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Scott Mills’ love life as he’s fired from BBC over ‘personal conduct’
Scott Mills has been sacked from the BBC over an allegation into his personal conduct, it has been revealed. The out gay presenter’s final show was on Tuesday (24 March). Best known for his BBC Radio shows, Mills has also had a number of television appearances. Most notably, in 2024 he joined the...
Scott Mills fired from BBC and Radio 2 show over ‘personal conduct’
Scott Mills has been fired from the BBC after an allegation about his personal conduct. The 53-year-old last appeared on his Radio 2 show on Tuesday, before he was taken off air as the BBC looked into the accusation. According to The Mirror, he was told over the weekend that his contract had been...
Stephen Fry ’embarrassed’ after ‘eye-watering’ questions about sexual preferences
The 68-year-old said ITV interview show The Assembly left him “under a microscope for real” as the series returns in April. The post Stephen Fry ’embarrassed’ after ‘eye-watering’ questions about sexual preferences appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
‘God made trans people’ billboards appear in Kansas after trans ID ban
A new billboard campaign championing transgender people is appearing across highways in Kansas. Declaring “God Made Trans People” in bold letters, these billboard were put up just weeks after the state moved to invalidate transgender residents’ identification documents. Launched in late March by ...
Nigel Farage defends Reform UK Scottish leader’s George Michael ‘joke’
Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage has defended Malcolm Offord for an offensive joke he made about the late George Michael’s grieving boyfriend, Fadi Fawaz. Offord, who is the Scottish leader of the party, made the comment in 2018 while giving a speech at a Burns Night event at the London Scotti...
Does Zootopia 2 have LGBTQ+ characters? Yes, but you might have missed them
Zootopia 2, or Zootropolis 2 depending where you live, landed on Disney+ earlier this month and many have wondered if it features any LGBTQ+ characters. When lesbian comedian Fortune Feimster joined the Zootopia sequel as Nibbles Maplestick, a beaver, fans were excited. They took it as confirmati...
Billie Eilish’s alleged stalker killed after being hit by train
A man previously accused of stalking Billie Eilish has reportedly died after being struck by a train in Long Island, New York. Prenell Rousseau, 30, was killed early in the morning on 25 March while reportedly jogging “on or near” train tracks in Westbury as reported by the New York Post. Authori...
Tomb Raider series filming paused as Sophie Turner injured after back issues
Amazon has confirmed a pause to let Turner recover, but claims about a two-week break versus a month-long shutdown are competing for attention. The post Tomb Raider series filming paused as Sophie Turner injured after back issues appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news...
Here’s everything Lady Gaga has said about her sexuality as she turns 40
Lady Gaga turns 40 today! The LGBTQ+ icon has always been a proud member and supporter of the queer community, although her bisexuality sometimes gets forgotten, and she’s often described as an “ally”. Throughout her career, Mother Monster, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, has used her pl...
Connor Ives and MAC team up to re-release the iconic ‘Protect The Dolls’ t-shirt
The ‘Protect The Dolls’ tee became an overnight fashion sensation, with A-listers from Pedro Pascal to Charli XCX proudly wearing the top. Now, fashion designer Connor Ives and Mac Cosmetics have teamed up to re-release the beloved ‘Protect the Dolls’ shirt. Ives debuted the t-shirt as he took a ...
Five mind-blowing facts about Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham as she’s tipped to host SNL UK
The UK version of Saturday Night Live premiered on Sky One last weekend, with comedy legend Tina Fey hosting the first ever episode, however, SNL is famed for having a different celebrity host each week, and bookies are suggesting Hannah Waddingham is a shoo-in for host duties. According to odds ...
Was Cary Grant gay? Exploring the many myths and rumours about the Hollywood star
Cary Grant was in the news recently after it was reported that his former Palm Springs getaway had hit the market for $12.7 million. Elle Decor reports that during most of his life, Cary Grant lived in LA, but when the star of The Philadelphia Story and North by Northwest needed a change of scene...
Why are people mad at Chappell Roan… and are online bots to blame?
Lesbian icon Chappell Roan has been embroiled in controversy lately, following an incident involving a young fan. But a new report has found that the drama was exacerbated by a targeted online bot campaign. Chappell Roan was pulled into allegations on Saturday (March 21) about supposed bad behavi...
All the tea about trans model Alex Consani as she joins cast of high school reunion movie Peaked
It was recently revealed that iconic transgender fashion model and content creator Alex Consani would be joining the “very queer” cast of the upcoming high school reunion movie Peaked. According to Them and Deadline, Alex Consani will be joining in a supporting role, and will star alongside Amy S...
The ‘secret’ LGBTQ+ meaning behind Chappell Roan’s iconic sapphic bop Pink Pony Club
“Midwest Princess” Chappell Roan has been in the news quite a bit lately. She faced backlash last weekend after footballer Jorgino claimed an encounter with his daughter left the child “in tears”. He claimed that after his daughter smiled at Chappell Roan, “a large security guard came over” and “...
Trump official’s daughter says unwed women ‘vote poorly’ without ‘security of a man’
Evita Duffy-Alfonso, daughter of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Fox News host Rachel Campos-Duffy, is facing backlash after claiming unmarried women “vote very, very poorly” without “the security of a male.” Speaking on a Wednesday (25 March) episode of Human Events with Jack Posobiec, D...
Gavin Newsom press office slammed for hurling Grindr insult at MAGA influencer
The press office of California’s Democratic governor Gavin Newsom has been called out online for using a “homophobic” insult involving LGBTQ+ hookup app Grindr against a MAGA influencer. Posting to Bluesky on 25 March, Newsom’s press office shared a screenshot of a post from right-wing political ...
Avengers star Aaron Taylor-Johnson looks completely unrecognisable in new pics
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, best known for his roles as the title character in Kick-Ass (2010) and Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) has stunned fans by debuting a bold new look at the photocall for new Sky Original movie Fuze. Fans were startled by his new, clean-shaven loo...
Is Boy George a Eurovision 2026 contestant? Everything you need to know
The rumours about British singer Boy George taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 have finally been addressed. There have been swirling rumours that the 64-year-old “Karma Chameleon” hitmaker will be performing at Eurovision, but not representing the UK. San Marino’s entry, Senhit, will...
Gay country singer Ty Herndon talks ‘shame’ of drug arrest outing him
Gay country singer Ty Herndon has opened up about his struggles with drug addiction and being in the closet in his new memoir, ‘What Mattered Most’. Herndon made headlines in 2014 when he became the first major country musician to come out as gay. Speaking to the Guardian about his memoir on 26 M...
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