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J.K. Rowling Says She Prefers Prison Over Inclusive Pronouns

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J.K. Rowling Says She Prefers Prison Over Inclusive Pronouns

We are deeply saddened to report that J.K. Rowling is being a big TERF online again.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Harry Potter author shared a photo that had the words “repeat after us: trans women are women” projected on a wall. She simply captioned it, “No.”

Given Rowling’s prior outspoken stance against transgender women, this tweet comes as no surprise. In former anti-trans posts, she said, “If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives.”

Related | Museum Removes All Mentions of J.K. Rowling From Their ‘Harry Potter’ Exhibit

However, her hateful anti-trans rhetoric did not stop there. One user replied to her initial tweet: “Vote Labour, get a two year stretch.” The comment appeared to allude to Labour politician Anneliese Dodds’ recent statement that a Labour Party-led government would impose stricter penalties for anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes.

Rowling replied she would “happily do two years [in prison] if the alternative is compelled speech and forced denial of the reality and importance of sex.”

“Bring on the court case, I say,” she added. “It’ll be more fun than I’ve ever had on a red carpet.”

If we could suggest an alternative, just don’t commit hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community. Then, no one has to go to jail.

Stars Who Have Spoken Out Against Rowling

The fantasy writer first stirred backlash in 2020 when she shared a series of transphobic comments on Twitter. Since then, Rowling has continued to use her platform to spread anti-trans misinformation, causing many fans to dissociate from the author or the franchise entirely.

Following Rowling’s actions, actor Daniel Radcliffe apologized for the “pain these comments have caused you” and declared “transgender women are women.”

“I realize that certain press outlets will probably want to paint this as in-fighting between J.K. Rowling and myself, but that is really not what this is about, nor is it what’s important right now,” Radcliffe wrote in his article published on The Trevor Project.

“Transgender women are women. Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health care associations who have far more expertise on this subject matter than either Jo or I… It’s clear that we need to do more to support transgender and nonbinary people, not invalidate their identities, and not cause further harm.”

Fellow co-stars Rupert Grint and Emma Watson have also made statements in response to Rowling. However, the author continues to spread her hateful comments online and stir up backlash.

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Colman Domingo Organizes March on Washington in New ‘Rustin’ Trailer

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Colman Domingo Organizes March on Washington in New ‘Rustin’ Trailer

Colman Domingo is bringing an out civil rights activist to life in Netflix’s latest biographical drama, Rustin.

The Emmy Award-winning actor is Bayard Rustin, the architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington and one of the most incredible activists and organizers the world has ever known. The march united a quarter million people in a peaceful rally. It is also well-known for hosting Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

Rustin Trailer Shines Light on the Forgotten

In the new trailer, Rustin 9Domingo) rallies young activists of all races with his march plans and infectious hope, yet faces resistance from those skeptical of his ambitious vision, like activist Roy Wilkins (Chris Rock). “Every person at this table will be in the line of fire because of him,” Wilkins says in the clip.

Rustin is seen as an unyielding force, standing firm in the face of opposition despite being an openly gay man in the ’60s.

“I can’t surrender my differences, the world won’t let me.”

Related | See: Colman Domingo Plays a Queer Civil Rights Leader in Netflix’s ‘Rustin’

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Luckily, Rustin has allies on his side.

“Alongside giants like the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and Ella Baker, Bayard Rustin dared to imagine a different world and inspired a movement in a march toward freedom,” reads the official synopsis. “He challenged authority and never apologized for who he was, what he believed, or who he desired. And he did not back down. He made history, and in turn, he was forgotten.”

The Road to Rustin

In a recent interview with the New York Times, director George C. Wolfe spoke about the importance of Bayard’s story. “Rustin, who was, in Wolfe’s estimation ‘about as out as a Black man could be in 1960s America,’ was largely pushed aside by civil rights leaders who feared that his sexuality would bring shame on the movement,” wrote Jenny Comita. “‘Here was this monumental human being who changed history, and then history forgot him,’ says Wolfe, himself a gay man, who has lived in New York City since 1979. Telling stories like Rustin’s, he says, is ‘a means to share, to inform, to challenge, to confront the world.’”

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Academy Award winner Bruce Cohen, along with Higher Ground’s Tonia Davis and George C. Wolfe, bring together an all-star ensemble for Rustin, including Glynn Turman, Aml Ameen, Gus Halper, CCH Pounder, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Johnny Ramey, Michael Potts, Jeffrey Wright, and Audra McDonald.

Rustin has debuted at Telluride and TIFF and won the award for audience awards at Heartland and the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF).

Rustin will premiere in select theaters on November 3 and will begin streaming on Netflix on November 17.

