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California
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

Former state Senate leader Toni Atkins drops out of 2026 California governor's race

Toni Atkins withdrew from the 2026 California governor's race, citing no viable path to victory and narrowing the crowded Democratic field.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

A true crime, an empathetic kidnapper and Al Pacino: How Dog Day Afternoon' made history

Dog Day Afternoon, a 1975 film based on a 1972 Brooklyn bank robbery, combines corrosive humor, social critique and empathetic LGBTQ portrayal, enduring 50 years.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Together pulled from Chinese theatres over unauthorised' edit of gay couple

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
Miscellaneous
fromVulture
5 days ago

Ari Shapiro's Next Chapter

For nearly a decade, Ari Shapiro's voice has been a fixture of America's evening commute. As co-host of All Things Considered, he guided listeners through breaking news and the day's headlines, reported from around the world, drew out politicians and artists alike with genial intelligence, and offered a steady calm that helped sooth the masses in a world spiraling out of control.
Media industry
#film-censorship
#bisexuality
fromtime.com
3 months ago
LGBT

The Worst Thing to Say When Someone Says They're Bisexual

Bisexuality is often misunderstood and dismissed, negatively impacting those who identify as bisexual.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
6 days ago

China 'uses AI' to turn gay couple straight in new Dave Franco film

A Chinese version of Dave Franco's new horror film Together has been digitally altered character so that a gay couple appear to be heterosexual, according to reports. Artificial intelligence appears to have been used in the Chinese release of the Australian movieto change the gender identity of the character, leaving no LGBTQ+ representation in the story. In the original film, audiences see a newlywed couple played by Charlie Lees and MJ Dorning.
Film
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Rachel Maddow Presses Kamala Harris for Not Picking Pete Buttigieg Because He Is Gay': Hard to Hear'

Kamala Harris said Pete Buttigieg was her first-choice running mate but deemed a gay candidate too risky given a 107-day campaign, so chose Tim Walz.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago

Everything we know so far about MAFS UK 2025 as two queer couples walk down the aisle

Among them was bisexual Liverpudlian Leah, who told Diva magazine that walking down the aisle to meet a stranger was a thrilling opportunity. 'I was so excited... I couldn't wait to meet who it was, so the nerves weren't really there,' she said. Ahead of the weddings, she met one half of the second same-sex relationship in this series, Keye. '[He]' told me he was so scared walking into a room of men,' Leah went on to say.
Television
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A Night Like This review interesting nocturnal connection rendered flat

A Night Like This's promising premise and occasional lead chemistry are undermined by clichéd dialogue, uninspired visuals, flat lighting, and lack of casting diversity.
Television
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

A new book claims Hollywood legend Cesar Romero led a private queer life

Cesar Romero was a tall, debonair actor known as the first TV Joker, famed for his painted-over mustache, maniacal laugh, and alleged gay bachelor lifestyle.
LGBT
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Best Gay Romance Games To Cozy Up With In 2025

Video games increasingly portray explicit same-sex romances across genres, offering varied, impactful queer love stories that shape characters and narratives.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago

Lesbians are living for Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman's flirty Emmys bit

The two stars of The Hunting Wives stars appeared to hand out the award for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie, which went to Adolescence 's Stephen Graham. "Wow, that took me a while to get here. Sorry, I was really slow to come out," Snow said, referring to stepping on to the stage. Akerman cheekily replied: "Oh, I don't mind waiting for you to come out."
LGBT
#emmy-awards
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago

Mean Girls star's film makes history with first gay wedding on Hallmark Channel

The Groomsmen: Second Chances stars Mean Girls actor Jonathan Bennett as former pro basketball player turned coach Danny, while his business manager and eventual husband Zack is played by This Biter Earth and A Night Like This actor, Alexander Lincoln. The bulk of the film focuses on Danny's attempts to suppress his feelings for his friend, while Zack plans his wedding to his partner Nolan (Adam Rhys-Charles). Yet, and this is a pretty hefty spoiler alert, on the day of the wedding, Zack confesses that Danny's feelings are reciprocated.
Film
#emmys
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Politicians in at least 51 countries used anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric during elections, NGO finds

Politicians in at least 51 countries used homophobic or transphobic rhetoric during recent elections while LGBTQ+ candidacies and some elected representation also increased in several countries.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago

Marvel Rivals just introduced Angela, a lesbian Asgardian princess

Angela, the daughter of Odin, full name (Aldrif Odinsdottir), is a gigantic warrior, who also happens to be a princess of Asgard and half-sister of the God of Thunder, Thor. In the comics, she is married to a former Anchorite (a male Angel) named Sera, who later transitioned to a woman, making the queer couple a Repulican's worst nightmare. Angela is being released as part of the first half of Marvel Rival's fourth season, named The Heart of the Dragon.
Video games
#renee-rapp
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

How this transgender 'American Ninja Warrior' athlete finds strength in sports

Clayton Jay Reeves, an out transgender man, advanced to American Ninja Warrior semifinals and received a callback for season 18 while using visibility to represent and inspire.
#snoop-dogg
Television
from48 hills
4 weeks ago

