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Brandon Flynn to Star as James Dean in Queer Biopic Exploring Hidden Romance
Brandon Flynn has been cast as James Dean in an upcoming biopic that sheds light on the Hollywood legend’s private life, including a same-sex...
German MPs Protest Pride Flag Ban by Wearing Rainbow Colours
Members of Germany’s Green and Left parties made a powerful statement in parliament this week by donning outfits in the colours of the Pride...
Global Pride Celebrations Mark End of Month with Joy and Defiance
Pride parades across the globe capped off the final weekend of Pride Month with a vibrant mix of celebration and protest. From New York...
Dove Faces Backlash From Religious Right Over Trans-Inclusive Ad
Right-wing Christian group One Million Moms (OMM) has launched a backlash against Dove for a six-second haircare ad that features a trans woman, accusing...
“She’s a Muggle”: Boy George Calls Out JK Rowling Over Trans Rights
Singer Boy George has voiced strong support for trans youth and criticised author JK Rowling during an appearance on ITV’s Lorraine, calling her a...
Australia’s Kookaburras Hockey Team Don Rainbow Socks In Support of Gay Teammate
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity during Pride Month, the Kookaburras – Australia’s national men’s field hockey team – wore rainbow socks during a...
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Brandon Flynn to Star as James Dean in Queer Biopic Exploring Hidden Romance
Brandon Flynn has been cast as James Dean in an upcoming biopic that sheds light on the Hollywood legend’s private life, including a same-sex...
“She’s a Muggle”: Boy George Calls Out JK Rowling Over Trans Rights
Singer Boy George has voiced strong support for trans youth and criticised author JK Rowling during an appearance on ITV’s Lorraine, calling her a...
Trans and Trailblazing: Ryan Eagles’ Floorball First in Aotearoa
In a high-speed sport that demands agility, reflex, and grit, Ryan Eagles brings something else entirely to the floorball court: visibility. At just 21...
ARTS AND CULTURE
Brandon Flynn to Star as James Dean in Queer Biopic Exploring Hidden Romance
Brandon Flynn has been cast as James Dean in an upcoming biopic that sheds light on the Hollywood legend’s private life, including a same-sex...
Barbra Streisand Drops Star-Studded New Album The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two –...
Barbra Streisand fans, rejoice — the wait is over! The iconic artist has officially released her brand-new studio album, The Secret of Life: Partners,...
Neighbours Introduces First-Ever Gay Throuple in “Confidently Queer” Plotline
Australian soap opera Neighbours has broken new ground this week, introducing its first gay “throuple” storyline in what is being hailed as a “confidently...
LIFESTYLE
Australia’s Kookaburras Hockey Team Don Rainbow Socks In Support of Gay Teammate
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity during Pride Month, the Kookaburras – Australia’s national men’s field hockey team – wore rainbow socks during a...
Trans and Trailblazing: Ryan Eagles’ Floorball First in Aotearoa
In a high-speed sport that demands agility, reflex, and grit, Ryan Eagles brings something else entirely to the floorball court: visibility. At just 21...
Pornhub Reveals Nearly Half of Gay Porn Viewers Are Women
New statistics from Pornhub have revealed that 47 per cent of the site’s gay male porn audience are women—shedding fresh light on long-standing trends...
EVENTS
Global Pride Celebrations Mark End of Month with Joy and Defiance
Pride parades across the globe capped off the final weekend of Pride Month with a vibrant mix of celebration and protest. From New York...
LGBTQ+ NYPD Officers to Protest Pride Ban on Uniformed March Participation
The Gay Officers Action League (GOAL), a group representing LGBTQIA+ members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD), has announced plans to protest...
JoJo Siwa Pulls Out of Chicago Pride Performance Amid Identity Debate
JoJo Siwa will no longer be performing at this year’s Back Lot Bash during Chicago’s Pride weekend. The pop star and former Dance Moms...
OPINION
Opinion: Destiny Church’s Parade of Prejudice
Destiny Church’s anti-faith protest highlights a deeper contradiction in the Christian Right's stance on religious freedom in New Zealand, writes Craig Young.
The New Zealand...
Opinion: Blue Labour and the Risk of Losing Progressive Ground
Craig Young critiques the UK Labour Party’s shift towards Blue Labour and its impact on progressive issues, particularly transgender rights.
Is the British Labour Party...
Opinion | No Book, No Buzz: Kirralie Smith’s Upcoming NZ Visit
Craig Young believes Kirralie Smith’s Low-Key NZ Tour is a sign of the Christian Right's shrinking influence in New Zealand.
Regular readers will be aware...
GIVEAWAYS
Star Wars Fans, This One’s for You: Win a CASETiFY Darth Vader Case
The Force is strong with this one. We’ve teamed up with CASETiFY to give one lucky reader a limited-edition Darth Vader™ AirPods Case—a must-have...
Rock & Rave Reimagined – Win Tickets to the Ultimate Orchestral Night Out
Two epic shows. One unforgettable night. We’re giving away 2x combo tickets to Synthony Origins and Full Metal Orchestra, hitting Spark Arena on 26...
Win a Vinyl Copy of Barbra Streisand’s The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two
We’re giving three lucky readers the chance to win a vinyl copy of Barbra Streisand’s latest studio album, The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume...
TRAVEL
Pride Takes Flight: Gay Bar Proposal for Chicago’s O’Hare Airport
Chicago could soon make history by becoming the first city in the United States to feature a gay bar inside an airport. The concept...
From Protest to Party: Wrapping Up WorldPride 2025
Thousands of LGBTQIA+ people and allies from across the globe flocked to Washington, D.C. for WorldPride 2025 — a nine-day global celebration of queerness,...
Dutchess County: New York’s Tranquil, Queer-Friendly Gem
Oliver Hall finds Pride and peace in New York’s backyard.
After you’ve danced your heart out under the glitter cannons of New York Pride, or...