“We are committed to altering the trajectory of this country towards freedom. That’s what’s on the line. Nothing less.”

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Brian J. Smith from ‘Sense8’ and Matt Consalvo Are Officially Dating!

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Brian J. Smith from ‘Sense8’ and Matt Consalvo Are Officially Dating!

Hot new couple alert!

Sense8 hottie Brian J. Smith confirmed a new romance with a fellow actor through a series of stories on his Instagram account.

Smith, who’s also known for his roles in The Matrix Resurrections, and Stargate Universe, let his followers in on a recent surgery he underwent on his leg. He said he could not have done it without “the love of my life – @mattconsalvo.”

Consalvo is also an actor and has starred in Blue Bloods, Special Ops: Lioness, and Adam & the Water. While we have no idea how or when these two love birds met and fell for each other, we are happy to swoon over these photos Smith shared (reposted by @brianjsmithbrasil).

The last photo shows the two actors smiling from the hospital, while the first image shows them smiling while out and about.

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Brian J. Smith Comes Out as Gay

Smith came out as gay after his LGBTQ-inclusive series Sense8 had already come to a close. In 2019, he spoke with Attitude Magazine all about being bullied as a kid, seeking solace in acting, and coming out to his parents at 30.

“I was terrified. At school, I really couldn’t fit in anywhere. I wasn’t a jock or a nerd,” he said. “Forget about any LGBTQ union or groups. There was absolutely nothing. I was completely alone.”

The 42-year-old actor said he felt like he always had to watch his actions in public. “I could never be who I was. I was constantly having to check myself and make sure I wasn’t looking at someone too long or making someone feel uncomfortable.” He continued, “I had to be very, very careful about telling people the truth about myself.”

When he did come out, he was lucky to have two supportive parents by his side.

“I was surprised. When I came out to my parents they were wonderful. They said they were just waiting for me to say something. They were a lot more advanced than I gave them credit for,” says Smith. “I think that’s when I became OK with it, too. Just in terms of being, ‘Oh that’s the world, it’s not as dangerous as I thought it was.’”

We’re so happy Brian and Matt are sharing their love with the world!

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Prince Henry Tells a Campfire Fairytale in New ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Deleted Scene

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Prince Henry Tells a Campfire Fairytale in New ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Deleted Scene

Attention Red, White & Royal Blue fans: We have three minutes and 23 seconds of unseen footage for your viewing pleasure!

“Once upon a time…”

That’s how Prince Henry starts his fairytale in a newly released RWRB clip from Prime Video and fans are already torn up about it. Eagle-eyed viewers knew a campfire scene existed from the short flashback scenes in the movie, so now everyone can at least see what went down on that log.

In the video, titled “Prince Henry and Alex’s Fireside Chat,” Alex (Taylor Zakhar Perez) is lounging on a tree trunk by a campfire and asks his lover Prince Henry (Nicholas Galitzine) a question.

“When you told me on our first night together that you couldn’t let anyone fall in love with you. Did you really mean that?” What he really means to say is, “I’m already in love with you. Sorry about it.”

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Prince Henry Tells a Story

In response, Henry breaks into a fantastic story about a prince who trades security for his freedom.

“There had never been a prince quite like him. He was born with his heart on the outside of his body,” Henry says. He described how the other noble children lived without fear, whereas this prince “felt everything acutely.”

So, his grandfather gave him a suit of armor to protect his heart. But what the prince did not realize at the time was that he “paid for his safety was his freedom.”

“Until he met this devastatingly handsome young peasant boy – who was from this faraway land and said the most ghastly things to him – made him feel truly alive for the first time in his life,” Henry says while looking deep into Alex’s eyes.

“And because of this handsome peasant boy, the prince’s armor began to fall away. Piece by piece. Until all that was left was the piece of armor protecting his heart. Peasant boy pulled and pulled at this last piece of armor, but the prince held it firmly in place. With every tug, the boy made a space between the prince’s armor and his heart. And in that space, the prince’s heart could beat freely once again.”

It’s a really beautiful scene, and we can see why fans are upset they removed it from the final cut. But most users are just happy it now exists online.

About RWRB

Red, White & Royal Blue is a captivating romantic comedy that explores the unexpected love story between Alex Claremont-Diaz, the First Son of the United States, and Prince Henry of Wales, as they navigate a fake friendship turned passionate affair amidst the challenges of politics, family, and tabloid scandals.

It is available to stream now on Prime Video.

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Lukas Gage and Zachary Quinto Meet Hot Buck in Exclusive ‘Down Low’ Clip

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This level of hotness is almost enough to distract us from the looming dead body.

We have an exclusive clip from Rightor Doyle’s chaotic gay comedy, Down Low.

