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Jade Thirlwall attends the fundraising London Pride brunch, co-hosted by Jean Paul Gaultier, Violet Chachki and Henry Holland in aid of the Albert Kennedy Trust and Not a Phase, at Berners Tavern. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The London EDITION) Jade Thirlwall attends the fundraising London Pride brunch, co-hosted by Jean Paul Gaultier, Violet

Mohammed Bilal Hotak and Rahmat Khan Mohammadi were part of a wider organised group. (Met Police) Mohammed Bilal Hotak and Rahmat Khan Mohammadi were part of a wider organised group. (Met Police) Two men who used Grindr to target members of the gay community have been jailed following a series of burglaries and frauds across

2025 has been a real rollercoaster when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, with some victories but – unfortunately – many more regressive steps around the world. Whilst some countries have legalised equal marriage and bolstered protections for LGBTQ+ citizens, others have sought to crackdown on the rights of queer folks by introducing anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda laws

The happy couple went viral for sharing the moment they deleted Grindr together on their wedding day. (andremoraisdasilva/TikTok) The happy couple went viral for sharing the moment they deleted Grindr together on their wedding day. (andremoraisdasilva/TikTok) A gay couple has gone viral after sharing how they chose to pay tribute to each other on their

Kids Hurt Too Hawaii’s helpline is open throughout the holidays. (Canva) Kids Hurt Too Hawaii’s helpline is open throughout the holidays. (Canva) A Hawaii nonprofit has kept its helpline for queer youth open during the holiday season in a bid to meet increased demand. Kids Hurt Too Hawaii launched the state’s first localised, 24/7 referral

Surprise guest Nicki Minaj is interviewed by Erika Kirk on the final day of Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest conference. (Caylo Seals/Getty Images) Surprise guest Nicki Minaj is interviewed by Erika Kirk on the final day of Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest conference. (Caylo Seals/Getty Images) A UK Pride organisation has urged LGBTQ+ venues to

Trans users could remove their deadnames from Gmail accounts under a new update. (Getty) Trans users could remove their deadnames from Gmail accounts under a new update. (Getty) Trans people could be able to update their email address with their new name under an upcoming Gmail update. The world’s largest email provider is reportedly rolling

Heated Rivalry is a reminder that sex scenes are key to some stories. (Sabrina Lantos/HBO) Heated Rivalry is a reminder that sex scenes are key to some stories. (Sabrina Lantos/HBO) Heated Rivalry blew up with its steamy sex scenes becoming a talking point, but the show proves that there’s much more to its queer, physical

Jonathan Bailey’s abs has the internet swooning. (YouTube/Wicked) Jonathan Bailey’s abs has the internet swooning. (YouTube/Wicked) The merry ol’ land of Oz spent this Christmas thirsting over Prince Fiyero after an infamously raunchy deleted scene from Wicked featuring Jonathan Bailey and Ethan Slater was leaked online. The piping hot scene, which sees the actors go

Police are treating the east Belfast incident as a homophobic hate crime. (Belfast Live) Police are treating the east Belfast incident as a homophobic hate crime. (Belfast Live) A postman has been fired after footage showed him kicking over a rainbow-coloured garden gnome. The incident occurred on 6 December in east Belfast at around 3.35pm.

The JoJo Siwa Cruise is setting sail in June 2026. (Getty/TikTok/@itsjojosiwa) The JoJo Siwa Cruise is setting sail in June 2026. (Getty/TikTok/@itsjojosiwa) JoJo Siwa wants to have you as the dream guest on her cruise ship. That’s right, the former Dance Moms star, “Karma” singer and Celebrity Big Brother finalist has launched her latest endeavor:

The Salvation Army’s stance on LGBTQ+ people claims to be surprisingly open. (Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images) The Salvation Army’s stance on LGBTQ+ people claims to be surprisingly open. (Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images) The Salvation Army’s stance on LGBTQ+ people claims to be surprisingly open, despite discrimination allegations. The festive season is

A human rights activist is facing criminal charges for organising Pécs Pride (ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images) A human rights activist is facing criminal charges for organising Pécs Pride (ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images) A teacher in Hungary who is facing a prison sentence for organising a Pride march following the country’s draconian ban on

The Progress Pride flag at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) The Progress Pride flag at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) Spurs’ LGBTQ+ supporters group, Proud Lilywhites, have slammed the team’s decision to move its Pride flag on “security grounds”. The Progress Pride flag can usually

Here’s one we didn’t have on our 2025 bingo card – people accusing Jonathan Bailey of ‘straight-baiting’. Someone’s even said he’s “the first ever straight-baiter”. The question is, is it even a thing? The short answer is sort of, and this isn’t the first time it’s come up. It’s been discussed before on social media

