LGBTQ+: News
18 Dec 2024
NetflixWhy 'Squid Game' S02 doesn't have a trans actor
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the mastermind behind the global phenomenon Squid Game, has defended his choice of casting a cisgender actor in a transgender role for the show's upcoming second season.
16 Dec 2024
JapanNetflix renews LGBTQ+ series amid Japan's same-sex marriage debate
Netflix has renewed its groundbreaking Japanese reality series, The Boyfriend, for a second season.
09 Dec 2024
LinkedInThis platform serves as LinkedIn for the LGBTQ+ community
Famm, a discovery platform for queer-owned brands, has launched a new social networking app, Famm Connect.
06 Dec 2024
CelebrityLance Bass says CW fired him after coming out
Former *NSYNC member Lance Bass has revealed that his decision to come out as gay in 2006 cost him dearly in his career.
06 Dec 2024
Christopher Nolan'Oppenheimer' star Emma Dumont comes out as non-binary, changes name
Emma Dumont, known for their role in the Academy Award-winning Oppenheimer, has come out as non-binary.
26 Nov 2024
WalmartAfter Ford and Harley-Davidson, Walmart rolls back its DEI policies
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has announced a major rollback of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.
26 Nov 2024
ChinaHong Kong court rules for equal inheritance for same-sex couples
Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal has upheld earlier rulings granting equal inheritance rights and subsidized housing benefits to same-sex married couples.
26 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWho is Robby Starbuck: Architect of Walmart's 'woke policy' rollback
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is overhauling its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
25 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump may label transgenders as 'unfit' for US military service
President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, is reportedly planning to sign an executive order deeming transgender people "unfit" for military service.
23 Nov 2024
Homosexuality'I am not ashamed': Singer Khalid comes out as gay
Khalid, the acclaimed singer behind hits like Young Dumb & Broke and Location, has come out as gay.
14 Nov 2024
ColomboWho is Chanu Nimesha, Sri Lanka's 1st transgender parliamentary candidate
Chanu Nimesha, a 49-year-old Socialist Party of Sri Lanka member, is making history as the country's first openly transgender parliamentary candidate.
14 Nov 2024
Denzel Washington'Gladiator II': Denzel Washington's 'full-on' gay kiss was cut—but why
Denzel Washington, who stars in Ridley Scott's Gladiator II, has revealed that a major scene involving a same-sex "kiss of death" was cut from the final version of the film.
11 Nov 2024
MumbaiSanjay Bangar's son transitions into woman, fights for trans cricketers
Anaya Bangar, daughter of former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar, has come out as a transgender woman. Formerly Aryan, she opened up about her journey on social media.
08 Nov 2024
CubaTrump wins: What Biden can do in remaining 73 days?
After Donald Trump's election victory, President Joe Biden has promised a peaceful transfer of power.
25 Oct 2024
Deepa MehtaDeepa Mehta to back Onir's queer love story
Acclaimed filmmaker Deepa Mehta has collaborated with director Onir for his upcoming feature film, We Are Faheem & Karun.
04 Oct 2024
Movie Review'Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani' review: Loud, meaningless, and stereotypical
When JioCinema's Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani started with a voiceover, I was immediately haunted by the memories of Ghudchadi, another sub-standard JioCinema film which begins similarly.
21 Sep 2024
Kamala HarrisDonald Trump more popular than Taylor Swift, shows poll
A recent poll conducted by the New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena College has found that former President Donald Trump is more popular than singer Taylor Swift.
16 Sep 2024
Donald TrumpDid Scooter Braun defend Taylor Swift against Donald Trump
Music executive Scooter Braun has come to singer Taylor Swift's defense after ex-US President Donald Trump publicly expressed his dislike for the pop star.
10 Sep 2024
Donald Trump'A joke': Swifties unhappy with Taylor's 'friendship' with Trump supporter
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is facing criticism from fans for her association with Brittany Mahomes, a vocal supporter of former US President Donald Trump.
