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Yuval Raphael represents Israel at Eurovision 2025

TV
Dec 05

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel’s participation

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Exclusive
Dec 05

Girlguiding leaders refuse to enforce ‘horrific’ trans ban

US
Dec 05

Rainbow bridge to memorialise kids’ dead pets vandalised – and everyone’s saying the same thing

A close-up of US president Donald Trump.

US
Dec 05

Trump plan would roll back rape-prevention protections for trans prisoners, leaked memo reveals

David Tennant on stage wearing a Protect The Dolls white t-shirt under a suit jacket

Celebrity
Dec 05

Doctor Who legend David Tennant wears trans ally ‘Protect The Dolls’ shirt on stage in Edinburgh

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Dec 05

Anne Healthcare directors say clinic ‘shouldn’t need to exist’

Japan's Prince Hisahito (C), accompanied by his parents Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, pose for media before his graduation ceremony of a junior high school affiliated with Ochanomizu University in Tokyo

Education
Dec 04

Women’s universities in Japan are slowly starting to accept trans students

Enoch Burke stood outside Wilson's Hospital School.

Europe
Dec 04

‘Anti-trans’ teacher Enoch Burke to spend Christmas in jail after refusing to stay away from school

Ashley James attends the "All's Fair" London Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on October 22, 2025 in London, England.

UK
Dec 04

ITV’s This Morning star Ashley James resigns as Girlguiding ambassador due to trans ban

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Dec 04

Girlguiding says it has no clue how many trans girls it will exclude under ban

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Dec 04

Ho ho ho-mosexuals! Dyke Santa contest draws stripping Father Christmases, femme Mrs Clauses and campy Grinches

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Dec 01

F1NN5TER ‘didn’t expect’ trans backlash over Anne Health announcement

Stills from Matt Nadel's documentary Cashing Out.

Exclusive
Dec 01

Jaw-dropping new documentary sheds light on controversial industry that profited from AIDS deaths

Tom Daley

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Nov 28

Tom Daley shares huge plans to make knitting ‘more accessible’ for everyone

TV
Nov 28

Drag Race UK victor discusses returning for All Stars All Winners– and what her dream cast would be

Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård attend the 'Pillion' Headline Gala at the 69th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall.

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Nov 28

Pillion’s Harry Melling says he was ‘very comfortable’ with Alexander Skarsgard sex scenes

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Nov 27

Michael Duffin tackled white supremacy – he’s taking on anti-LGBTQ+ hate next

Get to know know queer Wicked star Cynthia Erivo – including who she’s dating

Margaret Qualley had ‘instant’ chemistry with Aubrey Plaza in lesbian comedy Honey Don’t!

Tom Daley makes a splash with skimpy new Adidas swimwear range

Naomi Watts attends Balenciaga’s Paris Fashion Week show with trans daughter Kai

14 celebs proudly supporting their trans children, from Robert De Niro to Cher

Thai trans women go viral at military draft as they celebrate conscription exemptions

The best Drag Race lip-syncs of all time, as chosen by Drag Race queens

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Music
Dec 05

Lily Allen announces limited edition ‘USB butt plug’ version of West End Girl

Alan Carr in The Celebrity Traitors.

TV
Dec 05

Alan Carr breaks silence on Paloma Faith ‘fall-out’ after Celebrity Traitors betrayal

François Arnaud and Robbie GK from Heated Rivalry

TV
Dec 05

Get to know Heated Rivalry’s François Arnaud and Robbie GK as they take centre stage

François Arnaud in Heated Rivalry

TV
Dec 05

Heated Rivalry fans praise ‘perfectly done’ episode three as new hunk introduced

Celebrity
Dec 05

Sydney Sweeney’s hairstylist defends star’s ‘MAGA bob’ makeover following ‘wig’ jibe

Jacob Tierney, the showrunner behind Heated Rivalry

TV
Dec 04

Will there be a season two of hit gay hockey drama Heated Rivalry? Here’s what the director says

Jonathan Bailey has been paired with David Cornswet for Variety’s 'Actors on Actors'

Film
Dec 04

Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet paired for Actors on Actors – fans have thirsty response

Zendaya in the first look at Euphoria season three. (Eddy Chen/HBO)

TV
Dec 04

Everything we know about Euphoria season three including release and plot

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A group of shirtless men at a Pride event wearing multicoloured rabbit ears.

