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7 'Bachelor' stars who have come out as members of the LGBTQ+ community

The reality dating show only captured part of these contestants' stories.
Colton Underwood / Gabby Windey
Colton Underwood / Gabby Windey

‘RHONY’ star Jenna Lyons once went on a date with this 'Schitt's Creek' star

The "Real Housewives of New York City" star shared how their friendship "snowballed."
jenna lyons / emily hampshire
jenna lyons / emily hampshire

World chess body bars trans women from competing in women’s events

The International Chess Federation’s new guidelines also strip transgender men of previously won women’s titles.
People move pieces during the FIDE Chess World Rapid Blitz
People move pieces during the FIDE Chess World Rapid Blitz

My child was bullied and I didn't speak up. I wish I had

As I watch teens succumb to a growing mental health crisis, I return to a moment years ago with my own daughter at summer camp.
Lydia
Lydia

My daughter came out as trans. A Sephora employee showed us the kindness we needed

A moment in a makeup store gave me hope for her safety and wellbeing.
trans daughter makeup
trans daughter makeup

Billy Porter feels Harry Styles landed Vogue cover because he’s ‘white and straight’

“You’re using my community — or your people are using my community — to elevate you. You haven’t had to sacrifice anything,” Porter said of Styles in a Telegraph interview.
Billy Porter / Harry Styles
Billy Porter / Harry Styles

David Archuleta on 15 years of ‘Crush’ and coming out: ‘I am the happiest I’ve been'

The "American Idol" runner-up tells TODAY.com how his life changed since publicly coming out in 2021, starting with the way he sings his first hit song.

Ne-Yo responds after backlash for 'offensive' comments on parenting and gender identity

"I apologize for you being offended because that wasn’t my intention," he said in an Instagram story.
Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo

Wayne Brady reveals he’s pansexual. What to know about his sexual orientation

Everything you need to know about pansexuality — and how it differs from being bisexual.
Wayne Brady
Wayne Brady

Brittney Griner will miss 2 games to focus on mental health, team says

The Phoenix Mercury said Griner would skip a two-game trip to Chicago. She was imprisoned in Russia last year after vape canisters were found in her luggage.
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner stands at attention during the national anthem before a WNBA basketball game against the Washington Mystics, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Washington.
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner stands at attention during the national anthem before a WNBA basketball game against the Washington Mystics, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Washington.