North America João Lucas Reis da Silva makes history as first openly gay man to compete in Grand Slam tennis Brazilian player João Lucas Reis da Silva has become the first openly gay male athlete to compete in a Grand Slam event. The 25-year-old stepped onto the court at the US Open qualifying rounds in New York, marking a historic breakthrough in a sport where openly gay male players have By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Brace yourselves, Prince Joshua releases QUAKE single and music video For his birthday, Prince Joshua wanted to release something for everyone to TWERK to! By Dale Melita • 1 min read
North America Brian Vahaly: Tennis trailblazer aims to make the court a safe space for queer athletes As the tennis world turns its attention to Flushing Meadows for the 2025 US Open, one voice is rising above the baseline buzz - not for his serve, but for his stance. Brian Vahaly, the first openly gay man to have played on the ATP Tour and now President of By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Prince Philip’s cousin Lord Ivar Mountbatten shares late Duke’s supportive words after coming out as gay In a heartfelt revelation, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a cousin of the late Prince Philip, has shared the kind and accepting words the Duke of Edinburgh offered upon learning of his relative’s sexuality. Speaking on the Rosebud podcast with Gyles Brandreth, Lord Ivar recounted his surprise when Brandreth mentioned to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America New research reveals over 2.8 million trans individuals in the United States A study from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law has revealed that more than 2.8 million people aged 13 and older in the United States identify as trans, representing approximately 1% of the population in that age group. The research, based on data collected between 2021 and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Queer-owned bookshop in Massachusetts to host “wedding marathon” on 30 August A queer-owned bookshop in Massachusetts is set to host a “wedding marathon” on 30 August, offering LGBTQ+ couples the chance to tie the knot quickly and affordably amid growing concerns over the future of same-sex marriage rights in the United States. All She Wrote Books, located in Somerville, is organising By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK 'Christian Institute' launches legal bid to ban civil service Pride participation and rainbow lanyards A 'Christian charity' has launched a legal bid to prohibit civil servants from wearing rainbow lanyards, participating in Pride events, and including preferred pronouns in official email signatures, arguing that such practices breach the Civil Service Code of impartiality. The 'Christian Institute', a Newcastle-based organisation with By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Rylan Clark urges greater visibility for trans stories amid rising hostility Television and radio presenter Rylan Clark has called for more representation of trans individuals in the media, highlighting what he described as a “mass wave of hate” currently affecting the community. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Clark, 36, known for his work on This Morning and Big Brother’s By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Adelaide Crows star Izak Rankine faces five-game AFL ban over alleged anti-gay slur Adelaide Crows forward Izak Rankine is facing a five-match suspension following an alleged homophobic slur directed at a Collingwood player during last Saturday’s AFL clash. The incident, which occurred during Adelaide’s narrow three-point victory, has cast a shadow over the club’s premiership campaign and sparked widespread condemnation By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture From Westeros to the Waltz: Gay Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn joins Strictly 2025 Kristian Nairn, best known to millions as the gentle giant Hodor from Game of Thrones, is swapping Westeros for the waltz as he becomes the final celebrity confirmed for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. The 49-year-old gay actor and DJ was unveiled live on BBC Radio 2, joining a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Trans and cisgender people face "job loss, violence, vigilantism and wholesale exclusion" following Supreme Court ruling and EHRC guidance, report shows "Shocking" new evidence released this week has shone a light on how cis and trans people, since the Supreme Court ruling (FWS vs The Scottish Ministers) in April 2025, face "violence, harassment and exclusion" whether or not they are trying to follow “the new rules”. The By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Yosemite ranger SJ Joslin remains defiant after being fired over Trans Flag display In a move that has sparked outrage across the LGBTQ+ community and beyond, Yosemite National Park has dismissed wildlife biologist and park ranger Shannon “SJ” Joslin after they helped display a large trans pride flag on El Capitan, one of the park’s most iconic rock formations. Joslin, who uses By Graham Robson • 2 min read
