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Dylan Mulvaney shines on Broadway and feels stronger than ever
Dylan Mulvaney is performing on Broadway and says she has never felt stronger. She believes trans people are gifts to musical theater. Dylan Mulvaney is performing on Broadway. She says she is having the best time of her life. She feels happy and free on stage every night. Dylan is a well-known transgender woman. She became famous on social media. Many people love her. But some people online have been very cruel to her. They sent hate messages and tried to hurt her feelings. Now, Dylan says she has taken back her power. She does not let the haters control her anymore. Broadway has given her a new sense of strength and joy. She spoke openly about her experience. She said: 'I am having the…
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Fashion and identity: eight films that changed pop culture
Eight fashion films have deeply influenced pop culture. They tell more than clothing stories. They explore identity and self-discovery —…
Queer Artist Fakir Musafar Examined Sex and Spirit Via Body Modification
Fakir Musafar was a queer artist who explored sexuality and spirituality through body modification. His previously unseen works now…
Why 'The Devil Wears Prada' Matters So Much to LGBTQ+ Communities
'The Devil Wears Prada' has become cherished across LGBTQ+ communities since 2006. The film weaves together feminist and queer themes…
New Sapphic Hockey Rom-Com 'Skating the Line' Lands Publishing Deal
Author Shayna Douglas has signed publishing deals for her sapphic hockey romance novel 'Skating the Line'. The book follows two rival…
Why 'Hacks' Moves Viewers With a Made-Up 1970s Sitcom
The TV show 'Hacks' touches viewers deeply with a fictional 1970s sitcom. The episode 'Who's…
AAPI Heritage Month 2026: Books by Asian and Pacific Islander Authors
LGBTQ Reads marks AAPI Heritage Month 2026 with book picks. These titles feature Asian and Pacific…
May 2026: The Best LGBTQ+ Shows to Stream This Month
May 2026 brings exciting new LGBTQ+ content to Netflix, Paramount+ and HBO Max. Highlights include…
LGBTQ+ Events This Week: May 1-7
The Washington Blade shares LGBTQ+ events from May 1 to 7. These community events unite people in…
Community Backs Meg Thee Stallion, Doechii and Lady Gaga Collaborate, Plus LGBTQ+ Updates
The LGBTQ+ community rallies behind Meg Thee Stallion whilst exciting news about a Doechii and…
10 LGBTQ+ Films You Can Watch Free in the UK
BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 offer free LGBTQ+ films right now. Discover ten great movies without…
Gay romance novel Boyfriend Material is becoming a TV show
Alexis Hall's gay romance novel Boyfriend Material is being adapted for television. Production…
90s Throwback Drag Brunch: Logan Stone Debuts Show at Red Bear Brewing
Logan Stone is hosting a fresh 90s-themed drag brunch at Red Bear Brewing in Washington, D.C. The…
Share Your Pride Photos and Let Your Colours Shine
LGBTQ Nation invites people to submit their best Pride photos. The most meaningful pictures will…
The Devil Wears Prada 2: A Sharp Look at Magazine Crisis
The sequel to the beloved film releases 29 April. It humorously explores the magazine press…
Virgin Islands cast member wanted to 'convert' gay friends before big realisation
A Virgin Islands cast member has shared how her religious upbringing led her to want to 'convert' her gay friends. She later had a powerful realisation that completely changed her views. A cast member from the Channel 4 show Virgin Islands has opened up about her past views. She grew up in a strict religious environment. This made her believe she had to 'convert' her gay friends. The show Virgin Islands returned for its second series this week. Twelve new participants have joined the programme. They want to build confidence and gain life experience. The cast member shared her personal story on the show. She used to believe her gay friends needed to change. Her religion had taught her that…
Cynthia Erivo halts performance after spotting audience member filming
Cynthia Erivo stopped her one-woman show Dracula upon discovering an audience member filming…
Lesbian Visibility Day 2026: New Book Celebrates Lesbian Stories for Young Readers
Lesbian Visibility Day 2026 is coming soon, celebrating lesbian women and girls worldwide. A new middle grade book called 'When You're…
Outfest 2019 Unveils Complete Programme Featuring LGBTQ+ Films Worldwide
Outfest 2019 has unveiled its full film programme, showcasing LGBTQ+ movies from 33 countries in 26 languages. Key films include the…
Five Must-Read YA Books Featuring Transgender Main Characters
Five fantastic young adult novels with transgender protagonists in fantasy and science fiction…
NewFest Marks 30 Years: New York's LGBTQ Film Festival Reflects on Its Legacy
NewFest, New York's LGBTQ film festival, marks its 30th anniversary this year. Directors share thoughts on why queer film festivals remain…
Fat Swim: Celebrating Body Positivity in LGBTQ+ Communities
'Fat Swim' is an inclusive swimming event in Philadelphia. It celebrates body positivity within LGBTQ+ communities. The event creates a…
