Queer icons Elton John and Brandi Carlile to release collaborative new album

“Zaddy,” “oh my god” and “a loss for the heterosexuals” are just a few of the many relatable, and NSFW, fan reactions to these new Jonathan Bailey photos.

Elon Musk has announced that HIV/AIDS relief administered through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been halted globally under the cost-cutting measures of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

MEXICALI, Mexico — Marlon, a 35-year-old man from Guatemala, used the CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) One app to schedule an appointment that would have allowed him to enter the U.S. at a port of entry.

An upscale senior and assisted living apartment building located two blocks from Dupont Circle, which is scheduled to hold a grand opening ceremony on Feb. 12, has announced it is “LGBTQ+ friendly.”

Ahead of the release of her memoir ‘Love in Exile’, Shon Faye talks T4T relationships, the universality of heartbreak, and her hopes for her male readers.

Jonathan Bailey joins forces with Scarlett Johansson in the first trailer for Jurassic World: Rebirth.

Second Chances for Virgin Media where I shared my journey in sobriety, the production team sent me to speak to psychotherapist, David Mooney, who is also a renowned Movement Medicine Teacher. A post shared by Mind The Gap Films (@mindthegapfilms)This was part of the activities I had to engage in to give more meaning to my journey in the series. In one of the sessions, David explained to me the neuroscience of dance and how dancing has a significant impact on the nervous system benefiting both the brain and the body in different ways: it enhances neuroplasticity, boosts dopamine and serotonin, strengthens the motor system, reduces stress and anxiety, improves memory and cognitive function, enhances proprioception and reflexes and delays neurodegenerative diseases.As you can see, the benefits are powerful for our brain, body, heart and soul.I was beyond fascinated when I was presented with this wealth of scientific information.

University of Limerick (UL) students are holding a public vigil on Thursday, February 6, demanding justice for Joe Drennan, a 21-year-old journalist who was killed in a tragic hit-and-run in October 2023. Joe Drennan was a talented journalism student, the editor of Limerick Voice, and a beloved GCN contributor.

Donald Trump has announced his plan for the US to “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently displace the 1.8 million Palestinians living there to settlements in Jordan and Egypt.

Tarlos’ journey on 9-1-1: Lone Star has come to an end, and fans (including us) are devastated.

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This fan favourite Red, White & Royal Blue character is set to appear in the highly anticipated sequel.

Russell Tovey has opened up about his Plainclothes sex scenes with Tom Blyth.

Rechter VS blokkeert sturen transgender vrouwen naar mannengevangenis Een Amerikaanse rechter heeft het bevel van president Donald Trump om alle transgender vrouwen in federale gevangenissen naar mannengevangenissen te sturen geblokkeerd.

Lambda Legal, the ACLU, and the ACLU of Maryland, joined by the law firms Hogan Lovells and Jenner & Block, have sued the Trump-Vance administration over its issuance of an executive order banning gender affirming care nationwide for patients younger than 19.

Troye Sivan has shared new details about his next project. 

After decades of being a cash-only business, The Hidden Door will begin accepting credit card payments, effective Monday, Feb. 10, when the bar opens.

Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Fife, for 30 years, took Fife Health Board and Dr Beth Upton to an employment tribunal after being suspended over an incident on Christmas Eve 2023 in the female changing rooms. Dr Upton began working with Ms Peggie in the A&E department in August 2023, before three incidents in the female changing rooms, the tribunal heard.Ms Peggie said her issues were not with Dr Upton but with sharing the female changing room, and she took issue with NHS decision-making, the tribunal in Dundee was told.

In 2022, on an oppressively hot and humid day in June, I stood in line with others outside a White House security entrance, sweating but excited to attend former President Joe Biden’s Pride celebration. It was my first time, and I was thrilled to receive an invitation as an intersex activist.

Bangkok Post.Anukool said there is growing acceptance of diverse gender identities, and acknowledged that transgender individuals may often require hormone therapy to assist them in transitioning until their physical appearance aligns with their gender identity.As part of its budget planning for 2025, the National Health Security Board approved 145.63 million baht to provide health services, including hormone therapy, to approximately 200,000 transgender citizens of the country.According to the Asia Pacific Transgender Network, there are believed to be approximately 314,808 transgender individuals living in Thailand.Thailand has long been considered one of the more LGBTQ-friendly countries in Asia. Its public opinion polls show overwhelming support for same-sex marriage rights, and it has a reputation as a destination where transgender individuals can seek out gender-affirming health care.Because the country’s economy depends heavily on tourism, it has begun courting LGBTQ tourists.

