Steven Kabuye has been stabbed and is a critical condition (@SteveKabuye5 on X/Twitter) An LGBTQ+ activist working in Uganda in the wake of the country’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Bill, has been left in a critical condition after being stabbed. Steven Kabuye, a prominent LGBTQ+ rights activist in the East African nation, was attacked by two men
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The BBC rejected complaints from Doctor Who viewers who didn’t like Yasmin Finney’s trans character appearing in the 2023 specials. (BBC) The BBC has hit back at complaints from Doctor Who viewers who argued that including Yasmin Finney’s trans character in the 60th anniversary special was “inappropriate”. The broadcaster received a measly 144 complaints from disgruntled viewers over the
Dino Fetscher stars in Netflix series Fool Me Once. (Getty) As Harlan Coben’s latest crime thriller Fool Me Once arrives on Netflix, Welsh actor and former Mr Gay UK Dino Fetscher is stepping into the role of a detective investigating a mystery. Fool Me Once, an eight-part adaptation of Coben’s best-selling tale premiered on Monday
Some football fans blamed Republican senator Ted Cruz’s alleged “curse” after he showed support for the Texas Longhorns at the football team’s recent game. (Getty) Republican Ted Cruz has been blamed for the Texas Longhorn New Year’s Day football game loss due to his infamous “curse”. The Texas Longhorns’ season came to an end after
CNN and other US TV networks aired a kiss between two men at midnight. (CNN) CNN has riled up homophobic bigots after sharing a joyous gay kiss just seconds after the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve in New York City to bring in 2024. In recent years, out gay TV presenters Anderson Cooper and
Max Bowden will leave the role of Ben Mitchell in the coming months. (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Eastenders actor Max Bowden who plays Ben Mitchell will exit the series later this year, after joining the British soap opera in 2019. The 29-year-old actor – who was recognised as Soap Superstar of the Year at the 2023
London celebrates 10 years since same-sex marriage quality during New Year’s Eve firework display. (BBC) London heralded in 2024 with their annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display and this year paid homage to same-sex marriage equality, Barbie-mania and the Windrush generation. The 15-minute firework and drone display, organised by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan,
Dan Levy has spoken to PinkNews about Good Grief, his debut feature film imbued with true-to-life heartache and an exploration of the complex beauty of chosen family. After his star-making turn as chaotic pansexual David Rose in the hit series Schitt’s Creek came to an end in April 2020, life took an uncertain turn for
In 2023, queer musicians took it up a notch. The charts were built on LGBTQ+ artists, from Ice Spice’s epic breakthrough to Miley Cyrus’s 10-week-long stay at number one with “Flowers”. It wasn’t just pop music, either: Janelle Monáe, Sufjan Stevens, Kali Uchis and boygenius were just a few of the artists who thrived. We
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
Burundi’s president Evariste Ndayishimiye said LGBTQ+ people should be ‘put in a stadium and stoned’ in a hateful speech. (Getty) Burundi’s president Evariste Ndayishimiye said that queer people in the east African nation ‘should be stoned’ amid a virulent anti-LGBTQ+ tirade. Ndayishimiye, who has led Burundi since 2020, lashed out against LGBTQ+ rights in a
Robyn Casias is seeking at least $3 million in compensation for three civil claims for gender discrimination, retaliation and punitive damages along with legal costs. (Getty) Atlanta trans woman Robyn Casias is seeking $3 million in a lawsuit against her former employer over alleged discrimination. Casias worked with American telecommunications company AT&T for 16 years,
Coby Green has been sentenced to years in federal prison after throwing a Molotov cocktail into a donut shop after the business hosted an art show featuring drag queens. in Tulsa last year. (Tulsa County Jail) Oklahoma man Coby Green has been sentenced to five years in jail after he firebombed a donut shop after
English actor and playwright Noël Coward (1899 – 1973) after the first night of his new musical ‘Sail Away’ at the Savoy Theatre in London, 22 June, 1962. (Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) The BBC has faced backlash for describing playwright Noël Coward as ‘queer’, with some condemning the term as a “homophobic slur”. On Boxing
Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised to legalise same-sex marriage in Greece. (Nicolas Koutsokostas/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The Greek government is pushing ahead with its same-sex marriage legislation, despite opposition from the church. In July, the prime minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, promised to legalise same-sex marriage, saying that “Greek society is much more ready