The campaigners are called for the trial to be halted (Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) The campaigners are called for the trial to be halted (Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Gender critical campaigners are threatening legal action against the UK government over the NHS puberty blockers trial, arguing it will be harmful to

George Gilbert from Big Brother has been spotted in Jade’s “Angel Of My Dream” music video. (ITV/RCA Records) George Gilbert from Big Brother has been spotted in Jade’s “Angel Of My Dream” music video. (ITV/RCA Records) Fans of Jade are all wondering the same thing: how is Big Brother‘s George Gilbert seemingly everywhere and in

Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo will hand their trophy back. (Getty) Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo will hand their trophy back. (Getty) Eurovision Song Contest winner Nemo is to give back the Grand Prix trophy to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in protest against Israel’s inclusion in the 2026 contest. In a statement posted on their social

On the famed sofa of The Graham Norton Show a couple weeks back, Miriam Margolyes delighted with her characteristically bawdy tales, and shocked with her brazen question to Alexander Skarsgård: “You’re not gay, are you?” Nestled within that outrageousness was swift promotion of her beautiful new short film, A Friend of Dorothy. In it, she

Miriam Margolyes. (David Levenson/Getty) Miriam Margolyes. (David Levenson/Getty) Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes has shared her thoughts on the TV remake of the popular series – and it’s completely relatable. The 84-year-old starred in the Harry Potter films as Pomona Spout, Hogwarts’ Herbology professor. HBO is currently shooting the first season of the Harry Potter

Oscar Davies has emphasised that trans ‘exclusion is not mandatory’. (Getty/Instagram) Oscar Davies has emphasised that trans ‘exclusion is not mandatory’. (Getty/Instagram) The UK’s first out non-binary barrister has emphasised that “nothing in the current law makes [trans] exclusion mandatory”. Following the employment tribunal decision in B M Kelly v Leonardo UK Ltd, which resulted

Frankie Grande has asked: ‘Why are we shaming power bottoms?’ (Getty) Frankie Grande has asked: ‘Why are we shaming power bottoms?’ (Getty) Frankie Grande is bravely standing up for power bottoms everywhere, urging tops to have more respect for their sexual counterparts. The musician and brother of Ariana Grande, 42, spoke to LGBTQ+ journalist Tracy

Jason Collins made NBA history when he came out as gay in 2013. (Getty) Jason Collins made NBA history when he came out as gay in 2013. (Getty) Retired basketball legend Jason Collins, the first active openly gay player in NBA history, has been diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma. The 47-year-old shared his diagnosis in

Several protests are taking place in response to the ban (John Stillwell – WPA Pool / Getty Images) Several protests are taking place in response to the ban (John Stillwell – WPA Pool / Getty Images) Protests are set to take place across the UK this weekend over Girlguiding’s widely-slammed decision to completely ban trans

James McAvoy in ‘Pose’ has caught the attention of the girls and gays. (Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) James McAvoy in ‘Pose’ has caught the attention of the girls and gays. (Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) British actor James McAvoy has rocked tight shorts in a clip that has the gays, and girls, obsessed. The Split actor

Gay Hollywood star Rock Hudson and Phyllis Gates (R) united in a ‘lavender marriage’ in the 1950s (Getty) Gay Hollywood star Rock Hudson and Phyllis Gates (R) united in a ‘lavender marriage’ in the 1950s (Getty) Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey have delighted fans with their latest steamy photoshoot, with Cynthia Erivo joking

Heated Rivalry stars Connor Storie and Hudson Williams. (Getty) Heated Rivalry stars Connor Storie and Hudson Williams. (Getty) Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams has said he won’t stop physically expressing love for his co-star Connor Storrie, as the pair addressed accusations of “gay baiting”. The actors have drawn worldwide attention thanks to their extremely steamy

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. (TIFF) Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. (TIFF) The third Knives Out instalment, Wake Up Dead Man, premiered to rave reviews, with Josh O’Connor being cited as the movie’s standout performer, and now Netflix viewers

Alex Consani for YSL Beauty’s Lash Latex Mascara. (YSL Beauty) Alex Consani for YSL Beauty’s Lash Latex Mascara. (YSL Beauty) Trans model Alex Consani has teamed up with Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) for an iconic campaign. Last year, Consani made history by becoming the first trans woman to win Model of the Year at the

Harrison Browne makes a cameo in the latest episode of Heated Rivalry. (IMDb/HBO) Harrison Browne makes a cameo in the latest episode of Heated Rivalry. (IMDb/HBO) Heated Rivalry hockey fans have noticed a familiar face in the latest episode of the steamy gay sports drama, and it’s none other than trans ice hockey star Harrison