According to The Independent, Anderson Cooper has told colleagues he doesn't want to work under Bari Weiss if CNN comes under the same leadership as CBS News. Neither Cooper nor CNN has commented, but the story underscores growing concerns about media independence.

Pete Buttigieg says a false Child Protective Services report led to one of the darkest experiences of his life, temporarily separating him from his children before authorities confirmed the allegations were false. No family should have to endure that.

Goose is the latest app trying to change gay dating. Founded by Derek Chadwick, it replaces swiping with waving and says it's focused on meaningful connections rather than hookups. The internet seems curious... and skeptical. 🪿

Nine years married. ❤️ Gareth Thomas marked the occasion with a simple anniversary message to his husband Stephen, but their story represents so much more than one social media post. From rugby history to HIV awareness, Gareth has changed lives. #GarethThomas #LoveWins

The Traitors UK's Matty Hyndman knows this issue firsthand. After surviving conversion practices and becoming an advocate, he has welcomed the UK's proposed ban while reminding supporters that it's still only a draft bill and the work isn't finished. #MattyHyndman #TheTraitors

At Pride Weekend, Sam Smith will perform an intimate show at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York. The new single "My Guy" is reported to be inspired by their relationship with fashion designer Christian Cowan, who is reported to be Sam's fiancé #SamSmith

Broadway Bares is famous for its incredible dancers. But its biggest achievement isn’t on stage. The annual fundraiser just raised a record-breaking $2.53 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, bringing its lifetime total to more than $33.6 million. #BroadwayBares

Chris Gallant, an openly gay Army National Guard veteran and Black Hawk pilot, has won the Democratic primary in New York's 1st Congressional District. Sometimes progress looks less like headlines and more like the headline not needing to mention it. #ChrisGallant

Chris Gallant just won a congressional primary in New York. The interesting part isn't only that he's openly gay. It's that most coverage focused on his military and public service background instead. That says something about how much has changed.

Drake Von has been arrested again in Las Vegas, this time on a DUI charge following an alleged crash. The arrest comes just weeks after felony domestic violence charges were filed against him in a separate case.

A new report says a record number of LGBTQ+ Americans are seeking help to relocate abroad. Most aren't leaving. But the fact that so many are asking is a story in itself. 🌈

A photo of two boyfriends kissing during a World Cup match is going viral. ❤️⚽ Just two football fans celebrating their team like countless couples have done before them. For many LGBTQ+ fans, that's exactly what progress looks like. 📷 Karen Gutierrez

Jesse Tyler Ferguson says fatherhood "broke my heart open in ways that I didn't expect." ❤️ The Modern Family star shares two sons with husband Justin Mikita and says some of his happiest moments now involve sharing his love of theater with his kids. #JesseTylerFerguson

Marvel rumors say Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie could be joining the MCU as Hulkling. If true, that would put him opposite Joe Locke's Wiccan and bring one of Marvel's most beloved LGBTQ+ couples to life. 🌈⚡

"Hell of a ride with my favourite person." ❤️ Those were the words Jake Williamson used to caption a series of emotional photos with boyfriend Paul after his latest HYROX race.🥹 #JakeWilliamson #HYROX #LGBTQSports #LoveWins 📷 IG: @jakewilliamson

Forty-nine beams of light. One for every square mile of San Francisco. 🌈✨ During Pride Weekend, the beams will shine in rainbow colors above Civic Center Plaza. It feels very San Francisco. #SanFranciscoPride #LGBTQTravel #SanFrancisco #Pride2026

Hunter Doohan says he's auditioned for plenty of queer roles. The Wednesday star isn't avoiding LGBTQ+ characters — he just keeps getting cast as straight ones. 🎭🌈

Amazon just dropped Luca Guadagnino's upcoming Sam Altman film. The timing is raising questions because Amazon recently deepened its partnership with OpenAI, the company at the center of the movie. 🎬

