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67 Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Passed in 2025 Across 21 U.S. States Amid Surge in Legislative...
Despite the visibility and support, 2025 has already surpassed previous years in anti-LGBTQ+ lawmaking. According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a staggering...
Queensland Man Jailed After Grindr Vigilante Attack
A 20-year-old Queensland man has pleaded guilty to a violent, premeditated assault and robbery against another man he lured through a fake Grindr profile.
Blake...
NFL Star Christian Wilkins Reportedly Cut by Raiders After Kissing Teammate
NFL defensive tackle Christian Wilkins has reportedly been released by the Las Vegas Raiders following an incident in which he kissed a teammate on...
U.S Department of Education Orders End to Trans-Inclusive Policies in Virginia Schools
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has directed five school districts in Northern Virginia to immediately revoke their trans-inclusive bathroom and locker room policies,...
Heartstopper Stars Bid Farewell as Filming Wraps on Final Film
It’s the end of an era for Heartstopper fans: filming for the upcoming Heartstopper movie, Heartstopper Forever, has officially wrapped in London.
The Netflix film,...
Theo James Sends Internet into Meltdown with Steamy Dolce & Gabbana Speedo Shoot
The White Lotus star had fans in a tailspin after slipping into a barely-there white Speedo for Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue fragrance campaign,...
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Heartstopper Stars Bid Farewell as Filming Wraps on Final Film
It’s the end of an era for Heartstopper fans: filming for the upcoming Heartstopper movie, Heartstopper Forever, has officially wrapped in London.
The Netflix film,...
Theo James Sends Internet into Meltdown with Steamy Dolce & Gabbana Speedo Shoot
The White Lotus star had fans in a tailspin after slipping into a barely-there white Speedo for Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue fragrance campaign,...
Troye Sivan Drops Spanish Debut in Dreamy Collab with Queer Spanish Heartthrob Guitarricadelafuente
Australian pop star Troye Sivan has reunited with Spanish singer-songwriter Guitarricadelafuente for a mesmerising new remix — and this time, he’s singing en español.
The...
ARTS AND CULTURE
Heartstopper Stars Spotted Filming Emotional Scenes for Final Movie in UK
Excitement is building as fans of Heartstopper were treated to surprise glimpses of Kit Connor and Joe Locke filming scenes for the upcoming feature-length...
“Baby Cheeses” and Queers Fans: Peter Rowsthorn Looks Back on Kath & Kim
Comedian and actor Peter Rowsthorn, best known for playing Brett in the beloved Australian sitcom Kath & Kim, has shared heartfelt reflections on the...
Poetry in Motion: Desire on the Highway Shoulder
Sometimes, art is just art. And sometimes, it’s an unapologetic invitation to indulge, draped in verse, wrapped in tight briefs, and pulsing with raw,...
LIFESTYLE
NFL Star Christian Wilkins Reportedly Cut by Raiders After Kissing Teammate
NFL defensive tackle Christian Wilkins has reportedly been released by the Las Vegas Raiders following an incident in which he kissed a teammate on...
LGBTQIA+ Health Q&A: Mental Wellness and HIV Prevention with Tend
Q - Trans rights are going backwards overseas, and attempts to do the same over here have given me crazy anxiety in recent months....
US Olympic Committee Bans Trans Women Amid Trump Directive
The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has quietly implemented a ban preventing trans women from participating in women’s sports, aligning itself with a...
EVENTS
Winter Pride 2025 – YOUR EX’s Must‑Attend Events
Winter Pride 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable celebration of rainbow culture in Queenstown—and we’ve hand‑picked the events we’re absolutely buzzing for....
“I’m Gonna Give It to You — Anally!” Lawrence Chaney on Their BIG Palmy...
Ahead of their New Zealand debut on Saturday 4 October, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Lawrence Chaney (they/them) opens up about moving to Vegas,...
Angus McDougall on Why NZFW 2025 is Fashion for All
Fashion Your First Time At Fashion Week? Let Me Show You Around! As New Zealand Fashion Week 2025 opens its doors to the public...
OPINION
No Rainbows, Still Radical: My First Queer Wedding
Jessie Lewthwaite reflects on attending her first gay wedding and how queers have defied old fears to embrace love on our own terms.
Having moved...
Frayed Tendrils: Holding Tight to Queer History
Jennifer Shields reflects on the significance of Queer History Month and the enduring presence of LGBTQ+ communities across time.
Happy Queer History Month, Aotearoa –...
Opinion: Why the UK’s Progress Leaves Trans People Behind
Craig Young reflects on the UK's contradictory reforms—advancing abortion and euthanasia rights while backsliding on trans issues, and warns NZ not to follow suit.
The...
GIVEAWAYS
Star Wars Fans, This One’s for You: Win a CASETiFY Darth Vader Case
The Force is strong with this one. We’ve teamed up with CASETiFY to give one lucky reader a limited-edition Darth Vader™ AirPods Case—a must-have...
Rock & Rave Reimagined – Win Tickets to the Ultimate Orchestral Night Out
Two epic shows. One unforgettable night. We’re giving away 2x combo tickets to Synthony Origins and Full Metal Orchestra, hitting Spark Arena on 26...
Win a Vinyl Copy of Barbra Streisand’s The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two
We’re giving three lucky readers the chance to win a vinyl copy of Barbra Streisand’s latest studio album, The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume...
TRAVEL
Big Apple Energy Matt Fistonich explores NYC’s queer culture staying in Manhattan’s gay heart,...
New York City isn’t just a destination — it’s a queer rite of passage. It’s voguing in the Village, sipping cosmos in Chelsea, drag...
Winter Pride 2025 – YOUR EX’s Must‑Attend Events
Winter Pride 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable celebration of rainbow culture in Queenstown—and we’ve hand‑picked the events we’re absolutely buzzing for....
March, Dance, Repeat: Inside WorldPride DC From Parades to Politics
The U.S. capital shone as bright as its famous monuments for WorldPride this year, and I had the glitter-soaked pleasure of soaking up the...
