Day: July 15, 2025
Andrea Gibson, the celebrated spoken word artist and trailblazing queer poet known for heartfelt explorations of identity, love, and mortality, has died at the age of 49. A post shared on Gibson’s official Facebook page confirmed they passed away on July 14, “in their home surrounded by their wife, Meg, four ex-girlfriends, their mother and […]
A viral post circulating on X has claimed that North Korea is now offering “LGBT memberships” to foreign tourists — but there’s no evidence to support it. Posted on Friday, 11 July, the message reads: “Breaking: North Korea welcomes LGBT+ travellers,” alongside an image appearing to show a fabricated headline: “North Korea offers LGBT memberships […]
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Trump Tower in New York on Saturday (12 July), urging the US government to reverse plans to shut down a critical LGBTQ+ youth crisis support line. The protest, known as “Hands Off 988”, was sparked by recent confirmation that the specialised LGBTQ+ youth option within the national 988 Lifeline — […]
Just weeks after a major legal victory for lesbian rights in Italy, openly gay footballer Elena Linari has made history for LGBTQ visibility in sport. Linari, who plays for Italy’s women’s national football team, wore a rainbow captain’s armband during Italy’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 group-stage match against Spain, becoming the first captain of an […]
Professional wrestler Anthony Bowens, known for his open and unapologetic advocacy as an out gay athlete, delivered a bold statement once again by simply living his truth. Currently in Arlington, Texas, for AEW’s All In: Texas week, Bowens made headlines after revisiting a powerful moment from his past. During his appearance at the Starrcast Texas […]
JoJo Siwa’s boyfriend, English TV personality Chris Hughes, has publicly defended the pop star after she faced online backlash over their new relationship. The former Love Island contestant and sports presenter spoke to The Sun’s Fabulous magazine about the criticism Siwa has received since they went public with their romance in June. He revealed that […]
Beloved RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 star Tamisha Iman has revealed she’s taking a break from drag to embark on a new creative journey, shifting her focus to producing and building a platform dedicated to Southern music. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Tamisha announced her temporary departure from the drag world, sharing that she will […]
Shannon Minter, legal director of the newly renamed National Centre for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR), is once again on the frontlines of an escalating legal battle over LGBTQ+ rights under a second Trump administration. This time, he’s facing a judiciary that appears less sympathetic and more politically aligned against transgender Americans. Eight years ago, Minter was […]