All articles tagged with #homophobia
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.
Don Lemon responded to Nicki Minaj's homophobic post after he covered an anti-ICE protest at a Minneapolis church, calling her remarks “disgusting” and accusing her of disdain toward African Americans, while Minaj demanded his imprisonment; the exchange unfolds amid ongoing church protests and civil rights warnings linked to the incident.
The article reflects on the 20th anniversary of 'Brokeback Mountain,' discussing its impact, the accuracy of its portrayal of queer love, and how it might be received differently if remade today, emphasizing the importance of getting the details right in representing LGBTQ+ stories.
Snoop Dogg faced criticism after making homophobic comments about a lesbian couple in the movie 'Lightyear' during a podcast, expressing discomfort about the depiction and questioning how a same-sex couple could have a baby, despite previously supporting gay marriage.
Snoop Dogg expressed discomfort with LGBT+ representation in the movie Lightyear, specifically criticizing a brief gay kiss, which has sparked calls for his cancellation and highlighted ongoing issues of censorship and homophobia in media.
The suspect in the killing of 'King of the Hill' actor Jonathan Joss in San Antonio confessed immediately after the incident, which was reportedly motivated by homophobia, according to the victim's husband and police statements. The attack occurred while the couple was retrieving mail at their former home, which had been targeted by threats and arson. The police are now considering whether homophobia played a role in the murder.
Nick Offerman publicly condemned the use of Ron Swanson's image in a homophobic tweet by Michael Flynn Jr., emphasizing that the character would not support bigotry, and also expressed condolences over the death of castmate Jonathan Joss, who was a victim of a homophobic attack.