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Heartstopper star and more LGBTQ+ icons unite for Queer Health
Yasmin Finney, Dani St James, Reed Amber and a number of other LGBTQ+ trailblazers are uniting to support Queer Health 2026. The fund-raising night, at London’s Battersea Arts Centre on 2 July, the Thursday before London Pride, is dedicated to improving the health and healthcare experiences of LG...
Married At First Sight star calls out biphobia after being ‘reduced to her sexuality’
Married At First Sight (MAFS) Australia star Julia Vogl has called out biphobia after sharing that she felt “reduced to her sexuality” on the show. Vogl, who made history as the show’s first openly bisexual bride, opened up about her sexuality on the show, sharing that she would be happy to be p...
Trans woman told she’s not allowed to play cricket for fun
A trans amateur cricketer says she is “heartbroken” after being abruptly kicked out of her local club by England’s cricketing regulator. Trans woman Lily was reportedly told by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that she was no longer allowed to participate in the amateur cricketing club, ...
London LGBTQ+ theatre launches new season – here’s what’s on
An award-winning London-based LGBTQ+ theatre has unveiled its new spring season of shows featuring emerging and acclaimed queer talent from across the UK. Clapham theatre hall and production company, Queer Theatre, announced a slate of new events, shows, and workshops as part of its upcoming prog...
Rainbow Digest February 2026
Annual Review 2026 reports a sharp escalation over the past year: tactics once used selectively against LGBTI people have consolidated into broader authoritarian governance. Yet […] The post Rainbow Digest February 2026 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen: The ultimate queer-coded team for your playthrough
Pokémon fans are returning (yet again!) to Kanto with the release of classic games FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch. The iconic games, remakes of the original Gen I games released in Japan, have become available to mark Pokemon Day 2026, which also coincides with the brand’s 30th annivers...
Congresswoman wants to ban strippers in schools – but it’s never actually happened
A Republican congresswoman wants to ban “nude” strippers from performing in front of children in schools but cannot point to an example of it ever happening. Hint: it hasn’t, and its really about banning any references to trans folks. The bill, H.R. 7661 also known as the ‘Stop the Sexualization ...
Former football pro Mitch Brown says he feels ‘at peace’ since coming out
Former football pro Mitch Brown has said he feels “at peace” since coming out. In August last year, former West Coast Eagles player Brown, who played in the AFL (Australian Football League) for 10 years, made history by coming out as bisexual. In an interview with Melbourne Breakfast to mark Mar...
Gay MAGA fan upset men won’t sleep with him and social media can’t cope
A gay MAGA fan is upset men won’t sleep with him, and social media users can’t believe the extreme “lack of self-awareness”. Since being sworn-in as the 47th president of the United Stated, Donald Trump has enacted a series of anti-LGBTQ+ orders, so it isn’t surprising that some gay men don’t wan...
Pokemon Day 2026: The receipts that prove Ditto is an LGBTQ+ icon
Here at PinkNews we have waxed lyrical many times about how queer Pokémon is, and the endlessly loyal LGBTQ+ fan base it enjoys. Now, in honour of Pokémon Day 2026, which coincides with the brand’s 30th anniversary, we’re turning our attention to one specific critter we think exemplifies the wond...
Remembering the LGBTQ+ stars and icons we’ve lost in 2026
In 2026, the LGBTQ+ community has lost stars, famous faces and community figures, from drag legends to fashion powerhouses and groundbreaking reality TV stars. In addition to LGBTQ+ stars lost so far in 2026, the community is mourning the passing of staunch LGBTQ+ allies, including Schitt’s Creek...
What has Green MP-elect Hannah Spencer said on LGBTQ+ rights?
Hannah Spencer has become the Green Party‘s fifth MP in a triumphant win at the Gorton and Denton by-election, but who is the 34-year-old former plumber, and what has she said on LGBTQ+ rights? The Greens won their first ever Westminster by-election after achieving a historic 41 per cent of the v...
All you need to know on Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie as he makes SNL debut
It’s safe to say the hype around Heated Rivalry and its lead stars is showing no signs of dying down. So much so, Connor Storrie is set to make his debut on Saturday Night Live this weekend. Since Heated Rivalry debuted last year, people have gone crazy for Storrie, who plays Ilya Rozanov, and Hu...
Boy George could be set for Eurovision 2026 finals, but not representing UK
Boy George could be set for Eurovision 2026 finals, but, oddly, not representing for the UK. The Karma Chameleon singer is instead running to represent the tiny republic of San Marino. Boy George automatically qualified alongside nine others for the micro state’s national selection, the San Mar...
Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life in prison
Two women have been arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public, which could result in a life prison sentence. Wendy Faith, 22, and Alesi Diana, 21, were arrested last week by the authorities in Arua, a city in the northwest of Uganda, as per coverage by The Guardian. “Information was rece...
Bridgerton: Michaela Stirling actress says she doesn’t feel like she’s ‘playing a queer quality’ with role
Actress Masali Baduza is reflecting on entering the Ton as Michaela Stirling, one of Bridgerton’s only LGBTQ+ characters. After making her first appearance in season three in 2024, Michaela Stirling has been upgraded to the main cast for season four, and she’s made plenty of waves already. Intr...
13 essential Thai BL shows to add to your watch list, from My Golden Blood to Bed Friend
Thai BL (Boys’ Love) has gone from niche fandom favourite to a global pop culture force. What began as low-budget web dramas has evolved into a sophisticated industry producing glossy romances, daring social commentary, and breakout stars with international followings. Whether you’re new to BL or...
Everything we know about Heated Rivalry season 2 as release month confirmed
Is anyone else still at the cottage? Yeah, us too. The Heated Rivalry hype doesn’t seem to be going anywhere soon, even if there’s a pretty long wait in store for season two – a 13 month one, we now know. After an initial small-time release as a Crave original in November, the super sexy […] The ...
Meet trans Bridgerton actress Miya Ocego as she ‘puts the T in ton’
Meet trans Bridgerton actress Miya Ocego, who says she brought the “T to the ton” in season four of the hit Netflix show. Based on Julia Quinn’s romance novels, Bridgerton premiered the first part of its fourth season on 29 January, while the second half of the series released today (26 February)...
Government to bring forward Conversion Practices Bill this parliamentary session, confirms equalities minister
The Labour government has pledged to bring forward legislation for a trans-inclusive ban on so-called ‘conversion therapy’ “this parliamentary session”, more than eight years after the UK vowed to outlaw the abhorrent practices. Conversion practices, more often and less accurately known as conver...
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