04 Sep 2024
Madras High Court'Sodomy, lesbianism unnatural sex offenses': New textbook for medical students
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has introduced a new textbook for undergraduate medical students that labels sodomy and lesbianism as "unnatural sex offenses."
30 Aug 2024
Karan JoharHow being called 'pansy' during childhood caused trauma to KJo
Filmmaker Karan Johar recently opened up about his childhood experiences, revealing that he often felt "different from other boys."
30 Aug 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)LGBTQ+ individuals can open joint bank accounts: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry has said that there are no restrictions on LGBTQ+ individuals opening joint bank accounts.
22 Aug 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaIndia's LGBTQ+ community challenges blood donation ban in court
India's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) community is challenging a longstanding ban on blood donation.
26 Jul 2024
California'Entirely fake': Musk's transgender daughter publicly calls out his lies
Elon Musk, the high-profile tech entrepreneur, has been publicly disowned by his transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson.
25 Jul 2024
OlympicsLGBTQ+ dating app bolsters privacy for athletes at Paris Olympics
Grindr, the widely-used LGBTQ+ dating app, is implementing enhanced privacy measures for athletes participating in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
25 Jul 2024
Abhay Deol'We're all they/them': Abhay Deol on fluid sexuality, masculinity
Actor Abhay Deol recently bared it all while discussing sexuality during an interview with The Dirty Magazine.
09 Jul 2024
TikTok'Sorry boys': Ye's ex-girlfriend Julia Fox comes out as lesbian
Julia Fox, the host of OMG Fashun and actor in Uncut Gems, publicly identified as a lesbian on Monday.
05 Jul 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court to revisit same-sex marriage verdict on July 10
The Supreme Court will review petitions contesting its ruling on same-sex marriages from last year on July 10.
04 Jul 2024
Amazon'My Lady Jane' series outshines original book by altering plot
Amazon Prime Video's adaptation of the historical romance My Lady Jane has successfully averted a potential disaster by making a significant change to the original book's plot.
01 Jul 2024
Hollywood'Can't wait to be discriminated': Amber Ruffin comes out
Renowned talk show host, comedian, writer, and Tony Award nominee Amber Ruffin publicly announced her membership in the LGBTQ+ community on the final day of Pride Month.
13 Jun 2024
HollywoodLGBTQ+ film representation increases, TV depicts a decline: Luminate report
Shows and film executives are increasingly trying to increase diversity on-screen.
12 Jun 2024
Lok Sabha108 MPs of 18th LS vocal on LGBTQIA+ issues: Report
As many as 108 out of the 543 newly elected MPs in the 18th Lok Sabha have been "vocal" about LGBTQIA+ issues, according to Pinklist India, a digital archive advocating for India's queer community.
07 Jun 2024
Netflix'Heartstopper' Season 3: Cast, new additions, possible plot, release date
Netflix's popular coming-of-age romantic comedy, Heartstopper, is confirmed to return for a third season.
07 Jun 2024
Dakota JohnsonDakota Johnson's 'Am I OK?' finally released: Story, premise, cast
The much-awaited film Am I OK?, featuring Dakota Johnson and comedian Tig Notaro, started streaming in the US on Thursday.
03 Jun 2024
Pride MonthSophia Bush marks first Pride Month since publicly coming out
Sophia Bush, the 41-year-old actor renowned for her role on One Tree Hill, recently celebrated her first Pride Month since publicly identifying as queer.
02 Jun 2024
AdeleAdele shuts down homophobic heckler's 'pride sucks' remark in style
During one of her "Weekends with Adele" Las Vegas residency shows, Adele encountered a heckler shouting "Pride sucks."
29 May 2024
BridgertonSkipped twice? 'Bridgerton 4' update sparks concern over Benedict's role
Fans of Netflix's popular series, Bridgerton, may face a longer wait for the unfolding of Benedict Bridgerton's story.
