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Zoe Kravitz and Taylour Paige are smiling together in the sunset against blue water and equally blue skies. Taylour's hands are draped over Zoe's shoulders.

Zoe Kravitz and Taylour Paige Are “A Thing,” We Stay Winning!

In the middle of Saturday night, Zoe Kravitz announced on her Instagram that she and Taylour Paige are officially “a thing.” What kind of thing? That remains unclear. But gays — it is time to sound the alarms!

By Carmen Phillips| 23 hours ago | 8 Comments
Angel Olsen, who came out as gay today, with long brunette hair and bangs, is photographed on stage, surrounded by blue lighting. There's a microphone in front of her.

Angel Olsen Is Gay, “Shut Up Kiss Me” Now Canon Dyke Anthem

Angel Olsen put it quite simply: “I’m gay” and me and my homegirls are quite pleased. It’s safe to say I’m a fan and I’m very happy about this news.

By danijanae| April 16, 2021 | 11 Comments
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Who Is Newly Out Teen Sensation JoJo Siwa? An Explainer For Those Of Us With No Idea

JoJo Siwa’s coming out last week was a huge deal — but like many elder dykes, I wasn’t sure exactly why. Great news: I am now fully versed regarding wildly popular performer JoJo Siwa and I am here to share my knowledge with you.

By Riese| January 25, 2021 | 23 Comments
JoJo Siwa wears a purple hair bow and pink outfit made of feathers and sequins.

Did JoJo Siwa Maybe, Possibly Come Out? Her “Best Gay Cousin” Shirt Thinks So!

JoJo Siwa, the 17-year-old sensation of Dance Moms fame, just broke the Internet.

By Ro White| January 22, 2021 | 14 Comments
Shelby and Dot in The Wilds.

BTW, Shannon Berry from “The Wilds” is Queer

The stars of The Wilds say it’s a great day to be gay.

By Valerie Anne| December 29, 2020 | 5 Comments
Candid shot of Elliot Page, hands in peace signs with a confident expression on his face.

Elliot Page Is Trans, So “Juno” Is Officially a Trans Film Now

Elliot Page is transgender and we’re so excited for him and all of us!

By Drew Gregory| December 1, 2020 | 28 Comments
Niecy Nash getting gay married to new wife Jessica Betts. Niecy is in a white mermaid gone and Jessica wears a white suit and matching sneakers.

NIECY NASH DONE WENT AND GOT GAY MARRIED

Yes. Niecy Nash got gay married. Love wins!!

By Ari| August 31, 2020 | 24 Comments
A photo of Sara Ramirez in a purple t-shirt on the day that they came out as non-binary.

Sara Ramirez Is Non-Binary: Icon Instagrams Capacity to Be “Girlish Boy, Boyish Girl, Boyish Boy, All, Neither”

Ramirez quietly updated their pronouns on Twitter and Instagram a while back, but this is the first major post since then to address their gender directly. Congratulations Sara, we’re so happy you’re living more authentically every year and showing us all the way!

By Carmen Phillips| August 27, 2020 | 13 Comments

BREAKING: Actress Taylor Schilling Has An Actual Confirmed Girlfriend, Happy Pride To Us All

Wait, you may be thinking, “didn’t Taylor Schilling come out a million years ago?” The answer is no, Taylor Schilling came out yesterday.

By Stef| June 29, 2020 | 9 Comments
A photo of Rebecca Black from the smash hit 2011 YouTube single "Friday." A text bubble says: "Gotta Get Down (With All Genders) on Fridayyyyy"

Also.Also.Also: Former Viral Video Star Rebecca Black Comes Out as Queer, Just Before “Friday”

Pop music has always been queer, meet the smart women at the Library of Congress who are archiving your dumb memes, R.O. Kwon on grieving a pandemic, and the world is hard enough — here are some hot photos to celebrate Kristen Stewart’s 30th birthday.

By Carmen Phillips| April 9, 2020 | 6 Comments

Auli’i Cravalho Is Bisexual: “Moana” Star Comes Out on TikTok

Moana’s Auli’i Cravalho casually comes out as bisexual on TikTok; next thing you know she’ll have an eyebrow slit.

By Valerie Anne| April 9, 2020 | 8 Comments

Jacqueline Wilson is Gay: Beloved Author and Former Children’s Laureate Comes Out at 74

The bestselling author has written over 100 books and she’s been living happily with her partner, Trish, for 18 years.

By Bailey| April 5, 2020 | 13 Comments

In Love Wit Chu: Rapper Da Brat Has a Girlfriend, Is Dating Jesseca Dupart

Y’all the world is not ending. Far from it! Black queer love is alive and thriving!! Girls are still buying girls extravagant gifts and presenting them with huge custom made bows just to say “happy birthday, boo” and we LOVE to see it!

By Ari| March 26, 2020 | 5 Comments
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Dominique Provost-Chalkley Is Queer: “Wynonna Earp” Actress Comes Out on Her Birthday

“I am queer. I am into ALL humans. I guess maybe I am just really into love? Who knows? But finally… I am OUT.”

By Valerie Anne| March 24, 2020 | 23 Comments

Zaya Wade Is Trans and Loved: Dwyane Wade Shares 12-Year-Old’s Coming Out with Ellen

“I want to be referenced as she and her. I would love for you guys to call me Zaya.” Proud parent Dwayne Wade shares Zaya’s story. Sending our love to the family today!

By Natalie| February 11, 2020 | 13 Comments

Also.Also.Also: Jameela Jamil Came Out Yesterday, and Yeah it’s Really Complicated

Rachel Maddow gets stronger by drinking the tears of her haters, Rosa Parks was a radical and don’t ever forget it, and more news to send you into the weekend.

By Carmen Phillips| February 6, 2020 | 32 Comments

Jillian Mercado Is Queer: Model, Activist and Gen Q Actress Comes Out on Instagram

“Being a woman, having a disability, being Dominican, and finally I can add to that magical layer being queer.” — Welcome to the Magic Club, Jillian!

By Carmen Phillips| December 15, 2019 | 6 Comments

Brigette Lundy-Paine Is Non-Binary: “Atypical” Star Comes Out on Instagram

“I’m non-binary, always felt a lil bit boy, lil bit girl, lil bit neither. Using they/them as of late n it feels right. Acary af to come out n been rly putting this off. But I feel I owe it to myself and to all of us who struggle w gender.”

By Bailey| November 15, 2019 | 9 Comments

“Wynonna Earp” Star Kat Barrell Is Attracted to Both Men and Women, #20BiTeen Strikes Again!

“I am attracted to both men and women and the person I fell in love with is a man. I wish it could just be about the human I am in love with, not their gender. This is why I am so passionate about advocating for equal acceptance across the spectrum of sexuality. Let’s just love who we love and leave each other alone. The world has bigger problems.”

By Valerie Anne| July 19, 2019 | 13 Comments

Willow Smith “Loves Men and Women Equally,” Is Definitely Open to a Throuple

The latest episode of Red Table Talk features Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield Norris casually chatting about queerness, polyamory, and their own experiences with it.

By Heather Hogan| June 27, 2019 | 7 Comments

Jonathan Van Ness is Non-Binary: “Queer Eye” Scene-Stealer Comes Out, Is Ready to Educate

It’s exciting to me that he’s still using he/him pronouns. It’s exciting to me that he’s speaking publicly in a way that’s complicated and messy with a fluidity in language to match his fluidity in identity. It’s exciting to me because cis straight people love Queer Eye.

By Drew Gregory| June 12, 2019 | 11 Comments
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