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July 4, 2022

Elliot Page radiates trans joy as he changes passport photo after transition

Elliot Page is beaming with pride and pure trans joy after updating his passport photo to reflect his gender identity since transitioning. The 35-year-old Juno and Umbrella Academy actor posted the steely-eyed, straight-faced photo to Instagram, stating he “never thought I would love a passport photo”. The...

July 4, 2022

Woman given ‘last rites’ by priest during harrowing conversion therapy: ‘It was ritual abuse’

An Irish woman has recounted her horrific experience with so-called gay conversion therapy led by a Catholic priest – who tried to cure her by reading her the last rites, which are reserved for those sick or dying. Mariella Forrestal, a lesbian who was subjected to conversion therapy in the 1970s, revealed in new RTE...

July 3, 2022

Queer activists stage ‘die in’ at Pride in London to protest police presence

An LGBTQ+ activist group staged a “die in” at Pride in London, halting the parade for 23 minutes in protest against police being allowed to march. Forty activists from Lesbians and Gays Support the Migrants staged the demonstration on Saturday (2 July). Dressed all in black and wearing pink veils, protesters...

July 3, 2022

The Crown’s Erin Doherty says being a ‘visible gay woman’ is ‘really important’

Erin Doherty, largely known for her role of Princess Anne in The Crown, has spoken out about the importance of being a “visible gay woman”. In an interview with the New York Times, Doherty addressed a number of important topics, including her sexuality. “There are things that I do want to be a part...

July 3, 2022

RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty Trinity The Tuck opens up about transition and gender journey

RuPaul’s Drag Race icon Trinity the Tuck has shared intimate details of her transition journey and gender identity in an emotional Twitter thread. In the post on Friday (24 June), the co-winner of Drag Race All Stars 4 and current contestant on Drag Race All Stars 7 revealed that although she feels trans, she...

July 3, 2022

Chris Pincher accuser ‘furious’ over Downing Street’s response to groping allegations

A man who was allegedly groped by Tory MP Chris Pincher has said he is “furious” at Downing Street’s response to the scandal. Pincher, an MP for Tamworth, resigned as deputy chief whip on Thursday (30 June) after it was alleged that he groped two men at the Carlton Club in St. James, London. In …...

July 3, 2022

Cynthia Erivo says ‘nerves and fear’ stopped her from coming out as bisexual

Cynthia Erivo has said “nerves and fear” stopped her from coming out as bisexual. The acclaimed actress and singer opened up about her sexuality as a part of British Vogue‘s Pride issue, which features LGBTQ+ icons such as Ariana DeBose and Cara Delevingne. Cynthia Erivo – who has previously said...

July 3, 2022

Adele blows fans away with powerful Pride message: ‘I’m crying all over again’

Adele paid tribute to the LGBTQ+ community with a powerful Pride message at her latest Hyde Park concert. At one point during the concert, the “Easy On Me” singer draped a Progress Pride flag around her shoulders. “Happy Pride. I wore my hair out today to try and be a bit draggy,” Adele told the...

July 2, 2022

Sadiq Khan says LGBTQ+ community ‘can’t be complacent’ in fight for equality at Pride in London

Sadiq Khan has said the LGBTQ+ community and allies “can’t be complacent” in the fight for equality as the capital celebrates Pride in London. The Mayor of London was among the thousands of people attending the Pride in London event on Saturday (2 July). Londoners and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community from across the...

July 2, 2022

Heartstopper cast troll pathetic anti-LGBTQ+ protesters with joyous dance at Pride in London

The cast of Heartstopper have rebuffed hateful anti-LGBTQ+ protestors with a joyous dance while marching at Pride in London. The cast of Netflix’s beloved LGBTQ+ drama Heartstopper – including Joe Locke, Jenny Walser, Kit Connor, Sebastian Croft, Tobie Donovan, Corinna Brown and Kizzy Edgell – were spotted among the...