LGBTQ

With Kamala Harris set to become vice president, there could be a vital opportunity to bolster LGBT+ representation in the US Senate. Harris has represented California in the United States Senate since 2016, but is set to give up her seat in the chamber on January 20 as she assumes office as Joe Biden’s second-in-command.

Hate crimes based on sexual orientation represent 16.8 percent of all hate crime reports in 2019. (Adam Berry/Getty) Reports of anti-LGBT+ hate crimes are on the rise, a new report from the FBI has warned. The FBI report published on Monday (November 16) compiled submissions from 15,588 law enforcement agencies across the US, showing that

Lil Nas X invented masturbation, apparently. (Getty/Twitter) Lil Nas X shut down Angela Stanton King, failed congressional candidate, Trump ally and conspiracy theorist, after she tried to shame him. Stanton King aired her tired views after Lil Nas X dropped his festive bottoming anthem “Holiday” along with a promo image of him preparing to kiss

Ellen DeGeneres has thanked her “amazing” fans and staff for standing by her after scandal enveloped her TV show. The comic was forced to make drastic behind-the-scenes changes on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, sacking three key producers after a damning investigation exposed an alleged toxic work environment and a culture of fear and bullying. Network executives

Janelle Monáe spoke about her experiences. (Photo: Julien Hekimian/Getty) Janelle Monáe has said that people should not feel “pressure” to come out if they’re not ready to do so. The singer and actor has been speaking publicly about her identity for several years, clarifying in 2018 that she is a “queer Black woman” who “has

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will let players choose from four gender options: ‘Classified’, ‘male’, ‘female’ and ‘non-binary’. (Activision) Are you non-binary? Have you always dreamt that, one day, you could serve Ronald Reagan and join the American military-industrial complex and carry out war crimes? If that sounds pretty neat to you, then

Ritchie Torres, the first openly gay Afro-Latino congressman, has said the “old boys’ club” style of politics has “collapsed” with the 2020 election. The November election saw Donald Trump finally given his marching orders, with Joe Biden set to become the next president of the United States in January – but there were also a

Saoirse Ronan and Kate Winslet share a kiss in the first trailer for Ammonite, directed by Francis Lee (Twitter) Saoirse Ronan has said that she and Kate Winslet “naturally took the lead” in creating their sex scenes in lesbian period drama Ammonite. Ronan stars opposites Winslet in the film, which gives the real-life story of palaeontologist

Freddie Fox thinks actors who have a more “rounded” experience of sexuality have an advantage in the film industry (Jeff Spicer/Getty for BFI) Freddie Fox thinks actors who have a more “rounded” experience of sexuality have a “real advantage” in the film industry. Fox, 31, has been reluctant to define his sexuality, but the actor

Henry Golding played a gay character in Monsoon (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty) Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding has said he might “never come to a conclusion” about whether it’s acceptable for straight actors to play gay characters. The issue of straight actors playing queer roles on-screen has been a source of contention within the film industry,

Jim Parsons has revealed that he still fears losing the love of people who are important to him by living as an openly gay man. The Big Bang Theory star told Attitude that starring in the queer Broadway play The Boys in the Band, and its subsequent Netflix film adaptation, brought up old fears of rejection. “I realised that being

The first physically disabled winner of Mr Gay Wales has hit out at The Witches for its “dangerous” depiction of limb difference. The Witches, HBO Max’s new Roald Dahl adaptation, has been widely criticised over Hathaway’s villainous Grand High Witch, who has three fingers on each hand. Paul Davies, 36, who won the Mr Gay Wales contest

Charmaine McGuffey wants to build a ‘bridge of trust’ between the police and her community (Twitter/@CharmMcGuffey) Charmaine McGuffey has spoken out after becoming the first female LGBT+ sheriff in her county, saying she intends to use her position to “repair trust” in the police. After allegedly being fired for her sexuality, McGuffey beat her old

As a trans woman, Manisha knows what it’s like to have a difficult childhood (Screenshot: Gaon Connection) A trans woman who was abandoned by her parents as a child has become a mother to eight orphaned children, so they never have to suffer as she did. Manisha lives in the Indian town of Pakhanjur in

Dame Jenni Murray appeared on Loose Women and reiterated her “transphobic” views. (ITV) Dame Jenni Murray, until recently the host of BBC Radio 4’s “Woman’s Hour”, appeared on Loose Women Thursday (12 November) to reiterate her “transphobic” view that trans women are not “real” women. Appearing virtually on the talkshow, Jenni Murray was asked about

