LGBTQ+ New Media

It's Pride Month and there's a rise in anti-LGBTQ speech and legislation. How can influencers share their joy online while protecting their peace?

In the context of Haredi Judaism, his social media presence was nothing short of shocking — an Israeli man, in Haredi garb and payyos, peacocking as an out gay man on TikTok.

Jamie knew he was different from his peers his whole life - but it was a documentary that helped him understand his identity.

“[The ad] was intentional and dangerous," James Rose says, "because it emboldens people to continue to target and attack transgender people."

Adam Joshua's viral video of him traveling with the "Thrupz" includes a traditional tea ceremony, the gay agenda, cute animal ears, and an ill-chosen Phil Collins song

Revry, which bills itself as the “world’s largest and most-inclusive multicultural streaming network,” used the oldest medium we have – a live in-person NewFronts event – to demonstrate the story of its unique placement in the media firmament.

From Orville Peck to Sugar and Spice, these trailblazers are modeling—for the LGBTQ community and beyond—what it means to be wholly, authentically, genuinely yourself. And also hot as hell.

During a time when books by LGBTQ+ authors are being banned, this book seeks to normalize families of different types who all share one thing: love.

As premieres become top-shelf content in their own right, creators enlisted by studios to hype events carve out steady gigs: "I went from literally working part-time for like $15 an hour to actually being able to pay my bills and pay rent."

Anchor.fm, Spotify’s free podcast-hosting platform, launched its second pop-up podcast studio Jan. 26 as part of its Making Space program.

The dating app operator is set to list on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday. 

Though content is similar, their relationship to the brand differs from the typical influencer.

The legacy LGBTQ+ publication is ready for its next act: a 24/7 network.

Sarah Burke, editor-in-chief of Them, spoke with Cheddar News about how its digital magazine offers a different setting for the LGBTQ+ community from other magazines. "From the very beginning, the intention was to create a platform that had a foundation of inclusivity and intersectionality across the entire LGBTQ+ spectrum," Burke said.

This Pride month, influencers say they have seen fewer companies seeking partnerships amid boycotts and an assault on LGBTQ+ rights

With the release of their new book ‘Take Your Own Advice,’ viral TikTok star Jeffrey Marsh tells Rolling Stone that right-wing backlash won’t stand in the way of their mission

The actor talks about his hit podcast, toxic masculinity and why the way we teach children art needs to change

Company logged categories of content and users on app in effort to boost engagement; spokeswoman says TikTok has restricted access to that data

Bud Light has supported Pride for decades and run inclusive LGBTQ+ campaigns as recently as 2022 with no backlash. By falling for trans panic, it please no one.

Dozens of regional LGBTQ community centers are deactivating their Twitter accounts today, decrying recent policy changes despite the rise of hate speech and calling on the app to do more to protect its users. 

Our pick of the 8 LGBTQ+ podcasts to listen to for queer history and belly laughs - Tune in with pride

Joshua Tint, an Arizona State University student, was selected as an Apple SWIFT Student Scholar for his Discover Me app

With his new gay dating app, Motto, Simkhai said he hopes to “course-correct” and avoid the pitfalls of existing apps, like the wildly popular one he once led.