LGBTQ+: News
23 Apr 2025
HBOBella 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.
22 Apr 2025
Netflix'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.
18 Apr 2025
International Cricket Council (ICC)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.
07 Apr 2025
Movie Review'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.
19 Mar 2025
HungaryHungary 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.
02 Mar 2025
OnirDirector 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.
25 Feb 2025
NetflixNetflix'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.
07 Feb 2025
Central Board of Film Certification'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.
24 Jan 2025
Selena GomezWho'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.
18 Dec 2024
NetflixWhy '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.
16 Dec 2024
JapanNetflix renews LGBTQ+ series amid Japan's same-sex marriage debate
Netflix has renewed its groundbreaking Japanese reality series, The Boyfriend, for a second season.
09 Dec 2024
LinkedInThis 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.
06 Dec 2024
CelebrityLance 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.
06 Dec 2024
Christopher Nolan'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.
26 Nov 2024
WalmartAfter 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.
26 Nov 2024
ChinaHong 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.
26 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWho 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.
25 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump 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.
23 Nov 2024
Homosexuality'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.
14 Nov 2024
ColomboWho 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.
14 Nov 2024
Denzel Washington'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.
11 Nov 2024
MumbaiSanjay 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.
08 Nov 2024
CubaTrump 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.
25 Oct 2024
Deepa MehtaDeepa 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.
04 Oct 2024
Movie Review'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.
21 Sep 2024
Kamala HarrisDonald 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.
16 Sep 2024
Donald TrumpDid 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.
10 Sep 2024
Donald Trump'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.
04 Sep 2024
Madras High Court'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."
30 Aug 2024
Karan JoharHow 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."
30 Aug 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)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.
22 Aug 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaIndia'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.
26 Jul 2024
California'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.
25 Jul 2024
OlympicsLGBTQ+ 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.
25 Jul 2024
Abhay Deol'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.
09 Jul 2024
TikTok'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.
05 Jul 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme 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.
04 Jul 2024
Amazon'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.
01 Jul 2024
Hollywood'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.
13 Jun 2024
HollywoodLGBTQ+ film representation increases, TV depicts a decline: Luminate report
Shows and film executives are increasingly trying to increase diversity on-screen.
12 Jun 2024
Lok Sabha108 MPs of 18th LS vocal on LGBTQIA+ issues: Report
As many as 108 out of the 543 newly elected MPs in the 18th Lok Sabha have been "vocal" about LGBTQIA+ issues, according to Pinklist India, a digital archive advocating for India's queer community.
