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Fans are unhappy with the depiction of their favorite cross-dressing alien in the new Lilo and Stitch live action trailer. The upcoming film will re-tell the story of the classic 2002 Disney film, in which a lonely Hawaiian girl, Lilo, befriends a mischievous alien experiment. Another character of note was Wendy Pleakly, an intergalactic alien agent who became notable for their many ‘disguises’ while on earth, many of which involved a fair amount of gender-bending clothing. Pleakly quickly became a fan favorite, with many feeling his character was queer and trans-coded. But the new trailer doesn’t feature any of Pleakly’s iconic looks and fans aren’t happy. Pleakly, who is played by Billy Magnussen only appears briefly towards the end of the trailer, where we see his human form, before his disguise falters and the classic green alien form flashes up. Fans were quick to take to social media to express their disdain for Pleakly’s depiction. As we only saw a short snippet of Pleakly, we’ll have to see if the character lives up to his original when the film comes out on the 23rd May 2025. #liloandstitch #liveaction #disney #pleakley #transgender #lgbtqia #Adoteumhabitinho

Rep. Sarah McBride, the first out transgender member of US Congress, was deliberately misgendered by Rep. Keith Self during a House meeting on Tuesday 11 March when he introduced her as ‘Mr. McBride’. McBride responded to the misgendering by saying: “Thank you, Madam Speaker”. #gop #republican #sarahmcbride #transgender #transrights #uspolitics

@chappell roan has confirmed she’s in a relationship with a woman on the Call Her Daddy podcast with @Alexandra Cooper on Wednesday 26 March. The Pink Pony Club singer revealed she’s been dating someone for six months and is ‘very in love’. #chappellroan #callherdaddy #alexcooper #lesbian #dating #lgbtqia

Here are 13 facts you didn’t know about @BILLIE EILISH 💚 Did we miss any? Comment below! #billieeilish #grammys #birdsofafeather #hmhas #billie #lgbtqia

P!nk has been praised for a defiant moment of trans solidarity at a benefit concert in LA while making a subtle dig at president Donald Trump. Performing at the FireAid concert in LA in aid of those affected by the devastating California wildfires, the musician shouted out to the “ladies, gentlemen, and every other gender that absolutely exists” while speaking to the crowd. “If you’re hurting, I’m hurting with you, my heart is with you,” she said. “I’m going to sing a couple of songs that bring me comfort, and I hope that they do the same for you all.” Her statement was a nod to Donald Trump’s anti-trans executive order declaring the US government will only recognise “two sexes”, leading the government to stop issuing passports with “X” gender markers to trans and non-binary people. The musician and stanch LGBTQ+ ally covered two songs, Janis Joplin’s Me and Bobby McGee and Led Zeppelin’s Babe I’m Gonna Leave You, and performed her own song What About Us. She was widely praised by fans after showing her support for the trans community at the FireAid concert, with one person writing on Twitter/X that she is a “decent human being”. “‘Ladies and gentlemen, and every gender that absolutely exists!!!’ I LOVE YOU!!! P!NK I LOVE YOU!!!” Another fan wrote. P!nk has been a long-time supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, receiving the Ally for Equality Award at the annual Human Rights Campaign dinner in 2010. In 2012, she spoke about her gratitude for her LGBTQ+ fanbase, joking that she is an “honorary lesbian”. “They’ve been the most loyal part of what I do… my gay girls are my rootstalk,” she said. “They’re my honesty in an ocean of bulls**t.” Stars including Billie Eilish, Green Day, Joni Mitchell, Nirvana, Olivia Rodrigo and Dr Dre performed at FireAid on Thursday (30 January), a concert in Los Angeles to help the area recover from two of the most destructive fires in its history. The concert, which took place at two venues simultaneously to help raise money for wildfire relief efforts, also featured No Doubt and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks dedicated her performance of Landslide to the firefighters who saved her home. “I was a full-on Pacific Palisadean woman with an old, beautiful, famous house that was almost taken from me as the fire came up the hill behind my house,” she told the crowd. “And I was pretty sure, as they whisked me away and evacuated me – my least favorite word now – to another safe place, that when I turned around and looked my house would be up in flames.” According to NBC News, at least 29 people d1ed and more than 17,000 homes and businesses were destroyed during the fires that broke out in LA in early January. #pink #transgender #lgbtqia #fireaid #lafires

