Day: December 12, 2025
On 10 December 1999, a quiet revolution took place in the rural electorate of Wairarapa. Georgina Beyer — already a groundbreaking local mayor — was elected to Parliament, becoming the world’s first openly transgender MP. Her victory wasn’t just political; it was cultural, emotional, and deeply personal for many across Aotearoa and around the world. […]
Anthony Bowens, All Elite Wrestling’s first openly gay star, is redefining sports entertainment by championing LGBTQ+ visibility and smashing stereotypes. In a world once hostile to openly queer athletes, Anthony Bowens stands as a powerful and unapologetic symbol of progress. From breaking barriers in the ring to becoming an inspiration for fans around the globe, […]
Bronwyn Turei discusses her role in WET, the bold new Māori–Pasifika play exploring sexuality, shame and the power of speaking out. When actor and musician Bronwyn Turei (Ngāti Porou) talks about WET, the new Māori–Pasifika play she is starring in for the Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival, she does not describe it […]
As 2025 wraps up, Pornhub is looking back at the year in pleasure with its latest Year in Review, revealing which gay adult stars lit up screens (and search bars) month after month. From long-time fan favourites to rising newcomers, this year’s data shows who dominated the world of gay adult entertainment in 2025 — […]
Anti-LGBTQ+ Texas pastor Joel Webbon, known for spreading extreme anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, has urged Christians to use more slurs when referring to gay men, claiming that doing so is “appropriate” and “not sinful.” Webbon, founder of Right Response Ministries and senior pastor of Covenant Bible Church in Austin, has a long record of inflammatory statements. Among […]
Tottenham Hotspur’s LGBTQ+ supporters group, the Proud Lilywhites, has criticised the club’s decision to relocate its Progress Pride flag during Tuesday night’s match against Slavia Prague, citing it as another example of the challenges queer fans face across European football. The flag, usually displayed in the north-east corner of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, was moved […]