28 May 2024
Pope FrancisPope Francis allegedly used derogatory term for LGBT community: Reports
Pope Francis has reportedly used a derogatory term for the LGBT community during a private meeting with Italian bishops, as per Italian media reports.
28 May 2024
HollywoodRichard Dreyfuss's 'sexist,' 'homophobic rant' sparks walkouts at 'Jaws' screening
Richard Dreyfuss, the star of Jaws, has ignited a firestorm of controversy following his remarks at a retrospective screening of the film in Beverly, Massachusetts.
19 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalLuca Guadagnino-Daniel Craig's upcoming film 'Queer' is three-hours-long
Luca Guadagnino's latest cinematic creation, Queer, is reportedly slated for its world premiere at the upcoming Venice Film Festival, commencing on August 28.
12 May 2024
Movie ReviewNewsBytes Recommends: 'My Mother's Girlfriend'—tender exploration of homosexual love
Arun Fulara's My Mother's Girlfriend, which premiered in 2021, is a 15-minute-long short that tenderly and effectively explores the dynamics of LGBTQ+ love amid the backdrop of India's evolving yet largely conservative society.
12 May 2024
SwedenWho is Nemo? First non-binary winner of Eurovision Song Contest
Swiss rapper and multi-instrumentalist Nemo has scripted history by becoming the first non-binary winner of the Eurovision Song Contest.
08 May 2024
SydneySydney council removes same-sex parenting books from libraries
The Cumberland City Council in Western Sydney, Australia has voted to remove books discussing same-sex parenting from local libraries.
07 May 2024
AppleApple launches 2024 Pride Collection in India
Apple has introduced its 2024 Pride Collection in India, a range of products created to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community.
19 Apr 2024
Deepa Mehta'Spirit of Ecstasy,' 'Mutt' to headline Kashish LGBTQ+ Film Festival
The 2024 edition of the Kashish LGBTQ+ film festival in Mumbai will feature Héléna Klotz's Spirit of Ecstasy and Vuk Lungulov-Klotz's Mutt as its main attractions.
11 Apr 2024
JK RowlingTrans-identity paper: Rowling thinks Daniel, Emma should 'save their apologies'
The ongoing disagreement between Harry Potter author JK Rowling and transgender rights advocates has taken a new turn.
10 Apr 2024
Ben AffleckJennifer Garner-Ben Affleck's daughter adopts new name; reveals trans identity
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's 15-year-old daughter, previously known as Seraphina Rose, has come out as trans.
05 Apr 2024
Mallikarjun KhargeLaw on civil unions between queer couples in Congress manifesto
The Congress on Friday released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
03 Apr 2024
Hollywood'Euphoria' actor Hunter Schafer has rejected trans roles. Here's why
Actor Hunter Schafer, known for her role in the teen series Euphoria, has been consciously avoiding roles that stereotype her based on her gender identity.
01 Apr 2024
MoscowRussian LGBTQ+ club owner detained on extremism charges
As Russia intensifies its crackdown against what it calls "extremism", authorities have arrested the owner of an LGBTQ+ club in Orenburg.
28 Mar 2024
MetaMeta enabling anti-transgender hate speech on its platforms, says GLAAD
GLAAD, a prominent global LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization, has accused Meta of facilitating the spread of anti-transgender hate speech across its platforms.
27 Feb 2024
OnirOnir slams discrimination against LGBTQ+ community in blood donation camps
Filmmaker Onir is known for his raw and hard-hitting films in Bollywood. The director has been always vocal about LGBTQ+ community rights and has voiced his opinion against discrimination.
16 Feb 2024
GreeceGreece legalizes same-sex marriage, first for an Orthodox Christian nation
The Greek parliament passed a law legalizing same-sex marriage on Thursday (local time), marking a landmark victory for human rights in Greece.
14 Feb 2024
EntertainmentMust-watch documentaries on the LGBTQ+ community
Documentaries are the rawest form of storytelling and one of the best mediums for the voiceless, including the LGBTQIA+ community.
