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Five comic books perfect for spring: love, apps and detective work
Five new comic books combine touching love stories with LGBTQ+ characters. Perfect to read this spring in the sun. Spring is coming. Time to visit the bookshop and read in the sun. We selected five comic books with strong LGBTQ+ stories. From a touching love story about cultural differences to an exciting detective story with a lesbian grandmother as the main character. Dating apps also appear in these stories. Many people recognize these app stories from their own lives. Many of these comics are new or coming soon. Whether you are gay, lesbian, bi or transgender: these books are fun for everyone. They handle familiar situations in a funny and relatable way. Perfect to take on your sofa,…
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Katya about Hacks filming: 'Best day of my life'
Drag performer Katya shared behind-the-scenes details about her Hacks guest role. She described the filming days as the best of her life.…
Pedro Pascal filming for gay drama 'De Noche' by Todd Haynes
Pedro Pascal is filming the romantic drama 'De Noche' by Todd Haynes in Mexico. It is a love story between two men. Pedro Pascal is…
Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell denies using homophobic language
Brian Littrell from Backstreet Boys denies homophobic language during Florida confrontation. The incident video caused uproar on social…
New hyperpop album puts transgender identity in the spotlight
New hyperpop album explores transgender identity and online culture. The work combines chaotic music with questions about self-expression.…
Transgender Visibility in the 1950s: Photos Show Decades-Long Struggle
Historic photos of activist Alison Laing from the 1950s show transgender visibility existed much…
Muscle Magazines Were Much More Than Pictures: How They Connected Gay Men
In the nineteen-fifties, muscle magazines offered gay men more than pictures: connection and…
Transgender visibility in the 1950s: photos show decades-long struggle
Old photos of transgender activist Alison Laing show that transgender visibility existed since the…
Muscle magazines were much more than pictures: They gave gay men community in the 1950s
Muscle magazines from the 1950s were much more than sexy pictures. They offered isolated gay men a…
Joel Kim Booster: 'I feel pressure to look good, even from myself'
Actor Joel Kim Booster feels pressure to stay fit. This pressure comes from the film industry and…
Singer Ethel Cain shares nude photo and receives hate reactions
Transgender singer Ethel Cain posted a semi-nude photo on social media. Reactions are divided…
Artist Under Pressure: 'I Will Not Stop Creating'
A queer artist refuses to be discouraged by attacks. She will not stop creating because her work…
Erotic thriller Night Stage now in cinemas
Erotic thriller Night Stage starts today in cinemas. The film was nominated at Berlin Film…
Why transgender people love IKEA's Blåhaj shark
IKEA's cuddly Blåhaj shark unexpectedly became an icon in the transgender world. What started as a…
Why Transgender People Love IKEA's Blåhaj Shark
IKEA's cuddly Blåhaj shark unexpectedly became icon in transgender world. What started as joke on…
Erotic thriller Night Stage now in cinemas
Erotic thriller Night Stage starts today in cinemas. The film was already nominated at Berlin Film Festival. The erotic thriller Night Stage is in cinemas today. The film explores exhibitionism and fetish themes openly. Night Stage had its world premiere at Berlin Film Festival 2025. The film was nominated for best feature film. It also received an audience prize nomination in the Panorama section. This double nomination shows the makers created something special. It is an excellent choice for Easter weekend. The film comes from two partners who worked as writers and directors. Their collaboration feels organic and adds intimate dimension to the story. Night Stage is an interesting example…
Artist Under Pressure: 'I Will Not Stop Creating'
A queer artist refuses to be discouraged by attacks. She will not stop creating and sees her work…
Singer Ethel Cain shares semi-nude photo and receives mixed reactions
Transgender singer Ethel Cain posted a semi-nude photo on social media. Reactions are divided between supporting fans and critics making…
Joel Kim Booster: 'I feel pressure to look good, from myself too'
Actor Joel Kim Booster feels pressure to stay fit. This pressure comes not only from the film industry, but also from himself. American…
Muscle Magazines Were More Than Pictures: They Gave Gay Men Community in the 1950s
Muscle magazines from the 1950s were much more than sexy pictures. They offered isolated gay men a…
Transgender visibility in the 1950s: photos show decades of struggle
Old photos of transgender activist Alison Laing show that transgender visibility existed since the 1950s. Historians discovered these…
Muscle Magazines Were Much More Than Pictures: How They Connected Gay Men
In the 1950s, muscle magazines offered gay men more than pictures. They offered connection and community. For many isolated men, they…
