We take a look back at some of the best queer films of 2021. (PinkNews) It’s been yet another difficult year as the world continued to weather the storm of a pandemic, but through it all, film helped keep us sane. From big blockbusters to indie darlings, film has the power to transport us to
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Sean Strickland punches Uriah Hall of Jamaica in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event, 2021. (Zuffa LLC via Getty/ Chris Unger) Controversial UFC fighter Sean Strickland has declared that if he had a gay son, he would think he had “failed as a man”. The US mixed martial artist, who competes in the
A kaleidoscopic array of people have come out in 2021. (PinkNews) 2021 is, at long, long last, coming to an end. Nearly two years into a drawn-out pandemic that has left the world exhausted and ready to hibernate, we’re about to say goodbye to a year that, to be honest, felt about a decade long.
Colton Underwood. (Getty/ Emma McIntyre) NFL player turned reality TV star Colton Underwood has hit out at bigoted Christians who condemn his sexuality: “They do not represent our God.” Underwood, who came out as gay in a Good Morning America interview earlier this year, was the lead in the 23rd season of The Bachelor, and has since starred
Grindr. (LightRocket via Getty/ SOPA/ Rafael Henrique) Grindr has finally answered the age-old question asked by countless bottoms across the world: ‘Where in God’s name are all the tops?’ The world’s most popular queer dating app has revealed which countries have the most tops and bottoms as its annual Grindr Unwrapped report dropped Tuesday (28 December).
Britney Spears has said that her refusal to record new music “is a way of saying ‘f**k you’” to the family members she holds responsible for keeping her in a conservatorship for almost 14 years. Fans of the singer have become accustomed to her frequent Instagram posts with lengthy captions which detail her experiences under
Nyla Rose competes in the AEW Women’s World Championship at the Capitol One Arena on 2 October 2019. (Astrid Riecken for The Washington Post via Getty) A fan was booted from an All Elite Wrestling Dynamite event for holding up a transphobic sign towards trans wrestling star Nyla Rose. Rose went down in history when
Joshua Bassett attends the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party In Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Warner Music) High School Musical star Joshua Bassett has opened up about the sexual abuse he experienced as a child in a new interview with radio DJ Zach Sang. Bassett revealed he was a victim of child
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Qatar announced it seized a line of rainbow-coloured children’s toys, claiming the toys are “un-Islamic”. (Twitter/@MOCIQatar) Officials in Qatar have seized rainbow-coloured children’s toys – similar to LGBT+ flags – for bearing “slogans” contrary to “Islamic values”. The country’s ministry of commerce and industry said on Twitter that
Elliot Page sends fans “some love” for Christmas with an adorable selfie on Instagram. (Instagram/@elliotpage) Elliot Page is sending his “love” to fans with a heartwarming photo with his furry loved one, celebrating the festive season. It is the first Christmas-time photo of Page since they came out publicly as trans in early December 2020,
Madonna flaunts her ageless beauty in a sultry series of Christmas Eve snaps. (Instagram/@madonna) Madonna is once again flaunting her ageless beauty with sizzling news pictures on Instagram as she reflects on 2021. The Christmas Eve photoshoot features the “Like a Virgin” hitmaker wearing her signature black captain’s hat in a gorgeous tulle gown. In
Salek Magamadov and Ismail Isayev have been detained on terrorism charges in Chechnya, but activists say it’s because they are gay. (Russian LGBT Network) Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isaev, gay brothers detained in Chechnya, have begun a hunger strike after a judge denied a request to move their case to another region. The brothers fled
Residents and visitors attend the first Columbus Pride Festival on 14 April 2018 in Columbus, Indiana. (Getty/Scott Olson) Members of an Indiana high school’s LGBT+ club have won their legal battle after they were banned from raising money and promoting meetings. A district judge issued a preliminary injunction in favour of the Pendleton Heights High
Bruce Smith taking part in a Hall of Fame panel (Photo by: Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images) Legendary NFL player Bruce Smith has said that there was a gay player on the Buffalo Bills in the 90s. The sporting star emphasised his respect for Carl Nassib following his coming out. However, he also told TMZ Sports that a
Tom Daley. (Channel 4) Tom Daley used his Alternative Christmas Message to throw down the gauntlet on trans inclusion. The Olympic diver pre-recorded a speech for Channel 4 as an alternative to the Queen’s annual address. Both air Christmas Day (25 December). The theme of his message was inclusion. Daley, one of sports most prominent