Dating
Dec 04

Grindr Unwrapped reveals fem tops dominate the UK – while Ireland is full of bears

Health
Dec 04

Story about cis men getting breast reductions goes viral – and everyone’s making the same point

Heated Rivalry still: Shane (Tracker actor Hudson Williams) and Ilya (Joker: Folie à Deux star Connor Storie) resting their heads together, both wearing suits

TV
Dec 03

Can you watch Heated Rivalry, the gay hockey romance in the UK?

Phillippa Phaneuf came out as a trans woman during a morning service on 23 November.

Religion
Dec 03

Pastor comes out as trans in moving service: ‘I’m giving up pretending to be a man’

Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov in Heated Rivalry

TV
Dec 03

Everything you need to know about Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie

Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander in Heated Rivalry

TV
Dec 03

Get to know Heated Rivalry’s breakout star Hudson Williams

A cartoon drawing of several Marvel superheroes.

Gaming
Dec 02

Marvel’s new beat ’em up video game features this lesser-known queer hero

Drag Race stars Sasha Colby, Yvie Oddly, Sasha Velour, Monet X Change and Bob The Drag Queen.

TV
Dec 02

Ranking all 17 seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race from worst to best ahead of season 18

UK
Aug 12

Trans groups urge businesses to oppose ‘harmful’ changes to EHRC guidance

Pride
Jun 04

Air Canada launches first flight staffed by all LGBTQ+ crew to celebrate Pride month

Pride
Jun 10

All of the companies who have released Pride Month 2025 collections despite Trump’s DEI crackdown

Lush has pulled out of its partnership with Download festival

UK
Jun 03

Lush ‘terminates Download Festival partnership’ over trans toilet policy

Apple iPad, iPhone and watch with Pride rainbow stripes

Pride
May 06

Apple unveils 2025 Pride Collection ‘to celebrate the strength and beauty of LGBTQ+ communities’

Pride
Jun 04

Hollister releases 2025 Pride collection despite anti-DEI climate in US

Business
Apr 24

Target footfall drops for 10th straight week amid boycott over ending DEI

Back view gay couple holding hands at the beach.

Travel
Feb 27

Misterb&b founder claims Meta removed adverts with LGBTQ+ content: ‘It feels like censorship’

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Vulva Keyring Coin Purses, a perfume bottle and a beer peing poured into a glass

Shopping
Nov 24

Ten truly awesome Christmas gifts you can buy to support queer-owned businesses

Lush Liberation bath bombs

Trans
Sep 09

Lush creates ‘luxurious’ trans flag bath bomb to support trans charities

Dolly Parton

Tickets
Jun 25

Dolly Parton announces mini Las Vegas residency after wrapping her last tour almost a decade ago

Graffiti and visual artist Keith Haring photographed with one of his paintings in April 1984. Photo by Jack Mitchell/Getty Images.

Shopping
May 15

LEGO celebrates late gay icon Keith Haring with new art set: ‘Want this so bad’

Troye Sivan holds his chest as he performances at Primavera Sounds 2024 in a vest top.

Music
Apr 18

Primavera Sound’s most iconic queer performances, from Troye Sivan to Ethel Cain

Stevie Nicks

Tickets
Apr 15

Stevie Nicks announces 2025 North America tour: Dates, tickets and presale info

Jonathan Van Ness

Tickets
Apr 03

Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness is bringing their Hot & Healed show to Australia and New Zealand

Sabrina Carpenter

Tickets
Feb 28

Sabrina Carpenter announces more North American dates for Short n’ Sweet Tour: ‘It’s even sweeter!’

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Dec 05

Girlguiding leaders refuse to enforce ‘horrific’ trans ban

A close-up of US president Donald Trump.

US
Dec 05

Trump plan would roll back rape-prevention protections for trans prisoners, leaked memo reveals

Ashley James attends the "All's Fair" London Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on October 22, 2025 in London, England.

UK
Dec 04

ITV’s This Morning star Ashley James resigns as Girlguiding ambassador due to trans ban

UK
Dec 04

Employee who complained about trans woman using female toilets loses discrimination case

Health
Dec 04

Story about cis men getting breast reductions goes viral – and everyone’s making the same point

Exclusive
Dec 04

Girlguiding says it has no clue how many trans girls it will exclude under ban

Trans
Dec 03

Trans men can now join the Women’s Institute under new policy

US
Dec 03

‘I’m trans and work in the military – I barely eat or drink to avoid bathroom ban’

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