Nagelsmann calls for more gay and bi footballers to be open about their identities
Julian Nagelsmann praised a St Pauli coach who came out and encouraged more gay and bisexual men in football to speak openly about who they are
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Gay ex-scout who sued the organisation comes back as a leader
A former Eagle Scout who was expelled for being gay challenged the ban in court and, years later, returned to volunteer leadership in Scouting America
Kentucky bill seeks to reclassify transgender identities and restrict teacher certification
A Kentucky legislative amendment tied to teacher certification would treat certain transgender-related conditions as excluded under the ADA and prevent affected people from holding teaching certificates
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How Lady Gaga and Bridgerton are shaping queer representation
From Lady Gaga’s public reflections on her bisexuality to Bridgerton’s decision to rework a character into a sapphic lead, these developments signal shifting approaches to queer storytelling.
Alex Consani: from TikTok and Victoria’s Secret to A24’s Peaked
A viral creator and high-fashion runway star, Alex Consani is moving into film with a supporting part in A24’s Peaked, expanding her visibility beyond social media and fashion.
How bot activity intensified the Chappell Roan hotel controversy
New research reveals a coordinated online element that amplified criticism of Chappell Roan after a hotel incident involving a young fan
Lady Gaga on bisexuality, biphobia and her relationship with the LGBTQ+ community
An overview of Lady Gaga’s public statements about her bisexuality, the backlash she has faced and her ongoing relationship with LGBTQ+ communities
Hannah Waddingham odds rise for SNL UK host as Nikki Hiltz criticises IOC trans rules
Read why Hannah Waddingham is topping betting lists for SNL UK and why runner Nikki Hiltz has publicly rejected the IOC’s recent policy
Queering the Last Supper: art, identity and the shadow of surveillance
An LA trans photographer transforms an iconic religious scene into a communal act of defiance while the history of federal surveillance under J. Edgar Hoover explains why visibility and rights remain contested
Queer TV and film highlights to stream and see in April
A concise roundup of the standout LGBTQIA+ films and shows arriving this April, with release details and where to stream
Who’s who in Forbidden Fruits: familiar faces, new roles
A brisk guide to the film’s stage origins, Dallas setting, and the established actors who take surprising turns in Forbidden Fruits
Advocates call on Australian sporting bodies to oppose IOC transgender testing policy
Advocates say the IOC’s proposed one-time gene-screening test and exclusionary rules threaten inclusion, may breach Australian laws, and could deter participation by transgender and intersex athletes
IOC sets SRY testing for female categories ahead of LA28
The IOC’s new policy requires a one-time SRY genetic test to confirm biological sex for participation in female Olympic events, excluding transgender women and allowing narrow exceptions for certain intersex conditions
Man detained in Dallas after restoring rainbow crosswalks removed under state order
A Dallas resident repainted rainbow crosswalks removed under a state directive and was detained the same night; his actions and words highlight tensions over public symbols
Bridgerton season 5 focuses on a queer romance between Francesca and Michaela
Francesca and Michaela move from grief to each other as Bridgerton season 5 positions them at the heart of a queer romance following John Stirling’s sudden death
Bridgerton season five to spotlight Francesca and Michaela in sapphic storyline
Netflix and the showrunners have confirmed that Bridgerton season five will put Francesca and Michaela’s sapphic love story centre stage, promising a tone of yearning and joy
Leigh Ryswyk first openly gay AFL player speaks on JOY 94.9
Leigh Ryswyk’s public coming out on JOY 94.9 marks a milestone for AFL visibility and sparks responses from teammates, advocates and former players
State and dating platforms partner to stop gay-baiting and protect users
Aurore Bergé outlines a multi-pronged approach with apps and police to tackle gay-baiting, improve reporting and expand LGBT+ support networks
Cato Kusters’ Julian reframes love, activism and mourning
A debut feature follows Fleur Pierets and Julian P. Boom as they turn their marriage into a political voyage, then confront an unforeseen illness that changes everything
Bridgerton season 5 focuses on Francesca and Michaela in a sapphic romance
Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza will lead Bridgerton season 5 in a gender-swapped adaptation that places a sapphic relationship at the center of the story
Best queer films and shows to stream this season
A seasonal round-up of queer stories across streaming platforms and independent cinema
Health consequences of late-life coming out: why silence hurts
A candid reflection on the emotional and physical price paid by those who reveal their sexual identity in midlife
Sam Stanton for The Bachelor Australia: should he be the first gay lead?
After a difficult MAFS arc, supporters want Sam Stanton to front The Bachelor Australia and push for smarter casting and production
How World Bear Day and the bear community shape belonging and activism
Celebrate World Bear Day with profiles of Mr Bear titleholders, conservation info and reflections on fame and fan boundaries
Heated Rivalry season 2 casting details revealed in alleged leak
Leaked casting notes hint at multiple new players, returning faces and production timing for Heated Rivalry season two