Dolly Parton joked that in another life, she would have “definitely” been a drag queen. During an appearance on WWNO’s American Routes in 2000, Parton discussed girl power in the country music industry. She explained that growing up, she learned how to “be” and “deal with men.” “Well, it’s always served me well being a girl,”
Sarah Paulson at FX’s “American Horror Story” 100th Episode Celebration (Photo by Rachel Luna/FilmMagic) Sarah Paulson has opened up about the American Horror Story season that just didn’t do it for her. Paulson has starred in almost every season of the horror anthology series, but has admitted that one season left her feeling “trapped”. Like many fans,
Russian president Vladimir Putin. (Natalya Zamboska/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Russian president Vladimir Putin devoted part of his end-of-year news conference to comparing trans people to the coronavirus pandemic. Sounding a hateful note to cap off a truly dispiriting year for queer Russians, Putin on Thursday (23 December) delivered his annual wide-ranging, four-hour-long marathon speech
JoJo Siwa (L) was left in tears at Meghan Trainor’s gift. (Screen captures via YouTube/Warners Brothers) JoJo Siwa guest hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show – and it was an emotional one. Siwa became the youngest person ever to host the daytime talk show, which kicked off its 18-year run when the dancer was just a
Nicole Byer roasted JK Rowling. (Netflix/Getty) Nicole Byer takes aim at JK Rowling in her new Netflix stand-up special. In Nicole Byer: BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo), the Emmy-nominated actor and comedian criticises Rowling and jokes that she may have taken the plot for Harry Potter from the KKK (Ku Klux Klan). “I think JK-KKK Rowling was sitting in that coffee
Lecturers, trade unionists and students march through central London. (Getty) A queer University College London (UCL) masters student explains why the university’s decision to cut ties with Stonewall is so hurtful. A few days ago, UCL became the first university to sever ties with Stonewall, the largest charity supporting LGBT+ rights in the UK. The
Trans people and supporters protest outside Downing Street calling on the UK government to urgently reform the Gender Recognition Act on 6 August 2021. (Wiktor Szymanowicz/Barcroft Media via Getty) University College London (UCL) has been criticised for disregarding the viewpoints of LGBT+ groups after it decided to cut ties with Stonewall. UCL announced this week that it
Meghan Trainor wants you to know – she didn’t steal a Drag Race queen’s sandwich. When the “All About That Bass” singer guest judged on season nine of RuPaul’s Drag Race, fans were – to put it lightly – less than impressed. While the competing queens, RuPaul and Michelle Visage were working overtime to serve
Aaron Sorkin (left) and Billy Eichner (right). (Getty/ Rich Fury and Getty/ Frazer Harrison) Billy Eichner has slammed Aaron Sorkin for his “completely ignorant” comments on LGBT+ actors being cast in LGBT+ roles. Sorkin, a filmmaker, screenwriter and 60-year-old straight man who wrote the 2010 film The Social Network, waded into the debate in response to
A new, injectable form of PrEP has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. (FDA) PrEP is the revolutionary drug which, when taken correctly, can prevent a person from acquiring HIV. Until now it has only been available in daily pill form. The new injectable medication, Apretude, is given first as two jabs a month
Jeff T Green, who quit the Mormon church. (The Trade Desk) Tech billionaire Jeff T Green has resigned his membership of the Mormon church, citing its track record on LGBT+ rights. Green made his fortune in advertising technology as the CEO and chairman of The Trade Desk. In his letter of resignation on Monday (20
Britney Spears performs in Rotterdam in 2004. (Getty) Britney Spears’ lawyer has called her father’s request that she continue paying his legal fees “an abonimation”. In documents filed last week, Britney’s estranged father Jamie Spears requested a court order which would ensure that the bill for his legal fees would be paid from his daughter’s
Director Bryan Singer. (FilmMagic / Jason LaVeris) X-Men and Bohemian Rhapsody director Bryan Singer has been accused of “traumatising” and “abusing” a former assistant. Singer has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple men, and was named in two 2014 civil lawsuits. In one, it was alleged that he forced 17-year-old Michael Egan III into sexual activities at parties in
Non-binary activist in Madrid, Spain, 2021. (Aldara Zarraoa/Getty Images) The Tory government is being urged to clarify “the barriers” preventing non-binary recognition and to legislate on the issue before the next election by a cross-party group of MPs. The demand for action comes from MPs in the cross-party Women and Equalities Select Committee, which has
Caroline Nokes, Tory MP and chair of the Women and Equalities Select Committee. (Leon Neal/Getty Images) The Tory government failed in its responsibilities with its botched handling of Gender Recognition Act reform – and should seek to fix its wrongs by 2023, says the Women and Equalities Committe. The committee, chaired by Tory MP Caroline Nokes,
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