Kiss member Paul Stanley has — for some reason — made a statement on Twitter about his stance on kids’ gender identities and the parents who are “normalizing and even encouraging participation” in embracing them, calling it a “sad and dangerous fad.” “There is a BIG difference between teaching acceptance …
Read More »DOJ Sues Tennessee Over Ban on Gender-Affirming Treatment for Minors
The Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that it has filed a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s new law banning gender-affirming treatments for minors — one of several bills targeting the state’s LGBTQ+ community. The DOJ said that SB1 violates the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause by denying “necessary medical care to youth” …
Read More »Montana Legislature Punishes Trans Lawmaker for Telling It Like It Is
On Wednesday, after closing the House Chamber gallery to the public, Montana’s House Republicans voted to ban State Rep. Zooey Zephyr, who is trans, from entering the chamber floor, anteroom, and gallery for the rest of this session. Zephyr, a Democrat, will still be able to vote remotely on legislation. …
Read More »Lizzo Creates 'Safe Space' at Knoxville Show With 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Alumni
Lizzo said she was told to cancel her shows in Tennessee in light of the state’s anti-drag law, which bans “adult cabaret entertainment” in public spaces and where it might be seen by minors. Instead, she decided to invite drag performers, including RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni, to perform with her …
Read More »'I Got an Umbrella and Ambition': Indictment Reveals Alleged Conspiracy Behind Gay Bar Deaths
In the spring of 2022, two men were drugged and robbed after leaving gay bars in New York. Both died from their overdoses, setting the city’s LGBTQ community on edge at a time when they were already facing an increase in legislative attacks from the right. On Wednesday, authorities announced …
Read More »Anheuser-Busch CEO Says Brand 'Never Intended' to Cause Division Over Bud Light
Earlier this month, Kid Rock responded to Bud Light’s collaboration with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney by lining up cases of beer, pulling out his assault rifle, and shooting them. Flipping off the camera, he declared: “Fuck Bud Light and fuck Anheuser-Busch.” Kid Rock’s response to a beer partnership and the …
Read More »Halsey Schedules Intimate Summer Shows Benefiting LGBTQ+ Organizations
For three nights this summer, Halsey will take the stage at small venues alongside a complete string ensemble. The shows — scheduled for cities in Florida, Indiana, and California — will be presented in partnership with Hard Rock Live, with proceeds benefiting two LGBTQ+ organizations. Tickets are on sale now …
Read More »MrBeast Calls Out Transphobic Backlash to Chris Tyson's Hormone Therapy
Jimmy Donaldson, a.k.a. MrBeast, one of the biggest stars on YouTube, is not happy with what some fans and creators are saying about his longtime friend Chris Tyson, who recently revealed that they’re receiving hormone therapy as they explore their gender identity. On Thursday, Donaldson articulated his displeasure at the …
Read More »Stephen Colbert Proposes Penis-Shaped Shaft Beer for Bud Light Boycotters
Some men need things spelled out for them in the simplest terms possible, as to avoid confusion at all costs. It’s why body wash brands like Raw Sugar and Dove have men-specific lines. The products don’t clean their bodies any better than if the word “men” wasn’t printed on the …
Read More »MrBeast's Chris Tyson Went On Hormones. Then Came Transphobic Conspiracy Theories
You don’t rack up 140 million YouTube subscribers without winning yourself some toxic fans. Jimmy Donaldson — a.k.a. MrBeast — has his share despite a personal brand built around positivity, as well as goofy, expensive stunts. One of the most-watched creators online, Donaldson styles his MrBeast channel as an institution …
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