All articles tagged with #homophobia
Nick Offerman criticized Ben Shapiro for calling his portrayal of a gay romance in HBO’s The Last of Us “rampant homophobia,” accusing Shapiro of misreading the episode and praising the show’s love story between two men. Offerman’s remarks came after Shapiro’s critique of the scene, and the piece notes the actor’s ongoing stance against online backlash to his work.
Nick Offerman blasted Ben Shapiro for what he called rampant homophobia in Shapiro’s critique of The Last of Us, after Shapiro mocked Offerman’s gay romance on the show. Offerman told Talk Easy that Shapiro’s reading of the episode was wrong and warned about the clip’s influence in right‑wing circles, while noting he’ll stay out of online feuds as he eyes Emmy nominations.
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting says he has received an unbelievable volume of online homophobia since taking office—more in weeks than in his life—amid backlash to an openly gay leader of the armed forces. Speaking on the Iain Dale All Talk podcast at the Edinburgh Fringe, he said the abuse reflects persistent stereotypes online and framed the role as a chance to show resolve and challenge prejudice.
An in-depth look at Love and Deepspace, the big otome game from Papergames, which faces heavy scrutiny over homophobia in its fan community and its developers’ approach to queer content. Reports describe PR pressure on coverage, official bans on same-sex content, and concerns about censorship in China, while queer fans and independent spaces push back, highlighting a divide between a global, diverse audience and the game’s internal and corporate constraints, amplified by Valko’s cancellation.
In a clip from Alison Ellwood's documentary about Culture Club, Boy George and Jon Moss discuss enduring homophobia and audience skepticism in the band's early days, including George's witty retorts to hecklers and the label doubts they faced before eventually landing a Virgin Records deal.
Rep. Andrew Ogles deleted his official X post declaring, 'Homosexuality has no place in America. Happy Nuclear Family Month,' after backlash tied to Pride Month; he blamed a staffer and said the employee was reprimanded. House GOP leaders Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise criticized the post, while Rep. Michael Lawler called it idiotic and offensive, reflecting rare GOP disagreement over social-media activity. Ogles has a history of Islamophobic posts that have drawn Democratic criticism but limited leadership action. The incident highlights ongoing tensions within the party over LGBTQ issues.
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley honored Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, praising his courage and calling out homophobia in sports after Collins’ death from brain cancer.
Charles Barkley, in a tribute to Jason Collins, decries homophobia in sports and asserts there are more gay players in the NFL, NBA and MLB, saying critics who doubt it are “stupid,” as Collins’ death from glioblastoma is noted along with Barkley’s praise of Collins’ bravery and call for acceptance.
During a tribute to Brandon Clarke and Jason Collins, Inside the NBA highlighted Collins' historic coming out and Barkley’s assertion that sports and society remain homophobic, praising Collins and noting there are gay players across all major leagues; Clarke’s death was discussed amid reports of drug paraphernalia at the scene.
NASCAR indefinitely suspended Craftsman Truck Series driver Daniel Dye after he used a homophobic voice and mocked IndyCar’s David Malukas during a WhatNot livestream. Dye, 22, is required to complete sensitivity training before returning; he’s 13th in the 2026 Truck standings for Kaulig Racing, while Malukas sits 6th in IndyCar. The incident adds to ongoing debates about diversity efforts in motorsports, with no public statements yet from Malukas or Penske.
Deadline reports that the Heated Rivalry cast—Hudson Williams, François Arnaud, Nadine Bhabha, Connor Storrie and Ksenia Kharlamova—condemned online hate and bigoted fan comments, posting a note urging fans to reject racist, homophobic, biphobic, misogynistic and other abusive remarks; Williams (half Korean) and Arnaud (bisexual) have been targeted, and Kharlamova added an Instagram Story plea to keep the show's positivity and love alive.
Shia LaBeouf told a Channel 5 interview that a 'small man complex' and anger, not a relapse, drove an alleged assault at a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras, where he is accused of punching two men, head-butting a third, and directing anti-gay slurs; he faced bond, drug testing, and mandatory substance-abuse treatment, and the case has prompted discussion of potential hate-crimes considerations.
Actor Shia LaBeouf says in a recent interview that fear of “big gay people” contributed to his New Orleans arrest during Mardi Gras, telling a YouTuber that he was drunk and remarking, “Don’t be gay in my lap.” Police say he assaulted two people outside a Royal Street business and punched a third, resulting in two counts of simple battery; he was held for treatment of injuries. The incident remains unclear in motive. LaBeouf has a history of legal trouble, including a 2017 public drunkenness arrest and a 2020 civil case with ex-partner FKA Twigs.
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland triggered backlash with an expletive-laden tirade at a pre-fight press conference, railing against feminism, belittling women’s sports, and directing homophobic slurs at Bad Bunny while promoting his upcoming UFC Fight Night; UFC president Dana White says fighters can voice their opinions, though the remarks drew swift criticism as the event streams on Paramount+.
An Australian horror debut by Adrian Chiarella, Leviticus blends a tender, forbidden romance between two boys with a repressive Christian community, turning a public deliverance ceremony into a haunting stalker that takes the form of the lovers’ crush. Drawing on It Follows and other body-horror tropes, it probes internalized homophobia and religious paranoia, delivering a moody, if imperfect, Sundance debut that is currently seeking U.S. distribution.