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Instagram and Facebook are Adding More Parental Controls. Critics say they Aren't Enough

By Barbara Ortutay | Jun 28, 2023

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

Looking for a Thought-Provoking LGBTQ+ TikToker? Get to Know Matt Convard

By Shawn Laib | Jun 24, 2023

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?

By Emell Adolphus | Jun 24, 2023

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

Jun 23, 2023

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

With Charming 'Swiping America' Cameo, Here are 10 of Diego Sans's Hottest Insta Posts

By Timothy Rawles | Jun 22, 2023

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'

By Kilian Melloy | Jun 21, 2023

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

Happy Pride from Queer Twitter

By Andrea Marks Joseph | Jun 19, 2023

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'

By Emell Adolphus | Jun 17, 2023

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

By Emell Adolphus | Jun 16, 2023

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

Twitter Worst Among Social Media Platforms when it Comes to LGBTQ+ Safety, GLAAD Says

By Barbara Ortutay | Jun 15, 2023

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'

Gay Twitter is Obsessed with Kylie Minogue's New Single 'Padam Padam'

Jun 10, 2023

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

LA County DA's Office Quits Twitter Due to Barrage of 'Vicious' Homophobic Attacks

By Barbara Ortutay | Jun 9, 2023

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

By Steve Douglas and Jerome Pugmire | Jun 6, 2023

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 Activist Andrew Hartzler Releases Video of 'Exorcism' Sponsored by Parents

Jun 5, 2023

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

Twitter Exec Responsible for Content Safety Resigns after Elon Musk Criticism

Jun 4, 2023

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

By Kilian Melloy | Jun 2, 2023

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

Jun 2, 2023

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

By Emell Adolphus | May 31, 2023

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

By Emell Adolphus | May 28, 2023

Watch: New 'Barbie' Trailer Drops, Soundtrack reveals a Who's Who of pop acts

Grindr's Desktop Version Promises 'Edgier Content,' Bigger Photos

By Kilian Melloy | May 28, 2023

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.

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