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Zeus Network star and social media icon Rolling Ray dies, aged 28

September 5, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Reality TV star Rolling Ray has sadly passed away. The beloved social media influencer, whose real name is Raymond Harper, died on Wednesday (3 September), two days before his 29th birthday. Ray’s mother confirmed the tragic news to TMZ and in a statement posted on her private Facebook account, per lovebscott. “It is with a heavy heart that I let you all know that my son, Ray Ray [iamrollingray], has gone home to be with the Lord,” she wrote. “I thank everyone who has called or texted. This is going to…

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“We’ve decided to be best friends”: Gay TikTok couple Matt and Beau announce split

August 19, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Beloved social media couple Matt Armato and Beau Ciolino have called it quits. The pair announced the surprising news in a video posted on TikTok on 15 August (Friday). “Um, we broke up,” Matt started before Beau laughed and added: “It’s been a privilge doing 12 years together as like partners and for 10 years sharing that online with everyone and I think that you know there’s so much love between us and really loving someone knows when to change the format of the relationship and we’ve decided to just…

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“Bozos”: Gay makeup artist slams ‘idiotic’ online trolls using his photo for right wing memes

July 10, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

A gay makeup artist and content creator has shut down right-wing trolls using his photos to promote right-wing talking points. Over the last few years, social media has seen an increase in far-right accounts spewing hateful rhetoric towards the LGBTQIA+ community, people of colour and generally anything that represents diversity or community. While some are front-facing with their bigotry, sharing videos and creating awful podcasts, many opt to hide behind anonymous profiles filled with inflammatory statements and cringeworthy memes. However, one thing that has become evident with extremely conservative social…

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“Demure” TikToker can finance the rest of her gender-affirming care after viral video

August 19, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

TikToker Jools Lebron has shared a heartwarming life update following the release of her viral “demure” video. Over the last few months, pop culture enthusiasts have been treated to various iconic trends – including the Charli XCX-inspired BRAT summer and Tinashe’s “match my freak” moment from her hit song ‘Nasty.’ However, in recent weeks, a new trend has spread like wildfire on social media thanks to TikTok star Jools and her “demure” video. Uploaded on 5 August, the social media star gives a quick lesson on how to be “demure…

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Raven-Symoné has an important message for online trolls “disrespecting” her wife

May 6, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Raven-Symoné has sent a clear message to the online trolls targeting her wife. Back in July 2023, Miranda Pearman-Maday caused a stir when she revealed that she never watched That’s So Raven as a kid on the Baby, This is Keke Palmer podcast. While most fans responded to the revelation with light-hearted banter, some used the interview as an excuse to send Raven’s wife a barrage of hateful messages. In response to the continued backlash, the duo took to TikTok on 3 May to shut down the online critics. “I’m here with Miranda,…

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Towa Bird is a new kind of American hero

April 5, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

The British-Filipino musician on making the ultimate sapphic sex song, touring with Reneé Rapp and getting matching tattoos with Deb Never in East Hollywood. WORDS: ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH HEADER DESIGN: YOSEF PHELAN PHOTOGRAPHY: MIKAYLA LOBASSO LIGHTING: ZACH ARQUILEVICH PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANTS: VIN STRATTON, SIYOON KIM, NELE MOENS Towa Bird wants to be the lesbian Paul McCartney. On pop rock lead single ‘Drain Me!’, she mixes distorted guitars and pitchy synth-like sounds to pull off a hedonistic head rush anthem about lesbian sex – a song she grimaces at, thinking about how…

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Heartstopper star Bel Priestley wants to be the “best role model” she can for trans youth

January 2, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Bel Priestley has opened up about her coming out story with hopes of inspiring other trans youth. Since 2019, the young trans talent has cultivated a passionate fanbase on social media due to her candid and lighthearted videos about her gender identity, beauty and fashion. In August 2023, Priestley gained more recognition when she made her acting debut as Naomi on Netflix’s wholesome coming-of-age dramedy Heartstopper. While her star continues to rise within the industry, it hasn’t always been the easiest ride for the emerging star. In a recent op-ed…

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Barn Rules: from the club to the farm, horsegiirL’s vision has neigh limits

December 23, 2023 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

GAY TIMES catches up with the equine it girl and cult DJ-musician breeding a new generation of party-goers who want their beats harder, faster and stronger Words by Megan Wallace Photography by Szymon Stepnia Fashion by Teresa Gross Art Direction by Jack Rowe & Georgia Taunton Creative Direction by Umar Sarwar Hair by Soh Kogasaka Nails by Camilla Inge Volber Creative and Art Assistant Anisa Cleaver Photography Assistant Isabel Spantzel Bradley Unless you live in a rural barn – or, worse, don’t have TikTok – you’ll know horsegiirL (also known…

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TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney opens up about the lessons she learned in 2023

November 20, 2023 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

TikTok star and trans activist Dylan Mulvaney has opened up about the lessons she learned this year. Since 2022, the beloved TikTok star has gained popularity due to her heartwarming and emotional “Days of Girlhood” series – which followed her first year as a trans woman. In addition to highlighting her transition, Mulvaney has used her social media platform to educate and bring awareness to the LGBTQIA+ community as a whole. While attending the 2023 Teen Vogue Summit, the 26-year-old talent reflected on her emotional journey, including the start of her…

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TikTok star Lunden Stallings issues apology following resurfaced racist tweets

October 6, 2023 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

TikTok star Lunden Stallings, alongside new wife Olivia Bennett, has apologised after a series of racist remarks posted to her Twitter resurfaced from almost a decade ago. The newlyweds are known for their GRWM, OOTD, Day In a Life content and plotting their journey to the altar. Just days after going viral for her wedding, they took to their co-channel to address multiple re-emerged screenshots of what appeared to be from Lunden’s personal Twitter account, that included racial slurs – dated from 2013. In response to the backlash, Stallings said…