Transgender visibility in the 1950s: photos show decades-long struggle
Historic photos of activist Alison Laing from the 1950s show transgender visibility existed much…
New hyperpop album puts transgender identity in the spotlight
New hyperpop album explores transgender identity and online culture. The work combines chaotic…
Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell Denies Using Homophobic Language
Brian Littrell from Backstreet Boys denies homophobic language during a confrontation in Florida.…
Pedro Pascal filming gay drama 'De Noche' by Todd Haynes
Pedro Pascal is filming the romantic drama 'De Noche' by Todd Haynes in Mexico. It is a love story…
Katya about Hacks filming: 'Most beautiful day of my life'
Drag performer Katya shared details about her guest role in Hacks. She described the filming days…
Five comics perfect for spring: love, apps and detective stories
Five new comics combine touching love stories with LGBTQ+ characters. Perfect to read this spring…
Gay artist under pressure: 'I will not stop creating'
A gay artist continues creating despite increasing attacks. He refuses to be silenced. Attacks on…
Singer Ethel Cain Shares Half-Naked Photos: Reactions Are Mixed
Transgender singer Ethel Cain shares half-naked photos online. Fans cheer, opponents react…
Joel Kim Booster: 'Pressure on my appearance doesn't come only from Hollywood'
Actor Joel Kim Booster feels pressure to maintain his appearance. This pressure doesn't come only…
New book tells story of Black gay American in Paris during World War Two
A new book tells the story of a Black American gay man. He risked everything for love in Paris…
How muscle photos connected gay men in the nineteen fifties
In the nineteen fifties, 'physique magazines' were much more than sports magazines. They offered…
Photos show: transgender visibility existed much longer ago
Rare photos from the 1950s show transgender visibility existed much longer. Images of organiser Alison Laing prove transgender persons were active in communities for decades. Transgender people were visible in society much longer than expected. Rare photos by organiser Alison Laing from the 1950s prove this. The images show how transgender persons took their place in society for decades. Alison Laing was a respected organiser and activist in her time. The photos show her in daily life, with friends and colleagues. She worked on important community matters. This happened when transgender identity was not openly discussed. These photos are valuable because they tell a different story. The…
Muscle magazines connected lonely gay men in the nineteen-fifties
Nineteen-fifties muscle magazines offered isolated gay men much more than sexual material. They…
Transgender Visibility in the Nineteen-Fifties: Rare Photos Show Years of Struggle
Historical photos of activist Alison Laing show transgender visibility and rights struggles go back decades. Her work from the…
Perez Hilton apologises after health scare
Blogger Perez Hilton publicly apologises after a health scare. He says he sees his life differently and wants to do better. American…
Pridefest 2026 moves to a new location
Pride WA announced where Pridefest 2026 takes place. The festival moves to a new location with a…
New Hyperpop Album Explores Transgender Identity Online
A new hyperpop album explores transgender women's online lives. The project refuses to follow conventions. A new music album shows…
Dragster Dulcie Du Jour Passes Away
Drag performer Dulcie Du Jour (Jeff Dycer) died on Sunday. The popular Australian performer was beloved in Victoria's LGBTQ+ community.…
Heartstopper and Heartbreak High Open Eyes to Asexuality
Two Netflix series show asexual characters in a refined way. Heartstopper and Heartbreak High…
Taylor Ortega steals the show in Netflix series 'Big Mistakes'
New Netflix comedy 'Big Mistakes' by Dan Levy brings talent. Taylor Ortega plays a role full of…
Trixie Mattel not in 'The Traitors' - unless in 'The Comeback'
Drag queen Trixie Mattel will not appear in the regular 'The Traitors' season. She could only…
Sondheim masterpiece 'Merrily' now on Netflix
Stephen Sondheim's classic 'Merrily We Roll Along' is now on Netflix. The musical about three…
Roman 'Work to Do' Shows Drama Behind Supermarket Cashier
Jules Wernersbach's debut novel 'Work to Do' focuses on a gay entrepreneur. He runs a supermarket.…
New book 'Work to Do' shows how exciting a supermarket can be
New novel 'Work to Do' is about gay entrepreneurs in a supermarket. The book covers…
COC celebrates 30 years Song Festival in IJmuiden
The COC celebrates the 30-year anniversary of the Song Festival in IJmuiden. A special milestone…
Lance Bass tells how Joey Fatone discovered he was gay
Lance Bass shares how Joey Fatone discovered he was gay. This happened in an interview for the…
Malcolm in the Middle Reboot Gives Stevie a Gay Relationship: Fans React Divided
In the Malcolm in the Middle reboot, Stevie is now gay. For some fans, this feels like going too…
Denver saves only lesbian bar with crowdfunding
Denver's gay and lesbian community raised £83,000 to save their only lesbian bar The Pearl. The…
Caitlyn Jenner: 'I am a hypocrite' with Woman of the Year award
