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An anti-suicide crisis hotline for young LGBTQI members in the United States, the Trevor Project, was hit by a malicious trolling campaign recently.Trigger Warning: This story discusses suicide and contains slurs against the LGBTQ+ community, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.The trolls, a term used to describe those who post inflammatory, aggressive, insincere, and extreme topics on social media, were users from the far-right website 4chan.A spokesperson for the Trevor Project, Kevin Wong had told Buzzfeed News that its helpline was flooded with fake cries for help and other trolling, which led to an increase in wait time for those in genuine need of help.“They inundated our crisis services — the crisis services that are meant for LGBTQ young people to connect with a trained counsellor so that they can talk through some of the stuff and get support through some of the things that they’re finding challenging,” Wong said.“It’s appalling — that’s the word I would use — that anyone would want to stop someone from finding services to prevent them from attempting suicide.”Dubbed Operation Gomorrah, a reference to the bombing of Hamburg during World War II, the coordinated attack originated on a 4chan message board where users were directed to use the Trevor Project’s digital chat or text support and “make up some bullshit.”“Fuck up the queue so sodomites and fags commit suicide due to being unable to receive assistance,” one message on the board read.Senior Researcher from Media Matters, Alex Kaplan had taken screenshots of the 4chan forum where trolls discussed

Hold Me Closer, Britney Spears and Elton John’s duet, is officially a smash.

German authorities have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection to a fatal attack at a Pride event.

London, with music by Sir Elton John, less than a year after the Oscar-winning film about the televangelist was released.Tammy Faye A New Musical will premiere at the Almeida Theatre in October for a limited run until December 3.Musical legend Sir Elton, who has previously seen great success on stage through his composing for The Lion King and Billy Elliot the musical, is once more lending his talents to a new project.Clearly fitting it around his upcoming collaboration with Britney Spears, Sir Elton worked with Scissors Sisters star Jake Shears, on lyrics, and writer James Graham, who has penned the book.Playwright Graham’s last show for the Almeida, Ink in 2017, transferred to the West End and then on to Broadway, and covered his take on Rupert Murdoch’s purchasing of The Sun newspaper in 1969.It was nominated for – and won – multiple Olivier and Tony Awards, with Graham also the brains behind popular new BBC crime thriller Sherwood.Katie Brayben will be stepping into the shoes of Jessica Chastain as Tammy Faye Messner, the colourful televangelist whose empathy for those living with HIV and Aids in the 1980s made her a gay icon.Perhaps Messner’s defining moment was her television interview with Steve Pieters in 1985, an openly gay pastor living with HIV.Chastain won this year’s best actress Oscar for her performance as the PTL (Praise The Lord) Club founder, on her third nomination following back-to-back nominations in 2012 and 2013 for The Help and Zero Dark Thirty.Girls and Broadway star Andrew Rannells is taking on the role of her first husband Jim Bakker, played by Andrew Garfield in the 2021 movie, whose behaviour brought about the downfall of the couple’s Christian media empire – which also included popular theme

Children’s storytime sessions led by drag queens are growing in popularity in countries from the United States to Japan – while fierce opposition campaigns are also gathering pace.

Trace Lysette has made history as the first trans actress to headline a competition film at the Venice Film Festival.

Amid the continuous noise about cryptocurrencies, it’s often hard to pick out what really matters. However this month, if all goes to plan, the energy-hungry digital sector will undergo its biggest shake-up in years.

Maren Morris’ “lunatic” t-shirt line has raised over $100,000 for trans organisations in light of her feud with Brittany Aldean and Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

Chileans on Sunday overwhelmingly rejected a new constitution that would have enshrined LGBTQ rights in an unprecedented way.

Scream star Heather Matarazzo has slammed the franchise’s producers over their pay dispute with Neve Campbell. 

