After seven years together, actor Chloë Grace Moretz and model Kate Harrison have officially tied the knot, marking the occasion with a private wedding ceremony. While the official photographs are yet to be revealed, the couple gave Vogue an exclusive glimpse into their bridal style and the emotions leading up to their big day. Moretz…| GCN: Top News
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The Dublin Theatre Festival returns from September 25 to October 12, with some fabulous LGBTQ+ shows included in the programme. Across 29 productions, expect an eclectic mix from classical repertoire to boundary-pushing work and everything in between. The 2025 edition marks Róise Goan’s first as Festival Artistic Director. Speaking ahead of the event, she shared,…| GCN: Top News
Peruvian drag star Gadfrie Arbulu has been crowned Miss Continental 2026, securing one of the most prestigious titles in international drag pageantry. The competition, held at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre on Monday, September 1, saw Arbulu rise above 22 rivals in a weekend of fierce performance, glamour and artistry. The contest began on Sunday, August 31,…| GCN: Top News
Burkina Faso has criminalised homosexuality, making it punishable by up to five years in prison. The new measure was unanimously voted through on Monday, September 1, by 71 unelected members of the country’s transitional parliament. Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue Bayala reportedly told media, “If a person is a perpetrator of homosexual or similar practices, all…| GCN: Top News
Graham Linehan was reportedly arrested at Heathrow Airport for inciting violence against trans people on X. The Father Ted co-creator was arriving back in the UK from Arizona on Monday, September 1, when he was detained. Although not identifying Linehan, the Metropolitan Police issued a statement confirming that “officers arrested a man at Heathrow Airport…| GCN: Top News
Four people have been arrested in Orlando after attempting to restore the rainbow stripes on the Pulse nightclub memorial crossing, prompting widespread criticism over the handling of a site regarded as a place of remembrance. The arrests took place on Sunday, August 30, when Orestes Sebastian Suarez, 29, Maryjane East, 25, Donavon Short, 26, and…| GCN: Top News
On Monday, September 1, Pope Leo XIV met with a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic church. Fr James Martin, a New York-based Jesuit priest, author and editor, received a 30-minute audience with the Pontiff, who encouraged his ministry. “I heard the same message from Pope Leo that I heard from Pope Francis,…| GCN: Top News
A queer Irish activist was hospitalised following a violent encounter with Berlin police during a pro-Palestine demonstration on Thursday, August 28. Kitty O’Brien (25), a member of the Irish Bloc Berlin, was struck twice in the face and sustained a serious arm injury while being arrested at a protest against the killing of journalists in…| GCN: Top News
Although summer has officially come and gone, we’re not quite ready to say goodbye to the hectic schedule that comes with it. While the weather’s still warm and the nights are relatively bright, fill your calendar with these fabulous queer events taking place across Ireland this September. Pride across Ireland As we step into autumn,…| GCN: Top News
GAA star Dónal Óg Cusack has revealed he received death threats after coming out as gay. The All-Ireland-winning hurler was speaking to Brendan Courtney about his experiences in a new episode of the RTÉ series, Keys to My Life. “Did (I) get a bit of stick? I did,” Cusack said. “There were letters coming in…| GCN: Top News
The Central Bank’s authorisation of the sale of Israeli State bonds expires as of Monday, September 1. Pro-Palestine protestors have continuously called out the Irish institution’s role in “facilitating genocide” in Gaza, as the money raised is used for military purposes. Israel’s bond issuance programme shared a document on September 1, confirming that the approval…| GCN: Top News
The GALAS, Ireland’s annual awards honouring the LGBTQ+ community, has just unveiled the shortlists for 2025. Organised by the National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) and GCN, this year’s ceremony will take place in the Dublin Royal Convention Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Saturday, October 4. The annual sell-out event celebrates and acknowledges the contributions…| GCN: Top News
Irish singer-songwriter CMAT, otherwise known as Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, has released her newest album, EURO-COUNTRY, in the run-up to her accompanying UK and Ireland tour. Known for her witty lyricism and disarming candour, the self-styled “global pop star” is once again merging humour, heartbreak and sharp cultural commentary in her latest work. The title single…| GCN: Top News
