FYIHere's the One Term You *Have* to Know for LGBTQ+ Pride MonthWhat does "slay" mean? It's Pride Month, and you need to expand your LGBTQ+ vocabulary. Here's a brief history of the word and its meaning.
FYIThese Inclusive Companies Donate to LGBTQ+ Charities All Year Long, Hunty It's Pride month, queen! While we love us some glittery Pride merch, not all collections are created equal. These companies donate to LGBTQ+ charities all year long.
MemeBurger King Austria's Pride Month Ad Totally Missed the MarkThe memes about Burger King Austria's new Gay Pride Whopper are hilarious. Here's everything we know about the controversial advertisement.
EntertainmentNew Rom-Com ‘Fire Island’ Introduces Hulu Audiences to a Historic LGBTQ DestinationIs Fire Island a gay community? Learn more about the setting of the new Hulu rom-com ‘Fire Island,’ starring Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang.
LGBTQ+Celebrate Pride Month With Our Handy List of Instagram CaptionsIf you're celebrating Pride Month on Instagram, try out these captions in your posts. Every June, the LGBTQ community celebrates being themselves.
Human InterestWhere to Celebrate Pride Month This June — Check out These Events in a City Near You!Pride events near me — June 1 marks the commemoration of LGBTQ pride. Celebrate all month long with these parades, festivals, and more.
EntertainmentCould the MCU Feature the Romance Between Wiccan and Hulkling? Here's What We KnowCould the romance between Wiccan and Hulkling be featured in the MCU? Same-sex couples are finally starting to appear in the film franchise.
Influencers'Recess Therapy' Host Julian Shapiro-Barnum Reveals How He Achieved Viral Success (EXCLUSIVE)'Recess Therapy' host Julian Shapiro-Barnum talks about his viral series, interviewing kids, and being raised by LGBTQ+ parents.
TelevisionAsh Spencer Is the Newest Cast Member to Join 'A Million Little Things' — What We Know About HimIs Ash Spencer — who stars as Madison/Maddox on 'A Million Little Things' — transgender? Here's everything we know about the Season 4 newcomer.
InfluencersNikita Dragun Talks "Unfiltered" Radio Show, Responsibility as a Trans CEO, and More (EXCLUSIVE)'Distractify' got a chance to speak exclusively with down-to-earth beauty guru, radio host, and YouTuber Nikita Dragun. She's much more than her controversies.
Celebrity RelationshipsBowen Yang Has Made Diversity History on 'SNL' — Is the Comedy Star Dating Anyone?Does Bowen Yang have a romantic partner? The comedian is best know for 'Saturday Night Live,' and is the sketch show's first gay Asian cast member.
TelevisionBeloved 'Barry' Character NoHo Hank’s Season 3 Romance Is the Talk of the InternetWho says murderous mobsters can't find love? In Season 3 of HBO's 'Barry,' fan-favorite character NoHo Hank is involved in a blooming romance.
TelevisionNetflix's Rom-com Series 'Heartstopper' Is Based a Series of Graphic Novels — How Many Books are There?Based on Alice Oseman's graphic novels, Netflix's new queer rom-com series 'Heartstopper' will melt you into a lovey-dovey puddle of mush. How many books are there?
TelevisionNetflix's Queer British Series 'Heartstopper' Will Tug at Your Heartstrings — Was it Filmed in England?Netflix's celebrated queer romcom series 'Heartstopper' follows the romance between British high schoolers Charlie and Nick. Was the series filmed in the U.K.?
TelevisionBoy Meets Boy in Netflix's Charming Coming-of-Age Series 'Heartstopper' — Is It Based on a Book?Queer youth deserve joyful, wholesome love stories, and Netflix's British rom-com series 'Heartstopper' delivers that. Is it based on a book?
EntertainmentMusical Icon and Author Janelle Monáe Comes out as Nonbinary on 'Red Table Talk'Musician and author Janelle Monáe recently came out as nonbinary on 'Red Table Talk.' What are their pronouns now? Here's the scoop.
