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Disney is facing massive backlash after it was discovered that the company donated money to the GOP sponsors of Florida’s infamous “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which would prevent teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ topics in schools. The bill was recently passed by the Florida House of Representatives and is now heading to the Republican-controlled Senate. If […]

GLAAD announced that Grammy Award-winning musician Kacey Musgraves will receive the Vanguard Award at the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday, April 2.

Bachelor star Colton Underwood appeared on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen last night. Underwood came out last April and has since made a Netflix documentary, Coming Out Colton, about his coming out journey.He’s also fallen in love and announced his engagement to partner, Jordan C. Brown.Related: Colton Underwood and Jordan C. Brown get engagedCohen decided to test Underwood’s knowledge of gay culture.

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Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller-Rogen’s writing dynamic at home is straight out of a rom-com. When not acting on screen or raising awareness for Alzheimer’s disease through their Hilarity for Charity organization, you can often find the couple sitting side-by-side and brainstorming new material.

, created by trans lesbian April Kit Walsh, is like if Dungeons & Dragons took place at a Pride parade, was directed by the Wachowski siblings (The Matrix, Bound), and starred Janelle Monáe, Kristen Stewart, Lena Waithe, and Hayley Kiyoko. In other words, it’s the best tabletop role-playing game (RPG) ever invented.Playing is simple, and it’s in the Powered by the Apocalypse family of RPGs, so if you’ve played any others like Apocaylpse World, Dungeon World, or Monsterhearts, you’ll already have the upper hand.

HB 1557 seeks to ban the discussion of LGBTQ topics mainly at the primary grade level. However, it will also limit discussion when “not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students”.One of those to speak yesterday was the state’s only out, gay Senator, Shevrin Jones.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorTreatment toward women in the music industry has shown some improvement but has a long way to go, according to the inaugural “Women in the Mix” study from the Recording Academy, Arizona State University and Berklee College of Music Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship.According to the announcement, the report is designed to examine and better understand the experiences and socio-economic landscape of women and gender-expansive people working in the American music industry. Developed to influence advocates, allies and leaders in music to work towards a more inclusive and equitable industry, the study explores demographic characteristics, employment experiences, career challenges, job satisfaction, family decisions, and pathways into the music industry within this community.

Kym Marsh has stepped out for a glamorous night out with her parents David and Pauline Marsh as she hosted the Pride of Birmingham Awards on Monday, 7 March.The 45 year old, who recently landed a role in Waterloo Road alongside Rachel Leskovac, was photographed looking incredible on the red carpet as she donned am embellished skin-tight midi dress that featured semi-sheer sleeves and a high neck. She teamed the outfit with a pair of strappy black open-toed heels and styled her mane back into a high ponytail, leaving a strand down to frame her face, which was decked out with a smokey eyeshadow, eyeliner and nude lipstick. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Kym, who hosted the awards night, flashed a wide smile as she wrapped one arm around her father David, 77, who is terminally ill with incurable prostate cancer.

Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez explained why representation matters and how she wants to use her platform to be “the example” of what is possible.

The body of a woman found in a Direct Provision Centre in Cork may have lain in her room for over four days before she was discovered, according to fellow residents. The 54 year-old South African woman, so far identified by her first name – ‘Paula’ – was found dead in her room on Friday. […]

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Ferne McCann felt she nearly “lost it all” following her break up with ex-boyfriend Arthur Collins after he was jailed for 20 years for an acid attack. The 31 year old appeared at The Sun’s International Women’s Day event on Monday where she discussed the details of the trauma left behind from the relationship, urging her to “overcome those barriers”. Dressed smartly in a grey checked blazer dress paired with black tall boots, Ferne addressed an audience of young women as she spoke about moving on from her ex, who was convicted for throwing acid in a nightclub in East London in 2017.

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Black entertainment channel BET UK has unveiled five originals including shows on queer Black Britain narrated by Gina Yashere, Black British music and relationships.

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Benedict Cumberbatch has hit back at Sam Elliott for slamming “allusions to homosexuality” in his movie, The Power of the Dog.

Disney boycott after the company's CEO Bob Chapek refused to publicly condemn Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill.Chapek is facing harsh scrutiny on social media after declaring in a memo that The Walt Disney Company "unequivocally" stands with its LGBTQ+ employees, but wouldn't directly condemn the controversial bill making its way through the Florida legislature."We are committed to creating a more inclusive company—and world. I understand that the very need to reiterate that commitment means we still have more work to do," Chapek said in an internal memo to staff on Monday.Florida's new legislation, which is seen by many as discriminatory, was passed by the state's House last month.The Republican-controlled Florida Senate is expected to vote as soon as Tuesday on the bill, which prohibits "classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity" in certain grade levels in schools.Directly addressing Disney's silence on the bill, Chapek added in the staff memo: "I do not want anyone to mistake a lack of statement for a lack of support.

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Disney’s CEO said the company has an “unwavering commitment” to LGBTQ+ people after its controversial response to the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill.

