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Gogglebox’s Lee celebrates 32nd anniversary with partner Steve in sweet throwback pic
Gogglebox favourite Lee Riley has shared a sweet set of photos to celebrate his 32nd anniversary with his long-term partner Steve. The Channel 4 telly watcher, who has appeared on the show since 2014 with best friend Jenny Newby, shared two photos of him and Steve together on Instagram – one thro...
Budapest mayor cleared as prosecutors drop Pride case after EU court ruling
Gergely Karácsony had been accused of organising Budapest Pride despite a ban, as police also confirm the 2026 march will go ahead. The post Budapest mayor cleared as prosecutors drop Pride case after EU court ruling appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Emma Corrin becomes first non-binary recipient of Variety’s Power of Women Award
Deadpool & Wolverine star Emma Corrin, best known for playing Princess Diana in The Crown, has become the first non-binary person to receive a Power of Women award. At Variety’s inaugural Power of Women London event, the 30-year-old non-binary actor was celebrated as a changemaker. The event cele...
Madonna fans ‘scared to death’ by dangerous stunt at surprise Pride performance
The 67-year-old also previewed tracks described as coming from Confessions II, which is slated for release on 3 July. The post Madonna fans ‘scared to death’ by dangerous stunt at surprise Pride performance appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
John Lithgow calls JK Rowling a ‘deeply empathetic person’ while discussing trans views
John Lithgow has called controversial Harry Potter author JK Rowling a “deeply empathetic person” while discussing her views on trans people. Lithgow joined other past Tony Award winners like Nathan Lane and Rose Byrne in a 4 June roundtable interview hosted by The Hollywood Reporter. The actor i...
Hampstead Heath Ponds to stay trans-inclusive as improvements agreed
The City of London Corporation (CLC) committees have made a final decision on the trans-inclusive and future-access policy for Hampstead Heath’s Bathing Ponds. On Thursday (4 June), the corporation concluded that Kenwood Ladies’ Pond and Highgate Men’s Pond will remain trans inclusive. The CLC co...
Six Flags permanently bans teen accused of pulling down trans woman’s skirt
An Ohio teenager accused of pulling down a transgender woman’s skirt and underwear in front of bystanders, including children, at Cedar Point amusement park has been banned from all Six Flags locations and has made his first court appearance to face charges over the incident. Marquez D. Williams,...
Republican governor Mike Braun declares June ‘Nuclear Family Month’ in Indiana
Another year, another Republican turning Pride Month into something else. This time, the governor of Indiana has declared June to be ‘Nuclear Family Month’ in his state. Mike Braun issued the new proclamation on 1 June – the first day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, no less – declaring that the month will...
Patagonia, Pattie Gonia and the pink glass ceiling
Pattie Gonia has hit the pink glass ceiling. The moment she tried to turn her drag persona into a trademark, Patagonia, the outdoor apparel giant sued her, and an all-too-familiar queer paradox snapped into focus: visibility might be welcome, commercial ownership is not. In September 2025, drag q...
Russell T Davies says Tip Toe is ‘natural legacy’ of It’s A Sin as HIV portrayal praised
Russell T Davies has said new Channel 4 series Tip Toe is a “natural legacy” of his 2021 drama It’s A Sin, which followed a group of friends in London at the height of the AIDS crisis. Tip Toe, which premiered on 31 May, is set in Manchester’s gay village, and stars the likes of […] The post Russ...
Tom Read Wilson praises ‘special’ Martin Kemp for speaking gay language Polari
Tom Read Wilson has heaped praise on his I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! co-star Martin Kemp after learning he could speak the gay slang language Polari. Celebs Go Dating star Wilson appeared in the ITV jungle in 2025 alongside Spandau Ballet‘s Kemp, and other famous faces including Aitch an...
Uproar as London’s only Reform council cancels Pride flag ceremony
London’s only Reform UK council has cancelled its Pride flag ceremony just three days ahead of the event, and its residents are not impressed. The borough of Havering hosts a Pride flag ceremony each June, in which a rainbow flag is flown outside the town hall to mark the beginning of Pride Month...
Vivian Wilson walks away as interviewer calls dad Elon Musk ‘the best’
Vivian Jenna Wilson cut a media interview short this week after being asked about her estranged father, Elon Musk, during a Tuesday (2 June) appearance at the 40th anniversary celebration for Spanish fashion label Desigual. In footage shared online, a reporter asked Wilson: “Your father, the best...
Gay adult star Drake Von arrested on domestic violence charges
Award-winning gay adult star Drake Von has been arrested in Las Vegas and charged in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident involving his partner. According to court records cited by TMZ, Von, whose legal name is Dawson Bacon, was arrested on Tuesday (2 June) and faces two felony c...
Karamo Brown finally breaks silence on Queer Eye drama: ‘It broke us’
Karamo Brown has finally revealed what went on behind-the-scenes of Queer Eye and what caused him to distance himself from the rest of the “Fab Five”. In January of this year, Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France, and Jeremiah Brent went on a promotional circuit for the final season of ...
Cara Delevingne reveals she had seizure at 2022 Burning Man before worrying airport pics
Model-turned-actress-turned-singer Cara Delevingne has revealed she had a seizure at Burning Man in 2022 after trying to stop using drugs GHB and cocaine. The “proud lesbian” said that seeing concerning photos of herself at the airport after the festival prompted her to get clean, explaining they...
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to Mardi Gras bar fight as alleged homophobic slurs detailed
The actor was sentenced to a six-month suspended term and two years’ probation, with court papers and witnesses alleging anti-gay slurs were used. The post Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to Mardi Gras bar fight as alleged homophobic slurs detailed appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi ...
Support for same-sex marriage in US dipping as Republicans turn against it
Support for same-sex marriage in the US has dipped from its recent peak, with new Gallup poll results suggesting the shift is being driven by falling acceptance among Republicans. About 65% of US adults now believe same-sex marriage should be legal, a drop from 71% in 2022 and 2023. The decline i...
Christian pastor says marijuana makes men ‘spiritually gay’ and calls for ‘nicotine men’
In the May 30 post, Joel Webbon also suggests the government backs cannabis legalisation to make men easier to “control” and “manipulate”. The post Christian pastor says marijuana makes men ‘spiritually gay’ and calls for ‘nicotine men’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and tra...
Pride after shame: What Pride Month means to one trans writer
After years of pushing down how she truly felt, Chloe Kelly came out as trans aged 45. Writing for PinkNews, she explains how that shame turned into pride… What does Pride mean to me? That’s kind of an exam essay question, isn’t it? But please bear with me, because I have thought about this a […]...
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