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Deleted post appears to confirm Connor Storrie is in Billie Eilish movie
Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie may have already lined up his next major project, with an Instagram post indicating he’ll be sharing the screen with Billie Eilish. A now-deleted 10 July post from Canada’s Parkwood National Historic Site seemingly confirmed that Storrie is part of Sarah Polley’...
English schools told to ban trans pupils from single-sex toilets under new guidance
Schools in England will be required to stop transgender pupils from using toilets and changing rooms that do not match their “biological sex” from September, under new statutory safeguarding guidance. The updated Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE) guidance, published by the Department for...
Hudson Williams snaps ‘you’re not fans’ as he’s followed around Paris
Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams had enough of being followed around Paris this weekend, telling apparent autograph sellers: “You’re not fans.” The rising star, who plays loveable Shane Hollander in the gay hockey drama, has been in the French capital for fashion week. He was approached by a g...
Amnesty removes report that branded JK Rowling’s sexual abuse centre ‘anti-rights’
Amnesty International UK has removed a report which labelled JK Rowling‘s sexual abuse crisis centre Beira’s Place as “anti-rights”, saying it is going through an “internal review”. Last week, the human rights charity released a report titled A Growing Threat: The Anti-Rights Movement in the UK, ...
LAPD officer could face criminal charges for recording colleagues’ discrimination
A Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer could face criminal charges for recording his colleagues making homophobic, racist and sexist remarks while on the job. Daniel Flores, who is an officer for the LAPD, secretly recorded the comments before handing the audio over to his superiors as ev...
Everything you need to know about Heartstopper: Ending on a Hi documentary
Though Heartstopper is coming to an end, Heartstopper: Ending on a Hi will soften the loss. The sweet teenage romance of Charlie (Joe Locke) and Nick (Kit Connor) may conclude with Heartstopper Forever, but Netflix is releasing much more for fans. As well as Heartstopper: Ending on a Hi, Heartsto...
Amnesty International declares JK Rowling’s sexual assault crisis centre ‘anti-rights’
Human rights organisation Amnesty International UK has described JK Rowling’s sexual assault crisis centre as being “anti-rights”. Beira’s Place in Edinburgh was founded by Rowling in 2022 to “provide practical and emotional help to women in a safe and supportive environment.” It describes itself...
England player Harry Kane’s long history as an LGBTQ+ ally
England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has always been a staunch LGBTQ+ ally. The 32-year-old footballer is leading England into their FIFA World Cup quarter-final game against Norway. Regarded as one of the best players in the world, having scored over 500 career goals for club a...
Map showing trans-friendly bathrooms launched after restrictive Idaho law
Idaho LGBTQ+ advocates have launched a new online map identifying trans-inclusive bathrooms across the state after a sweeping new law restricted restroom access for transgender people. Created by Trans Affirm, the “Idaho Inclusive Bathroom Map” highlights businesses and community spaces where peo...
How to see queer actor Bella Ramsey’s new film for free in the cinema
The Last of Us’s Bella Ramsey is the star of coming-of-age comedy-drama Sunny Dancer, which is hitting UK screens for free. The film will be screened at over 120 independent UK cinemas on 27th and 28th July. Then, the film will be released in the UK on 14th August. These free screenings are bein...
Trans men may face higher miscarriage rates as review urges more research
A new review published in the Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica journal is calling for urgent research into pregnancy outcomes for transmasculine people after finding they may experience miscarriage at higher rates than the general population. Reviewing data from 44 existing studies, ...
Major British body acknowledges failures as they make commitment to trans folk
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) has affirmed their commitment to trans, non-binary and gender-questioning people (TNBGQ) after admitting they have failed the community. BACP is the professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK. The...
Rising number of Brits think it’s acceptable to make gay jokes, study shows
A new study worryingly reveals that British people think it’s increasingly acceptable to make jokes about gay people. The YouGov study is a biannual tracker that offers data from August 2019 to January 2026. Between 1,963 and 2,048 British adults participated in each wave of data collection. The ...
Joe Locke says it ‘would be weird’ if Heartstopper Forever didn’t have sex scenes
Heartstopper Forever is set to close a chapter for Nick and Charlie, as they navigate the reality of growing up and moving apart. With Nick heading off to university, and Charlie having to deal with the thought of long distance, the characters are at an age where intimacy would probably be happen...
Ann Widdecombe’s track record on LGBTQ+ issues as she dies at 78
Former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78. She became a pop culture figure after appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother but has been regarded as an extreme opponent of LGBTQ+ equality. “It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of The Right...
Gay cruise rejected by Turkey also blocked by Egypt, organisers say
An LGBTQ+ cruise ship that was barred from docking in Turkey last week has now also been rejected by Egypt, the cruise’s organisers have said. Atlantis Events CEO Rich Campbell revealed that Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady was scheduled to dock in Alexandria on 9 July as an alternative to Turkey but...
This is why Finn Wolfhard fans think he just came out as bisexual
Rarely a day goes by when there isn’t a rumour that some celebrity or other has come out, but Finn Wolfhard fans think they’ve just found proof he is bisexual. The Stranger Things star, whose character was one half of fan-ship Byler, alongside Noah Schnapp, who did actually come out as gay, has r...
Riley Gaines mercilessly mocked for going off on Elliot Page for no reason
Self-described “TERF” Riley Gaines has been mercilessly mocked by internet users after she publicly misgendered and insulted Elliot Page for no reason. Taking to X on 7 July, Gaines shared her thoughts on the Academy Award-nominated actor in the quotes of a video of him signing autographs in Lond...
Heated Rivalry: The Musical Parody’s Shane and Ilya sit down for flirty chat
Heated Rivalry fans, a musical parody is heading to Edinburgh Fringe in August – and the stage show’s own Shane and Ilya had a very flirty chat just for you. Fans of the television series and books will be familiar with Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, their rivalry on the ice and their passion ...
Yungblud fans concerned as he pulls out of festival: ‘Come back stronger’
The 28-year-old told fans he’s “taking this extremely seriously” and “facing head on what’s going on for the good of the long term”. The post Yungblud fans concerned as he pulls out of festival: ‘Come back stronger’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
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