LGBTQ+ news from Europe
Latest LGBTQ+ news from across Europe.
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea says ‘it’s great to be gay’ before clarifying sexuality
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has clarified his sexuality after posting ‘It’s great to be gay’ on social media. The musician shared the message on X, prompting a fan to reply: “Never knew you were gay. But, then I don’t care either.” Others questioned or criticised the post, with one user pu...
Don Lemon on possibility of being first gay President: ‘Better than Trump’
The broadcaster also said “the rules are different” for him in politics, arguing “white men get away with way more” than women and minorities. The post Don Lemon on possibility of being first gay President: ‘Better than Trump’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | ...
RuPaul shares his favourite things to do in London and honestly, so real
Drag Race host and “Queen of Drag” RuPaul Charles just revealed his favourite things to do while in London – and they’re surprisingly relatable. The 65-year-old spends time in London to film RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and its Vs The World spin-off. And it sounds like he loves his time in the capital c...
Stranger Things’ Noah Schnapp goes public with boyfriend in sweet photo
The 21-year-old actor’s low-key relationship milestone has sparked fresh attention on the TikTok post where he wrote his loved ones replied: “we know.” The post Stranger Things’ Noah Schnapp goes public with boyfriend in sweet photo appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans n...
Scott Mills breaks silence on police probe after BBC axe
Radio personality Scott Mills has released a statement to address reports this week that he was the subject of a police investigation. Mills was fired by the BBC after an allegation of sexual offences against a teen boy, as reported by The Mirror. The allegations were investigated in 2016, and Mi...
Heartstopper’s Bradley Riches devastated by family death same week as his wedding
Bradley Riches has shared tragic news of the death of his grandmother, days before he is set to marry his boyfriend. The Heartstopper actor, who joined ITV soap Emmerdale last year, announced his engagement to his partner Scott Johnson in April 2024. Sadly, as he revealed in a TikTok video on Tue...
Idaho passes bill requiring schools and doctors to out trans kids to parents
Idaho lawmakers passed HB 822 on Monday (30 March), a sweeping bill that would require teachers, healthcare providers, and other professionals to inform parents within 72 hours if a minor expresses a trans identity or requests changes such as a different name, pronouns, or access to gender-aligne...
Daniel Dye reinstated by NASCAR after ‘gay voice’ jibe as he resigns from team
The Truck Series driver was ordered to complete sensitivity training after a livestream clip circulated in March. The post Daniel Dye reinstated by NASCAR after ‘gay voice’ jibe as he resigns from team appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Most US adults support transgender equality, new poll suggests
The February survey also found 41% of US adults say they know someone who is transgender, while 27% say they speak with a trans person regularly. The post Most US adults support transgender equality, new poll suggests appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
MAFS fury as Trump fan groom Tyson says he doesn’t want gay men ‘pushed in his face’
The 30-year-old also claimed he was told he would be “one of the most controversial characters” the show had ever had. The post MAFS fury as Trump fan groom Tyson says he doesn’t want gay men ‘pushed in his face’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Idaho Governor signs law criminalising trans people’s bathroom use
Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed a sweeping new law that criminalises transgender people for using bathrooms aligned with their gender identity, with repeat offences escalating to felony charges. House Bill 752, signed on Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31), makes it a crime to enter fa...
No, Zayn Malik didn’t just come out as gay – none of One Direction are
Former One Direction member Zayn Malik is the latest famous face to come out as gay, if you believe social media. X, formerly Twitter, is ablaze with people questioning the singer’s sexuality after he posed for a photo with podcast host Zach Sang, who is gay. The photo was posted by Sang on Insta...
I tried to have the queerest, campest long weekend in Las Vegas possible – this is what I did
“Do we like rollercoasters?” asked Jordan, our pilot. Before I could answer, our helicopter dropped a dozen feet towards the garish neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip, careering around the High Roller and weaving between the flurry of famed hotels, propped up like cardboard cutouts. My stomach dr...
Eurovision launches Asia edition with South Korea and Thailand among entries
South Korea, Thailand and the Philippines are among the first wave of broadcasters, with organisers saying more countries will join. The post Eurovision launches Asia edition with South Korea and Thailand among entries appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ n...
What is crossdressing and is it different from being trans?
Crossdressing is having its front page moment after reports emerged that Kristi Noem’s husband had allegedly been messaging sex workers, wanting help in the “bimbofication” process and to turn him “into a girl”. The Daily Mail published images of Bryon Noem appearing to wear large balloons under ...
Brisbane unveils world’s largest trans flag for Trans Day of Visibility
A massive 800-square-metre transgender pride flag – the largest in the world – was unveiled in Brisbane’s Davies Park for International Transgender Day of Visibility (31 March), representing both celebration and protest. Created by local advocacy group Trans Justice Meanjin during sewing workshop...
Drag Race icon living in her car after mum told her she’s ‘not welcome’ at home
Drag Race star Stacy Layne Matthews is asking her fans for help amid a housing crisis. The season three fan favourite, who helped make “henny” part of Drag Race herstory, has revealed she is once again facing housing insecurity. In a recent video shared on social media, Matthews said she is “not ...
Rainbow Digest March 2026
EU member states must ensure legal gender recognition to guarantee freedom of movement On 12 March, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) ruled […] The post Rainbow Digest March 2026 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Supreme Court strikes down conversion therapy ban on free speech grounds
The Supreme Court has ruled that states cannot ban conversion therapy for minors via limiting the topics therapists and professionals can discuss with their clients, delivering an 8–1 decision today (31 March) that reshapes how such laws are enforced across the US. Writing for the majority, Justi...
Nicholas Galitzine sends fans wild as his clothes vanish in Masters of the Universe trailer
Red, White and Royal Blue favourite Nicholas Galitzine is taking centre stage in the new Masters of the Universe trailer. The British actor, 31, plays He-Man in the live-action adaptation, set for release on June 5, 2026. He will appear alongside Jared Leto who is playing Skeletor, Camila Mendes ...
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