When Glee first aired back in 2009, it introduced us to the talented Chris Colfer who played Kurt Hummel – an openly gay high school student. Despite Colfer playing the role spectacularly, in light of Kit Connor’s coming out, the actor has now said that he also felt the pressures of being forced to come...
Johnny Manuel is a veteran of reality singing competitions having competed on America’s Got Talent and The Voice Australia. Now, having written his first EP Younger Skin, Johnny is ready to launch his solo career and has opened up in an interview with Queerty about his recent celebrity crush, his dream collaboration and his guiltiest...
Via Instagram, Queer Eye alum Antoni Porowski has announced his engagement to his partner Kevin Harrington on Friday, November 18, reports Q News. The post made little fuss about the announcement simply saying, “I really hope the wedding photos are less blurry.” CONGRATULATIONS ANTONI AND KEVIN The 38-year-old chef and actor is best known for...
After recommendations from a parliamentary hearing in 2021, a special commission of inquiry has been ordered to investigate dozens of suspected hate-crimes against LGBTQIA+ people in NSW between 1970 and 2010. Many of the victims were said to have experienced “lonely and terrifying” ends, reports ABC News. WORLDWIDE FIRST OF ITS KIND The special commission...
On Saturday, November 19 a 22-year-old gunman entered Club Q in Colorado Springs, an LGBTQIA+ friendly space, and opened fired killing five people and injuring others. The gunman was apprehended at Club Q by people in attendance before he could do further harm. Investigations are ongoing into whether this was a hate crime, reports CNN....
Western Christocentric religions aren’t necessarily thought to be the most innately supportive of LGBTQIA+ rights, but the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints (aka the Mormon Church) has made a public statement in support of the Respect For Marriage Act and affirms their belief in individual rights, reports The Guardian. MORMON CHURCH APPRECIATES RELIGIOUS...
It has been 30 years since Who’s The Boss? star Danny Pintauro graced our screens. In 1997, under the concern of being outed by The National Enquirer, Pintauro came out as gay and has been absent from the industry since. In a new Lifetime Christmas film called A Country Christmas Harmony, Pintauro will make his...
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In an announcement made on Wednesday, November 16, Melbourne United basketball player Isaac Humphries revealed he is gay. Humphries explains that he fell into a dark place where he grappled between how to be an athlete and a gay man and he feels he is finally ready to be himself, reports Fox News. “I JUST...
HBO’s prequel series House Of The Dragon takes a dive back into the dangerous, depraved and lusty world of Westeros. One new character who has stolen the hearts of fans is Ser Criston Cole played by Fabien Frankel. In a recent Comic Con panel, Frankel admitted he was jealous that he didn’t get to make...
Andreas Wijk is a Swedish singer, fashion model and social media influencer who has opened up with his fans about his LGBTQIA+ journey. Wijk has written a song called If I Was Gay, a personal reflection on his upbringing and his fears for coming out and he’s ready to share it with the world., reports...
On Wednesday, November 16, the US Senate will vote on whether to codify the Respect For Marriage Act, which would protect same-sex marriage and leave room for religious protections. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer scheduled the vote on Monday, November 14, reports Axios. THE FILIBUSTER IS EXPECTED TO BREAK The Respect For Marriage Act has involved...
After his midterm win in California’s 42nd district, Robert Garcia has become the first openly LGBTQIA+ immigrant to hold a seat in Congress and, already, he isn’t pulling his punches. The 44-year-old Democrat is using his platform to take aim at right-wing conservatives saying, “I know what patriotism is. It isn’t Marjorie Taylor Greene screaming...
The latest release of Young Royals season 2 has been a success. With Edvin Ryding and Omar Rudberg returning as Wilhelm and Simon respectively, audiences have enjoyed visiting to the regal world of the Hillerska boarding school once more. Ryding and Rudberg recently sat with Instinct to discuss Young Royals, their friendship outside of the...
Israel Folau is widely recognised as a superstar of Australian sport. He ran into controversy after posting his religious views on social media, which indicated that “hell awaits” “homosexuals”. This public view was diametrically opposition to his employer’s view, Rugby Australia, who have a non-discriminatory position, and lead to the termination of his contract. ABC...