The annual Pride At Work conference returned on Thursday, August 28, to facilitate important conversations regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The event took place in The Convention Centre Dublin, offering a jam-packed programme of speeches, presentations and panel discussions. Proceedings kicked off with a keynote from Ailbhe Smyth. She spoke about how LGBTQ+ activism…| GCN: Top News
Queer Irish author Naoise Dolan will be joining the Global Sumud Flotilla, attempting to break Israel’s siege on Gaza and deliver aid to Palestinians. Dozens of boats will set sail from Barcelona on Sunday, August 31, with other vessels joining them from ports around the world. The mission is spearheaded by coordinators, organisers and participants…| GCN: Top News
Gloria Gaynor has been revealed as a major donor to Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) campaign. The singer is famous for hits like ‘I Will Survive’ and ‘I Am What I Am’, both considered to be LGBTQ+ anthems. The revelation comes after Gaynor was selected by the US President to receive a Kennedy…| GCN: Top News
The procurement or possession of puberty blockers to treat gender dysphoria could lead to prosecution in Northern Ireland. The news comes according to correspondence seen by Belfast Live between Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Ministers Naomi Long and Andrew Muir. In December 2024, a proposal to ban puberty blockers for under-18s was approved by all…| GCN: Top News
Pedro Pascal is reportedly in talks to step into the lead role in De Noche, Todd Haynes’ long-anticipated gay period romance, which is now set for a dramatic revival. Pascal would star alongside The Last of Us co-star Danny Ramirez. Production is expected to restart in early 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico, with scheduling arranged around…| GCN: Top News
According to a new study, lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning children, alongside those with disabilities and those who are overweight, are more likely to experience bullying in Ireland. The findings were published by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) on Tuesday, August 26, using data gathered among nine and 13-year-olds both in and outside…| GCN: Top News
British comedian Sam Nicoresti took home a historic victory at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe by becoming the first trans person to win the Best Comedy Show award. Established in 1981, the Edinburgh Comedy Awards are credited with having launched the careers of several famous comedians, including Stephen Fry, Steve Coogan and Lee Evans. At this…| GCN: Top News
Filmmakers Luke Faulkner and Denny Redmond are set to represent Ireland at the prestigious 2025 Iris Prize with their bold and darkly comic short film, Fr. Brennan is Having a Breakdown! The self-funded project is one of 35 international films shortlisted for the Iris Prize, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ short film award, offering £40,000 to…| GCN: Top News
Electric Picnic returns to Stradbally from Thursday, August 28, to Sunday, August 31, promising a wild (and potentially wet) weekend full of LGBTQ+ talent. If you’re one of the approximately 80,000 attendees brave enough to weather the storm, don’t miss the following acts and events that can brighten up even the dampest of days. Friday…| GCN: Top News
Former Australian Football League (AFL) star Mitch Brown has come out as bisexual in a recent interview, making history as the first openly queer male player in the sport’s 129-year history. After making his debut in the AFL in 2007, Mitch Brown played 94 games and 10 seasons for the West Coast Eagles. He retired…| GCN: Top News
A former New South Wales (NSW) police officer has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, whose deaths shocked the LGBTQ+ community of Australia in early 2024. Appearing via video link from prison on Tuesday, August 26, 30-year-old Beau Lamarre-Condon denied two counts of domestic-violence-related murder and one charge of…| GCN: Top News
On August 12, a Kenyan high court ruled that a trans woman’s rights were violated while she was in custody. The landmark ruling went even further, mandating the government to pass legislation for the recognition of trans people under Kenyan law. The trans woman, referred to as ‘SC’, brought the case after she was arrested…| GCN: Top News
A man in his 20s has been charged by French police in connection with the suspected serial killings of four men in Paris, believed to have been targeted due to their sexual orientation. The bodies were discovered in Choisy-le-Roi earlier this month in a known cruising area along the River Seine. Police were first alerted…| GCN: Top News
