Bob The Drag Queen has responded to social media backlash over a joke made about ‘race play’. (Getty) RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bob The Drag Queen has issued a statement after facing backlash over a joke made about ‘race play’. Seven years ago, on an episode of Bob The Drag Queen’s podcast Sibling Rivalry, which
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Phil Neville has spoken out against the homophobic chanting (Omar Vega/Getty Images) Former England international Phil Neville has condemned homophobic chants at a Leagues Cup match between Portland Timbers, where he is now head coach, and Mexican side Club América. During the second-half of the match on Wednesday (6 August), Club América fans aimed anti-gay
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying gay sex should be banned and women shouldn’t vote (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) US secretary of defence Pete Hegseth has been criticised for reposting a video of Christian pastors saying gay sex should be banned and women shouldn’t be allowed to vote. Pete Hegseth, who implemented a
Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas fire up Camp Rock 3 rumours. (Instagram:@ddlovato/Disney) Demi Lovato sent fans into a frenzy as she joined a recent Jonas Brothers concert to sing a throwback Camp Rock medley, causing Camp Rock 3 rumours to start circulating online. On Sunday (10 August), the 32-year-old “Cool for the Summer” singer and
Did Freddie Mercury have a daughter? (Pete Still/Getty) Close friends of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury have rubbished claims that he had a secret daughter. Ahead of the publication of Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love, co-written with author Lesley-Ann Jones, a woman claiming to be the singer’s secret daughter has spoken publicly for
Why are gay people obsessed with The Sound of Music?(20th Century Fox) The Sound of Music turns 60 this year, and with the Oscar-winning musical set for a return to cinema screens in celebration, there can be no better time to look at its place in queer culture. The film is an adaptation of a
Wplace users are calling out the UK government in the best way. (Getty/Canva/Wplace) Activists, allies, and artists of all kinds are using a new browser-based painting game to make a bold visual statement about the UK government’s ongoing rollback of trans rights. The recently published online pixel-painting game, Wplace, allows users from across the planet
Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s grandson, has accused Ryan Murphy of ‘making millions’ from the family’s tragedy. (Getty) Jack Schlossberg, grandson of former US president John F. Kennedy, has hit out at Ryan Murphy for dismissing his concerns related to Murphy’s upcoming American Love Story series. The first series of Ryan Murphy’s American Love Story, set for
Trixie Mattel phoned Ginger Minj following her All Stars 10 win. (Getty) RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 winner Ginger Minj is feeling a whole lot of love after finally becoming a Drag Race champ, with one fellow winner – Trixie Mattel – offering her some sweet advice. Ginger Minj became the victor of All
Candace Owens (L) has been spreading the claim that Brigitte Macron (R) is trans since last year. (Getty) Political commentator Candace Owens has “poured gasoline” on the Brigitte Macron lawsuit by doubling down on false claims that the French first lady is trans. On 23 July, the French president and his wife Brigitte Macron filed
US singer Jessie Murph has sparked controversy with her latest song ‘1965’. (XNY/Star Max/GC Images) American singer Jessie Murph’s new ballad “1965” is stirring up controversy online, due to what many people believe are regressive and anti-feminist lyrics. The 19-year-old singer’s new song has been accused of romanticising racism, sexism, and conservative gender roles. The
Chappell Roan filming in New York ( BG048/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty) Chappell Roan is considering moving to Saskatchewan, a province in Western Canada, in the first teaser for her single “The Subway.” In the short clip released on Tuesday (23 July) the “Pink Pony Club” singer sings, “I made a promise if in four months this feeling
David Jenkins in front of the Our Flag Means Death billboard (Instagram/@dvidjenkins) In news that will warm the hearts of Our Flag Means Death fans, David Jenkins has got a new series. Jenkins, the mastermind behind the gay pirate series that garnered legions of queer fans over its two season run, is now set to
Some of the top-rated NSFW games currently available on itch.io (Itch.io) Gaming marketplace Itch.io has announced plans to “deindex” all Not Safe For Work (NSFW) content following pressure from payment processors, who in turn were pressured by an anti-porn lobby group. The platform, known for hosting a variety of indie games – games made by
The UK Online Safety Act, which forces websites that host adult content in the UK to implement age verification checks, is set to go into effect – here’s what you need to know. From Friday (25 July), a new set of laws aimed at protecting children from potentially harmful content by insisting that websites hide
