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fromSlate Magazine
22 hours ago

The Horniest Show on TV Actually Has a Weirdly Conservative Message. Don't Fall for It.

Heated Rivalry depicts closeted NHL players navigating secret same-sex relationships while portraying heterosexuality as the default fallback when male desire becomes difficult to contain.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 day ago

Comedian applauded for his hot take on 'straight, progressive people'

For seven years, straight people let the Queer Eye guys into their apartments. No questions asked by the way. They say 'Come in! Yeah, take my sofa and compost it. It was given to me by my grandmother. She fought for women's rights. I don't give a f*** about her anymore. Yeah, replace it with a slab of reclaimed wood'.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Company destroys all of its transphobic Christmas cards featuring the Grinch - LGBTQ Nation

A U.K. greeting card company apologized and destroyed copies of a transphobic Grinch Christmas card after public criticism and retailer scrutiny.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

"Donald is the worst of us": Trump's gay niece tears him apart for "depraved" post on Rob Reiner - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump was condemned as a depraved, attention-seeking, damaged man incapable of accepting others' talent, value, and love.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 days ago

Heated Rivalry just taught straight viewers this gay sex act

The LGBTQ+ sports drama based on Rachel Reid's erotic novel focuses on two rival hockey players, Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander ( Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams respectively) and their passionate secret affair. Since the show first debuted at the end of November it has quickly become known for its explicit gay sex scenes as well as the star's natural chemistry.
Television
#chick-fil-a
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
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Conservative Christians rage at Chick-fil-A for celebrating gay couple's marriage - LGBTQ Nation

A Chick-fil-A franchise in Orem, Utah publicly celebrated a same-sex marriage, prompting condemnation from conservative Christian groups including the Family Research Council.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Ron DeSantis forced this city to remove Pride crosswalks. So it put up Pride bike racks instead. - LGBTQ Nation

The state of Florida has become the epicenter of Republicans' rainbow crosswalk crackdown. The DeSantis administration has heeded warnings from federal Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who has falsely claimed Pride art is distracting to drivers. Duffy wrote in a July 1 letter to the nation's governors that all non-freeway intersections and crosswalks must be kept "free from distractions." In a subsequent X post, he said, "Taxpayers expect their dollars to fund safe streets, not rainbow crosswalks."
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
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Internet in tears over grandma's beautiful reaction to grandaughter coming out as trans - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
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Internet in tears over grandma's beautiful reaction to grandaughter coming out as trans - LGBTQ Nation

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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Restoring the rainbow: How cis white gay folks must show up for trans & queer people of color - LGBTQ Nation

Queer spaces often prioritize white cisgender comfort and can be racist and unsafe for Black, trans, and queer people of color.
#meta
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
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Meta accused of banning LGBTQ+ accounts in one of its "biggest waves of censorship" ever - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
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Meta accused of banning LGBTQ+ accounts in one of its "biggest waves of censorship" ever - LGBTQ Nation

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago

'I directed Miriam Margolyes - there are parts of her people don't see'

Nestled within that outrageousness was swift promotion of her beautiful new short film, A Friend of Dorothy. In it, she plays Dorothy, an elderly widow with limited mobility who meets young, closeted queer man JJ (played with startling fragility by newcomer Alistair Nwachukwu) after he accidentally kicks his football into her garden. A friendship blossoms, as they provide a sense of belonging and stability to one another at a time when, despite their different life stages, both are feeling cast adrift.
Film
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Festive As F*ck" Holiday Bash w/ Drag + DJs (SOMArts)

A festive, queer holiday market and dance party launches the SF Street Fair Coalition with vendors, DJs, drag, an auction, and community-building in San Francisco.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

A hotel worker tried to rape a trans woman, who managed to escape. Now she's suing the hotel. - LGBTQ Nation

forced his way into the doorway, grabbed [Barnett] by her waist, fondled her breast and buttocks and proceeded to kiss her neck,
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fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago

Dwayne Johnson's daughter Ava confirms relationship with female wrestler

Raine and Dumas, 24 and 26 respectively, share an Instagram account - @bigupsofficial - where they posted a reel of highlights from their time together already on Sunday (7 December). Captioned, "From day one.. to everything time can't erase," the reel is set to Charli XCX's "Everything is romantic feat. Caroline Polachek." The video sees the two sharing many a sweet moment including kisses, dinners, beach days, and the two attending a London screening of Johnson's latest film, The Smashing Machine, in September.
Film
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

This is how we do it: Her work crush led to us having clinging-on-for-dear-life sex'

Consciously cultivated intimacy, communication, and safety can create genuine desire in long-term relationships without panic, recreating sexual passion beyond spontaneous, stomach-churning attraction.
#coming-out
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
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Pastor comes out as trans in amazing sermon - LGBTQ Nation

Uplifting LGBTQ+ news highlights include coming-out stories, legal protections for families, calls for dignity for trans people, community resources, and queer-led housing initiatives.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
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Swiss tennis star becomes second active player ever to come out as gay: "I'm proud of who I am" - LGBTQ Nation

Mika Brunold, 21, a rising Swiss men's tennis player, publicly came out as gay and emphasized authenticity and greater openness about LGBTQ+ issues in sports.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
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Swiss tennis star becomes second active player ever to come out as gay: "I'm proud of who I am" - LGBTQ Nation

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Mental health
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Her Message About the Power of Words Is Inspiring a Wave of Kindness: Here's What She Said

McKenna DeVelbiss uses nightly TikTok livestreams and gentle authenticity to build a devoted community, demonstrating how words can wound or heal.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago

Heated Rivalry fans praise 'perfectly done' episode three

#heatedrivalry Heated Rivalry originally was gonna be a 2 hour movie so we would have only seen Hunter and Kip for 5 mins! Episode 3 was beautiful and perfectly done for a show that only has 6 episodes! Thank you so much Jacob for giving us a 1 hour episode about Hunter and Kip! pic.twitter.com/dCwcQga05S- John Cookson (@CooksonJoh88941) December 5, 2025
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from48 hills
2 weeks ago

BIG WEEK: Emory Douglas, Miss Major, Golden Girls, Glitterbox, Gumby's Junk... - 48 hills

Bay Area events include Emory Douglas retrospective opening, a Celebration for Miss Major, and a Mariah Carey–coded drag brunch at Valley Goat.
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fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

The 1st Annual Rhino Xmas Gay-la (The Castro)

End-of-year holiday fundraiser featuring live performances, food, raffles, a VIP pre-party at Eureka Valley Recreation Center, San Francisco; $22 tickets with code FUNCHEAP22.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Man pleads guilty to murder of gay University of Mississippi student Jimmie 'Jay' Lee

Lee was a pillar in Ole Miss' LGBTQ+ community, known for his creative fashion and makeup, and for performing as drag queen Jay Divaa in Oxford's drag night. At just 20 years old, he had already graduated from the university and was pursuing a masters degree. Police believed that Lee, who was 20 at the time of his death, was murdered, but the whereabouts of his body were unknown.
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fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

KALW's "Karaoke Chaos: CarolBomb" (SF)

Join a free, high-energy karaoke gameshow at 220 Montgomery with The Fists of Improv and KALW requiring bravery, audience participation, and no singing skills.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

HIV-positive men locked lips at Trump's border wall to mark World AIDS Day - LGBTQ Nation

HIV-positive queer people staged a kiss-in at the U.S.–Mexico border in Tijuana to demand migrant rights, visibility, and access to HIV care.
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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Renowned architect and RTE presenter Hugh Wallace dies aged 68

Hugh Wallace, award-winning architect and long-time RTÉ presenter and judge, died suddenly at home and is survived by husband Martin Corbett.
#ariana-grande
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Los Angeles unveiled a special surprise for transit users during Transgender Awareness Month - LGBTQ Nation

DUDE my best friend went out of his way and got me this limited edition transgender awareness LA Metro card!! now i get to use my trans transit card every time I visit home!!! im so happy 😊😊😊😊🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Parents who once struggled to accept their trans kids share what changed their minds in new series - LGBTQ Nation

PFLAG's I Changed My Mind showcases parents evolving their views on LGBTQ+ identities through personal stories, empathy, and openness to change.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Fewer one night stands, more AI lovers: the data behind generation Z's sex lives

