LGBTQ+: News
Shweta Tripathi's debut production to explore queer love; Tillotama onboard
Actor Shweta Tripathi is set to make her production debut with a feature film titled Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan.
Netflix's 'Queer Eye' to end with Season 10
Netflix has announced that its popular reality show Queer Eye will conclude with its upcoming 10th season.
Assam couple's wedding shatters gender norms; transwoman marries man
In a historic move, a Guwahati-based transwoman, Taira Bhattacharjee, married her long-time partner and best friend, Bikramjit Sutradhar.
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Lily from 'Modern Family,' comes out as bisexual
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, the actor who played Lily Tucker-Pritchett in Modern Family, has come out as bisexual.
Reema Kagti-Zoya Akhtar's 'In Transit' explores non-binary lives; watch trailer
Amazon Prime Video is all set to premiere its latest docuseries, In Transit, on June 13.
Did homophobic harassment lead to 'Parks and Recreation' actor's murder?
Tristan Kern de Gonzales, the husband of the late actor Jonathan Joss (59), has alleged their former neighbor shot his husband after "years of threats" due to their sexual orientation.
'You have…medical evidence?': SC questions why trans can't donate blood
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over a blanket ban on blood donations by certain sections of society, including transgender persons and sex workers.
Lady Gaga concert bomb plot targeted LGBTQ+ community; 2 arrested
Brazilian Police successfully foiled a planned bomb attack on a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro.
Robert De Niro's daughter comes out as transgender
Airyn De Niro, Hollywood actors Robert De Niro and Toukie Smith's daughter, has come out as a transgender woman in her first-ever interview (with Them).
Bella Ramsey was hesitant about coming out as nonbinary
HBO's hit show The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey recently opened up about their decision to publicly identify as nonbinary.
'Heartstopper' isn't getting Season 4; to conclude with feature film
The beloved Netflix series, Heartstopper, will not be returning for a full fourth season. Instead, it will conclude with a feature film that will tie up all loose ends.
Sanjay Bangar's daughter exposes sexual harassment in cricket world
Anaya Bangar, trans daughter of former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar, has come forward with disturbing revelations about her experiences in the cricket world.
'A Nice Indian Boy' review—Charming rom-com powered by strong performances
Roshan Sethi's A Nice Indian Boy, headlined by Karan Soni and Mindhunter star Jonathan Groff, is a charming, humorous, and charismatic gay rom-com.
Hungary bans Pride parades, to use facial recognition on attendees
Hungary has passed a law banning Pride parades, a major blow to the country's LGBTQ+ community.
Director Onir calls for more 'queer voices' in films
Acclaimed filmmaker Onir will be presenting his latest film, We Are Faheem and Karun, at the prestigious BFI Flare 2025.
Netflix's U-turn: Will now fund Karla's Oscars trip
Karla Sofia Gascon, the first openly transgender actor nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars (for Emilia Pérez), will be attending the ceremony, courtesy of Netflix.
'Kuch Sapney Apne': Queer love story gets U/A certificate
In a landmark decision, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has given a U/A certificate to the upcoming queer love story, Kuch Sapney Apne.
Who's Karla Sofia Gascon? Trans actor making Oscar history
Karla Sofia Gascon, the star of the Spanish-language movie musical Emilia Perez, has made history as the first openly trans female actor to receive an Oscar nomination.
Why 'Squid Game' S02 doesn't have a trans actor
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the mastermind behind the global phenomenon Squid Game, has defended his choice of casting a cisgender actor in a transgender role for the show's upcoming second season.
Netflix renews LGBTQ+ series amid Japan's same-sex marriage debate
Netflix has renewed its groundbreaking Japanese reality series, The Boyfriend, for a second season.
This platform serves as LinkedIn for the LGBTQ+ community
Famm, a discovery platform for queer-owned brands, has launched a new social networking app, Famm Connect.
Lance Bass says CW fired him after coming out
Former *NSYNC member Lance Bass has revealed that his decision to come out as gay in 2006 cost him dearly in his career.
'Oppenheimer' star Emma Dumont comes out as non-binary, changes name
Emma Dumont, known for their role in the Academy Award-winning Oppenheimer, has come out as non-binary.
After Ford and Harley-Davidson, Walmart rolls back its DEI policies
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has announced a major rollback of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.