Uber’s ‘Women Preferences’ feature will allow women and non-binary riders to request women drivers. (Getty Images) Uber is working to introduce a filter that will allow women and non-binary riders to request women drivers. The “Women Preferences” feature, which many women and non-binary people have been pressuring the company to introduce for some time, will
Hulk Hogan has died, aged 71. (Getty) Professional wrestling veteran Hulk Hogan has died. He was 71 years old. The American wrestler, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, reportedly died on Thursday (24 July) morning, according to TMZ. The entertainment publisher claims medics were dispatched to the star’s home in the early hours of
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (Universal Pictures) The creepy animatronics are back in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, and they’re just as horrifying as ever. The sequel to the 2023 horror phenomenon, based on the games of the same name, got its first trailer on Thursday (24 July) and it sees Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth
Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis has asked the Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage rights. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 2015 due to her religious beliefs, has asked the Supreme Court to overturn equal marriage rights in the
Tom Daley presented the weather on This Morning. (ITV/YouTube) Tom Daley has turned the temperature up at the This Morning studio after presenting the weather forecast in tiny knitted swimwear. And he’s shared an important message while he was at it. Celebrating the British summertime, the retired Olympic diver literally tore off his clothes as
Anti-trans campaigner Posey Parker has taken aim at trans ally Pedro Pascal (L). (Kevin Winter/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images/Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) Anti-trans campaigner Posie Parker, otherwise known as Kellie-Jay Keen Minshull, has taken aim at trans ally Pedro Pascal online, but supporters of the actor were quick to shut her down. Parker took
A former series regular in And Just Like That has a theory as to why they weren’t asked back for season three. (HBO) And Just Like That… star Bobby Lee has some thoughts as to why he wasn’t asked back for season three of the Sex and the City spin-off series. The Reservation Dogs actor
Chappell Roan has announced US concert dates. (Getty) Chappell Roan has announced a short US tour ahead of her new album, with profits from the concerts helping trans youth. On Tuesday (23 July), Chappell Roan shared her first teaser for her single “The Subway”.In the short clip the “Pink Pony Club” singer sings, “I made
Reach that Watermelon Sugar high with Harry Styles’ new sex toy brand Pleasing Yourself. (Getty) Harry Styles wants you to reach that Watermelon Sugar high, and he’s got just the thing to help you get there: a new range of sex toys. In an extension to his existing lifestyle brand Pleasing, which has sold beauty
Amy Sherald cancelled the exhibit over concerns regarding her trans portrait. (Getty) American painter Amy Sherald has cancelled an upcoming show at the Smithsonian after accusing the institution of censoring a painting of a trans model dressed as the Statue of Liberty. The 51-year-old artist withdrew her upcoming exhibition, American Sublime, after she said officials
Reneé Rapp (R) and Towa Bird have been together publicly since March 2024 (Olivia Wong/FilmMagic via Getty Images) Musician, actress and lesbian icon Reneé Rapp has announced a UK tour with tickets on sale soon, and revealed which of her songs on new album BITE ME is inspired by her girlfriend claiming she is “madly
Tamzin Outhwaite has revealed that her eldest child is trans. (Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images) EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite has revealed that her eldest child is trans. Tamzin Outhwaite, who played Mel Owens in BBC soap EastEnders, spoke about her trans child during an appearance on the Parenting Hell podcast, hosted by Rob Beckett and Josh
LGBTQ+ TV chef Anne Burrell has died aged 55. (Getty) The cause of death of LGBTQ+ Food Network star Anne Burrell, who died aged 55. Burrell was found dead at her home in Brooklyn on 17 June. As reported by People, it has been confirmed that she died by suicide. After Anne Burrell was found
Josh O’Connor and Paul Mescal star as lovers in The History of Sound (MUBI/Universal Pictures) The History of Sound, which stars Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor as star-crossed lovers, has just received its first trailer, and it’s a moving watch. The new trailer serves as the first full look at Gladiators II heartthrob Paul Mescal
A visually impaired Beyoncé fan has recalled her ‘dehumanising’ experience at a London gig. (Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images) A visually impaired Beyoncé fan has said she was refused entry to the VIP section at the concert and was made to give up her visual aid. Esther Obigbesan purchased a £489 standing VIP ticket for the singer’s