Category: People

Jun 16
Sarah McBride Says Her ‘Life Is at Risk’ as America’s First Trans Congresswoman

U.S. Representative Sarah McBride has said she won’t allow herself to be “martyred” as the country’s first openly transgender member of Congress, even as she acknowledges that her life is in danger due to escalating anti-trans rhetoric. Speaking at the premiere of A State of Firsts, a documentary chronicling her groundbreaking election, the Delaware Democrat […]

Jun 14
Gay Adult Film Star Devin Franco Faces Backlash After Boasting About Reporting Undocumented Friend to ICE

Gay adult film actor Devin Franco has come under heavy fire from the LGBTQIA+ community after publicly admitting he reported an undocumented immigrant to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), triggering widespread condemnation. Franco, who has appeared in a number of adult films, posted the now-deleted message on X, revealing he submitted an ICE tip […]

Jun 13
Remembering the 49 Lives Lost at Pulse Nightclub, Nine Years On

Nine years have passed since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida — an act of unimaginable violence that claimed the lives of 49 people and left 53 others injured. Yet the memory of that night on 12 June 2016 continues to reverberate deeply, particularly within the LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities. Pulse was more than […]

Jun 12
“Demoralised and Unsafe”: Trans Man Denied Access to Unisex Bathroom in Melbourne

A trans man is calling for urgent changes to bathroom access and safety after he was allegedly subjected to a humiliating and discriminatory experience at a popular Melbourne restaurant. Zee Pepper, a proud Gunai Kurnai man, had been enjoying a night out at Soho restaurant with his mother and stepsister before the trio headed to […]

Jun 11
Tony Awards 2025: All the LGBTQ+ Winners and Show-Stopping Performances

The 78th Annual Tony Awards, held on Sunday 8 June, will go down as one of the most unforgettable – and fabulously queer – nights in Broadway history. Hosted by Cynthia Erivo, fresh off the release of her new album I Forgive You, a stunning WorldPride 2025 performance in Washington D.C., and buzz surrounding her film […]

Jun 11
MAGA Influencer Charlie Kirk Tries to Insult Olympian Simone Biles — It Backfires Spectacularly

MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk has been widely mocked online after attempting to attack Olympic gymnast Simone Biles in a bizarre online feud over transgender athletes. The drama began when anti-trans activist Riley Gaines lashed out at a high school softball team that included a transgender player. After the team celebrated its championship win online, Gaines […]

Jun 09
Karine Jean-Pierre Leaves Democratic Party, Urges America to “Think Beyond Party Lines”

Karine Jean-Pierre, the history-making former White House press secretary, has officially departed from the Democratic Party, marking a significant personal and political shift. Jean-Pierre, 50, who was the first Black and openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as White House press secretary, changed her political affiliation to “independent” in January, shortly after resigning from her post […]

Jun 09
Rita Ora Talks Queer Love, Pride & Politics: “It Makes Me So Angry”

Rita Ora is preparing to bring the heat — literally and musically — as she returns to the stage with a new single, a soon-to-be-released album, and a heartfelt commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community. Speaking with Pink News, the pop star admitted she’d forgotten about “Radioactive”, one of the many bangers from her 2012 debut. […]