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Caitlyn Jenner is upset about Trump’s trans passport policy and everyone’s saying the same thing
Right-wing transgender media personality Caitlyn Jenner has opened up about the imact President Donald Trump’s new trans passport policy has had on her, and a lot of people online are making the same comment. As reported by Newsweek, Caitlyn Jenner said in a recent interview with conservative com...
Belarus groups LGBTQ+ people with ‘paedophiles’ with new anti-propaganda law
On Wednesday (15 April), Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a sweeping new law banning so-called “propaganda” of LGBTQ+ identities. The legislation controversially groups homosexuality and gender transition alongside paedophiles and “refusal to have children”. Human rights groups an...
Zohran Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for using the F-slur online as a teenager
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, has apologised after old tweets were unearthed that show her using the F-slur and N-word in 2013. The posts were unearthed by right-wing website The Washington Free Beacon last month, and include her responding to a Twitter user with the n-word: ...
Beyond the ‘fetish’: Why queer women find sanctuary in BL and M/M romance
Male/Male romances have been flooding our social media platforms – no complaining here. Back in the Tumblr days, it’s where many of us who were figuring out our preferences in boys, girls and gender non-conforming people found solace in happy queer representation beyond what we currently had. The...
Lauren Boebert shoots back at Dave Chappelle over ‘weaponising’ trans jokes claim
Right-wing Colorado representative Lauren Boebert is not happy with Dave Chappelle after the comedian accused Republicans of “weaponising” his trans jokes. Responding to Chappelle’s claims, vehemently anti-LGBTQ+ politician Boebert stated: “You’re a comedian, be a little tougher.” She then called...
Gay adult star Ty Roderick hospitalised after ‘terrifying’ knife attack
Gay adult performer Ty Roderick has been hospitalised after being stabbed multiple times. In a GoFundMe page set up to support his recovery, Roderick’s mother said he was “stabbed from behind multiple times” and suffered a collapsed lung. “He is now in the hospital receiving critical medical care...
Jill Biden bids $35k for Heated Rivalry cameo that sells for more than triple that
Jill Biden proved she’s a Heated Rivalry superfan after bidding $35,000 for the chance to appear in the show during an LGBTQ+ charity auction. The live auction took place at the NYC LGBT Community Center’s annual Center Dinner, where guests were offered a walk-on role in season two of Heated Riva...
Trans pool player Harriet Haynes to challenge ban in landmark court appeal
Harriet Haynes, a transgender pool player, is set to return to court to challenge her exclusion from women’s English eight-ball competitions, in a case that could have far-reaching implications for transgender participation in sport. After losing a discrimination claim against the English Blackba...
Meghan Trainor unexpectedly cancels her ‘Get In Girl’ tour after ‘difficult decision’
“All About That Bass” singer Meghan Trainor has cancelled her “Get In Girl” tour. The singer has now offered an explanation after some rumours that it was due to “low ticket sales”. On Friday (17 April), the 32-year-old pop singer shared a message online apologising to fans about the tour cancell...
This ridiculous AI video has managed to convince some people that Jennifer Coolidge is trans
An AI video doing the rounds on X/Twitter has managed to convince people that White Lotus and American Pie star Jennifer Coolidge is, in fact, a trans woman. The video was shared by an account called @Johnny119934 on 16 April, captioned “7 Trans Celebrities Who Embraced Their Authentic Selves”, a...
Natasha Lyonne jokes about being removed from flight as she blames sleeping pills
The 47-year-old also said she took Lunesta on a Delta One red-eye to NYC and claimed she was detained by ICE, which DHS denied. The post Natasha Lyonne jokes about being removed from flight as she blames sleeping pills appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ n...
Hungary election celebration spills into London with chance to win Sziget Festival tickets
Earlier this week, Péter Magyar ousted Viktor Orbán from power in Hungary, bringing hope to so many around the country and further afield in Europe. Orbán had banned Pride parades in the country last year, something Magyar strongly disagreed with. The country has been celebrating, and festivities...
Man charged over murder of Black trans woman Davonta Curtis
Davonta Curtis, a 31-year-old Black transgender woman, was found dead in her Chicago apartment after suffering multiple blunt force injuries in what police say was a fatal attack on 5 April. This week, authorities have charged 24-year-old Deandre Bell with first-degree murder and possession of a ...
Church in Wales makes same-sex marriage blessings permanent after overwhelming vote
The 143-member governing body backed the change by the required two-thirds majorities across bishops, clergy and lay members. The post Church in Wales makes same-sex marriage blessings permanent after overwhelming vote appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ n...
Miss America clarifies ‘naturally born female’ rule after threat from attorney general
The Miss America organisation clarified its entry requirements this week, saying that contestants must be a “naturally born female”. A spokesperson for Miss America shared on 13 April that the policy wording had been revised earlier this year. As per the new policy, trans women may not compete, a...
Tennessee lawmakers pass ‘Charlie Kirk Act’ targeting students who protest anti-LGBTQ+ speakers
Tennessee lawmakers passed the so-called “Charlie Kirk Act” on Wednesday (15 April), a sweeping bill that could see students and faculty disciplined, or even expelled, for protesting speakers on campus over anti-LGBTQ+ views. The legislation would bar Tennessee colleges and universities from rest...
Luke Evans’ supermodel ex Jon Kortajarena becomes a dad: ‘He’s very happy’
The 40-year-old model previously said becoming a parent was “an experience I don’t want to miss” in a 2018 interview. The post Luke Evans’ supermodel ex Jon Kortajarena becomes a dad: ‘He’s very happy’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Katy Perry under investigation after Ruby Rose sexual assault allegation
Katy Perry is reportedly under investigation by Victoria Police following an allegation of sexual assault made against her by Australian actor Ruby Rose this week. On 12 April, Rose posted to Threads alleging that Perry had assaulted her in 2010. “Katy Perry sexually assaulted me at Spice Market ...
Russian website fined $6.6k over Heated Rivalry review under strict anti-gay laws
The review was pulled soon after publication, and a staff member later avoided even saying the series’ name while discussing the case. The post Russian website fined $6.6k over Heated Rivalry review under strict anti-gay laws appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | L...
Dave Chappelle slams Republicans for ‘weaponising’ his controversial trans jokes
Comedian Dave Chappelle has hit out at Republicans for “weaponising” his transgender jokes, which caused protests among Netflix employees. Back in 2021, Chappelle included jokes in his Netflix special, The Closer, which was branded transphobic. He and Netflix boss Ted Sarandos defended the so-cal...
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