Category: News
Reports from the United States show a significant increase in LGBTQIA+ couples rushing to marry, driven by concerns that marriage equality could face challenges under Donald Trump’s second term. The surge follows Trump’s November 2024 re-election and reflects growing fears that the conservative Supreme Court might overturn the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which legalised […]
The highly anticipated musical adaptation Wicked has faced turbulence in Kuwait, where it was abruptly pulled from cinema listings just a day before its scheduled premiere. While Kuwait’s Information Ministry has yet to release an official statement, local media is rife with speculation that the alleged ban is tied to the film’s LGBTQ+ cast and […]
Andrey Kotov, the director of Men Travel, a Russian travel agency catering to queer clients, has been added to Russia’s list of terrorists and extremists by the financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring. Kotov, who has denied the charges against him, was remanded in custody on 2 December on allegations of participating in and organising the activities of […]
The arrest of Luigi Mangione in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked widespread intrigue, particularly within the queer community. Mangione, 26, was apprehended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, following a manhunt for the suspect in last week’s high-profile shooting. Authorities have identified Mangione as “a strong person of interest,” […]
Cooper Koch is already planning his outfit for the 82nd Golden Globes on January 5 following his nomination for portraying Erik Menendez in Netflix’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. “I’ll give you a hint – I’ve worn them before,” he teases during an interview with Vanity Fair. Koch, who is up for Best […]
Two Canadian LGBTQ+ advocacy organisations have initiated a legal challenge seeking to overturn Alberta’s recently passed law that restricts transgender healthcare for minors. The case, launched Monday, claims the law violates the rights of transgender youth. The legislation, Alberta’s Bill 26, became law last week. It prohibits sex reassignment surgeries for minors and bars puberty […]
PinkNews, the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ news platform, is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct and a toxic work environment. Staff have accused founder Benjamin Cohen and his husband, Anthony James, of inappropriate behaviour, including incidents involving junior employees. Over 30 current and former employees have described a workplace culture marked by heavy drinking, which they […]
Several motions to bar the New South Wales Police Force from participating in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade were defeated during the organisation’s Annual General Meeting on December 7, 2024. The contentious proposals sparked heated debate, with members ultimately voting to maintain the status quo, at least for now. The Sydney Gay […]