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Tiffany Pollard shares pronouns after coming out as non-binary
Reality TV star Tiffany ‘New York’ Pollard has confirmed which pronouns they use, six months after coming out as non-binary. The House of Villains and Celebrity Big Brother star, 44, spoke briefly about their gender identity during an interview with comedian Ziwe on her YouTube channel. Asked by ...
Joe Locke wins first Emmy for Heartstopper role: ‘So deserved!!!’
Heartstopper star Joe Locke is officially an Emmy Award winner. The 22-year-old actor won the Outstanding Lead Performer in a Preschool, Children’s or Young Teen Program category at last night’s (2 March) Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, for his role as queer teen Charlie Spring in Netflix seri...
Women’s Institute vows to ‘find ways to keep welcoming trans women’ after ban
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes has vowed to “find ways to keep welcoming trans women” after a nationwide trans ban, including introducing “new sisterhood groups”. On 16 April 2025, the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland vs Scottish Ministers decided the prote...
Make up artist Alexis Stone claims to be Jim Carrey imposter after clone conspiracy
Transformative make up artist Alexis Stone has claimed that they were a Jim Carrey imposter after conspiracies floated about the actor’s clone. The supposed revelation has divided the internet. Carrey, best known for his comedic roles, made a rare appearance at the 2026 Cesar Film Awards on Thur...
Temporary refugee status poses ‘constant threat’ to LGBTQ+ asylum seekers: ‘Horribly inhumane’
Asylum seekers given refugee status in the UK will now only be offered protection for a temporary time, a change which will put vulnerable LGBTQ+ at constant risk of danger, a charity has warned. Home secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the move as part of a shake-up of the government’s asylum ru...
Lyft offers rides to trans Kansas residents as driving licenses voided
After Kansas brought in a law banning trans people from using driving licenses that align with their chosen identity, Lyft is offering the community discounted rides. The sweeping anti-trans bill, SB244, bans trans and non-binary Kansans from using public toilets and locker rooms consistent with ...
Scream 7 star Anna Camp apologises for sharing post about film’s boycott
Scream 7 actress Anna Camp has apologised after sharing an Instagram post which condemned people boycotting the new horror movie. A post shared by the SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers Podcast Instagram account celebrated the fact that the new Scream film grossed almost $100 million at the global box o...
Bridgerton boss calls Benedict’s bisexual coming out a ‘beautiful moment’
Now that the entirety of season four of Bridgerton is out, one showrunner has weighed in on bisexual Benedict Bridgerton‘s (Luke Thompson) heartfelt coming-out scene. Spoilers for Bridgerton season four incoming! Though season four of the hit Netflix show follows Benedict and love interest Sophi...
Woman jailed for wearing ‘Allah is a lesbian’ T-shirt faces arm amputation
A woman who was handed a prison sentence for wearing a T-shirt that read ‘Allah is a lesbian’ is now facing her arm being amputated in jail, amid declining health. Ibtissame Lachgar, a feminist activist who campaigns on women’s and LGBTQ+ issues, was arrested in August 2025 and subsequently hande...
Kansas trans ID ban will have huge health and social consequences, experts warn
A trans ID ban in Kansas will have huge health and social consequences, researchers have said. The sweeping anti-trans bill, SB244, bans trans and non-binary Kansans from using public toilets and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity. State-issued driver’s licenses, identification c...
James Haskell declares ‘love’ for Celebs Go Dating’s Tom Read Wilson in sweet pics
Former rugby player James Haskell and Celebs Go Dating‘s Tom Read Wilson got cosy in some cute photos. Posting to Instagram, Haskell shared three images of himself with his arm around Wilson. He captioned the post: “The look of love,” tagging Wilson with a red heart. Wilson shared the post on hi...
Shia LaBeouf says he’s scared of ‘big gay people’ in response to alleged homophobic slurs
Transformers actor Shia LaBeouf has attempted to defend his alleged use of homophobic slurs in a bizarre interview following his arrest for battery. LaBeouf was arrested during Mardi Gras celebrations on 18 February on suspicion of two counts of simple battery. The following day, two victims came...
Black LGBTQ+ leader hits out at Trump’s cuts to HIV funding
Black LGBTQ+ leader Kelley Robinson took the opportunity to hit out at Donald Trump’s cuts to HIV funding at the State of the Union address. Robinson, who is the first Black queer executive director of the Human Rights Campaign, attended the People’s State of the Union as a guest of California r...
Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie’s best SNL moments from Hudson Williams cameo to Trump dig
Hosting Saturday Night Live (SNL) is no small feat, and Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie proved he’s up to the challenge. On Saturday (28 February), Storrie stepped out onto the famous SNL stage and delighted fans with his comedic flair. With his background in clowning, he didn’t disappoint in hi...
Why Bowen Yang dropped out of presenting prize at Actor Awards with Connor Storrie
Kathryn Hahn was forced to step in to present alongside Connor Storrie at last night’s Actor Awards, formerly known at the SAG Awards, after Bowen Yang pulled out for a very unique reason. Taking to the stage at the ceremony in Los Angeles last night (1 March) to present the Outstanding Performan...
PinkNews launches survey on impacts of the Supreme Court’s gender ruling, one year on
LGBTQ+ news publisher PinkNews has launched a survey focused on the impacts of the UK Supreme Court’s widely condemned ruling on the legal definition of “sex”, ahead of the one year anniversary of the decision. The online survey will run from Monday, 2 March to Monday, 30 March 2026 and aims to g...
Heartstopper star and more LGBTQ+ icons unite for Queer Health
Yasmin Finney, Dani St James, Reed Amber and a number of other LGBTQ+ trailblazers are uniting to support Queer Health 2026. The fund-raising night, at London’s Battersea Arts Centre on 2 July, the Thursday before London Pride, is dedicated to improving the health and healthcare experiences of LG...
Married At First Sight star calls out biphobia after being ‘reduced to her sexuality’
Married At First Sight (MAFS) Australia star Julia Vogl has called out biphobia after sharing that she felt “reduced to her sexuality” on the show. Vogl, who made history as the show’s first openly bisexual bride, opened up about her sexuality on the show, sharing that she would be happy to be p...
Trans woman told she’s not allowed to play cricket for fun
A trans amateur cricketer says she is “heartbroken” after being abruptly kicked out of her local club by England’s cricketing regulator. Trans woman Lily was reportedly told by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that she was no longer allowed to participate in the amateur cricketing club, ...
London LGBTQ+ theatre launches new season – here’s what’s on
An award-winning London-based LGBTQ+ theatre has unveiled its new spring season of shows featuring emerging and acclaimed queer talent from across the UK. Clapham theatre hall and production company, Queer Theatre, announced a slate of new events, shows, and workshops as part of its upcoming prog...
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