Gen Z shows high LGBTQ+ identification, varied sexual behaviors, and changing dating patterns shaped by online access, pandemic isolation, and political pressure.
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

2025 World's Largest Origami Tree "Tree of Hope" (Grace Cathedral)

The Rainbow World Fund (RWF) World Tree of Hope® is the largest origami-decorated holiday tree in the world, traditionally standing over 22 feet tall and adorned with over 20,000 origami cranes and stars, each hand-folded and inscribed with wishes for the future of the world. The RWF World Tree of Hope is created each year as a symbol of global unity, promoting peace, love, and humanitarianism. The Tree is a gift from the LGBTQ+ and friends community to the world.
San Francisco
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fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago
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Interview With Tom LeNoble, Author of the New Autobiography My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels: In Control, Being Controlled, Out of Control! - San Francisco Bay Times

fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago
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Interview With Tom LeNoble, Author of the New Autobiography My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels: In Control, Being Controlled, Out of Control! - San Francisco Bay Times

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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

The first gay Miss England has been crowned. She shares inspiring advice for young people coming out - LGBTQ Nation

Grace Richardson, a 20-year-old musical theatre student from Leicester, was crowned Miss England and is openly gay.
#tom-read-wilson
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

"Pathetic" MAGA protest planned for Disneyland on same day as Gay Days event - LGBTQ Nation

A MAGA-aligned group plans a 'MAGA Invasion' at Disneyland on Feb 28, 2026, coinciding with Gay Days and urging MAGA attire.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Southern states ban transgender books from YA and children's sections in libraries

The Alabama Public Library Service Board of Directors approved a rule Thursday that orders the removal of content related to "transgender procedures, gender ideology or the concept of more than two biological genders" from children's and young adult sections across the more than 200 libraries in its system. The directive bans all "sexually explicit or other material deemed inappropriate" from youth sections, though it does not define sexually explicit content.
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fromHyperallergic
4 weeks ago
Arts

Gay Sheep Make Their High Fashion Debut in NYC

Grindr and Michael Schmidt launched knitwear made from wool sourced from rescued sexually-oriented rams to raise funds and visibility for LGBTQ+ causes.
#susan-powter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

What was Keith Urban thinking? Sang LGBTQ anthem for Trump at Mar-a-Lago

But, curiously, the singer chose to perform an acoustic cover of Chappell Roan's gay bar-themed hit Pink Pony Club, widely considered to be an LGBTQ anthem because it describes a young woman who finds self-acceptance in a place where she feels free from her strict upbringing. Chappell Roan arrives at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

The Silver Platter is the oldest Latinx LGBTQ+ bar in Los Angeles. Can it survive eviction?

The Silver Platter, a 1963 Latinx LGBTQ+ sanctuary in Los Angeles' Westlake, faces eviction and demolition despite its vital community role.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"Camp Slay" A Queer Murder Mystery at SF State (2025)

Camp S.L.A.Y., a queer murder-mystery comedy by Alison Radkey, debuts December 3 and 5, 2025 at SF State's Little Theater with inclusive casting and accommodations.
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"Camp Slay" A Queer Murder Mystery at SF State (2025)

Camp S.L.A.Y., a queer murder-mystery comedy featuring diverse student creators, will be performed at SF State's Little Theatre on December 3 and 5, 2025.
Music
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Jae Truesdell: Out of the Shadows Jazz (Berkeley)

Jae Truesdell's solo jazz debut showcases expressive, three-octave vocal artistry and a program tracing mental-health recovery from suffering to hope.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

GOP official rages at "demonic" Christmas drag show because kids might be near the building it's in - LGBTQ Nation

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier urges Pensacola to shut down an adult-only holiday drag show, calling it demonic and harmful to children.
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

Apple Pulls China's Top Gay Dating Apps After Government Order

Apple removed Blued and Finka from the China App Store following an order from the Cyberspace Administration of China, while existing users retain functionality.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

The Netherlands is about to elect its first-ever out gay prime minister! - LGBTQ Nation

Uplifting stories celebrate LGBTQ+ joy, electoral Democratic gains, public solidarity with trans people, personal milestones, and positive social media responses.
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fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

