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Drag queen pro wrestler Sandra Spitz hopes to take on Keir Starmer in elections
A drag queen pro wrestler is set to take on Keir Starmer in the upcoming local elections on 7 May, representing the Greens for Newham, East London. Steven Braines spoke to the Daily Star about his candidacy. “The party numbers have soared under Zack Polanski and people now see that the Greens hav...
Out manager who led club to promotion says being gay in football not a ‘no-no’
The Ashford Town boss spoke on the Football v Homophobia Podcast after a final-day win watched by more than 300 fans. The post Out manager who led club to promotion says being gay in football not a ‘no-no’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Donald Trump asks child about trans powerlifter in another inappropriate speech
The president questioned a boy about powerlifting, then claimed a trans athlete broke an 18-year record by 119 pounds. The post Donald Trump asks child about trans powerlifter in another inappropriate speech appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Drag Race icon Katya Zamolodchikova show postponed after mystery ‘medical procedure’
RuPaul’s Drag Race legends Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova have cancelled their 9 May show after Katya’s recent health issues. On 29 April, Katya revealed she was in hospital after sharing a photo from a hospital bed, saying she was in “body jail”. While she did not share what health issue...
Alan Cumming says he’s ‘bonded in trauma’ with X2 co-stars
Alan Cumming has opened up about the lasting impact of filming 2003’s X2, revealing that the experience created an unexpected lifelong bond between cast members. Speaking at a New York event with People on 20 April, Cumming shared that he’s stayed close with several of his former co-stars over th...
Rebel Wilson and wife welcome second child as they share sweet name
Australian actress Rebel Wilson has announced the birth of her second daughter, with her wife Ramona Agruma. The happy news comes after a recent court date for Wilson, who is currently involved with a defamation trial. In more positive news, on 4 May, Wilson shared on Instagram that the newest ad...
Man charged with hate crime after trying to ‘beat gay out of child’
A 33-year-old Florida man has been arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse after allegedly attacking a five-year-old boy in an attempt to “beat the gay out of him”. The victim is reported by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office to have suffered a fractured wrist, marks and bruising across hi...
Lesbian icon Miriam Margolyes reveals incredible earnings from Cameo
Lesbian icon and all-round ray of sunshine Miriam Margolyes has revealed her stunning earnings, just from Cameo. For those not in the know, Cameo allows fans to buy personalised video messages from a range of celebrities. Prices vary depending on that celebrity’s star power (or ego size), with Ma...
Minnesota women’s team signs trans man as first out trans player
A trans man has joined the Minnesota Aurora FC, a women’s soccer team, as the team’s first out transgender player. The community-owned pre-professional soccer club, which competes in the USL W League, announced that it had signed Isaac Ranson. Ranson is joining the team off the back of an accompl...
Living for the Dead star Roz Hernandez shares exclusive audiobook excerpt
Trans comedian Roz Hernandez is set to release her debut audiobook – Peeing in an Empty Bottle: And Other Glamorous Shenanigans of an Almost-Famous Transgender Comedienne on the Road – on 23 June. The book, narrated by Hernandez and released through Simon & Schuster, tells her story of a self-pro...
Luke Evans, Nicholas Hoult and more bring ‘leather daddy’ to Met Gala 2026
The Met Gala has come and gone for another year – and a big trend for 2026 was leather. The likes of Luke Evans, Nicholas Hoult and Damson Idris all turned up to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in differing leather looks. The dress code for the evening was “Fashion is Art”, with guests taking insp...
Trans model Aariana Rose Philip makes history as first wheelchair user to attend Met Gala
Model Aariana Rose Philip has made Met Gala history by being the first wheelchair user to attend the event in its 78-year history. Philip is an Antiguan-American model and musician who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy. In 2018, she became the first-ever Black, transgender and physically disabled m...
Pussycat Dolls cancel US leg of tour after low ticket sales as they thank LGBTQ+ fans
The Pussycat Dolls have announced they have cancelled all but one of their North American tour, after fans pointed out low ticket sales. While the Dolls – Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts – didn’t specifically say the axed tour dates were down to low sales, they said it came ...
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency after health issues as she gives update
Dolly Parton has assured fans she’s getting better, but still has “some healing to do” as she cancelled her Las Vegas residency. The star, who turned 80 in January, spoke to fans in an Instagram Reel, explaining she had “some good news and a little bad news”. Recently, Parton has been keeping fan...
Beanie Feldstein pregnant with first baby with wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts
Booksmart star Beanie Feldstein is expecting her first baby with her wife, Bonnie-Chance Roberts. The couple announced the pregnancy in a sweet joint Instagram post on 4 May, with the caption: “Limited Edition Scouse Beanie Baby coming soon!” A carousel showed images of Feldstein and Roberts toge...
Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie flash muscles in Met Gala debut
Heated Rivalry favourites Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie both made their Met Gala debuts last night (4 May), each in very different looks. The two leading men, who play rivals-turned-lovers in the Crave hockey drama, proved their star power by attending the annual event just months after they...
Bad Bunny unrecognisable as he arrives at Met Gala dressed as old man
Bad Bunny has proved once again that he isn’t scared of a spectacle when it comes to fashion at this year’s Met Gala. The singer, who often adopts a more gender-fluid style, turned up to fashion’s biggest night as an aged-up version of himself. The 32-year-old looked 50 years older with completel...
Trans artist admits ‘affair’ claim with Ghana MP was satire to expose anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Ghanaian trans artist Angel Maxine has revealed that her viral claims of being in a relationship with MP John Ntim Fordjour were never meant to be taken literally; they were a deliberate act of satire to highlight the risks posed by the proposed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The con...
Celebrity Traitors fans already have huge theory after line-up clue
The line-up of famous faces set to film Celebrity Traitors series two has been confirmed – but some fans reckon a big twist is already in the works. With the likes of Bella Ramsey, Sebastian Croft and Joe Lycett heading to the Scottish castle, some eagle-eyed fans noticed there were fewer names c...
Conservative mum group furious over ‘provocative’ Megan Fox ad for Dr Squatch
The American Family Association project has a long record of campaigning against LGBTQ-inclusive adverts, from lesbian couples to non-binary celebrity partnerships. The post Conservative mum group furious over ‘provocative’ Megan Fox ad for Dr Squatch appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, ...
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