Mel B says she will always be open about her sexuality
Mel B, the Spice Girls singer, says she will always be open about her sexuality. She previously…
VisibLES Fest: a major lesbian celebration in Torremolinos
VisibLES Fest's inaugural edition proved hugely successful in Torremolinos. The festival combined…
Ashlyn Harris proud of Sophia Bush's coming-out as queer
Actress Sophia Bush has publicly come out as queer. Her friend Ashlyn Harris is proud of her…
Five Straight Actresses Playing Lesbian or Bisexual Characters on Television
Straight actresses often portray lesbian or bisexual characters on television and in film. This…
Dead To Me's Final Season: A Story About Love and Loss
Dead To Me's final season on Netflix gave viewers an emotional ending with strong LGBTQ+…
Two New Books Transform Our View of LGBTQ+ Cinema
Two new books by Laura Horak and Jacob Engelberg examine trans and bisexual cinema. They reshape…
Jim Queen: French animated film with gay characters arrives this summer
Jim Queen is a French animated film featuring gay characters. It releases in cinemas on 17 June…
Elliot Page on growing up queer: 'You carry a burden of shame'
Actor Elliot Page shares how difficult it was growing up queer. He describes the shame many LGBTQ+…
LGBTQ+ People Leaving Orthodox Judaism Communities
More LGBTQ+ people are leaving Orthodox Judaism. Its strict rules reject their identities. Many…
Berlin Opens Special Cemetery for LGBTQ+ People
Berlin will open a dedicated burial and memorial site for LGBTQ+ people on 17 May 2026.…
Christine McGuinness Says She Would Love to Have a Wife
Christine McGuinness has said she would love to have a wife one day after her divorce from Paddy…
Kieron Moore cried during audition for queer film Blue Film
Actor Kieron Moore revealed he cried during his audition for Blue Film, a new queer film about a sex worker's reunion with a former teacher. Moore will play the lead character Aaron Eagle opposite actor Reed Birney. Actor Kieron Moore has shared something very personal. He cried a lot during his audition for the new film Blue Film. He called it 'bawling his eyes out'. Blue Film tells the story of a sex worker named Aaron Eagle. Aaron has an unexpected reunion with a former teacher. The teacher is played by well-known actor Reed Birney. Kieron Moore will play the role of Aaron. This is an important and complex character. The story explores themes of identity and human connection. These are…
Trans icon Marina Summers to host Miss Universe Philippines
Drag Race star Marina Summers will be the first transgender person to host Miss Universe…
Kathy Griffin fibbed about cancer to dodge homophobic driver
Comedian Kathy Griffin made up a cancer story. She did this to escape a homophobic conversation with a private driver in Minnesota. She…
World Premiere of 'Everything, Devoured' Celebrates Queer Storytelling
Nonbinary playwright Katherine Gwynn has created a striking new ghost story. 'Everything, Devoured' is gaining attention for its powerful…
10 Banned LGBTQ+ Books for Teens That Build Strength and Identity
Ten important LGBTQ+ books for teens face bans across schools and libraries. These books help…
Harvey Fierstein on addiction and survival: 'After quitting, it takes five years to find yourself'
Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein speaks about addiction, loss, and his fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The 73-year-old actor and activist…
'Angry Son': A Thoughtful Film About LGBTQ+ Youth Today
'Angry Son' is a considerate Japanese film about a young person's identity struggles and family relationships. It offers an honest…
Salomé takes the stage with force at Les Arts Valencia
Strauss's opera Salomé arrives with great success at Palau de les Arts Valencia. Soprano Vida…
Queer historical film 'Rose' starring Sandra Hüller arrives in cinemas 30 April
The queer historical film 'Rose' with Sandra Hüller opens in cinemas on 30 April. Director Markus…
Berlin's Dragking Collective König Wins Rosa Courage Prize 2026
Berlin's dragking collective König has won the Rosa Courage Prize 2026. This award honours…
Veteran Actor Shines in Bold LGBTQ+ Play 'The Christophers'
'The Christophers' is a compelling new play featuring an acclaimed veteran actor in a leading…
Dating apps aren't working, so this man tried 47 hobbies instead
Gay writer Matt Bell grew tired of dating apps. He attempted 47 hobbies to find love offline. His…
The Rumour: Audrey Hepburn in a 1961 Lesbian Film
The Rumour is one of Hollywood's first films about lesbian love. This 1961 classic starring Audrey…
Leviticus: New Queer Horror Film About Conversion Therapy
Leviticus is a new queer horror film about conversion therapy. The first trailer is now available.…
Matthieu Blazy of Chanel in Time's Top 100 with Queer Personalities
Time released its Top 100 most influential figures for 2026. Several queer personalities from…
COC Netherlands celebrates 80-year milestone
COC Netherlands is marking its 80-year anniversary this year. The organisation is one of the…
Jonathan Van Ness speaks about 'bittersweet' end of Queer Eye
Jonathan Van Ness has called the end of Netflix's Queer Eye 'bittersweet'. The non-binary star…
