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9-1-1’s Ryan Guzman reveals how he’s been playing ‘Buddie’ relationship this season
9-1-1 star Ryan Guzman has revealed how he’s been playing his character, firefighter Eddie Diaz, in relation to his bisexual best friend and potential future love interest Buck (Oliver Stark) in season 9. Fans have been shipping best friends Eddie and Buck together since season 2 of the show, but...
Mighty Hoopla 2026 officially gets green light as High Court dismisses locals’ complaint
The judge said a music festival is a “cultural activity”, as Field Day and Mighty Hoopla near later this month. The post Mighty Hoopla 2026 officially gets green light as High Court dismisses locals’ complaint appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Lesbian couple sues Key West after being fined for rainbow fence
A lesbian couple in Key West is suing the city after officials threatened them with daily fines over a rainbow-painted fence created in protest of Florida’s removal of Pride crosswalks. Coley Sohn and Linda Bagley-Sohn repainted several fence pickets outside their home in rainbow colours after th...
Heidi N Closet on returning to TV, Drag Race divas and her true feelings about Nicki Minaj
RuPaul’s Drag Race icon Heidi N Closet is back on our screens for Drag House Rules season two. It marks her first major television appearance since she self-eliminated early in All Stars 8 in 2023. Drag House Rules, which debuted on Canadian channel OUTtv last year, sees a group of drag icons com...
Drag Race icon Katya Zamolodchikova details health scare after emergency surgery
RuPaul’s Drag Race favourite Katya Zamolodchikova has opened up about her recent hospital stay, revealing what got her there in the first place. Katya, who was forced to postpone a show with co-star and friend Trixie Mattel due to her health, shared a smiling photo on X, showing that she was on t...
Why is Australia part of Eurovision Song Contest as Delta Goodrem wows at launch
Australian singer Delta Goodrem has arrived in Vienna for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, walking the turquoise carpet in a stunning gold dress. But many people still ask the question: Why is Australia part of Eurovision? “Why the f*** does Australia compete in Eurovision?” one asked on X. Anot...
LGBTQ+ ally Robert Irwin death-rolled by 14ft ‘boss croc’ in horror story
Dancing with the Stars winner Robert Irwin has shared a horrifying story of how he was death-rolled by a 14 foot crocodile, named Jimmy Fallon. Irwin, who describes himself as a “proud” LGBTQ+ ally, spoke to the human Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show. He has recently been announced as the host of...
Ohio Republican introduces bill targeting trans adults’ health insurance
An Ohio Republican has introduced a new bill that would restrict healthcare coverage for transgender adults across the state. HB 838, introduced by Republican Rep. Josh Williams last Thursday (30 April), would block Medicaid from covering many forms of gender-affirming care and penalise cities or...
White House security directive focuses on ‘radically pro-trans’ groups
The Trump administration is facing backlash after a new White House counterterrorism directive explicitly named “radically pro-transgender” groups among the domestic ideologies federal agencies should monitor. The memo, which also references anarchist and anti-fascist movements, frames trans acti...
Graham Norton’s new show hit by schedule shake-up after low viewing figures
The reality competition’s last five episodes air from 8 to 12 May, and viewers can already stream the full series as an ITVX box set. The post Graham Norton’s new show hit by schedule shake-up after low viewing figures appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ n...
Jordan North gets his balls out in sultry shots ahead of Soccer Aid
Capital Breakfast host Jordan North has got his balls – well, ball – centre-shot for a new set of photos ahead of UNICEF Soccer Aid. The 36-year-old posed for a photoshoot wearing nothing but a football shirt and socks. He covered himself with a ball in some shots, pulling a number of seductive p...
Gay man murdered by roommate who ‘threatened to drink his blood’
A man in Germany was allegedly murdered by his temporary roommate after moving in following a breakup, who took issue with him being gay. The 44-year-old victim reportedly moved in with the 35-year-old defendant after breaking up with his ex. It’s reported that a property of his own was not ready...
Trans youth denied hormone therapy almost twice as likely to attempt suicide, survey finds
A major new survey from The Trevor Project released on Wednesday (6 May) has found that transgender and nonbinary young people who wanted hormone therapy but were unable to access it were nearly twice as likely to report a suicide attempt in the past year compared to those currently receiving hor...
Man deported from Russia after ‘lovely little skirt’ review deemed ‘LGBT propaganda’
The man is said to have been arrested after anti-extremism officials flagged his September 2025 post, with a judge citing “family values”. The post Man deported from Russia after ‘lovely little skirt’ review deemed ‘LGBT propaganda’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans n...
’80s icon Bonnie Tyler in a coma after emergency surgery
Total Eclipse of the Heart singer Bonnie Tyler is in a coma following emergency intestinal surgery. The 74-year-old was due to perform over two dozen shows this year but is now in an induced coma to aid her recovery. Tyler’s manager, Matt Davis, told Entertainment Weekly on 7 May: “Bonnie has bee...
Reform UK’s LGBTQ+ policies as support surges after local election
Reform UK has seen a surge in popularity in 7 May’s local elections, with more than 300 more councillors being voted into local government. On the other hand, Labour has seen a dramatic decline, while the Conservative party has had losses too. The results have seen some Reform UK supporters deman...
Hudson Williams’ makeup artist asks fans to ‘be kind’ after Met Gala backlash
Hudson Williams‘ makeup artist Aika Danica Flores has asked fans to “be kind” after some online backlash to the look she created for the Heated Rivalry star at his first Met Gala. Williams walked the famous cream steps in custom Balenciaga, with his grungy makeup inspired by the movie Black Swan....
Celebrity couples who split after decades together
With renewed interest in Hugh Jackman’s personal life, we look back at celebrity couples who split after decades together, plus other long partnerships that surprised fans. The post Celebrity couples who split after decades together appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans n...
Alan Cumming slams BAFTA’s ‘bad, bad leadership’ after Tourette’s tic aired on BBC
The actor said he didn’t hear the outburst while hosting, and later regretted the tone of an on-air apology he read from a teleprompter. The post Alan Cumming slams BAFTA’s ‘bad, bad leadership’ after Tourette’s tic aired on BBC appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news ...
21 celebrities you didn’t know are gay, bisexual or lesbian
Some celebrities come out publicly as LGBTQ+ to big fanfare, but others may have been out for years or may have come out quietly. PinkNews brings you a list of 56 iconic stars who, even if they personally avoid labels, are still LGBTQ+ role models. Take a look through some of the celebrities that...
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