LGBTQ

Former president Donald Trump brands US women's football team 'leftist maniacs' and targets Megan Rapinoe's purple hair in a rant. (Getty/Brandon Bell/Laurence Griffiths) Former president Donald Trump tried to burn Megan Rapinoe and the “wokesters” on the US women’s soccer team after they won bronze at the Olympics – and it failed so bad. Trump released a weird statement attacking the Olympic team after they beat Australia to win the bronze medal on Thursday (5 August). The rant included claiming the team would have won the gold if it wasn’t...

Minister for women and equalities Liz Truss, Conservative MP for South West Norfolk, arrives on Downing Street for a cabinet meeting in London, England on 20 October 2020. (Photo by David Cliff/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The Conservative government has been accused of “burying” key conversion therapy research which hit ministers’ desks over eight months ago. The report – led by by Coventry University – followed a call for people to share first-hand experiences of conversion therapy “in a medical, commercial or faith-based context”. It was commissioned over two years ago by...

Mary Trump believes Meghan McCain lacks "the courage" to have a conversation with her on The View. (YouTube/The View) Mary Trump, former president Donald Trump’s niece, believes Meghan McCain lacks “the courage” to face her in a debate on The View. Trump appeared on The View to promote her new book, The Reckoning, in which she discusses the “national trauma” caused by the former president. The author denounced her uncle and his followers for perpetuating the “big lie” about the “election being stolen” and participating in the 6 January insurrection...

Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio dedicated her historic silver Olympic medal to the LGBT+ community, calling on them to “go forward” and fight for their rights. Petecio made history on Tuesday (3 August) when she secured silver in the Women’s Featherweight Boxing, becoming the first Filipino female boxer ever to win an Olympic medal. After a nail-biting showdown the boxer narrowly lost to Japan’s Sena Irie via an unanimous decision, but showed nothing but pride as she honoured the LGBT+ community with her win. “I am proud to be part of...

Romania's Roxen performs during the first semi-final of the 65th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 on 18 May 2021. (Getty/KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP) Eurovision star Roxen has come out as non-binary in a powerful, open conversation with fans on TikTok. Roxen – real name Larisa Roxana Giurgiu – was chosen in 2020 to represent Romania at Eurovision, but the international singing competition was cancelled that year due to COVID-19. Romanian broadcaster TVR announced Roxen would reprise their role as the representative during the 2021 competition, where they came in 12th...

Laurel Hubbard speaks to media after competing in the Tokyo Olympic Games (Laurence Griffiths/Getty) Laurel Hubbard says she will likely retire after becoming the first out trans woman to compete in the Olympic Games. On Tuesday (3 August) Hubbard gave her first interview since being selected for the New Zealand team, looking understandably nervous as she admitted her discomfort at being the centre of attention. Clasping her hands tightly as she spoke, she explained that she’d never sought publicity and exposure, nor does she regard herself a role model or...

DaBaby performs on stage during Rolling Loud at Hard Rock Stadium on 25 July 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Getty/Rich Fury) DaBaby has issued a limp apology after his ugly “homophobic” rant about gay people and those living with HIV that led to several festivals dropping him. The rapper apologised in a lengthy statement Monday (2 August) on his Instagram. He claimed he is educating himself and will “learn from his mistakes”. His apology begins with the rapper lamenting over social media and the swift backlash to his vile rant...

Aston Martin's German driver Sebastian Vettel at the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix. (AFP via Getty/ Pool/ FLORION GOGA) German Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel has been reprimanded for not removing his Pride t-shirt during the national anthem at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The motor racing competition took place Sunday (1 August) in Budapest, Hungary, where a new law bans the portrayal of LGBT+ people in media, school materials and advertisements. According to Reuters, Aston Martin’s Vettel was wearing a rainbow top that read “same love”, while three other drivers...

DaBaby’s “homophobic” rant is continuing to cost him as Lollapalooza announces it is dropping him from the festival lineup. The North Carolina rapper was scheduled to perform at the the long-running festival tonight (1 August), until organisers confirmed that his set had been pulled. The announcement was made in a statement on Lollapalooza’s Twitter page, which explained the event is founded on “respect” and “love” and that Young Thug would be taking over the rapper’s original slot. “Lollapalooza was founded on diversity, inclusivity, respect, and love,” organisers said. “With that...

Tom Daley and Alan Carr are among the celebs approached for Strictly Come Dancing's all-male dance pairing (Alex Pantling/Tim P Whitby/Getty) Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly signed up a celebrity for its first all-male dance pairing following the success of Nicola Adams and Katya Jones last year. Comedian Alan Carr and Olympic diver Tom Daley are among the famous faces approached by the BBC for the primetime show, according to The Sun. The celebrity, who has yet to be announced, will be partnered with professional dancer Graziano Di Prima after...

CauseImEd. (Twitch) “I’m not much interested in… physical stuff,” says Parvati. Ed’s face slowly widens into a grin as the realisation hits him. He points at the flag behind him. This is what asexual representation looks like. “When I figured out that was , it was like getting a surprise birthday party for me,” says Twitch streamer CauseImEd. “It felt like there was somebody there that was there specifically for me”. Ed was playing Obsidian’s space RPG The Outer Worlds and while he knew the game included ace representation, he...

LGBT+ rights campaigners complain of a 'culture of disbelief' in the Home Office's treatment of LGBT+ asylum seekers. (Peter Macdiarmid/Getty) The British government failed to put in place crucial systems to protect detained asylum seekers living with HIV, a High Court judge has ruled. A Congolese man, 28, went without antiretroviral medication for three days after being detained by officials from the Home Office, the government department responsible for migration and security. In denying the man, known as CSM, life-saving medication, the Home Office breached article three of the European Convention...

Supporters of the #FreeBritney movement flew to Los Angeles from across the US to protest. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Britney Spears fans are furiously trying to have her former attorney Samuel Ingham investigated by the state bar amid her turbulent conservatorship battle. Ingham served as Britney’s probate lawyer for 13 years before resigning following the singer’s explosive court testimony, in which she said she didn’t know how to end the conservatorship. Now, the grassroots movement that has rallied for years to “Free Britney” are urging fans to submit complaints to the...

Kristin Chenoweth in Schmigadoon. (Getty/Apple) Bonafide gay icon Kristin Chenoweth wants LGBT+ people to know that God made them exactly as they are.  The legend of stage and screen is a Christian who holds her faith close, but she is deeply aware of the harm religion has caused to her queer fans. This is one of the reasons she was so keen to play Mildred, a staunchly conservative homophobe, in Apple TV’s new musical comedy series Schmigadoon!  The series follows Josh (Keegan Michael-Key) and Melissa (Cecily Strong) as they accidentally...