David Archuleta performing Crush at Pride in 2026 feels like a full-circle moment. The song is the same. The confidence is new. And the internet appears to have collectively remembered its crush. ❤️ #DavidArchuleta #Pride #LGBTQMusic #Crush

A high school Pride display wishing students to "Have a Gay Summer!" has gone viral. Some people saw a cheerful message. Others called it offensive. The reaction says a lot about where we are in 2026. 🌈

Before he came out publicly, Colton Underwood says he only hooked up with married men because he believed they had more to lose if his sexuality became public. Today, he's married to Jordan C. Brown and raising their son together. #ColtonUnderwood #TheBachelor

Andrew Rannells just confirmed that he briefly dated Anderson Cooper when he was 25. Even more surprising? The relationship inspired Elijah's romance with the older TV anchor on HBO's Girls. A decade later, one of the show's biggest fan theories turns out to have been true.

Patrick Dempsey's son Sullivan is turning heads after modeling vintage couture looks by Yves Saint Laurent and Issey Miyake. The 19-year-old's fashion shoot is generating plenty of conversation online. 👠✨

"Eight years married and I still can't get enough of that smile." Pete Buttigieg just shared a sweet anniversary tribute to husband Chasten — and honestly, it's hard not to smile along with them. ❤️

Neil Patrick Harris just turned 53, and people look back at the sweet family moments he's shared . The couple have been together since 2004 and remain one of the most visible LGBTQ+ families in entertainment. #NeilPatrickHarris #DavidBurtka #LGBTQFamilies 📷 IG: @nph

Several pitchers altered or declined to wear the San Francisco Giants Pride cap, saying their actions reflected religious beliefs. The Giants later apologized, acknowledging that the decision had caused pain and anger within the LGBTQ+ community. #pride #sfgiants

“James was the absolute light and love of my life.” That was how Adam Roth described his partner James Barker after the sudden death of the Love Island USA executive producer at age 40. Sometimes the most powerful stories are about the people behind the camera. 😢

Owen Thiele says coming out to his parents felt like asking someone to pass the salt. No drama. No lectures. No conditions. Just acceptance. ❤️🌈 #OwenThiele #LGBTQ #Adults

Netflix has officially renewed House of Guinness for Season 2. The hit period drama became a surprise favorite among LGBTQ+ viewers thanks to its queer storylines, forbidden romances, and unforgettable cliffhanger. #HouseOfGuinness #Netflix #LouisPartridge #LGBTQ

Luke Macfarlane and Hig Roberts made a rare public appearance together at Dodgers Pride Night, and honestly, they looked adorable. Matching jerseys, matching energy, and one very memorable moment on the field. ⚾🌈 #LukeMacfarlane #HigRoberts #DodgersPride

Drake Von is facing multiple domestic violence-related charges after being arrested in Las Vegas. The adult performer called the case a "publicity stunt," but a police report obtained by Out contains serious allegations that are now part of an ongoing legal case. #DrakeVon

Volodymyr Zelensky just made one of his clearest statements yet on LGBTQ+ equality. The Ukrainian president said LGBTQ+ topics should be discussed openly and that LGBTQ+ Ukrainians have the same rights as everyone else. That's a message worth noticing. ❤️ #Ukraine #Zelensky

David Hockney has died at 88. Long before LGBTQ+ visibility became common, he was creating art that celebrated queer lives, relationships, and beauty. His influence stretched far beyond galleries and museums. A true pioneer. 🕊️🎨 #DavidHockney #QueerArt #LGBTQHistory

David Furnish says the biggest threat to progress against HIV isn't the virus itself—it's political decisions that reduce funding, restrict LGBTQ+ organizations, and limit access to prevention. It's a reminder that progress is never automatic. #HIVAwareness #DavidFurnish #LGBTQ

Max Parker's photos from WeHo Pride are getting plenty of attention online. 🔥 But the best part of the story is how the Boots star went from fearing that coming out would hurt his career to finding success, happiness, and marriage with fellow actor Kris Mochrie. ❤️ #MaxParker

