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Police in Arizona say a shooting at a Tucson gay bar that left three people dead, including the shooter, is being investigated as a possible hate crime. via: The Guardian The shooting occurred shortly after midnight on Monday in the parking lot of Venture-N, according to Tucson police. The suspect, identified by police as 44-year old Ousman Ceesay, allegedly killed 42-year-old Vincent Anthony Siqueiros and 33-year-old Cameron Davis Capara. Tucson police said Ceesay, who had s

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is targeting LGBTQ stories. They are trying to control what you see on television. This government overreach is dangerous to the existence of an independent and free media. via: Out After decades of hard-fought battles to include more queer characters on television, the Federal Communications Commission is toying with the idea of adding warning labels to all TV shows with LGBTQ+ content, but the general public is not on board. In re

LGBTQ+ characters are slowly disappearing from film in a trend that disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ characters of color, according to a report published today. via: THR The number of LGBTQ characters in feature films has declined for the third year in a row, according to a new study released by GLAAD. The advocacy organization published the 14th edition of a report that tracks LGBTQ representation in film — the study is now called Where We Are in Film after previously being

Lance Bass is recalling the relief he felt when his *NSYNC bandmate Joey Fatone accidentally learned that he was gay — after discovering Bass and his boyfriend in a private moment. via: Pink News Bass and Fatone both spoke of the moment in an interview for Fatone’s upcoming docu-series Boy Band Confidential, with a clip from the series being shared by USA Today on 13 April. “We go out one night, we all go back to Lance’s house,” Fatone recalls. “I pass out in one of his guest

Ben Daniels has opened up on the struggle gay actors still face in Hollywood. via: Pink News Interview with the Vampire and The Crown star Ben Daniels has said that studios would never cast a queer person to play James Bond. Speaking to The Telegraph on 3 February, the gay actor was asked if he would like to play another “rampantly heterosexual character” like Finn in the BBC hairdressing comedy Cutting It again. “Yes, of course, because it was such tremendous fun,” he sa

After Joaquin Phoenix hastily exited Todd Haynes’ next film, potentially squashing its chances to be made, Pedro Pascal has officially stepped into the lead role’s shoes. via: Variety Following Joaquin Phoenix’s exit last year, Todd Haynes ’ subversive love story “De Noche” is back on track with Pedro Pascal officially set to play a hard-boiled detective opposite Danny Ramirez as his younger lover. Shooting will start next month. MK2 Films, the French indie banner behind Jo

Nicki Minaj’s MAGA pivot is sparking rumors of a quiet but powerful breakup with a community that once rode hard for her. via: Hot 97 Nicki Minaj is confronting a backlash that many fans once thought would never touch her. Over the past week, speculation has circulated through hip-hop circles, nightlife spaces, and social media timelines, focusing on her politics and their implications. For a portion of her longtime audience, the break now feels real. Minaj rose as a rap sup

Slayyyter, whose real name is Catherine Grace Garner, expressed love for her LGBTQ+ fans after debuting her single CRANK at Grindr's Pleasure Ball in New York City. via: People The pop star, 29, is in the midst of a new music era and recently debuted her latest single "CRANK" live at the queer-centric connection app Grindr's Pleasure Ball in N.Y.C. on Oct. 23 for a rowdy crowd of predominantly LGBTQ+ people — a fitting place given her listener base. "I feel like that is the s

Snoop Dogg recently criticized Pixar’s “Lightyear,” detailing an experience he had showing the film, which briefly features a lesbian...

RuPaul’s Drag Race season 11 winner Yvie Oddly has clarified that she ain’t no quitter, despite trolling the show’s fandom by teasing...

Washed up rapper Azealia Banks is facing a swarm of backlash from the homoseggshuh community after saying being gay or trans is not...

Sabrina Carpenter has shown everyone what a real ally looks, by raising more than $1 million (£727,000) to help good causes, including...

The CEO and cofounder of queer apparel brand Nasty Pig is urging the LGBTQ+ community to fight back. via: Out Nasty Pig is a clothing,...

English actor Ian McKellen called on closeted gay actors to “come out” and “get into the sunshine” in an interview published Sunday in...

Armie Hammer says he wanted to see what it was like to hook up with someone off Grindr, so he decided to hook up with a dude. However...

José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal is standing ten toes down in regards to continues to his support for the trans community, as he has a trans...

Dank Demoss, also known as Dajua Blanding, is using her platform to highlight weight discrimination after a Lyft driver refused to give...

The brutal murder of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota, has left his family devastated and searching for...

This week, Ariana Grande became the latest celebrity to be accused of queerbaiting thanks to a seemingly innocent comment while promoting...

Chloë Grace Moretz, best known for her roles in Kick-Ass and Carrie has come out as a "gay woman" while taking a passionate stance in...