Bisexual icon CMAT has announced her biggest Irish headline shows to date, as she gears up to tour across Ireland and the UK. Tickets are set to go on general sale on August 28. However, Mastercard holders will get a chance to access pre-sale tickets starting from 10am on Tuesday, August 26. Born in Meath,…| GCN: Top News
Ireland made a highly anticipated return to the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Sunday, August 24, securing an emphatic win over Japan. The match finished 42-14 in favour of the girls in green, who scored six tries and six conversions to see off their Pool C opponents. Taking place on a warm and sunny afternoon…| GCN: Top News
A new TV series spotlighting the life of gay ‘80s artist Keith Haring is officially in the works. The show will be written and directed by Andrew Haigh, known for his film All of Us Strangers starring Irish actors Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott. The TV series will be based on Brad Gooch’s biography, Radiant:…| GCN: Top News
Six seasons after the inception of the legendary spin-off show, the Republic of Ireland is finally getting some well-deserved representation on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Appearing on Season 7 of the iconic series, Dublin native Bonnie Ann Clyde will battle it out with 11 other contestants to win the title of the UK’s Next Drag…| GCN: Top News
The queer community in Orlando has condemned the overnight removal of the rainbow crossing memorial painted outside Pulse nightclub in commemoration of the victims of the 2016 mass shooting. By the afternoon of Thursday, August 21, LGBTQ+ people and allies had gathered, chalk and Pride flags in hand, and set about restoring the rainbow stripes…| GCN: Top News
In light of Sinn Féin’s recent actions, Aoife Kilbane McGowan traces the party’s evolution from supporting trans rights to backpedalling on gender-affirming care. In 1997, Dr Lydia Foy launched the first legal battle for the right to gender recognition for trans people in Ireland. She lost her case in the High Court in 2002, just…| GCN: Top News
A new report from TransActual UK has laid bare the impact of the UK Supreme Court’s April 2025 ruling, which defined ‘woman’ in the Equality Act 2010 as referring solely to biological sex. The ruling has excluded trans people from the legal protection of sex-based discrimination, a shift with profound consequences for daily life. The…| GCN: Top News
Q Con, the national queer women’s+ sexual health and wellbeing conference, is returning on September 13 and 14. Organised by LINQ Ireland, the GALAS award-winning event is trans and non-binary inclusive, and will take place in the MTU Cork School of Music on Union Quay. The conference will once again be an authentic exploration of…| GCN: Top News
Beloved LGBTQ+ nightclub The George has been crowned Best Bar in Dublin by People’s Choice at the Irish Bar of the Year Awards 2025. Each year, the annual ceremony celebrates excellence in the Irish bar industry, awarding businesses from all over the country in 27 different categories. The 2025 event took place at the Clayton…| GCN: Top News
Laois Pride is set to return in September 2025 for its third edition, organised once again by the Midlands LGBT+ Project and a dedicated team of volunteers. Running from Monday, September 8, to Saturday, September 14, the festival promises a week packed with rainbow-filled events, culminating in a vibrant parade and an unmissable afterparty. The…| GCN: Top News
In a refreshingly honest interview with Allure, Julia Fox has publicly come out as pansexual, opening up about the complexities of her sexual identity and how societal conditioning delayed her realisation. “I’m pansexual; I could be attracted to anyone and anything,” she explained. “If it were just down to the physical, I’m more attracted to…| GCN: Top News
It is time to fear soggy bottoms and hope for something moist as The Great British Bake Off just revealed details about the contestants for the upcoming season. As usual, there are some queer contenders baking for the crown: Aaron (38), a Senior Systems Architect who lives in London with his boyfriend; Jessika (32), a…| GCN: Top News
Israel’s defence ministry has approved a plan to conquer Gaza City, calling up around 50,000 reservists to carry it out.| GCN
Activists have created a petition to the Minister for Health demanding reform of trans healthcare in Ireland.| GCN
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Following a period of engagement between organisers and party leaders Sinn Féin has been banned from Trans and Intersex Pride Dublin.| GCN
