Friday, May 3, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, May 3, 2024

British Gay Man's Family Says He was Targeted, Abused by Anti-Gay Qatari Law Enforcement

British Gay Man's Family Says He was Targeted, Abused by Anti-Gay Qatari Law Enforcement

A gay British-Mexican man was placed under arrest and accused of drug possession by Qatari police when he showed up for a Grindr date – a situation his family says shows he was targeted and framed.

by Kilian Melloy | 6 hours ago

News

Arkansas Governor Says State Won't Comply with New Federal Rules on Treatment of Trans Students
Arkansas Governor Says State Won't Comply with New Federal Rules on Treatment of Trans Students

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared that the state won't comply with a federal regulation that seeks to protect the rights of transgender students in...

by Andrew DeMillo | 8 hours ago

Texas School Board Accepts Separation Agreement with Superintendent over Trans Student Banned from Musical
Texas School Board Accepts Separation Agreement with Superintendent over Trans Student Banned from Musical

A school board in Texas has accepted a voluntary separation agreement with its superintendent who was suspended after removing a transgender student from a role...

8 hours ago

Culture

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are Officially Divorced and Single
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are Officially Divorced and Single

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are officially divorced and single. The dissolution of the couple's marriage was finalized Friday by a Los Angeles County judge,...

by Andrew Dalton | 11 hours ago

Not a 'Show Biz' Guy, Jason Gould Finds His Own Creative Path
Not a 'Show Biz' Guy, Jason Gould Finds His Own Creative Path

Despite being born to Hollywood royalty, Jason Gould is hardly a household name. The warm, softspoken, humble man is the son of actor Elliot Gould and Barbra...

by Nicholas Dussault | May 2

Pride

Andrea Doria Dos Passos Killing Underscores Need for LGBTQ Shelter, Advocates Say
Andrea Doria Dos Passos Killing Underscores Need for LGBTQ Shelter, Advocates Say

Passos, 37, was killed outside of the Miami City Ballet in Miami, Florida on April 23.

by Emell Adolphus | Apr 30

LGBTQ Characters Are Disappearing Across Broadcast, Cable, Streaming Networks
LGBTQ Characters Are Disappearing Across Broadcast, Cable, Streaming Networks

In the 19th edition of GLAAD's Where We Are on TV, the study found that LGBTQ representation on the small screen has declined for a consecutive year.

by Emell Adolphus | Apr 30

Media

GLSEN Respect Awards @ Gotham Hall NYC :: April 29, 2024
GLSEN Respect Awards @ Gotham Hall NYC :: April 29, 2024

The GLSEN Respect Awards were held at Gotham Hall and hosted by the fabulous Peppermint. Award recipients included Marcia Gay Harden, Republic Records, Sophia...

by Wilsonmodels | Apr 30

EDGE Now :: April 26, 2024
EDGE Now :: April 26, 2024

Get ready to slay your fitness goals as we showcase three sexy fitness influencers who will fuel your motivation and prepare you for summer.

Apr 25