Lucy Dacus has officially confirmed that she and fellow Boygenius member Julien Baker are in a relationship, in a recent profile in The New Yorker. #lgbtqia #boygenius #lucydacus #julienbaker #pheobebridgers #music

In an interview with Pride, popstar Tate McRae revealed that her LGBTQ+ fans are her favorite, saying: “They're my favorite. No one beats them. Nobody is better than them. My whole team is gay! That's the only opinion I really want when I'm releasing music. I feel lucky that I have their opinion. We want to do the most and push the boundaries, but it's also the most brutally honest advice.” #lgbt #popmusic #tatemcrae #gay #fastcar #queertiktok

Disney have introduced their first Christian character in 20 years just months after cancelling a transgender storyline from the same show. The debut episode of the new Pixar Disney+ series “Win or Lose” features a character called Laurie, the daughter of the team’s softball coach who struggles with insecurity. In one of her first scenes in the show, she begins with the words “heavenly father”. A cutout of an angel is also placed in Laurie’s bedroom. This is the first Christian character from Disney since their 2007 film “Bridge to Terabithia”, in which kids Jessie and Leslie attend church together and discuss religion. The new animated series received backlash last year when it was reported that a story arc involving a transgender character was removed from the show. According to an article by the Hollywood Reporter, while the character starring in the episode remains the same, references to her gender identity were removed. A Disney spokesperson said: “When it comes to animated content for a younger audience, we recognize that many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline.” One transgender ex-Pixar employee said the decision to remove the storyline was “100% political”. #disney #disneyplus #winorlose #transgender #christianity #lgbtqia

Miriana Conte, Malta’s 2025 Eurovision Song Contest entrant, has said she is “shocked and disappointed” after being told she can’t sing about “serving kant” at this year’s contest. Conte has proven to be this year’s favourite among LGBTQ+ Eurovision lovers, thanks to her tongue-in-cheek nod to queer lingo in her song “Kant”. While the literal Maltese translation of “Kant” is “to sing”, the word sounds remarkably like another, particularly offensive British word which has made its way into pop culture lexicon in recent years. Conte’s song is largely about self-empowerment, being bold, and giving “queen energy”, but on the track’s beat drop, she croons about “serving Kant”. It seems that the European Broadcasting Union has caught onto the explicit double entendre, as the organisation has banned her from using the song in its current form. In a post on her Instagram, Conte confirmed that she would have to change the song’s lyrics, with just one week to go until the track has to be officially submitted for use in the contest. “Currently filming the official ‘KANT’ music video, literally living my best life. We’ve just been notified that @ebu_hq [European Broadcasting Union] has decided against using the Maltese word ‘Kant’ in our entry in the Eurovision Song Contest,” she wrote, alongside a photo of her performing in a leopard print catsuit with an iridescent fan. “While I’m shocked and disappointed, especially since we have less than a week to submit the song, I promise you this: the show will go on,” she added, before perfectly concluding with another nod to gay Twitter: “Diva NOT down.” Miriana Conte is currently the fourth favourite to win Eurovision 2025 with “Kant”, according to betting site OLBG (after Sweden, France, and Finland), but the track was already the subject of controversy before now. When the track was first shared, BBC Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills said that it was unlikely to “ever” be played on the BBC. Despite the word’s literal meaning, the fact it sounds identical to such an explicit British insult means it would likely breach Ofcom regulations if played un-bleeped during the Eurovision Song Contest. Watershed rules indicate that programmes that begin pre-watershed, which starts at 9pm, should not include the most extreme swear words, including “f**k”, “f**king”, and “c**t”. Even though Eurovision plays until midnight on BBC One, it starts broadcasting at 8pm, and thus is included in the Ofcom rule. While its not the first time the EBU has directed a contestant to change their lyrics – in 2017, Sweden’s Eurovision entry “I Can’t Go On” had to change “f**king” to “freaking” – there’s likely to be some particular upset among Eurovision fans over this one. Namely as Conte is a fan-favourite, but also as several other of this year’s participants have songs laden thick with double entendre. Eurovision begins with the semi-finals on 13 May and 15 May, with the final taking place on Saturday 17 May. Here’s a breakdown of every Eurovision Song Contest 2025 entry announced so far. #lgbt #eurovision #malta #mirianaconte #mirianacontekant #serving

