LGBTQ+ news from Europe
Latest LGBTQ+ news from across Europe.
Boy George breaks silence as he fails to reach Eurovision 2026 final with San Marino
Boy George has thanked fans for support after he failed to make it past the Eurovision 2026 semi-finals with San Marino act Senhit. The 64-year-old teamed up with Italian singer Senhit for the song “Superstar”. The duo performed in the first semi-final on 12 May but were not voted through to Satu...
Who is Jason Collins’ husband as first out gay NBA player sadly dies
Jason Collins, NBA’s first out gay player, has tragically died at the age of 47, leaving behind his husband Brunson Green. Collins was diagnosed with a brain tumour in September 2025, and just three months later shared that he had brain cancer. The devastating news came just months after he marri...
First out gay NBA player Jason Collins dies aged 47
Jason Collins, the first NBA player to come out as gay, has died of brain cancer, aged 47. Collins’ family shared on 12 May that he died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles. In a statement released through NBA, his loved ones said: “We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved hu...
Reality stars in politics, from Spencer Pratt to Trump
Reality stars in politics keep turning TV fame into campaign fuel, with Spencer Pratt’s Los Angeles mayor bid the latest high-profile example. The post Reality stars in politics, from Spencer Pratt to Trump appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Eurovision 2026 Semi-Final 1 qualifiers confirmed as Sweden and Israel reach the Grand Final
Ten countries have booked their places in Saturday’s show, while UK viewers will be able to vote during Thursday’s second semi-final. The post Eurovision 2026 Semi-Final 1 qualifiers confirmed as Sweden and Israel reach the Grand Final appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and tran...
Bobby Norris slams ‘judgement’ from stranger in bandaged video after facelift
The former TOWIE star revisited a moment he says stuck with him while he was still visibly swollen and wearing a compression garment. The post Bobby Norris slams ‘judgement’ from stranger in bandaged video after facelift appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+...
Hospital hit by criminal subpoena demanding trans youth health information
NYU Langone Health has become the first known hospital to face a federal criminal subpoena connected to the provision of gender-affirming care for transgender youth. According to a statement to patients and parents on 11 May, the subpoena was issued by the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern Dis...
20 the stars who went gay for pay
Films provide an important voice for LGBTQ+ people as they offer much-needed representation in the media, and actors do a vital job bringing the stories of queer characters to life. However, very few high-profile LGBTQ+ roles are actually played by out LGBTQ+ actors. Actors who are open about the...
22 the Best Bisexual Characters In TV History
To an extent, gay and lesbian characters are flourishing on the small screens. Yet it feels as though bisexual and pansexual characters often don’t make the cut. But there’s been a boom of bisexual folk in recent years, and, while not comprehensive, here’s our list of the 35 best bisexual+ charac...
All the countries boycotting Eurovision Song Contest in 2026
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest is facing the largest boycott in the competition’s history since 1970, with five countries pulling out over Israel’s participation. The 70th anniversary edition of the competition is due to take place in Vienna this week and will see just 35 countries competing, t...
25 celebrities you didn’t know are gay, bisexual or lesbian
Some celebrities come out publicly as LGBTQ+ to big fanfare, but others may have been out for years or may have come out quietly. PinkNews brings you a list of 56 iconic stars who, even if they personally avoid labels, are still LGBTQ+ role models. Take a look through some of the celebrities that...
13 celebrities you didn’t know had an LGBT parent
Sometimes a celebrity coming out as LGBT+ can help fans or members of the community just through visibility, sometimes straight, cis celebrities are allies. But in other instances, and sometimes the reason they are allies can be because a family member has come out as LGBT+. These celebrities hav...
Virgin Island’s Millie comes out as a lesbian: ‘I don’t need to be ashamed’
Virgin Island series two participant Millie comes out as a lesbian in Tuesday night’s (12 May) episode, in a heartwarming moment. Millie is one of a handful of contributors on this year’s cast who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community, also including Ellen (who spoke to PinkNews about her ow...
Hobby Lobby founder linked to campaign to overturn marriage equality
Hobby Lobby, the popular American chain of craft stores, has been linked to a massive donation to a campaign aggressively fighting against marriage equality across the US. The chain, which began in Oklahoma back in 1972, has previously been financially supportive of organisations and foundations ...
Meta hits all-time low for LGBTQ+ safety in new GLAAD report
A new social media report from GLAAD shows that Meta has hit an all-time low when it comes to safety for its LGBTQ+ users. The LGBTQ+ advocacy organisation’s Social Media Safety Index confirmed that Meta’s policy changes on Facebook, Instagram and Threads have made the platforms more harmful for ...
Iran asks FIFA to ban Pride flags at its World Cup matches
Iran’s football federation has shared a list of conditions with FIFA surrounding the country’s participation in the upcoming 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, including a ban on LGBTQ+ pride flags. The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) told FIFA that it would ...
Hayden Panettiere slams claim she ‘abandoned’ daughter amid addiction issues
Hayden Panettiere has hit back at the suggestion she “abandoned” her 11-year-old daughter during her struggle with addiction and post-partum depression. The Heroes icon, who last week came out as bisexual, shares daughter Kaya with boxer Wladimir Klitschko, after they dated on-and-off between 200...
Queer supermodel Cara Delevingne announces debut singles and international tour
Supermodel Cara Delevingne has announced she is releasing two debut singles and heading out on tour across Europe, North America and South America. The 33-year-old, who recently confirmed she is a lesbian after coming out as pansexual previously in 2020, will release the tracks “I Forgot” and “Ou...
Russian woman sentenced to forced labour for writing gay K-Pop fan-fiction
A woman in Russia has been sentenced to 18 months of forced labour for “illegal production and distribution of pornographic materials”, after she admitted to writing gay fan-fiction about K-Pop group Stray Kids. Alexandra Kuzyk, a 36-year-old photographer and stylist, published fan-fiction depict...
Chicago PD’s Sophia Bush talks being ‘bonus mum’ for girlfriend Ashlyn Harris’s kids
Chicago PD star Sophia Bush, who is dating former football player Ashlyn Harris, has given a rare insight into her life as a “bonus mum” for her girlfriend’s children. Harris adopted daughter Sloane and son Ocean with her ex-wife and fellow footballer Ali Krieger. The couple filed for divorce in ...
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