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Mississippi Governor Signs Law Restricting Transgender People's Use of Bathrooms and Locker Rooms

Mississippi Governor Signs Law Restricting Transgender People's Use of Bathrooms and Locker Rooms

NEWS | By Emily Wagster Pettus | May 14

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he has signed a new law regulating transgender people's use of bathrooms, locker rooms and dormitories in public education buildings.

Dispute over Transgender Woman Admitted to Wyoming Sorority to be Argued Before Appeal Judges

Dispute over Transgender Woman Admitted to Wyoming Sorority to be Argued Before Appeal Judges

NEWS | By Mead Gruver | May 14

A U.S. appeals court in Denver is set to hear arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit brought by six members of a University of Wyoming sorority who are challenging the admission of a transgender woman into their local chapter.

Gucci Hosts Star-studded Cruise Collection Fashion Show in London's Tate Modern

Gucci Hosts Star-studded Cruise Collection Fashion Show in London's Tate Modern

CULTURE | By Sylvia Hui | May 14

For one night only, the utilitarian, concrete basement of London's Tate Modern museum was transformed into a lush green jungle Monday — and it was the hottest fashion ticket in town.

Bumble's Billboard Ads Sneered at Celibacy as an Alternative to Dating — and the Company Got Stung

Bumble's Billboard Ads Sneered at Celibacy as an Alternative to Dating — and the Company Got Stung

NEWS | By David Hamilton | May 14

The dating app Bumble got stung after running billboard ads that appeared to sneer at celibacy as an alternative to meeting people online.

Cannes Kicks Off with Greta Gerwig's Jury and a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep

Cannes Kicks Off with Greta Gerwig's Jury and a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep

CULTURE | By Jake Coyle | May 14

The Cannes Film Festival opens Tuesday with the unveiling of Greta Gerwig's jury and the presentation of an honorary Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep, as the French Riviera spectacular kicks off a potentially volatile 77th edition.

With Titles in All Categories, Queer Palm Films Announced

With Titles in All Categories, Queer Palm Films Announced

CULTURE | May 13

The Queer Palm is eligible to any entry at the Cannes Film Festival that deals in any way with LGBTQ+ themes. At this year's event, which begins on Tuesday and runs through May 25th, the judging committee will pick between 22 eligible titles.

Did You Catch Billie Eilish's New Song in  'Heartstopper' Season 3 Trailer?

Did You Catch Billie Eilish's New Song in 'Heartstopper' Season 3 Trailer?

CULTURE | By Emell Adolphus | May 13

In the trailer Joe Locke is ready to say the big three words to Kit Connor.

'A Viagra Moment? Netflix Series Features Actor Tom Pelphrey at Full Attention

'A Viagra Moment? Netflix Series Features Actor Tom Pelphrey at Full Attention

CULTURE | May 13

Those who made it to the final minutes of Netflix's mini-series "A Man in Full" saw actor Tom Pelphrey at full attention.

Actor Lukas Gage Shares his Coming Out Story

Actor Lukas Gage Shares his Coming Out Story

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 13

Out actor Lukas Gage opened up to tell his coming out story: It happened during an audition for "The Little Mermaid" in which he found himself confessing to having sex with his male neighbor.

WANNA EDGE?: If You're Gay, Doing Sexy Stuff in the Mirror Takes Auto-Eroticism to a Whole New Level

WANNA EDGE?: If You're Gay, Doing Sexy Stuff in the Mirror Takes Auto-Eroticism to a Whole New Level

CULTURE | By Jake Myers | May 13

In the latest WANNA EDGE sex column, we look at the unique ability some queer people have when it comes to self-pleasuring.

Pride

Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash

Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash

PRIDE | By Anne D'Innocenzio | May 10

Target confirmed that it won't be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received backlash last year for its assortment that also cut into sales.

Nightlife

GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024

GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024

MEDIA | May 13

The 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards show honored media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.