Arthur Duncan and Betty White. (YouTube and Getty) Betty White, star of The Golden Girls and gay icon, once defended a Black dancer on her 1950s variety show in the face of racist calls for a boycott. White, who passed away on Friday (31 December), just three weeks before her 100th birthday, was a long-time
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Jeffrey McCall. (Facebook/ 700 Club Interactive) “Ex-gay” leader Jeffrey McCall who preaches that Jesus can provide “freedom from homosexual and transgender lifestyles” has admitted that he has still been sleeping with men. McCall is the founder and CEO of the group Freedom March, which describes itself as “a diverse group of Jesus followers who have
As it emerges that swimmers on the University of Pennsylvania’s women’s team are considering a boycott against their trans teammate, Lia Thomas, it’s worth remembering the long history of sports boycotts. From sporting boycotts against South Africa during the apartheid era to Venus and Serena Williams boycotting a prestigious California tournament after crowds shouted racist
Betty White. (Getty) The incomparable Betty White has died aged 99. TMZ broke the news that Betty White died at home on Friday morning (31 December). She was just a few weeks away from her 100th birthday, which she would have celebrated on 17 January, and was vibrant and energetic right to the end. “I’m
Gavin Grimm attends 2019 DoSomething Gala at Chelsea Piers on 29 April 2019 in New York City. (Getty/Santiago Felipe) The LGBT+ community and allies are raising funds for trans trailblazer Gavin Grimm, who is at risk of homelessness. Grimm was involved in a seven-year-long battle that put him at the centre of the debate on
Sean Strickland punches Uriah Hall of Jamaica in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event, 2021. (Zuffa LLC via Getty/ Chris Unger) Controversial UFC fighter Sean Strickland has declared that if he had a gay son, he would think he had “failed as a man”. The US mixed martial artist, who competes in the
Rob Brydon in Gavin & Stacey. (BBC) Rob Brydon says he believes his Gavin & Stacey Bryn is gay, addressing the character’s sexuality after years of fan speculation. The Welsh actor played Bryn West, the kind-hearted uncle to Stacey Shipman, for more than a decade. The BBC sitcom alluded to Bryn’s sexuality throughout with vague jokes often
We take a look back at some of the best queer films of 2021. (PinkNews) It’s been yet another difficult year as the world continued to weather the storm of a pandemic, but through it all, film helped keep us sane. From big blockbusters to indie darlings, film has the power to transport us to
Grindr. (LightRocket via Getty/ SOPA/ Rafael Henrique) Grindr has finally answered the age-old question asked by countless bottoms across the world: ‘Where in God’s name are all the tops?’ The world’s most popular queer dating app has revealed which countries have the most tops and bottoms as its annual Grindr Unwrapped report dropped Tuesday (28 December).
Colton Underwood. (Getty/ Emma McIntyre) NFL player turned reality TV star Colton Underwood has hit out at bigoted Christians who condemn his sexuality: “They do not represent our God.” Underwood, who came out as gay in a Good Morning America interview earlier this year, was the lead in the 23rd season of The Bachelor, and has since starred
A kaleidoscopic array of people have come out in 2021. (PinkNews) 2021 is, at long, long last, coming to an end. Nearly two years into a drawn-out pandemic that has left the world exhausted and ready to hibernate, we’re about to say goodbye to a year that, to be honest, felt about a decade long.