Reality TVTerra Is 'Naked and Afraid's' First Trans Woman to Ever Compete on the ShowOn the Season 14 'Naked and Afraid' episode called "Fallen Farmer," viewers meet Terra, the first trans woman to ever compete on the show.
Human InterestAna Arriola Is the Apple of the Theranos Design Eye on 'The Dropout' — Who Is She?Elizabeth Holmes was able to lure some incredible talent to Theranos, including Ana Arriola who lasted just four months. Who is she in 'The Dropout'?
EntertainmentHere Are a Few Adult and YA Books With Trans Characters to Enjoy Any Day of the WeekEspecially in light of recent attacks on trans children, we want to highlight a few of our favorite books, both adult and YA, featuring trans characters.
Television'And Just Like That' Introduces a Trans Rabbi Who Could Be Based on a Real PersonIn ‘And Just Like That,’ Charlotte jumps through hoops to find a trans or non-binary rabbi for Rock’s “they-mitzvah.” So who is the rabbi?
EntertainmentWho Is Alysia Yeoh in DC Comics? She'll Be the First Trans Character in a DC FilmThe first trans woman in DC Comics will soon make her theatrical debut. Who is Alysia Yeoh in the comics and when will she appear?
EntertainmentAre We the Last Ones to Know What the XCX in Charli XCX Stands For?Some mysteries are better left unsolved, but we had to get to the bottom of XCX. What does XCX stand for in Charli XCX? Let's get into it.
TelevisionOlivia Benson's Son on 'Law and Order: SVU' Came Out in a Tough but Sweet EpisodeIn a daring move, 'SVU' had Olivia Benson's son come out to her in a lovely episode of the show. Here's what we know about his powerful reveal.
EntertainmentAre We Finally Getting a Queer Love Story in the Disney Plus 'Beauty and the Beast' Prequel?We finally got confirmation that LeFou from 'Beauty and the Beast' was gay, but will the new Disney Plus prequel tell his story? Here's what we know.
Reality TVGive It to Us Straight — Is There a Straight Queen on 'Drag Race'?Looks like the competition just a got a little more fierce... and a lot more straight. So, who is the straight queen on 'Drag Race'? Let's meet her.
EntertainmentLGBTQ Holiday Rom-Com 'Single All the Way' Was Filmed in This Quebec MetropolisNetflix's rom-com 'Single All the Way' is the perfect holiday story. Set during Christmas, viewers are curious to know where the movie was filmed.
LGBTQ+Here Are Some Organizations Where You Can Donate to Support the Transgender CommunityThe transgender community can always use a helping hand. If you're able to donate and help the cause, here are five of the best places to consider.
EntertainmentBrian Michael Smith Just Made Transgender History — Here Are His Milestones and Net WorthBrian Michael Smith has just made a major achievement as a trans male actor! Check out his accomplishments and how much the '9-1-1' actor is worth!
Celebrity RelationshipsKal Penn Comes out as a Member of the LGBTQ Community and Announces EngagementActor Kal Penn has officially come out and has announced his engagement to a man named Josh. But, who is his longtime partner? Details inside.
Human InterestHere Are Some of the LGBTQ+ Celebrities Who Came out in 2021 so FarDiversity always matters, especially in the world of stardom. Luckily, 2021 saw plenty of celebrities who were brave enough to come out as LGBTQ+.
Entertainment'The Owl House' Is an Unapologetically LGBTQ-Friendly Children's Show That We Need More OfEven despite its ongoing hiatus, 'The Owl House' has the kind of LGBTQ representation we need more of in today's Disney cartoons.
EntertainmentBatwoman's Journey to Becoming a DC Comics LGBTQ+ IconOn the CW series, Batwoman is open about being a lesbian. However, fans of the show are curious if the character is gay in the comic books.
EntertainmentCelebrate These LGBTQ+ Comic Book Characters for National Coming Out DayPride thrives in the pages of comic books and graphic novels. Check out our list of awesome LGBTQ+ characters to celebrate National Coming Out Day!
