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Giddy Up! This Queer Western ‘National Anthem’ Will Lasso Your Soul

Photographer Luke Gilford spent years documenting the vibrant queer rodeo scene. He grew up around rodeos in Colorado. He saw mainstream cowboy culture could be unwelcoming to LGBTQIA+ people. But Gilford found queer rodeos celebrated inclusivity. Gilford’s 2020 book National Anthem featured his powerful photos of LGBTQIA+ ranchers and rodeo performers. Now, he’s made those...

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Josh O’Connor’s Queer Coming-Of-Age Charmer “Bonus Track” Hits The Right Notes

Brace yourselves, queer cinema fans! The first trailer for Bonus Track, the highly anticipated queer coming-of-age film written by Challengers star Josh O’Connor, has dropped. A Heartwarming Tale of Self-Discovery Move over Heartstopper, there’s a new queer coming-of-age romance in town. Bonus Track follows George (played by Joe Anders from 1917) as a budding musician...

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Jennifer Lawrence Savage Roast at ‘Gay’ Pence Shocks GLAAD Gala

At the GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday, Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence landed a jaw-dropping jab at former VP Mike Pence. The actress joked that she once fell for a gay man before realising “conversion therapy doesn’t work”. Then she aired, “Did you hear me, Mike Pence? Conversion therapy is not real – even though...

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One Man’s Quest To Expose Saudi’s Anti-LGBTQIA+ Brutality Amid Boxing’s Biggest Event

Before heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk clash in Saudi Arabia, a gay activist speaks out. Wajeeh Lion is no stranger to fear. “The moment I accepted I was gay was the moment I accepted I could be killed,” he told The Guardian. Lion fled Saudi Arabia in 2018 after a lifetime of witnessing...

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Gay Teacher Fired After Marriage Announcement: Court Upholds Catholic School’s Discriminatory Decision

A federal appeals court has ruled that a North Carolina Catholic school acted within its rights when it fired gay teacher Lonnie Billard. This occurred after he announced his marriage to another man on social media in 2014. The court cited religious exemptions as the basis for its decision. The Court’s Controversial Ruling The 4th...

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“After Forever” Captures The Heartache And Healing Of An Older Gay Man’s Journey

When we exchange vows, we promise “till death do us part”. But death does not erase memories – the good and bad, rich and poor, sickness and health. These themes are explored in After Forever. The Emotional Storyline Co-created by TV writer Michael Slade (One Life To Live) and star Kevin Spirtas (Days Of Our...

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Eurovision 2024: Switzerland’s Nemo Has Won A Troubled Song Contest With “The Code” 🇨🇭

We’ve broken the code and we’re going to Switzerland! Gender non-binary singer-songwriter Nemo (Mettler), who uses they/them/their pronouns, has taken out the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö. The Code, is an autobiographical manifest that takes listeners on a Bohemian Rhapsody-esque journey through opera, rap, pop, drum and bass. On stage, the falsetto notes are...

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Teen Soccer Star Jake Daniels Scores Big – On And Off The Field!

Jake Daniels, the teen soccer star who bravely came out as gay last year, is soaring to new heights. The 19-year-old just signed a contract extension with his club, Blackpool FC, after a loan spell with Bradford Park Avenue. Daniels’ talent is undeniable. He won the Northern Premier League’s goal-of-the-month award and was named Man...

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Audience Member’s Phone Floods With Grindr Notifications On Live TV During Eurovision Rehearsals

The Eurovision Song Contest, a beloved event within the LGBTQIA+ community, recently witnessed a hilarious and history-making moment during rehearsals on May 8. As co-host Petra Mede borrowed an audience member’s phone to demonstrate the official Eurovision app, the device suddenly flooded with notifications from the popular gay dating app Grindr. Unexpected Interruption Mede, who...

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Harry Potter’s Dudley Dursley Submits To Alexander Skarsgård In Steamy Queer Biker Film “Pillion”

Harry Melling, best known for his role as Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter films, is set to star alongside Alexander Skarsgård (True Blood, Succession) in the upcoming queer biker movie, Pillion. The film promises to be a “fun and filthy romance with heart,” according to Variety. Forbidden Love Takes Center Stage Melling plays Colin, a timid suburbanite...

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Tel Aviv Pride Parade Canceled, Replaced By Rally Amid Ongoing Conflict

With the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza raging, Tel Aviv-Yafo authorities have announced the cancellation of the city’s annual Pride parade, opting instead to hold a rally instead. The decision was made after municipality representatives consulted with LGBTQIA+ community organisations, party promoters, and venue owners to discuss possible alternatives to the Pride parade....

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Nicholas Galitzine Gushes Over Co-Star Taylor Zakhar Perez’s Adonis-Like Physique

Nicholas Galitzine has taken the entertainment world by storm. He first gained attention in 2014 with his role in The Beat Beneath My Feet, starring alongside Luke Perry and even contributing to the film’s soundtrack. Since then, Galitzine has become a household name, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ community. We swooned at his Prince Charming in Cinderella. In...

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Get Ready For The Hottest Thai BL Drama Of The Year — “Ossan’s Love Thailand”

GMMTV has just unveiled the trailer for their upcoming Thai BL series, Ossan’s Love Thailand, at the GMMTV 2024 Up & About Part 2 event. The show is an adaptation of TV Asahi’s hit Japanese series, Ossan’s Love, and promises to be a thrilling ride for LGBTQIA+ fans. Earth Pirapat and Mix Sahaphap Reunite in...

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Shocking New Report Shows LGBTQIA+ Youth In The USA Are In Crisis

The Trevor Project’s 2023 survey reveals a mental health crisis among LGBTQIA+ youth in the US. The survey, which included nearly 18,000 people aged 13 to 24, found that 12% of LGBTQIA+ youth tried to take their own lives in the past year. That’s about 1 in 8 young people in the community. Transgender and...