Madonna is set to perform on the iconic beach. (Getty) Madonna is set to close her critically acclaimed Celebration Tour in the best way: with a free show on Copacabana Beach, Brazil, the Brazillian tourism board has confirmed. Confirming the massive news, Visit Rio took to Instagram on 7 March to write: “It’s time to
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Survivor 41 winner Erika Casupanan joked that she attempted the viral grape-eating New Year’s Eve challenge in hopes of getting a boyfriend – only to realise she’s a lesbian. (Survivor 41) Survivor winner Erika Casupanan has come out as a lesbian in a funny New Year’s Eve post on social media. Casupanan won viewers’ hearts when
Activists disagree with Mexican authorities over cause of Jesús Ociel Baena’s death. (Getty Images) Investigators have determined that the death of Mexico’s first out non-binary magistrate was a murder. Jesús Ociel Baena was found dead on Monday (13 November), alongside another individual – who local media identified as their partner, Dorian Daniel Nieves – in
South Carolina governor Henry McMaster believes “marriage ought to be between a man and a woman”. (Getty) South Carolina governor Henry McMaster said he would enforce a ban on same-sex marriage should the Supreme Court overturn its 2015 landmark ruling. McMaster was questioned about his stance on same-sex marriage in South Carolina if the nation’s
The Florida medical board committee approved a prospective rule that will ban gender-affirming healthcare for trans youth under the age of 18. (Getty) The Florida medical board committee approved a proposed rule banning gender-affirming medical care for trans youth, making it one step closer to reality. A joint committee of the Florida board of medicine
Republican candidate Heidi Ganahl claimed there are children in Colorado schools who are identifying as cats, which she described as “furries”. (YouTube/KRDO NewsChannel 13) A school district has had to reject bizarre claims from a Republican candidate that students are identifying as “furries” in schools across Colorado. Heidi Ganahl, the Republican candidate for governor of
Lil Nas X got candid with concertgoers in Atlanta, Georgia after he disclosed to a cheering crowd that he paused the show for an emergency bathroom break. (Getty) Lil Nas X paused a concert after nature called, and he disclosed the emergency bathroom break to a cheering crowd of fans. The “Industry Baby” performer candidly
Atlanta city council member Liliana Bakhtiari has come out as non-monogamous, sharing they’re in a relationship with two “wonderful” life partners. (Instagram/@lilianaforatlanta) A queer politician from Georgia has proudly come out as non-monogamous as they introduced the world to their “wonderful” life partners. Atlanta city council member Liliana Bakhtiari, who is the first queer Muslim
California senator Scott Wiener said SB 107 will “offer refuge” to trans youth if “they’re being criminalised in their home states” for seeking gender-affirming healthcare. (Getty) California governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill making the state a refuge for trans youth and their families from bans against gender-affirming care elsewhere in the US.
Chance Seneca pleaded guilty to kidnapping a gay man that he “then attempted to murder and dismember”, according to the US Department of Justice. (Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office) Chance Seneca pleaded guilty to kidnapping a gay teen he met through Grinder with the intention of murdering him and dismembering his body. Seneca, 21 of Lafayette,
The Cuban government has urged citizens to vote ‘yes’ on a broad legislative package, which would improve LGBTQ+ and women’s rights in the country. (Getty) Cuba’s government has urged citizens to approve a new LGBTQ+ friendly legislative package that would introduce same-sex marriage and allow queer couples to adopt children. Cuba is holding a referendum on
Justin Trudeau’s office confirmed the prime minister was seen singing in the lobby of a London hotel days before Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. A spokesperson said Trudeau joined a “small gathering” paying “tribute to the life and service” of the monarch. (Getty) Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau was recorded singing a rendition of Queen’s “Bohemian
Vera Drew as the protagonist of The People’s Joker. (Vera Drew) An unofficial Joker parody with a trans twist has been removed from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The People’s Joker, a crowdfunded indie film, was reportedly removed from the TIFF lineup due to “rights issues” – likely to stem from DC Comics and
