Entertainment · June 30, 2026
Bravo's First Trans Star Shakes Things Up
✨ Meet Emira D'Spain, Bravo's trailblazer! The first full-time trans star on Next Gen NYC is here to serve drama and authenticity. 🍸💖
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Photography · Mar 11
Steaming Up March: A Close Encounter with Sexy Ukrainian Hunk, Dan Kahn
🔥 Meet Dan Kahn: the Ukrainian model taking sexy to the next level! 💪🏼✨ From Dubai's gyms to your screen, his photos are a must-see. #DanKahn #SexyModel #GayInterest #FitnessGoals
Sports · Jan 12
Russian Tennis Pro Daria Kasatkina Defies Stereotypes: Gay, Anti-War, and Unstoppable
Daria Kasatkina breaks barriers: a Russian tennis star out and proud, opposing war. #LGBTQ+ #Tennis #BreakingBarriers
Activism · Dec 6
LGBTQ Climate Activists Voice Concerns at COP28 in Dubai
LGBTQ activists raise climate concerns at COP28 in Dubai. #LGBTQ #ClimateActivists #COP28
Music · Nov 1
Malaysia Requests "Kill Switch" Following The 1975's Controversial Gig
Malaysia seeks "kill switch" for concerts after The 1975's controversial performance.
Photography · Oct 1
Behind Closed Doors: Reza Maghsoodian's Intimate Photoshoot with Mishel Green
Mesmerizing snapshots of Reza Maghsoodian, the captivating Iranian model, grace our pages. 📸 Discover his unique allure in this striking photo series. #RezaMaghsoodian #LGBTQ #Photography #IranianModel #Dubai #MishelGreen
Politics · Sep 17
Human Rights Concerns Cast Shadow Over UAE's COP28 Hosting
Civil society groups demand rights improvements at UAE's COP28. Concerns rise over human rights. #UAE #COP28 #HumanRights
Music · Aug 13
Malaysian Festival Organizer Seeks Damages After The 1975's Controversial Performance
Music festival in Malaysia cancelled after The 1975's onstage kiss faces $2.7m damages claim. #Malaysia #LGBTQ
Film · Aug 5
Greta Gerwig's Barbie Faces Censorship Battle Over LGBTQ+ Content in Middle East
Middle East delays release of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie amid LGBTQ+ censorship battle. #BarbieMovie #LGBTQ+ #Censorship
Politics · Jun 30
Protests Erupt in Baghdad after Koran Burning Incident in Stockholm
Thousands rally outside Swedish Embassy in Baghdad, demanding action after Koran burning incident in Stockholm. Protests led by Moqtada al-Sadr supporters call for diplomatic ties to be severed. #Protest #KoranBurning #LGBT #Baghdad
Media · Jun 18
Controversy Surrounds UAE's Decision to Withhold Release of 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Amid Transgender Themes Debate
UAE halts 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' release amid transgender debate. Controversy ensues over the film's treatment of transgender themes. #UAE #SpiderVerse #Transgender
Music · May 10
Beyoncé's World Tour Stage Shines with Gigantic Pride Flag Colors
Beyoncé's tour stage embraces Pride flag colors #RenaissanceWorldTour #LGBTQ
Music · Jan 24
Beyoncé's Dubai Performance Sparks Controversy Among LGBT Fans
As Beyoncé made her long-awaited return to the stage for a private concert in Dubai, the event sparked a heated debate among fans and critics alike. Despite a strict no-phones policy at the exclusive gig, footage of the show flooded the internet and fans were thrilled to see the return of Queen B. However, some were not as excited due to the United Arab Emirates' strict laws against same-sex relationships.
Law & Courts · Sep 6
Iran sentences two women to death for 'corruption on earth'
DUBAI (Reuters) - Two women have been sentenced to death in Iran on charges of "corruption on earth" and human trafficking over the last few days, Iran's official IRNA news agency reported on Monday. Advocates and right…