Human InterestDave Chappelle Claims Friendship With Daphne Dorman Changed His Views on LGBTQ JokesDave Chappelle's new Netflix special 'The Closer' is available to stream. In the program, Dave talks about his friendship with Daphne Dorman.
Entertainment'Fear Street Part One' Brings LGBTQ+ and Racial Representation to Horror FilmsThe new Netflix film 'Fear Street Part One' is actually the first in a horror movie trilogy. Fans want to know where this one is filmed.
Human Interest'Visions of Us' Puts a Spotlight on Latinx LGBTQ+ Representation in Pop Culture'Visions of Us' is a documentary series that celebrates, uplifts and highlights some of the most trailblazing queer Latinx characters in TV and film.
EntertainmentJoshua Bassett Has Officially Come out as a Member of the LGBTQ CommunityJoshua Bassett's love life has been thrust into the spotlight on more than one occasion, and now he has come out as a member of the LGBTQ community.
EntertainmentDavid Archuleta Revealed That He Is a Member of the LGBTQ CommunityDavid Archuleta broke onto the scene with a famous run on 'American Idol,' but who is he beyond his singing ability? Details on his dating life.
EntertainmentDavid Archuleta Came out as Part of LGBTQ+ Community With Touching Instagram PostOn June 12, 'American Idol' star David Archuleta came out as part of the LGBTQA+ community, and talked about how his religion plays a part in his life.
TrendingCustomers Refuse To Tip Waitress Because Of Her LGBTQ Pride TattooNot tipping a server is always uncool, but doing so based on their sexual orientation is even lamer.
Celebrity RelationshipsSinger Billie Holiday Is Heralded as an LGBTQ IconWas Billie Holiday gay? Here's what we know about the famed Harlem star's tumultuous life and times, including her sexual proclivities.
EntertainmentCherie Johnson Talks Punky Power, LGBTQ Romance, and More (EXCLUSIVE)‘Distractify’ spoke exclusively with 'Punky Brewster' star Cherie Johnson about the Peacock revival, including her LGBTQ character and Punky power.
EntertainmentSelena Gomez Was Denied a Visa to Travel to Russia Allegedly Over Her LGBT+ ViewsSelena Gomez cancelled an entire leg of her tour due to issues with getting a visa in Russia. Why was she banned from the country?
Celebrity RelationshipsT.J. Osborne Is Setting the Precedent for LGBTQ Tolerance in Traditional Country MusicWho is T.J. Osborne's boyfriend, if he has one, and what are the details of his surprising sexuality reveal? A breakdown of what the star has shared.
EntertainmentLGBTQ+ Christmas Movies Every Queer Should SeeLooking for a queer movie to get you into the holiday mood? Look no further. These queer holiday movies are available on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.
EntertainmentDua Lipa Talks Being a Queer Icon and Supporting the LGBTQ+ CommunityIs Dua Lipa bisexual? The 25-year-old singer is currently dating Anwar Hadid, but recently opened up about being an icon for the queer community.
EntertainmentTiffany Trump Spoke at an LGBT Pride Event, and We’re Confused TooTiffany Trump spoke at a Pride event put on by the Trump Administration and insisted that her dad supports everyone regardless of their sexuality.
PoliticsAmy Coney Barrett Called out for Using Offensive Term When Questioned About LGBTQ RightsSupreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett was called out for using an outdated term in regards to LGBTQ rights. Why is "sexual preference" offensive?
EntertainmentCynthia Nixon Has the LGBTQ Dream FamilyCynthia Nixon's character as queer Gwendolyn Briggs has fans wondering what the 'SATC' actress's personal life is like. Keep reading for what we know.
EntertainmentLifetime Casts Its First LGBTQ+ Leads in a Christmas MovieReal-life spouses Ben Lewis and Blake Lee will play love interests in Lifetime's 'The Christmas Setup.'