LGBTQ+ news from Europe
Latest LGBTQ+ news from across Europe.
Jordan North gets his balls out in sultry shots ahead of Soccer Aid
Capital Breakfast host Jordan North has got his balls – well, ball – centre-shot for a new set of photos ahead of UNICEF Soccer Aid. The 36-year-old posed for a photoshoot wearing nothing but a football shirt and socks. He covered himself with a ball in some shots, pulling a number of seductive p...
Gay man murdered by roommate who ‘threatened to drink his blood’
A man in Germany was allegedly murdered by his temporary roommate after moving in following a breakup, who took issue with him being gay. The 44-year-old victim reportedly moved in with the 35-year-old defendant after breaking up with his ex. It’s reported that a property of his own was not ready...
Trans youth denied hormone therapy almost twice as likely to attempt suicide, survey finds
A major new survey from The Trevor Project released on Wednesday (6 May) has found that transgender and nonbinary young people who wanted hormone therapy but were unable to access it were nearly twice as likely to report a suicide attempt in the past year compared to those currently receiving hor...
Man deported from Russia after ‘lovely little skirt’ review deemed ‘LGBT propaganda’
The man is said to have been arrested after anti-extremism officials flagged his September 2025 post, with a judge citing “family values”. The post Man deported from Russia after ‘lovely little skirt’ review deemed ‘LGBT propaganda’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans n...
’80s icon Bonnie Tyler in a coma after emergency surgery
Total Eclipse of the Heart singer Bonnie Tyler is in a coma following emergency intestinal surgery. The 74-year-old was due to perform over two dozen shows this year but is now in an induced coma to aid her recovery. Tyler’s manager, Matt Davis, told Entertainment Weekly on 7 May: “Bonnie has bee...
Reform UK’s LGBTQ+ policies as support surges after local election
Reform UK has seen a surge in popularity in 7 May’s local elections, with more than 300 more councillors being voted into local government. On the other hand, Labour has seen a dramatic decline, while the Conservative party has had losses too. The results have seen some Reform UK supporters deman...
Hudson Williams’ makeup artist asks fans to ‘be kind’ after Met Gala backlash
Hudson Williams‘ makeup artist Aika Danica Flores has asked fans to “be kind” after some online backlash to the look she created for the Heated Rivalry star at his first Met Gala. Williams walked the famous cream steps in custom Balenciaga, with his grungy makeup inspired by the movie Black Swan....
Celebrity couples who split after decades together
With renewed interest in Hugh Jackman’s personal life, we look back at celebrity couples who split after decades together, plus other long partnerships that surprised fans. The post Celebrity couples who split after decades together appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans n...
Alan Cumming slams BAFTA’s ‘bad, bad leadership’ after Tourette’s tic aired on BBC
The actor said he didn’t hear the outburst while hosting, and later regretted the tone of an on-air apology he read from a teleprompter. The post Alan Cumming slams BAFTA’s ‘bad, bad leadership’ after Tourette’s tic aired on BBC appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news ...
21 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...
Under new extremism laws, LGBTQ Russians must fight to survive
This story was originally published by Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ focused investigative news outlet. Written by Hope Pisoni. Natalia Soloviova always knew she was putting herself at risk. As the chair of the Russian LGBT Network, the largest queer advocacy group in the country, she had spent year...
17 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...
Gay guys asked their ultimate mood-killers – and the responses are so valid
Icks. Red flags. Turn offs… everyone has them, but when was the last time you actually thought about your biggest mood-killer? Over on Reddit’s r/askgaybros, someone did just that, asking users what “instantly kills the mood” when they’re getting down and dirty. Some of the answers were to be exp...
The Valley’s Zack Wickham on activism, TV drama and long distance love
Zack Wickham returned to screens on Bravo series The Valley for it’s third season this year – but he wants to bring even more LGBTQ+ representation to television. The Valley, a spin-off of Vanderpump Rules, which is itself a spin-off of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, chronicles the lives o...
New Vatican report highlights ‘profound suffering’ of many LGBTQ+ Catholics
A new report from the Vatican has highlighted the “pain” and “profound suffering” experienced by LGBTQ+ Catholics, particularly in the context of conversion therapy, for the first time ever. The historic Synod report, which was released on 5 May, includes testimonies from two gay Catholic men – o...
Over 2,100 parkrunners and supporters rally against legal threat over trans policy
More than 2,100 parkrunners and supporters have written to MPs urging the UK government to defend trans-inclusive community organisations after the legal group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) threatened action against organisations like Parkrun. The ADF, which is also known for its role in the 2...
Dave Chappelle says trans jokes were misconstrued: ‘People would think it’s me vs the gay community’
Dave Chappelle is once again defending his jokes about trans people, arguing that the media – and therefore audiences – have misunderstood both his intentions and the culture of stand-up itself. Speaking on a 6 May episode of the IMO podcast, Chappelle said: “People would think it’s me vs. the ga...
Strictly pro dancers returning for 2026: Who’s in and who’s out?
After weeks of speculation, the BBC has confirmed which of the Strictly Come Dancing pros are returning for the 2026 series – and who is out. Last year, all of the professional dancers from the previous series returned, alongside new pros Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon. However there has been a b...
Two arrests made after asylum seekers told to ‘pretend to be gay’
Two people have been arrested after an undercover investigation found some immigration advisers were allegedly telling asylum seekers to pretend to be gay. The investigation, by BBC News, found that migrants with expiring visas were allegedly told how to get fake evidence, such as supporting lett...
Heated Rivalry Scott and Kip lookalike contest coming after Shane and Ilya winners dated
Heated Rivalry fans get excited – because a Scott Hunter and Kip Grady lookalike contest is happening in a matter of days. The gay hockey drama is showing no sign of falling out of popularity, with lead stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie even making their Met Gala debuts this week. Recently...
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