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New York Times defends coverage after mum of trans teen demands accountability
A.G. Sulzberger was asked what accountability steps the paper is taking, as GLAAD accused the Times of dodging responsibility for harm to trans people. The post New York Times defends coverage after mum of trans teen demands accountability appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and ...
Mamdani appoints Black lesbian librarian as New York City chief records keeper
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Black lesbian librarian Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz as chief keeper of the city’s records. Smith-Cruz took up the post of Commissioner of the Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) on 22 April, alongside two other appointees: Paul Ochoa as...
Lil Nas X shares true feelings on his sexuality: ‘It really bothered me’
The rapper also said he has “never had sex with a girl” and spoke about feeling “paranoid” under scrutiny after coming out. The post Lil Nas X shares true feelings on his sexuality: ‘It really bothered me’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 cast finally unveiled as fan-favourites return
Everyone’s favourite queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race are back, back, back again for All Stars 11. No, we can’t believe we’re already at season 11, but with more than 200 drag queens having competed across 18 US seasons so far, there are plenty who could return for a second (or third, or fourth, or...
Jaymi Hensley tearfully explains why he had fiancé’s funeral same day as planned wedding
Union J singer Jaymi Hensley has spoken of his decision to have his fiancé Olly Marmon’s funeral on the same day as what would have been their wedding. Marmon tragically died in August 2024 after falling from a hotel window. His funeral took place on 24 September, which was the date he and Hensle...
Nigel Farage called out by Labour chair over Reform UK candidates’ offensive posts
Nigel Farage is facing pressure to act after Reform UK local election candidates were found to have expressed “grotesque” views on social media. An investigation by The Independent found several candidates standing in the 7 May local elections who have made offensive posts online. Andrew Mahon, s...
Heartstopper Forever release date confirmed as Netflix gives sneak peek at movie
Netflix has finally confirmed the release date for the upcoming Heartstopper movie, Heartstopper Forever. The film is set to bring the beloved LGBT young adult series to a close, after three seasons. The show debuted on 22 April 2022, and creator Alice Oseman said they hoped it would run for thre...
Pastor who rallied against Heartstopper pleads guilty to child sex offences
Silas H. Shelton, a pastor from Wilmington, Ohio known for speaking out against LGBTQ+ visibility in schools, has pleaded guilty to three third-degree felony counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. The charges stem from abuse that began in 2019 and involved a 14 or 15-year-old girl who wa...
JK Rowling accuses Rest Is Politics hosts of ‘classism and misogyny’ after podcast ‘snub’
The Harry Potter author shared a Scooby-Doo GIF during the spat and urged the hosts to interview For Women Scotland instead. The post JK Rowling accuses Rest Is Politics hosts of ‘classism and misogyny’ after podcast ‘snub’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGB...
Almost $100K raised for gay dads’ legal costs after punching ‘gotcha’ right-wing interviewer
Almost $100,000 has been raised in support of a pair of gay dads, one of which was charged with a felony after they were tricked into taking part in a fake homophobic right-wing interview and ended up punching the interviewee. Video footage that circulated online showed Anthony Vulin and his husb...
Church group may cut ties with Baylor University as LGBTQ+ talk goes against ‘biblical view’
The Baptist General Convention of Texas says it is reaffirming a “biblical view of sexuality” as students stage a counter-event to TPUSA. The post Church group may cut ties with Baylor University as LGBTQ+ talk goes against ‘biblical view’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and ...
Nathan Lane shares mum’s response to him coming out: ‘Rather you were dead’
Nathan Lane has opened up about the moment he came out to his mother. Speaking on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show on Tuesday, the Only Murders in the Building actor recalled sitting his mother down and telling her the truth about his relationship. “I didn’t want to tell her, but before I left, w...
Emma Bunton issues desperate plea for missing Spice Girls dress: ‘They stole it!’
The Baby Spice look appeared on the Spice World tins, and Bunton says she has been “looking out for it” ever since. The post Emma Bunton issues desperate plea for missing Spice Girls dress: ‘They stole it!’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Oregon to pay $295,000 settlement to trans inmate in men’s prison after alleged abuse
Zera Lola Zombie will receive $95,000, with $200,000 going to attorneys, after a judge ordered protections in 2023 limiting searches and nudity exposure. The post Oregon to pay $295,000 settlement to trans inmate in men’s prison after alleged abuse appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay...
57 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...
James Sutton on life after Hollyoaks, OnlyFans and his gay fanbase: ‘I feel sexy for the first time’
James Sutton is a face most gay men in the UK will know, thanks to his role as John Paul McQueen on Hollyoaks. The actor, now 43, debuted on the Channel 4 soap in 2006 and he had a number of incredibly important storylines in his on-and-off 20 years there, such as John Paul coming […] The post Ja...
LGBTQ+ families could be restricted from preschools in Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear a case that could determine whether publicly funded preschool programs can exclude children of LGBTQ+ parents. The case, St. Mary Catholic Parish in Littleton v. Roy, challenges Colorado’s universal preschool program, which requires partic...
Christine McGuinness and Joshua Cavallo set for I Kissed A Girl/Boy spin-off
The creators of gone-too-soon BBC series I Kissed A Girl and I Kissed A Boy are returning with a dating podcast, in partnership with dating app Tinder. The weekly podcast, It Started With A Kiss, is set to launch on 28 April, with a double-episode launch featuring reality star Christine McGuinnes...
EU court rules Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ ‘child protection’ law breaches core EU values
The European Commission brought the case, backed by the European Parliament and 16 EU member states, after Hungary’s 2021 restrictions on LGBTQ+ content for minors. The post EU court rules Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ ‘child protection’ law breaches core EU values appeared first on PinkNews | Latest les...
Madonna offers reward as her archive clothes go missing at Coachella
Madonna wowed Coachella goers at the weekend when she took to the stage for a special guest appearance during Sabrina Carpenter’s iconic set. But the House Tour turned into a Wardrobe Hunt when pieces of Madonna’s costume went missing. Madonna’s stage outfit, which was pulled from her own persona...
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