Day: December 16, 2025
In a move sparking widespread backlash, Netflix has cancelled its critically acclaimed drama Boots just two months after its premiere — despite high ratings and strong viewership. The eight-episode coming-of-age dramedy, which debuted on 9 October, was the final project from legendary TV producer Norman Lear, who passed away in 2023 at the age of […]
Queer communities and organisations across Australia have come together in an outpouring of solidarity and grief following the tragic mass shooting in Bondi, which has left at least 16 people dead and more than 40 injured. The attack, widely recognised as an act of terror, has sparked strong responses from LGBTQIA+ groups, who have not […]
Conservative Christian groups, including the anti-LGBTQ+ organisation Family Research Council (FRC), are up in arms after a Chick-fil-A franchise in Orem, Utah publicly congratulated a same-sex couple on their wedding. The controversy began with a 3 December Facebook post from the local franchise celebrating two men, Dougie and Toby, who recently tied the knot. “CONGRATULATIONS […]
It’s a big day for Swifties, as fans have noticed surprising lyric changes to two songs from Taylor Swift’s 2017 Reputation album, sparking a flurry of speculation — all while her new Disney+ docuseries, The End of an Era, premieres its first two episodes. The tracks affected are “I Did Something Bad” and “Delicate”, with […]
Kim Petras and Charli XCX have subtly responded to Nicki Minaj’s recent comments that many fans are calling anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+, as the rapper continues to share her support for Donald Trump and conservative talking points. On 12 December, Minaj escalated her stance by attacking California Governor Gavin Newsom after he reaffirmed his backing for […]
A postman in East Belfast has been dismissed after security footage captured him deliberately kicking over a rainbow-themed garden gnome and Pride flag planter, in what authorities are treating as a homophobic hate crime. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, 6 December, and was captured on Ring Doorbell footage. The video reportedly shows […]