Marchers at Trans and Intersex Pride 2024 protested the state of transgender healthcare in Ireland, as well as the rise of the far-right.| GCN
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Wilson’s Hospital school, which has been in a legal row with former teacher Enoch Burke, received Belong To’s award for LGBTQ+ inclusivity.| GCN
Limerick will see the community and allies march through its streets this August, as Trans Pride returns to the city for its second year. Activists will highlight the urgent need for adequate trans healthcare in Ireland, as well as condemn the discrimination that gender diverse people still face in work, school and accommodation. An event…| GCN: Top News
Della Licious, also known as Branden Blaettner, married three LGBTQ+ couples in the After Dark nightclub in Fort Wayne on Saturday, August 16. The drag queen took it upon herself to officiate the weddings in the wake of an official request being submitted to the US Supreme Court to overturn the 2015 same-sex marriage ruling.…| GCN: Top News
A non-binary park ranger has stated that they were fired from their job after hanging a trans flag from El Capitan in Yosemite. Shannon Joslin revealed the news in a lengthy Instagram post published on Monday, August 18. “Last week I was fired from my dream job as a permanent park ranger with the NPS…| GCN: Top News
The Polari Prize, a UK literary award celebrating LGBTQ+ writing, has announced that it will “pause” this year’s competition following a mass boycott over the inclusion of Irish author John Boyne, a self-described “terf”. After the longlist was announced on August 1, including a novella by John Boyne, over half of the nominated authors pulled…| GCN: Top News
History was made at the Edinburgh Fringe after a queer couple became the first to ever legally marry on stage at the festival in front of a ticketed audience. Theatre-makers Linus Karp and Joseph Martin of Awkward Productions tied the knot on Saturday, August 16, as all 750 members of the sold-out crowd in the…| GCN: Top News
Britain’s first trans judge, Dr Victoria McCloud, has begun proceedings against the UK government in the European Court of Human Rights, challenging the process that led to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the definition of ‘woman’. Dr McCloud, who is now a litigation strategist at W-Legal after retiring from the bench, is seeking a…| GCN: Top News
Hundreds of people gathered at Belfast City Hall on Sunday, August 17, to protest a ban on Palestine Action. This comes after the UK government made it a criminal offence to be a member or supporter of the group in July under the Terrorism Act 2000. The “Right To Protest” rally saw attendees block Chichester…| GCN: Top News
The HSE has launched a callout for the “systematic review on evidence” to develop a new model of trans healthcare in Ireland. Members of the public are invited to review the evidence already considered and submit other relevant research, with the consultation remaining open until August 31. According to the official website, the HSE is…| GCN: Top News
The first look images from Netflix’s upcoming gay coming-of-age series Boots have arrived. The long-awaited comedic drama, which started production back in May 2023 and was delayed due to actors’ strikes, is scheduled to arrive on screens on October 9. Boots, formerly titled The Corps, is inspired by former US Marine Greg Cope White’s memoir…| GCN: Top News
With Bród Chléire, the LGBTQ+ Irish language summer camp for adults, returning again this August in the stunning setting of Oileán Chléire (Cape Clear) in West Cork, you can read the following article (in Gaeilge or Béarla!) that looks back at the success of last year’s event. You can also watch this gorgeous video on…| GCN: Top News
Following a three-day jury trial, two members of Just Stop Oil have been found not guilty of causing criminal damage at London Pride 2023. During the event on July 1, 2023, supporters of the climate action group sprayed black and pink paint over the Coca-Cola float taking part in the parade. Just Stop Oil, known…| GCN: Top News
Stripe has issued an apology after its staff told customers it would no longer process payments for LGBTQ+ related content or goods. The Irish-American firm provides financial services for a range of businesses, enabling transactions between buyers and sellers across the globe. Stripe has not allowed its use for purchasing adult content online for years.…| GCN: Top News
River Gallo, a Salvadoran American filmmaker, actor, screenwriter, model, and intersex rights activist, has reflected on their role as Frankie, the intersex Dobermann in the new Netflix animation Fixed. Best known for writing, directing, and starring in the film Ponyboi, the first to feature an openly intersex actor playing an intersex character, Gallo has long…| GCN: Top News