LGBTQ+ Bay Area Latine Leaders Honored at Inaugural Event - San Francisco Bay Times

Twelve Bay Area LGBTQ+ Latine leaders were honored at an inaugural awards event on October 24, 2025, co-emceed by Olga Talamante and Rev. Miguel Bustos.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Chrishell Stause Is Quitting Selling Sunset After 9 Seasons

"I've gotten to a place where I don't need the show financially," she said. "I'm lucky to have other forms of employment, because it's no longer good for my mental health." According to Stause, show creator Adam DiVello has been calling and texting "100 times a day," but she's at a point now where even "Jesus Christ himself" couldn't get her to come back for a tenth season.
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fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

NBC dramatically pulls plug on Snoop Dogg's New Year's Eve Special

"Sometimes the calendar gets in the way of the celebration, which is why my NBC family and I decided this winter was time for us all to focus on the Olympics. "But don't worry, we'll party together bigger and better later in 2026. Ya dig,"
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Castro Theatre Reopens in February: 2026 Tickets On Sale at 10am

The Castro Theatre reopens in February 2026 after a $41 million restoration, hosting a sold-out Sam Smith residency and diverse concerts, screenings, and community events.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A moment that changed me: I thought I was a lesbian. David Bowie made me realise the truth

David Bowie's gender experimentation helped a newly separated, middle-aged woman reconnect with suppressed masculinity while exploring sexual orientation and identity.
Television
fromJezebel
1 month ago

What Is This Feeling?

Bailey became the first openly gay man named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive while maintaining diverse stage, film, and TV roles.
#jonathan-bailey
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Help! Every Time My Friends Visit, They Bring Some of My Biggest Childhood Bullies in Tow. They Have No Clue.

I am a queer man of color in my mid-20s. I grew up in a mostly white, conservative, rural town. It was hellish growing up there, dealing with constant microaggressions, racism, and homophobia. Even though I was not out of the closet at the time, I was constantly clocked as being gay and ridiculed as a result. Despite this, I had some incredibly close friends who were a godsend during that time.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Sydney Sweeney says she made the boxing movie Christy' for 1 reason

Sydney Sweeney delivers a knockout portrayal of Christy Martin, aiming to spotlight Martin's boxing legacy and survival from abuse while celebrating her queer identity.
NYC politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Crowd goes wild as Zohran Mamdani takes the stage at late-night queer Halloween party - LGBTQ Nation

Zohran Mamdani campaigned across multiple Brooklyn clubs, including queer events, thanking queer spaces, urging turnout, and highlighting a potential historic mayoral win.
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1 month ago

Drag queen released by ICE and granted asylum after three-month long detention

A San Francisco drag queen has been released by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), after being detained for three months, and granted asylum. Hilary Rivers was released on 20 September after being arrested by ICE agents outside an immigration court on 26 June, a day after competing at the annual Miss and Mr Safe Latino pageant. The drag queen spoke to El Tecolote and 48 Hills about the violence she endured while in detention, and about her fight for freedom.
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fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Lioness Mary Earps reveals she's in a 'happy' relationship with another woman

"I've always tried to keep my personal life separate from my professional one but it would have felt inauthentic not to include something so important to me in this book: I'm in a really happy relationship. The people closest to me have always known."
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

SF Pride Executive Director Suzanne Ford lands on prestigious Out100 list

Suzanne Ford, a white trans woman and head of San Francisco Pride, was named to OUT Magazine's OUT100 for 2025.
Mental health
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Haunting Story of Two People-and Their Bots-on Therapy's New Frontier

Millions rely on AI chatbots for intimate emotional support, with vulnerable individuals using bots as frontline mental-health companions amid collapsing traditional supports.
#hailey-bieber
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Netflix drama Boots soars up the charts after Pentagon's 'woke garbage' comment

"I certainly never set out to make anything that was propaganda and I reject the idea that it is. What I would invite people to do is to watch and see how they feel about the questions the show is trying to provoke. We were on an emotional mission. There's politics involved in all of these questions: what's happening to trans people now, and the policies that are being inflicted on trans service members."
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