Category: News

Jan 09
Sir Elton John Shares Health Update on Stage: ‘Stuck in the Moment’

Sir Elton John opened up about his ongoing struggles with vision loss during an appearance at the 2025 Golden Globes, blending humour with heartfelt honesty. The iconic musician and songwriter joined Brandi Carlile on stage to present the award for Best Film Score, but took a moment to address the headlines surrounding his health. “I […]

Jan 08
WorldPride 2025: Shakira to Headline Opening Party in Washington, D.C.

Global music icon Shakira will headline the WorldPride 2025 Welcome Concert, bringing her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour to Nationals Park on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This performance marks her return to touring after a seven-year hiatus and sets the stage for an exciting start to WorldPride D.C., one of the largest global […]

Jan 08
USA: Neo-Nazi Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Role in Death of Gay Phoenix Man

Cory Young, a self-identified neo-Nazi skinhead, was sentenced on Monday to 3 1/2 years in prison for his involvement in the beating death of Jake Kelly, a 49-year-old gay man from north Phoenix. The sentencing took place in Maricopa County Superior Court and stems from a plea agreement reached in November 2023. Young, 45, who […]

Jan 08
Meta Policy Update Sparks Concerns Over Hate Speech and LGBTQ+ Protections

Meta has announced significant changes to its content moderation policies, triggering controversy over relaxed restrictions on speech related to immigration, gender, and sexual orientation. The revisions include updates to the “Hateful Conduct” policy, raising concerns that the platform now permits content previously considered discriminatory or harmful. In a blog post, Joel Kaplan, Meta’s newly-appointed Chief […]

Jan 08
AUSTRALIA: Queensland Reverses Course on Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

The Queensland government has backtracked after Health Minister Tim Nicholls initially confirmed plans to consider expanding the state’s Children’s Gender Service. Last week, The Courier-Mail reported that Nicholls announced a steering committee would oversee the implementation of all 25 recommendations from an independent review into the Queensland Children’s Gender Service. The review, prompted by allegations […]

Jan 07
Exclusive: Has Drag Race Down Under Sashayed Away for Good?

Inside sources tell YOUR EX magazine that there are currently no plans to begin filming a fifth season of Drag Race Down Under (DRDU). Traditionally, casting calls for the show start in November, with filming scheduled to begin in February. However, while those timelines were delayed this year, the fourth season—released exclusively on WOW Presents […]

Jan 07
U.S. Military Considers Correcting Decades of Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Veterans

The U.S. Department of Defense is moving towards granting honourable discharges to more than 30,000 gay and bisexual veterans who were barred from military service due to their sexual orientation, according to legal filings made public on Monday, January 6 2025. This change could grant these veterans access to critical benefits, including healthcare and educational […]

Jan 07
Clubgoers Fined for “Looking Too Gay” in Russian Raid

Seven individuals arrested during a nightclub raid in the Russian city of Tula were fined for “looking too gay,” marking yet another instance of enforcement under Russia’s controversial anti-LGBTQ+ “propaganda” laws. The raid, conducted at the club Typography in February, involved security forces in military-style uniforms. Videos captured the chaotic scene, showing patrons being forced […]