatha All Along star earns a nod for his groundbreaking portrayal of Wiccan, solidifying his place as a rising LGBTQ+ icon. Joe Locke is having his moment, and we are here for it! The Agatha All Along breakout star has secured a

Several transgender activists staged a protest at the Capitol, filming themselves dancing in a women’s restroom in direct response to House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) ban on trans women from women’s facilities, which he implemented after Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-SC) proposed a resolution to that effect. In a video posted to Bluesky by attorney and

Share Tweet Share Share Email Looks like Wicked has landed in some trouble before even taking off in Kuwait. The highly anticipated musical adaptation was pulled from the country’s cinema listings just one day before its scheduled premiere, and while Kuwait’s Information Ministry has remained mum, local media

King Penguins Magnus, fka Maggie, and Frank A precocious and sexually domineering king penguin enlisted for a breeding initiative in an England zoo — and thought to be a female — has turned out to be a boy. Penguin Maggie traveled from Denmark to the Birdland Park and Gardens in the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England in 2016.

Share Tweet Share Share Email Aubrey Plaza is serving smoldering sophistication in her latest photoshoot for V Magazine, and the sapphic community—and pretty much everyone else—can’t get enough. Draped in nothing but a sharp blazer, Plaza’s minimalist yet magnetic look is redefining power dressing and sparking a cultural

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr The Montana legislature has rejected a measure to ban state Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D) – the only trans person in the legislature – from using the restroom. The Montana Joint House and Senate Rules committees voted 10-12 to reject the amendment (S.J. 1) banning trans people from using the appropriate restroom

Share Tweet Share Share Email It’s time to trim the tree, hang the mistletoe, and crank up the music! Whether you’re into campy classics, soulful ballads, or funky beats, this holiday playlist has a little something for everyone. From pop queens to unexpected gems, these songs will keep

Trans Kids Deserve Better group holds “die-in” protest at London’s Victoria Station Trans kids staged a “die-in” at London’s busiest train station on Wednesday in protest of the U.K. Labour government’s extension of a ban on puberty blockers on the day the ban was set to take effect. One protester described the consequences as “devastating”

Accused child sex trafficker and misogynist Andrew Tate An online money-making course belonging to right-wing “manosphere” influencer and accused child sex trafficker Andrew Tate has been hacked by pro-transgender hackers. The hack has revealed that the course’s users — who pay from around $41 to $50 a month to use the site — have complained

The UK Supreme Court will soon rule on the legal definition of a woman, having taken up a historic case brought by anti-trans group For Women Scotland (FWS). The outcome will have a massive effect on transgender and nonbinary people in the UK. The case asks, “Is a person with a full gender recognition certificate

Police in Greensboro, North Carolina, have arrested a 31-year-old man for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Quanesha “Cocoa” Shantel, a Black trans woman who was active in the ballroom and drag scene. Ira Owens, a family friend who described himself as Shantel’s “drag father,” remembered her as “a loving and caring person” in an interview

By an 8-7 vote, the Texas State Board of Education authorized the incorporation of primarily Christian Bible-based lessons in public elementary schools from kindergarten through fifth-grade beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) voiced support for the program, saying in a May news release that it “will allow students to better understand the

Security footage allegedly showing Benjamin Michael. A former marine and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy has been charged with a hate crime for ripping down a Pride flag outside an Annapolis, Maryland, business. Dapper Dog Tattoo Shop owner Charlie Garrett reported the vandalism to police on the morning of Friday, November 15. According to

A 28-year-old trans woman in China has won her lawsuit against the hospital and doctor that subjected her to three months of traumatic and painful electroshock conversion therapy treatments, the Guardian reports. The woman, a performance artist who goes by the name Ling’er, said she hoped the victory would help others in the LGBTQ+ community

April 10, 2024; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Governor Mike DeWine gives his 2024 State of the State address in the Ohio House chambers at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday afternoon. Today, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed into law a sweeping bathroom ban for transgender students, including even private colleges in the ban. The law, known

This holiday season may be especially challenging for many of us due to the results of the recent election, so we thought we’d bring a little levity to the day by asking AI to help us create some Pride turkeys to wish you a happy Thanksgiving. So if you need a break from family, friends,

A Christmas Parade in 2020 An Alabama anti-LGBTQ+ organization is trying to get an LGBTQ+ Pride group kicked out of a local Christmas parade because it claims the group will display transgender Pride flags or drag queens in violation of the parade’s “family friendly” policies against political messaging and “lewd and offensive” entries. Prattville Pride

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and pro-LGBTQ+ initiatives, the company announced Monday. In the wake of a landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2023 ending affirmative action in college admissions, and a drumbeat of anti-“woke” messaging culminating in the election of President-elect Donald

Share Tweet Share Share Email It’s the most wonderful time of the queer! The holidays are about love, family, and making memories—but what’s a cozy Christmas without a feel-good holiday movie? For too long, holiday movies lacked sapphic love stories, but that’s changed in recent years. Now, there’s

Donald Trump is planning to implement a total ban on transgender service members and recruits on “Day One,” according to Defense Department insiders, which will have massive costs that affect both military preparedness and the DoD’s bottom line. A total trans ban will cost the Pentagon at least $18 billion, according to Emily “Hawking” Shilling,

Share Tweet Share Share Email It’s Wicked’s world, and we’re just living in it! The Hollywood adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical has swept the globe—and the internet—off its feet this week, as fans flood theaters for the highly anticipated premiere. If you’re anything like us, then you’re

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) just revealed on X that she is selling shirts to attack Representative-elect Sarah McBride (D-DE), who is the first transgender person elected to Congress. “The Left wants to NORMALIZE balls in women’s stalls. Hell no. I’m NOT backing down,” she said. “Every purchase will help FUEL MY FIGHT to protect women

Fox host Pete Hegseth – Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense – not only believes that women should not be allowed to serve in combat roles and not only has been accused of sexual assault, but he also spent his college days at Princeton campaigning against LGBTQ+ rights, a report from Talking Points Memo has