The film follows “a deeply repressed man, the uninhibited young man that gives him a happy ending, and all the lives they ruin along the way.” Zachary Quinto plays Gary, a divorcee attempting to take back his life and live out the queer dreams he has repressed for 50 years. That’s where he meets Cameron (Lukas Gage), a sex-working twink who gives Gary an unforgettable massage and then decides to help him take charge of his life.

Meet Hot Buck (AKA FleshPuppet)

After an unfortunate encounter with a hookup from a dating app, Gary and Cameron look to the dark web to call in an expert on hiding bodies. However, they never expected him to look like THAT!

“You’re like, hot,” Cameron says after Gary lets the guy in.

“Yeah, I know. Life ain’t fair,” Buck (Simon Rex) replies. “So, where’s the body?”

The trio’s conversation is abruptly halted by a loud, disconcerting noise from the upstairs area. What is it? You’ll have to watch and find out like the rest of us.

Watch the Down Low clip below!

About Down Low

Down Low was co-written by The White Lotus Star and Phoebe Fisher. It also stars Judith Light, Simon Rex, Christopher Reed Brown, and Audra McDonald.

The film is available to purchase on digital.

Watch the Red Band trailer below!

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‘Willow’ Actor Calls Out Disney for Removing Sapphic Series

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‘Willow’ Actor Calls Out Disney for Removing Sapphic Series

Actor Warwick Davis recently expressed his frustration online over Disney Plus canceling and removing the Willow series from the platform.

After one season, Disney pulled the plug on Willow, a fantasy adventure series that is a sequel to the 1988 film of the same name. Much to our delight, the continuation had a beautiful sapphic romance at the helm between a princess (Ruby Cruz) and a knight (Erin Kellyman).

Adding insult to injury, Disney unceremoniously wiped all eight episodes from their streaming service. Davis, who played the sorcerer Willow in both the series and the original movie, recently spoke out against Disney’s decision in a post shared on X.

“I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of #Willow, who are the reason the @DisneyPlus Series was made,” he wrote. “Please tell me @WaltDisneyCo, what do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series any more?”

Unfortunately, this is not the first female-led queer show to be pulled from a streamer. It’s a fate many shows face these days. Remember First Kill, Atypical, and The L Word: Generation Q?

Willow Showrunner Held Onto Hope

At its cancellation, Willow showrunner Jonathan Kasdan held onto some hope for the series. He explained that they had already written and developed the show. The “cancellation” is more about releasing the cast from their contracts. In the world of streaming, this didn’t necessarily spell disaster, unlike traditional network TV.

However, Disney erased the show, which in turn erased its chances of gaining a bigger audience.

“Can’t believe it’s just simply not available to view.. like it never existed,” one user commented.

“I didn’t know you couldn’t watch the series anymore – but I’ll add my voice to the chorus saying the new #Willow was great – it was fun and exciting and I loved every minute!” another added.

#Embarassing is right. Here’s to hoping that major streamers will put a halt to this trend. The world is in need of more sapphic representation!

Netflix Teases Exciting LGBTQ+ Content: New ‘Young Royals’ and ‘Elite’ Clips Take Center Stage

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Netflix Teases Exciting LGBTQ+ Content: New ‘Young Royals’ and ‘Elite’ Clips Take Center Stage

Netflix is ready to remind you that their content is here and queer.

In a new sizzle reel released for their “Keep Doing the Most” campaign, the streaming platform sparked queer joy by showing us some of our favorite LGBTQIA+ characters and storylines, including a sneak peek at the upcoming seasons of Young Royals and Elite!

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Set to Troye Sivan’s new song “What’s The Time Where You Are?”, the video delves into the swoony crushes, chosen family hugs, and fabulous looks we’ve witnessed in their content over the years.

Some fan-favorite titles featured are Everything Now, Heartbreak High, Never Have I Ever, Sex Education, Stranger Things, That 90’s Show, and XO, Kitty. According to Netflix, the campaign ties into LGBT History Month and was produced by an entirely queer-led crew.

Watch until the end for an exclusive first look at the third and final season of Young Royals.

“How did you imagine it would be?” Simon asks.

“I can… show you,” Willhelm replies.

Related | ‘Young Royals’ Will Return For a Third and Final Season

While Elite season seven will hit Netflix on October 20, there is no release date yet for Young Royals. Fingers crossed, it premieres this year!

Heartstopper Begins Filming

Another favorite series from the reel is Heartstopper, which started filming its third season earlier this month.

While Netflix has not released further details about the season, we have a few guesses. We will likely see all of our favorite leads rejoin the series – such as Joe Locke as Charlie, Kit Connor as Nick, Yasmin Finney as Elle, William Gao as Tao, Corinna Brown as Tara, Kizzy Edgell as Darcy and Tobie Donovan as Isaac.

