Colt Gray, the 14-year-old who opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on September 4, was bullied every day. His dad, Colin Gray, shared this in a phone call with authorities last year. Colt was physically harassed and called “gay” by his bullies. “They kept pinching and touching him,” Colin, 54, said in...
Sydney’s queer community turned up the heat on 31 August at Bar Bombay, Australia’s biggest Bollywood dance party. The Factory Theatre was the place to be as revelers celebrated the event’s 10th anniversary. The night was a feast for the senses. Kathak, a classical Indian dance, shared the stage with a sizzling pole dance performance...
The next national census in 2026, will include questions about sexuality and gender identity. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said the government will ask about gender identity and sexual orientation in the next big national survey. This means trans and gender-diverse people will be counted, along with information about sexual orientation. But this is something of...
The search for the next James Bond is on, and it’s anyone’s guess who will take over from Daniel Craig. The rumour mill has been churning since Craig’s departure in 2021, and with so many talented actors in the running, it’s hard to pick a favourite. A Thirty-Something Bond Producer Michael G. Wilson has given...
Paul Carruthers, a 42-year-old nurse from Leeds, won Mr Gay World 2024 on 26 August. The event took place at The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland, England. This was the first time the UK hosted the contest in its 15-year history. “I’m shocked and honored,” Carruthers said. “Being chosen from such an amazing group of men...
Make time to meet the whole person, writes Vinko Anthony. Beau Brummell Introductions #partnership Try explaining who you are in just a few words. If you use your profession, that might be helpful in explaining what you do every day, but it wouldn’t really help people understand that you like collecting buttons as a hobby. At...
Pastor Dillon Awes of the Stedfast Baptist Church in Watauga, Texas, recently delivered a sermon calling for the execution of LGBTQIA+ pastors. Awes, who is part of the New Independent Fundamental Baptist (New IFB) movement, expressed his outrage at Christian churches that affirm and welcome LGBTQIA+ individuals. Awes was responding to Pastor Charles Andrew Stanley’s...
If you’re a Troye Sivan fan, you might be confused when searching for him on Instagram. Out magazine reports that the platform has blocked the search term “troye,” suggesting it’s “associated with the sale of drugs”. Is Troye Sivan’s Name Linked to Drugs? When you search for “troye” on Instagram, you now see a warning...
A new film sheds light on Abraham Lincoln’s personal life. Lover Of Men: The Untold History Of Abraham Lincoln explores the president’s close male friendships. It’s set to premiere on 6 September 2024. The documentary focuses on Lincoln’s relationship with Joshua Speed. They lived together for four years in Springfield, Illinois. From 1837 to 1841, they shared...
“I had to get on the soup diet” – Apollo’s weight loss journey and Mr Bond’s comforting advice. As Luca Guadagnino’s adaptation of William S Burroughs’ novel Queer hit theatres yesterday, September 3, 2024, fans are buzzing about Omar Apollo’s acting debut alongside Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey. The R&B star recently opened up about his experience...
Mar Gunnarsson, the Icelandic swimmer, just had a big week. He set a personal best in the 100-meter backstroke S11 event at the Paris Paralympics. This was also an Icelandic record. Gunnarsson finished seventh in the final. “I swam the fastest I’ve ever swam in my life,” Gunnarsson shared on Instagram. He’s proud of his...
“We shot the sex scenes for about seven hours!” – Kit Connor dishes on the show’s spicy new direction. The hit Netflix series Heartstopper has captured hearts with its sweet, PG-rated portrayal of Charlie and Nick’s blossoming romance. But as the show enters its third season, things are about to heat up. Joe Locke, who...
100 LGBTQIA+ peak bodies, experts, and organisations have called for the 2026 census to collect data on gender, innate variations of sex characteristics, and sexual orientation. This comes after the government’s decision to include only one question on sexual orientation, which has been met with disappointment and frustration. According to Nine reports, Albanese expressed annoyance at the...
UPDATE: The story of the Australian embassy’s LGBTQIA+ celebration in Iran has taken a new turn. Iran has called in Ambassador Ian McConville to talk about the Instagram post that caused a stir. Iran says the post broke their rules and insulted their way of life. Even though McConville said the post wasn’t meant to...
“Size Matters, But It’s Not Everything” A recent study from the University of California Riverside has shed light on what people find attractive in penises. This research is helping surgeons improve bottom surgeries for trans men. The study, published in Urology, asked over 1,000 people to rate computer-generated images of penises. They looked at different...