Married creators Toby and Mikey Perryman-Payne, who post under Toby’s Home, say they were drugged and sexually assaulted during a trip to Los Angeles in September 2024. What they say happened In a video shared with followers, Toby said they went to dinner in West Hollywood, then headed to a bar and ordered one drink...
If you’ve ever had to block a number, delete the photos, and pretend you’re fine, DJ Eliad Cohen and actor-singer Luke Evans have a new soundtrack for that reset. The pair have teamed up on One Time Lover, a dance track that leans into the relief of leaving a toxic situation behind. A dance track...
Actor Shia LaBeouf faces serious legal trouble following an alleged altercation in New Orleans. The Transformers star was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor battery. The violent incident occurred at the R Bar on February 17, 2026. Witnesses and police reports indicate he hurled anti-gay slurs at three men before physically assaulting them. LaBeouf is now...
The long-speculated rumour is finally confirmed: Australia’s home-grown pop princess and long-time LGBTQIA+ ally, Delta Goodrem, will represent Australia at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna this May. After years of being the fan-favourite in every poll, and this year whole-heartedly endorsed by other Eurovision darling Dami Im, Delta is finally stepping onto the...
Jorge Cobián keeps popping up on DNA If you’ve been around our Men section for a while, you’ve seen Jorge Cobián more than once, and that’s not an accident. He’s been featured on DNA in multiple posts, including his shoot with photographer Adrian C. Martin. Martin described him as “a then 22-year-old dancer and acrobat...
Reports from law enforcement and advocacy groups around Australia confirm a significant and growing wave of violent attacks targeting gay and bisexual men through dating apps like Grindr. The numbers are hard to ignore In New South Wales (NSW), police recorded nearly 200 anti-LGBTQIA+ violence incidents between 2023 and October 2025. In 2025 alone, attacks...
Meeting a stranger from an app comes with real risks, from catfishing and theft to physical violence. A few smart steps before, during, and after a meetup can make a significant difference. Before you meet Always verify who you are talking to. Ask for a short video call through the app itself to confirm they...
Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) has a new SBS Audio podcast on the way, and it’s built around one simple idea: a lot of queer history gets told through someone else’s lens, or not told at all. A new series timed for Mardi Gras season SBS Audio is launching Queer Renegades as Mardi Gras approaches, with...
Malaysia has blocked access to the Grindr and Blued websites, and the government is now looking at legal options that could limit other LGBTQIA+ dating apps, too. The update was confirmed on 25 February by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, in a written reply to Parliament. So far, the move is focused on the websites. Fahmi...
On 23 February 2026, Rob Jetten was sworn in as Prime Minister of the Netherlands, making history as both the country’s first openly gay leader and its youngest, at 38. Dutch King Willem-Alexander officiated the ceremony at Huis Ten Bosch in The Hague, with Jetten’s fiancé, Argentine field hockey player Nicolás Keenan, watching on. The...
João Lucas Reis da Silva has reached another milestone in a career that keeps moving forward. At the 2026 Rio Open, the Brazilian became the first openly gay man to compete in the main draw of an ATP 500 event, which sits near the top tier of men’s tennis tournaments. The ATP is the Association...
Warning: The source article on ABC News contains distressing video footage that may be triggering for some readers. It documents anti-gay violence. A two-year investigation by ABC journalist Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop has exposed a systematic campaign of IS-inspired violence against gay and bisexual teenagers in Sydney, with victims lured through dating apps and beaten on camera...
So-called “intruders” are set to shake up the “experiment” known as Married At First Sight this week. A gay male couple will be introduced into the formulaic car-crash viewing of this abysmal televisual drivel. So, yay, for visibility and equality! Meet 34-year-old Sam Stanton and 38-year-old Chris Robinson. The two men are ready to plunge...
Actor Karim Diané recently found himself at the centre of an online storm after taking on the role of Jay-Den Kraag in the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Jay-Den is a sensitive medical student who prefers pacifism over the traditional Klingon warrior code. He also happens to be gay. This marks a massive first...
Milan, Italy handed the world a lot of moments worth remembering at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. For the LGBTQIA+ community, it delivered something historic. Of the 49 publicly out athletes who competed, 19 came home with medals. Five gold, two silver, and four bronze, totalling 11 medals across multiple sports. According to OutSports,...