LGBTQ+ news from Europe
Latest LGBTQ+ news from across Europe.
Britney Spears checks into rehab after DUI arrest as she ‘realises she hit rock bottom’
Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into a rehabilitation facility for substance abuse, after she was arrested for an alleged DUI in March. The pop superstar is said to have entered an undisclosed facility in the US last week, according to TMZ. The publication claimed that people close to Spea...
Everything we know about Luke Evans’ long-time boyfriend Fran Tomas
Fast & Furious star Luke Evans has spoken warmly about his relationship with his boyfriend: entrepreneur and construction project manager, Fran Tomas, many times. Speaking to People, the out gay actor and Hollywood heartthrob revealed that he considers his boyfriend Tomas, who he has been with si...
The must-watch films at Queer East: London’s East Asian LGBTQ+ film festival
Queer East, London’s East Asian LGBTQ+ film festival, is back for 2026, and we’ve got a rundown of all the highlights. The festival’s seventh edition will run from 1 May to 6 June, and the programme includes features, shorts, fiction, documentary, UK premieres, restorations and two rare 35mm prin...
Can trans women be drafted? Everything you need to know about the new US army rules
Yesterday (9 April) it was announced that all qualifying US citizens and immigrants living in the US will be automatically registered for the military draft from December 2026. The Selective Service System (SSS), the government agency responsible for maintaining draft records, has changed the rul...
Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams is a ‘madman’ in this new music video
Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams latest project is playing a madman in Laufey’s music video. The enemies-to-lovers ice hockey show was a massive hit, thrusting Williams and his co-stars – Connor Storrie, François Arnaud and Robbie GK – into the spotlight. There has been a lot of talk about wha...
Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes just backed this queer icon to play Voldemort
The 63-year-old also said he once told interviewers he would “love to” reprise the role, but “nothing’s happened”. The post Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes just backed this queer icon to play Voldemort appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Malcolm in the Middle revival introduces non-binary sibling
The revival of Malcolm in the Middle is bringing new layers to the beloved family, most notably through the introduction of Malcolm’s non-binary sibling, Kelly. In Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, the character, played by Vaughan Murrae, marks a meaningful step forward for LGBTQ+ repre...
This is what critics are saying about Dan Levy’s new sitcom Big Mistakes
Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy’s new show, Big Mistakes, hits Netflix today – but is it worth a watch? Big Mistakes, a co-creation between Levy and Bottoms’ Rachel Sennott, is a crime-comedy sitcom. The show follows dysfunctional siblings Nicky (Levy) and Morgan (The Four Seasons’ Taylor Ortega). T...
Lesbian icon Melissa Etheridge shares sweet moment late son ‘came out’ as straight
Lesbian singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge recently shared a sweet story of when her late son broke the news that he was straight when he was 11 years old. Appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show on 8 April, Etheridge was reminded of the moment between herself and her eldest son, Beckett, while tal...
Vivian Wilson fires shots at estranged father Elon Musk again while talking about her childhood
Trans figurehead Vivian Wilson, the estranged daughter of controversial Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has opened up about her “isolating” and “strange” childhood in a brand-new interview. The 21-year-old trans model and social media personality has very publicly disavowed her billionaire father. Vivian is...
Euphoria’s Natasha Lyonne breaks silence after being ‘escorted off flight’
Natasha Lyonne has seemingly responded to reports she was escorted off a flight with a pointed message on X yesterday (9 April). Writing shortly after the alleged incident, the actor said: “My heart is with all the unpaid TSA agents at our airports.” She added that she had been looking forward to...
Love on the Spectrum’s Abbey and David ‘split’ after marriage timeline disagreement
The Netflix pair’s relationship began on camera in July 2021, and Abbey recently said they were “already married in our hearts”. The post Love on the Spectrum’s Abbey and David ‘split’ after marriage timeline disagreement appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ...
Darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven forced to retire by trans ban: ‘I have worked so damn hard’
A new ruling from the world of darts means that Noa-Lynn van Leuven, the first trans darts player to qualify for the World Championships, has been forced into “retirement.” The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA), which governs the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), has banned trans women from co...
No, Canada hasn’t updated the LGBTQ+ acronym to MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+
According to the Daily Mail and other right-wing sources, a – in their words – “hyperwoke” Canadian lawmaker has been “mocked” for using the phrase MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ in a speech; which in turn has led to misinformation about Canada’s LGBTQ+ stance spreading like wildfire. Various social media site...
Pokémon to cut ‘trans’ character from Champions game after glitch showed impossible bug
A Pokémon Champions statement acknowledged “at least six” launch issues, including Pokémon gender data showing up incorrectly in the tutorial and in released teams. The post Pokémon to cut ‘trans’ character from Champions game after glitch showed impossible bug appeared first on PinkNews | Latest...
Vivian Wilson says cameo in Katseye’s Pinky Up video was ‘role of a lifetime’
Vivian Wilson has said her appearance in Katseye‘s new music video for “Pinky Up” was the “role of a lifetime”. The transgender model, who is Elon Musk’s estranged daughter, appears alongside Saturn Risin9, Mel 4Ever, VHEX and Katalina in a fun scene. In it, the group, affectionately referred to ...
Most asexual people feel less accepted than other LGBTQ+ folk over past year
A new study has found that a majority of asexual people have felt less accepted over the past year. The Human Rights Campaign looked at the 2025 Annual LGBTQ+ Community Survey (ALCS), and found that among those who identified as asexual, 50.9% reported there was less acceptance, while 63.7% found...
Man accused of LGBTQ+ club shooting faces never-before-used historic charge
A man accused of opening fire outside an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is now facing a never-before-used and historic charge. Timothy James Truett, 37, has been charged with “hate intimidation” following the April 1 shooting outside Pulse Ultra Club, marking the first time the...
Tom Daley sends fans wild as he strips to tiny trunks: ‘Body of a god’
Former Olympic diver Tom Daley certainly made a splash with his latest selfies, which saw him topping up his tan in Mexico in a pair of tiny swimming trunks. The 31-year-old shared a series of photos on Instagram, in which he could be seen reclining on a lounger with his sculpted abs the focal po...
Theo James slams toxic manosphere: ‘It’s scary to have a son’
The White Lotus star Theo James has waded into the dreaded world of the manosphere, and how he fears raising a son in the current climate. The 41-year-old, who has a four-year-old daughter and a two-year-old son, spoke on Josh Smith’s Great Chat Show about the problem young boys and men are facin...
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