The Met Gala is one of the few red carpets where male celebrities are expected to do more than simply turn up in a standard black suit — and, thankfully, several stars took that challenge seriously in 2026. While many major awards shows still see men relying on safe tuxedos and predictable tailoring, fashion’s biggest […]
Concerns are growing that Senegal’s harsh new anti-LGBTQ+ law is already damaging efforts to combat HIV, with key populations reportedly avoiding healthcare services out of fear they could be arrested. In March, Senegal’s Parliament overwhelmingly passed legislation doubling the existing penalties for consensual same-sex intimacy. The law defines this to include homosexuality, bisexuality and “transsexuality”, […]
Cruising app Sniffies has entered into a $100 million partnership with Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, prompting concern among users that the sex-positive platform could lose the raw, community-driven feel that helped make it popular. Under the deal, Match Group will become a significant minority owner of Sniffies, with the option […]
Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, has reportedly donated $1 million to The Trevor Project. The contribution was made through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and was highlighted by former NFL player Carl Nassib, who came out as gay in 2021 while playing for the Las Vegas Raiders. Nassib has since worked closely […]
Angus McDougall talks about finding your authentic aesthetic with stylist Lou Heller I first met Lou Heller judging Fashion in the Field, where, among a sea of tulle, tailoring, and the occasional questionable fascinator, her eye for style was unmistakable. Not just what looked good, but what felt right. And that, as it turns out, […]
Dr Mataroria Lyndon answers your health-related questions. I’m rainbow, takatāpui, and Māori. What does culturally safe and queer-affirming healthcare look like at Tend? I have struggled to find both at the same practice before. Culturally safe and queer-affirming care means you can show up as your full self, not just parts of it. For someone who is both Māori, takatāpui, and part […]
Trans powerlifter JayCee Cooper has finalised a discrimination settlement with USA Powerlifting, bringing an end to a long legal battle that became one of the most closely watched trans sports cases in the United States. The settlement follows a major ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court in October 2025, which found that USA Powerlifting had […]
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been suspended for two matches after using a homophobic slur during Argentina’s Under-20 defeat to Brazil, in a sanction that will now sideline him for two upcoming South American World Cup qualifiers. According to Outsports, the incident happened during Argentina’s 3-1 loss to Brazil at the South American Under-20 Championship. […]