A 200-foot rainbow banner has been flown outside the Utah Stat Capitol to protest against a bill (HB77) that bans pride and all non-sanctioned flags from Utah schools and government property. The state’s GOP-led legislature have already passed the bill in the House and Senate. Governor Spencer Cox has suggested that he won’t veto the bill. The protest was organised by The Utah Pride Center, whose mission is to “unite, empower and celebrate Utah’s diverse LGBTQ+ community”. #prideflag #Pride #donaldtrump #saltlakecity #republicans #lgbtqia

Cynthia Erivo is facing backlash after announcing her first major role since Wicked. In an Instagram story posted on Tuesday 18 February, the actress revealed she will be playing Jesus Christ in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, writing: “Just a little busy this summer, can’t wait”. The rock-opera, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, follows Jesus and his disciples during the last week of his life. While some users on social media have called the casting "blasphemous", this isn’t the first time a woman or a person of colour has played the titular role in Jesus Christ Superstar. Erivo previously played Mary Magdalene in an all-female version of the musical in 2020, with actress Morgan James taking on the role of Jesus, and in 2018, singer John Legend also played the Messiah in a live TV production. Cynthia will be taking on the role as Jesus between August 1 and August 3 at the Hollywood Bowl. #cynthiaerivo #jesuschristsuperstar #jesus #hollywoodbowl #lgbtqia

Here are 13 facts you may not have known about Chicken Shop Date icon Amelia Dimoldenberg… #ameliadimoldenberg #chickenshopdate #cynthiaerivo #facts #lgbtqia

Here are 13 facts you didn’t know about Erin Doherty. Did we miss any? #tvtok #thecrown #adolescence #erindoherty #lesbian #pinknews @Netflix @Netflix UK & Ireland

The world’s first out gay imam has been shot d**d in South Africa. On Saturday 15 February, 57-year-old Muhsin Hendricks, who ran a mosque intended as a safe haven for LGBTQ+ Muslims, was k***ed after the car in which he was travelling near the southern city of Gqeberha was ambushed. Reports suggest that he was killed after officiating a lesbian wedding, though this is yet to be confirmed. In a statement, the Eastern Cape police said: "Two unknown suspects with covered faces got out of the vehicle and started firing multiple shots at the vehicle." “Thereafter they fled the scene, and the driver noticed that Hendricks, who was seated at the back of the vehicle, was shot and k***ed”. The police added that “the motive for the m***er is unknown and forms part of the ongoing investigation”. Hedricks was 29 when he came out to his mother as gay in 1996. Prior to that he had married a woman, had children, and divorced. Soon after coming out, he founded The Inner Circle, a human rights organisation which helps “muslims who are queer to reconcile Islam with their sexuality”. In 2011, he set up the Masjidul Ghurbaah mosque at Wynberg near his birthplace in Cape Town. On its website, the mosque describes itself as “as safe space in which queer muslims and marginalised women can practise Islam”. Julia Ehrt, executive director at the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) urged the authorities to investigate “what we fear may be a hate crime”. #imam #muslim #gay #southafrica #crime #lgbtqia

The transgender daughter of Hollywood stars Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber, Kai, made her catwalk debut at the weekend, as part of Paris Fashion Week. Sixteen-year-old Kai Schreiber is signed to IMG Models, and on Sunday (March 9) she walked for Maison Valentino in the brand’s womenswear fall/winter show, dressed in a snake-print knit mini dress featuring a brown-and-purple feather collar, combined with a beige pink headband, sunglasses, white lace stockings and white sandals. Kai shared photos of the event on her Instagram, writing: “Omg, my heart is so full.” Her proud mother, known for her roles in The Impossible and Twin Peaks, wrote: “Be still my beating heart. Bravo darling. I love you so much and what a show.” Ray Donovan and Spotlight star Liev Schreiber added: “Beyond beyond Kai.” Kai and her mother have been spotted together at runway shows on a number of occasions, often revealing their close bond. Watts and Schreiber have another child, 17-year-old Sasha, who is also a budding model and who voiced one of the young wolves in 2016’s The Jungle Book. The couple have always been supportive of their daughter, encouraging both children to pursue their passions. Taking to Instagram for Kai’s 14th birthday in 2022, Watts said she was “beyond proud” to be the girl’s mother. “Your fierce talent, sharp mind, hilarious wit and gentle soul fills my heart every day,” she said. Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber began dating in 2005 but split up after 11 years together. In 2017, Liev Schreiber was praised for taking then eight-year-old Kai to ComicCon, with the youngster dressed as Batman character Harley Quinn. Kai had not yet publicly come out as trans, and fans described Schreiber’s children being able to wear whatever costume they wanted as inspiring. “My heart is happy with this photo. No one should ever try to make your child conform to what others think is right,” one fan wrote. #kaischreiber #naomiwatts #parisfashionweek #transgender #lgbtqia

