Category: People

Feb 23
Karim Diané Reflects on Playing Star Trek’s First Openly Gay Klingon

Actor Karim Diané has opened up about the wave of support — and backlash — he has received for playing Jay-Den Kraag, the first openly gay Klingon in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. The Paramount+ series marks the latest chapter in the enduring Star Trek franchise, which first launched in 1966. Set in the future, the […]

Feb 21
Fox News Host Sparks Backlash Over Comments on Trans Gun Ownership

Fox News presenter Lawrence Jones has drawn criticism after suggesting transgender people should be barred from owning firearms in the United States during a segment discussing a fatal shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink. Speaking on The Five on 17 February, Lawrence Jones made the remarks while the panel examined the 16 February shooting […]

Feb 20
Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria Star Eric Dane Dies Aged 53

Actor Eric Dane has died aged 53, nearly a year after publicly revealing his diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” his family said in a statement. “He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted […]

Feb 18
Anderson Cooper Steps Down from 60 Minutes After Nearly 20 Years

Veteran journalist Anderson Cooper has confirmed he will step down from his role as a correspondent on 60 Minutes after almost two decades. Cooper, 58, will continue anchoring his long-running CNN programme Anderson Cooper 360°, which he has hosted since 2003. In a statement following reports of his departure, Cooper described his time at 60 […]

Feb 18
Heated Rivalry Fans Defend Hudson Williams After ‘Queerbaiting’ Accusations

Fans of Heated Rivalry have rallied behind actor Hudson Williams after he faced accusations of “queerbaiting” for revealing he has a girlfriend. On Valentine’s Day (14 February), the 25-year-old Canadian actor — who plays Shane Hollander in the popular gay ice hockey drama — shared a heartfelt collage dedicated to his long-term partner. Over the […]

Feb 17
German Referee Pascal Kaiser Attacked for Second Time After On-Pitch Proposal

German football referee Pascal Kaiser has reportedly been attacked for a second time, just days after being assaulted at his home following a widely shared on-pitch marriage proposal. On 30 January, the 29-year-old proposed to his partner Moritz at Cologne’s RheinEnergieStadion, in front of nearly 50,000 spectators ahead of a match between FC Köln and […]

Feb 16
Fans Divided Over Jeffree Star and Drake Von Social Media Appearance

Controversial internet personalities Jeffree Star and Drake Von have surprised fans after appearing together in a series of social media posts over the weekend. The unexpected collaboration quickly drew attention online, with many followers speculating about what the pair might have planned next. Surprise Instagram Reveal Drake Von shared a video on Instagram showing himself […]

Feb 10
Olympic Champion Amber Glenn Targeted with Hate for LGBTQ+ Advocacy

Olympic gold medallist Amber Glenn says she is limiting her time online after receiving a “scary amount of hate/threats” for speaking up about LGBTQ+ rights at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Glenn, who won gold as part of Team USA’s figure skating team event on Sunday (8 February), is one of a record-breaking […]