Newry Pride is back on August 30, 2025, for its second consecutive year after a half-decade hiatus. Festivities will kick off with a Pride parade, followed by an outdoor concert in Marcus Square. “We are delighted to announce that Newry Pride 2025 has secured enough funding to proceed with this year’s festival. It was touch…| GCN: Top News
Dame Helen Mirren has declared that tomatoes are bisexual while talking about gardening on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The gay icon was being interviewed alongside Pierce Brosnan on Monday, August 11, to promote their new film The Thursday Murder Club, which releases later this month. Fallon asked the pair if they were into…| GCN: Top News
On Wednesday, August 13, protesters gathered outside the Department of the Taoiseach, demanding immediate government action regarding the spate of recent attacks on Indian migrants in Ireland. Around 300 people attended the demonstration, with anti-racism activists delivering a letter to Micheál Martin’s office. There have been multiple reports of assaults on Indian migrants over the…| GCN: Top News
A gay Nigerian man who was among 35 passengers, including five children, forced to leave Ireland on a government-chartered flight in June 2025, has been granted permission to reapply for asylum after new evidence emerged of the severe dangers he faces at home. The man, who is at risk of severe persecution in Nigeria due…| GCN: Top News
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 edition of The GALAS, Ireland’s LGBTQ+ award. The ceremony will take place in the Dublin Royal Convention Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Saturday, October 4. The annual sell-out event celebrates and acknowledges the contributions of individuals, companies and organisations to making Ireland and the world…| GCN: Top News
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has appointed conservative social media figure Robby Starbuck as an advisor on political bias in artificial intelligence. The decision comes in the wake of a defamation lawsuit settlement between the company and Starbuck. Starbuck, a former music video director turned political influencer, sued Meta for $5 million…| GCN: Top News
Roscommon Pride is returning for a second year from August 22 to 24, 2025. The festival will include a number of events for all ages, including a drag brunch, a family colour run, and an official after-party. “We’re delighted to be bringing Pride back to Roscommon for a second year running,” said organiser Will Keane.…| GCN: Top News
Elska, a project dedicated to sharing the bodies and voices of queer men worldwide, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Throughout its existence, the project has published over 50 editions, travelling to cities on almost every continent across the globe. A total of 827 different men have taken part in Elska so far, hailing from Ukraine,…| GCN: Top News
Two men have been reportedly sentenced to public caning in Indonesia for hugging and kissing in a toilet. A court in the Aceh province delivered the ruling on Monday, August 11, after the pair were arrested in April. The college students, aged 20 and 21, were reported by local residents after they were seen entering…| GCN: Top News
The Polari Prize, a major UK literary award celebrating LGBTQ+ writing, is facing mounting criticism after nominating Irish author John Boyne for this year’s longlist. Boyne, best known for his 2006 bestseller The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, has previously described himself as a “terf”, an acronym for “trans-exclusionary radical feminist”, and attracted controversy over…| GCN: Top News
The world’s first Pride parade on a train has taken place in the UK. The history-making event occurred on Saturday, August 2, as part of Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering festival in Derby. LGBTQ+ people and allies from across the UK rail industry marched together, representing companies including Alstom, Angel Trains, AtkinsRéalis, Avanti West Coast, Hitachi…| GCN: Top News
Several displacement camps and the city of El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur in Sudan, are grappling with famine following months of open war. Several people have already died of starvation, with the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) warning of worsening conditions. In April 2023, Sudan was plunged into civil war when a power struggle…| GCN: Top News
The United States Supreme Court has officially been asked to hear a case that could overturn the legalisation of same-sex marriage. There is no guarantee that the court will decide to add the case to its docket, and legal experts have gone as far as to say it’s unlikely the justices will pick it up. …| GCN: Top News
