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Who is lesbian far-right AfD leader Alice Weidel as party demands US withdraw troops from Germany
In Germany’s federal elections, held in February 2025, Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far-right organisation, received its highest number of votes ever, becoming the country’s second largest party. It was the first time since World War Two that a far-right party finished second in a national el...
What religion is Trump? The answer, like many things about him, has always been a bit murky
During a White House event to mark Easter 2026, Trump’s “spiritual adviser”, televangelist Paula White-Cain, sparked controversy when she compared the deeply divisive president to none other than Jesus Christ. As reported by The Independent, White-Cain claimed Trump had ‘paid the price’ like Chri...
Everything you need to know about gay erotic thriller Night Stage, now in cinemas
Queer erotic thriller Night Stage, an exploration of exhibitionism and fetish, hits cinemas today: a perfect film for the Easter weekend! Night Stage had its world premiere at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival, where it was nominated for both the Best Feature and the Panorama Audience A...
Trans actress and former Disney star Josie Totah stars in new horror movie Faces of Death
After making a name for herself in the Disney Channel original series Jessie, Josie Totah is now making waves as an actress since coming out as trans eight years ago. She’s starring in upcoming 2026 movie Faces Of Death, alongside Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Jermaine Fowler, and Charli XCX...
Was Whitney Houston LGBTQ+? Everything that’s been said about the singing legend’s sexuality
If you don’t love Whitney Houston, are you even LGBTQ+? The musical diva’s legacy is an enduring one, and no doubt more than one of us has belted out “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” at a lesbian or gay karaoke night. During her life, she was always a passionate and outspoken ally to the queer […] T...
Gay Easter events around the world including San Francisco’s ‘Hunky Jesus’ contest
For the LGBTQ+ community, Easter – like many other holidays, to be fair – is a perfect opportunity to dress up, or strip down, and have fun. Easter may be synonymous with traditional religious celebration, but around the world, the holiday is also an opportunity to celebrate queer creativity, uni...
Perez Hilton apologises for ‘selfish behaviour’ after finding God
Perez Hilton has issued a public apology for his past actions, saying he is filled with “shame and regret” following a recent medical crisis. In a video shared to social media, Hilton reflected on his career and the backlash he has faced over the years, just over a week after revealing he had bee...
Snooker’s governing body has banned trans women from women’s tournaments
New rules from Snooker‘s governing body outline that only people born biologically female are allowed to compete in women’s events, making it the latest sports governing body to exclude trans athletes from participating. The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has now upd...
Gay journalist ‘detained for booing Donald and Melania Trump’ at Chicago opening night
A gay journalist has shared his story after he was allegedly detained by security staff for booing the president and his wife during the opening night of Chicago at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday (31 March). Washington Blade reports that Eugene Ramirez, who was atte...
TLC’s Chilli insists she’s ‘not MAGA’ after sharing Michelle Obama trans theory
Chilli, a member of ultra-successful ’90s girl group TLC, has said she is “not MAGA” following backlash over political donations and a social media re-post to her account promoting a false conspiracy theory that Michelle Obama registered to vote as a man in 1994. The singer, whose real name is Ro...
Everything you need to know about risqué gay camboy drama Blue Film as trailer drops
It’s the movie that’s got everyone talking: Blue Film. Elliot Tuttle’s feature film debut has made waves with its risqué plot. Dealing with taboo films, erotic gay sex and controversial age-gap relationships, Blue Film has caused quite the stir. So much so, it’s even been reported that viewers ha...
A guide to Nintendo’s LGBTQ+ history – including ‘trans icon’ Birdo
Birdo is set to make her big screen debut in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie. The fan-favourite character has long been considered to be a trans icon, after being first introduced in Super Mario Bros. 2. But the pink character isn’t the only queer coded regular in the Mario universe. If you...
Belarus parliament approves new law targeting ‘LGBTQ+ expression’
Lawmakers in Belarus have approved a bill introducing penalties for what authorities describe as the “promotion of homosexuality, gender transition, childlessness, and pedophilia”. The legislation passed the upper chamber of parliament on Thursday, after clearing the lower house last month. It no...
Ashlee Simpson emotionally thanks LGBTQ+ fans after Masked Singer win
Ashlee Simpson has been crowned the winner of The Masked Singer season 14, and she has singled out one specific group to thank: her LGBTQ+ fans. The 41-year-old singer-songwriter and actress was unmasked as Galaxy Girl. Her finale showcase included singing “Good 4 U” by Olivia Rodrigo and “Try” b...
Who is Brian Litrell, what has he said about LGBTQ+ people and is he a Trump supporter?
51-year-old Backstreet Boys member Brian Litrell has been making headlines recently, after a video of him appearing to confront a beachgoer in Florida and use a homophobic slur went viral. The alleged incident took place on March 22 in Walton County, according to Just Jared and local news outlet ...
Scott Mills plaque ‘removed’ from M3 service station after BBC sacking
A plaque in honour of Scott Mills has reportedly been removed from Fleet Services on the M3, after he was sacked by the BBC. The radio presenter’s contract with the broadcaster was terminated after an allegation about his personal conduct. It then emerged that Mills had been questioned by police ...
Drag Race star dies aged 27 before filming new series
A 27-year-old drag queen who was set to appear on Drag Race: Philippines season four has tragically passed away. Jason Elvie Ty, best known by their stage name Misua, died Thursday (2 April) in the Philippines. A cause of death was not announced. Misua was cast as one of the drag queens of Drag R...
Joel Kim Booster says ‘recreational sex’ outside of his open marriage adds pressure
The Fire Island star reflected on why casual hookups can feel more appearance-led than acting work. The post Joel Kim Booster says ‘recreational sex’ outside of his open marriage adds pressure appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Wes Streeting: ‘Every trans person deserves safety and respect – that’s not up for debate’
Writing for PinkNews, Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, says he hears the concerns of LGBTQ+ people, and wants to reassure trans youngsters that they have not been forgotten. If you are a young person questioning your gender, or a parent watching your child struggle wi...
More female same-sex couple households in US than male, data shows
A new survey from the US Census Bureau has found that same-sex couple households in the United States reached around 1.4 million in 2024, with female couples now outnumbering male couples. The data, released by the Bureau yesterday (1 April), is drawn from the American Community Survey and shows ...
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