LGBTQ+ news from Europe
Latest LGBTQ+ news from across Europe.
Man given life sentence after deliberately transmitting HIV to victims across England
A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 23 years after deliberately transmitting HIV to multiple male victims. Adam Hall was convicted at Newcastle Crown Court on 23 April of grievous bodily harm on seven victims, including rape for four of those victims, wit...
Everything you need to know about LGBTQ+ Baby Reindeer and Half Man creator Richard Gadd
Richard Gadd was launched into fame thanks to his hit Netflix show Baby Reindeer – and is now making headlines again due to new project Half Man: but who is this actor and creative tour-de-force, and is he married? Let’s find out. Gadd has thoroughly entertained audiences with his one-man comedy ...
Kehlani drops new album to rave reviews: ‘Songs explore the fullness of female/non-binary sexuality’
American singer-songwriter Kehlani has dropped their fifth album, Kehlani, in tandem with their 31st birthday. The Grammy-winning lesbian, who uses she/they pronouns, dropped the self-titled album on Friday (24 April). In response, fans and critics alike have been praising the R&B singer. Kehla...
Resurfaced clip shows how dramatically Trump has turned against trans rights
These days, Donald Trump is well known for his anti-trans stance. But ten years ago, when he was still a first-time contender for the Republican presidential nomination, he held quite different views. As reported by People, when asked for his thoughts on a North Carolina law limiting bathroom use...
Mark Francis Vandelli opens up on his sexuality in raw chat: ‘I will not be branded a freak’
Reality star Mark Francis Vandelli has opened up about his sexuality in a raw, emotional chat on Ladies of London. Vandelli, who rose to fame on E4 series Made in Chelsea, is the only male main member of the Ladies of London cast. He explained that he’s “spent 20 years being treated like a freak”...
Ron DeSantis bans local governments from supporting Pride and DEI in Florida
Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill this week that bans local governments from supporting Pride celebrations and other DEI initiatives. The bill, which was signed on 22 April, will stop local governments in the Sunshine State from “funding or promoting or taking official action as it rela...
GLAAD president slams FCC crackdown on trans media: ‘Seeing an LGBTQ person on screen does no harm’
The president and CEO of GLAAD has called out Brendan Carr and the Federal Communications Commission for their inquiry on trans representation in media, saying it’s causing “harm [to] LGBTQ Americans”. “Parents should absolutely have a say in what their kids watch, and parents already know that s...
Parkrun and other sporting bodies face legal action because they’re trans inclusive
Campaigners cite Section 195 of the Equality Act 2010 and last April’s Supreme Court clarification as they demand policy changes. The post Parkrun and other sporting bodies face legal action because they’re trans inclusive appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBT...
Here’s the RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 cast out of drag
Start your engines, because RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 is here! The 18-strong cast of queens returning for All Stars 11 was announced on 22 April after months of speculation. The fan-favourites back for another chance at the crown sashayed their way down the runway, reintroducing themselves ...
John Waters celebrates 80th birthday with cheeky poppers birthday cake
John Waters celebrated his 80th birthday in signature subversive style with a cake topped by an image of a “Rush” brand poppers bottle. Photos from the celebration were shared on social media on 19 April by Rajendra Roy and offered a glimpse into the filmmaker’s delightful party just days ahead o...
Billy Porter says he hasn’t been invited to Met Gala since 2019: ‘Don’t go places I’m not welcome’
Billy Porter has revealed he hasn’t been invited back to the Met Gala since his show-stopping debut in 2019, when he arrived carried on a platform in a gold, Egyptian-inspired look for the event’s “Camp: Notes on Fashion” theme. Speaking in a 22 April interview on SiriusXM’s Bevelations podcast w...
Colman Domingo defends Michael Jackson biopic’s omission of abuse allegations
Colman Domingo has defended the upcoming biopic Michael amid criticism that it “whitewashes” sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson. Speaking Wednesday (22 April) on Today, Domingo, who plays Michael’s father, Joe Jackson, said the film deliberately focuses on the singer’s early life an...
Drag Race All Stars 11’s Morphine Love Dion doesn’t like fan pressure to come out as trans
Morphine Love Dion is one of the 18 queens returning for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11. The season 16 contestant was announced for the All Stars 11 cast on 22 April, alongside icons like Kennedy Davenport, Morgan McMichaels and Vivacious. The announcement video saw the returning queens walking ...
Former drag queen elected as Reform UK councillor
A former drag queen who once led Manchester Pride has been elected as a Reform UK councillor and has called on councils to stop funding Pride events. Michael Felse, who performed under the drag persona Ethol Mary and led the 2011 Manchester Pride parade, won the Barton and Winton by-election in S...
New York Times defends coverage after mum of trans teen demands accountability
A.G. Sulzberger was asked what accountability steps the paper is taking, as GLAAD accused the Times of dodging responsibility for harm to trans people. The post New York Times defends coverage after mum of trans teen demands accountability appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and ...
Mamdani appoints Black lesbian librarian as New York City chief records keeper
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Black lesbian librarian Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz as chief keeper of the city’s records. Smith-Cruz took up the post of Commissioner of the Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) on 22 April, alongside two other appointees: Paul Ochoa as...
Lil Nas X shares true feelings on his sexuality: ‘It really bothered me’
The rapper also said he has “never had sex with a girl” and spoke about feeling “paranoid” under scrutiny after coming out. The post Lil Nas X shares true feelings on his sexuality: ‘It really bothered me’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 cast finally unveiled as fan-favourites return
Everyone’s favourite queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race are back, back, back again for All Stars 11. No, we can’t believe we’re already at season 11, but with more than 200 drag queens having competed across 18 US seasons so far, there are plenty who could return for a second (or third, or fourth, or...
Jaymi Hensley tearfully explains why he had fiancé’s funeral same day as planned wedding
Union J singer Jaymi Hensley has spoken of his decision to have his fiancé Olly Marmon’s funeral on the same day as what would have been their wedding. Marmon tragically died in August 2024 after falling from a hotel window. His funeral took place on 24 September, which was the date he and Hensle...
Nigel Farage called out by Labour chair over Reform UK candidates’ offensive posts
Nigel Farage is facing pressure to act after Reform UK local election candidates were found to have expressed “grotesque” views on social media. An investigation by The Independent found several candidates standing in the 7 May local elections who have made offensive posts online. Andrew Mahon, s...
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