Day: February 4, 2026

Feb 04
PICS: Eagle Bar Delivers Classic K-Road Energy

Karangahape Road was alive with energy on Saturday, 16 January, and Eagle Bar was right in the thick of it. Famed for its welcoming atmosphere, chilled drinks, and relaxed charm, the bar was a magnet for both locals and out-of-towners looking to enjoy a vibrant night out. The crowd brought the heat — laughter spilled […]

Feb 04
Russian Court Fines Man Over Iconic Queen Photo

A 22-year-old man in Moscow has been found guilty of spreading so-called “LGBT propaganda” after sharing a photo of the rock band Queen dressed in drag — an image taken from their iconic I Want To Break Free music video. David Gevondyan, who posted the image to VK.com (Russia’s version of Facebook), was originally charged […]

Feb 04
Grindr Adds Privacy Features to Protect LGBTQ+ Athletes at 2026 Winter Olympics

Ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Grindr has announced a series of privacy and security updates aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ athletes using the app during the Games. In a blog post published Monday, the company said these measures are designed to safeguard queer athletes — many of whom may come from one […]

Feb 04
Rumour Mill Swirls Around Heated Rivalry Stars Connor Storrie and François Arnaud

Speculation around Heated Rivalry co-stars Connor Storrie (Ilya Rozanov) and François Arnaud (Scott Hunter) has reached a fever pitch, with gossip about a possible romance spilling from fan forums into mainstream media. Outlets like Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and Just Jared have all picked up the story — though most carefully frame it as a “bromance.” […]

Feb 04
US Court Rejects Challenge to Transgender Student Support Policy

A federal appeals court in Maryland has upheld a school district’s policy requiring teachers to use gender-affirming names and pronouns for transgender students, ruling that it does not infringe on a Christian teacher’s First Amendment rights. Kimberly Polk, a substitute teacher for Montgomery County Public Schools, challenged the district’s guidelines, claiming they violated her religious […]