Day: July 11, 2025

Jul 11
Political Pressure Mounts in Tasmania for Queer Law Reform and Services Ahead Of Local Election

Two leading LGBTIQA+ organisations in the Australian state of Tasmania are calling on the state’s political leaders to take urgent and meaningful action to address critical mental health disparities and outdated laws that continue to harm the community. Advocacy groups Working It Out and Equality Tasmania have welcomed recent commitments from Tasmania’s three major political […]

Jul 11
Modern Family Star Opens Up About LGBTQ+ Backlash to His Character

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, known for his role as Mitchell Pritchett on the beloved sitcom Modern Family, has revealed the surprising backlash he received from members of the gay community over his character. Speaking on his podcast Dinner’s On Me this week, alongside fellow gay actor Russell Tovey, Ferguson shared how certain reactions from gay fans […]

Jul 11
Hong Kong Moves Toward Equality with Proposed Bill Recognising Same-Sex Partnerships

Hong Kong is poised to introduce legislation that will formally recognise same-sex partnerships, signalling a notable step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the semi-autonomous region of China. The move follows a 2023 ruling from Hong Kong’s top court, which ordered the government to create a legal framework recognising same-sex relationships. The court gave the government […]

Jul 11
From Heartstopper to West End: Joe Locke Cast in Clarkston

Joe Locke, best known for his breakout role as Charlie Spring in Netflix’s Heartstopper, is set to make his West End debut this autumn in Clarkston—a poignant play about two men forming a deep connection while working in a warehouse in rural America. The 21-year-old actor is currently filming the final instalment of Heartstopper, which […]

Jul 11
Indiana Church Sparks Outrage After Sermon Advocates Execution of LGBTQ+ People

An evangelical church in Indiana has stirred national condemnation following a sermon that urged the Trump administration to impose the death penalty on LGBTQ individuals. The incendiary comments were made by Stephen Falco, a preacher at Sure Foundation Baptist Church, during an event titled Men’s Preaching Night, according to WISH-TV 8 in Indianapolis. Falco delivered […]

Jul 11
“I’m Gonna Give It to You — Anally!” Lawrence Chaney on Their BIG Palmy Drag Fest Debut 

Ahead of their New Zealand debut on Saturday 4 October, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Lawrence Chaney (they/them) opens up about moving to Vegas, surprising straight audiences, and drag-scene drug use.  Your comedy has always been a huge part of your drag. Will we get to see that signature Lawrence humour in full force at […]