On Monday, August 11, US President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of Washington, DC’s police force to combat what he described as a wave of “violent gangs, bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged-out maniacs and homeless people.” Trump made the announcement during a press briefing at the White House, introducing an executive…| GCN: Top News
The groundbreaking transgender sitcom The Switch is the world’s first TV show to be released on the Creative Commons, as announced by Canadian production company Trembling Void Studios on July 30. This will allow the public to access, view, or save all episodes completely for free. The Switch became the first TV show with trans…| GCN: Top News
After the free Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) scheme was introduced in Ireland earlier this year, trans women are facing confusion on whether they are eligible, a recent article by The Journal highlights. HRT is a treatment used to balance and replace hormones that the body does not produce. It is also used to relieve symptoms…| GCN: Top News
Queer Irish photographer and documentary filmmaker Niamh Barry has revealed her latest project set amidst the restless skies over America’s Tornado Alley. The upcoming documentary and accompanying photo series Something In The Air follows the extraordinary journey of Raychel Sanner, a storm chaser, climate chronicler, and outspoken advocate for trans rights. The film moves between…| GCN: Top News
Members of the Burke family confronted DUP councillor Mervyn Storey, who is also chairman of the Education Authority.| GCN
Proudly supported by Absolut Vodka and The George, GCN’s So You Think You Can Drag is an unmissable amateur drag competition and fundraiser.| GCN
Grindr has launched a new hub within its app, giving users access to “raw, unfiltered” original content. Grindr Presents features star-studded videos, music drops, editorial pieces and more, with a few familiar faces in the mix. Among the current offerings is Who’s the A**hole? a series hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race star Katya Zamolodchikova in…| GCN: Top News
Fashion designer Rick Owens has taken to OnlyFans to launch a bold new initiative. In a move that combines creativity, activism, and absolutely no socks, the bisexual fashion star announced via Instagram that he has opened an OnlyFans account, where he will be selling feet pictures to raise money for La Maison d’Allanah, a charity…| GCN: Top News
The first LGBTQ+-specific hospice in the UK is set to open in England. The charity, the Sussex Beacon, which previously provided care for individuals living with HIV, made the announcement that it’s expanding its services to the broader community in late July. “The LGBTQ+ community built The Beacon, and now we will be giving it…| GCN: Top News
The 41st edition of EVA International, Ireland’s Biennial of Contemporary Art, is just around the corner! Taking place in venues across Limerick from August 29 to October 26, there is an array of LGBTQ+ highlights in the programme. EVA International was founded in 1977, and it remains one of the longest-running visual arts organisations in…| GCN: Top News
Israel’s security cabinet has approved plans to occupy Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Friday, August 8. This marks a further escalation of Israel’s genocidal actions in Gaza, which have so far killed over 60,000 Palestinians and pushed the territory into famine. During its 22-month military offensive launched in October 2023, Israel…| GCN: Top News
Move over Academy Awards, there’s a new star in town. Hosted by gay comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, the Las Culturistas Culture Awards have burst onto the scene, serving up famous faces, camp categories, and no shortage of meme-worthy moments. The ceremony originally took place in July, but was televised for the first time…| GCN: Top News
American non-binary runner and trans activist Nikki Hiltz won their sixth consecutive national title in the 1,500-metre at the USA Track and Field National Championships on August 2. Hiltz secured the victory in 4:03.15, beating Sinclaire Johnson by less than a second. “I’m very proud of this one. So grateful for my people and very…| GCN: Top News
A music festival that was supposed to take place in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, has been cancelled after 563 prominent Irish artists signed a letter opposing the event, which was thought to be associated with the far-right movement. Billed as a celebration of Irish culture, heritage, and “shared values”, the Mise Éire Festival was planned for…| GCN: Top News
