Day: December 11, 2024

Dec 11
LGBTQIA+ Couples Rush to Marry in USA Ahead of Trump’s Second Term

Reports from the United States show a significant increase in LGBTQIA+ couples rushing to marry, driven by concerns that marriage equality could face challenges under Donald Trump’s second term. The surge follows Trump’s November 2024 re-election and reflects growing fears that the conservative Supreme Court might overturn the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which legalised […]

Dec 11
Wicked Pulled From Cinemas in Kuwait Over LGBTQ+ Representation

The highly anticipated musical adaptation Wicked has faced turbulence in Kuwait, where it was abruptly pulled from cinema listings just a day before its scheduled premiere. While Kuwait’s Information Ministry has yet to release an official statement, local media is rife with speculation that the alleged ban is tied to the film’s LGBTQ+ cast and […]

Dec 11
Russian LGBTQ+ Travel Agent Added to List of Terrorists and Extremists Amid Putin’s Continued Crackdown

Andrey Kotov, the director of Men Travel, a Russian travel agency catering to queer clients, has been added to Russia’s list of terrorists and extremists by the financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring. Kotov, who has denied the charges against him, was remanded in custody on 2 December on allegations of participating in and organising the activities of […]

Dec 11
Queer Social Media Erupts Over Luigi Mangione: Looks, Memes, and True Crime Fascination

The arrest of Luigi Mangione in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked widespread intrigue, particularly within the queer community. Mangione, 26, was apprehended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, following a manhunt for the suspect in last week’s high-profile shooting. Authorities have identified Mangione as “a strong person of interest,” […]

Dec 11
“So Grateful”: Cooper Koch on Golden Globes Nod and LGBTQ+ Representation

Cooper Koch is already planning his outfit for the 82nd Golden Globes on January 5 following his nomination for portraying Erik Menendez in Netflix’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. “I’ll give you a hint – I’ve worn them before,” he teases during an interview with Vanity Fair. Koch, who is up for Best […]