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President Biden Observes Transgender Day Of Remembrance

US President, Joe Biden, has marked this year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) by acknowledging 2021 as the deadliest year for transgender Americans and showing his support for the LGBTQIA+ community, reports Forbes. Issuing a statement, Biden said that, “at least 46 transgender individuals in this country – and hundreds more around the world – were...

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Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, Wears Rainbow Helmet In Support Of LGBTQIA+ Community

British racing driver and one of DNA’s Sexiest Men Alive for 2021, Lewis Hamilton, has been praised for, “an incredible act of ally ship,” after wearing a rainbow helmet during practice at Qatar’s Grand Prix, reports The Guardian. After his practice session, the Formula One driver and seven-time world champion posted to Twitter with photos...

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DNA Alumni, Simon Dunn, Suffers Injury On Path To Winter Olympics

Gay Australian rugby player, bobsleigh athlete, and DNA cover model, Simon Dunn, has had to put his Winter Olympic dreams on hold after suffering a bobsleigh injury requiring surgery, only months after moving to Canada to start training. Speaking to DNA, Dunn has said that although his injury makes his chances of competing in the...

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MTV Honours Group Of LGBTQIA+ Activists With Generation Change Award

The 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA) will honour a group of five activists fighting for LGBTQIA+ rights around the world, reports Teen Vogue. The award, that began in 2018, is a global initiative that celebrates young people from all backgrounds who are changing the world. In the past, the award has been given to...

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Sexy Adult Actor, Matthew Camp, Releases Life-Sized Doll – And He’s Beside Himself!

Adult actor, Matthew Camp, has announced the release of a life-size sex doll on his Instagram, reports Out. Quoting Beyoncé’s iconic 2003 hit, Me, Myself And I, Camp captioned the image, “Me, myself, and I that’s all I got in the end. So I’m going to be my own best friend.” The doll, which is...

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Billy Bragg Changes Lyrics Of “Sexuality” Saying, “The Front Line Now Is Trans Rights”

Singer and activist, Billy Bragg, has changed the lyrics to his 1991 song Sexuality in support of trans people, reports The Independent. In the original version of the sing, Bragg sings, “and just because you’re gay I won’t turn you away / If you stick around I’m sure that we can find some common-ground.” In...

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Pop Sensation Lyle Anthony’s The Love Project Brings Hope And Happiness Post-Covid!

South African-born pop sensation, Lyle Anthony, has announced the upcoming release of his debut EP, The Love Project, dedicated to his journey of love, loss and acceptance. The release of the EP is set for November, 17 2021. Getting To Know Lyle Anthony International audiences were introduced to Lyle 12 years ago when he won...

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9-1-1 Lonestar Actor, Brian Michael Smith, Is First Trans Man To Make People’s List Of Sexiest Men

Brian Michael Smith, who plays Paul Strickland in 9-1-1- Lonestar, was named one of People’s Sexiest Men Alive in 2021, reports Yahoo News. Smith was celebrated by People in their list of 25 Of The Sexiest Men You Can Watch On TV Now. Smith also shares the list with Paul Rudd, who was named the Sexiest...

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Lil Nas X Named One Of GQ’s Men Of The Year

Grammy-winning rapper and all round queer icon, Lil Nas X, has been named as one of GQ’s Men Of The Year, appearing on the cover of their latest issue, reports NBC News. Lil Nas X is named as the musician of the year, alongside NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo as athlete of the year, and Tom...

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Ex-AFL Coach, Dani Laidley, Expresses Disappointment At Alleged Transphobic Comments By Victoria Police

Former AFL Coach, Dani Laidley, has expressed her disappointment and frustration at a non-consensual and covert photograph being taken of her, that was then circulated by members of the Victoria police alongside transphobic comments, reports The Age. Laidley spent the weekend with friends at Geelong Racecourse attending the Ballan Cup, where she was surreptitiously photographed...

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Was Missing Events In LGBTQIA+ Unfriendly Countries A Mistake For Tom Daley?

British diver Tom Daley famously came out in a Youtube video in 2013 and shortly after missed competing in Russia due to their discriminatory behaviour towards LGBTQIA+ people. Speaking with the Evening Standard, Daley says he now regrets that decision. Daley’s Decision Not To Compete The Russia government has been called out for promoting anti-LGBTQIA+...

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BBC Allegedly Told LGBTQIA+ Staff To “Get Used To Hearing Opinions They Disagree With” After Transphobic Article Published

The BBC’s Head Of News, Fran Unsworth, has allegedly told LGBTQIA+ staff members to get used to hearing and seeing things they don’t like, days after the BBC pulled out of Stonewall’s workplace equality scheme, reports The Times. In an, “extremely hostile,” Zoom meeting with the BBC’s Pride network, Unsworth allegedly told employees they must...

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Korea’s First Out LGBTQIA+ K-Pop Group, Lionesses, Release Debut Single

Lionesses, Korea’s self-proclaimed first out LGBTQIA+ K-pop boy band have released their debut single, Show Me Your Pride, reports Yahoo! News. The group have said they hope to inspire other LGBTQIA+ Koreans and international fans to find their own joy and happiness. The track discusses many of the issues that LGBTQIA+ people face, like coming...

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Online Store, Stanley Burton, To Promote Diversity In Aussie LGBTQIA+ Marketplace

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Italian Politician, Vincenzo Spadafora, Comes Out As Gay On Live TV

Prominent Italian politician, Vincenzo Spadafora, has come out as gay on a popular late-night talk show, reports NY Daily News. The 47-year-old said that he felt as though he had, “more responsibility,” as a public figure to be open about his private life. Spadafora appeared on a live episode of Che Tempo Che Fa (What...