We love lesbians-hens! 🐦 Charm and Suki are a same-sex pigeon couple who are taking the internet by storm. Their owner (Black Gold Avians on Instagram), says she constantly finds the pair “affectionately kissing and cuddling together”, and that while Charm is not male, she will still assume the masc role of “mounting her wife to stimulate breeding hormones”. However, male pigeon Keigo doesn’t like other couples mating on his perch and will often “aggressively confront” the lesbi-hens. #pigeons #lesbiancouple #lesbians #pigeonsoftiktok #lgbtqia

Lara, a member of the newly-formed girl group KATSEYE, has officially come out as queer, and fans are absolutely thrilled for her. Taking to the South Korean musical artist platform Weverse, Lara shared through a series of messages revealing that she’s a member of the LGBTQ+ community. She wrote: “I knew I was half a fruitcake when I was like 8 so I really was wanting everybody. Honestly probably before 8. Isn’t half a fruitcake such a good way to explain it without saying it.” The singer continued, adding that she feared coming out would ruin her chances of success: “You know in Dream Academy [the reality show and competition that created KATSEYE] when it came out I was really really scared tbh. I didn’t know if people would accept me and I really thought it would ruin my chances of getting in [the group].” Lara concluded by thanking her fans for the love they have sent her way and for enabling her to be herself: “And then you all were so so nice about it and gave me so much love and support and it made me feel so confident in who I am so I love you for that.” Another commented: “no but being gay in general especially in your teenage years is TERYFYING. MY SHAYLA I’M SO PROUD OF HER.” “I’m glad she felt safe and confident enough to tell us, it’s a difficult step but a very important one! I’m so proud of her TT,” another fan captioned a repost of the news. Another fan crowned her a “lesbian queen”. Fans took to social media to praise the star for being open. In response to an announcement, posted by KATSEYE News on X, one fan wrote: “I’m so proud of her, we love you Lara”. KATSEYE is a girl group made up of six members: Sophia, Manon, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae. The group formed through the 2023 survival show The Debut: Dream Academy – a platform which gained them their fame. They debuted their first single “Debut” from their EP, SIS (Soft is Strong) on 28 June 2024. #katseye #lararaj #dreamacademy #queertiktok #kpop #lgbtqia

In celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility (31 March), a 200-foot trans flag was unfurled outside the Utah State Capitol. According to the Utah Pride Center, the flag is 200 feet long and 30 feet wide, which they’re calling “the world’s largest transgender flag”. It’s made up of 600 yards of fabric and 10,800 feet of thread, and took local stitchers about five weeks to complete. Last week, Utah became the first state to ban flying the LGBTQ+ Pride flag at schools and all government buildings. Under the new flag ban, state and local government buildings will be fined $500 a day for flying any flag other than the United States flag, the Utah state flag, military flags or a short list of others approved by lawmakers. The bill, known as H.B.77, will go into effect on May 7 2025. #transgenderdayofvisibility #tdov #prideflag #republicans #transpride #lgbtqia

Elon Musk’s trans daughter has shared that she discovered a new half sibling whilst reading a Drag Race Reddit thread - and this isn’t the first time she’s discovered a new sibling online… #elonmusk #transgender #lgbtqia #dragrace #sibling

Are you a friend of Dorothy? Gay country singer @Orville Peck teamed up with the children’s show The Wiggles to create an LGBTQ+ anthem “Friends of Dorothy” 🏳️‍🌈 The phrase “friend of Dorothy” was used in the early 20th century as a way for LGBTQ+ people to identify one another without outing themselves publicly. It’s thought to be a reference to Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. In the new song, The Wiggles and Peck sing: “We’re friends of Dorothy/We’re friends of Dot’s, referring to Dorothy the Dinosaur (or are they?) #thewiggles #orvillepeck #friendofdorothy #countrymusic #lgbtqia