13 Feb 2024
TalibanTaliban shuts down 'queer.af' LGBTQ+ Mastodon instance: What's next?
The Afghanistan government, now under Taliban control, has unexpectedly shut down the "queer.af" Mastodon instance, as reported by 404 Media.
30 Jan 2024
Web SeriesMust-watch shows that focus on the LGBTQ+ community
Dive into a world of rich narratives, authentic characters, and diverse experiences as we explore the best LGBTQ+ shows that have left an indelible mark on television.
14 Jan 2024
South KoreaExplainer: Evolution of LGBTQ+ representation in South Korean films, dramas
Online or offline, South Korean content's influence pervades the global landscape.
05 Jan 2024
Mammootty'Kaathal—The Core' review: Audacious LGBTQ+ drama bolstered by astounding performances
Jeo Baby's Kaathal—The Core—now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, is the kind of drama that you could spend hours dissecting; a film you want to continue rolling even after the end credits.
06 Dec 2023
RelationshipsCanadian medical journal recognizes lesser-known sexual orientation: Greysexuality
In a groundbreaking move that heralds a new era of inclusivity, the Canadian Medical Association Journal has officially acknowledged "greysexuality" as a distinct sexual orientation.
04 Dec 2023
Billie EilishRevisiting times when celebrities were trolled for sexual orientations
In a November interview with Variety, singer Billie Eilish came out as bisexual.
30 Nov 2023
NepalNepal becomes first Asian country to register queer marriages
Nepal has become the first South Asian country to register a same-sex marriage, following a Supreme Court order that removed barriers to such unions.
23 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC may hear pleas challenging marriage equality verdict on Tuesday
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a batch of petitions seeking a review of its October 17 verdict denying legal recognition to same-sex marriage on November 28.
01 Nov 2023
DY ChandrachudReview petition filed against Supreme Court's same-sex marriage verdict
A petition was submitted to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, challenging its October 17 verdict that denied legal recognition to same-sex marriages in India.
01 Nov 2023
OTT releasesTrinetra Haldar's 'Rainbow Rishta' docu-series trailer out; release date inside
The OTT giant Amazon Prime Video has unveiled the trailer of Rainbow Rishta, a documentary series that delves into the lives and experiences of India's LGBTQ+ community.
18 Oct 2023
IndiaLatest countries to legalize same-sex marriage.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India delivered a judgment on appeals seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriages.
17 Oct 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaBhumi Pednekar, Onir voice discontent over SC's same-sex marriage verdict
The Supreme Court's recent decision to reject legal recognition for same-sex marriages in India has left many Bollywood celebrities disheartened.
17 Oct 2023
BollywoodIndian titles that showcased LGBTQIA+ protests
Bollywood has always had a knack for making films that revolve around historic judgments or protests. Over the years, it has also made numerous films on the LGBTQIA+ community.
17 Oct 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC denies adoption rights to LGBTQIA+ couples in 3-2 verdict
The Supreme Court's five-judge Constitution bench on Tuesday denied adoption rights to LGBTQ+ unmarried couples by passing a 3-2 verdict.
17 Oct 2023
DY ChandrachudSupreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage: Everything to know
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against legally recognizing same-sex marriages in a 3:2 verdict.
17 Oct 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaEnd discrimination against LGBTQIA+ community: SC directs governments, police
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed governments at the Centre, states, and union territories to ensure that the LGBTQIA+ community does not face any discrimination in day-to-day life, Hindustan Times reported.
17 Oct 2023
DY ChandrachudQueer unions: SC directs Centre's committee to decide on rights
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against legally recognizing same-sex marriages in India.
17 Oct 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaQueer couples should have child adoption rights: CJI Chandrachud
CJI DY Chandrachud on Tuesday reportedly held as "illegal" certain guidelines under the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), which restrict queers and unmarried couples from adopting children.
