LGBTQ+ news from Europe
Latest LGBTQ+ news from across Europe.
Madonna admits President John F Kennedy’s son was best sex of her life – sort of
The pop icon made the remark while promoting Confessions II, after a blunt question from designer Raul Lopez. The post Madonna admits President John F Kennedy’s son was best sex of her life – sort of appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Burning Man’s famous Orgy Dome launches fundraiser after storm damage
One of Burning Man’s most well-known camps is asking the community for help after severe weather damaged its infrastructure. The Orgy Dome, operated by nonprofit group Consensuality Inc., has launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking $30,000 to rebuild ahead of Burning Man 2026. Detailing the destruct...
Off Campus star confirms viral full-frontal scene was all real
Off Campus has been described as Heated Rivalry for straight people – but there’s surprisingly far more nudity. The Prime Video show, based on the book series by Elle Kennedy, follows a “fake” relationship between a guy and a girl, until their feelings become real. In one episode, Ella Bright, wh...
Mel C addresses sexuality after Spice Girls fans’ Sporty speculation
Melanie Chisholm has addressed the speculation surrounding her sexuality as leisurewear-clad Sporty Spice. The singer, better known as Mel C, was often the focus of speculation that she was a lesbian due to her Sporty persona as part of the Spice Girls. Speaking on The Mitch Churi Chat Show podca...
Gayle King says rumours of secret lesbian romance with Oprah used to ‘bother’ her
Gayle King has candidly shared that the rumours surrounding her relationship with Oprah Winfrey used to “really bother” her. King and Winfrey have been close friends for decades, but rumours that the pair were in a secret lesbian relationship began circulating in the nineties. Alex Cooper, the ho...
New Love Island star forced to apologise for ‘homophobia’ after TikTok spat
The 27-year-old posted a TikTok apology as the incoming cast faces fresh scrutiny ahead of the 1 June launch. The post New Love Island star forced to apologise for ‘homophobia’ after TikTok spat appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Cynthia Erivo breaks silence on claim she and Ariana Grande aren’t actually friends
Cynthia Erivo has addressed the claim that she and her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande aren’t actually friends, after their close bond was scrutinised during the films’ press runs. The duo regularly went viral during the promotion of the films, especially Wicked in 2024, due to their interactions wi...
Drag queen Pattie Gonia says Patagonia are ‘trying to erase an activist’ in legal battle
Patagonia has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Pattie Gonia (Wyn Wiley), an environmentalist drag queen who has raised nearly $4million for climate nonprofits. The outdoor clothing company sued Wiley on January 21 in federal court in Los Angeles, claiming that Wiley’s September trad...
More gay and bi men are donating blood than ever before
Gay and bisexual men in England are donating blood in larger numbers than ever before, a new survey has shown. The surge follows a change in the eligibility criteria for England, Scotland and Wales that was introduced in 2021. In the 1980s, queer men were completely banned from donating blood to ...
Democrats fire off blunt response as White House staffer claims James Talarico is transgender
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) had an incredible, blunt response after White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller falsely said that James Talarico was transgender. Miller’s outburst came after the DNC promoted LGBTQ+ ally Talarico on X, after Ken Paxton was nominated in the Texas G...
Trans-femme teen voted prom king says school ‘does not support’ her after backlash
Willow Polangco-Kenney, a trans-femme student in Cleveland, Georgia has spoken out against her school after its response to backlash when she was voted prom king. On 20 April, White County School Superintendent Jonathan Stribling wrote a letter to the local community, saying the prom court crowni...
Heated Rivalry season 2 gets major update as casting rumours continue
Heated Rivalry season 2 is set to start filming in a matter of weeks in Canada, with details of the plot being revealed. Fans have been excited at the upcoming season, expected to air in 2027, after falling in love with Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) late last...
Texas attorney general Ken Paxton calls James Talarico ‘weird’ for supporting trans kids
The Texas attorney general responsible for halting gender-affirming care for youths at one of the US’s leading children’s hospitals has called his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, “weird” for supporting trans kids. Ken Paxton made the comments on 26 May following his shocking Republican prima...
Virgin Island experts hope gay men join for season 3: ‘We want everyone!’
Dr Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman shared their hopes on Spill With Will, as the Channel 4 hit awaits any renewal decision. The post Virgin Island experts hope gay men join for season 3: ‘We want everyone!’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Trump-era FCC inquiry into content warnings for trans TV shows sparks backlash
More than 40 civil rights, LGBTQ+, and free expression organisations are pushing back against a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) inquiry that asks whether television programs featuring transgender and non-binary people should include specific content warnings or revised ratings classificat...
Russian doctor revives debunked ‘transgender spectrum disorder’ diagnosis at congress
A psychiatrist in Russia has attempted to resurrect a debunked medical diagnosis called ‘transgender spectrum disorder’, which incorrectly claims that being trans is a mental disorder. Olga Bukhanovskaya, the chief physician of the Phoenix rehabilitation and treatment research centre, presented a...
Love Island fans accuse each other of ‘homophobia’ as West End star joins cast
Love Island fans are arguing among themselves after some jumped to conclusions about one of this year’s OG guys, just because of his career. On Tuesday, 26 May, the original line-up of men and women heading into the villa was revealed. It includes Ope Sowande, who is a West End performer. He has ...
36 Oklahoma Republicans vote against child marriage ban
Oklahoma has officially banned marriage for anyone under the age of 18 after a contentious debate in the state House saw 36 Republican lawmakers vote against the measure, with some citing the Bible in their reasoning. Senate Bill 504, which passed the state Senate unanimously before clearing the ...
Perrie Edwards say Little Mix ‘didn’t care’ about risk of flying Pride flag in Dubai
English singer Perrie Edwards has reflected on Little Mix’s decision to fly the Pride flag during a 2019 performance in Dubai, despite their team’s concerns over the United Arab Emirates’ stance on LGBTQ+ rights. Speaking to Attitude on 26 May ahead of her appearance at Mighty Hoopla, Edwards sai...
Over 25% of LGBTQ+ people feel excluded or underrepresented by Pride Month
Pride Month is just days away, but new research suggests a large number of LGBTQ+ people feel underrepresented or even excluded from the annual celebrations. Every year, queer visibility is increased in June as Pride parades, parties and festivals take place, with rainbows and sequins filling the...
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