Queer Vulturing
August 11, 2026
Queerty asks, who are the hottest queer celebrity couples? Study finds broad discomfort with trans athletes. Do queers speak differently? And Monet X Change teaches ‘Cruising 101.’
Who Are the Hottest Queer Celebrity Couples?
Queerty
From Matt Bomer & Simon Halls to Jermelle Simon & Obio Jones, gays dish on the hottest celebrity couples
Australia Adds Sexuality and Gender Identity Questions to Census for First Time
ABC News Australia
Australia’s 2026 census will ask about sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time, an effort to close longstanding gaps in national data about LGBTQ+ people. Advocates say the information could improve policy and services by giving governments a clearer picture of the communities they serve.
71 Men Arrested in Senegal Under Anti-LGBTQ+ ‘Unnatural Acts’ Crackdown
PinkNews
More than 70 men have reportedly been arrested in Senegal amid enforcement of the country’s expanded anti-LGBTQ+ law. The arrests underscore a worsening climate for queer people as authorities intensify criminalization of same-sex activity.
Four Candidates Vie to Become Florida’s First Openly Gay Member of Congress
The Advocate
Three Democrats and one Republican are competing for a chance to make Florida congressional history. The unusually crowded field of openly gay candidates reflects growing LGBTQ+ visibility even as queer rights remain a flashpoint in the state’s politics.
Speaking on the ‘gagcent’
The Daily Californian
“Why do you sound like that?” It’s a question asked of those who sound different
San Francisco gay bars back off AI-assisted face scanning technology after privacy uproar
Gay bars in San Francisco have discontinued the use of artificial intelligence-assisted face scanning technology after the community raised privacy concerns.
Champion Gymnast Cooper Kim Soars After Coming Out as Gay
Outsports
Stanford gymnast Cooper Kim says coming out to his teammates helped him compete more freely and confidently. His rise has included an NCAA title, a U.S. championships gold medal and a place on the national team.
New Pew Survey Finds Broad Discomfort With Transgender Athletes
Pew Research Center
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that most Americans are uncomfortable with transgender athletes competing on teams that do not match their sex assigned at birth. The findings arrive amid an especially heated national debate over transgender participation in sports.
Gay Giants Fan Says Team’s Silence Makes Pride Support Feel ‘Performative’
Outsports
A lifelong gay San Francisco Giants fan is criticizing the club for its response to the controversy surrounding its Pride cap. He argues that rainbow branding rings hollow when a team does not speak clearly during moments that test its stated support for LGBTQ+ fans.
Five More Arrests Made in Gay Dating-App Attack Investigation
Star Observer
Victoria Police have announced five additional arrests connected to alleged attacks in which men were targeted through gay dating apps. The new arrests bring the reported total to 47 as authorities continue investigating the pattern of violence.
Susan Stewart Elected Rehoboth Beach’s First Openly Gay Mayor
Washington Blade
Rehoboth Beach voters have elected City Commissioner Susan Stewart as the Delaware resort town’s first openly gay mayor. Stewart won 61 percent of the vote in the August 8 election, marking a milestone for a city with a prominent LGBTQ+ community.
Rebecca Ferguson and Greta Lee Spotted Filming Secret Sapphic Rom-Com
Them
Rebecca Ferguson and Greta Lee have been photographed filming a new romantic comedy in London, with early reports identifying the project as a sapphic romance. The pairing has already generated considerable excitement among queer film fans despite details of the production remaining under wraps.
Anne Hathaway Mocks Online ‘Transvestigators’ Over Baby-Bump Conspiracy
PinkNews
Anne Hathaway has responded with humor to baseless online claims attempting to portray her pregnancy as evidence that she is transgender. The episode is another example of so-called ‘transvestigation’ conspiracy culture spilling from anti-trans spaces onto cisgender celebrities.
Taron Egerton Reveals He Improvised a Kiss With Tom Hardy in ‘Legend’
PinkNews
Taron Egerton says he improvised a kiss with Tom Hardy while shooting the 2015 gangster film Legend, although the moment did not make the final cut. The anecdote has revived interest in the film’s depiction of Ronnie Kray, who was openly bisexual.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Reveals Its Season 8 Queens
PinkNews
The cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season eight has been unveiled, with 12 queens entering the competition for the crown. The announcement kicks off the latest round of anticipation for the long-running British edition of the Drag Race franchise.
Drew Afualo Responds to Criticism of Past Video About Trans Womanhood
PinkNews
Influencer and podcaster Drew Afualo has addressed renewed criticism of an older video discussing trans womanhood. The controversy has prompted a broader online conversation about allyship, language and how public figures respond when earlier commentary resurfaces.
Former NBA Players Draw Backlash for Anti-Trans WNBA Stunt
PinkNews
Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have drawn criticism after declaring for the WNBA draft amid the league’s debate over transgender eligibility. Critics characterized the move as a publicity stunt targeting trans athletes rather than a serious attempt to compete.
Monét X Change Teaches ‘Cruising 101’ in New Video
Out
Drag Race star Monét X Change turns queer social history into cheeky instruction with a new video devoted to the art and etiquette of gay cruising. The segment mixes comedy with a look at a practice that has long occupied a complicated place in gay culture.