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June 22, 2022

Dave Chappelle defends transphobic jokes as he declines to have theatre named after him

Dave Chappelle has declined to have his former high school’s theatre named after him after blistering criticism over transphobic jokes in his Netflix comedy special The Closer. The Duke Ellington School of the Arts, in Washington DC, was due to honour Chappelle after he donated $100,000 to the school’s theatre....

June 22, 2022

Kate Bush recalls how record label made her change Running Up That Hill: ‘They were worried’

Kate Bush has opened up about how her record label made her change the name of “Running Up That Hill” in 1985 when the track was first released. The English singer-songwriter opened up about the song’s rocky path to success during an interview on Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio Four on Wednesday (22...

June 22, 2022

Love Island’s Megan Barton Hanson urges producers to launch LGBTQ+ season: ‘Speed this s**t up’

June 22, 2022

Even more sports governing bodies join FIFA and FINA in reviewing rules for trans athletes

Three more major sports governing bodies are now reconsidering their eligibility rules for trans athletes as the debate over trans people in elite sports reaches an angry pitch. The World Netball Federation is the latest international organiser to launch a review into how – and if at all – trans women can compete in its...

June 21, 2022

Monkeypox: Gay and bisexual men at high risk to be offered vaccines as UK cases surge

Gay and bisexual men at high risk of contracting monkeypox are to be offered vaccines against the virus as cases soar in the UK. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recommended the smallpox vaccine Imvanex be administered, which has been shown to be effective against monkeypox. Although the virus is not sexually...

June 21, 2022

Istanbul Pride activists remain defiant after officials ban Pride celebrations: ‘We are not afraid’

Istanbul Pride appears to have been brought to a screeching halt after two Turkish governor’s banned all Pride-related events for a week. According to Ahval, both the Beyoğlu and Kadıköy district governors issued the ban on Monday (June 20), citing the Law on Demonstrations and Public Meetings to prevent all...

June 21, 2022

Anti-trans lobby group LGB Alliance to return to government-owned venue for conference

The LGB Alliance is reportedly set to return to the government-owned Queen Elizabeth II Centre for yet another conference. Last year, one of the largest conference spaces in central London hosted the anti-trans pressure group, with “gender-critical” figureheads such as Graham Lineham and Tory MP Jackie...

June 21, 2022

Hugo Boss releases a Pride Month collection celebrating queer icon Freddie Mercury

Hugo Boss released an apparel collection celebrating queer icon Freddie Mercury. To mark Pride Month the brand has launched the limited edition collection as part of its BOSS Legends series. For this capsule collection they’re paying tribute “to the attitude, vision and spirit” of the iconic Queen...

June 21, 2022

Disney to feature ‘first openly gay teen romance’ in new animated film Strange World

Upcoming animated Disney film Strange World is to feature the studio’s “first openly gay teen romance in a feature”, according to a production designer. The film, which stars Dennis Quaid, Lucy Liu, Gabrielle Union and Jaboukie Young-White, is scheduled for release in November. And, as Variety reports,...

June 21, 2022

Boris Johnson ridiculed for ‘hollow’ Pride Month message: ‘You are a disgrace’

Boris Johnson has been blasted for sending out a celebratory Pride Month message as his government increasingly takes aim at LGBTQ+ rights. In a video posted on the official UK prime minister Twitter account, Johnson said he was “proud” at how many LGBTQ+ people have sought asylum in the country from...