Oprah Winfrey had never heard this LGBT+ term before
Oprah Winfrey had her LGBT+ knowledge put the to test in the latest episode of her video series, The OG Chronicles. Winfrey and her best friend, journalist Gayle King, were quizzed on a series of slang phrases—with mixed results. After proving that they know all about “shade” (“it’s the same as...
The 1975 singer Matt Healy kisses man in defiance of Dubai’s anti-LGBT laws
The 1975 frontman Matt Healy kissed fan during the band’s gig in Dubai, in protest at the region’s strict anti-LGBT+ laws. The band were performing their first – and possibly last – gig in the United Arab Emirates when a man in the audience shouted: “Marry me.” A video shared on social media shows...
The ‘Gay cake’ row is heading to Europe’s highest court
The gay man who sued a bakery for refusing to make a pro-same-sex marriage cake featuring Bert and Bernie from Sesame Street is taking his case to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Gareth Lee’s lawyers are challenging a previous Supreme Court decision which found that a bakery did not discriminate when it...
Trump’s anti-trans health care plan ‘could lead to HIV care cuts’
A leading health care professional has warned that Donald Trump’s plan to roll back trans health care could lead to further discrimination against marginalised groups, including those who are HIV-positive. The White House proposal “lays the groundwork for the Trump administration to cut services to other...
Gay hip-hop star has an important message for Miley Cyrus’ trans back-up dancer
Gay hip-hop star Big Freedia has spoken to Miley Cyrus’ trans back-up dancer about how to overcome the hate she received from one of Cyrus’ fans during a performance. Amazon Ashley was a backing dancer during Miley Cyrus‘ Bangerz Tour in 2014. She has also performed in several of Cyrus’ music...
LGBT murders trebled over Stonewall’s 50th anniversary
A new report has indicated a surge in anti-LGBT+ violence during this year’s Pride season, which commemorated 50 years since the Stonewall riots. The report compiled by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) outlines the incidents and trends of violence documented in the US during the two-month...
Virgin Active falsely claimed undercover police would patrol men’s changing room
A Virgin Active gym in Barbican, London falsely told customers that undercover police officers would be present in the men’s changing rooms following reports of “inappropriate behaviour.” Members of the Virgin Active branch received an email in early August telling them that there had “been reports...
Queer British mother of three dies after being set on fire in Barbados
A queer woman, who was a mother of three from London, has died after being set on fire by an intruder while visiting family in Barbados on July 28. Barbados news site Stabroek News reported that the intruder who attacked Natalie Crichlow, 44, choked her, “doused her with a flammable substance and then set the …...
Straight Pride organiser insists event will happen, despite no permit
The organiser of a Straight Pride event in Modesto, California, has insisted that the event will go ahead “whether he has a permit or not.” City officials told CBS that a permit for the event has not been filed, but the organiser Don Grundman maintained: “There is many, many new plans, five at least,...
