Day: July 17, 2025
The Church of England (C of E) has voted to remove a clause from one of its key documents used in clergy selection, which described homosexuality as “especially dishonourable”, in a move seen as a step towards greater LGBTQ+ inclusion. During a meeting on Tuesday (15 July), the General Synod – the Church’s legislative body […]
A conservative Christian organisation is protesting the new reality series Back to the Frontier for featuring a same-sex couple, calling the decision a “glorification of sin” and launching a petition demanding their removal. The series, which recently premiered on the Magnolia Network, challenges three families to live as 1880s homesteaders, giving up modern comforts like […]
British Olympic diving champion Tom Daley has unveiled his new swimwear collaboration with Adidas, and fans are already diving into the hype. The five-time Olympic medalist, who came out in 2013 and married filmmaker Dustin Lance Black in 2017, took to Instagram on Tuesday (July 15) to reveal the limited collection. “Serving dives and swimwear! […]
US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh outrage after mocking trans women in sport during a summit with religious leaders held at the White House. The comments were made during the White House Faith Office summit on Monday, 14 July, in what the administration called the “first event of its kind”. The gathering brought together […]
RuPaul Charles, the iconic host of RuPaul’s Drag Race, has cemented his place in television history after receiving his tenth nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program — the most ever in the category. Until now, RuPaul shared the record with Project Runway‘s Heidi Klum and Dancing With the Stars‘ Tom […]
Actor Cooper Koch has received his first-ever Emmy Award nomination for his role as Erik Menéndez in Netflix’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story. The 28-year-old, who celebrates his birthday tomorrow, has been recognised in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 2025 Primetime Emmy […]
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing widespread criticism for hosting a Pride Month celebration at 10 Downing Street, despite his government’s stance on trans rights drawing accusations of regression. A video shared by Downing Street’s official social media accounts showcased the reception, held at the prime minister’s London residence, marking Pride Month. Addressing attendees, […]
A Finnish company has drawn the ire of anti-trans trolls online after launching a tampon product specifically marketed to transgender men and nonbinary individuals who menstruate. Vuokkoset, a menstrual hygiene brand based in Finland, introduced the product during Transgender Awareness Week. It comes in a minimalist dark navy box emblazoned with the phrase “For Menstruation”, […]