Category: Gay Rights

DaBaby says backlash to homophobic rant was ‘blessing in disguise’

Controversial rapper DaBaby has shared that he sees the intense backlash to his 2021 homophobic rant as a “blessing in disguise” that taught him a valuable lesson. The “Suge” rapper says he lost a whopping $200 million because of the disgusting comments he made about HIV and “sucking d***” while playing at Rolling Loud Festival. […]

The post DaBaby says backlash to homophobic rant was ‘blessing in disguise’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Jonathan Bailey says Bridgerton role helped him promote LGBTQ+ community

Jonathan Bailey credits his leading role on Netflix hit series Bridgerton with helping him to shine a spotlight on LGBTQ+ issues. The openly gay actor had been working long before Shona Rhimes and Chris Van Dusen decided to make a TV adaption of the historical fiction-romance book series by Julia Quinn, but when he was […]

The post Jonathan Bailey says Bridgerton role helped him promote LGBTQ+ community appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Selling Sunset’s Chrishell slams co-star after homophobia accusations

Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause took no prisoners at the season seven reunion after her co-star Nicole Young was accused of “co-signing” homophobia from trolls. All season long, Stause has struck down anyone who has anything to say about her relationship with non-binary musician G Flip, and has been quick to correct anyone who might […]

The post Selling Sunset’s Chrishell slams co-star after homophobia accusations: ‘Don’t go after my partner. Ever.’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Billy Porter was told his queerness was a ‘liability’ to his career

Billy Porter has revealed that he was once told his queerness was going to be a “liability” to him in his entertainment career. The Broadway star, Grammy-winner, and Pose actor has, of course, since proven the naysayers wrong, but before Porter found his success, the entertainment industry “burned him real bad.” Ahead of the release […]

The post Billy Porter was told his queerness was a ‘liability’ to his career appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.