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James Haven, Angelina Jolie’s brother, says his father Jon Voight offered affirming support after Haven came out as gay; the two, who had been distant for years, spoke in a call described as mind-blowing and surreal, discussing Haven’s identity on the All Out with Jon Dean podcast.
James Haven revealed that his father, Jon Voight, called to offer a supportive, affirming response after Haven came out as gay on a live stream, ending years of estrangement; the conversation was described as mind-blowing and surreal, and Haven said they later had an hour-long dinner that marked a reconciliation, with Haven also announcing a new weekly podcast, Safe Haven with James Haven, alongside remarks from his ex-wife Romi Imbelli.
Australia’s census now includes optional questions on gender identity and sexual orientation to better map LGBTQ+ communities; responses are voluntary and privacy protections apply, with data intended to inform policy and services.
The WNBA will continue examining its transgender participation policy, with commissioner Cathy Engelbert indicating ongoing reviews and no policy changes announced yet.
Rolling Stone’s review of Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma frames the film as a feverish, affectionate reimagining of a fictional 1980s Camp Miasma slasher. It blends nostalgic marketing-era artifacts with a trans filmmaker’s personal lens, centers a charged dynamic between Gillian Anderson’s Billy Preston and Hannah Einbinder’s Kris, and argues the movie elevates guilty pleasures into a liberating, Miasma‑sterpiece.
Angelina Jolie’s older brother James Haven publicly came out as gay on Romi Imbelli’s Substack on Aug. 6, 2026, more than a year after the couple filed to annul their seven‑month marriage (they wed in Aug. 2024). Haven, 53, says he’s now free to live as the person he was always meant to be, following years of healing from childhood trauma, while Imbelli describes their new chapter as friends.
James Haven, Angelina Jolie’s brother, publicly came out as gay during a live-stream with his ex-wife Romi Imbelli, reading a personal letter about his journey to self-acceptance. The duo also released a joint statement about forgiveness and healing, and Haven announced a forthcoming podcast, Safe Haven, to explore pivotal moments in guests’ lives.
Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings publicly reaffirmed that trans rights are the issue he cares about more deeply than any other, pushing back at right-wing critics who framed his stance as anti-trans. He has a long history of vocal support for trans people and has defended LGBTQ rights in recent political debates, signaling his stance amid ongoing scrutiny of media coverage and transgender issues.
Daily Kos publishes a Drew Sheneman cartoon that critiques discrimination against transgender youth in sports amid ongoing political battles over trans rights, while the site also notes its financial struggles and asks readers to donate to stay paywall-free.
Thousands of spectators lined Amsterdam's canals as the city hosted its annual Pride boat parade, with colorful vessels and performances filling the waterways to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities and Amsterdam's festive culture.
Hundreds of thousands lined Amsterdam's canals for WorldPride's flagship parade, a boisterous LGBTQ+ celebration carried out under heightened security in the wake of Berlin's Pride attack and framed by messages of unity across the Pride events.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 45, a bipartisan reform that eliminates the felony enhancement tied to an HIV diagnosis in sex-work cases, reclassifies most prostitution offenses, and aims to reduce stigma and public-health barriers by ensuring an HIV diagnosis alone is not a felony trigger. The measure passed both chambers without dissent, and supporters including LGBTQ lawmakers and public-health officials framed it as modernizing outdated laws in line with advances in HIV treatment.
A white car plowed into a crowd during Berlin's Christopher Street Day Pride parade in Tiergarten Park, killing one person and injuring at least 16 as the event was canceled. Police identified a suspect linked to Islamic circles but have not arrested him, and authorities are conducting a wide search while promising a full investigation.
In Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now interview, Shania Twain previews her autobiographical new album Little Miss Twain, tracing her life from Timmins to Nashville, detailing guest appearances (Tanya Tucker, The War and Treaty, Ronnie Wood, Josh Homme) and explaining the record’s aim to catch fans up on who she is while celebrating inclusivity and her LGBTQ+ fan base, all while reflecting on personal loss and blending country with rock influences.
The Hollywood Reporter’s Beyond the Book interviews Alice Oseman, director Wash Westmoreland, and stars Joe Locke and Kit Connor about Heartstopper Forever, the Netflix film that condenses the final Heartstopper volume into a two-hour finale. It deepens Nick and Charlie’s romance with four on-screen intimate scenes grounded in emotion, stages a breakup at a party, and delivers a more mature, open-ended ending. The film also expands other storylines—Elle’s LGBTQ+ arc, Tara and Darcy’s gap year, and a Pride sequence—while preserving the series’ optimism and queer representation in a cinematic format as the characters move into adulthood.