Editor’s note: International News Editor Michael K. Lavers is on assignment in Mexico to cover the impact that President Donald Trump’s immigration policies are having on LGBTQ migrants and asylum seekers.

PFLAG National and GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality, along with several transgender young adults and families with transgender youth, today (Tuesday, Feb. 4) filed a joint lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s recent executive order attempting to shut down access to necessary medical care for transgender people under 19 nationwide.

In the program director’s notes for Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill by Lyric Stage, the playwright recalls her boyfriend seeing Billie Holiday perform for some seven people in 1959 at a dive bar three months before she died. That left a haunting image for Lanie Robertson. In response, she wrote Lady Day as “an attempt to rid myself of that ghost.” The question is: Did she succeed?

Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Wednesday that would prevent transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports.After campaigning heavily about transgender issues, one of Trump's first executive orders declared that there are only two genders - "male and female." Last week, Trump signed another executive order instructing agencies to ensure that hospitals receiving federal research and education grants "end the chemical and surgical mutilation of children." He also signed an order to prevent transgender service members within the military.On Monday, New York Attorney General Letitia James informed hospitals that they would violate state law if they complied with an executive order from Trump, which aims to curtail federal funding for gender-affirming care for young people, would violate state law. While gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth is relatively uncommon, it has been the focus of intense political debate.Republican Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina sent Newsweek a statement saying she will stand next to Trump while he signs the Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports Executive Order on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.Mace has been a proponent of seeking to ban transgender women from using women's bathrooms at the U.S.

EXCLUSIVE: Jesse Collins Entertainment and Concord Originals are partnering on a biopic of Robert Johnson, the influential musician nicknamed the King of the Delta Blues.

Elliot Page has been cast in Christopher Nolan’s next project, an adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. With other major names already in the cast, the film is set to be one of the director’s most ambitious projects.

A reboot of the iconic Buffy the Vampire Slayer is in the works and Sarah Michelle Gellar is expected to return as the titular character. According to Variety, the sequel series is nearing a pilot order at Hulu, with Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao attached as director and Dolly Parton on board as an executive producer.

Officials with five local LGBTQ community organizations and officials with another four groups that also provide services for LGBTQ D.C. residents testified before a D.C. Council performance oversight hearing on Jan. 30 that examined the work of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs.

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As Donald Trump’s second administration takes shape, what have his picks done throughout their careers regarding LGBTQ issues? Here are complete track records for eight of his key players.

Leo Woodall has embraced the “new territory” that comes with portraying his queer character in Prime Target. 

wrote. “Last night, my 70 year old mother begged me to take my brother to another country and never return. She was shaking with fear.

The 67th Grammy Awards featured debut performances by LGBTQ megastars Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Doechii — all of whom also won awards at Sunday’s awards ceremony, making the gay sons and thot daughters of the queer and trans world rejoice.

LGBTQ+ artists took centre stage at the 2025 Grammy Awards, emerging as winners from some of the night’s most prestigious categories. Hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, the 67th annual ceremony took place on Sunday, February 2, honouring achievements in music as chosen by members of the Recording Academy.

Released on February 2, the new documentary Boyzone: No Matter What is receiving widespread praise for its honest portrayal of the Irish boyband. Covering their journey to peak popularity and beyond, the documentary also explores gay band member Stephen Gately’s story, as well as his untimely passing.

MEXICO CITY — Then-President Donald Trump on July 16, 2018, defended Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference that took place in Helsinki after they met. I watched it happen on live television while I was on assignment in Mexico City. This disgusting spectacle prompted me to write an op-ed about how the U.S. no longer stood for human rights around the world.

La cantante británica protagonizará la película, basada en una idea original suya.

On Tuesday, January 21, during Donald Trump’s inaugural prayer service at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde made a heartfelt plea for mercy on behalf of marginalised communities. Addressing the president directly, she urged him to consider the fears of minority groups, including LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, and families at risk of separation.

Geld beschikbaar voor initiatieven die bijdragen aan zichtbaarheid en emancipatie In dit licht stelt Stichting Pride Amsterdam eneuro;150.000 ter beschikking voor activiteiten die bijdragen aan de zichtbaarheid, emancipatie en inclusiv...

Gezondheidsdienst VS: stop per direct met publicatie onderzoek over transgender personen. De Amerikaanse gezondheidsdienst CDC heeft zijn wetenschappers per mail opgedragen om direct te stoppen met elke vakpublicatie enlsquo;die reclame maakt voor, of gebruikt maakt van genderideologieenrsquo;.

