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Homophobia

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth
HOLY MISGUIDED

Hegseth Faith Adviser’s Shocking Vile Posts Revealed

The senior Pentagon aide attacked minorities and questioned the legitimacy of American elections.

Tom Latchem

UNITED STATES - APRIL 10: Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., arrives to the U.S. Capitol before the House passed the budget resolution on Thursday, April 10, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
BUCK STOPS OVER THERE

MAGA Rep Blames Someone Else for Vile Deleted Post

He previously said, “Muslims don’t belong in American society.”

Harry Thompson

Brian Littrell of the pop group "Backstreet Boys," pictured in this
July 2, 2001 file photo in New York during the band's perfomance on NBC
television's "Today Show," is forming a music label and entertainment
production company with his wife, Leighanne. BriLeigh Productions, in
association with Insight Entertainment Group, will focus on launching
the music label first, with plans to begin television and film projects
by the end of 2002.

BK/MMR
CAUGHT ON CAMERA

Backstreet Boy Appears to Use Slur in Blazing Beach Argument

Reports say the musician submitted the video himself.

Harry Thompson

Gina Kirschenheiter, Tamra Judge, Gretchen Rossi, and Heather Dubrow
JUGGLING ORANGES

The ‘OC’ Real Housewives Tackle Homophobia in Fiery Finale

The Real Housewives of Orange County saved their biggest bombshell for the final episode of season 19.

Alec Karam

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 09: Snoop Dogg performs onstage during the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
STAYING HOME

Snoop Dogg Is Now ‘Scared’ to Take His Grandkids to Movies

The rapper said he got some difficult questions after taking his grandson to see “Lightyear.”

Annie Bang

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 25: Nathan Lane attends the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new series "Mid-Century Modern" at DGA Theater Complex on March 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
DIDN’T JAM

Star Claims He Lost Role in Hit Movie for Being ‘Too Gay’

The role ended up being played by “Seinfeld” star, Wayne Knight.

Nandika Chatterjee

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Darren Beattie
WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE

One of Rubio’s Own Deputies Spread Rumor About His Sexuality

Darren Beattie, fired by the first Trump administration, carried over his controversy into MAGA 2.0.

Josh Fiallo

Jay Biggerstaff/Reuters
‘NOT PROUD OF IT’

Jason Kelce Breaks Silence After Smashing Heckler’s Phone

The Super Bowl winner said he regretted “greeting hate with hate” during the viral incident.

Janna Brancolini

Jarren Duran on August 5, 2024
RED-FACED

Boston Red Sox Star Suspended Over Homophobic Hot Mic Moment

Duran was back at the home plate after two strikeouts when a nearby microphone picked him up yelling at a heckler in the crowd.

Will Neal

Pope Francis
DUDE, STOP

The Pope Said a Gay Slur AGAIN: Report

Francis simply cannot stop using the pejorative term “frociaggine,” this time deploying it in a closed-door meeting with 200 priests, according to Italian media.

AJ McDougall

Pope Francis attends his weekly general audience at St. Peter's Square on May 29, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican.
UNSTOPPABLE

Now the Pope Is Accused of Making a Sexist Remark

The offending comment was once again made behind closed doors—and there’s apparently an audio recording of it.

Amanda Yen

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