When Gallup recently released a poll showing that more Americans now self-identify as LGBT acronym, people took notice.The Gallup poll released last month suggests that the numbers of Americans who self-identify as at least one of the letters in the LGBT acronym now stands at 7.1%, an increase from 5.6% only two years ago. Notably, the figures that formulate that statistic vary dramatically from one generation to the next.

Ron DeSantis berated a reporter who asked him about the controversial sex education bill currently being debated in the state.At a press conference at the Strawberry Festival in Plant City, WFLA reporter Evan Donovan asked DeSantis about the Parental Rights in Education legislation, which critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill.The bill aims to ban the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in certain grades at Florida schools. The Republican-controlled Florida Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a version that was approved by the state's House of Representatives.The bill has been met with widespread condemnation from LGBT groups, Democrats including President Joe Biden, and has sparked mass protests in schools across Florida.On Monday, DeSantis interrupted a question from Donovan while he was asking him about the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill."Does it say that in the bill? Does it say that in the bill? I'm asking you to tell me what's in the bill, because you are pushing false narratives," DeSantis said.

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Gemma Collins posed for a sweet snap with her four-year-old stepson Tristan while enjoying a family meal with him and her fiancé Rami Hawash. The Only Way is Essex favourite posted the update on to her Instagram account to give fans a glimpse of her chilled weekend plans.

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Bitcoin's been known to freak out when Elon Musk tweets a broken-heart emoji. So why isn't it flying off the handle as we seem to stand on the precipice of World War III?

Voting in the 2022 Queerties is underway, and these ten TikTokers have kept our feeds brimming with entertaining and informative content all year long.They’re all more than deserving of the top prize, but only one can win!Get acquainted with them below, and be sure to vote for your favorites each day until February 22.Welp my legs are gonna be sore for at least a week after this ? @bridget_dervilleteer (dc: @sullivantwins42) #dance #flexible #splits ? original sound – Wessel Brian is a choreographer and dancer from Guam who took social media by storm after he choreographed the WAP dance. He’s got serious moves and a seemingly boundless supply of energy.

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After last year's implosion of Oakland Pride's annual celebration, a new group is organizing a festival for the East Bay city this fall.

Kristen Stewart in “Spencer,” left, and Driana DeBose in “West Side Story,” right, are among the the 94th Annual Academy Awards nominees. The queer-inclusive cowboy film “The Power of the Dog,” center, also was nominated. Photos: from left to right, courtesy of Neon Pictures, Netflix, and 20th Century Studios.

scored a personal best with an emotional performance to music from Schindler's List. Chen put on what some have called a "figure skating master class" to a medley of Elton John songs including "Rocketman." The 22-year-old, who is known as the "quad king" for his quadruple jumps, is now the first America since 2010 to win a men's figure skating gold medal.In the program, he landed five quad jumps. "Congratulations Nathan Chen for winning Gold skating to Rocket Man in the free skate finals in Beijing," John tweeted after the win.Chen is the seventh American to win gold for the men's singles title.In July 2021, Chen apologized for remarks he made calling figure skating calling it a "homosexual-dominated sport."“I recently did an interview where I was asked if people ever ask me why I don’t play hockey because of the connotation that skating is quote-unquote feminine and hockey is quote-unquote masculine," he said in a video posted to Twitter.

Schindler's List plays. His costume seemed to be made of barbed wire, fire, and smoke.  Brown, who is Jewish, had previously spoken about the performance."This music has meant so much to me since growing up, for my entire life," he said in an interview about the piece that was choreographed by David Wilson.

A leading Republican politician hoping to become the next governor of the state of Oregon is now embroiled in a different kind of “swing state” controversy!

The LGBTQ+ community in Derry is divided over a Foyle Pride membership dispute, where members of the public have voiced concerns about the requirement of membership forms to join the Association. Concerns from the public about GDPR and the potential “outing” of members has prompted the launch of a petition which is now circulating online. […]

The highly anticipated 2022 Oscar nominees were revealed yesterday afternoon and were met with mixed reactions of shock and delight as, despite the many LGBTQ+ nominations, some felt like other worthy contenders were snubbed. LGBTQ+ Oscar nominees came through with some of the most beloved performances from 2021, including actors Ariana DeBose and Kristen Stewart, […]

February 7, 2022It’s unclear who Cawthorn may be referring to here. Freeskier Eileen Gu, 18, was raised in the US by her Chinese mother and an American father.

The 2022 Brit Awards took place yesterday (8 February). The glamorous ceremony recapped another year of incredible talent, including standout LGBTQ+ acts. We’ve pulled together a list of our favourite queerest moments straight from the night.