Drag performer Lady Portia Di Monte has launched legal action after being “subjected to abuse and false accusations online” following a storytime event that took place on Friday, August 1, in a library in Belfast. The event was organised by charity organisation EastSide Partnership as part of the Eastside Arts Festival. Taking place at the…| GCN: Top News
Are you a journalist or writer wanting to build your career in Ireland’s media? Do you want to contribute to the LGBTQ+ community? Then, the GCN Editor position could be for you! This is a temporary position. We’re looking for someone to work alongside our small but ambitious team from mid-October 2025 to mid-April 2026 and oversee…| GCN: Top News
GCN’s My Big Fat Gay Pub Quiz is back, back, back again for another fabulous night of queer trivia and fundraising. Taking place in Street 66 on Thursday, September 4, the event will be hosted by the marvellous drag duo of Miss Taken and Miss Roots, aka The Misses. For many years, My Big Fat…| GCN: Top News
The Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice, a collective of social activists in Princeton, New Jersey, is constructing a digital archive to preserve the legacy of Bayard Rustin, a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement and coordinator of the March on Washington. Founder and chief activist Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber spoke to the AP about…| GCN: Top News
The first teaser has dropped for Wayward, an intense new show starring Mae Martin and Toni Collette, which is set to arrive on Netflix in September 2025. The eight-part limited series promises a gripping, emotionally charged story that explores generational conflict, loyalty, buried truths, and the sinister realities behind so-called correctional programmes for teens. The…| GCN: Top News
Dublin drag royalty Davina Devine talks to GCN about her much-anticipated sold-out Fringe show Diary of a Dublin Drag Diva.| GCN
With the days getting shorter, colder and darker, the urge to cosy up on the couch with a good sapphic film is stronger than ever.| GCN
The Sports Bra, a queer-owned Portland bar dedicated exclusively to women’s sports, is expanding its game-changing concept with new locations opening soon in Boston, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and St. Louis. The bar first opened in April of 2022 and has carved out much-needed space for the women’s sports scene. Started by former chef Jenny Nguyen,…| GCN: Top News
Wikimedia Community Ireland has officially launched its annual Wiki Loves Pride photo competition, returning for summer 2025 with a powerful theme: Queer Joy. Running from June 1 to August 31, the campaign invites photographers, Pride goers, allies, and LGBTQ+ community members across the country to submit their photos in celebration of Irish queer life. Now…| GCN: Top News
In an industry long dominated by hyper-masculinity and rigid gender norms, Trans Dudes Of LA, with their T Boy Wrestling US cross-country tour, have emerged as a bold, unapologetic alternative and avant-garde force reshaping the world of professional wrestling through a proudly trans-inclusive lens. Wrestling entertainment, particularly via mainstream organisations like WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment)…| GCN: Top News
From August 25 to 29, Cork’s LGBTQ+ film festival, PRISMA, will host a free workshop called PRISMA Gemstones for queer youth and allies in the county. The workshop gives 20 participants, aged 14 to 18, the chance to learn about LGBTQ+ cinema history, gain professional filmmaking skills, and create their short films to be shown…| GCN: Top News
The Church in Wales has made history with the election of Cherry Vann as its new Archbishop making her the first openly lesbian and female leader of the Anglican church in Wales. Her appointment marks a significant step forward for inclusivity within the Church, which has stated its commitment to welcoming all people, including those…| GCN: Top News
A teenager who assaulted a man in a suspected homophobic attack that took place in Dublin in 2022 has been charged with incitement to hatred. He has now been sent forward for trial to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. On August 18, 2022, Mark Sheehan, a 26-year-old man, was assaulted by a gang of young…| GCN: Top News
LinkedIn has removed a clause against misgendering and deadnaming trans users from its hateful content policy, as reported by Open Term Archive. For both its policies on “Hateful and Derogatory Content” and “Harassment and Abusive Content”, protections for transgender people and people of colour were either removed or weakened. It is unclear when LinkedIn made…| GCN: Top News