Ten years after Pulse, some victims' families are still asking whether faster intervention could have saved lives. The anniversary is not only about remembrance. For some families, it's also about unanswered questions and a search for accountability. #Pulse #LGBTQHistory

"We'll protect you from Trump." That was the message NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered during the city's Pride Month celebration. He told The Advocate that New York remains committed to protecting queer and trans residents while expanding LGBTQ+ programs. #LGBTQ #NewYorkCity

Many people in the LGBTQ+ community remember O'Shae Sibley. This week, a jury convicted the man who fatally stabbed the dancer while he was voguing to Beyoncé with friends in Brooklyn in 2023. O'Shae's legacy remains one of joy, visibility, and living openly. 🕊️ #LGBTQ

Kane Evans says he spent nearly 20 years fighting who he was. Now the former rugby star has publicly come out as gay and says a huge weight has finally been lifted. A powerful reminder that authenticity can be lifesaving. ❤️🏉🌈 #KaneEvans #ComingOut #LGBTQSports

Andy Cohen says he almost skipped the party where he met his boyfriend Kevin Sobieski. Instead, they talked all night. A year later, he says he still can't believe he found him. ❤️ #AndyCohen #LoveWins #QueerJoy

A lot of relationship stories are about new romances. This one is about 32 years together. Gogglebox's Lee Riley just celebrated his anniversary with partner Steve, and honestly that's the kind of queer joy we need more of. ❤️🏳️‍🌈 #Gogglebox #QueerJoy #GayCouple

Ezra Sosa says people told him he couldn't be openly gay and achieve his dream of joining Dancing with the Stars. Today he's doing both. That's exactly why visibility matters. 🌈✨ #EzraSosa #DWTS #PrideMonth

A new ranking of all 50 states shows LGBTQ+ protections continuing to improve in some places while declining in others. The biggest takeaway isn't who finished first. It's how much the gap between states keeps growing. 🌈📊 #LGBTQRights #Equality #PrideMonth

Trey Cunningham lost his luggage before the Golden Gala in Rome. Then he ran 12.98, broke a 27-year-old meet record, and posted the fastest 110m hurdles time in the world this year. Some days just work out. ⚡️🌈 #TreyCunningham #TrackAndField #LGBTQSports

Chris Appleton joked about auditioning for Baywatch. A producer replied "You're hired." Now he's sharing behind-the-scenes photos from his acting debut. 😏🏖️ Honestly, that's a pretty great way to land a role. #ChrisAppleton #Baywatch

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony was charged after helping Pride go ahead despite a government ban. This week those charges were dropped. Budapest Pride became one of the biggest demonstrations of LGBTQ+ visibility and democratic resistance in Europe. 🏳️‍🌈🇭🇺 #BudapestPride

Collin Martin says the proudest moment of his professional soccer career wasn't winning games. It was coming out. After 13 seasons, one of the most important LGBTQ+ trailblazers in men's sports is retiring from the game he helped change. ⚽️🏳️‍🌈 #CollinMartin #LGBTQSports

Ralf Schumacher came out publicly in 2024. Now he's married to Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne after a gorgeous wedding celebration in Saint-Tropez. The photos are beautiful, but the vows are what really got me. ❤️🏳️‍🌈 #LoveWins #RalfSchumacher #GayWedding

A new Gallup poll shows support for same-sex marriage remains a majority position in the U.S. But after years of steady growth, attitudes are moving backward in some groups, especially Republicans. Progress has been halted, but we keep fighting! 🌈📊 #PrideMonth

Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty following a Mardi Gras altercation in New Orleans that included allegations of homophobic slurs. The case wasn't prosecuted as a hate crime, but it has reignited conversations about accountability and anti-LGBTQ+ hostility. 🌈⚖️ #ShiaLaBeouf