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June 28, 2022

Harry Potter’s Bonnie Wright explains why she doesn’t want to talk about JK Rowling’s views anymore

Harry Potter actress Bonnie Wright has explained that she now “prefers not to comment” on author JK Rowling’s much-criticised statements about the trans community. Wright, who played Ginny in the Harry Potter films, is among the many stars of the franchise to speak out for trans rights in light of...

June 28, 2022

Thousands gather in Oslo to honour shooting victims in emotional vigil despite police fears

Norway’s LGBTQ+ community held a rally in Oslo just days after a deadly shooting in a queer bar, despite police calling for crowds to stay away. Two people were killed and at least 21 injured on Saturday (25 June) when a gunman opened fire outside multiple city centre bars, including the popular queer nightclub...

June 28, 2022

Weather presenter unveils gorgeous drag queen alter-ego on live TV: ‘Say hello to Gail Warnings’

ABC weather presenter Nate Byrne introduced viewers to his drag alter ego to the delight of queer viewers. Meteorologist Nate Byrne teased the transformation earlier in June, asking Twitter followers to vote on what his drag name could “hypothetically” be. A week later, on 21 June, the out weather presenter...

June 28, 2022

Lori Lightfoot says ‘f**k Clarence Thomas’ amid fears Supreme Court will go after same-sex marriage

Mayor of Chicago Lori Lightfoot gave a crystal-clear response to US Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas suggesting that same-sex marriage should be reviewed in light of Roe v Wade overturning. Lori Lightfoot’s impassioned remarks came during Chicago’s North Side Pride march on Sunday (26 June). She spoke...

June 28, 2022

Sadiq Khan tells anti-LGTBQ+ terrorists ‘you will not succeed’ at sombre Oslo shooting vigil

Members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community in London came together to pay tributes to the recent tragic shooting in Oslo, Norway. On Monday (27 June), scores of people both young and old, queer and straight gathered in Soho Square to mourn the two people who were killed and 21 injured in the attack. Speakers …...

June 28, 2022

The government’s shameful, invasive treatment of LGBTQ+ refugees shows why we still need Pride

Labour MP Olivia Blake reflects on the fight for LGBTQ+ refugee rights in the UK as Pride Month draws to a close. Pride Month is rightly an opportunity to celebrate and make visible our community and the gains LGBTQ+ people have made. But it should also prompt reflection on the distance we have yet to travel …...

June 27, 2022

Drag Race stars address rumour RuPaul never actually stepped foot on set

Drag Race Down Under’s Art Simone and Rhys Nicholson have addressed hearsay that RuPaul was green-screened in for the show. Speculation that RuPaul never attended filming in person have been rife since the first Down Under series aired in 2021. According to the rumour mill, RuPaul was only ever there by the power of...

June 27, 2022

Spain takes first step towards letting trans people self-determine legal gender

Spain has approved a draft of a new gender recognition law which would allow for trans people to update their legal gender marker without the need for hormones or surgery. The Council of Ministers approved the bill on Monday (27 June), which if passed through parliament will allow over-16s to legally change their name and...

June 27, 2022

World’s largest trans beauty pageant crowns winner in gorgeous celebration of trans pride

The world’s largest trans beauty pageant, Miss International Queen, has found its 2022 winner. Fuschia Anne Ravena of the Philippines won the Miss International Queen 2022 pageant during a televised event in Pattaya, Thailand on Saturday (June 25). She was up against other 23 contestants, with Colombia’s...

June 27, 2022

Glastonbury 2022: How to get tickets for LGBTQ+ acts including Pet Shop Boys, Self Esteem and more

Glastonbury Festival has officially finished following another year of many iconic moments. From Sugababes shutting down the Avalon Stage due to overcrowding to Olivia Rodrigo bringing out Lily Allen to perform and dedicate “F**k You” to the Supreme Court judges. There was also plenty of LGBTQ+ artists on the...