NEWS NEWS President Biden warns of ‘rising hate and violence’ against LGBTQ+ people in a statement to mark IDAHOBIT May 17, 2022 What is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)? May 17, 2022 Politicians, royals, celebrities and players give overwhelming support to gay pro footballer Jake Daniels May 17, 2022 Trans actress and Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney cast in Doctor Who 60th anniversary special May 16, 2022 Blackpool FC’s Jake Daniels becomes the first UK pro footballer to come out in over 30 years May 16, 2022 Christian private school kids given ‘letter to a homosexual friend’ assignment to “try and persuade” gay youth to find god May 16, 2022 The trailer For Netflix’s queer vampire drama ‘First Kill’ is giving fans major Buffy feels (in a good way) May 15, 2022 You can now list yourself as ‘side’ on Grindr May 15, 2022 Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest 2022 while UK avoided ‘nil points’ to come second May 15, 2022 Queer history for future generations: New York City’s American LGBTQ+ History Museum May 13, 2022 First look at Kevin Bacon in LGBTQ+ conversion therapy horror movie They/Them May 13, 2022 Cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars S7 take over The View and discuss LGBTQ+ topics May 13, 2022 Celebrities and public figures who have come out as LGBTQ+ in 2022 (so far) May 13, 2022 Madonna defends XXX NFTs after social media users call 3D scan of her vagina ‘creepy’ May 12, 2022 Malta remains atop the Rainbow Europe listings for LGBTQ+ rights while UK slips May 12, 2022 Trans man shot to death in Michigan by trans girlfriend resulting in transphobic media coverage May 11, 2022 Grindr set to go public with a $2.1 billion valuation May 10, 2022 Kylie’s biggest global hit gets the remix treatment by icon Peggy Gou May 10, 2022 It is now a felony to provide gender affirming healthcare for trans youth in Alabama May 10, 2022 ‘Gifted’: Jesse Williams is trending after video of full frontal scene in Broadway show leaks online May 10, 2022 Grindr to introduce a ‘side’ option in filter and preferred position? May 9, 2022 Camila Cabello becomes latest star to support LGBTQ+ youth with ‘Protect Our Kids’ fund May 9, 2022 An underwhelming result for LGBTQ+ talent as fans left ‘speechless’ after It’s a Sin fails to win big at BAFTA TV Awards May 8, 2022 The future is here: Ncuti Gatwa is the new Doctor Who May 8, 2022 Florida art teacher fired after coming out to students May 7, 2022 First trans woman wins vote to be councillor in Glasgow for the Green Party May 7, 2022 GOP lawmaker has public meltdown, screams ‘murderers’ at pro-choice activists Biden warns LGBTQ+ kids will be the next target of Republican ‘MAGA crowd’ May 6, 2022 Taco Bell to roll out drag brunch across US inspired by its LGBTQ+ employees May 6, 2022 Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade speak out in support of trans kids May 5, 2022 Mariah’s new Pride 2022 collection is EVERYTHING May 4, 2022 Nearly half of young LGBTQ+ Americans seriously considered suicide last year, alarming new study finds May 4, 2022 19 states to fight nationwide anti-trans laws with plans to offer refuge to families affected May 4, 2022 The threat to US abortion rights and why this is an LGBTQ+ issue May 4, 2022 Listen: Lady Gaga shares stunning new song ‘Hold My Hand’ May 3, 2022 Full trailer drops for Harry Styles and Florence Pugh movie Don’t Worry Darling May 3, 2022 Australian man admits to pushing gay man off a cliff in homophobic 1988 killing May 2, 2022 Republican Madison Cawthorn gets potentially binned by his own party after alleged gay scandal May 2, 2022 RuPaul to host celebrity version of game show for UK channel ITV May 2, 2022 The Wachowskis donate movie memorabilia collection in aid of Ariana Grande’s trans youth fund May 1, 2022 ‘This was my Heartstopper’ trend is a nostalgic trip down memory lane of era-defining LGBT+ moments April 30, 2022 Mel C, Bebe Rexha and Peaches to play LGBT+ Music Festival in Portugal April 29, 2022 Laurence Fox requests jury trial in libel battle with public figures he called ‘paedophiles’ during Twitter race row April 29, 2022 Conservatives increasing use of ‘groomer’ slur towards LGBT+ people now takes aim at suicide prevention hotline calling it ‘pedophilia’ April 29, 2022 Life is Strange: True Colors sweeps board at Gayming Awards 2022 April 28, 2022 Russian TV hits new low with anti-LGBTQ+ ‘game show’ entitled I’m Not Gay April 28, 2022 Harry Styles says labelling sexuality is ‘outdated’, adding “that’s my personal experience; it’s mine” April 27, 2022 Drag Race UK’s Elektra Fence subjected to ‘homophobic’ attack while onboard train April 27, 2022 Lady Gaga announces new Top Gun: Maverick song ‘Hold My Hand’ April 27, 2022 UK network ITV removes homophobic ‘joke’ from screening of original Spider-Man April 27, 2022 Disney doubles down on LGBTQ+ support with Pride month merchandise and worldwide parades April 26, 2022 Almost 70% of lesbians delay coming out due to ‘harmful stereotypes’, study