Newsweek sought email comment from Target on Tuesday.The case stems from a major consumer backlash against Target's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative and feeds into a wider debate about diversity policies.Target displayed pro-LGBT items in May, 2023, and removed any reference to Target's toys being for boys or girls. This led to a conservative backlash and consumer boycott.Target is now facing a class action lawsuit from investors who lost money on its shares.

The Hollywood Reporter, Gascón responded to the massive public backlash by setting up an interview with CNN en Español, “without the involvement of anyone working on the film, which was distributed by Netflix.”The performer offered, “my most sincere apologies to all the people who may have felt offended by the ways I express myself in my past, in my present and in my future,” but vowed not to step down from the nomination during the tearful interview.“I cannot renounce a nomination because what I have done is a job and what is being valued is my acting work,” Gascón told anchor Juan Carlos Arciniegas, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “And I cannot renounce a nomination either because I have not committed any crime nor have I harmed anyone.

Cleve Jones has been speaking out about Donald Trump‘s return to the White House.Jones, 70, a long-term HIV survivor, was co-founder of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation in 1983. He also conceived the idea for the AIDS Memorial Quilt and wrote the memoir, When We Rise: My Life in the Movement.Jones sat down for a lengthy interview with Tim Muphy for the latter’s ‘Caftan Chronicles’ substack. Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Murphy has made this interview public so as many people as possible can read it.Trump’s return to the White House has been marked by the signing of dozens of executive orders.

Dancing with the Stars, winning over our hearts with his rendition of the Viennese Waltz to Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” and a very gay take on the cha-cha-cha set to Troye Sivan’s “Rush.”But this past week, Woolley put forth his most meaningful showing to date. Along with partner Alexandra Vladimirov, the taekwondo master performed an American Smooth to “Grace” by The Wolfe Tones, a song that’s synonymous with another queer Irish Olympian, who happened to be in attendance. Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.We’re talking about trailblazing boxer Kellie Harrington, who sang the anthem when she won gold in Paris.

dust snow settled on Sundance 2025, the best and buzziest films or the fest were the queer ones, introducing the world to exciting new talent, receiving rapturous standing ovations, and (in many cases) taking some of the program’s top juried prizes and audiences awards.To recap the best of the fest, we’ve gone ahead and listed our 10 favorites below (in alphabetical order), and bestowed each with a very special, very gay superlative of its own. So, read on and take note, because these for the LGBTQ+ films & names we’re going to be talking about all year long!Two buzzy Sundance films look at the history of cruising through a new lens: The ’90s-set ‘Plainclothes’ and the 1700s-set ‘Sweetheart.’Documentary filmmaker Ryan White has a knack for telling stories about why larger-than-life pop culture icons matter (from Ask Dr. Ruth to Pamela: A Love Story), but his latest is a decidedly more intimate affair, honing in on the relationship between queer poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as the former copes with a cancer diagnosis.

All There Is” that explores the topic of grief. Although that might sound like a downer, grief is something almost all of us will experience at some time in our lives, and “All There Is” offers stories of comfort and support. Cooper often interviews other celebrities about the losses they’ve experienced and how they managed the intense emotions that follow.

Bad Queers Podcast is a weekly program hosted by Shana Sumers and Kris Chesson for anyone who feels like they came out of the closet and then got placed in a box. It’s time to put the Grindr-obsessed, U-haul theory to bed and connect over being “bad queers.”Join Shana and Kris as they discuss everything from owning your identity to breaking down stereotypes to their unpopular queer opinions about everything from pop culture to politics.

The Los Angeles Blade, Southern California’s leading LGBTQ news outlet, today announced the appointment of a new publisher, Alexander Rodriguez.

deport millions of undocumented migrants. As the former governor of South Dakota, Noem has very little experience when it comes to immigration enforcement. But when working for Tr*mp, the MAGA queen knows that dressing for the part is more important than actually being able to do it.