Caitlyn Jenner says in a podcast she is a hypocrite. Her Woman of the Year award is mentioned. The…
Drag Race Star Denali Performs in Washington
Drag Race participant Denali performed at nightclub Pitchers in Washington. The performance attracted many visitors who enjoyed her show. Denali, known from popular TV show Drag Race, performed Saturday at nightclub Pitchers in Washington. The drag performer gave a show for a full audience enjoying her performance. Denali has become a respected name in the drag world in recent years. After Drag Race, she established herself as a serious performer with large fanbase. The Pitchers performance continues a series of shows Denali regularly gives in American cities. Nightclub Pitchers is a well-known meeting place in Washington's LGBTQ+ community. The establishment regularly organises…
COC Songfestival celebrates 30th edition in IJmuiden
The COC Songfestival celebrates its 30th anniversary in IJmuiden. The festival is an annual…
Ella Morgan first transgender participant Celebrity SAS
Ella Morgan would be the first transgender participant at Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The former MAFS star will prove herself in the…
Progressive American College Closes After Financial Crisis
Hampshire College in Massachusetts, known as LGBTQ+ friendly, closes due to long financial problems. Student numbers fell below 750.…
Madonna returns when the gay community needs her most
Madonna announces new album and gay community recognises the moment they need her. It's not mere…
Washington D.C. organises week full of lesbian visibility activities
Washington D.C. celebrates Lesbian Visibility Week with documentaries and karaoke nights. The activities aim for more lesbian women…
Film Festival TILDE Returns with Young Talent
The transgender film festival TILDE returns to Narrm in May 2026. The theme is 'Young Blood'. It offers a platform for transgender and…
COC Songfestival celebrates 30th edition in IJmuiden
The COC celebrates the 30th edition of the popular Songfestival in IJmuiden. The festival is an…
Madonna returns at crucial moment for LGBTQ+ community
Madonna announces a new album and reaction is huge. For many LGBTQ+ people she symbolises freedom…
Madonna returns at crucial moment for LGBTQ+ community
Madonna returns when political tension rises. For LGBTQ+ community, her return feels like more…
Washington D.C. celebrates Lesbian Visibility Week with film and karaoke
Washington D.C. marks Lesbian Visibility Week with documentary screening and karaoke night. Local…
TILDE Film Festival Returns with Young Talent
The TILDE film festival returns to Melbourne in May 2026. It features the theme 'Young Blood' and…
Peter Hujar: Gay Photographer Who Captured Life and Death
Peter Hujar was a gay photographer who captured New York's underground scene in beautiful black…
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Disappoints Fans
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 disappointed fans after moving to MTV. Many viewers find this season…
Queer Techno-Pop Theatre Show Coming to Toronto
A new interactive queer theatre show called 'Cyclops: A Satyr Play' is coming to Toronto from 27…
David's Disco Returns to Toronto to Raise Money for Casey House
David's Disco returns to Toronto on March 28, 2026, with a Studio 54 circus theme. The fundraising…
New Tomodachi Life Game Lets Players Choose Gender and Pronouns
Nintendo's new Tomodachi Life game lets players choose gender and pronouns. This is a major step…
Euphoria Fans Question Zendaya's Expensive Clothes in New Season
Euphoria fans are questioning why Zendaya's character Rue wears expensive designer clothes in…
Cleat Cute TV Show Gets Major Development Update
A TV series based on lesbian romance novel Cleat Cute is moving forward. The comedy will follow four players on a New Orleans women's football team. A new TV series based on the lesbian romance novel Cleat Cute is moving forward with development. The show will be an ensemble comedy about women's football in New Orleans. It follows four players on a professional women's football team. The main story focuses on the romance between two characters named Grace and Phoebe. Cleat Cute is a popular book that combines sports, comedy, and lesbian relationships. The novel has gained a strong following among LGBTQ+ readers since its release. The TV adaptation will bring the book's characters to…
Ella Morgan becomes first trans star on Celebrity SAS show
Ella Morgan will be the first transgender contestant on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The Channel…
Denver's Only Lesbian Bar Gets Community Help to Stay Open
Denver's only lesbian bar was about to close until the community stepped in. LGBTQ+ supporters raised tens of thousands of dollars in just…
Hampshire College Will Close After Trustees Vote to End Operations
Hampshire College in Massachusetts will close after trustees voted to end operations. The school was known for being very welcoming to…
Podcast Cancels LGBTQ+ Guest After Booking Them for Faith Show
A queer person was dropped from a faith podcast after being initially booked as a guest. The…
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