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Patagonia shares list of demands in drag queen Pattie Gonia lawsuit as they acknowledge ‘hurt caused’
Outdoor brand Patagonia has taken their lawsuit against drag queen Pattie Gonia to social media, sharing a list of demands for the climate activist. The clothing brand sued Pattie Gonia, real name Wyn Wiley, in January of this year alleging trademark infringement. Wiley, who has raised around $4m...
Transgender troops can stay in US military as Trump’s ban found to be illegal
Transgender troops are permitted to stay in the US military, an appeals court ruled on 1 June, however the military may continue to block enlistment. The ruling was a split decision, and it’s reportedly expected to be challenged by Donald Trump’s government and will likely end up in the supreme c...
Trans woman found dead near Houston bayou identified as Persia Amarra Conway
The transgender woman whose body was discovered near Brays Bayou in Houston last Monday (25 May) has been identified as 33-year-old Persia Amarra Conway. Conway’s identity was first confirmed by Blaque Out magazine on Friday (29 May), citing social media posts from her family. In a Facebook post ...
Ohio man tased after allegedly pulling down trans women’s skirt at amusement park
An 18-year-old Ohio man has been arrested after allegedly pulling down a transgender woman’s skirt and underwear in front of numerous bystanders, including children, at Cedar Point amusement park on Tuesday (26 May). According to a police report obtained by the Sandusky Register, the incident hap...
Ghana’s parliament approves anti-LGBTQ+ bill that criminalises identifying as queer
Ghana’s parliament has approved a new bill that criminalises homosexuality, with people that identify as LGBTQ+ receiving up to three years in prison. The bill also criminalises the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities, and introduces a “duty to report” acts that go against the law. Anyone that identi...
Boy George wants to write a ‘bit gay’ Eurovision song for UK despite 2026 crash out
The Culture Club star also picked up a lifetime achievement honour at the British LGBT Awards, presented by Jean Paul Gaultier. The post Boy George wants to write a ‘bit gay’ Eurovision song for UK despite 2026 crash out appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+...
Olivia Rodrigo says babydoll dress critics ‘normalise pedophilia in our culture’
Olivia Rodrigo has spoken out about criticism surrounding her recent babydoll-style dresses, saying the backlash reflects harmful attitudes about how young women and girls are viewed and sexualised in society. Speaking on The New York Times’ Popcast podcast today (29 May), the Grammy-winning sing...
Man charged with killing gay dancer O’Shae Sibley denies hate crime motive
A man who killed gay dancer O’Shae Sibley outside a gas station in New York has told a court he acted in self-defence. Dmitriy Popov denied hurling racist and anti-gay slurs before fatally stabbing Sibley in 2023. Prosecutors have charged him with second-degree murder as a hate crime. “I was scar...
Christian man who claimed he had ‘phobia of Pride flags’ loses discrimination case
A Christian man who sued the government after claiming he had a phobia of Pride flags has lost his religious discrimination case. Mark Jennings accepted a job as a work coach with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in June 2024, but began making “unreasonable demands” when receiving the o...
Trans teen athlete AB Hernandez ‘crushed’ she may have to share podium with opponent
The CIF state meet begins on 29 May, with a second year of rules that can add extra qualifiers and award additional medals if Hernandez places ahead of cis competitors. The post Trans teen athlete AB Hernandez ‘crushed’ she may have to share podium with opponent appeared first on PinkNews | Lates...
Barry Manilow says coming out earlier ‘would have killed’ his career
Barry Manilow has said that coming out sooner than he did “would have killed” his career. The singer, who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, opened up about his coming out journey in a 27 May interview with the LA Times. “I’ve never been one of the guys,” he told the publication when discus...
Kim Petras shares some ‘regret’ over talking about her transition as a child
Pop star Kim Petras has admitted she has some “regret” over talking about her transition publicly when she was a child. The German singer, who is trans, has released her new album Detour, which features the song “Brutalist“. She has explained that the song is about travelling around Germany with ...
Italian Catholic Scouts group to allow LGBTQ+ leaders for first time
Italy’s Catholic Scouts is set to allow LGBTQ+ Scout leaders to join the group for the first time ever as it updates its outdated selection criteria. The council for the Italian Association of Catholic Guides and Scouts, also known as AGESCI, announced the change in a document shared on 28 May. “...
Madonna admits President John F Kennedy’s son was best sex of her life – sort of
The pop icon made the remark while promoting Confessions II, after a blunt question from designer Raul Lopez. The post Madonna admits President John F Kennedy’s son was best sex of her life – sort of appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Burning Man’s famous Orgy Dome launches fundraiser after storm damage
One of Burning Man’s most well-known camps is asking the community for help after severe weather damaged its infrastructure. The Orgy Dome, operated by nonprofit group Consensuality Inc., has launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking $30,000 to rebuild ahead of Burning Man 2026. Detailing the destruct...
Off Campus star confirms viral full-frontal scene was all real
Off Campus has been described as Heated Rivalry for straight people – but there’s surprisingly far more nudity. The Prime Video show, based on the book series by Elle Kennedy, follows a “fake” relationship between a guy and a girl, until their feelings become real. In one episode, Ella Bright, wh...
Mel C addresses sexuality after Spice Girls fans’ Sporty speculation
Melanie Chisholm has addressed the speculation surrounding her sexuality as leisurewear-clad Sporty Spice. The singer, better known as Mel C, was often the focus of speculation that she was a lesbian due to her Sporty persona as part of the Spice Girls. Speaking on The Mitch Churi Chat Show podca...
Gayle King says rumours of secret lesbian romance with Oprah used to ‘bother’ her
Gayle King has candidly shared that the rumours surrounding her relationship with Oprah Winfrey used to “really bother” her. King and Winfrey have been close friends for decades, but rumours that the pair were in a secret lesbian relationship began circulating in the nineties. Alex Cooper, the ho...
New Love Island star forced to apologise for ‘homophobia’ after TikTok spat
The 27-year-old posted a TikTok apology as the incoming cast faces fresh scrutiny ahead of the 1 June launch. The post New Love Island star forced to apologise for ‘homophobia’ after TikTok spat appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Cynthia Erivo breaks silence on claim she and Ariana Grande aren’t actually friends
Cynthia Erivo has addressed the claim that she and her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande aren’t actually friends, after their close bond was scrutinised during the films’ press runs. The duo regularly went viral during the promotion of the films, especially Wicked in 2024, due to their interactions wi...
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