Nico Rios was arrested on drunk driving charges and refusal to provide a chemical test. (YouTube/The Bismarck Tribune) North Dakota leaders are urging Republican lawmaker Nico Rios to resign after he was recorded screaming homophobic and racist abuse during a DUI arrest. State lawmaker Rios of Williston was arrested and charged with driving under the
A protester holds a placard during a protest held by Philly Children’s Movement against Moms For Liberty in Center City Philadelphia. (Matthew Hatcher/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Moms for Liberty backed candidates are facing blistering defeats in Philadelphia, despite holding their annual conference there. In July, Moms for Liberty hosted their annual conference in Philadelphia,
America’s LGBTQ+ population has been revealed in new research (Canva/Williams Institute at the University of California Los Angeles) The states in America with the highest LGBTQ+ populations have been revealed in new research. Researchers at the Williams Institute at the University of California Los Angeles have estimated that almost 13.9 million adults in the US
Tennis star Martina Navratilova (right) has reacted to Republican Congressman Tim Walberg’s speech in support of Uganda’s anti-homosexuality death penalty law. (Artur Widak/NurPhoto/ Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Lesbian tennis legend Martina Navratilova has reacted in the perfect way to Republican Tim Walberg’s cruel support of Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law. Navratilova spoke out on
Lauren Boebert has announced she will run redder district in 2024 in a bid to increase her chances of winning. (Getty) Right-wing congresswoman Lauren Boebert has announced that she will be running in a redder district in the hope of increasing her chances of winning in 2024. Taking to social media on Wednesday (27 December),
Do you know this man? (Concord Police) Police in New Hampshire have released an image of a man they wish to speak with in connection with an incendiary device being placed outside an LGBTQ+ friendly business. Concord police are investigating a “smoke-style” device which was left outside the Teatotaller Café and Bakery on Capital Plaza in
TikTok star Bel Priestley. (National Student Pride) Heartstopper season two star Bel Priestley has opened up about how she overcame bullying at school to inspire other trans people. TikTok star Priestley, who plays trans character Naomi in Alice Oseman’s queer teen drama, said she knew she was trans at the age of 13. In an
Here are some of the many LGBTQ+ activists we looked up to in 2023, people who put in the work to serve and elevate the queer community. These people have put themselves out there – often in the face of public scrutiny – to campaign for the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ people around the
Billy and Elliot (Melbourne Zoo) In absolutely adorable animal news, a gay swan couple at a zoo has been given 3D-printed eggs to raise after they built a beautiful nest together. The two male black swans – named Billy and Elliot – live at the Melbourne Zoo together after being rescued follow a dog attack.
Drag Race Thailand star Bandit has passed away (World of Wonder/Screenshot via YouTube) Tributes have poured in for Drag Race Thailand season two star Bandit Janthawanm, known by the stage name Bandit, who has died aged 38. A fashion designer, Bandit placed fourth on the second series of Drag Race Thailand in 2019 and notably
Tommy Dorfman is at the centre of viral TikTok (Cindy Ord/WireImage) Tommy Dorfman is at the centre of a viral TikTok after she called out a Delta airlines employee for allegedly misgendering her. The trans actor, who played Ryan Shaver in Netflix hit 13 Reasons Why and came out in 2021, posted the 30 second-long
A nativity scene featuring two mothers has caused controversy (Reuters via YouTube) A nativity scene at a church in Italy has been heavily criticised for displaying Jesus as having two mothers, opposed to the traditional Mary and Joseph set up. Father Vitaliano Della Sala – of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Capocastello
A Florida Republican is seeking to ban Pride flags (Canva) A Republican lawmaker in Florida has introduced legislation to ban Pride and ‘political’ flags from local and state government buildings. David Borrero, who represents Northwestern Miami-Dade County, filed the House Bill 901 – also called the ‘Display of Flags by Governmental Entities’ bill. If passed,
LGBTQ+ representation in video games has been a long and complicated process, but gamers saw some improvements in 2023. Queer inclusion in video games comes in a sensational variety of forms, from indie faves focusing on our stories, to surprising representation in big-name titles. However, it can still feel like a quest to find authentic
State legislators in the US have spawned so many anti-LGBTQ+ bills in the past 12 months that it’s easy to lose track. The current, most reliable number reported by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is 508 bills. However, the independently researched trans legislation tracker puts the number at 589, across 49 states. By comparison,
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