LGBTQ+ museum is due to open in London in spring 2022.The museum, created by the charity Queer Britain, will be located in Kings Cross in north London, in part of a building owned by Art Fund, the national charity for art.It will be a ‘fully inclusive space that celebrates the stories, people and places that are so intrinsic to the queer community in the UK’, the charity declared.Queer Britain, established in 2018, plans for the museum to allow visitors to explore and learn about the past, present and future stories of the LGBTQ+ community.The director and co-founder of Queer Britain, Joseph Galliano, said: ‘It’s time the UK had an LGBTQ+ museum for all, and we are delighted to have found our first home in beautiful Granary Square, with Art Fund as our first landlord.‘It’s a prime location accessible to swathes of the country, and in a part of town with a rich queer heritage.’The new museum will include four galleries, a workshop, an education space, a gift shop, and offices for the Queer Britain team.The space will be fully accessible with lifts and ramps and will be free to enter, with donations welcome to support its work.Queer Britain’s archive is currently housed at the Bishopsgate Institute and is accessible by appointment to the public and researchers.A trustee of Queer Britain, Lisa Power, shared: ‘I’m really excited that Queer Britain is finally going to have a space to show what we can do and that we’re here for all the community, from old lesbian feminist warhorses like me to young queer folk of all genders and ethnicities.‘Queer Britain aims to tell our many and diverse histories, and now we have a home to do that from.’The director of Art Fund, Jenny Waldman, said the charity was ‘delighted’ to welcome Queer

The 2022 Winter Olympics are underway in Beijing. Between now and February 20, we’ll spotlight some of the inspiring LGBTQ athletes vying for gold.French ice dancing duo Guillaume Cizeron and Gabriella Papadakis competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics, but a wardrobe malfunction kept them from reaching the top of the podium when the clasp holding Papadakis’s dress together came undone.Still, the partners managed an impressive silver medal, and now they’re back to compete in Beijing in what we assume will be fully-sealed costumes.Cizeron is a seven-time French National Champion and four-time World Champion who made history by winning the European Championships five times in a row.Born in France, Cizeron relocated to Canada in 2014 at age 20 to continue his skating training, though still competed under the French flag in skating events.In 2020, he came out on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia by sharing a photo with his boyfriend on Instagram.“I wanted to share this publicly because it was world day against homophobia and transphobia,” he told Têtu.

embattled podcaster Joe Rogan.Amid increasing backlash to his spread of COVID-19 disinformation and use of racist language, Spotify has begun making overtures that Rogan’s days with the streaming giant may be numbered.Publicly, Spotify has stood by Rogan up until this point, with CEO Daniel Ek sending a letter supporting him to employees of the company.Behind-the-scenes, however, things appear to be in chaos.Related: Just when we didn’t think the Joe Rogan thing could get any stupider, Caitlyn Jenner entered the chatThe platform recently announced that it would start adding content advisory labels to podcasts dealing with COVID-19 misinformation. Now, The Independent reports that Spotify has quietly removed over 100 episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience.

Valentine’s Day is soon to be upon us and for those of you crying out for cool gift ideas, fear not! GCN has got you covered. 1. Quirky cards from WeirdWaterColours   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cards + Gifts + Puns (@weird_watercolours) Let’s start with the basics – support […]

After its two-year forced hiatus due to the pandemic, the Saint Patrick’s Day Festival 2022 returns with an ambitious, bigger and better-than-ever live parade and this year they’ll be featuring Dublin Pride for the first time ever. Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride told GCN, “After two years without a parade, we couldn’t wait till June to come […]

The nominees for the 94th annual Academy Awards have been unveiled and LGBTQ+ stars are in the spotlight.

Lady Gaga is not among this year’s Oscar nominees for her role in House of Gucci, which were revealed on the morning of 8 February.

Today, February 8, 2022, marks the 19th annual edition of Safer Internet Day – an EU-wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users. This year’s theme is ‘Together for a Better Internet’ and in honour of the occasion, GCN is offering advice on how to stay protected while online. Spotting false information When […]

The Melbourne Pride Street party is the final Midsumma Festival event for the year that will take place on Smith and Gertrude Streets in Fitzroy on Sunday, February 13. The Victorian Government-led initiative will commemorate the 40th anniversary of homosexuality being decriminalised in Victoria with arts and cultural festivities in the City of Yarra. Martin Foley, Minister for Equality said, “Melbourne Pride celebrates our LGBTIQ+ communities, with a series of activities across the state including in our regional communities over the entire summer.” The CEO of Midsumma, Karen Bryant said, “we are thrilled to see such creativity already underway across the state, ensuring regional voices and stories are shared alongside, what will be, a street party to remember on 13 Feb; making Melbourne Pride a commemoration of the road to pride for our communities, and the journeys still being undertaken.” Electric FieldsDuring the one-day festival, there will be live performances, music, circus, keynote speakers, activities, community stalls and interactive demonstrations. Two live music stages will be set up on Gertrude and Smith Streets for performances from musicians and artists.Australian neo-soul pop duo Electric Fields will headline the free event. The line-up will also include Yorta Yorta woman, composer and educator Deborah Cheetham, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Vetta Borne, newcomers KYVA, multi-award-winning cabaret company YUMMY, art experience creators All the Queens Men, multi-disciplinary artist and musician Kira Puru, the drag duo Jawbreakers, and cabaret performer Reuben Kaye.  Some local businesses in the area will have shopfront activations and host performances in venues.Star Observer spoke to the