finds April 26, 2022 Misha Collins declares that he ‘misspoke’ about being bisexual and is, in fact, straight April 26, 2022 JK Rowling shut down by Lesbian Visibility Week founder after using the occasion to try and raise money for anti-trans group April 25, 2022 Watch: The trailer for Joel Kim Booster’s queer rom-com ‘Fire Island’ has landed April 25, 2022 British soap EastEnders confirms male rape storyline for gay character April 25, 2022 Joe Biden slams Republicans for targeting Disney following opposition to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ legislation April 25, 2022 Gay couple host first same-sex wedding in British Antarctic Territory over the weekend April 25, 2022 RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 ends with a bang and a series first April 25, 2022 Supernatural star Misha Collins appears to come out as bisexual in viral clip April 24, 2022 Doctor Strange 2 banned in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait & Qatar April 23, 2022 The first same-sex wedding in British Antarctic Territory is due to take place this weekend April 22, 2022 South Korea’s highest court reverses convictions of two soldiers for having sex off-duty April 22, 2022 Matt Bomer to star in gay love story Fellow Travellers for Showtime April 21, 2022 Janelle Monáe reveals they are non-binary April 21, 2022 Florida governor Ron DeSantis accelerates toxic war on Disney following ‘Don’t Say Gay’ fallout April 21, 2022 Girls Aloud to reunite for one-off gig raising money in memory of Sarah Harding April 20, 2022 Ohio professor awarded $400K after refusing to use transgender student’s pronouns April 19, 2022 Woman rips down offensive banner outside Disney World leaving right wing morons stunned April 19, 2022 First look at bisexual Valkyrie in epic Thor: Love and Thunder trailer April 19, 2022 A social media campaign has people sharing open letters of hope and support to Trans kids – and it is beautiful April 18, 2022 Moviegoers shun Fantastic Beasts 3 with lowest opening weekend in Harry Potter franchise history April 18, 2022 Irish Bishop condemns homophobia in Easter service at Sligo Cathedral April 18, 2022 Pride Guide: Know your LGBTQ+ Flags April 17, 2022 Jorge Diaz-Johnston’s roommate indicted for murder of the LGBTQ+ activist April 17, 2022 Trans woman found fatally stabbed on roadside, her attacker claims ‘Trans panic’ defence April 16, 2022 WATCH: Gay Missouri lawmaker makes impassioned speech about anti-trans law April 15, 2022 Ed Buck jailed for 30 years for fatally injecting two men with drugs April 15, 2022 Gay porn star arrested as part of Jan. 6 insurrection investigation April 15, 2022 New full-length trailer for Netflix’s teen romance ‘Heartstopper’ gives all the emotions April 15, 2022 Sligo: Man charged with the murders of two gay men he met online, police say he planned more in the coming days April 14, 2022 Gay couple accused of being pedophiles in front of their kids on US train April 14, 2022 Mark Wahlberg kept his prosthetic piece from Boogie Nights (despite asking God’s forgiveness) April 14, 2022 Arrest made after two men are brutally murdered in their separate homes in suspected homophobic attacks April 13, 2022 RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7 ru-vealed as the first ever winners season April 13, 2022 Jake Gyllenhaal reflects on Brokeback Mountain and ‘profound love’ shared with co-star Heath Ledger April 13, 2022 Gay content removed from Secrets of Dumbledore in China while movie underperforms worldwide April 13, 2022 Jussie Smollett shares new song ‘Thank You God’ declaring his innocence and detailing his trial April 12, 2022 Suspect charged with murder of a gay man in London hammer attack pleads not guilty April 12, 2022 Pose’s Indya Moore comes full circle in just-dropped video for Neneh Cherry and Robyn’s Buffalo Stance April 12, 2022 Unearthed Emma Watson video about trans women using public bathrooms goes viral April 12, 2022 Baby one more time: Britney Spears is pregnant, but did she also get married? April 11, 2022 Rugby player left with severe injuries following ‘homophobic attack’ in Dublin April 11, 2022 Emma Corrin’s Olivier Awards lewk has the theatre world (and us) gagged April 11, 2022 Disney heir proudly comes out as trans and condemns Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law April 11, 2022 These are the most LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the world and States in the US, study shows. April 10, 2022 Over 80,000 sign petition to include trans people in conversion therapy ban as Downing Street protest gets underway April 10, 2022 ‘Groomer’ LGBTQ+ slur gains traction in lowest point yet for Republicans April 9, 2022 Alabama governor signs ‘the most anti-transgender legislative package ever passed’ into law April 9, 2022 Guess what? Caitlyn Jenner says she’s a FAN of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill April 8, 2022
President Biden warns of ‘rising hate and violence’ against LGBTQ+ people in a statement to mark IDAHOBIT May 17, 2022