Other characters who are likely to return are Jenny Walser as Tori, Cormac Hyde-Corrin as Harry, Rhea Norwood as Imogen, Fisayo Akinade as Nathan, Chetna Pandya as Coach Singh, Bradley Riches as James and, of course, Olivia Colman as Nick’s mother. Season two also saw Jack Barton as David, Leila Khan as Sahar, Nima Taleghani as Youssef, Bel Priestly as Naomi and Ash Self as Felix. They will also likely be back for the new season.

There’s so much queer content, it’s time to start rewatching!

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Rising Star Nicholas Galitzine Gets Candid About Dating in Hollywood

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Rising Star Nicholas Galitzine Gets Candid About Dating in Hollywood

Actor Nicholas Galitzine, who is still coming off a high from starring in hit movies Red, White & Royal Blue and Bottoms, is opening up about his dating life.

The young heartthrob has captured the attention of a large fanbase, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. I mean, who could resist falling for him as the closeted Prince Henry in RWRB? Galitzine is also preparing to bring another queer character to life in the upcoming historical drama. Mary & George. He will play George Villiers, the lover of King James I.

Though we are VERY familiar with how Galitzine falls in love on screen, in a new interview with L’Officiel, the actor is letting audiences in on his personal dating life.

“It’s definitely hard,” he told the outlet about balancing dating and his career. “My last couple of girlfriends, I feel like we’ve had to go our separate ways essentially because of the travel. It’s difficult. People who also work in the industry get it, but it’s definitely not conducive to nourishing relationships.”

Galitzine said the travel reveals who is actually serious about the relationship. “I think you find out who the people are who you are really connected with. I’m one of [those] people who makes the effort to connect. Even if I’m on the other side of the world, if I care about someone, I take the time.”

At 29, he’s undeniably at the dawn of his film career with a promising future. So what does that mean for his dating life in the future?

“I’m young and I’m having a great time. Work’s been great to me, and I’m just trying to take it all in and not put any unfair pressure on myself.”

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Watch Nicholas Galitzine as the charming Prince Henry in RWRB now streaming on Prime Video.

Troye Sivan Gives Ross Lynch a Lap Dance While in Drag

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Troye Sivan Gives Ross Lynch a Lap Dance While in Drag

Troye Sivan co-stars with the captivating Ross Lynch in his latest music video, exploring the intricacies of sexual encounters with “straight men.”

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Jonathan Groff Came Out to His Brother After Visiting Nude Statue

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Jonathan Groff Came Out to His Brother After Visiting Nude Statue

“I started crying and wondered, What is it about this naked man that makes me so emotional?”

Broadway star Jonathan Groff opened up about why he came out to his brother after an emotional visit to the Accademia Gallery in Florence. Home to numerous Michelangelo sculptures, Groff took in the beauty of the exhibit during a solo trip to Italy in 2008. He told Conde Nast Traveler that seeing the infamous nude statue of David literally brought tears to his eyes.

“Afterward, I sat in a piazza, journaling, thinking about how nobody here knew or cared about me, and I decided to come out to my brother – who is also named David – the next day.”

The brothers were planning to meet in Rome to get drinks and catch up. At this time, Groff had only come out to one person, his roommate and boyfriend .

“I knew that if I didn’t tell him right then, I would never do it,” Groff continued. “My hands were shaking; my voice was hoarse from talking, because I hadn’t spoken to anyone in seven days.

“But David also seemed nervous. He said, ‘Jonathan, there’s something I need to talk to you about.’ He told me all about this girl that he was in love with, who is now his wife. It was like he was coming out to me, because we’d never talked about relationships or sex or love in our entire lives as brothers.

“He teed it up perfectly, and once he gave me all of the details, he said, ‘This is the first time I’ve ever felt this, and I’m wondering, What about you?’ And I shared everything with him. We just showed all of ourselves to each other. It never could have happened anywhere else.”

Who is Jonathan Groff

Jonathan Groff is a talented American actor and singer known for his remarkable contributions to both stage and screen. Born on March 26, 1985, he has garnered acclaim for his performances in major productions, including his role as Melchior Gabor in the hit Broadway musical Spring Awakening. Groff’s notable work extends to television, where he played the role of Jesse St. James on the popular series Glee and portrayed King George III in the original Broadway cast of Hamilton.

Jonathan Groff publicly came out as gay in 2009, making him an essential advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility within the entertainment industry. His openness about his sexuality has further endeared him to his fans, and he continues to be a respected figure in the performing arts world.

Groff is expected to star in the upcoming season of Doctor Who alongside Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa.

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