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Russell Tovey on pride, sexual power and politics: ‘The Green party slogan – make hope normal again – is what we need’

One of the most prolific and popular actors of his generation, he reflects on therapy, homophobia, why he suspects now is the worst time in history for trans people, and his secret life as a geekRussell Tovey’s best characters often seem to have it all together, typically as a barrier to further i...

Pro basketball team embraces homophobia, rejects the Pride rainbow

Some New Zealand Breakers players reject gay people, so the entire team is refusing to wear any LGBTQ Pride rainbows this season. The post Pro basketball team embraces homophobia, rejects the Pride rainbow appeared first on Outsports.

Pride Pioneer: College basketball coach was nervous coming out as gay to his head coach

DJ Slifer realized that only by being authentic could he truly relate to his players. The post Pride Pioneer: College basketball coach was nervous coming out as gay to his head coach appeared first on Outsports.

Pride Pioneer: Gay Florida State diver found his niche as an out and successful athlete

Aidan Faminoff felt free after no longer hiding his true self. The post Pride Pioneer: Gay Florida State diver found his niche as an out and successful athlete appeared first on Outsports.

Cheyenne Jackson says he’s finally proud of his “gay voice”

The actor rates it as "moderately gay" on the gay voice spectrum, and he's good with that.

Tom Ford directing film about castrated singers based on Anne Rice novel ‘Cry to Heaven’

This will be Tom Ford's third film after 'A Single Man' and 'Nocturnal Animals.'

Can we have your attention? Announcing The Queerty Book Club with Lukas Gage’s memoir

We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Queerty Book Club, a partnership with the online bookstore Allstora.

Trans air force members sue Trump administration over denied pension

Complaint slams government’s actions as ‘unlawful and invalid’ after air force revoked early retirement benefitsA group of 17 transgender US air force members has sued the Trump administration for denying them early retirement pensions and benefits.The complaint, submitted in federal court, de...

Trump’s damage to the federal government may be “easily reversible” when he leaves office

Two columnists believe his legacy isn't as secure as he probably thinks.

Slayyyter is grateful that most of her fans are queer: “It’s not something I ever pandered to”

The pop star is opening up about her relationship with her gay fans.

Pelvic thrust celebrations are all the rage in the NFL, despite threat of penalty

The Hingle McCringleberry rule has taken the NFL by storm the last two weeks, with everyone wondering how many thrusts are too much. The post Pelvic thrust celebrations are all the rage in the NFL, despite threat of penalty appeared first on Outsports.

Michael Cimino’s hot track, UPS’ package delivery, & Kathy Griffin’s beef with Ellen

Catch up on Gay TiKTok ....

Pete Buttigieg trades barbs with MAGA congressman

"Look forward to hearing you explain your votes!"

“Tig Notaro pitched the least funny thing I’ve ever heard”: The story behind the year’s most surprising, emotional queer doc

The must-see 'Come See Me In The Good Light" finds the joy & humor in confronting mortality through the life of late poet Andrea Gibson.

Always traveling, drinking iced coffee & having the same name: Gays reveal the stereotypes they’ve found to be true

Queerty readers reveal the gay stereotypes they've found to be true...

You won’t believe these 10 LGBTQ+ figures who have endorsed Donald Trump

Donald Trump has received public endorsements from various LGBTQ+ figures who support him for different reasons.

PHOTOS: This Grindr fashion show served skimpy looks spun from the wool of gay sheep

For one brief evening, Grindr went offline and onto the runway.

Utah’s oldest gay bar at risk as employees clash with owner over unionizing

The owner closed the tiny tavern in a dispute with employees over unionizing.

Queerty Crossword: Nov. 16, 2025

Supreme Court saves marriage equality while Tammy Baldwin stands up for health care

Here are the stories you may have missed this week.

Pride Pioneer: Ex-Iowa State football player thinks his teammates would have accepted him being gay

Landon Streit wasn’t ready to come out at the time. The post Pride Pioneer: Ex-Iowa State football player thinks his teammates would have accepted him being gay appeared first on Outsports.