Hong Kong court rules for equal inheritance for same-sex couples
Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal has upheld earlier rulings granting equal inheritance rights and subsidized housing benefits to same-sex married couples.
Who is Robby Starbuck: Architect of Walmart's 'woke policy' rollback
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is overhauling its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
Trump may label transgenders as 'unfit' for US military service
President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, is reportedly planning to sign an executive order deeming transgender people "unfit" for military service.
'I am not ashamed': Singer Khalid comes out as gay
Khalid, the acclaimed singer behind hits like Young Dumb & Broke and Location, has come out as gay.
Who is Chanu Nimesha, Sri Lanka's 1st transgender parliamentary candidate
Chanu Nimesha, a 49-year-old Socialist Party of Sri Lanka member, is making history as the country's first openly transgender parliamentary candidate.
'Gladiator II': Denzel Washington's 'full-on' gay kiss was cut—but why
Denzel Washington, who stars in Ridley Scott's Gladiator II, has revealed that a major scene involving a same-sex "kiss of death" was cut from the final version of the film.
Sanjay Bangar's son transitions into woman, fights for trans cricketers
Anaya Bangar, daughter of former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar, has come out as a transgender woman. Formerly Aryan, she opened up about her journey on social media.
Trump wins: What Biden can do in remaining 73 days?
After Donald Trump's election victory, President Joe Biden has promised a peaceful transfer of power.
Deepa Mehta to back Onir's queer love story
Acclaimed filmmaker Deepa Mehta has collaborated with director Onir for his upcoming feature film, We Are Faheem & Karun.
'Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani' review: Loud, meaningless, and stereotypical
When JioCinema's Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani started with a voiceover, I was immediately haunted by the memories of Ghudchadi, another sub-standard JioCinema film which begins similarly.
Donald Trump more popular than Taylor Swift, shows poll
A recent poll conducted by the New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena College has found that former President Donald Trump is more popular than singer Taylor Swift.
Did Scooter Braun defend Taylor Swift against Donald Trump
Music executive Scooter Braun has come to singer Taylor Swift's defense after ex-US President Donald Trump publicly expressed his dislike for the pop star.
'A joke': Swifties unhappy with Taylor's 'friendship' with Trump supporter
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is facing criticism from fans for her association with Brittany Mahomes, a vocal supporter of former US President Donald Trump.
'Sodomy, lesbianism unnatural sex offenses': New textbook for medical students
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has introduced a new textbook for undergraduate medical students that labels sodomy and lesbianism as "unnatural sex offenses."
How being called 'pansy' during childhood caused trauma to KJo
Filmmaker Karan Johar recently opened up about his childhood experiences, revealing that he often felt "different from other boys."
LGBTQ+ individuals can open joint bank accounts: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry has said that there are no restrictions on LGBTQ+ individuals opening joint bank accounts.
India's LGBTQ+ community challenges blood donation ban in court
India's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) community is challenging a longstanding ban on blood donation.
'Entirely fake': Musk's transgender daughter publicly calls out his lies
Elon Musk, the high-profile tech entrepreneur, has been publicly disowned by his transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson.
LGBTQ+ dating app bolsters privacy for athletes at Paris Olympics
Grindr, the widely-used LGBTQ+ dating app, is implementing enhanced privacy measures for athletes participating in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
'We're all they/them': Abhay Deol on fluid sexuality, masculinity
Actor Abhay Deol recently bared it all while discussing sexuality during an interview with The Dirty Magazine.
'Sorry boys': Ye's ex-girlfriend Julia Fox comes out as lesbian
Julia Fox, the host of OMG Fashun and actor in Uncut Gems, publicly identified as a lesbian on Monday.
Supreme Court to revisit same-sex marriage verdict on July 10
The Supreme Court will review petitions contesting its ruling on same-sex marriages from last year on July 10.
'My Lady Jane' series outshines original book by altering plot
Amazon Prime Video's adaptation of the historical romance My Lady Jane has successfully averted a potential disaster by making a significant change to the original book's plot.
'Can't wait to be discriminated': Amber Ruffin comes out
Renowned talk show host, comedian, writer, and Tony Award nominee Amber Ruffin publicly announced her membership in the LGBTQ+ community on the final day of Pride Month.
LGBTQ+ film representation increases, TV depicts a decline: Luminate report
Shows and film executives are increasingly trying to increase diversity on-screen.