LGBTQ+ news from Europe
Latest LGBTQ+ news from across Europe.
Leeds gets its first out gay Lord Mayor and Consort as couple make history
Leeds has appointed its first openly gay Lord Mayor and Lord Mayor’s Consort in a historic milestone for the city. Councillor Stephen Holroyd was confirmed as the 132nd Lord Mayor of Leeds on Wednesday, with his partner Simon Mapals serving as Lord Mayor’s Consort for the 2026/27 civic year. The ...
Courtney Act reveals RuPaul blocked her after chat about transphobic slur
Drag Race royalty Courtney Act has ruvealed that RuPaul herself blocked her on X following a conversation about the use of a transphobic slur on the show. The drag queen, who was announced as a headliner for 2027’s Don’t Tell Mama weekend at Bognor Regis Butlin’s, told of the incident on the 13 M...
Reform councillor faces backlash over posts mocking trans people and LGBTQ+ acronym
A newly elected Reform UK councillor in Kirklees is facing mounting backlash over alleged social media posts that target LGBTQ+ people and Muslim people, including one post that appeared to add “pedosexual” to the LGBTQ+ acronym. As reported by Yorkshire Live, Tracy Clayton, who won a seat repres...
Pedro Pascal vows to protect Bella Ramsey from Celebrity Traitors co-stars
Pedro Pascal has vowed to protect his The Last of Us co-star Bella Ramsey, who has been in Scotland filming for the second series of Celebrity Traitors. In an interview with Kiss on 20 May ahead of the release of his new film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Pascal was asked about non-binary actor Ram...
Mum of woman killed driving to see girlfriend shares devastating moment she found car
Kelly Bartell hugged her daughter goodbye before she went to see her girlfriend, then never got to hug her again. Alexa Bartell, 20, had been on her way to see her girlfriend Jenna when three boys drove past her at 80-90mph and threw a 4kg rock through her windscreen. The rock hit her, and she […...
Transgender youth orgs urge new Health Secretary James Murray to reverse NHS care restrictions
Mermaids and FFLAG want the PATHWAYS trial resumed and NHS waits brought back in line with the 18-week standard. The post Transgender youth orgs urge new Health Secretary James Murray to reverse NHS care restrictions appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
UK Christian charity under fire for anti-gay sermon on ‘boys raping boys’
A UK-based Christian charity is facing backlash after resurfaced sermons linked homosexuality to pedophilia and bestiality, while claiming boys “no longer rape girls” and instead “rape boys.” The remarks were made in a 2022 sermon uploaded to YouTube by the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Daniel Ce...
State senator compares trans identity to bestiality in ‘dehumanising’ court outburst
Steven Heffernan made the comments during debate on House Bill 578, prompting an on-floor rebuttal and condemnation from Senate Democrats. The post State senator compares trans identity to bestiality in ‘dehumanising’ court outburst appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans n...
Aubrey Plaza’s partner Christopher Abbott breaks silence on ‘exciting’ baby news
Christopher Abbott has spoken about his upcoming role of being a dad with his partner, bisexual icon Aubrey Plaza. Plaza’s pregnancy was confirmed in early April, with a source telling People the couple “feel very blessed”, adding: “It was a beautiful surprise after an emotional year.” Now, Abbot...
Barney Frank, the first out gay member of Congress, dies at 86
Barney Frank, a pioneering gay politician who helped change the landscape for LGBTQ+ representation in America, has died at age 86. Frank became the first gay member of Congress to come out voluntarily when he publicly declared his sexual orientation in 1987. “Prejudice is based on ignorance,” Fr...
Cynthia Erivo receives MBE for her contributions to music and drama
Cynthia Erivo was officially awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) on 19 May in recognition of her contributions to music and drama. The Wicked star received the honour from Prince William during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, calling the recognition “an honour I ...
Off Campus author accused of lesbophobia for ‘fetishisation’ in book series
The author of the romance book series Off Campus, which inspired the new Amazon Prime Video series of the same name, has been accused of lesbophobia. The steamy heterosexual ice hockey series earned instant ‘hit’ status when it landed on the streaming platform last week, but eyes have now turned ...
Trans students made to use outdoor porta-potties as new bill signed in South Carolina
The measure covers schools and public colleges, and also sets rules for sleeping arrangements on overnight trips. The post Trans students made to use outdoor porta-potties as new bill signed in South Carolina appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Hayden Panettiere says friend put her in bed with ‘older British singer’ at 18
Hayden Panettiere is sharing new details about a disturbing experience she says happened when she was 18 years old aboard a celebrity-filled yacht in the South of France. In her new memoir This Is Me: A Reckoning, the actress describes being led into a private cabin by a close friend, only to fin...
Kylie Minogue reveals second cancer diagnosis in 2021: ‘I got through it’
Pop sensation Kylie Minogue has revealed that she received a second cancer diagnosis back in 2021 but kept it a secret from the public. The star opens up about her health in her new Netflix documentary, Kylie, which is available to stream now. “My second cancer diagnosis was in early 2021,” she s...
Man charged with murdering his ‘proud’ trans girlfriend Eryka Caldwell
Eryka Caldwell, a 41-year-old transgender woman described as beloved by her community, was stabbed to death in her Bushwick, Brooklyn apartment on Sunday morning. Police arrested her boyfriend, 38-year-old Jonathan Fernandez, at the scene and have charged him with second-degree murder and crimina...
Seven facts about gay dancer Johannes Radebe as he’s confirmed as new Strictly host
Good news everyone, dancer Johannes Radebe is sticking around on Strictly Come Dancing, as he has been announced as one of the three new hosts. After the most recent series, where the talented gay performer was paired with actor Alex Kingston, there were rumours he might leave the show to pursue ...
Former ‘ex-gay’ leader charged with soliciting sex from minor in undercover Snapchat sting
Court records list three charges, while an affidavit described in local reporting alleges months of messages across Snapchat, Telegram and texts. The post Former ‘ex-gay’ leader charged with soliciting sex from minor in undercover Snapchat sting appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, b...
Scottish parliament criticised after removing gender filter from site as trans MSPs elected
The Scottish parliament has caused controversy among gender-critical groups after removing the “gender” category from its site, following two trans MSPs being elected. During the 7 May local elections, Dr Q Manivannan, who uses they/them pronouns, and Iris Duane, became the first trans MSPs, both...
Trailblazing non-binary athlete Nikki Hiltz engaged to fellow runner Emma Gee
Trailblazing non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz is continuing their winning streak, having announced that they’re engaged to be married to fellow runner Emma Gee. The happy couple announced the news in Instagram posts shared to their channels last week. One carousel shows Hiltz and Gee enjoying a suns...
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