Stephen Wentzell recorded the horrifying ordeal on his phone (Screenshot: Global News) A gay man says police aren’t doing enough to keep him safe after he was violently attacked by his neighbour for reporting him for domestic abuse. Stephen Wentzell, 23, lives in Halifax, Canada. On August 31 he reported his next door neighbour for

Pose star Hailie Sahar is stepping into the heels of LGBT+ icon Sir Lady Java, a transgender trailblazer who took on the Los Angeles Police Department in the 1960s. Sahar, who’s best known for her role as Lulu Abundance, has teamed up with Genius: Aretha director Anthony Hemingway, Deadline reports. The pair worked closely with

The trial for queer Royal Navy commander Sally-Anne Bagnall is being heard at Bulford Military Court. (Daniel Berehulak/Getty) A queer Navy commander harassed her straight boss, sending her “hidden sexual messages” and insisting that she was secretly in love with her, a military court has heard. Queer Navy commander Sally-Anne Bagnall has been accused of

Confirmation hearing for Martin Jenkins to Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. (Photo: Jason Doiy/Commission on Judicial Appointments) An out gay judge has made history with his appointment to California’s Supreme Court. Martin Jenkins, who was nominated for the vacant seat on the state court by Governor Gavin Newsom last month, will be the

A previously unreleased Britney Spears song has been launched into the world by Urban Outfitters (Twitter) A new Britney Spears single has been released just hours after a court declined to remove her father from her 12-year-long conservatorship. Spears was dealt a significant blow on Tuesday (10 November) when judge Brenda Penny declined to suspend

Colin Firth at the “Supernova” premiere in London on October 11, 2020 (Tim P Whitby/Getty/BFI) Colin Firth has declined to weigh in on whether straight actors should be able to play gay roles, admitting it’s something he’s given “a lot of thought”. Firth plays a gay man in his upcoming film Supernova, a tearjerker about

The re-elected mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida has vowed to stand up to hatred after facing horrific homophobic abuse on the campaign trail. Dean Trantalis, the city’s first openly gay mayor, was returned to office by voters on November 3, despite a night of mostly-difficult results for Democrats across Florida. Fort Lauderdale mayor was subjected

Police investigating the murder of Dominique ‘Rem’mie’ Fells, a Black trans woman found dismembered in a suitcase, have arrested a suspect. Fells’ dismembered body was discovered in a suitcase on the banks of the Schuylkill river on June 9. Both of her legs had been severed mid-thigh and there was evidence of trauma to the

JK Rowling has collaborated with Stephen Fry on her new audiobook. (Getty) JK Rowling has announced that Stephen Fry will narrate the audiobook of her fairytale The Ickabog, to the disappointment of his trans fans. On Monday (November 9), Rowling announced on Twitter that the actor and comedian will read the English language audiobook of her

A male couple have been found guilty of murdering and dismembering a lesbian in their flat filled with horror merchandise. Boyfriends Nathan Maynard-Ellis and David Leesley, 30 and 25, have been convicted of the 2019 killing of Julia Rawson in Dudley, West Midlands. The two men, who had already admitted perverting the course of justice

Pete Buttigieg is almost certainly set for a high-profile role in Joe Biden’s cabinet after coming out to bat for him on the campaign trail. The former South Bend, Indiana mayor emerged as one of the strongest and most passionate surrogates for the Biden-Harris camp ahead of the November 3 election, attracting attention with his

President-elect Joe Biden’s supporters gather to celebrate the victory in front of the White House in Washington. (Mostafa Bassim Adly/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) The Village People gave their blessing to the thousands of Joe Biden supporters who trolled Donald Trump in the best way possible after his stunning election defeat – dancing to his

Shane Groves was jailed for two years for the homophobic attack (Image: Nottinghamshire Police) A man has been jailed for biting his brother’s nose off when he tried to put a stop to his violent, homophobic behaviour at a birthday party. Shane Groves from Sutton-in-Ashfield was celebrating his 27th birthday at a private members’ club

Finland military troops (Creative Commons/A. v. Z.) Finland’s defence forces have been criticised for using discriminatory training material that described homosexuality as an “obstacle” to service. The shocking advice came from the Centre for Military Medicine, which is responsible for the health of conscripts and defence personnel. According to a report by the Finnish Parliamentary

José Rolón and his three children. (nycgaydad/Instagram) Single gay dad José Rolón, better known as @nycgaydad on Instagram, longed to be a father but never thought the day would come. Rolón never expected himself to become a father, as he grew up in an unhappy environment, crushing any dreams he had. The 44-year-old told Today Parents: “I