Nyla Rose competes in the AEW Women’s World Championship at the Capitol One Arena on 2 October 2019. (Astrid Riecken for The Washington Post via Getty) A fan was booted from an All Elite Wrestling Dynamite event for holding up a transphobic sign towards trans wrestling star Nyla Rose. Rose went down in history when
Britney Spears has said that her refusal to record new music “is a way of saying ‘f**k you’” to the family members she holds responsible for keeping her in a conservatorship for almost 14 years. Fans of the singer have become accustomed to her frequent Instagram posts with lengthy captions which detail her experiences under
Joshua Bassett attends the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party In Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Warner Music) High School Musical star Joshua Bassett has opened up about the sexual abuse he experienced as a child in a new interview with radio DJ Zach Sang. Bassett revealed he was a victim of child
Elliot Page sends fans “some love” for Christmas with an adorable selfie on Instagram. (Instagram/@elliotpage) Elliot Page is sending his “love” to fans with a heartwarming photo with his furry loved one, celebrating the festive season. It is the first Christmas-time photo of Page since they came out publicly as trans in early December 2020,
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Qatar announced it seized a line of rainbow-coloured children’s toys, claiming the toys are “un-Islamic”. (Twitter/@MOCIQatar) Officials in Qatar have seized rainbow-coloured children’s toys – similar to LGBT+ flags – for bearing “slogans” contrary to “Islamic values”. The country’s ministry of commerce and industry said on Twitter that
Madonna flaunts her ageless beauty in a sultry series of Christmas Eve snaps. (Instagram/@madonna) Madonna is once again flaunting her ageless beauty with sizzling news pictures on Instagram as she reflects on 2021. The Christmas Eve photoshoot features the “Like a Virgin” hitmaker wearing her signature black captain’s hat in a gorgeous tulle gown. In
Residents and visitors attend the first Columbus Pride Festival on 14 April 2018 in Columbus, Indiana. (Getty/Scott Olson) Members of an Indiana high school’s LGBT+ club have won their legal battle after they were banned from raising money and promoting meetings. A district judge issued a preliminary injunction in favour of the Pendleton Heights High
Salek Magamadov and Ismail Isayev have been detained on terrorism charges in Chechnya, but activists say it’s because they are gay. (Russian LGBT Network) Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isaev, gay brothers detained in Chechnya, have begun a hunger strike after a judge denied a request to move their case to another region. The brothers fled
Bruce Smith taking part in a Hall of Fame panel (Photo by: Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images) Legendary NFL player Bruce Smith has said that there was a gay player on the Buffalo Bills in the 90s. The sporting star emphasised his respect for Carl Nassib following his coming out. However, he also told TMZ Sports that a
Sarah Paulson at FX’s “American Horror Story” 100th Episode Celebration (Photo by Rachel Luna/FilmMagic) Sarah Paulson has opened up about the American Horror Story season that just didn’t do it for her. Paulson has starred in almost every season of the horror anthology series, but has admitted that one season left her feeling “trapped”. Like many fans,
Tom Daley. (Channel 4) Tom Daley used his Alternative Christmas Message to throw down the gauntlet on trans inclusion. The Olympic diver pre-recorded a speech for Channel 4 as an alternative to the Queen’s annual address. Both air Christmas Day (25 December). The theme of his message was inclusion. Daley, one of sports most prominent
Dolly Parton joked that in another life, she would have “definitely” been a drag queen. During an appearance on WWNO’s American Routes in 2000, Parton discussed girl power in the country music industry. She explained that growing up, she learned how to “be” and “deal with men.” “Well, it’s always served me well being a girl,”
JoJo Siwa (L) was left in tears at Meghan Trainor’s gift. (Screen captures via YouTube/Warners Brothers) JoJo Siwa guest hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show – and it was an emotional one. Siwa became the youngest person ever to host the daytime talk show, which kicked off its 18-year run when the dancer was just a
Russian president Vladimir Putin. (Natalya Zamboska/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Russian president Vladimir Putin devoted part of his end-of-year news conference to comparing trans people to the coronavirus pandemic. Sounding a hateful note to cap off a truly dispiriting year for queer Russians, Putin on Thursday (23 December) delivered his annual wide-ranging, four-hour-long marathon speech
Nicole Byer roasted JK Rowling. (Netflix/Getty) Nicole Byer takes aim at JK Rowling in her new Netflix stand-up special. In Nicole Byer: BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo), the Emmy-nominated actor and comedian criticises Rowling and jokes that she may have taken the plot for Harry Potter from the KKK (Ku Klux Klan). “I think JK-KKK Rowling was sitting in that coffee
Trans people and supporters protest outside Downing Street calling on the UK government to urgently reform the Gender Recognition Act on 6 August 2021. (Wiktor Szymanowicz/Barcroft Media via Getty) University College London (UCL) has been criticised for disregarding the viewpoints of LGBT+ groups after it decided to cut ties with Stonewall. UCL announced this week that it
Lecturers, trade unionists and students march through central London. (Getty) A queer University College London (UCL) masters student explains why the university’s decision to cut ties with Stonewall is so hurtful. A few days ago, UCL became the first university to sever ties with Stonewall, the largest charity supporting LGBT+ rights in the UK. The
Meghan Trainor wants you to know – she didn’t steal a Drag Race queen’s sandwich. When the “All About That Bass” singer guest judged on season nine of RuPaul’s Drag Race, fans were – to put it lightly – less than impressed. While the competing queens, RuPaul and Michelle Visage were working overtime to serve
A new, injectable form of PrEP has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. (FDA) PrEP is the revolutionary drug which, when taken correctly, can prevent a person from acquiring HIV. Until now it has only been available in daily pill form. The new injectable medication, Apretude, is given first as two jabs a month
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