LGBTQ+ news from Europe
Latest LGBTQ+ news from across Europe.
Perez Hilton apologises for ‘selfish behaviour’ after finding God
Perez Hilton has issued a public apology for his past actions, saying he is filled with “shame and regret” following a recent medical crisis. In a video shared to social media, Hilton reflected on his career and the backlash he has faced over the years, just over a week after revealing he had bee...
Snooker’s governing body has banned trans women from women’s tournaments
New rules from Snooker‘s governing body outline that only people born biologically female are allowed to compete in women’s events, making it the latest sports governing body to exclude trans athletes from participating. The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has now upd...
Gay journalist ‘detained for booing Donald and Melania Trump’ at Chicago opening night
A gay journalist has shared his story after he was allegedly detained by security staff for booing the president and his wife during the opening night of Chicago at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday (31 March). Washington Blade reports that Eugene Ramirez, who was atte...
TLC’s Chilli insists she’s ‘not MAGA’ after sharing Michelle Obama trans theory
Chilli, a member of ultra-successful ’90s girl group TLC, has said she is “not MAGA” following backlash over political donations and a social media re-post to her account promoting a false conspiracy theory that Michelle Obama registered to vote as a man in 1994. The singer, whose real name is Ro...
Everything you need to know about risqué gay camboy drama Blue Film as trailer drops
It’s the movie that’s got everyone talking: Blue Film. Elliot Tuttle’s feature film debut has made waves with its risqué plot. Dealing with taboo films, erotic gay sex and controversial age-gap relationships, Blue Film has caused quite the stir. So much so, it’s even been reported that viewers ha...
A guide to Nintendo’s LGBTQ+ history – including ‘trans icon’ Birdo
Birdo is set to make her big screen debut in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie. The fan-favourite character has long been considered to be a trans icon, after being first introduced in Super Mario Bros. 2. But the pink character isn’t the only queer coded regular in the Mario universe. If you...
Belarus parliament approves new law targeting ‘LGBTQ+ expression’
Lawmakers in Belarus have approved a bill introducing penalties for what authorities describe as the “promotion of homosexuality, gender transition, childlessness, and pedophilia”. The legislation passed the upper chamber of parliament on Thursday, after clearing the lower house last month. It no...
Ashlee Simpson emotionally thanks LGBTQ+ fans after Masked Singer win
Ashlee Simpson has been crowned the winner of The Masked Singer season 14, and she has singled out one specific group to thank: her LGBTQ+ fans. The 41-year-old singer-songwriter and actress was unmasked as Galaxy Girl. Her finale showcase included singing “Good 4 U” by Olivia Rodrigo and “Try” b...
Who is Brian Litrell, what has he said about LGBTQ+ people and is he a Trump supporter?
51-year-old Backstreet Boys member Brian Litrell has been making headlines recently, after a video of him appearing to confront a beachgoer in Florida and use a homophobic slur went viral. The alleged incident took place on March 22 in Walton County, according to Just Jared and local news outlet ...
Scott Mills plaque ‘removed’ from M3 service station after BBC sacking
A plaque in honour of Scott Mills has reportedly been removed from Fleet Services on the M3, after he was sacked by the BBC. The radio presenter’s contract with the broadcaster was terminated after an allegation about his personal conduct. It then emerged that Mills had been questioned by police ...
Drag Race star dies aged 27 before filming new series
A 27-year-old drag queen who was set to appear on Drag Race: Philippines season four has tragically passed away. Jason Elvie Ty, best known by their stage name Misua, died Thursday (2 April) in the Philippines. A cause of death was not announced. Misua was cast as one of the drag queens of Drag R...
Joel Kim Booster says ‘recreational sex’ outside of his open marriage adds pressure
The Fire Island star reflected on why casual hookups can feel more appearance-led than acting work. The post Joel Kim Booster says ‘recreational sex’ outside of his open marriage adds pressure appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Wes Streeting: ‘Every trans person deserves safety and respect – that’s not up for debate’
Writing for PinkNews, Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, says he hears the concerns of LGBTQ+ people, and wants to reassure trans youngsters that they have not been forgotten. If you are a young person questioning your gender, or a parent watching your child struggle wi...
More female same-sex couple households in US than male, data shows
A new survey from the US Census Bureau has found that same-sex couple households in the United States reached around 1.4 million in 2024, with female couples now outnumbering male couples. The data, released by the Bureau yesterday (1 April), is drawn from the American Community Survey and shows ...
World Cup coach hopes more footballers will come out as gay
Julian Nagelsmann, Germany’s head coach for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, has said he hopes more gay and bisexual players in men’s football will “summon the courage” to come out, as the sport continues to grapple with a lack of LGBTQ+ representation. Nagelsmann made the comments to RTL/ntv, as per...
Gay and bisexual men at risk as warning issued over rise of Shigella in England
Health officials say cases are most common among men who have sex with men, and resistance is high in Shigella sonnei and Shigella flexneri. The post Gay and bisexual men at risk as warning issued over rise of Shigella in England appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news...
Andrew Lloyd Webber bought therapy dog after ‘appalling’ Cats movie
The composer’s deadpan punchline, shared by CBS Sunday Morning on TikTok, has resurfaced years after the 2019 film’s CGI controversy. The post Andrew Lloyd Webber bought therapy dog after ‘appalling’ Cats movie appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Pride in London boss sacked for allegedly spending vouchers meant for volunteers
The head of Pride in London has been dismissed following an investigation into allegations including financial misconduct and bullying. Christopher Joell-Deshields, who had served as chief executive since 2021, was suspended last year and later sacked after an independent inquiry. An appeal again...
Man facing deportation to Egypt fears he’ll be killed ‘because he is gay’
A man facing deportation has told a court he fears he will be killed if returned to Egypt “because I am gay.” Ahmed Ibrahim, 34, appeared before Cork District Court where he was remanded in custody until April 15 on charges including assaulting a garda (Irish police officer), escaping from custod...
Alexander Skarsgård’s full frontal Pillion moment softened for at-home release
If you didn’t catch Pillion at the cinema, it turns out you might not get to watch the original version. The BDSM/biker movie, starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling, released last year in the UK but got it’s US release earlier this year. It has now been made available to stream at home i...
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