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she doesn’t know why her bill attacking gender-affirming healthcare for trans youth is “controversial”. (Joe Raedle/Getty) US politician Marjorie Taylor Greene has said her bill proposing a ban on gender-affirming healthcare for trans kids is part of a “spiritual war” and her attempts to live her “Christian faith”. Greene introduced a
The ruling has been hailed as a “critical victory” for trans youth, their families and their medical providers in Arkansas. (Getty/Spencer Platt) A federal appeals court ruled Arkansas can’t enforce its ban on trans youth receiving gender-affirming medical care. A three-judge panel on the eighth circuit court of appeals ordered a federal judge’s preliminary injunction to
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson once told “influential” Hollywood figures to “f**k off” after they said playing a gay character would “ruin” his career. (Araya Doheny/WireImage) Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson had an absolutely iconic response when some “few influential folks” told him that playing a gay character would “ruin” his acting career. The revelation came after
Marisela Castro’s friend said the trans woman was “always so happy” and mourned her tragic death. (Human Rights Campaign) Marisela Castro, a trans woman who had a “bright and sunny” demeanour, was shot and killed just weeks shy of her birthday celebrations. Castro was killed early Friday (29 July) when a man got out of
As Americans struggle to obtain the monkeypox vaccine, some queer men are travelling abroad to ensure they’re protected. (Marlena Sloss for The Washington Post via Getty Images) Some queer men are driving thousands of miles from the US to Canada to get a jab of the monkeypox vaccine. With cases of the once-rare virus in
Right-wing provocateur Ethan Schmidt filmed himself confronting PetSmart staff about a Pride flag in the store. A manager kicked him out shortly afterwards. (Twitter/@patriottakes) A right-wing thug, who once threatened to “hunt” LGBTQ+ people, was kicked out of a pet store after complaining to staff about a “satanic” Pride flag display. A video filmed by
The Cuban government announced a referendum on the final draft of a new family code extending marriage and adoption rights to same-sex couples. (Yamil Lage/AFP via Getty) Cuba’s government announced a referendum on whether to adopt a new family code that could open the door for same-sex couples to marry and adopt. The national assembly
The UpRising Bakery and Cafe in Lake in the Hills, Illinois has been vandalised and had faeces left at the door over a planned family-friendly drag event. (YouTube/CBS Chicago) An Illinois bakery will host a family-friendly drag show despite being threatened, vandalised and sent a bag of faeces over the planned event. UpRising Bakery and
Tammy Baldwin (L) spoke to Marco Rubio (R) after hearing him say voting on same-sex marriage protections was a “stupid waste of time”. (Getty/Anna Moneymaker/Anna Rose Layden-Pool) Out senator Tammy Baldwin confronted Marco Rubio in an elevator after he said voting on a bill to protect same-sex marriage was a “stupid waste of time”. Rubio,
Several men claim they had sex with Jesse Lee Peterson, a virulently anti-LGBTQ+ pastor and online radio host. (Twitter/@JLPtalk) Several men have alleged they had sex with anti-LGBTQ+ pastor and conservative radio host Jesse Lee Peterson. The allegations emerged after Church Militant – a far-right Catholic group and website – released an almost 30-minute video in June
Sarah Palin visits “Extra” at Universal Studios Hollywood on 4 December 2015 in Universal City, California. (Getty/Noel Vasquez) Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin went on a bizarre rant accusing “liberals” of trying to “pound” sex in people’s minds. Palin, who once rapped Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” in a pink and purple bear suit on
A “besotón”, or kiss-a-thon, has been staged at the Six Flags Mexico theme park after a queer couple visiting said they were victims of “homophobia”. A friend of the couple went viral on Twitter after he described how his friends were reprimanded for kissing at the theme park on Wednesday (29 December). He wrote: “The
In just 24 hours, three trans and non-binary people were killed in Colombia. (El Colombiano/Facebook) In a single day in Colombia, three trans and non-binary people were brutally slain, capturing the “systematic” violence the community knows all too well. Maní, a sex worker, was stabbed to death in Bogotá, the country’s capital city, on Tuesday