Celebrity Lingo viewers all had the same complaint as they tuned into the first episode of the star-studded spin-off, hosted by RuPaul. The prime-time celebrity version of the show is fronted by the Drag Race legend, rather than Adil Ray, who hosts the popular daytime original. And long-time fans of the format were not happy that their regular presenter had been replaced by the Hollywood superstar.

Poland’s LGBTQ+ community celebrated Pride with peaceful marches after years of opposition.

Cher has opened up about those Dua Lipa comparisons in one epic tweet.  

Joel Kim Booster is speaking out.

New York’s Yeshiva University is trying to bypass a state court ruling that orders the university to recognize a gay pride group on campus.One of the country’s oldest Jewish Orthodox schools in the nation, the New York-situated Yeshiva petitioned the Supreme Court to allow them to block the YU Pride Alliance from being granted official recognition at the university. In an “emergency petition” sent to the court on August 29, Yeshiva cites that it is a “deeply religious university,” and as such, believes it should be allowed to deny the group on the basis of religious beliefs.On June 14, the New York State Supreme Court had ruled that Yeshiva was not actually a “religious institution” under New York law, indicating that the university had to comply with New York City Human Rights Laws banning all discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender.

Guy Lodge Film Critic “L’Immensità” is director Emanuele Crialese’s first feature film in 11 years, and only his fifth in a quarter-century: The gifted Italian, best known to international audiences for his splendid, richly felt Ellis Island immigrant saga “Golden Door,” has never been one for unconsidered or impersonal projects. At first glance, then, one might wonder what drew him out of hibernation for a film that, with its trim runtime and small-scale domestic narrative, belies a title that translates as “immensity.” This 1970s-set story of a 12-year-old navigating his gender identity while his mother battles mental health demons is too palpably pained and heartfelt to be called slight, but it’s sensitive and peculiar in ways that feel fragile — occasionally splintered and swamped by an elaborate setpiece, or the outsize star magnetism of arguably its secondary lead, one Penélope Cruz. 

A “palenqueras,” preparing the fruit for our group in San Pedro Claver Square in Cartagena. Photo by Heather Cassell

Elton John‘s touching tribute to Princess Diana, then catch up on the latest from Gay TikTok:Lady Gaga saw Shangela.Brendan Jordan relived his moment.Jacob Max Lopez explored the gay resort.The birthday girl got her wish.Leslie Jordan stopped the car.Brody channeled Madonna.Hot dad did some things.A closeted Red Sox fan went viral.Dylan Adler gave directions.And Ross Lynch said bussy.

Dylan Mulvaney?Earlier this year, the actress/comedian/content creator came out as trans (pronouns she/they) and has spent most days since documenting her transition in a series she likes to call “Days Of Girlhood.” Through her ups and downs, Mulvaney’s videos have welcomed hundreds of thousands into her daily life, creating a community where she can openly share the lessons learned throughout her progress. Her work is helping break down virtual walls for trans visibility.Related: Dylan Mulvaney is Giving Girlhood GlamourIt’s also garnered her quite the audience—she recently bypassed 7 million followers on TikTok, with 476k on Instagram.

Bad Bunny after the Puerto Rican trap star locked lips with a male backup dancer at the MTV VMAs.And in 2019, a straight male concertgoer apparently shouted out that he’d turn gay for singer Troye Sivan. (“Troye was like, ‘I don’t think that’s how it works, but OK,’” an eyewitness tweeted.)These homo-curious hall passes might just be empty promises, of course, or they might be expressions of heteroflexiblity, an increasingly popular sexual identity.Or these comments might be dispatches from deep in the closet, as one Twitter user observed.