For dark times, comedian Nori Reed believes in the joy of jokes - 48 hills

Nori Reed headlines Club Fugazi on Sat/6, her first Bay Area headlining show since moving to Los Angeles in 2019.
#modern-family
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Hostage star Suranne Jones played queer characters in these hit dramas

"In this action-packed political thriller, the British Prime Minister (Suranne Jones) goes head to head with the French President (Julie Delpy) and is forced to make an unimaginable decision. Fighting political pressures, with a husband held hostage and a country to defend, she's left with nearly no choice - but she will not give in,"
LGBT
#iranian-american
LGBT
fromOut Magazine
1 month ago

Mamma Mia! Former Village People Cowboy Jim Newman is back on Broadway

Jim Newman returns to Broadway as Bill Austin in the Mamma Mia! revival at the Winter Garden Theatre for a limited engagement through February 1, 2026.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Terence Stamp's iconic role in 'Priscilla' was a beacon of hope for LGBTQ+ visibility in 1994

Terrence Stamp's iconic role as Bernadette in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert remains a powerful symbol for LGBTQ+ representation.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

A Right-Wing Movement Is Taking Over Schools, And It's Terrifying

Inclusive school curricula are generating conflict about religious freedom and parental rights over educational content.
#the-gilded-age
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Gilded Age Recap: The Decline and Fall of Ward McAllister

Mrs. Astor's daughter Charlotte's inquiry about the disturbance leads to her mother's curt response, 'Everything,' highlighting the tension and turmoil within New York's elite society.
NYC music
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

David Jenkins has a new TV project and Our Flag Means Death fans are thrilled

Jenkins announced his new project on social media, stating, "It's true y'all! I'm writing a pilot about this lovable goofball. Honored to work for James Gunn and very happy to inherit this project from Danny McBride, two of my creative heroes."
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Malcolm-Jamal Warner leaves behind an enduring HIV legacy with his groundbreaking 1992 film

Warner directed an educational film aimed at teens about HIV and AIDS at just 22 years old, a courageous act during a time of stigma and misunderstanding.
LGBT
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Queer people were living, loving, suffering, surviving but invisible': west Africa's groundbreaking gay novel 20 years on

Jude Dibia's novel 'Walking With Shadows' is the first Nigerian work to centrally feature a gay character, challenging societal silence around queerness.
LGBT
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

5 Key Takeaways: Chip Gaines Slams Critics of Same-Sex 'Back to the Frontier' Couple

Chip supported the LGBTQ+ couple featured on 'Back to the Frontier' amid backlash, urging followers to engage in dialogue and learn from diverse experiences.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Chip Gaines Vehemently Defends Same-Sex Couple Who Featured in 'Back to the Frontier' Amid Brutal Online Backlash

Chip Gaines defended same-sex couple Jason and Joe Hanna-Riggs featured in 'Back to the Frontier,' after backlash for including an LGBTQ+ family in the series.
LGBT
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago

Women and Gender-Diverse Artists Will Take Center Stage at This Upcoming Music Festival

Crys Matthews stated, "I am thrice marginalized. I'm a woman, I'm Black, I am also a lesbian," highlighting the multiple barriers women of color and LGBTQ+ people face in the music industry.
LGBT
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Team Liquid 'Disappointed' CEO's Story About Growing Up Gay Was Censored From Esports Documentary In Saudi Arabia

The documentary, following Team Liquid in the Riyadh-based Esports World Cup, faced censorship in Saudi Arabia, where segments about its inclusive values were removed.
SF LGBT
#womens-football
Film
fromDefector
2 months ago

Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back: Michael Koresky On Hollywood's Queer History | Defector

Hollywood filmmaking history is often misrepresented as a progressive narrative regarding LGBTQ+ representation.
Video games
fromwww.gamespot.com
2 months ago

All DBD Codes July 2025 For Free Bloodpoints, Rift Fragments, Cosmetics, Badges, And More

Dead by Daylight codes provide players with free items and currency through simple redemption steps.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Number of out elected officials continues to grow, but more needed for equitable representation

The number of out LGBTQ+ elected officials in the U.S. grew 2.4% to 1,334, showing a need for more equitable representation.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Sarah Jessica Parker and the 'And Just Like That' cast share their love of queer community for Pride Month

The reboot of 'Sex and the City' centers queer stories, showcasing LGBTQ+ characters and themes more prominently in its narrative.
LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Gay theater in a time of restriction and resistance | amNewYork

Theater institutions may face increased scrutiny over LGBTQ programming in a politically charged environment.
SF LGBT
fromIndieWire
3 months ago

When Hollywood 'Went Gay All of a Sudden': TCM Highlights Films That Track Queer Evolution

'Bringing Up Baby' may represent the first film usage of 'gay' in a homosexual context, provoking discussion about its historical significance.
Women in technology
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Sally celebrates complicated legacy of first US woman in space

Sally Ride's story intertwines her historic achievements in space with the complexities of her personal life, especially her long-term relationship with Tam O'Shaughnessy.
SF LGBT
fromwww.thepinknews.com
3 months ago

31 queer Marvel Comics characters you need to know about

Marvel comic books feature a rich history of queer representation, progressively evolving despite early censorship.
The depiction of LGBTQ+ characters has significantly increased since the 1970s, now showcasing diverse identities.
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