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Hollyoaks Lucas Hay star hospitalised after being bitten by monkey
Hollyoaks star Oscar Curtis was hospitalised after being bitten by a monkey while on holiday in India. Curtis, who plays gay character Lucas Hay in the series – and whose tumultuous storyline has included undergoing conversion therapy, was bitten by a monkey while on holiday in India. On Monday ...
Jim Carrey representatives deny Alexis Stone’s imposter conspiracy claim
The latest conspiracy to grip the internet is that the transformative make up artist Alexis Stone was a Jim Carrey imposter at the 2026 Cesar Film Awards. Carrey’s representatives have now responded. The internet was divided, as many claimed that the actor looked considerably different. Then, dra...
How Scary Movie 6’s they/them joke normalises non-binary inclusion in film
Pronouns are a sensitive subject. They shouldn’t be, given how we use them daily, yet their mere mention triggers a deluge of remarks from both within and outside the LGBTQIA+ community. Look no further than the swift backlash Scary Movie 6’s trailer has received as evidence of that. At the cent...
Clip of Texas representative’s speech against Christian nationalists goes viral
A clip of Texas state representative James Talarico’s speech against Christian nationalists is circulating on social media, nearly a year after he delivered it. The fierce LGBTQ+ ally, who has continually spoke out against the homophobic, sexist and racist laws, gave the powerful speech at a Huma...
Hilary Knight admits one regret after proposing at the Winter Olympics
American ice hockey legend Hilary Knight has shared the one crucial error she made when proposing to her girlfriend, USA speed skater Brittany Bowe. The day before Knight’s gold medal game, she got down on one knee at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. The 36-year-old, who is the captain of the Seatt...
Why Connor Storrie’s Saturday Night Live ‘Tourette’s’ sketch caused uproar
Three days on from Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie’s Saturday Night Live debut, and the internet is still talking about it. While there’s plenty of praise for Storrie’s first appearance on the adored US sketch show – his performance was “playful”, “touching” and “laugh out loud” as New York Ma...
MAFS star confirms same-sex romance after split from TV groom
Married At First Sight (MAFS) Australia star Julia Vogl has confirmed that she’s in a same-sex romance after splitting from her TV groom. On MAFS Australia, Vogl, who made history as the show’s first openly bisexual bride, was paired with Queensland-based entrepreneur Grayson McIvor, who she was...
All to know on Netflix’s Harry Styles One Night in Manchester including strict rule
To celebrate his album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, Harry Styles’ One Night in Manchester will be available to stream on Netflix. The streaming platform will be host to the first live performance of the icon’s highly anticipated fourth studio album. This will be the 32-year-old pop sta...
Supreme Court blocks California law preventing schools outing trans kids to parents
The US Supreme Court has blocked a law which prevented teachers from outing trans pupils to their parents, halting a policy the state said was to protect youngsters from harm. The emergency appeal was brought by a group of religious parents and educators who opposed school policies in the state t...
GK Barry to play Soccer Aid 2026 after Women’s League cup drama
Soccer Aid is back for 2026, and a number of LGBTQ+ stars will take to the pitch, including Jill Scott and GK Barry. Soccer Aid, the world’s biggest charity football match, has been held annually since 2018 and continues to raise millions for UNICEF. The match will see England, managed by Robbie ...
How to vote as a trans person in the May 2026 local elections
Ahead of the local elections in May, the Electoral Commission has shared important guidance for trans and non-binary voters, including the ID they need to bring and the ways they can cast their ballot. This year’s local elections will take place on on Thursday, 7 May, 2026 with 4,851 council seat...
Tiffany Pollard shares pronouns after coming out as non-binary
Reality TV star Tiffany ‘New York’ Pollard has confirmed which pronouns they use, six months after coming out as non-binary. The House of Villains and Celebrity Big Brother star, 44, spoke briefly about their gender identity during an interview with comedian Ziwe on her YouTube channel. Asked by ...
Joe Locke wins first Emmy for Heartstopper role: ‘So deserved!!!’
Heartstopper star Joe Locke is officially an Emmy Award winner. The 22-year-old actor won the Outstanding Lead Performer in a Preschool, Children’s or Young Teen Program category at last night’s (2 March) Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, for his role as queer teen Charlie Spring in Netflix seri...
Women’s Institute vows to ‘find ways to keep welcoming trans women’ after ban
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes has vowed to “find ways to keep welcoming trans women” after a nationwide trans ban, including introducing “new sisterhood groups”. On 16 April 2025, the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland vs Scottish Ministers decided the prote...
Make up artist Alexis Stone claims to be Jim Carrey imposter after clone conspiracy
Transformative make up artist Alexis Stone has claimed that they were a Jim Carrey imposter after conspiracies floated about the actor’s clone. The supposed revelation has divided the internet. Carrey, best known for his comedic roles, made a rare appearance at the 2026 Cesar Film Awards on Thur...
Temporary refugee status poses ‘constant threat’ to LGBTQ+ asylum seekers: ‘Horribly inhumane’
Asylum seekers given refugee status in the UK will now only be offered protection for a temporary time, a change which will put vulnerable LGBTQ+ at constant risk of danger, a charity has warned. Home secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the move as part of a shake-up of the government’s asylum ru...
Lyft offers rides to trans Kansas residents as driving licenses voided
After Kansas brought in a law banning trans people from using driving licenses that align with their chosen identity, Lyft is offering the community discounted rides. The sweeping anti-trans bill, SB244, bans trans and non-binary Kansans from using public toilets and locker rooms consistent with ...
Scream 7 star Anna Camp apologises for sharing post about film’s boycott
Scream 7 actress Anna Camp has apologised after sharing an Instagram post which condemned people boycotting the new horror movie. A post shared by the SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers Podcast Instagram account celebrated the fact that the new Scream film grossed almost $100 million at the global box o...
Bridgerton boss calls Benedict’s bisexual coming out a ‘beautiful moment’
Now that the entirety of season four of Bridgerton is out, one showrunner has weighed in on bisexual Benedict Bridgerton‘s (Luke Thompson) heartfelt coming-out scene. Spoilers for Bridgerton season four incoming! Though season four of the hit Netflix show follows Benedict and love interest Sophi...
Woman jailed for wearing ‘Allah is a lesbian’ T-shirt faces arm amputation
A woman who was handed a prison sentence for wearing a T-shirt that read ‘Allah is a lesbian’ is now facing her arm being amputated in jail, amid declining health. Ibtissame Lachgar, a feminist activist who campaigns on women’s and LGBTQ+ issues, was arrested in August 2025 and subsequently hande...
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