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'You Aren't Gay,' A-List Actor Told Elliot Page. And He Was the Man to Prove It.

'You Aren't Gay,' A-List Actor Told Elliot Page. And He Was the Man to Prove It.

CULTURE | Jun 4

In his new "Pageboy," Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page reveals how he was once confronted by an A-list actor at a party in Los Angeles who told him he was going to have "fuck you to make you realize you aren't gay."

Meet Rising Out Influencer Connor Gowland

Meet Rising Out Influencer Connor Gowland

CULTURE | By Shawn Laib | Jun 4

If you want to get a daily dose of adorable blonde-haired-handsomeness, Taylor Swift-stanning, and cute puppy-owner interactions, look no further than the social media accounts of Connor Gowland.

Trans Adults in Florida 'Blindsided' that New Law Limits Access to Health Care

Trans Adults in Florida 'Blindsided' that New Law Limits Access to Health Care

NEWS | Jun 4

Debate surrounding Florida's new restrictions on gender-affirming care focused mostly on trans children. But a new law Gov. Ron DeSantis signed last month also made it difficult — even impossible — for many trans adults to get treatment.

Sri Lanka's LGBTQ+ Community Holds Pride March, Demands End to Discrimination

Sri Lanka's LGBTQ+ Community Holds Pride March, Demands End to Discrimination

NEWS | Jun 4

Hundreds of members of Sri Lanka's LGBTQ+ community paraded through the streets of the capital Colombo on Sunday to mark the Pride month and demand an end to discrimination.

'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Swings to Massive $120.5 Million Opening

'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Swings to Massive $120.5 Million Opening

CULTURE | By Jake Coyle | Jun 4

"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" opened in U.S. and Canadian theaters with a massive $120.5 million, more than tripling the debut of the 2018 animated original.

Now You See It... Navy Retreats from Pride Social Media Posts

Now You See It... Navy Retreats from Pride Social Media Posts

NEWS | Jun 4

Now you see it, now you don't. Such is the mixed message from social media posts from the US Navy concerning Pride.

Texas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors after Governor Signs Bill

Texas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors after Governor Signs Bill

NEWS | Jun 4

Texas has become the most populous state to ban gender-affirming care for minors after Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation on Friday.

Twitter Exec Responsible for Content Safety Resigns after Elon Musk Criticism

Twitter Exec Responsible for Content Safety Resigns after Elon Musk Criticism

NEWS | Jun 4

A top Twitter executive responsible for safety and content moderation has left the company, her departure coming soon after owner Elon Musk publicly complained about the platform's handling of posts about transgender topics.

Reflecting on the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

Reflecting on the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

CULTURE | By C.J. Prince | Jun 4

A look at the 2023 Cannes Film Festivals, including Queer Palme nominees, as well as films that may have slipped under the radar.

German Actor Margit Cartensen, Known for Fassbinder Roles, Dies at 83

German Actor Margit Cartensen, Known for Fassbinder Roles, Dies at 83

NEWS | Jun 4

German stage and screen actor Margit Carstensen, star of iconic films by influential director Rainer Werner Fassbinder, has died aged 83, her agent said on Friday.

Pride

Young Massachusetts Drag Queen & Activist Named Grand Marshal for Ptown Carnival

Young Massachusetts Drag Queen & Activist Named Grand Marshal for Ptown Carnival

PRIDE | Jun 3

Jason Carter aka Monica Moore, was named the Grand Marshal for the 2023 Carnival Parade on August 17, 2023. Carter made headlines when Moore persevered against masked neo-Nazis disrupted drag queen story hour earlier this year.