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Instagram and Facebook are Adding More Parental Controls. Critics say they Aren't Enough
Instagram and Facebook's parent company Meta is adding some new parental supervision tools and privacy features to its platforms as social media companies face increasing scrutiny.
Looking for a Thought-Provoking LGBTQ+ TikToker? Get to Know Matt Convard
If you're looking for an LGBTQ+ TikTok influencer who has an opinion on almost anything, you're sure to be interested in the videos of Matt Convard.
Are Andy Cohen and John Mayer Really in Love?
The two pals were spotted out on the town in NYC after Cohen gave an interview in which he gushed to Howard Stern that the two have an unshakable bond that is not sexual.
TikTok's Openly Non-binary COO V Pappas to Step Down
TikTok's Chief Operating Officer, V Pappas, is leaving the popular social media platform after nearly five years at the company.
With Charming 'Swiping America' Cameo, Here are 10 of Diego Sans's Hottest Insta Posts
Gay adult star Diego Sans is looking for love in Miami on the new Max dating reality show "Swiping America," where he ditches his stage name.
'Free Speech Absolutist' Elon Musk Says 'Cisgender' is a 'Slur'
Self-described "free speech absolutist" Elon Musk declared that the word "cisgender" is a "slur" and will be considered as such on Twitter.
Happy Pride from Queer Twitter
Pride Month on Twitter is a time for inside jokes, celebrating queer representation that made a tremendous cultural impact, remembering the significant moments in our history, and reigniting classic gay memes.
'The View' Cohost Joy Behar Suggests Trump Change 'MAGA' Change to 'Make America Gay Again'
Amid an ongoing war of words between the White House and Fox News over Pride celebrations, "The View" host Joy Behar is suggesting that Donald Trump change us infamous "Make America Great Again" slogan to "Make America Gay Again" in honor of Pride Month.
The Pride Flag, Trans Activist Spark War of Words Between White House and Fox News
There is a war of words going on between the White House and Fox News, further deepening the divide across the United States.
Twitter Worst Among Social Media Platforms when it Comes to LGBTQ+ Safety, GLAAD Says
All major social media platforms do poorly at protecting LGBTQ+ users from hate speech and harassment — especially those who are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming, the advocacy group GLAAD said Thursday. But Twitter is the worst.
Gay Twitter is Obsessed with Kylie Minogue's New Single 'Padam Padam'
Have you heard Kylie Minogue's new single "Padam Padam"? Gay Twitter sure has and cannot stop tweeting about it.
LA County DA's Office Quits Twitter Due to Barrage of 'Vicious' Homophobic Attacks
The Los Angeles county district attorney's office said Thursday it has left Twitter due to barrage of "vicious" homophobic attacks that were not removed by the social media platform even after they were reported.
Soccer Players Turn to AI for Protection from Online Racist Abuse
Technology-fueled abuse is spiraling out of control on platforms where anonymity is the golden ticket for racists.
Queer Activist Andrew Hartzler Releases Video of 'Exorcism' Sponsored by Parents
Queer TikToker and activist Andrew Hartzler shared a video of his parents hiring an exorcist to clean his room of his gayness.
Twitter Exec Responsible for Content Safety Resigns after Elon Musk Criticism
A top Twitter executive responsible for safety and content moderation has left the company, her departure coming soon after owner Elon Musk publicly complained about the platform's handling of posts about transgender topics.
Archer, New Dating App for Gay and Bi Guys, Launches
Move over, Grindr, Scruff, and all the others: There's a new dating app for gay, bi, and queer guys, and it promises "a new way to meet, date, and celebrate the community." Meet Archer.
Meta Tests Blocking News Content on Instagram, Facebook for Some Canadians
Meta is temporarily blocking some Canadian users from accessing news content on Facebook and Instagram as part of a temporary test that is expected to last through the end of June.
Ben Platt Reveals Noah Galvin 'Proposed Back' to Him with Gorgeous Engagement Ring
The entertainment duo is celebrating being engaged for a second time after Platt initially proposed to Galvin in November.
Watch: New 'Barbie' Trailer Drops, Soundtrack Reveals a Who's Who of Pop Acts
Watch: New 'Barbie' Trailer Drops, Soundtrack reveals a Who's Who of pop acts
Grindr's Desktop Version Promises 'Edgier Content,' Bigger Photos
Grindr is coming to your desktop in a new web version that will let users see up to six profiles simultaneously and enjoy "edgier content" and bigger photos.