Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025

‘White Lotus’ Star Sam Nivola Says DMs ‘Flooded with Thirsty Older Men’

‘White Lotus’ Star Sam Nivola Says DMs ‘Flooded with Thirsty Older Men’

Sam Nivola, acclaimed for his portrayal of Lochlan Ratliff in HBO’s The White Lotus" season 3, revealed that his direct messages on social media have been inundated by messages from "thirsty older men" following the show’s global success.

Aug 7

‘Wednesday’ Showrunners Confirm No Romance Planned for Wednesday and Enid in Season 2
‘Wednesday’ Showrunners Confirm No Romance Planned for Wednesday and Enid in Season 2

7 hours ago
Nicola Sturgeon Says Her Sexuality “Isn’t Binary” Ahead of ITV Interview and Memoir Release
Nicola Sturgeon Says Her Sexuality “Isn’t Binary” Ahead of ITV Interview and Memoir Release

8 hours ago
From Half Metal to Whole Heart - D. Jerome On Bringing the Tin Man’s Truth to Life in 'The Wiz'
From Half Metal to Whole Heart - D. Jerome On Bringing the Tin Man’s Truth to Life in 'The Wiz'

by Steve Duffy | 9 hours ago

MA Governor Healey Signs Landmark Shield Law Protecting Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care
MA Governor Healey Signs Landmark Shield Law Protecting Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

Aug 9
UK Equalities Watchdog Set to Recommend Ban on Trans People in Single-Sex Public Spaces
UK Equalities Watchdog Set to Recommend Ban on Trans People in Single-Sex Public Spaces

Aug 9

News

Phil Neville Condemns Homophobic Chants After Leagues Cup Match
Phil Neville Condemns Homophobic Chants After Leagues Cup Match

Portland Timbers head coach Phil Neville spoke out after repeated homophobic chants were heard during a Leagues Cup match, denouncing anti-LGBTQ+ abuse and...

3 hours ago

Nurse Blake - Comedian, Advocate, and Nurse Healing the Queer Community One Laugh at a Time
Nurse Blake - Comedian, Advocate, and Nurse Healing the Queer Community One Laugh at a Time

Nurse Blake, a popular gay influencer, comedian, and registered nurse, has transformed the healthcare conversation for LGBTQ+ people through his viral humor,...

7 hours ago

Russell T Davies Warns Queer Community Amid Political Shift: “They’re Out to Get Us”
Russell T Davies Warns Queer Community Amid Political Shift: “They’re Out to Get Us”

7 hours ago
Why More Women Are Switching to Reusable Menstrual Products
Why More Women Are Switching to Reusable Menstrual Products

by Caleigh Wells | 10 hours ago
JK Rowling Calls For Boycott Over Transgender Employees
JK Rowling Calls For Boycott Over Transgender Employees

12 hours ago

Culture

Disney+ Axes Goosebumps After Two Seasons, Prompting Outcry Over Another Canceled Queer-Inclusive Series
Disney+ Axes Goosebumps After Two Seasons, Prompting Outcry Over Another Canceled Queer-Inclusive Series

Disney+ has canceled the teen horror anthology Goosebumps after two seasons, despite solid viewership and a growing LGBTQ+ fanbase, sparking frustration over...

3 hours ago

What to Stream: Vanessa Kirby, Maroon 5, Madden Nfl 26, Alicia Silverstone and 'The Chicken Sisters'
What to Stream: Vanessa Kirby, Maroon 5, Madden Nfl 26, Alicia Silverstone and 'The Chicken Sisters'

Vanessa Kirby starring in the gritty film “Night Always Comes,” and Maroon 5 releasing their eighth studio album with songs featuring Lil Wayne and Blackpink’s...

by The Associated Press | 4 hours ago

Caio Veyron is a Very Big Star
Caio Veyron is a Very Big Star

by Timothy Rawles | 5 hours ago

Colton Underwood Opens Up About “Sperm Rehab” and the Two-Year Road to Fatherhood with Husband Jordan C. Brown
Colton Underwood Opens Up About “Sperm Rehab” and the Two-Year Road to Fatherhood with Husband Jordan C. Brown

6 hours ago
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons Says her Bisexual “Coming Out” Wasn’t Intentional: “This Shouldn’t Have To Be News”
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons Says her Bisexual “Coming Out” Wasn’t Intentional: “This Shouldn’t Have To Be News”

6 hours ago

Pride

Reeling: Chicago's LGBTQ International Film Festival Announces Opening And Centerpiece Titles For 43rd Edition
Reeling: Chicago's LGBTQ International Film Festival Announces Opening And Centerpiece Titles For 43rd Edition

Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival today revealed a peek at this year’s program with the announcement of the Opening Night and Centerpiece...

12 hours ago

Ore Oduba Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Non-Binary Sibling with Pride-Themed Speedos
Ore Oduba Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Non-Binary Sibling with Pride-Themed Speedos

Ore Oduba, former Strictly Come Dancing champion, honored his late non-binary sibling with a heartfelt social media post, donning Pride-themed Speedos as a...

Aug 10

Palm Springs Pride 2025 to Proceed Despite $325,000 Funding Shortfall
Palm Springs Pride 2025 to Proceed Despite $325,000 Funding Shortfall

Aug 9
Heath Thorpe Champions Queer Visibility in Men’s Gymnastics, Inspiring Change on the Global Stage
Heath Thorpe Champions Queer Visibility in Men’s Gymnastics, Inspiring Change on the Global Stage

Aug 6
Glenn Burke: The Gay Trailblazer Who Gave the World the High-Five
Glenn Burke: The Gay Trailblazer Who Gave the World the High-Five

Aug 3

Media

Northalsted Market Days :: August 8-10, 2025
Northalsted Market Days :: August 8-10, 2025

Northalsted Market Days slayed Lakeview! Three days, 250+ rainbow-filled vendors, and nonstop live performances turned Chicago's biggest queer block party into...

by Jerry Nunn | 3 hours ago

Jim Verraros Reclaims the Spotlight with Fierce New EP ‘Explicit’
Jim Verraros Reclaims the Spotlight with Fierce New EP ‘Explicit’

Jim Verraros, acclaimed for his history-making run on American Idol and visible LGBTQ+ advocacy, has made a triumphant return to music with the release of his...

6 hours ago

Alyson Stoner’s “Semi-Well-Adjusted” Memoir Resonates with Queer Readers and Critics Alike
Alyson Stoner’s “Semi-Well-Adjusted” Memoir Resonates with Queer Readers and Critics Alike

8 hours ago
Reno Gold Serves Leather Suits And Lickable Abs
Reno Gold Serves Leather Suits And Lickable Abs

by Andrea Marks Joseph | 8 hours ago

Disco Icon Sylvester’s Long-Lost ‘Step II’ Album Returns: Glittering Vinyl Reissue and New Remix Celebrate LGBTQ+ Legacy
Disco Icon Sylvester’s Long-Lost ‘Step II’ Album Returns: Glittering Vinyl Reissue and New Remix Celebrate LGBTQ+ Legacy

9 hours ago

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