Missed the ceremony or only skimmed social-media highlights? Below, we’ve got a complete breakdown of the gayest moments from last night’s Grammys.A post shared by Queerty (@queerty)“Birds of a Feather” is an emotional track on its own, but Billie Eilish, a native Angeleno, imbued it with even more meaning in a performance honoring her hometown. Standing alongside brother-slash-producer Finneas on guitar, the 23-year-old crooned in front of a giant screen showcasing Los Angeles’ San Gabriel Mountains, Eaton Canyon, and childhood photos from their Highland Park upbringing.The Hit Me Hard and Soft singer sported a baggy tee, pearls, and a Dodgers hat, naturally.A post shared by Queerty (@queerty)It was rapper (and Queerties nominee!) Doechii’s first year at the Grammys, but boy, was it a big one! She became the third-ever woman to win Best Rap Album with Alligator Bites Never Heal, joining the ranks of Lauryn Hill and Cardi B, who presented the award.In her acceptance speech, the self-proclaimed “Swamp Princess” shouted out Tampa and thanked God and her sobriety before sharing an inspiring message to Black women.

awful January 2025, was it not?And while we can’t sit here and promise February will get any better, at least there’s a lot of great queer movies, TV shows, and special heading to streaming in the weeks ahead, right?Across the major platforms, this month will see the premiere of a long-overdue Laverne Cox star vehicle, a foodie travel show with Antoni Porowski (for the many of us who’ve always wanted to see the world with the Queer Eye hunk), and the highly anticipated third seasons of the deliciously sharp satire The White Lotus & the buzzy survival drama Yellowjackets. Plus, plenty of queer classics, new and old, from sapphic touchstone Bend It Like Beckham to the gay cowboy romance to end all gay cowboy romances, Brokeback Mountain.Whether you prefer Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, Tubi—or some combo of the those—Queerty has your can’t-miss recommendations for each.So, get those watch lists ready; it’s going to be a very gay February.Jump to your streaming platform of choice:Netflix • Prime Video • Max • Hulu • Paramount+ • Peacock • TubiIt doesn’t seem like we, as a society, appreciate Kate Hudson enough, so thank goodness for the Mindy Kaling-created comedy Running Point, which lets the actress do what she does best—be funny & flirty—as a woman suddenly appointed to be president of an NBA basketball team.

Here are many of the anecdotes (abridged and edited for readability):“We were on a picnic. I was doing my best to be very entertaining. And he fell asleep on me.

Driven series, we sit down with R.K. Russell—former NFL player, writer, and activist—to explore his journey to living openly as his true self.

voting in the 2025 Queerties is now open!For the 13th year in a row, the Queerties is celebrating LGBTQ+ excellence in TV, film, music, fashion, sports, podcasts, and more, by honoring the creators, stars, tastemakers and storytellers that captivated our hearts, minds and social media feeds all year long. In celebration of the most iconic songs of the past year and the artists who sang them, there are three different categories for you to vote in: Breakout Musical Artist, Anthem, and Music Video.Our newsletter is like a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Voting runs through February 25, and remember, you can vote once per day per device in each category. Winners will be announced live at a special reception in Los Angeles on March 11 and on Queerty the following morning.

Russell Tovey’s thoughts on Looking and why he’ll always be “Team Richie,” then catch up on the latest from Gay TikTok:Alan Cumming dragged America.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Benson Boone apologized.Benson Boone saying Brisbane instead of Melbourne via Tiktok / eveedumpsNicole Kidman shared a secret.Kevin Johnson came home.RuPaul named his Top 5 Pop Songs of All Time.Bishop Mariann Budde made new fans.Mariann Edgar Budde ? in case her name sounded familiar to you, too. Remember, look for the helpers.

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unnerving supernatural horror Hypochondriac, in 2022. Now, three years later, it’s Gavaris’ turn, co-starring in Heimann’s sophomore feature Touch Me, a gonzo, supernatural horror-comedy which is… well, out of this world.

the super gay 67th Annual Grammy Awards served as a charity gala in addition to highlighting the best recordings and artists of the last year. The star-studded ceremony was held on Sunday night at the Crypto.com Arena and was presided by host Trevor Noah.

To add to the excitement of this year’s ceremony, several of our Native Sons were nominated for music projects across genres – from Kaytranada’s nomination for his third album “Timeless” to Wayne Brady and Avery Wilson’s nomination for The Wiz’s cast recording.Singer-songwriter Iman Jordan was honored with his first Grammy Award, adding his name to the list of Black queer men who have made history by winning a Grammy.Jordan won the Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change Award for the track “Deliver.” The song was written by Jordan, Roy Gartrell, Tam Jones, and Ariel Loh. Jordan, Jones, and Loh are all members of the LGBTQ+ community.“It’s a song that started off as a Instagram reel song that I had on my heart one day.

Just as the Sundance Film Festival is in flux, likely soon to leave its longtime home of Park City, Utah, so too is the state of film — and indie film in particular. Yet the industry and its most ardent fans still came to the mountains for America’s most important event in independent cinema to schmooze, ski and see lots of movies, hoping to find this year’s “A Real Pain,” the breakout hit from last year’s slate. Sometimes it can feel like you’re wading through too much muddy snow to find the bright spots, and the 2025 festival, which ended on Sunday, definitely felt less shiny than in years past.

