LGBTQ+ news from Europe
Latest LGBTQ+ news from across Europe.
Support for same-sex marriage in US dipping as Republicans turn against it
Support for same-sex marriage in the US has dipped from its recent peak, with new Gallup poll results suggesting the shift is being driven by falling acceptance among Republicans. About 65% of US adults now believe same-sex marriage should be legal, a drop from 71% in 2022 and 2023. The decline i...
Christian pastor says marijuana makes men ‘spiritually gay’ and calls for ‘nicotine men’
In the May 30 post, Joel Webbon also suggests the government backs cannabis legalisation to make men easier to “control” and “manipulate”. The post Christian pastor says marijuana makes men ‘spiritually gay’ and calls for ‘nicotine men’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and tra...
Pride after shame: What Pride Month means to one trans writer
After years of pushing down how she truly felt, Chloe Kelly came out as trans aged 45. Writing for PinkNews, she explains how that shame turned into pride… What does Pride mean to me? That’s kind of an exam essay question, isn’t it? But please bear with me, because I have thought about this a […]...
Paul Mescal calls for ‘respect and safety’ in first public statement on trans rights
All of Us Strangers star Paul Mescal has declared his support for the trans community publicly for the first time, ahead of the return of London Trans+ Pride (LT+P) this July. The History of Sound actor joins Spice Girls star Mel B, Hackney Mayor Zoë Garbett, actress Michaela Coel, singer Jessie ...
Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown left with chronic pain after botched surgery
Karamo Brown has revealed that a botched buccal fat removal surgery that he underwent in 2021 left him with chronic pain. The Queer Eye star shared details about the ordeal in an interview with PEOPLE on 2 June. “For years, people have been like, ‘Karamo’s had plastic surgery. He has so much fill...
Ted Cruz calls out GOP Rep. Andy Ogles’ ‘idiotic’ anti-gay statement
In a new case of ‘the worst person you know makes a great point’, Texas senator Ted Cruz has shown support for gay people while criticising controversial comments made by another Republican politician. Tennessee representative Andy Ogles received backlash this week when he shared his thoughts abo...
UFC champion Sean Strickland slammed for AI video attacking Dylan Mulvaney
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is facing criticism after sharing an AI-generated video depicting himself violently attacking trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney in a fighting ring as part of a fake advertisement referencing her 2023 partnership with Bud Light. The post, shared by Stricklan...
JoJo Siwa battling concussion and eye infection after being ‘thrown off’ golf cart
JoJo Siwa has revealed she’s battling concussion and an eye infection after a golf cart accident. The former Dance Moms star, 23, shared a health update video on social media which saw her wearing an eye patch. She said she was “very lucky” that she wasn’t more injured, after she got thrown off a...
Trans man’s prison death linked to ‘a number of failings’, report finds
A report into the death of trans man Taylor Atkinson has found he was repeatedly let down by failures in suicide and self-harm prevention procedures while incarcerated at women’s jail HMP Eastwood Park. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) said prison staff had shown concern for Atkinson, wh...
Reform UK council bans Essex libraries from promoting LGBTQ+ events
The Reform UK leadership at Essex County Council has banned Essex libraries from promoting LGBTQ+ and Pride events. The libraries had originally planned to host a range of inclusive LGBTQ+ events to mark this year’s Pride Month, but a senior councillor has said that the council “needs to be caref...
James Talarico hit with ‘gay’ accusation before his very real, ally girlfriend is named
Brianna Menard, 30, is described as a former chief of staff and lobbyist whose work is linked to support for LGBTQ+ inclusive healthcare. The post James Talarico hit with ‘gay’ accusation before his very real, ally girlfriend is named appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans...
Pattie Gonia says ‘no deal’ to Patagonia demand to stop selling merch in trademark dispute
The brand has set out three conditions for ending its $1 trademark lawsuit, but the drag performer says one would gut the funding behind her advocacy. The post Pattie Gonia says ‘no deal’ to Patagonia demand to stop selling merch in trademark dispute appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, g...
Cara Delevingne says she’s a ‘very proud lesbian’ after being uncomfortable with labels
Cara Delevingne is opening up about embracing a label she once struggled to claim. In a 29 May interview with Variety, the actor, model and musician said she is now “very happy” to identify as a lesbian, despite always feeling uncomfortable with labels. The conversation comes weeks after Deleving...
Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Texas city’s ‘Big Gay Swim Day’ Pride event over changing rooms
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the city of Denton over an upcoming Pride Month event known as “Big Gay Swim Day,” alleging the gathering could violate the state’s sex-segregated facilities law. The lawsuit seeks to block the 7 June event, which is being held as a pr...
ITV’s GMB accidentally airs very naughty word in Delta Goodrem Strictly chat
Good Morning Britain viewers got a bit of a rude awakening on Tuesday’s episode, when ITV broadcast a naughty word during an interview with Delta Goodrem. Fresh off a surprise guest spot at London’s Mighty Hoopla festival on 30 May, the Australian singer joined the panel for a chat about Eurovisi...
Rupert Everett ‘almost crippled’ at 67 after chasing perfect body in 80s and 90s
Rupert Everett has said he’s “almost crippled” after he “ruined” his body in the gym lifting weights in the 1980s and 1990s. The gay actor, 67, said he was on a quest for a sculpted body in the gym earlier in his career but couldn’t “be bothered” to do things properly or safely. He said: […] The ...
Boston’s trans-inclusive period Pride event moves after right-wing backlash
Organisers of Boston‘s annual Trans Period Pride event say the gathering will still take place, despite reports that it had been cancelled following backlash from conservative media outlets and social media commentators. The event, organised by the Massachusetts National Organisation for Women (M...
Jonathan Bailey admits he thought being gay would be ‘hindrance to career’
Jonathan Bailey has shared that he originally thought being gay would be a “hindrance” to his career, but he was “willing to take that risk” to be his authentic self. Speaking on 1 June at the inaugural Elton John Impact Awards, which honours LGBTQ+ community members and allies, he said: “I was w...
Katseye’s Yoonchae gives queer member Lara gift to celebrate Pride Month
Katseye member Yoonchae is being praised by fans for giving her queer group mate Lara a gift for Pride Month. Lara came out as queer to fans last year, with band mate Megan coming out as bisexual just a few weeks later. Now, to celebrate Pride Month, youngest member Yoonchae appeared on a livestr...
Heated Rivalry fans convinced key season 2 role has been cast after Hudson Williams pic
Heated Rivalry fans are speculating that a huge role has been cast for season two, ahead of filming getting underway in July. A previous casting call listed a number of new roles, including that of androgynous musician Fabian Salah, who is one of the focal characters of Tough Guy, book three in R...
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