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John Davidson says homophobic tic was cut from BAFTAs broadcast
Activist John Davidson has said the BBC edited out a homophobic slur he involuntarily shouted after Alan Cumming made a joke referencing Peruvian bears during the British Academy of Film and Television Arts ceremony, while another offensive outburst aired in error. Davidson, who has Tourette Synd...
Discord delays age verification policy, says it made ‘mistakes’
Discord’s new age verification requirements have been delayed following mass backlash over privacy and data protection concerns. The instant messaging app confirmed on Tuesday (24 February) that it is pushing back an update that will require all adult users to undergo ID checks and face scans to ...
Who is Rafael Olarra, from high-profile job to famous ex-boyfriend
Rafael Olarra, who made headlines this week for hanging out with The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal, is much more than the actor’s new pal. The Argentinian native, 47, has a pretty high-profile career and is no stranger to hanging around with famous faces. Olarra, who was spotted spending time with...
EHRC concludes regulatory action on single-sex spaces review
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has said it will take no further action regarding its review of single-sex space policies The UK’s top human rights regulator confirmed last week that it had shuttered a policy review commissioned by the previous Tory government in 2024. Rishi Sunak...
Gay slurs ‘as serious’ as racism, says Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has called out the use of homophobic slurs and said that they should be treated with the same level of severity as racism. The football star’s comments come in the wake of a confrontation on the pitch in a Real Madrid-Benfica match in Lisbon last week. Real...
Trump targets trans minors and gender-affirming care in State of the Union address
In his State of the Union address on Tuesday (24 February), President Donald Trump pointed his focus towards transgender youth, specifically referencing the story of Sage Blair, a Virginia teenager who was invited to the State of the Union alongside her mother. In 2023 Blair’s mother, Michele sue...
Lisa Rinna addresses long-standing rumour about her husband Harry Hamlin’s sexuality
Lisa Rinna is shutting down rumours about her husband Harry Hamlin’s sexuality once and for all. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, who has been married to L.A. Law actor Harry Hamlin for almost 30 years, addressed the long-standing rumour that he is gay in her new memoir, You Better Beli...
You can now stay at the Heated Rivalry cottage – yes, THAT one
Heated Rivalry fans can now stay in the show’s infamous cottage – yes, that one – after it becomes available on Airbnb. Barlochan cottage, featured in episode six of the romantic drama, officially opens to guests on 3 March. Tucked away in a serene part of Muskoka, Canada, the villa sports three ...
Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid delays Unrivaled release as health worsens
Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid has delayed the release of Unrivaled after her health has worsened. In December last year, the 45-year-old novelist cited the steamy hockey romance’s popularity in helping her access better care more than two years following her Parkinson’s diagnosis. Parkinson...
Trans actress and activist fights tears as she recalls Eric Dane’s allyship
Trans actress and activist Alexandra Billings held back her tears as she recalled Eric Dane’s allyship in a moving video. Dane, who publicly announced that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as ALS in April last year, passed away on 19 February, surroun...
No, a trans politician didn’t say porn is ‘educational’, here’s what she actually said
Sorry, right-wingers, the claim that a trans lawmaker said pornography can be educational for LGBTQ+ young people simply isn’t true – here’s what she actually said. Minnesota Democrat Leigh Finke has been the subject of a misinformation campaign by right-wing media outlets after she publicly expr...
Judge stops Texas school districts banning LGBTQ+ clubs
In a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights in Texas, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of SB 12. SB 12 was the first law in the US explicitly banning LGBTQ+ student clubs. It also restricted diversity initiatives in public schools and banned teachers from referring to trans ...
Brandi Carlile raises $600,000 for families affected by ICE, says Trump voters have been ‘scammed’
Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile has raised more than $600,000 for families affected by the presence of US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Minneapolis. The lesbian “Who Believes In Angels?” singer, 44, appeared at the Target Center arena in the Minnesota city on Saturday, ...
Hilary Duff pays tribute to Lizzie McGuire co-star Robert Carradine as he dies
Robert Carradine, the actor who played Hilary Duff‘s dad in hit Disney Channel show Lizzie McGuire, has died aged 71. A statement released by his family said the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for almost two decades. “In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always ...
JoJo Siwa relaunches brand that made her multi-millionaire after personal change
JoJo Siwa has relaunched a brand that made her a multi-millionaire – and it’s had a personal update. The Celebrity Big Brother star, who confirmed her relationship with her fellow housemate Chris Hughes in June last year – even speaking publicly about wanting children and marriage – has released ...
GOP lawmaker revives bid to overturn same-sex marriage
A Republican lawmaker has once again revived a bid to overturn same-sex marriage protections in the US, claiming it threatens the stability of “society as a whole”. North Idaho GOP legislator Tony Wisniewski introduce a joint memorandum on Monday (23 February) that would call on the US Supreme Co...
Lesbian Action Group want to exclude trans women but say ‘we don’t hate them’
A gender-critical lesbian group is continuing its push to exclude trans women, but has said: “We don’t hate trans people.” The Victoria-based chapter of Lesbian Action Group (LAG) is appealing a Human Rights Commission ruling that prevents the exclusion of trans women from its public gatherings. ...
Star Trek’s first gay Klingon actor shares touching email from George Takei
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy actor Karim Diané has shared a “lovely” email of encouragement sent to him by icon George Takei. Diané plays Starfleet cadet Jay-Den Kraag, the franchise’s first out gay Klingon character. Posting to Instagram on 23 February, the actor shared a picture of himself and ...
Catherine Tate to take over role of Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary!
Doctor Who and The Catherine Tate Show star Catherine Tate is set to take over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in the West End smash, Oh, Mary! Comedian and LGBTQ+ ally Catherine Tate will take over from The Sandman star Mason Alexander Park in the coveted role from 27 April until 18 July. Oh, […]...
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