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From the swoopy early-Bieber-esque hair and skinny jeans of the One Direction era to custom Gucci jumpsuits in every color of the rainbow, Harry Styles has gone through one of the most epic style evolutions this decade has seen. The English singer/actor has seemingly donned every look imaginable in the realm of nouveau glam rock, but he’s also been known to dabble in dandyish, fruitcore, and gender-fluid aesthetics. He’s a bit of a style chameleon in that sense, able to pull off anything from a (relatively) lowkey shirt-jacket-jeans combo to a full-on body suit bedazzled for the gods.Here, we highlight some of the most iconic Harry Styles outfits ever to grace the stage, red carpet, and wherever else the artist has strutted his stuff – plus some pieces that can help you get close enough to the real thing. Channel your inner Styles with these nine great looks. RELATED: Watch Harry Styles’ full, uncut ‘X Factor’ audition for first timeUpon the release of his first solo album, Styles also debuted his new signature style at that time: structured suits in floral and 70s-inspired prints.

A Reddit user recently outed himself as a gay man who uses steroids, offering to answer any question other users in the r/askgaybros subreddit wanted to ask. And the side effects he describes may serve as a cautionary tale for others considering steroid use.One commenter asked the obvious question: Why would the Redditor take steroids in the first place? “Body dysmorphia,” the Redditor explained. “I also have very poor genetics for building muscle and was not happy with my body even after six to seven years in the gym.”Another commenter asked about two of the widely known side effects of steroids: shrinking of the testicles and severe acne.“Yes and yes,” the Redditor replied.

It goes without saying that society has something of an obsession with penis size. For some men, it’s a source of insecurity. For others, it’s a source of great pride.

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Harry Styles, el príncipe del pop de este verano, se ha ganado su corona plasmando las fantasías de millones de personas y dándole un enfoque aparentemente innovador a la proyección de la identidad sexual diversa. Mientras hace crecer su reino y conquista la cultura pop, Styles también ha sido acusado —en sus dos últimos lanzamientos discográficos— de utilizar la identidad queer para pulir su fama sin declararse explícitamente queer.

Following his wife’s viral transphobic Instagram comments, it looks like country singer Jason Aldean is not getting off scot-free.The Grammy-Award nominee’s public relations firm, The GreenRoom, has “stepped away” from working with the ‘If I Didn’t Love You’ artist, according to Billboard.The firm’s co-owner Tyne Parrish opened up about their decision, telling the publication, “Music has always been and remains The GreenRoom’s core focus, so we had to make the difficult decision after 17 years to step away from representing Jason.”Parrish added, “We aren’t the best people for the gig anymore, but will always be big fans of his music — he is one of the greatest live entertainers in country music.”Though Parrish did not explicitly reveal why the company was choosing to walk away, the news comes one week after Aldean’s wife, singer Brittany Kerr Aldean, posted an Instagram video that gained backlash for its anti-trans rhetoric.On August 23, Brittney shared a “before and after” makeup video, thanking her parents for “not changing my gender.”“I’d really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase," Brittney wrote on Instagram. "I love this girly life.”Aldean commented on his wife’s post with a laughing emoji, adding,“Lmao!! Im glad they didn’t too, cause you and I wouldn’t have worked out.”The damaging comments didn’t go unnoticed by the country music community — which is primarily a right-leaning industry — especially amongst two high-profile country artists. “You'd think celebs with beauty brands would see the positives in including LGBTQ+ people in their messaging, '' Cassadee Pope wrote on Instagram Story and Twitter.

MAKANDA, Ill. — The middle schoolers at Camp Indigo Point were hanging out by their cabins after swimming in the lake, practicing the ukulele and stuffing foil packets with ground beef and vegetables, which were now roasting on the fire, seven minutes on each side. Arin Webber, areal estate agent turned camp counselor, was competing against heat and hunger for the campers’ attention.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has opened up about how she had “no friends” at school and used to eat her lunch in the toilet on her own. The Love Island winner, 28, opened up about her experience of being bullied while at school, during an appearance on RTÉ One's The Late Late Show with Ryan Tubridy. Host Ryan asked the model and actress, who won the latest series of Love Island alongside Davide Sanclimenti, about her experience of bullying.

She’s a winner, baby! RuPaul has won her seventh Creative Arts Emmy award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program.

