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Rebel Wilson accused of sharing ‘malicious concoctions’ about actress, court hears
Rebel Wilson has appeared in court for the first day of a defamation case brought against her by Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes. MacInnes filed a lawsuit against Wilson over social media posts which she claims defamed her. Wilson claimed in 2024 and 2025 on Instagram that MacInnes had comp...
Two brothers on trial for 1984 murder of gay man in London
Two brothers are on trial for a former cold case involving the killing of a gay man in North London back in 1984. Michael and Anthony Stewart, now aged 57 and 60, allegedly ambushed 45-year-old civil servant Anthony Littler as he walked alone down an alleyway in East Finchley in the early hours o...
Cardiff City fined £15,000 by FA after fans’ homophobic chants to Chelsea
The Football Association has fined Cardiff City £15,000 after the club’s fans directed homophobic chants at Chelsea during an EFL Cup quarter-final in December 2025. The chanting occurred in the second minute of Chelsea’s 3-1 victory at Cardiff City Stadium on 16 December. The chant has been defi...
Is Rue a lesbian in Euphoria? Exploring Zendaya’s character as she reunites with Jules
Zendaya is back as Rue Bennett in season three of Euphoria and her storyline has people dissecting everything about her, including her sexuality. The character has been pining over Jules (Hunter Schafer) and in the second episode went to visit her. During the time jump between seasons two and thr...
US appeals court lifts block on moving trans women to men’s prisons despite violence risk
The 2-1 decision sends the case back to a district judge, with lawyers seeking individual risk findings to stop transfers. The post US appeals court lifts block on moving trans women to men’s prisons despite violence risk appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ...
Gay dad charged with felony after being tricked into fake homophobic right-wing interview
The couple say they were approached on Santa Monica Boulevard while out with their baby, before the encounter escalated and led to an alleged $400-plus camera damage charge. The post Gay dad charged with felony after being tricked into fake homophobic right-wing interview appeared first on PinkNe...
Anti-AI activist charged with firebomb attack on OpenAI CEO’s home
A 20-year-old suspect has been charged in the California Superior Court after allegedly firebombing the San Francisco home of Sam Altman in the early hours of Friday (10 April). According to prosecutors, the attacker threw a lit Molotov cocktail at Altman’s property around 3:40 AM, before later t...
New Stonewall chair Kezia Dugdale says JK Rowling ‘absolutely has a place in public life’
Incoming Stonewall chair Kezia Dugdale has shared her thoughts on JK Rowling and the author’s controversial views on trans women. Dugdale, the former leader of Scottish Labour, was announced as the new Chair of Stonewall on April 19 and will take up the role in September. Her appointment comes af...
Sydney Sweeney hopes getting naked in Euphoria ‘helps change double standard’
Actress Sydney Sweeney is throwing everything at Euphoria season three – and quite literally, as her character Cassie has been exploring OnlyFans and adult content creating. During the first episode, viewers watched as Cassie dressed up as a dog to try and make some quick money for her horny fans...
58 UK libraries stock ‘self-help’ book which encourages conversion for trans kids
A “harmful” self-help book aimed at parents of transgender children is currently stocked in 58 UK public libraries. An investigation by QueerAF found that When Kids Say They’re Trans: A Guide for Thoughtful Parents by therapists Lisa Marchiano, Stella O’Malley and Sasha Ayad is available to loan ...
Country singer Maren Morris had ‘bi trauma’ after first female relationship
Country singer Maren Morris has opened up about how her first relationship with a woman ended with threats, lies and what she describes as “borderline extortion”. The Grammy-winning singer, who came out as bisexual in 2024, opened up about her experience in a now deleted TikTok, saying she was up...
Caitlyn Jenner says she still ‘loves’ Trump despite passport gender marker issue
Caitlyn Jenner says she’s still a Trump supporter, even after the administration’s own policies saw her issued a passport with a male gender marker. Speaking on Fox News, the 76-year-old revealed she had spent years working with lawyers to ensure all her documentation, including her passport, glo...
Below Deck’s Fraser Olender and Matt Rogers relationship update after ‘break’
Comedian Matt Rogers has given an update on his relationship with Below Deck star Fraser Olender, after the latter’s “traumatic” health issues. Last year, Olender, 33, revealed that he’d ended up in hospital with “vape poisoning”. He explained that his symptoms had been very similar to a heart at...
Olivia Colman recast in Heartstopper Forever with TV icon set to play Nick’s mum
Olivia Colman will not return after missing season three, as the Netflix finale sets up Nick and Charlie’s long-distance future. The post Olivia Colman recast in Heartstopper Forever with TV icon set to play Nick’s mum appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ n...
Thousands more LGBTQ+ Australians can now donate blood after major rule change
Thousands more gay and bisexual men and transgender people are allowed to donate blood in Australia from 20 April following a major rule change. Previously, many people from the LGBTQ+ community were not eligible to donate blood if they had had sex with anyone in the last three months, even if th...
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird split after nearly a decade: ‘Loving out loud matters’
In a joint statement, the pair said they made the decision “together with so much love, respect, and care” and thanked their community for support. The post Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird split after nearly a decade: ‘Loving out loud matters’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and t...
Star of hit medical drama The Pitt opens up about their experience with gender dysphoria
The Pitt star Supriya Ganesh has opened up about her experience with gender dysphoria in a new open essay. This comes after Ganesh shared that they are queer and use she/they pronouns. The 28-year-old actor, who plays the much-loved Dr Samira Mohan on the popular HBO medical drama, has recently ...
What is a ‘touch-me-not’ lesbian? Everything you need to know about the term
A touch-me-not – also known as a stone top – lesbian is a term used almost exclusively in the sapphic community. Language and phrases have become vital tools for self-expression when it comes to identity and desires for queer people. But there have been many misconceptions about touch-me-not lesb...
14 fascinating facts about queer superstar Cynthia Erivo – including who she’s dating
Cynthia Erivo is the name on everyone’s lips again. She’s starring in West End play Dracula, which has entered its final six weeks of performances at the Noël Coward Theatre in London. Also last year, the actor, alongside her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande, became the centre-point of a cultural phe...
Spain confirms it will not broadcast 2026 Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s participation
Spain’s public broadcaster, RTVE, will not air the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. This will mark the first time the show won’t be broadcast in the country since it began participating in 1961. This is the latest announcement that throws Eurovision into the spotlight. This year’s contest will be he...
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