Major slayage incoming: Hulu has ordered a Buffy the Vampire Slayer (!) sequel series, with Sarah Michelle Gellar (!) to return to her most iconic role.

The board of the affinity group Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) announced “extraordinary measures,” including a spate of resignations, on Friday to keep in compliance with President Trump’s “Defending Women” executive order.

A Scots nurse suspended after a row with a transgender colleague over sharing a changing room has been giving evidence at an employment tribunal and said she felt "embarrassed and intimidated".

Sinceriously.This was how Felix "Ophelia" Baukholt, the German national involved in the shooting last week, discovered LaSota, Baukholt's friend Jessica Taylor told Newsweek."She was interested in things like effective altruism (& criticisms of it), ethics, ethical veganism, mathematics, decision theory...a lot of the same topics as Ziz, and she had similar views on a number of things," Taylor said of Baukholt.Taylor posted on X, formerly Twitter, after hearing of the shooting, saying that she knew Baukholt and calling out the "Zizians."Baukholt, who was also a transgender woman, was fatally shot on January 20 after she and another individual, identified as Teresa Youngblut, engaged in a shootout with Border Patrol agents. Agent David Maland was killed in the gunfight after he and other agents pulled the pair over in a traffic stop.After Baukholt was identified by authorities and Taylor realized it was her friend who had been killed, she thought LaSota might have been involved, given her friend's fondness for the blogger and the "pattern of violence" that she said matched up to what she knew of the group.

Donald Trump, which aims to curtail federal funding for gender-affirming care for young people, would violate state law.Newsweek reached out to the Greater New York Hospital Association, the Healthcare Association of New York State, and the White House for comment.Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing agencies to ensure that hospitals receiving federal research and education grants "end the chemical and surgical mutilation of children." The order's language, using terms such as "maiming," "sterilizing," and "mutilation," contrasts with typical terminologies used for gender-affirming care in the United States.While gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth is relatively uncommon, it has been the focus of intense political debate.In a letter, James reminded health care facilities that refusing to provide these treatments would breach New York's anti-discrimination laws."Regardless of the availability of federal funding, we write to further remind you of your obligations to comply with New York State laws," James said.James' statement came as some hospitals in Colorado, Virginia and Washington, D.C., announced they were halting gender-affirming treatments for young people while administrators review the order.Gender-affirming care encompasses a range of interventions from social, psychological, behavioral and medical backgrounds to support a person's identity. This can include hormone therapy and potentially surgery.

international travel advisory page. The department’s “International Travel” section on the website, which used to be designated for “LGBTQI+” travelers, now only denotes “LGB Travelers”“LGB travelers can face special challenges abroad,” the website reads.

Although it is yet to be released, Netflix’s upcoming series Olympo is going viral on X/Twitter.

If that headline shocked you, it should have. The executive orders that Trump has been signing may very well affect your health.

As Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was delivering his “State of the State” address Sunday evening, Feb. 2, Equality Texas launched a statewide ad campaign focused on transgender lives and rights.

Millions of people in Buenos Aires and across Argentina participated in marches against President Javier Milei in response to his controversial comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Cooper Koch has, thank the lord, stripped down in a steamy new photoshoot.

TIJUANA, Mexico — The Washington Blade on Jan. 29 visited the Mexico-U.S. border in the Mexican border city of Tijuana.

El cine sigue siendo una ventana para explorar historias diversas, y en 2024 diferentes cineastas han presentado relatos que desafían las convenciones, abordan temáticas actuales y nos invitan a reflexionar sobre las múltiples facetas de la identidad, el amor y la familia.

El sábado 1 de febrero, miles de personas salieron a las calles de las principales ciudades de Argentina para protestar contra el racismo, la LGTBIfobia, el machismo y otras formas de discriminación.

“ABRACADABRA, AMOR-OOH-NA-NA!” Monsters are screaming, crying and throwing up etc (us included!) over Lady Gaga’s new single and video.

3 min readSince the late 2010s, the terms “lived experience” and “authentic representation” have become buzzwords in the entertainment industry, used to describe the unique qualities that queer individuals bring to queer […]

Colton Underwood has opened up about parenthood.

Colton Underwood has opened up about parenthood.

Several LGBTQIA+ artists were honoured at last night’s 67th Annual Grammy Awards.