Gay Michigan gymnast hard-launches relationship with his cheerleader boyfriend

'He’s become a support system that I never knew I needed,' Wolverines gymnast Charlie Larson says about his boyfriend, an athlete and cheerleader. The post Gay Michigan gymnast hard-launches relationship with his cheerleader boyfriend appeared first on Outsports.

‘Drag Race’ judges Javier Ambrossi & Javier Calvo have broken up after 13 years

Los Javis created the HBO Max series 'Veneno.'

Sources reveal staggering cost of changing the Pentagon’s name to Department of War

It's in the billions.

Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell shows off his hot legs and short shorts

When you can bang home field goals like Tate Sandell, who cares how short his shorts are? The post Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell shows off his hot legs and short shorts appeared first on Outsports.

Lee Pace gets naughty, Robyn returns to save us & all the best LGBTQ+ releases this week

The Hot Sheet is Queerty’s pop culture catch-up.

“Dopamine,” DL tees & demon twinks: 10 things we’re obsessed with this week

Boys, books, and boxer briefs — what more could you ask for?

HRC drops “deadly” weapons manufacturers Northrup Grumman and Raytheon as corporate sponsors

They say the change is in keeping with long-held stances against "extremism".

Tom Daley’s spread, Jason Cohen’s ball, & Jack Falahee’s chest

The shirtlessness was on fire on Instagram.

InstaJocks: A gay pro scores big and a gymnast plays with some new tops

InstaJocks this week features a gay tennis pro getting oh so close to a tournament championship and a wrestler getting a street name. The post InstaJocks: A gay pro scores big and a gymnast plays with some new tops appeared first on Outsports.

For a truly “wicked” take on Oz, this deeply strange ’85 sequel is beloved by the gays

Some scenes in 'Return To Oz' were so freaky they scarred us for life—and we're obsessed!

A gay immigrant led the country to victory in the American Revolution

If not for Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, we might still be a British colony.

It’s Transgender Awareness Week, and trans folk are sharing their stories

Every November 13 to November 19 is Transgender Awareness Week.

Tr*mp losing his grip, Megyn Kelly’s Epstein flip-flop, MTG says dear leader is “gaslighting” America

The WH chaos continues at full speed...

Analyst says Trump will make “desperate” moves as he faces “political mortality”

Donald Trump may soon be facing his worst nightmare: becoming irrelevant.

Caitlyn Jenner is begging for money online after legal fallout from her memecoin

She is accused of scamming her fans with the cryptocurrency. Now she wants her remaining fans to bail out her legal fund.

Queerty Crossword: Nov. 15, 2025

Parents wish folks knew these things about their trans kids

PLUS: Amazing parents to queer kids, and what does the seal say?!??

Matteo Lane’s ex Kike Alba is serving face, body, and speedo domination

Kike Alba is reaching male supermodel status.

Barry Manilow prepares to say goodbye to fans with new “Once Before I Go” video

Manilow will embark on a farewell tour in 2026.

Omar Rudberg’s birthday suit pics have fans wondering: Who’s the lucky guy in bed with him?

Who's the mystery photographer who had Omar Rudberg smiling from ear-to-ear on his birthday?

Working Out Our Gay Fantasies

How Charles Hix & Ken Haak pumped up queer desire

After his cochlear implant failed for the third time, Chella Man decided to dive into the impossible

When Man's cochlear implant broke, he learned something important about himself

Justice Smith on why he doesn’t allow straight people to call him gay: “You’re boring & you’re basic!”

"I think straight people have a limited definition of what gay is," says the 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' star.

Ricky Martin on the wild party that changed his life & Leslie Bibb on playing for the gays

This week marks the 25th anniversary of Ricky Martin's 'Sound Loaded,' and the pop star gets emotional reflecting on his amazing career journey since then.