Philadelphia queer women's sports bar owner responds to racism and transphobia allegations
Marsha's, a queer women's sports bar in Philadelphia, faces racism and transphobia allegations.…
Denver's Only Lesbian Bar Shuts Down Over Fundraising Row
Denver's sole lesbian bar has permanently shut its doors following a fundraising dispute that split the community. The closure reflects a wider trend of disappearing lesbian spaces across America. Denver has lost its only lesbian bar. The venue closed permanently after a difficult fundraising controversy. The bar provided a safe space for lesbian and LGBTQ+ women in Denver. It was amongst the very few lesbian bars still operating across America. Lesbian bars have been steadily disappearing nationwide for years. The closure followed a fundraising campaign that sparked serious conflict. The campaign aimed to raise funds to keep the bar operating. However, disagreements emerged about how the…
Gay Hockey Series Heated Rivalry Wins Prestigious Peabody Award
Gay hockey romance series Heated Rivalry has won a Peabody Award for its major cultural impact.…
Why Lesbian Day of Visibility Matters for Everyone
Lesbian Day of Visibility, celebrated on April 26, fights the erasure of lesbians inside and outside the LGBTQ+ community. The day is a…
The Hours: A Queer Classic That Won Nicole Kidman an Oscar
The Hours is a 2002 film that won Nicole Kidman an Oscar for playing Virginia Woolf. It is celebrated as a groundbreaking queer classic…
Peter Hujar: Gay Photographer Who Documented Life and Death
Peter Hujar was a gay photographer who recorded New York's underground scene beautifully. His…
TILDE Film Festival Returns with Fresh Talent
TILDE film festival returns to Melbourne in May 2026. The festival showcases films by transgender filmmakers across multiple venues under…
Washington D.C. Celebrates Lesbian Visibility Week with film screening and karaoke
Washington D.C. marks Lesbian Visibility Week with a documentary screening and karaoke evening. Local LGBTQ+ organisations are organising…
Madonna Returns at a Crucial Moment for the LGBTQ+ Community
Madonna returns as political tensions rise sharply across the region. For the LGBTQ+ community,…
Madonna Returns at Critical Moment for LGBTQ+ Community
Madonna announces a new album and the response is enormous. For many LGBTQ+ people, she symbolises…
COC Song Festival celebrates 30th edition in IJmuiden
The COC celebrates the 30th edition of the popular Song Festival in IJmuiden. The festival is an…
TILDE Film Festival Returns with Young Talent
The transgender film festival TILDE returns to Narrm in May 2026. The theme is 'Young Blood'. It…
Washington D.C. hosts week celebrating lesbian visibility across the city
Washington D.C. marks Lesbian Visibility Week with documentary screenings and karaoke nights.…
Madonna returns at the moment the LGBTQ+ community needs her most
Madonna announces a new album as the LGBTQ+ community recognises the perfect timing. This is not…
Progressive US college closes after financial crisis
Hampshire College in Massachusetts, known as LGBTQ+-friendly, shuts down. Years of financial…
Ella Morgan to be first transgender contestant on Celebrity SAS
Ella Morgan will become the first transgender contestant on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The…
COC Songfestival celebrates 30th edition in IJmuiden
The COC Songfestival marks its 30th anniversary in IJmuiden. The annual festival is a key…
Denver's Only Lesbian Bar Stays Open with Community Support
Denver's only lesbian bar faced closure but community stepped in. LGBTQ+ supporters raised tens of…
Hampshire College Will Close After Trustees Vote to End Operations
Hampshire College in Massachusetts will close after trustees voted to end operations. The school…
Podcast Cancels LGBTQ+ Guest After Booking Them for Faith Show
A queer person was dropped from a faith podcast after initial booking. The incident involved a show called 'Living My Faith.' A queer person was dropped from a faith podcast after initial booking. The incident involved a show called 'Living My Faith.' The guest was scheduled to record on March 31st. They had prepared for the interview and felt nervous but excited. The person said they were surprised when invited initially. Faith-based media often struggles with LGBTQ+ representation. Some religious podcasts welcome diverse voices. Others maintain traditional views instead. The guest had set up their recording equipment and microphone. They described feeling nervous in the good way. The…
Drag Race Star Denali Performs in Washington
Drag Race contestant Denali performed at nightclub Pitchers in Washington. The performance…
Caitlyn Jenner: 'I am a hypocrite' over Woman of the Year award
Caitlyn Jenner says in a podcast she is a hypocrite. She accepted a Woman of the Year award earlier. But she feels she does not deserve…
Denver Saves Only Lesbian Bar Through Community Crowdfunding
Denver's LGBTQ+ community raised 83,000 dollars to save The Pearl. It was the city's only lesbian bar facing closure after just one year.…
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