Day: June 16, 2026
Australian writer-director Adrian Chiarella makes his feature debut with LEVITICUS, a queer horror film that transforms first love into something terrifying, intimate and deeply personal. Produced by Causeway Films, in association with Arenamedia and Lazy Susan Films, the 86-minute feature follows teenage boys Naim and Ryan, whose unexpected connection draws dangerous attention from their small […]
The Kennedy Centre building has been covered as workers remove US President Donald Trump’s name from the performing arts venue. The move follows a court ruling that found the venue’s board, selected by the president, did not have the authority to rename the national cultural centre. According to Sky News, all references to Donald Trump […]
As the longest night of the year approaches, Wellington’s Lōemis festival is once again inviting audiences to step out of the cold and into something stranger, darker and deliciously alive. Running across Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington from 9 to 21 June, Lōemis has built its reputation on midwinter magic, bringing together music, food, immersive art, spoken […]
Police in Malaysia have arrested five men accused of targeting gay men through fake Grindr profiles as part of a series of robberies. Authorities say the suspects used the dating app to arrange meetings with at least nine victims between January and May this year, before allegedly carrying out coordinated assaults and thefts. According to […]
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is preparing to retire from Congress in 2027, closing a decades-long political career that has made her one of the most influential LGBTQ+ allies in American politics. Pelosi announced in November 2025 that she would not seek re-election and would retire at the end of her term. In a new […]
Facilities across the United States have been ordered by the Department of Veterans Affairs to remove gender identity-based initiatives and strip LGBTQ+ classifications from medical coordinators who help LGBTQ+ veterans access healthcare. The 12 June directive, seen by The Advocate and signed by Veterans Health Administration Under Secretary for Health John J. Bartrum, forms part […]