A United Nations (UN) expert said they were concerned about the future of LGBTQ+ rights in the US after a recent ten-day visit. 

Meta, the parent company for Facebook, is currently running ads for Protect Texas Kids, founded by  right-wing extremist Kelly Neidert, to run ads “baselessly calling people pedophiles,” journalist Steven Monacelli reported today (Saturday, Sept. 3) via Twitter. “Meta has allowed these ads to reach thousands of people.”

Day 1 of the Creative Arts Emmys 2022 had a distinctive group of celebrities and creators that make up some of the best in television. They all gathered at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles to celebrate everyone involved in the creative process.

Perennial fave RuPaul just took home another Emmy.

Maren Morris has turned an insult from Tucker Carlson into an opportunity to raise funds that help people in the transgender community. The Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter got into the Fox News host’s radar after an online feud with digital influencer Brittany Aldean, wife of country singer Jason Aldean.

launched a T-shirt that reads “Maren Morris: Lunatic Country Music Person,” followed by the phone number for the Trans Lifeline hotline. All sales proceeds are to be split between the Trans Lifeline and GLAAD’s Transgender Media Program.

Billy Eichner has clarified his previous comment regarding LGBTQ+ streaming movies. 

On this Labor Day weekend, we celebrate the rich history and accomplishments of workers across America, and we honor the effort and dedication of working Americans past, present, and future. And what better time than Labor Day to discuss the next chapter after a long and fulfilling work life? Retirement is a chapter many look ahead to with excitement and anticipation about what the future holds and with good reason. It’s a time to relax, indulge in hobbies and discover new interests, and spend time making memories with those you love. 

Marvel has finally revealed new details on its first gay Spider-Man, Web-Weaver. 

Gemma Collins has revealed her wedding plans while comparing her big day to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's. The former TOWIE star appeared on The Big Breakfast and was speaking to Judi Love when she shared some exclusive wedding plans. The 41-year-old had just returned from Mykonos before going on the show, where she said will be where she ties the knot with Rami Hawash.

Tucker Carlson insulted Maren Morris for sticking up for trans youth — now, you can stick up for them by buying this shirt.

Maren Morris has raised $100,000 for transgender charities. The 32-year-old singer has launched a range of T-shirts to benefit trans rights groups Trans Lifeline and GLAAD's Transgender Media Program and took to social media on Saturday (03. 09.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Tucked away in the California desert, where windmills line the sprawling hills and rainbows adorn the crosswalks, a sizable progressive L.G.B.T.Q. community has turned a once reliably Republican stronghold into a battleground in the fight for control of Congress, giving Democrats hope for picking up a House seat that has long been beyond their reach.

Trace Lysette arrives at the premiere of her new film Monica at the 2022 Venice Film Festival on Saturday (September 3) in Venice, Italy.

Maren Morris offered an update Saturday on social media less than 24 hours after launching a T-shirt line with the Tucker Carlson-inspired moniker.The country star took to Instagram and said she's raised over $100,000 since announcing Friday that her black T-shirt with the words «Maren Morris Lunatic Country Music Person» and the phone number «877-565-8860.» That number directs callers to Trans Line Life, a non-profit organization that offers emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis.Trans Line Life is also one of the two organizations that'll benefit from sales of Morris' new merch. GLAAD's Transgender Media Program is the other beneficiary.

ABOVE: The great Johnny Slash.

It’s never fun to admit your vulnerability, perceived or otherwise, and it goes against our IG-saturated, social-media world to post about problematic life subjects.But, heck, as older gay men, the more we open up about those “closed” topics, the more we can relate, and help, one another not just surive but thrive late into a glorious old age.So here, five topics that need to be discussed more often. Share if you dare.1. FinancesThere are times in my life when I’ve had money and times when I’ve been flat broke.

reacted to his thirst tweets, Billy Eichner pissed off Gay Twitter, and Lea Michele did not deny that she cannot read.